Mr. Heater MH18B Instructions D'utilisation Et Manuel Du Propriétaire page 5

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
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" posi-
tion; 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.
DO NOT use thread sealant on this connection.
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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!
Figure1
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Depress the Control Knob and turn counterclockwise to
the pilot postion.
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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 as-
sembly and the heater should light.
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If the heater does not light on the first attempt, repeat
the procedure.
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Once the pilot has lit, hold the Control Knob down for
an additional 30 seconds to heat the thermocouple. Af-
ter 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") NOTE: Both tiles ignite only when
Control Knob is positioned on 'HI'. (2) 1 LB. propane
bottles are needed to use heater in (HI) position.
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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!
Control Knob
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Mr. Heater | Big Buddy Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual
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