PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1.Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any is found, immediately notify the factory.
2.Follow all of the "Precautions".
3.Connect the POL fitting of hose and regulator assembly to the propane cylinder by rotating the POL nut counterclockwise into the propane cylinder's valve outlet and securely tighten with a wrench.
4.Connect the hose to the heater by rotating the hose fitting clockwise.
5.Securely tighten all gas connections.
6.Open the cylinder's gas valve and check all gas connections with a soap and water solution. DO NOT USE A FLAME.
7.Close propane cylinder gas valve.
BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE & OPERATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BATTERY BE COMPLETELY CHARGED BEFORE THE HEATER'S INITIAL OPERATION AND RECHARGED AFTER USE TO PROLONG THE BATTERY LIFE.
FREQUENT CHARGING WILL NOT HARM YOUR BATTERY AND WILL INSURE THAT THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED AND READY FOR ITS NEXT USE. STORING THE BATTERY NOT FULLY CHARGED WILL SHORTEN BATERY LIFE. REFER TO
1.Turn off heater.
2.Plug power/charging cord into the power receptacle on the heater rear guard and directly into a 120V electric outlet. DO
NOT ABUSE THE CORD.
*Never carry the heater by the cord. Do not disconnect the heater from the outlet by pulling the cord.
*Always charge the heater in a dry area protected from the weather, Do not expose the heater or charger to rain. Do not charge in wet locations.
*Do not charge the battery when temperature is above 104° F (40°C) or below 0°F
*Charge the heater battery in a well ventilated location.
*Keep the heater and charger away from water, heat sources (such as radiators, other heaters, stoves, etc.), flames and / or chemicals. Be careful not to damage the charger cord by keeping cord away from sharp edges.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury do not attempt to use this charger with any other product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge the HERO battery with any other charger.
3.The green LED light on the on/off switch will begin a slow continuous flash indicating that the battery is charging.
4.The green LED light will stop blinking and turn off when the battery is fully charged.
5.It takes approximately 5 hours to charge a completely discharged battery.
6.The heater is designed to operate and charge the battery at the same time when plugged into a 120V outlet.
7.Mr Heater recommends continuously charging the battery, between heater uses, for optimal performance.
8.Low Battery: The heater is equipped with an active battery monitoring system. When the heater is operating on the internal battery only, the green LED light on the control panel will begin to flash when there approximately 1 hour of operating time remaining.
9.Low Voltage Shutdown: To prevent battery deep discharge and prolong battery life, the heater monitors the battery and safely shuts down when a specified voltage has been reached. The heater will not restart until it has been plugged into a 120V power source.
BATTERY INFORMATION
CAUTION: USE ONLY MR HEATER APROVED REPLACEMENT
The battery is a
*For optimal performance, the battery should be completely charged before the heater's initial operation and kept on constant charge when not in use.
*The battery should be charged in its proper orientation.
*The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging.
*2 to 3 initial charging cycles may be required after purchase to achieve maximum run time capacity.
*A fully charged battery can be safely stored down to
*The Battery is maintenance free.
*The battery is intended for use in the Mr Heater HERO heater only and should not be used for any other purpose.
The RBRC™ SEAL (BATTERY RECYCLING)
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) seal on the lead acid battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have been paid by ENERCO GROUP INC. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent lead acid batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC™ in cooperation with ENERCO GROUP INC and other battery users, has established programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent lead acid batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the lead acid battery to your local retailer
for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery or call
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