Gas Heater User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Owner’s ManualMr. Heater | Portable Buddy
GENERAL INFORMATION:
• When the heater is cold, it will take a few minutes for
the burner tile to turn bright orange. This is normal and
the heater is working properly. If burner 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 for the first time, the top
area of the reflector may discolor. This is also normal
and is no reason for concern.
• Designed to operate at altitudes up yo 7, 000 feet.
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.
• Operating time will vary depending on the heater
setting and the supply cylinder size. 3 to 6 hours on a 1
lb. cylinder. 48 to 110 hours on a 20 lb. cylinder (based
on “HI” and “LO” settings).
• When moving heater when lit or bumping heater
setting it down, tip over switch may shut off heater. If
this happens, re-light.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from combustible
materials.
• 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 is for outdoor use only.
• GAS PRESSURE AT HEATER IS REGULATED AND FIXED
AT 11” W.C. WHEN USING A REMOTE HOSE CONNEC-
TION DO NOT REGULATE OR REDUCE PROPANE TANK
SUPPLY PRESSURE TO HEATER!
• REGULATOR IN HEATER MUST ALWAYS BE IN PLACE
DURING OPERATION.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
heater.
• The appliance should be inspected before each use.
Frequent cleaning may be required. The control com-
partments, burner and circulating air passageways of
the appliance must be kept clean, see MAINTENANCE.
• 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.
• When used without adequate combustion and ventila-
tion air, this heater may give off excessive CARBON
MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.
• 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.
• 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 CHIL-
DREN MAY CAUSE THE HEATER TO TIP OVER. NEVER
OPERATE THE HEATER WHILE SLEEPING!
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE. DO NOT OPERATE THIS
APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE FRONT WIRE GUARD
INSTALLED