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USER MANUAL Buddy FLEX Mr. Heater

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL

PORTABLE BUDDY FLEX COOKER

Model # MH8CFLEX

Mr HEATER

PORTABLE PROPANE COOKER FOR

RECREATIONAL USE

FOR US AND CANADA SALE

Red electric heating pot with a metal pan on top, no visible text or symbols on the device itself.

LANGUAGES INCLUDED:

■ ENGLISH
■ SPANISH
■ FRENCH

DANGER

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CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor.

Using it in an enclosed space can kill you.

Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, car or home.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

• Do not attempt to light appliance.
• Extinguish any open flames.
• Disconnect from fuel supply.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND TO OTHERS. Read and follow all instructions. Place instructions in a safe place for future reference. Do not allow anyone who has not read these instructions to assemble, light, adjust or operate the cooker.

⚠ WARNING:

Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, cooker may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have cooker serviced.

WARNING:

Every time unit is connected, connection must be checked for leaks in one or more ways: Apply soapy water to connection, look for bubbles, listen for hiss of escaping gas, feel for extreme cold, smell for rotten egg odor. Do not use if leaking!

WARNING:

This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD If you smell gas:

1. Do not attempt to light appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Disconnect fuel supply.
4. Leave the area immediately.
5. Allow gas to dissipate 5 minutes before relighting the appliance.
   Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
   Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion, which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

WARNING:

Any changes to this cooker or its controls can be dangerous.

WARNING:

Can only be used with Buddy FLEX heater.

CONTENTS

2 Warnings
3 General Safety Instructions
3 General Information
4 Operation
Lighting
Shutdown
Maintenance

6 Troubleshooting

7 Parts List

8 Ordering Parts/Warranty

⚠ WARNING:

Fuels used in liquefied propane gas appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuel, can expose you to chemicals including benzene, which is known to the state of California to cause cancer and cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, for more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING:

Do not attempt to connect directly to any fuel supply.

WARNING:

Always disconnect cooker when not in use.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.
• Do not leave this cooker unattended while it is in operation. Keep children and pets away from the cooker at all time.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance.
• If cooking grate is removed for servicing the appliance, it must be replaced prior to operating the cooker.
• The appliance should be inspected before each use. Clean cooker frequently to avoid grease accumulation and possible grease fires. The control compartments, burner and circulating air passageways of the appliance must be kept clean, see MAINTENANCE.
• DO NOT use this cooker if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the cooker and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control, which has been under water.
• When used without adequate combustion and ventilation air, this cooker may give off excessive CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.

WARNING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headache, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the cooker may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have cooker serviced.

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 cooker is placed on the ground, make sure the ground is level and keep any objects at least 8 inches from the front of the cooker.

ODOR FADING - NO ODOR DETECTED

• Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the man-made chemical added to propane (LP) gas. You must determine if you can smell the odorant in these fuel gases.
• Learn to recognize the odor of propane (LP) gas. Local propane (LP) gas dealers will be more than happy to give you a scratch and sniff pamphlet. Use it to become familiar with the fuel gas odor.
• Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for a period of time can affect your sensitivity to that particular odor. Odors present in animal confinement buildings can mask fuel gas odor.
• The odorant in propane (LP) gas is colorless and the intensity of its odor can fade under some circumstances.
• If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas through the soil can filter the odorant.
• Propane (LP) gas odor may differ in intensity at different levels. Since propane (LP) gas is heavier than air, there may be more odor at lower levels.
  • Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small, treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as discussed previously.

Specifications
Model No. MH8CFLEX
Input (Btu/Hr) 5,500	8000
Gas Type Propane (LP)
Clearance To Combustibles
Top 18" (46 cm)
Front 8"(21 cm)
Sides 8"(21 cm)
Rear 8"(21 cm)

ATTENTION - CRITICAL POINTS TO REMEMBER!

• Propane (LP) gas has a distinctive odor. Learn to recognize these odors. (Reference Fuel Gas Odor and Odor Fading sections above.
• Even If you are not property trained in the service and repair of the cooker, ALWAYS be consciously aware of the odors of propane (LP) gas.
• If you have not been properly trained in repair and service of propane (LP) gas then do not attempt to light cooker, perform service or repairs, or make any adjustments to the cooker on the propane (LP) gas fuel system.
• A periodic sniff test around the cooker 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

• The LP-gas cylinder(s) used with a stove shall be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation or Transport Canada, the Standard for Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, CAN/CSA B339.
• Use only VAPOR WITHDRAWAL propane supply. If there is any question about vapor withdrawal, ask your propane dealer.
  • FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!

Lighting Instructions

ALWAYS ATTACH OR DETACH CYLINDER TO HEATER OUTDOORS AWAY FROM FLAMES, OTHER IGNITION SOURCES, AND ONLY WHEN COOL TO TOUCH. NEVER SMOKE WHEN ATTACHING OR REMOVING PROPANE CYLINDER OR MAKING REMOTE CONNECTIONS!

IMPORTANT: The cooker must not be exposed to flammable vapors or liquids during lighting.

1. Follow instructions in Buddy Flex Heater manual to attach cooker to heater (as shown in Figure 1) and to pre-light the heater.

IMPORTANT:Check quick connection for leaks with soapy water. DO NOT USE ANY EXPOSED FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS.

1. Push control knob slightly and rotate to "LOW/START" position. See Figure 2.
2. Push down and hold control knob in while pressing ignition button.
3. Hold control knob down for 5-30 seconds to activate thermocouple, until burner sustains flame.
4. Once flame is sustained, rotate control knob to adjust flame to desired setting.

Shutdown Instructions

1. To shut off cooker, shut off the heater gas supply first, then rotate the cooker control knob to the "OFF" position.
2. Do not operate, store or remove cylinder near flammable items or ignition sources.
   • LP-GAS CYLINDERS MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM HEATER WHEN NOT IN USE!

Pulse Ignition

The Pulse Ignition Button is located to the left of the control knob. Refer to Figure 2.

Open the battery cover located on the bottom of the cooker to install the "AAA" battery (included).

Transporting Cooker

Your Buddy Flex Heater and Buddy Flex Cooker are specially designed to easily move around as a single unit.

To attach the cooker to the heater:

1. Place the heater on top of the cooker as shown in Figure 3.
2. Lift up engagement flap to engage each rail and then fold it down to secure the cooker to the heater. See Figure 4.

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Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Figure 3 Figure 4

Maintenance

• Always keep the cooker area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
- Keep the vent areas (slots in the bottom and top of the cooker) clear at all times.

IMPORTANT: The cooker and its surroundings should be kept clean and free of dust.

- The burner should be bright orange (with a slight blue color around the border, a red-orange haze that is visible on the burner material is acceptable) and without a noticeable flame.

- If the burner has a noticeable flame, cleaning may be required. Use the following procedure to inspect the casing assembly and main burner assembly.

Cleaning Instructions (Refer to Exploded Parts on Page 6):

IMPORTANT: Allow cooker to thoroughly cool before performing any maintenance.

1. Inspect the interior of casing for accumulation of dust, lint or spider webs. If necessary, clean the interior of the casing assembly with a vacuum cleaner or compressed air (max 30 psi). Do not damage any components within the casing assembly when you are cleaning.

2. The exterior of the cooker can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Avoid the direct use of any aerosol or spray-on cleaners. Do not use abrasive materials or cleaners on the decals or control knob.

OFFSEASON

• If the cooker is to left "OFF" for a considerable period of time, the propane (LP) gas supply to the heater and cooker should be turned off as close to the gas source as possible. In the case of portable use, the gas should be turned off at the propane (LP) gas supply cylinder.
• If the cooker is put into storage, make sure to disconnect the propane (LP) gas cylinder from heater.
• When the LP-gas cylinder is not disconnected from the heater, the heater, cooker and cylinder must be located outdoors, in a well-ventilated space, out of the reach of children, and must not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
• Storage of the cooker indoors is permissible only if the cooker is disconnected and removed from the heater. Cylinders must be stored outdoors, in a well-ventilated space, out of the reach of children, and must not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.

Electrode Thermocouple

Figure 5

WARNING: Always inspect propane cylinder and cooker propane connections for damage, dirt, and debris before attaching propane cylinder. Do not use if head of cylinder is damaged, punctured or deteriorated.

⚠️CAUTION: After turning cooker off, metal cooking grate will remain hot. Allow to thoroughly cool before storing.

CAUTION: Clean stove frequently to avoid grease accumulation and possible grease fires.

SYMPTOM

- Spark electrode does not produce spark.

CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Spark electrode broken.
2. Replace electrode assembly. See Service Dealer.
3. Igniter wire may not be attached to spark electrode. 2. Attach igniter wire. See Service Dealer.
4. Igniter wire damaged. 3. Replace igniter wire. See Service Dealer.
5. Ignition module is defective.
6. Replace ignition module. See Service Dealer.

SYMPTOM

- Spark electrode produces spark but cooker does not light.

CAUSE

REMEDY

1. No gas to cooker.
2. Connect cooker to heater and follow instructions in Buddy FLEX Heater manual to provide gas to cooker.
3. "LOW/START" Position not properly aligned.
4. Adjust knob until it can be depressed for burner ignition.

SYMPTOM

- Cooker keeps shutting "OFF" during normal operation.

CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Pilot on heater has been extinguished.
2. Follow instructions to relight the heater and cooker.

- For additional assistance or information, please call Technical services.

WARRANTY AND PARTS ORDERING

PORTABLE BUDDY FLEX COOKER

Model # MH8CFLEX

Mr HEATER

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: Read and follow all instructions. Place instructions in a safe place for future reference. Do not allow anyone who has not read these instructions to assemble, light, adjust or operate the cooker.

WARNING:

USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY.

WARNING:

THIS PRODUCT IS A COOKER. IT IS CERTIFIED TO ANSI INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENT SECTION Z21.72-2019 • CSA 11.2-2019, "PORTABLE TYPE GAS CAMP STOVES". NEVER USE HAND-MADE OR THIRD PARTY ACCESSORIES OR ATTACHMENTS WITH THIS COOKER; THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHER

PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION

PURCHASING: Accessories may be purchased at any Mr. Heater local dealer or direct from the factory

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE

Please call Toll-Free 800-251-0001

Or visit www.mrheater.com

Our office hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, EST, Monday through Friday.

Please include the model number, date of purchase, and description of problem in all communication.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Mr. Heater, Inc. warrants its cookers and accessories to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase. Mr. Heater, Inc. will repair or replace this product free of charge if it has been proven to be defective within the 1-year period, and is returned at customer expense with proof of purchase to Mr. Heater, Inc. within the warranty period. DISCLAIMER: This warranty does not cover any product that: a) has been subject to misuse or neglect; b) has been used in a manner inconsistent with the warnings and instructions contained in the owner's manual; or c) has been used with handmade or third party accessories or attachments. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Mr. Heater, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in colors, specifications, accessories, materials and models.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION: Thank you for your purchase. Please log in to http://www.egiregistration.com to register your product.

ENERCO INC., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 • 800-251-0001

Mr. Heater is a registered trademark of Enerco Group, Inc.

© 2020, Enerco/Mr. Heater. All rights reserved

INSTRUCCIONES DE USO Y MANUAL DEL USUARIO

COCINA PORTÁTIL BUDDY FLEX

Modelo # MH8CFLEX

Mr HEATER

COCINA PORTÁTIL A PROPANO PARA USO RECREATIVO

Red portable heating pot with a metal pan on top, no visible text or symbols on the device itself.

IDIOMAS INCLUIDOS:

■ INGLÉS
- ESPAÑOL
■ FRANCÉS

PELIGRO

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PELIGRO DE MONÓXIDO DE CARBONO

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Figura 1

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Mantenimiento

Mr HEATER

o visite www.mrheater.com

CUISEUR PORTATIF BUDDY FLEX

Modèle n° MH8CFLEX

MR HEATER

RADIATEUR PORTATIF AU PROPANE CONÇU POUR DES FINS RÉCRÉATIVES

POUR LA VENTE AU CANADA ET AUX ÉTATS-UNIS

LANGUES INCLUDES :

■ ANGLAIS
- ESPAGNOL
■ FRANÇAIS

Red portable electric heater with a metal pan on top, no visible text or symbols on the device itself.

DANGER

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RISQUE DE PRÉSENCE DE MONOXYDE DE CARBONE

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Figure 1

Bouton d'ignition

Figure 2

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NE JAMAIS LAISSER LE CUISEUR SANS SURVEILLANCE ALORS QU'IL EST ALLUMÉ!

Entretien

CUISEUR PORTATIF BUDDY FLEX

Mr HEATER

Modèle n° MH8CFLEX