Blue Rhino SkeeterVac SV-35, CPSV00351 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Model#CPSV003541

SV-35

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SV35-OM-103 EF

While information in this manual is based on the latest
information available at the time of publication, we
reserve the right to change it at any time, without notice.

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE, THIS PRODUCT IS

UNDER MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.

CALL 1.888.753.7137 FOR ASSISTANCE.

GENERAL HAZARD WARNING

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLIANCE, CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND
PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, AND/OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR APPLIANCE INFORMATION SUCH AS AN INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, LABELS, ETC. CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY:
If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

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

2. An LP gas tank not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

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

2. You must follow all leak-checking procedures before operating this unit.

3. Never use an open flame to check for leaks.

WARNING

California Proposition 65
Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm are created by the combustion of propane.

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Owner’s Manual

Contents

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

Important Information ........................................................4

a. Important Information About Octenol
b. Important Information About Ultraviolet Light
c. Mosquito Facts
d. Controlling Mosquitoes
e. Helpful Links

Quick & Easy Assembly .....................................................5

Parts List ...........................................................................6

Operation........................................................................... 7

a. Placement
b. FineTune®: Customizing the Lure Output
c. To Start
d. To Turn Off

Maintenance...................................................................... 8

a. Routine Service
b. Routine Maintenance: Keeping Air Packages Clear
c. Replacing Ignitor Battery
d. End of Season Storage

Warranty.......................................................................... 11

a. Product Registration
b. Limited Warranty

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Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC

104 Cambridge Plaza Drive

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104 USA

Phone: [phone]

24 Hour Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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©2004 Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

SkeeterVac® and FineTune® are registered trademark of Blue Rhino Global

Sourcing, LLC. WaveDrawer™ and TacTrap™ are trademarks of Blue

Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Blue Rhino® is a registered trademark of Ferrellgas, L.P.

All Rights Reserved.

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Safety First!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
SkeeterVac® device from Blue Rhino®. This product
incorporates scientific research and technological and
mechanical innovation to bring you a safe, simple and
effective approach to mosquito control that will allow
you to better enjoy outdoor living.

WARNING

Please read and understand entire
contents of this Owner’s Manual before
starting or operating your SkeeterVac®
device. If you do not understand anything
please contact 1.888.753.7137 before
proceeding.

This product will provide the following results when
used as directed:

• Attract, trap and kill certain flying biting insects
such as mosquitoes, no-see-ums, midges, sand
flies and black flies.

• Reduce the nuisance of certain flying
biting insects.

• Over a 4-6 week period reduce overall mosquito
populations by exterminating egg laden female
mosquitoes.

This product is not capable of:

• Completely eliminating biting insect populations.

• Eliminating the possibility of disease from flying
biting insects.

Important Notices and Safety Warnings

•

Product performance can vary due to weather,
wind and other environmental conditions.

• It is a violation of Federal law to use
this product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling.

• FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY - NEVER use indoors.

• Buyer assumes all responsibility for safety and
use not in accordance with directions.

• Locate your SkeeterVac® device outdoors at
least 5 feet from combustible materials.

• Minimum clearance from unit to combustible
construction, 21 inches from sides and 21
inches from back. Do not locate this appliance
under overhead unprotected combustible
surfaces

• NEVER use near gasoline or other flammable

vapors or liquids.

• Keep air intake areas clear of dust, dirt and
debris

• Do not allow children to operate or play near a

SkeeterVac® device when it is in use.

• NEVER move a SkeeterVac® device when in use.

• Inspect for damage and wear during each

maintenance cycle.

• The hose assembly shall be visually inspected
on an annual basis. If it is evident there is
excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is
cut, it must be replaced prior to the appliance
being put in operation. The replacement
hose assembly shall be that specified by the
manufacturer

CAUTION: Use only the gas regulator supplied
with this appliance

• Never operate if parts are damaged, missing or

improperly installed.

• Use only quality propane and 20# DOT approved

tanks from a reliable source such as
Blue Rhino®.

• Always transport your tank in a secure, well-

ventilated location in your vehicle. Tank should
be upright with valve turned off. Tank should be
taken directly to and from place of use.

• It is recommended to use only FineTune

mosquito attractant in your SkeeterVac®. The
use of other attractants has not been tested with
your product, and void your warranty.

• Maximum inlet gas supply pressure is 11 inch
water column

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Important Mosquito Information

Important Information

Your SkeeterVac® device operates 24 hours a day to
help reduce the nuisance of mosquitoes. It attracts
female mosquitoes that are seeking a blood meal to
nourish their eggs. By removing these females you
also remove their eggs.

• It may take up to 3-4 weeks to see a noticeable
reduction in the nuisance. Be patient

• Begin operating your SkeeterVac® device once low
temperatures remain above 50ºF

• To reduce and maintain mosquito populations it is
important for your SkeeterVac® device to operate
continuously. Do not turn SkeeterVac® off and
replace tank as soon as it is empty

• Always contact our experts before returning
product to place of purchase

Important Information About Octenol

Your SkeeterVac® device includes a lure that contains
octenol (1-octen-3-ol). This pesticide is an effective
attractant supplement for some mosquito species.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed, absorbed

through the skin or inhaled. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes and mouth. Wash hands
thoroughly with soap and water after
handling.

Important Information About Ultraviolet
Light

This device radiates intense ultraviolet (UV) light
when operated.

CAUTION: Do not look directly at the device
during operation. Exposure to UV light, even
for a brief period, can damage your eyes.

For expert assistance call toll free - 1.888.753.7137.
Always contact our experts before returning product

to place of purchase.

Mosquito Facts

• About 3,000 species of mosquitoes have been
identified on a worldwide basis. Approximately 150
are known to exist in North America

• There are approximately 25 known “human
nuisance species” of mosquitoes

• Most adult mosquitoes only have a life span of 2-4
weeks

• Only female mosquitoes bite

• Mosquitoes are very effective at reproducing

- attracting, trapping and killing just one female
mosquito at the start of mosquito season can
prevent the birth of up to 25,000 more mosquitoes
that season alone!

Controlling Mosquitoes

In addition to properly installing and using a
SkeeterVac® device, you can reduce mosquito
breeding around your home significantly by reducing
the amount of water that is stagnating on your
property. Be aware that mosquitoes can and will
develop in any puddle or pool of water that lasts
more than 4 days.

• Dispose of cans, plastic containers, pots, or similar
water-holding containers that have accumulated on
your property

• Drill holes in the bottom of containers that you
must leave out of doors – trash cans, recycling
bins, etc

• Clean clogged roof gutters on an annual basis

• Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use

• Turn over wheelbarrows, empty planters, or
children’s toys when not in use

• Don’t allow water to stagnate in birdbaths

• Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish

• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not
being used. Don’t forget that mosquitoes breed in
the water that collects on swimming pool covers

• Use landscaping features or drainage tools to
eliminate standing water that collects in low spots
on your property

Helpful Links

More information about mosquitoes in the United
States can be found on the following sites, among
many others.

• The American Mosquito Control Association

http://www.mosquito.org

• US Environmental Protection Agency

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/
skeeters.htm

• National Center for Infectious Diseases

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/
listmosquitoborne.htm

None of the agencies listed above is an endorser
of the SkeeterVac® device, and inclusion on the
list above does not signify that they endorse the
SkeeterVac® device. Links provided for customer
information only.

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Quick & Easy Assembly

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To complete assembly you will need:

• 1 precision-filled standard grill LP gas tank (20#)
with external valve threads

• 4 oz. leak check solution - mix 1 part dishwashing
soap with 3 parts water

1. Attach Post to Cart

• Slide post into base of cart

• Attach with bolt, washer and knob as shown

• Hand tighten securely

2. Attach Handle to Post

• Position handle on post

• Attach with bolts, washers and knobs as shown

• Hand tighten securely

3. Install Igniter Battery

• Open battery compartment by turning cap on

bottom of engine counter clockwise

• Place the supplied AA battery into compartment

– negative (-) end goes in first

• Secure cap by turning clockwise until it stops

Tip: to locate a retailer in your neighborhood

that provides precision-filled tanks,
visit www.bluerhino.com or call toll free

1.800.258.7466.

4. Attach Engine to Post

• Place engine onto post

• Press down until the snaps engage

• Slide WaveTrap™ into engine

• Position FineTune™ ring and lure in place

• Place rain cover on engine and twist clockwise to

secure

5. Install LP gas tank

• Use only DOT approved 20# tanks with collar fully

intact

• Place full LP gas tank upright on cart so system is

arranged for vapor withdrawal

• Secure tank by attaching tank retention chain

• Connect gas line to tank by turning knob clockwise

until it stops

• Turn tank ON and test for leaks

• Spoon leak check solution at all “x” locations

• If any bubbles appear turn tank OFF, reconnect
and re-test

• If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank
OFF, wipe away solution and proceed

• Place cover over tank

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Parts List

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2

3

4

5

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8

7

9

11

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1. Rain Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-556

2. FineTune® Ring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-194

3. FineTune® Biting Insect Lure . . . . . . . . . . . . Sold Separately

4. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-035

5. TacTrap™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sold Separately

6. Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-580

7. Wave Drawer™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-04-558

8. AA Battery

9. Battery Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-555

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sold Separately

10

13

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10. Low Pressure Hose & Regulator Assembly . . . . A57-04-561

11. Tank Retention Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-04-267

12. Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-575

13. LP Gas Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sold Separately

14. Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-578

15. Security Stake (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-572

16. Tank Cover - Vinyl* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-04-304

* Not shown.

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Operation

Placement

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

Properly positioning your SkeeterVac® device is
important to maximizing performance. Since the
SkeeterVac® device attracts mosquitoes it should be
placed at least 10 feet from your living areas.

Mosquitoes typically live in areas that are shady,
wet and / or moist. Determine the primary mosquito
habitat and place your SkeeterVac® device as close
as possible to it.

If you live in an area with consistent wind, place
your SkeeterVac® device upwind from the primary
mosquito habitat.

CAUTION: Tipping danger. Use stakes to
secure.

Once you have selected the location, secure the
SkeeterVac® device by placing a stake in each of the
(2) front feet.

Maximum performance may require relocating your
SkeeterVac® device from time to time. To move,
remove stakes, place your foot on the cart base and
tilt backward by holding the handle. Pull to the new
location. Re-install stakes.

FineTune®: Customizing the Lure Output

The amount of octenol your SkeeterVac® device
dispenses is important to maximizing performance.
Some mosquito species are highly attracted to
octenol while others are less attracted.

This product contains an easy-to-use feature that
allows you to customize the amount of octenol
released to match the species in your environment.

1. Remove rain cover by turning counterclockwise

2. Remove foil seal from the Biting Insect Lure

3. Place lure back into holder with holes orienting
upward

4. From the illustrations provided on the engine label,
select the environment that best matches the area
you are protecting

5. Position the ring so it points to your environment

To Start

1. With the rain cover removed, turn gas ON at LP gas
tank by slowly turning valve counterclockwise 2
full turns and be prepared IMMEDIATELY to follow
step 2

2. IMMEDIATELY press and hold the red igniter button
down until you hear a “POP” sound indicating
ignition. Normally occurs within 20 seconds

3. The needle on the engine gauge should begin to
move into the green zone, indicating ignition is
complete

CAUTION: If needle does not move within 20
seconds after “POP”, shut gas off at tank
and wait 3 to 5 minutes before attempting to
restart the engine

4. Replace the rain cover

To Turn Off

Turn gas OFF at tank by turning valve clockwise until
it stops

CAUTION: The gas supply must be turned off
at the LP-gas tank when this outdoor gas
appliance is not in use.

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