Owner’s Manual
Model#CPSV002704
SV-27
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Owner’s Manual
Contents
Safety First!.......................................................................2
Important Information........................................................3
a. Important Information About Octenol
b. Important Information About Ultraviolet Light
c. Mosquito Facts
d. Controlling Mosquitoes
e. Helpful Links
Quick & Easy Assembly .....................................................4
Parts List ...........................................................................5
Operation...........................................................................6
a. Placement
b. FineTune®: Customizing the Lure Output
c. To Start
d. To Turn Off
Maintenance......................................................................7
a. Routine Service
b. Routine Maintenance: Keeping Air Packages Clear
c. Replacing Ignitor Battery
d. End of Season Storage
Warranty..........................................................................10
a. Product Registration
b. Limited Warranty
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC
104 Cambridge Plaza Drive
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104 USA
Phone: 888.753.7137
24 Hour Fax: 336.659.6743
Email: [email protected]
U.S. Patent Pending
©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.
• 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.
WARNING
• Keep air intake areas clear of dust, dirt and
debris
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.
• 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
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.
CAUTION: Use only the gas regulator supplied
with this appliance
• Over a 4-6 week period reduce overall mosquito
populations by exterminating egg laden female
mosquitoes.
• 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
Corporation.
This product is not capable of:
• Completely eliminating biting insect populations.
• 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.
• Eliminating the possibility of disease from flying
biting insects.
• 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.
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.
• Maximum inlet gas supply pressure is 11 inch
water column
• 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.
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Important Mosquito Information
• 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!
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
Controlling Mosquitoes
In addition to properly installing and using a
®
®
SkeeterVac device, you can reduce mosquito
temperatures remain above 50ºF
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.
• 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
• Dispose of cans, plastic containers, pots, or similar
water-holding containers that have accumulated on
your property
• Always contact our experts before returning
product to place of purchase
• 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
Importnat 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.
• 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
Importnat Information About Ultraviolet
Light
This device radiates intense ultraviolet (UV) light
when operated.
• 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
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.
• US Environmental Protection Agency
skeeters.htm
• National Center for Infectious Diseases
listmosquitoborne.htm
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
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
• Only female mosquitoes bite
information only.
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Quick & Easy Assembly
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 Base
• Slide post into base
• Press down until snaps engage
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that provides precision-filled tanks,
1.800.258.7466.
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
X
X
• If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank
OFF, wipe away solution and proceed
X
X
X
• Place cover over tank
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Parts List
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
6
9
10
11
12
13
1. Rain Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-556
2. FineTune® Ring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-194
3. FineTune® Biting Insect Lure . . . . . . . . . . . . Sold Separately
4. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-027
8. Battery Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-555
9. Low Pressure Hose & Regulator Assembly . . . . . A57-04-561
10. Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-574
11. LP Gas Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sold Separately
12. Security Stake (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-572
13. Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A57-04-577
™
5. TacTrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sold Separately
™
6. Wave Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-04-558
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. AA Battery
Sold Separately
14. Tank Cover - vinyl* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-04-304
* Not shown.
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Operation
4. From the illustrations provided on the engine label,
select the environment that best matches the area
you are protecting
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.
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
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.
®
2. IMMEDIATELY press and hold the red igniter button
down until you hear a “POP” sound indicating
ignition. Normally occurs within 20 seconds
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.
3. The needle on the engine gauge should begin to
move into the green zone, indicating ignition is
complete
If you live in an area with consistent wind, place
®
your SkeeterVac device upwind from the primary
mosquito habitat.
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
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
4. Replace the rain cover
(4) stake holes.
Maximum performance may require relocating your
SkeeterVac device from time to time. To move,
To Turn Off
®
Turn gas OFF at tank by turning valve clockwise until
it stops
remove stakes, place your foot on the cart base and
tilt backward by holding the handle. Pull to the new
location. Re-install stakes.
CAUTION: The gas supply must be turned off
at the LP gas tank when this outdoor gas
appliance is not in use.
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
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Maintenance
Replacing Igniter Battery
Routine Service
If you do not hear a clicking sound when the igniter
button is depressed, the battery may have lost its
charge. Replace battery as follows:
To ensure maximum performance and to lengthen
the life of your SkeeterVac device, perform these
steps each time your tank is empty. This model will
consume a standard 20# LP gas tank every 19-21
days.
®
• Open battery compartment by turning cap on
bottom of engine counterclockwise
1. Turn valve on propane LP gas tank OFF
• Remove used battery and properly dispose
2. Disconnect gas line from LP gas tank by turning
knob counterclockwise
• Place fresh AA battery into compartment
– negative (-) end goes in first
3. Remove empty tank replace with full LP
gas tank
• Secure cap by turning clockwise until it stops
4. Reconnect gas line to LP gas tank by turning
knob clockwise
End of Season Storage
®
To lengthen the life of your SkeeterVac device,
perform these simple steps at the end of the
mosquito season.
5. Remove tank cover from empty LP gas tank and
place on full LP gas tank
™
6. Remove WaveDrawer , empty and slide back
1. Turn valve on LP gas tank OFF
in place
®
2. Disconnect gas line from tank by turning knob
counterclockwise
7. Remove rain cover from top of SkeeterVac
™
8. Remove used TacTrap and dispose
3. Remove tank cover
of properly
4. Remove LP gas tank and store outdoors away
from children and must not be stored in a
building, garage or other enclosed area
™
9. Slide fresh TacTrap in place and remove
protective paper
10. *Remove used lure (if necessary) and properly
dispose
™
5. Remove and properly dispose of the TacTrap
and lure
11. Remove fresh lure from package (if necessary).
Dispose of packaging properly
®
6. Cover your SkeeterVac device to protect from
dust and store it in a cool dry place
12. Place fresh lure into well (if necessary)
CAUTION: Storage of an outdoor gas
appliance indoors is only permissible if the
tank is disconnected and removed from the
outdoor gas appliance.
®
13. Set FineTune ring to desired setting
14. Check engine and gas lines for any sign of
damage or missing parts. Repair any problems
before attempting to start
15. To start - follow instructions “To Start” on
page 6
16. Once started, securely attach the rain cover
17. Wash hands with soap and water
*Lure lasts 60 days
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Maintenance
Routine Maintenance – Keeping Air
Passages Clear
1
2
For your mosquito exterminator to operate properly,
the vacuum fan must function without restriction.
It is important to check for freedom of operation
and to clean the fan to prevent any possibility of
blockage or restriction. If the fan is blocked and
left blocked for several days or more, the warmth
from operation can seriously damage the unit.
To Inspect
Perform every 2 days when in operation.
Tools Required: Flashlight
1. Remove rain cover, FineTune® ring and lure.
2. Check vacuum path around appliance by
pointing flashlight into the gap between cover
and black engine body. See illustration 1.
3. Check fan area by pointing flashlight beam
through center of engine cover into fan area.
See illustration 2.
4. If passages are clear and fan is operating
properly, replace FineTune® ring, lure and rain
cover. If not, clean.
To Clean
Perform whenever there is enough build-up to
slow or stop fan operation.
Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver and/or
pliers, cleaner, cloth, plastic knife.
1. Safety First! – Shut engine OFF by
turning gas tank valve to CLOSED position.
Disconnect regulator from tank by turning
black knob counterclockwise. Wait for engine
to cool to the touch.
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Maintenance
2. Clean Air Passages
• Remove rain cover, sticky trap, FineTune®
ring and lure.
3
4
5
6
7
8
• Locate all screws and/or bolts that connect
engine cover to engine body. See
illustration 3.
Note: certain models require you to cut a
hole through the labels.
• Remove engine cover by removing screws
and/or bolts and unplugging lighting.
See illustration 4.
• Spray dirty engine body, fan area and
engine cover with glass cleaner (i.e.
®
Windex ) or a citrus based degreaser. See
illustration 5.
NOTICE – Never use cleaning fluid or
petroleum based fuels and avoid contact with
LED lighting and fan motor to avert damage.
• Allow cleaners to soak in then wipe all
surfaces clean and dry with a cloth. See
illustration 6. If there is stubborn build-up,
remove it by scrapping with a plastic knife.
See illustration 7.
• Reconnect LED lighting and plastic engine
cover. Replace sticky trap, FineTune® ring,
lure and rain cover.
3. Clean Turbo Scoop
™
• Remove WaveDrawer and remove engine
from post or cart.
• Remove plastic plug in bottom of metal
engine by reaching up through exhaust
hole. See illustration 8.
• Turn engine head upside down to remove
debris from turbo scoop.
• Replace plastic plug. Place engine back on
post or cart and replace WaveDrawer .
™
4. Reconnect regulator to tank by turning
clockwise. Perform leak test before re-
starting.
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Warranty
This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other express
warranties. Vendor disclaims all warranties for
products that are purchased from sellers other
than authorized retailers or distributors. AFTER THE
PERIOD OF THE ONE (1)-YEAR EXPRESS WARRANTY,
VENDOR DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
Product Registration
Please register your SkeeterVac® device immediately.
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WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FURTHER,
VENDOR SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER
TO PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Vendor assumes
no responsibility for any defects caused by third
parties. This Limited Warranty gives the purchaser
specific legal rights; a purchaser may have other
rights depending upon where he or she lives. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of special, incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long a warranty lasts, so the above
exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.
Limited Warranty
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC (“Vendor”) warrants
to the original retail purchaser of this mosquito
elimination device, and to no other person, that if
this mosquito elimination device is assembled and
operated in accordance with the printed instructions
accompanying it, then for a period of one (1) year
from the date of purchase, all parts in such mosquito
elimination device shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship. Vendor may require
reasonable proof of your date of purchase from
an authorized retailer or distributor. Therefore, you
should retain your sales slip or invoice. This Limited
Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement
of parts, which prove defective under normal use
and service and which Vendor shall determine in
its reasonable discretion upon examination to be
defective. Before returning any parts, you should
contact Vendor’s Customer Service Department
using the contact information listed below. If Vendor
confirms, after examination, a defect covered by
this Limited Warranty in any returned part, and if
Vendor approves the claim, Vendor will replace such
defective part without charge. If you return defective
parts, transportation charges must be prepaid by you.
Vendor will return replacement parts to the original
retail purchaser, freight or postage prepaid.
Vendor does not authorize any person or company
to assume for it any other obligation or liability in
connection with the sale, installation, use, removal,
return, or replacement of its equipment, and no such
representations are binding on Vendor.
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC
104 Cambridge Plaza Drive
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104 USA
Phone: 888.753.7137
24 Hour Fax: 336.659.6743
Email: [email protected]
This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or
operating difficulties due to accident, abuse, misuse,
alteration, misapplication, improper installation or
improper maintenance or service by you or any
third party, failure to perform normal and routine
maintenance on the mosquito elimination device,
shipping damage, normal adjustment to burner,
damage or repairs related to insects, birds, or animals
of any kind, and damage due to weather conditions
as set out in this owner’s manual. In addition, the
Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the finish,
such as scratches, dents, discoloration, rust or other
weather damage, after purchase.
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