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Mr. Heater Portable Propane Forced Air Heater with Quiet Burn Technology, 170,000 BTU, Model# F271400

Item# 174339
Mr. Heater Portable Propane Forced Air Heater with Quiet Burn Technology, 170,000 BTU, Model# F271400

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Mr. Heater Portable Propane Forced Air Heater with Quiet Burn Technology, 170,000 BTU, Model# F271400

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  • Minimum required tank size - 100 lb. (sold separately)
  • Instant Heat - Economical, efficient and clean burning
  • Easy Start
  • Variable heat setting
  • Ready To Use - Simple Hookup; 10ft. hose (1/4in. ID), regulator included

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Product Summary

Portable propane heater offers efficient temporary heat for construction sites, agricultural buildings, industrial workspaces, remodeling jobs and more. Features a high-output fan to maximize air circulation, variable heat setting, 10ft. hose (1/4in. ID) and regulator (tank sold separately). High-temperature limit switch/flame safety. Compact and lightweight with attached carrying handle. Includes a built-in thermostat. CSA certified.

What's Included

    (1) Mr. Heater Portable Propane Forced Air Heater

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Features + Benefits

  • Minimum required tank size - 100 lb. (sold separately)
  • Instant Heat - Economical, efficient and clean burning
  • Easy Start
  • Variable heat setting
  • Ready To Use - Simple Hookup; 10ft. hose (1/4in. ID), regulator included
  • Made To Last - Rugged, durable steel construction
  • High Temperature Limit Switch

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

174339

Brand

Mr. Heater

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

34.0 LB

Max. Heat Output

170,000 Btu/hour

Heat Type

Forced Air

Heating Capacity

4,250 ft²

Indoor-Outdoor Use

Outdoor
AttributeSpecification

Thermostat Included

Yes

Needs Direct Venting

No

Blower Included

Yes

Blower CFM

450 cfm

Full Load Run Time

17 hr

Remote Included

No

Oxygen Depletion Sensor

No

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

26.5 x 16.75 x 11.5 in

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Questions & Answers

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  1. what is the highest temperature that the built in thermostat will allow

    1. Thank you for your inquiry. The highest temperature is 240 degrees.

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    2. The high temperature control can be set up to 240 degrees Fahrenheit.

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  2. I have a propane running into my shop from my 500 gallon propane tank. Can I hook this heater into that line? Is there a kit for that?

    1. This heater can be hooked into your existing line, the heater requires 20 psi of pressure coming from the regulator. A regulator is included with the heater, as well as a 10 foot hose.

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    2. Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, the heater requires 20 psi of pressure coming from the regulator. A regulator is included with the heater, as well as a 10 foot hose.

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  3. Venting requirements for propane heaters

    I've seen these salamander type heaters used in confined construction areas with little or no consideration for venting.
    Can I safely use one of these in a closed barn with just a door cracked?
    What is meant by adequate ventilation in this case?
    Propane powered hilos run in unventilated buildings although they burn comparatively little propane.
    I have a kerosene heater that burns very clean that I use in a closed garage but I need more heat.
    What's the bottom line on all this?
    One more question as to propane supply.
    In lieu of a 200 # tank can I just run a 100 foot line off a pig propane tank?
    Thanks

    1. Yes you can run a line from your big tank with a supply pressure between tank pressure and 5 PSI. Typically the 10 PSI regulator supplied free by your propane company will work fine and necessary if you intend to run the propane supply inside an encosed building. Check local codes. If you do not use the inline hose regulator supplied with the heater the typical 'house' 10 to 13 inches of water column pressure will run this heater. Fumes are not a problem, hardly noticeable compared to a kerosene or diesel heater HOWEVER be sure to use a CO detector within an enclosed building.

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    2. This heater is designed for use with ventilation. Just leaving the barn door open a crack might not be good enough for safety. Opening the door or a window or two would be okay as long as the heater is not left on while unsupervised.
      The tank you are running the line from to the heater would have to be a 100 pound or larger tank.

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  4. I inderstand that this heater has a built in thermostat, and it self ignites, but can you set your temperature like with a traditional thermostat?

    1. You can set your temperature but the temp control knob does not indicate in degrees. Set where you feel comfortable.

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    2. On this heater the temperature can not be set like a traditional thermostat because it has a internal thermostat that it is not calibrated in degrees like a household thermostat. \What you have to do is turn the heater on, and when the temperature comes up to what you want, you dial back the thermostat until the heater trips off.

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  5. its says built in thermostate.. Does that mean it re ignites automatically?

    1. Yes it fully turns the flame on and off when the thermostat kicks on and off.

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    2. Yes, the thermostat that is included with this unit will operate the electronic ignition automatically.

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  6. Can I hook this up to my permanent 500 gallon propane tank?

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    1. The heater can be run off a 500 pound propane tank.

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  7. Is electrical power needed to use the unit ? 

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    1. The heater would require to be connected to a 115 volt outlet.

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  8. Does the thermostat dial have an off position or does it have separate on/off switch? 

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    1. To turn the heater off you would close the valve on the propane cylinder, then continue to operate the heater until the fuel in the hose has burned, then turn the thermostat to the off position. See page 5 of the product manual we have listed on our web for starting and stopping the heater.

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  9. Can I put diesel fuel on the heater ? 

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    1. This heater will not operate on diesel fuel.

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  10. Can this be converted to run on natural gas ?

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    1. This heater does not have a natural gas conversion kit.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

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