NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
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The appliance should be inspected before each use.
Frequent cleaning may be required. The control com-
partments, burner(s) and circulating air passageways of
the appliance must be kept clean, see MAINTENANCE.
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DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control, which has been under
water.
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When used without adequate combustion and ventila-
tion air, this heater may give off excessive CARBON
MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.
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Some people - pregnant women, persons with heart
or lung disease, anemia, those under the influence of
alcohol, those at high altitudes - are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others.
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When heater is placed on the ground, make sure the
ground is level and keep any objects at least 24 inches
from the front of the heater. THIS HEATER IS EQUIPPED
WITH A TIP OVER SWITCH THAT WILL SHUT THE
HEATER OFF IF THE HEATER TIPS OVER.HOWEVER,
DO NOT LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR WHERE
CHILDREN MAY CAUSE THE HEATER TO TIP OVER.
NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER WHILE SLEEPING!
WARNING:
Every time hose or tank is connected to unit, connection
must be checked for leaks in one or more ways: Apply
soapy water to connection, look for bubbles, listen for
hiss of escaping gas, feel for extreme cold, smell for rot-
ten egg odor. Do not use if leaking!
WARNING:
Any changes to this heater or its controls can be dan-
gerous.
WARNING:
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have
these signs, heater may not be working properly. Get
fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER INSIDE!
GENERAL INFORMATION:
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Mr. Heater | Big Buddy
Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual
When the heater is cold or at room temperature, it will
take a few minutes for the burner(s) tile to turn bright
orange. This is normal and the heater is working prop-
erly. If burner(s) tile is visibly flaming, turn heater off
and call a qualified service technician.
When the unit is lit, there should be about a quarter
inch border around the tile that will not turn bright
orange. This is normal.
When operating the heater at altitudes over 7,000
FT. above sea level, the unit may not burn as bright
as in lower altitudes. This is normal. At higher
altitudes, the heater may shut-off. If this happens,
provide fresh air, wait 5 minutes and re-light. Due to
local atmospheric conditions heater may not re-light.
Operating time will vary depending on the heater set-
ting and the supply cylinder size. (One 1 lb. cylinder: 1.5
to 6 hours. Two 1 lb. cylinders: 3 to 12 hours. Two 20
lb. cylinders: 50 to 220 hours.) Heater may be operated
from quick disconnect, one or both tank swivel inlets.
Due to the properties of LP gas, run times can be signifi-
cantly reduced when operating continuously at temper-
atures below 20º F. Use of a 20lb tank is recommended
in these conditions.
When moving heater when lit or bumping heater set-
ting it down, tip over switch may shut off heater. If this
happens, re-light.
NOTE: THIS HEATER MAY BE OPERATED WITH (1) OR
(2) DISPOSABLE 1 LB. PROPANE CYLINDERS OR WITH
A REMOTE REFILLABLE CYLINDER(S) MAX. 20 LBS
USING (1) OR (2) F273701, F273702 OR F272702 HOSE
ASSEMBLIES WITH FUEL FILTERS (F273699)(Fig. A) ON
EACH HOSE ASSEMBLY. HOSE NO. F273704 BUDDY
SERIES HOSE, FUEL FILTER NOT REQUIRED. IT MAY
ALSO BE OPERATED WITH (1) F271802 HOSE ASSEMBLY
CONNECTED TO A REGULATED (11" W.C.) PROPANE
SOURCE *FILTER NOT REQUIRED* OR (1) F271803 HOSE
ASSEMBLY WITH 11" REGULATOR WITH ACME NUT
*FILTER NOT REQUIRED*.
F273699 - Fuel Filter accessory used with
hose assemblies
Accessory Not Included
Figure A