Blue Rhino Endless Summer 81000, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...rvice or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Read the installation operation and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY For Outdoor Use Only outside any enclosure Solamente Para Uso En Exteriores fuera de cualquier recinto ...

Page 2: ...l and Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Storage and Handling of Liquefied 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 WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to appliance 2 Extinguish any open f...

Page 3: ...ld be seriously damaged Do not modify 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 and extension hose before each use of the appliance If a damaged part is detected do not operate until an original equipment replacement part has been properly installed Use of unauth...

Page 4: ...urner 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 Heater does not reach proper temperature Note At temperatures less than 40ºF 5ºC heat outp...

Page 5: ... Post Shroud Cover Housing Access Panel Plastic Ring Base Weight Components Used In Picture Qty Description Step 4 Medium Screw 1 3 Medium Nut 3 1 Thumb Screw 5 1 Lock up Bracket 5 1 Finial 4 1 Dome Cap 4 1 Extension Hose 6 Hardware Extension Hose Lock up Mount Bracket Owner s manual and assembly instructions 81000 portable outdoor heater 3 3 03 ...

Page 6: ... contact 1 800 762 1142 for assistance 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 1 7 16 Wrench 1 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 Leak Detection Solution Instructions on how to make solution are included in Step 7 1 20 lb 4 5 gallon precision filled LP Gas Grill Cylinder Note Yo...

Page 7: ...line them up with the holes Step 3 Attach Dome to Emitter Line up three studs in Emitter with holes in Dome Slide Dome carefully over studs clamping Top Wire Guard securely in place Note It may be necessary to adjust prongs of the Top Wire Guard slightly to provide a secure fit Install 3 Nuts on studs and tighten with 7 16 wrench Do not over tighten Step 4 Attach Dome Cap Lay Dome Cap on Dome cove...

Page 8: ...n Section 1 Safety First Step 6 Gas Hook up Note For best results use heater with a 20 lb cylinder The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the appliance must be used and replacements must be those specified by the manufacturer To connect 20 lb Cylinder Slip end of flexible gas line with brass fitting through center hole of Base and up to threaded portion of regulator Line up threads...

Page 9: ...r the connection is safe If bubbles appear there is a leak Loosen and re tighten this connection Re check for a leak If you continue to see bubbles after several attempts disconnect propane source and contact 1 800 762 1142 Step 8 Install Access Panel Slide top tab of Access Panel inside Shroud Cover Lower bottom of Panel until closed and rotate Knob until lock flange rotates inside of slot on pla...

Page 10: ... around the object and insert the 2 bolts through the open holes in one bracket and into the matching threaded holes in the second bracket Position bracket within 6 of the middle of the cylinder Finger tighten bolts Slide the 20 lb cylinder into the curved portion of the bracket making sure strapping ends are not between cylinder and bracket Enclose cylinder in strap and securely tighten strap in ...

Page 11: ...lways wait at least 5 minutes for gas to dissipate Lighting 1 Turn Gas Control Knob to OFF position 2 Push in Control Knob and rotate to ON position This will light burner If necessary keep depressing and rotating Knob until burner lights 3 Once burner is lit hold Control Knob in for at least 30 seconds and release 4 If burner does not stay lit wait 5 minutes and repeat steps 2 and 3 5 Once burner...

Page 12: ...w or produce thick black smoke indicating an obstruction of airflow through the burners If yellow flame is detected turn off heater and gas supply and consult Troubleshooting on page 13 Re lighting Note For your safety Control Knob cannot be turned ON without first depressing Control Knob in OFF position and then rotating to ON 1 Turn Gas Control Knob to OFF 2 Wait at least 5 minutes to let gas di...

Page 13: ...r ventilation Heater is away from gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors Heater is away from windows air intake openings sprinklers and other water sources Heater is at least 36 from combustible materials Heater is on a hard and level surface There are no signs of spider or insect nests All burner passages are clear All air circulation passages are clear Children pets clothing flammable mat...

Page 14: ...couple Replace thermocouple Clean contact Contact certified technican Burner flame is low Note Heater operates at reduced efficiency below 40ºF 5ºC Gas pressure is low Outdoor temperature is less than 40ºF and tank is less than 1 4 full Control knob fully ON Turn Control Knob OFF and replace cylinder or canister Use a full cylinder or canister Check burner and all openings for blockage Emitter glo...

Page 15: ...lating air passageways clean Signs of possible blockage include Gas odor with extreme yellow tipping of flame Heater does NOT reach the desired temperature Heater glow is excessively uneven Heater makes popping noises Spiders and insects can nest in burner or orifices This dangerous condition can damage heater and render it unsafe for use Clean burner holes by using a heavy duty pipe cleaner Compr...

Page 16: ...faces Note Wait until heater is cool before covering Never leave LP cannister exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat Service To learn how to service and procure parts for worn out defective or damaged components contact 1 800 762 1142 for assistance or e mail CustomerService BlueRhino com Please supply model number and serial ID number for best service support These numbers can be found on t...

Page 17: ...up etc Damage or repairs related to spider or insect nesting Damage due to weather conditions Warranty Procedures For service or replacement parts please call 1 800 762 1142 for return authorization and further instructions All returns must be sent via prepaid freight Legal Rights No one else is authorized to make any warranties on behalf of manufacturer THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRA...

Page 18: ... Standard CAN1 2 23 M82 Rating Maximum 14 000 BTU hr input Heat Range Up to 10 foot diameter Fuel Liquid Propane Gas LP Cylinder Size Nominal 20 lb 5 Gallon OR 14 1 oz 400 grams 16 4 oz 465 grams Inlet gas supply pressure Maximum 150 PSI Minimum 5 PSI Manifold Pressure 11 00 in W C Supply Pressure 0 41 psig 11 00 in W C Engine IPP E8 Safety Features 100 Burner shut off Tilt Switch Manufacturer Blu...

Page 19: ...18 Owner s manual and assembly instructions 81000 portable outdoor heater 3 3 03 Contact 1 800 762 1142 for assistance Do not return to place of purchase ...

Page 20: ...rcing A wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Rhino Corporation NASDAQ RINO 104 Cambridge Plaza Drive Winston Salem NC 27104 USA 1 800 762 1142 www bluerhino com 2003 CPD Associates All Rights Reserved Made in China 81000 OM 102 ...