Date:         Mon, 27 Jan 2003 08:38:23 -0700
Reply-To:     "Miller, Ryan" <RMiller@STANTEC.COM>
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From:         "Miller, Ryan" <RMiller@STANTEC.COM>
Subject:      FW: Portable Buddy
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For those of you who are interested.

Ryan

-----Original Message-----
From: Derek DuRoss [mailto:derek.duross@enerco-mrheater.com]
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 8:01 AM
To: Miller, Ryan
Subject: Re: Portable Buddy

Hi Ryan,

Thank you for your interest in Mr. Heater's products. The Portable Buddy is
a great unit for use in RV's, pop-up campers, etc. However, The Buddy cannot
be connected to the existing propane system in a RV or trailer. The reason
for this is because the Buddy has a low-pressure regulator already built-in
to it. Since a RV has tanks with regulators, the Buddy cannot be connected
to these. If you do connect the Buddy to the existing system, it will double
regulate the Buddy and adversely affect the performance of the heater. This
can result in a weak pilot flame and trouble keeping the unit lit.
Therefore, the Buddy needs to be connected with a dedicated line to a
propane tank that does not have a regulator.

Mr. Heater recommends either the F273701(5 foot) or F273702(12 foot) hoses.
These hoses are especially nice because no wrench is required for
connection. The following retail locations carry these hoses. I have
included Internet links as necessary:

Amazon.com  http://www.amazon.com/

Northern Tool & Equipment  http://www.northerntool.com/

1-800-533-5545
F273701: Northern # 173645
F273702: Northern # 173646

I hope this helps you out. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Derek DuRoss
Mr. Heater Sales Staff

derek.duross@enerco-mrheater.com
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