Mr. Heater Portable Buddy MH9BX Specifications

COMPACT PROPANE HEATER

Part No. MH9BX

Portable Buddy

User Manual and

Product Specications

by PRIMUS

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DO NOT: Operate this appliance before reading the instruction booklet
DO NOT: Place articles on or against this appliance
DO NOT: Store chemicals, ammable materials or spray aerosols near this appliance
DO NOT: Operate with panels, covers or guards removed from this appliance.
DO NOT: Operate in an enclosed area without ventilation
DO NOT: Operate in a boat, caravan or tent

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IMPORTANT

Read these instructions for use carefully. Familiarise yourself
with the appliance before connecting it to its gas container.
Keep these instructions for future reference.

Important

1. Please read all instructions carefully.

2. Dispose of all polythene packaging
carefully and keep out of the hands of
young children.

Safety warning

Please read all safety warning and assembly
instructions before use. Retain all information
for future reference. Failure to follow the
instructions may cause personal injury and/or
damage.

1. Never use in unventilated or enclosed

areas. This heater consumes air and could
endanger life if used in unventilated or
enclosed areas.

2. Only non rellable 468g disposable

cylinders are to be used with this appliance.

CAUTION - IT MAYBE HAZARDOUS TO
ATTEMPT TO FIT OTHER TYPES OF GAS
CONTAINERS.

3. Never leave heater unattended when in use.

CAUTION - accessible parts may be very hot.
Keep young children away.

4. Always use oven mitts/oven gloves when

handling the heater after use.

Installation, operation and
maintenance instructions

Safety information: if you smell gas

• If there is a leak on your appliance (smell of

gas), immediately attempt to turn off.

• Remove the appliance to a well ventilated

location away from any ignition source.

• Only check for leaks outdoors using soapy

water.

• Do not try to detect leaks using a ame.

• When leak has stopped, ventilate and

disperse gas from the area before
continuing.

IMPORTANT: read this instruction for use
carefully. Familiarise yourself with the appliance
before connecting it to the gas bottle. This
appliance is for use with disposable propane
cartridges only.

• Do not remove regulator, connect to
high-pressure canister or use adaptors.

• When changing gas cartridge ensure that
it is undertaken in a well ventilated area,
preferably outside and away from sources
of ignition such as naked ames, pilot
ames, electrical and heating equipment
and people.

• To check if cartridge has sufcient gas
pick up cartridge and shake from side to
side. If there is movement or the sounds of
liquid moving inside the cartridge then it will
contain gas.

FOR OUTDOORS USE ONLY - ONLY USE IN
WELL VENTILATED AREAS.

This appliance shall only be used in an above
ground open air situation with natural ventilation,
without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and
products of combustion are rapidly dispersed
by wind and natural convection.

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD — THIS
APPLIANCE CAN PRODUCE CARBON
MONOXIDE WHICH HAS NO ODOUR.
USING IT IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE (FOR
EXAMPLE, CARAVAN, TENT, CAR, MOBILE
HOME) MAY CAUSE DEATH.

THIS APPLIANCE IS ONLY TO BE USED
ON SOLID AND STABLE HORIZONTAL
SURFACES.

Safety Instructions

Caution

NEVER assemble or operate the unit on

unstable or uneven ground. Always operate
in open and well-ventilated areas.

NEVER operate inside a tent, caravan, camper
trailer vehicle or boat.

NEVER leave the unit unattended
whilst operating.

NEVER open the control panel or
dis -assemble unit.

This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or inrm person unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person
to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely. Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. This appliance is to be installed as
per local regulation and in accordance with
AS5601/AG601.

Safety after installation

The purpose of this section is to direct your
attention to the possibility of accidents that can
be avoided.

• This appliance is not to be used in enclosed
areas and must be operated away from any
type of ammable material or liquid.

• This appliance must be operated a
minimum of 100mm from all solid or non­combustible surfaces.

• During the operation of this appliance all air
openings and vents must be kept free from
obstructions to ensure correct operation.

• Remember the appliance produces heat,
therefore some parts will get hot. Allow to
cool before touching.

• Do not leave children unattended near the
appliance when in use.

• Do not store or use petrol or other
ammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

• Do not modify this appliance.

• Do not use adaptors.

• Do not allow clothing to pass over or lay on
the appliance.

• Protect the appliance from wind and drafts
when in use.

• Do not operate appliance below ground
level or in areas where unburned gas could
build up.

• Do not move appliance while operating

• Clean after use.

• Do not use this appliance if it is leaking,
damaged or does not work properly.

• Do not use this appliance if it has damaged
or worn seals.

• This appliance must only be serviced by an
authorised person.

• Store the gas cartridge outdoors in a well
ventilated area or in a storage area compliant
with AS1596.

1. Control knob

2. Burner tile

3. Folding carry handle

4. Propane cartridge cavity

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Product Identication

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Safety Instructions

This appliance shall only be used in an above ground open air situation with natural ventilation,
without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by
wind and natural convection. Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one
of the following:

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(A) An enclosure with walls on all sides, but with

no overhead cover.

(B) Within a partial enclosure that includes an

overhead cover and no more than two walls.

(C) Within a partial enclosure that includes an

overhead cover and more than two walls,
the following shall apply:

(1) At least 25% of the total wall area is

completely open.

(2) 30% or more in total of the remaining wall

side, back and front wall areas is open and
unrestricted.

(3) In the case of balconies, 20% or more of

the total wall area shall remain open and
unrestricted”