General Information - Mr. Heater MH12HB Instrucciones De Uso Y Manual Del Usuario

• A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the heater's
joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a good safety
practice under any conditions. If you smell even a small
amount of gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!

GENERAL INFORMATION:

•
This heater is safe for indoor use in small recreational
enclosures having means for providing combustion
air and ventilation, such as enclosed porches, cabins,
fishing huts, trailers, tent trailers, tents, truck caps and
vans. It may be used for emergency indoor heating
when connected to a disposable 1 lb. propane cylinder
and for indoor use in commercial enclosures, having
means for providing combustion air and ventilation,
such as construction trailers or temporary work enclo-
sures.
Note: The heater can be used outdoors, but may
experience nuisance shutoffs due to certain wind
conditions.
•
When the heater is cold or at room temperature, it will
take a few minutes for the burner tile to turn bright or-
ange. 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.
• The protective grill on the front of this heater is coated with
a special high-temperature resistant paint. When the heater
is used for the first time, the grill may give off noticeable
smoke or fumes. This is normal and will not occur during
subsequent uses. The fumes are not harmful.
•
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
setting and the supply cylinder size. Up to 1.5 to 3.5
hours on a 1 lb. cylinder. Up to 36 to 72 hours on a 20
lb. cylinder (based on "HI" and "LO" settings). Due to
the properties of LP gas, run times can be significantly
reduced when operating continuously at temperatures
below 20ºF. Use of a 20 lb tank is recommended in
these conditions.
•
When moving heater when lit or bumping heater set-
ting it down, the tip over switch may shut off heater. If
this happens, re-light.
•
Due to natural operation of small tanks, condensation
may build up on tank and drip on surface under heater.
Mr. Heater | Portable Propane Heater
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!
•
Use only LP-gas
cylinders marked
in accordance with
the U.S. Dept. of
Transportation (DOT).
•
Use only 16.4 oz.
(1 lb.) disposable
cylinders that mate
with No. 600 valve
connection.
•
Heater and attached
cylinder must be in
an upright position
during operation.
•
Make sure four-posi-
tion Control Knob is
in "OFF" position; see
Figure 1.
• Swivel regulator
outward for easy tank
installation. Screw 1
lb. disposable LP-
gas supply cylinder
clockwise (from
bottom) into portable
heater until hand-
tight; see Figure 2. Do
not use thread sealant
on this connection.
•
Check cylinder connection for leaks with soapy water
at the threaded connection under the domed plastic
cover where the cylinder screws into the regulator. SEE
WARNING! ON DOMED PLASTIC COVER.
•
Turn Control Knob counterclockwise to "PILOT" position
and depress. Depress the pulse ignition button located
in the accessory compartment (see pg 6), while holding
pilot button down.
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Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual
HI
LO
PILOT
OFF
Figure 1: "Off" position.
Figure 2: Attach fuel tank
Figure 3: Ignition