Blue Rhino 153100 User Manual

Owners Manual

Manueal d’Utilisation

Model No.

153100

U.S. Patent Number: 6,470,877 Les ETATS-UNIS font breveter le nombre : 6,470,877

AVERTISSEMENT

POUR VOTRE SECURITE:

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

For Outdoor Use Only

(Outside any enclosure)

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Read the installation, operation and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

A Utiliser Uniquement a l’Exterieur (hors de tout abri clos)

AVERTISSEMENT

POUR VOTRE SECURITE:

Tout mauvais reglage ainsi que toute installation, modication, ou maintenance incorrecte risque de provoquer des blessures ou des degats materiels. Lir completement les instructions concernant l’installation, le fonctionnement et l’entretien avant d’installer ou de proceder a la maintenance de cet appareil.

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

For Outdoor Use Only (Outside any enclosure)

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas -

1. Shut off gas to appliance.

2. Extinguish any open ame.

3. If odor continues, contact your gas supplies or re department

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. Gas leaks may cause a re or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death, or damage to property.

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

WARNING

California Proposition 65: Chemicals know to the state of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm are created by the combustion of propane.

2. You must follow all leak checking procedures as outlined in step 13 before operating this unit.

3. Never use an open ame to check for leaks.

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

1 Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

• Purchaser assumes all risk in the assembly and operation of this unit. Failure to follow this manual’s WARNINGs and instructions can result in severe personal injury, death or property damage.

• Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep heater away from areas where ammable liquids, gasoline, vapors, or explosives are stored or used.

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

Table of Contents

Safety First! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Assembly Instructions

Components & Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

General Components & Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Additional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 1 Attach Legs to Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 2 Attach Cylinder Shroud to Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Step 3 Assemble Cup, Plate & Ring to Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Step 4 Attach Cap Assembly to Legs/Insert Gas Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Step 5 Assemble Emitter Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step 6 Assemble Emitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step 7 Attach Engine to Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step 8 Connect Engine/Pole Assembly to Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 9 Connect Gas Line to Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 10 Attach Dome to Emitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 11 Secure Gas Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 12 Connect Gas Line to Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 13 Check for Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 14 Install Cylinder Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 15 Replace Engine Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operation

Before Turning Gas Supply ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Re-Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The use and installation of this product must conform to local codes. In absence of local codes, us the National Fuel and Gas Code, ANSI Z223, 1/NFPA 54, Storage and Handling of Liquid Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 or CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

Save these instructions

for future reference. If you

are assembling this unit for

someone else, give this manual to him or her to

save for future reference.

2Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Rhino

Blue

(Push in)

Push

Ignitor

Pilot

OFF

36"

Do not return to place of purchase.

Safety First!

Read and become familiar with this entire manual, especially the following precautions.

If you are unsure of anything in these instructions, STOP and contact

1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Before you do anything else,

read and understand all

precautions in Safety First!

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Purchaser assumes all risk in the assembly and operation of this unit. Failure to follow this manual’s WARNINGs and instructions can result in severe personal injury, death or property damage.

• Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep heater away from areas where ammable liquids, gasoline, vapors, or explosives are stored or used.

Caution: This appliance is for outdoor use only (outside any enclosure). Always make sure there is fresh air ventilation.

• Always maintain at least 36” clearance from combustible materials.

• Always place heater on a hard and level surface.

• Do not use if the wind velocity is greater than 10 miles per hour.

• Unit will operate at reduced efficiency below 40ºF (5ºC).

• Keep sprinklers and other water sources away from burner and controls.

• Always use extreme caution when near heater. Alert both children and adults to the hazards of high temperatures, especially to avoid burns or clothing catching fire.

• Young children and pets should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of heater.

• Do not hang clothing or other flammable materials either on or near heater.

• Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the heater must be replaced prior to operating the heater.

• Certain materials or items, when stored under heater, will be subjected to radiant heat and could be seriously damaged.

• Do not alter heater in any manner.

• The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the appliance must be used and replacements must be those specified by the manufacturer.

• Inspect heater before each use. If a damaged part is detected, do not operate until an original equipment replacement part has been properly installed. Use of unauthorized parts will void warranty and create an unsafe condition.

• Do not attempt to use this appliance without a functional factory-supplied gas regulator in place. If regulator becomes damaged, use only a factorysupplied replacement.

• Prior to operating heater, replace any guards or protective devices removed for servicing.

• During operation, do not touch burner assembly. The surface of heater’s emitter can reach temperatures approaching 1600ºF.

• After shutdown, do not touch burner assembly until heater has cooled (approximately 45 minutes after use).

Notice: This product should not be used with any fuel other than liquid propane. Use of other fuels will detract from heaters performance and will void your warranty.

3 Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

Caution: Liquid propane (LP) gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of the characteristics before using any LP product.

• LP Characteristics – Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier than air - settles in pools in low areas.

• In its natural state, propane has no odor. For your safety, an odorant is added that smells like rotten cabbage.

• Contact with LP can cause freeze burns to skin.

• This heater is shipped from the factory for LP gas use only.

• Use only Department of Transportation (DOT) approved “20 lb.” LP gas cylinders (same as those commonly used on gas grills) with Acme / Type 1 / QCC safety valves. These valves can be quickly identified because they have external and internal threads.

• Never use an LP cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar, or footring.

• Dented or rusted LP cylinders may be hazardous and should be checked by your LP gas supplier.

• The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawl.

• The cylinder used must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.

• When heater is not in use, turn LP cylinder OFF.

• Always perform a leak test on gas connections whenever a cylinder is connected. Never use a flame to test for leaks. Do not smoke while performing a leak test.

Caution: It is essential to keep the heater’s valve compartment, burners, and circulating air passages clean.

• Spiders and insects can create a dangerous condition that may damage heater or make it unsafe. Keep burner area clean of all spiders, webs, or insects.

• Inspect heater before each use.

• Have heater inspected annually and repairs should be made by a qualified service person.

• Check heater immediately if any of the following conditions exist:

• The smell of gas in conjunction with extreme yellow tipping of burner flames.

“20 lb.” LP Cylinder

Valve

18”-19”

Collar

Body

Foot

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

Beware of Spiders

Spiders or small insects can get into the burner tube or other openings of your heater, and spin webs or build nests. These obstructions can lead to gas ow problems. It is important to make frequent inspections of these areas and clean them when necessary.

Before operating your heater for the rst time, be sure to check for obstructions that may have occurred during shipment.

• Heater does not reach proper temperature.

Note: At temperatures less than 40ºF, heat output will be reduced.

• Heater’s glow is excessively uneven

• Burner makes popping noises during use.

Note: A slight pop is normal when burner is extinguished.

• Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. Keep dome and emitter clean at all times.

• Do not clean heater with combustible or corrosive cleaners. Use warm, soapy water.

• Do not paint engine, engine access panel or dome.

Need a cylinder or gas?

Try Blue Rhino cylinder exchange service. It’s easy, fast, safe, and available at tens of thousands of conveniently located retail outlets nationwide. You can purchase a new full cylinder or exchange your empty for a precision filled one.

For your nearest Blue Rhino retailer visit

www.bluerhino.com.

4Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

Components

Part Re-order Name Number

Dome . . . . . . . . . .56-01-108

Top Dome Plate . . 56-01-116

Emitter . . . . . . . . . 56-01-118

Burner Assembly . 56-01-124

Valve Housing . . .56-01-147

Pilot Assembly . . .56-01-127

Nozzle . . . . . . . . .56-01-125

Tilt Switch . . . . . . 56-01-148

Ignitor . . . . . . . . .56-01-143

Knob . . . . . . . . . . 56-01-156

Valve . . . . . . . . . .56-01-304

Hardware

Used in

Picture Qty Description Step(s)

9 Large Bolt 1 & 3 56-01-200

3 Small Bolt 5 56-01-201

1 Extra Large Screw 11 56-01-202

17 Medium Screw 2, 4, 7 & 8 56-01-203

10 Small Screw 6 56-01-204

9 Lockwasher 1 & 5 56-01-206

9 Large Nut 1 & 5 56-01-209

3 Cap Nut 10 56-01-210

2 Small Nut 6 56-01-211

Valve Housing

Backboard . . . . . .56-01-144

Valve Housing

Cover . . . . . . . . . .56-01-141

Quick Connect . . .56-01-305

Pole . . . . . . . . . . .56-01-159

Cup . . . . . . . . . . .56-01-166

Cap . . . . . . . . . . .56-01-167

Ring . . . . . . . . . . . 56-01-171

Cap Support . . . .56-01-172

Gas Line/Regulator

Assembly . . . . . . .56-01-192

Cylinder Shroud . . 56-01-173

Cylinder Access . . 56-01-177

1 Clip 11 56-01-214

1 Latch 14 56-01-216

2 Latch Screw 14 56-01-217

2 Latch Nut 14 56-01-218

4 Hinge Screw 14 56-01-219

4 Hinge Nut 14 56-01-220

Legs (3) . . . . . . . .56-01-193

Base . . . . . . . . . .56-01-197

5 Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

Assembly Instructions

General Components & Features

Familiarize yourself with all components before proceeding. Refer to page 5 for hardware and components, and page 20 for specifications.

Do NOT attempt assembly unless all components are available. If you believe a component is missing or damaged, contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Note: All hardware is mounted on a cardboard pack and numbered to match their assembly step.

Additional Requirements

The following items are not included, but are necessary for the proper assembly of your heater. Do NOT attempt to assemble without proper tools. A hex (Allen) wrench is necessary and is included in the parts bag.

(1) 7/16” Wrench (1) 7/16” Socket Wrench (1) #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver (1) Leak Detection Solution (Instructions to prepare are included in step 13) (1) Precision Filled LP Gas Grill Cylinder with Acme Type 1 external threaded valve connection (4-5 gallon size)

Note: You must follow all steps to properly assemble heater.

Step 1 – Attach Legs to Base

Note: Attach Leg with notches for hinges as shown at left.

Secure each leg to base using (2) Large Bolts, (2) Lock Washers and (2) Large Nuts per leg. Finger tighten only.

Do not fully tighten until Step 2.

6Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

Step 2–Attach Cylinder Shroud to Legs

Line up slots in Cylinder Shroud flange with notches in left leg as shown.

Line up holes in center of Shroud with holes in Center Leg. Attach Cylinder Shroud to center Leg using (2) Medium Screws.

Secure Cylinder Shroud to outside Legs using (2) Medium Screws per leg.

Tighten nuts and bolts from Step 1.

TIP:

To tighten use a 7/16” wrench on Bolt and a 7/16” socket wrench on Nut.

Step 3–Attach Weight Plate to Base

Place Spacer Ring on Support Plate so that all holes in plate fit inside ring.

Line up 3 small, unthreaded holes in plate with corresponding holes in cap.

Line up these holes with three threaded holes in Cup.

Insert (1) Large Bolt and tighten loosely.

Repeat for other (2) Large Bolts, then secure all tightly.

Step 4 – Attach Cap Assembly to Legs/Insert Gas Line

Line up 3 holes in Cap Assembly with holes in top of Shroud and legs.

Insert and tighten (1) Medium Screw into center leg.

Insert and tighten (1) Medium Screw into each of the outer legs.

Tilt base on edge and slide Gas Line up through large hole in Base, then through Cap Assembly.

7 Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

Step 5 – Assemble Emitter Top

Slip (1) Small Bolt through hole in Emitter Top from inside.

Slip (1) Lockwasher over bolt and thread (1) Large nut all the way down and tighten.

Repeat for other two holes.

Step 6 – Assemble Emitter

Curl Emitter Screen into a circle. Overlap ends and line up holes. Secure together using (2) Small screws and (2) small nuts.

Line up holes in bottom of Emitter Screen with holes in Engine.

Attach Emitter Screen to Engine with (4) Small Screws.

Line up holes in top of Emitter Screen with holes in Emitter Top.

Attach Emitter Screen to Emitter Top with (4) Small Screws.

Step 7 – Attach engine to Post

Remove and Save Control Knob.

Remove and save (3) screws from sides and bottom of Engine Access Panel.

Open Engine Access Panel.

Disconnect wire from Igniter by gently pulling wire.

Remove and save Engine Access Panel.

Align threaded holes in Post with holes in bottom of Engine.

Insert (4) Medium Screws loosely. They will be fully tightened at the end of the next step.

Note: Do not replace Engine Access Panel until Step 13.

8Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

Step 8 – Connect Engine/Post Assembly to Cap

Insert end of Post with (4) holes not threaded over Gas Line

Line up Post holes with threaded Cap holes.

Loosely Secure Post to Cap, using (4) Medium Screws, fully tighten screws in Step 9.

Step 9 – Connect Gas Line to Engine

To attach Gas Line to Control Valve:

Pull collar of Gas Line down.

Insert Gas Line over Control Valve.

Release Gas Line Collar and it should lock in place. (Tip – push Gas Line up from bottom of Post to make a good seating before releasing Collar.)

Gently tug on line to test for proper connection. If Gas Line moves you are not properly connected.Do not proceed until a proper connection has been made.

After gas line is secure, fully tighten (4) screws from Step 8.

9 Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

Step 10 – Attach Dome to Emitter

Gently lay heater on its side

Tip: Use styrofoam end to prop up top half of heater.

Align holes in Dome with Emitter Studs.

Secure Dome to Emitter using (3) Cap Nuts.

Leave heater on its side for next step.

Step 11 – Secure Gas Line

Line up hole in Gas Clip with threaded hole in Support Plate.

Attach using (1) Extra Long Screw.

Tighten screw in Gas Line Clip until Gas Line is held securely in place.

Stand heater upright on base.

Step 12 – Connect Gas Line to Cylinder

The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the appliance must be used and replacements must be those specified by the manufacturer.

Caution:

Before you attempt to use a propane cylinder, understand all cylinder and propane related precautions in Section #1 - “Safety First.”

Slide full Propane Cylinder onto Heater Base.

Attach Gas Line to Cylinder by turning black plastic knob clockwise over Cylinder valve until tight.

Note: Be careful not to kink flexible hose of Gas Line.

10Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

Caution

Your Endless Summer Portable Heater has been checked at all factory connections for leaks. Recheck all connections, as movement in shipping can loosen connections. Check for leaks even if your unit was assembled for you at the store.

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

Step 13 – Check for Leaks

Make 2-3 oz. of leak check solution by mixing one part liquid dishwashing soap and three parts water.

Turn cylinder valve ON.

Check Gas Line / Control Valve for leaks:

Spoon several drops of solution onto Gas Line and Control Valve connection.

Inspect the solution at the connection to look for bubbles.

If NO bubbles appear, then the connection is secure.

If bubbles appear, there is a leak -

Turn Cylinder valve OFF.

Loosen screw on Clip.

Release Gas Line fitting from control valve and re-attach making sure connection is secure (see Step 9).

Retighten Clip.

If you continue to see bubbles after several attempts, contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Check Gas Line / Cylinder valve for leaks:

Turn cylinder valve ON.

Spoon several drops of solution onto Gas Line and Cylinder valve connection.

Inspect the solution at the connection to look for bubbles.

If NO bubbles appear, then the connection is secure.

If bubbles appear, there is a leak:

Turn Cylinder valve OFF.

Release Gas Line fitting from Cylinder valve and re-attach making sure connection is secure (see Step 13).

If you continue to see bubbles after several attempts, contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Turn Cylinder Valve OFF.

11 Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.

Do not return to place of purchase.

Step 14 – Install Cylinder Access Panel

Line up holes on Latch with slots on Cylinder Shroud. Attach with (2) Latch Screws and (2) Latch Nuts.

Line up holes in Access Panel hinges with holes in recessed area of left leg. Attach each hinge with (2) Hinge Screws and (2) Hinge Nuts.

Swing Access Panel closed and slip Latch over panel hook and snap shut.

Step 15 – Replace Engine Assembly

Slide Igniter wire onto Igniter post.

Position Engine Access Panel back in place.

Secure Panel in place with 3 screws previously removed from side and bottom holes.

Note: Once you have successfully completed assembly steps 1-15 you are ready to begin operating your heater.

12Owner’s manual: model 153100 outdoor patio heater 2/13/04

+ 29 hidden pages