Operating With Disposable Propane Cylinders - Mr. Heater MH18B Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Manual Del Propietario

LIGHTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH DISPOSABLE 1 LB. PROPANE
CYLINDERS:
WARNING: Always inspect propane cylinder and heater propane
connections for damage, dirt, and debris before attaching
propane cylinder. Do not use if head of cylinder is damaged,
punctured or deteriorated.
ALWAYS ATTACH OR DETACH CYLINDER OUTDOORS AWAY FROM
FLAMES, OTHER IGNITION SOURCES, AND ONLY WHEN
HEATER IS COOL TO TOUCH. NEVER SMOKE WHEN
ATTACHING OR REMOVING PROPANE CYLINDER OR MAKING
REMOTE CONNECTIONS!
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Use only LP-gas cylinders marked in accordance with the
U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT).
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Use only 16.4 oz. (1 lb.) disposable cylinders that mate
with No. 600 valve connection.
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Heater and attached cylinder(s) must be in an upright
position during operation.
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Make sure five-position Control Knob is in "OFF"
position; see Figure 1.
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Screw 1 lb. disposable LP-gas supply cylinder(s) clock-
wise (from bottom) into portable heater until hand-tight.
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Check cylinder(s) connection for leaks with soapy water
at the threaded connection under the domed plastic
cover where the cylinder screws into the tank swivel. SEE
WARNING!
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Depress the Control Knob and turn counterclockwise to
the pilot postion.
Fan Switch
Figure1
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Hold Control Knob down in the pilot position for 30-40
seconds.
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While holding down the Control Knob, rotate clockwise
to the OFF position and immediately turn back to the
pilot position, a spark will be generated at the pilot
assembly and the heater should light.
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If the heater does not light on the first attempt, repeat
the procedure.
Control Knob
Mr. Heater | Big Buddy/Tough Buddy
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Once the pilot has lit, hold the Control Knob down for
an additional 30 seconds to heat the thermocouple.
After 30 seconds, release the Control Knob and the pilot
should remain lit.
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If the pilot goes out repeat the lighting procedure.
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After lighting pilot, release Control Knob. Control Knob
should return to fully extended position. To operate
heater slightly depress knob and gently turn to lock in
desired position.
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Turn control knob to "LO" or "MD" position to light
heater. Leave on "LO" or "MD" position until first burner
tile has turned bright orange.
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After first burner tile has turned bright orange, adjust
heat output by turning Control Knob to desired position
("LO", "MD" or "HI")
Warning:
DO NOT OPERATE HEATER UNLESS CONTROL KNOB IS LOCKED
IN A POSITION MARKED "HI", "MD", "LO" or "PILOT". NEVER
SET CONTROL KNOB BETWEEN LOCKED POSITIONS. POOR
COMBUSTION AND HIGHER LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
MAY RESULT.
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For added heat circulation turn red fan switch to on. The
fan switch is located just left of control knob side handel
support. See Figure 1.
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Installation of 4 D-cell batteries is required for fan
operation. Battery box is located on lower back panel of
heater. Follow instructions on battery cover for correct
battery installation. See figure 2.
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Heater can also be powered by electrical adapter
F276127. Required adapter to be 6 volt DC up to 800
milliamp current with positive tip polarity. See figure 2.
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To shut off heater, slightly push down and turn Control
Knob clockwise to "OFF" position.
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CAUTION: After turning heater off, wire guard will
remain hot. Allow to thoroughly cool before storing.
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Do not operate, store or remove cylinder(s) near flam-
mable items or ignition sources.
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LP-GAS CYLINDERS MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM
HEATER WHEN NOT IN USE!
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Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual 05/06 78438 Rev. B