OWNER’S MANUAL
Outdoor LP Gas Mosquito Exterminator
Model No. SV3000
Table of Contents
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Exploded View & Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing LP Gas Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Insert LP Gas Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Secure LP Gas Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect LP Gas Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disconnect LP Gas Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Important Mosquito Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important Information about Octenol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important Information About Ultraviolet Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mosquito Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Controlling Mosquitoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Helpful Links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Checking for Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FineTune®: Customizing the Lure Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before each use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning Instructions / Routine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacing Igniter Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
End of Season Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
For Outdoor Use Only
(outside any enclosure)
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
1. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage.
2. Read the installation, operation, and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.
3. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire or explosion, which could cause
property damage, personal injury, or death.
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.
Save these instructions for future reference.
If you are assembling this unit for someone else,
give this manual to him or her to read and save
for future reference.
The use and installation of this product must conform to local codes. In absence of
local codes, use the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, CAN/CGA-B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
Manufactured in China for:
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC
Winston-Salem, NC USA
© 2006 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.
SV3000-OM-102 E
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Parts List
Exploded View
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Lure Cover
FineTune® Lure
TacTrap™
2
Engine Assembly
WaveDrawer™
Regulator/Hose Assembly
LP Gas Tank Cover
Battery Cover
Post
3
5
4
10 LP Gas Tank (Not Included)
11 Base
12 Base Insert
7
6
8
9
10
11
12
Hardware
ø8 x 180 mm Nickel Plated
Stake
4 pcs
1 pc
A
B
AA Battery
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Outdoor LP Gas Mosquito Exterminator Model No. SV3000
Assembly Instructions
For Easiest Assembly:
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE.
• To avoid losing any small components or hardware, assemble your product on a hard level
surface that does not have cracks or openings.
For assistance call 1.800.762.1142 toll free. Please have your owner’s manual and serial
number available for reference.
Insert Base Support
Insert Post
1
2
Insert FinueTune® Lure and Attach Lure Cover
Insert WaveDrawer™
5
6
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• Clear an area large enough to layout all components and hardware.
• Follow all steps in order to properly assemble your product.
• When applicable, tighten all hardware connections by hand first. Once the step is completed,
go back and fully tighten all hardware.
Insert Battery
Attach Engine Assembly
3
4
x 1
B
Attach TacTrap™
Insert Stakes
Note: Move SkeeterVac® to the final location before inserting stakes into ground.
7
8
x 4
A
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Outdoor LP Gas Mosquito Exterminator Model No. SV3000
Installing LP Gas Tank
To operate you will need (1) precision-filled standard grill LP gas
tank (20#) with external valve threads.
Connect LP Gas Tank
Before connecting, be sure that there is no debris caught in the
head of the LP gas tank, head of the regulator valve or in the
head of the burner and burner ports.
Note: An empty standard grill LP gas tank weighs approximately
18 lbs. A precision-filled standard grill LP gas tank should weigh
no more than 38 lbs.
Connect gas line to tank by turning knob clockwise until it
stops.
Insert LP Gas Tank
Place precision filled LP gas tank upright into hole in SkeeterVac® body so it is arranged for
vapor withdrawal.
Disconnect LP Gas Tank
Before disconnecting make sure the LP gas tank valve OFF.
Disconnect gas line to tank by turning knob counterclockwise
until it is loose.
Need a tank of gas? Try Blue Rhino® tank 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 tank or exchange
your empty for a precision filled one.
Place LP Gas Tank Cover
Place the LP gas tank cover onto the LP gas tank.
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Important Mosquito Information
Operating Instructions
Important Information
Checking for Leaks
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.
Tank/Gas Line Connection
Make 2-3 oz. of leak solution by mixing one part liquid
dishwashing soap with three parts water.
• 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
Turn LP gas tank “ON” at valve.
• To reduce and maintain mosquito populations it is important for your SkeeterVac® device to
operate continuously. Do not turn off the LP gas tank valve until your Skeetervac® turns off,
then immediately replace the empty tank with a full tank of propane
Spoon leak check solution at all “x” locations
If any bubbles appear turn LP gas tank “OFF”,
reconnect and re-test. If you continue to see bubbles
after several attempts, disconnect LP gas source and
contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
Regulator/Hose Assembly Connection
• Always contact our experts before returning product to place of purchase
If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank
“OFF”, wipe away solution and proceed.
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.
X
Placement
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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.
X
X
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.
X
X
Important Information About Ultraviolet Light
This device radiates intense ultraviolet (UV) light when operated.
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.
LP Gas Tank Valve
CAUTION: Do not look directly at the device during operation. Exposure to UV light,
even for a brief period, can damage your eyes.
If you live in an area with consistent wind, place your
SkeeterVac® device upwind from the primary mosquito
habitat.
For expert assistance call toll free - 1.888.762.1142.
Always contact our experts before returning product to place of purchase.
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.
Mosquito Facts
• About 3,000 species of mosquitoes have been identified on a worldwide basis.
Approximately 150 are known to exist in North America
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.
Lure Output: Fully Open
• 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!
FineTune®: Customizing the Lure Output
The amount of octenol your SkeeterVac® device dispenses
is important to maximizing performance. Some mosquito
Controlling Mosquitoes
species are highly attracted to octenol while others are less
attracted.
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.
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.
Lure Output: Half Open
• Dispose of cans, plastic containers, pots, or similar water-holding containers that have
accumulated on your property
Note: Lure lasts 60 days.
1. Remove Finetune® cover by turning counterclockwise.
2. Remove foil seal from the Finetune® Lure.
• Drill holes in the bottom of containers that you must leave out of doors – trash cans,
recycling bins, etc
3. Place Finetune® lure back into holder with holes orienting
upward.
• 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
4. Replace Finetune® cover.
5. Select the lure output by adjusting the Finetune® cover.
Lure Output: Closed
• Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish
Lighting
• 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
1. Read instructions before lighting.
2. Turn “ON” gas at LP gas tank.
3. Press and hold control valve button.
Igniter
Button
• Use landscaping features or drainage tools to eliminate standing water that collects in low
spots on your property
Control Valve
Button
4. IMMEDIATELY press and hold igniter button down until
you hear a “POP” sound indicating ignition. Normally
occurs within 20 seconds.
Helpful Links
More information about mosquitoes in the United States can be found on the following sites,
among many others.
5. Continue to hold control valve button for 30 seconds.
Battery
6. The needle on the engine gauge should begin to move
into the “Green” zone, the LED lights will be flickering
and the vacuum fan will be running with air flow out of
the engine bottom, indicating ignition is complete.
Button Placement
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.
CAUTION: If engine fails to light, shut LP gas off at tank and wait 5 minutes before
attempting to restart the engine by following the lighting instructions.
Turning Off
Turn LP gas tank “OFF” 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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Cleaning and Care
CAUTION: All cleaning and maintenance should be done when SkeeterVac® is cool
and with the fuel supply disconnected.
End of Season Storage
To lengthen the life of your SkeeterVac® device, perform these simple steps at the end of the
mosquito season.
CAUTION: DO NOT clean any SkeeterVac® part in a self cleaning oven.
CAUTION: This SkeeterVac® should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected on a regular
basis.
1. Turn valve on LP gas tank “OFF”.
2. Disconnect regulator/hose assembly from tank by turning knob counterclockwise.
3. Remove tank cover.
CAUTION: Abrasive cleaners will damage this product.
4. Remove LP gas tank and store outdoors away from children and must not be stored in a
building, garage or other enclosed area.
Before Each Use:
1. Keep the SkeeterVac® area clean and free from any
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
5. Remove and properly dispose of the TacTrap™ and FineTune® lure.
6. Cover your SkeeterVac® device to protect from dust and store it in a cool dry place.
CAUTION: Storage of an outdoor gas appliance indoors is only permissible if the tank
is disconnected and removed from the outdoor gas appliance.
2. Do not obstruct the flow of the combustion of LP and the
ventilation air.
3. Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the LP gas tank area
free and clear from debris.
Product Registration
call 1.800.762.1142.
4. See “Cleaning Instructions” for proper cleaning
LP Gas Tank Ventilation Area
instructions.
Cleaning Instructions / Routine Service
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 18-21 days.
Limited Warranty
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC (“Vendor”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this
product, and to no other person, that if this product 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 product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Vendor may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. 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.
Note: While unit is in use, check the following every 2-3 days:
• Check WaveDrawer™ and clean (if necessary).
• Check air passages for blockage.
1. Turn valve on LP gas tank “OFF”.
2. Disconnect hose/regulator gas line from tank by turning knob counterclockwise.
3. Remove empty tank replace with full LP gas tank.
4. Remove WaveDrawer™, empty and clean.
5. Slide WaveDrawer™ back into place.
6. Remove used TacTrap™ and dispose of properly.
7. Slide fresh TacTrap™ in place and remove protective paper.
8. Remove Finetune® cover by turning counterclockwise.
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, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance on
the product 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.
9. Remove used Finetune® lure (if necessary) and properly dispose.
Note: Finetune® Lure lasts 60 days.
10. Remove fresh Finetune® lure from package (if necessary). Dispose of packaging properly.
11. Place Finetune® lure back into holder with holes orienting upward.
12. Replace Finetune® cover.
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,
including the warranty of merchantability or the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
VENDOR ALSO DISCLAIMS AND ANY ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. VENDOR SHALL NO LIABILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Vendor further
disclaims any implied or express warranty of, and assumes no responsibility for, defects in
workmanship caused by third parties.
13. Select the lure output by adjusting the Finetune® cover.
14. Check engine and gas lines for any sign of damage or missing parts. Repair any problems
before attempting to start.
15. Reconnect gas line to LP gas tank by turning knob clockwise.
16. Remove tank cover from empty LP gas tank and place on full LP gas tank.
17. Perform leak check.
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 everyone.
18. Start following “Lighting” instructions.
19. Wash hands with soap and water.
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.
Replacing Igniter Battery
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:
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1. Turn LP gas tank valve “OFF”.
2. Open battery compartment by turning cap on
bottom of engine counterclockwise.
Troubleshooting
3. Remove used battery and properly dispose.
Problem
Engine will not light
Possible Cause
Igniter does not work
Prevention/Cure
Check battery; replace if
necessary
4. Place fresh AA battery into compartment –
negative (–) end goes in first.
Battery Placement
5. Secure cap by turning clockwise until it stops.
6. Start following “Lighting” instructions.
No LP gas
Check LP gas tank; replace if
necessary
Hold in control knob for 30
seconds. If it still does not
light, please call customer
Care.
If problems can not be correct by using these methods, please contact
1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
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