Blue Rhino ES5000COMM Manuale Proprietario
Outdoor LP Gas Heater
Model No. ES5000COMMM
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This heater is for outdoor use only, and should not be used in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area.
garage or any other enclosed area.
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Always maintain at least 36 inch clearance (top and side) from
combustible materials. Do NOT use this appliance under any type of
overhang or roof.
combustible materials. Do NOT use this appliance under any type of
overhang or roof.
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Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance within ten feet (3.05 m) of
walls, structures or buildings.
walls, structures or buildings.
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This heater is not intended for and should never be used as an indoor
heater. TOXIC fumes can accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
heater. TOXIC fumes can accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
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This heater is safety certified for use in the United States and/or Canada
only. Do NOT modify for use in any other location. Modification will
result in a safety hazard and will void your warranty.
only. Do NOT modify for use in any other location. Modification will
result in a safety hazard and will void your warranty.
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This heater, from the factory, is for use with liquid propane (LP) gas only.
The conversion to or attempted use of natural gas in this LP gas heater
is dangerous, may cause bodily harm and will void your warranty.
The conversion to or attempted use of natural gas in this LP gas heater
is dangerous, may cause bodily harm and will void your warranty.
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LP gas characteristics:
a. LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become
a. LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become
aware of the characteristics before using any LP gas product.
b. LP gas is explosive under pressure, heavier than air, and settles/
pools in low areas.
c. LP gas in its natural state has no odor. For your safety, an odorant is
added that smells like rotten cabbage.
d. Contact with LP gas can cause freeze burns to skin.
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Apartment dwellers: Check with management to learn the requirements
and fire codes for using an LP gas heater in your apartment complex.
If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a ten foot (3.05 m)
clearance from any structure. Do NOT use on or under balconies.
and fire codes for using an LP gas heater in your apartment complex.
If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a ten foot (3.05 m)
clearance from any structure. Do NOT use on or under balconies.
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LP gas cylinder needed to operate. Only cylinders marked “propane”
may be used.
may be used.
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The LP gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance
with the Specifications for LP-gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department
of Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/
CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods; and Commission.
with the Specifications for LP-gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department
of Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/
CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods; and Commission.
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LP gas cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
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The LP gas cylinder must have a listed overfilling prevention device
(OPD).
(OPD).
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Only use LP gas cylinders equipped with a cylinder connection device
compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking appliances.
compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking appliances.
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The LP gas cylinder must have a cylinder collar to protect the cylinder
valve.
valve.
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Never use an LP gas cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar or
footing.
footing.
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Dented or rusted LP gas cylinders may be hazardous and should be
checked by your LP gas supplier prior to use.
checked by your LP gas supplier prior to use.
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The LP gas cylinder should not be dropped or handled roughly.
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LP gas cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children
and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
Your cylinder must never be stored where temperatures can reach over
125°F.
and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
Your cylinder must never be stored where temperatures can reach over
125°F.
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Do NOT insert any tool or foreign object into the valve outlet or safety
relief valve. You may damage the valve and cause a leak. Leaking
propane may result in an explosion, fire, severe personal injury or death.
relief valve. You may damage the valve and cause a leak. Leaking
propane may result in an explosion, fire, severe personal injury or death.
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Do NOT block holes in sides or back of the heater.
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Never keep an LP gas cylinder in a hot car or trunk. Heat will cause the
gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valve and allow gas
to escape.
gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valve and allow gas
to escape.
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Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in
use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is
provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result
in leakage of propane.
use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is
provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result
in leakage of propane.
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If heater is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder
and disconnected.
and disconnected.
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Do NOT store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
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Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
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A fire causing serious injury or damage to property may occur if the
above is not followed exactly.
above is not followed exactly.
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Never attempt to attach this heater to the self-contained LP gas system
of a camper trailer, motor home or house.
of a camper trailer, motor home or house.
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Never use charcoal, lighter fluid, lava rocks, gasoline, kerosene or
alcohol with this product.
alcohol with this product.
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Your heater has been checked at all factory connections for leaks.
Recheck all connections as described in the “Operating Instructions”
section, as shipping can loosen connections.
Recheck all connections as described in the “Operating Instructions”
section, as shipping can loosen connections.
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Check for leaks even if your unit was assembled by someone else.
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Do NOT operate if a gas leak is present. Gas leaks may cause a fire or
explosion.
explosion.
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You must follow all instructions in “Checking for Leaks” section before
operating. To prevent fire or explosion hazard when testing for a leak:
a. Always perform a leak test before lighting the heater and each time
operating. To prevent fire or explosion hazard when testing for a leak:
a. Always perform a leak test before lighting the heater and each time
the cylinder is connected for use.
b. No smoking. Do NOT use or permit sources of ignition in the area
while conducting a leak test.
c. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
d. Do NOT use matches, lighters, or a flame to check for leaks.
e. The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may
d. Do NOT use matches, lighters, or a flame to check for leaks.
e. The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may
impair the consumer’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate
the appliance.
the appliance.
f. Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the
detection of propane. Use caution and common sense when testing
for leaks.
for leaks.
g. Do NOT use heater until any and all leaks are corrected. If you are
unable to stop a leak, disconnect the LP gas supply. Call a gas
appliance serviceman or your local LP gas supplier.
appliance serviceman or your local LP gas supplier.
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This heater is designed to operate at an inlet pressure of 11 inches
water column.
water column.
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Do NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors
within 25 feet (7.62 m) of this appliance.
within 25 feet (7.62 m) of this appliance.
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Do NOT use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep heater area clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
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It is essential to keep the heater’s valve compartment, burners and
circulating air passages clean.
circulating air passages clean.
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Inspect heater before each use.
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Do NOT alter heater in any manner. Any alteration will void your
warranty.
warranty.
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Do NOT use the heater unless it is COMPLETELY assembled and all parts
are securely fastened and tightened.
are securely fastened and tightened.
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Do NOT build this model of heater in any built-in or slide-in
construction. Ignoring this warning could cause a fire or an explosion
that can damage property and cause serious bodily injury or death.
construction. Ignoring this warning could cause a fire or an explosion
that can damage property and cause serious bodily injury or death.
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This heater should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected on a regular
basis.
basis.
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Clean and inspect the hose before each use of the appliance. If there
is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks, the hose must be replaced
prior to operation.
is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks, the hose must be replaced
prior to operation.
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Use only the regulator and hose assembly provided. Use only the
replacement regulator and hose assembly specified by Blue Rhino
Global Sourcing, Inc.
replacement regulator and hose assembly specified by Blue Rhino
Global Sourcing, Inc.
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Use only Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc. factory-authorized parts. The
use of any part that is not factory-authorized can be dangerous and will
void your warranty.
use of any part that is not factory-authorized can be dangerous and will
void your warranty.
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Do NOT operate this appliance without reading “Operating Instructions”
in this manual.
in this manual.
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DANGER: Failure to follow the dangers, warnings and cautions in this manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion
causing damage to property.
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WARNINGS:
Important Safeguards