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Mr. Heater | Portable Propane Heater Operating Instructions and OwnerÊs Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NO. .................................................... MH9BX
GAS TYPE ......................................................PROPANE
INPUT BTU/HR. .......................................4,000 / 9,000
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
TOP ....................................................................... 30‰
FRONT ....................................................................24‰
SIDES ...................................................................... 6‰
REAR ....................................................................... 0‰
CONTENTS
General Safety Instructions ............................................... 2
Odor Fade Warning .......................................................... 3
General Information .......................................................... 4
Operating with Disposable Propane Cylinders ................... 4
Operating With Hose Connected to Remote Cylinder ........5
Maintenance..................................................................... 5
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 6
Parts List ........................................................................... 7
Parts Ordering Information ...............................................8
Service Information ........................................................... 8
• Do not use non-approved attachments on this heater.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from combustible
materials. (See Specifications on page 2.)
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of
high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are near the appliance.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or
near the appliance.
• Do not operate heater in any moving vehicle.
• This heater can also be used in a recreational or
commercial enclosure with a window or roof vent. It
may also be used outdoors.
• This heater requires a vent area of 9 square inches
(example 3‰ x 3‰ opening) minimum for adequate
ventilation during operation. Do not use other fuel
burning appliances inside.
• GAS PRESSURE AT HEATER IS REGULATED AND
FIXED AT 11‰ W.C. WHEN USING A REMOTE HOSE
CONNECTION DO NOT REGULATE OR REDUCE
PROPANE TANK SUPPLY PRESSURE TO HEATER!
• REGULATOR IN HEATER MUST ALWAYS BE IN PLACE
DURING OPERATION.
• If the wire guard is removed for servicing, it must be
replaced prior to operating the heater.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE. DO NOT OPERATE
THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE FRONT WIRE GUARD
INSTALLED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WARM OR COOK
FOOD ON THIS HEATER.
Caution:
•When operating the heater at altitudes over 7,000 FT above sea
level the heater may shut off. (Please read the GENERAL INFORMATION)
•Some carpets or linoleum surfaces may discolor if heater is
placed directly on these floor coverings.
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
rotten egg odor. Do not use if leaking!
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS:
WARNING: Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain carbon monoxide, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
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: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
Any changes to this heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
WARNING:
If the recreational or commercial enclosure does not
have a window or roof vent, DO NOT USE THIS HEATER
INSIDE.
NOTICE: Not for use in a „dwelling home‰ in California.