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Mr. Heater Portable Kerosene Heater, 50,000 BTU, 1,200 Sq. Ft. Heating Capacity, Model# F270255

Item# 173661
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Mr. Heater Portable Kerosene Heater, 50,000 BTU, 1,200 Sq. Ft. Heating Capacity, Model# F270255

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Mr. Heater Portable Kerosene Heater, 50,000 BTU, 1,200 Sq. Ft. Heating Capacity, Model# F270255

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  • CSA certified
  • Easy-off access panel
  • Overheat safety shutoff
  • Continuous ignition
  • Improved styling lets you look good while you heat up

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Product Summary

If you need to warm your construction site, barn, factory, sports team or warehouse fast, this heavy-duty kerosene heater can really turn on the heat.Whether you are using it in a garage or on the jobsite, this 50,000 BTU Forced Air Kerosene heater by Mr. Heater is up for the task. Made with a split upper shell designed for easy maintenance and high output fully enclosed motors, you can expect long life and faithful service from your Mr. Heater Forced Air Kerosene heater. Heating up to 1,250 square feet, this unit effortlessly heats up a lot of space quickly. This unit is equipped with a high-limit safety switch and a photo CAD cell to shut the unit off in unsafe conditions. You can use this heater with no worries and focus on the task at hand. This kerosene heater has all the versatility and safety features the jobsite requires.

What's Included

    (1) Mr. Heater Portable Kerosene Heater -- 1,200 Sq. Ft. Heating Capacity, Model# MH50KR

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Features + Benefits

  • CSA certified
  • Easy-off access panel
  • Overheat safety shutoff
  • Continuous ignition
  • Improved styling lets you look good while you heat up
  • 2.5-gallon jug of Sunnyside Kerosene, Item# 24105 (not available online) is available at Northern Tool + Equipment stores
  • Multi-fuel forced air heater, compatible with kerosene, filtered diesel #1 and #2, fuel oil #1 and #2, or even Jet A Fuel (JP8)
  • 50,000 BTUs heats up to 1,250 sq ft
  • Photo cad cell flame sensor
  • 4 gallon tank for up to 11 hours of run time
  • Best cold weather starting capability in the industry
  • Continuous spark ignition, requiring a 115 Volt AC outlet
  • Perfect for well ventilated construction sites, barns, warehouses and workshops

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

173661

Brand

Mr. Heater

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

43.0 LB

Max. Heat Output

50,000 Btu/hour

Fuel Type

Kerosene

Heat Type

Forced Air

Heating Capacity

1,200 ft²
AttributeSpecification

Indoor-Outdoor Use

Outdoor

Blower Included

Yes

Full Load Run Time

11 hr

Oxygen Depletion Sensor

No

Fuel Consumption

0.37 GPH

Product Weight

lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

32.0 x 14.25 x 14.5 in

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Questions & Answers

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  1. Does the heater have an automatic shutdown?

    I want to run the heater at full heat until I shut it off. Is this an option, or will it shutdown at a predetermined point?

    1. yes it does shut off after a while but you can turn it off and turn it on and it will heat it needs electric to run I have a generator so i'm set when power goes out

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    2. Thank you for your inquiry. The heater does have an automatic shut down as a safety feature. If the unit gets too hot, it will shut off.

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    3. There is an adjustment screw on the unit which will allow you to run the heater at full heat without it shutting down at any point.

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  2. force air

    this kersosene heater.. sayss it is force air..
    is their a fan/blower inside and do i have to
    have electrice to run the fan..
    or
    maybe i just do not understand how the force air
    worksll

    thanks

    1. It is a 120 volt electric fan - mine does a good job.

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    2. When the heater comes on the kero is forced across the igniter and an internal fan blows hot air

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    3. Forced air is produced by a blower or fan like devise in the heater which does require electricity to operate. This unit runs on standard household current, 110 volt AC. This unit cannot be operated without electricity.

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  3. is there a thermostat, and are there any fume smells

    1. There is no thermostat, and all kerosene heaters produce some fumes, but not to any great extent

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    2. The unit does not have a thermostat and the fumes are minimal if the burn is adjusted properly

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    3. This heater does not have a thermostat. It will put off fumes and should be used in a well ventilated area.

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  4. What is the rate of fuel consumption?

    I have a two car garage and was curious how much fuel this unit would consume given a couple or three hours in a garage.

    1. Not much! It will run you out of that garage in a few minutes of continuous operation. It runs 11 hrs on 4 gal of kerosene.

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    2. My son uses one of my heaters in his 2 gar insulated garage. Burns about a 1/2 gallon per hour, (8 hr run time total). Fairly quiet and minimal odor. Suggest you have door open and unit pointed outside for the first couple of minutes run time.

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    3. The run time on the portable kerosene heater is approximately 11 hours on a 4 gallon tank.

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  5. DOES THIS UNIT HAVE A TERMOSTAT?

    1. These smaller heaters don't generally come with thermostat controls, but you can improvise a workaround. Two quick solutions #1, Honeywell sells an electric heating thermostat (CT410B) @ $25.00. It's meant to control electric baseboards and connectors. You would have to wire this to control power going to the outlet the unit is plugged into. Or if you want a simplified solution, you'll spend about $38.00 for a Lux WIN100 heating and cooling programmable outlet.

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    2. No thermostat on this small unit. I believe you have to get at least the 125K size to get the thermostat. You can check the website for positive info

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    3. No, this heater does not have a thermostat.

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  6. Is the MH50KR heater a multi-fuel heater? Will it run off Diesel fuel?

    1. Yes it will run on diesel, but it will 'blacken' the front of the heater and doesn't burn as clean as kerosene.

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    2. Yes, per owners manual:
      Recommended for use with No.1-K kerosene fuel. Factory
      tested for use with No.2-K kerosene, No.1 or No.2 Diesel,
      No.1 or No.2 fuel oil or JP8 Jet A fuel and these fuels may
      be used as well. Never use gasoline, oil drained from crank
      cases, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol or any other highly
      flammable fuels.

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  7. load

    how many watts does this pull on a full load

    1. The unit pulls about 400 watts steady state when running. It is supplied with a 10 A cord and requires a 10A service for startup.

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    2. To operate this heater requires the following input; 115V, 60Hz, 3.5a. This equates to approximately 400 watts.

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  8. can you use it indoor if electricity goes off?

    1 answer

    1. This heater requires electricity to operate. This heater is rated for indoor use only, and not to be used in habitation areas.

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  9. What should the fuel pump pressure he set at

    1 answer

    1. This will vary based on the issue. Please view pages 4 and 5 of the online manual, located on the product page for additional information on adjusting the pump pressure.

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  10. where is the fuel filter and how do you change it

    1 answer

    1. The fuel filter is located under the cover on the right side as you are behind the heater. It can be unscrewed for cleaning or replacement.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

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