For Your Safety - Blue Rhino GLL1300W Owner's Manual

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Do NOT store or use
For Outdoor Use Only
gasoline or other liquids
(outside any enclosure)
with flammable vapors
in the vicinity of this or
DANGER
any other appliance.
If you smell gas -
1. Do not attempt to
light appliance.
Do NOT leave this
2. Extinguish any open
appliance unattended
flame.
while it is in operation.
3. Disconnect from fuel
supply.
W DANGER: Failure to follow the instructions,
dangers, warnings and cautions in this
manual may result in serious bodily injury
DANGER
or death, or in a fire or an explosion
causing damage to property.
W WARNING:
W This lantern is for outdoor use only, and
should not be used in a building, garage or
any other enclosed area.
W Do NOT operate, light or use this appliance
within eight feet of walls, structures or
buildings.
W This lantern is NOT for commercial use.
W This lantern 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
CARBON MONOXIDE
and will void your warranty.
HAZARD
W This lantern is for use with liquid propane
(LP) gas only. The conversion to or
• This appliance can attempted use of natural gas in this LP gas
lantern is dangerous and will void your
produce carbon
warranty.
W LP Gas Characteristics:
monoxide which has
a. LP gas is flammable and hazardous if
no odor. handled improperly. Become aware of
the characteristics before using any LP
gas product.
• Using it in an
b. LP gas is explosive under pressure,
enclosed space can
heavier than air, and settles and pools
in low areas.
kill you.
c. LP gas in its natural state has no odor.
For your safety, an odorant is added that
• Never use this
smells like rotten cabbage.
d. Contact with LP gas can cause freeze
appliance in an
burns to skin.
enclosed space such
W Do NOT store a spare LP cylinder within ten
feet (3.05 m) of this appliance.
as a camper, tent, car
W An LP cylinder not connected for use
should not be stored in the vicinity of this
or home.
or any other appliance.
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W LP gas tank needed to operate. Only tanks
WARNING
marked "propane" may be used.
W 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.), Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for
the Transportation of Dangerous Goods;
or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/
CSA-B339.
W LP gas tank must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal.
W Dented or rusted LP gas tanks may be
hazardous and should be checked by your
LP gas supplier prior to use.
W The LP gas tank should not be dropped or
handled roughly.
DANGER
W LP gas tanks 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 tank must never be
stored where temperatures can reach over
125°F.
W Never attempt to attach this lantern to the
self-contained LP gas system of a camper
trailer, motor home, or house.
W The use of alcohol or drugs may impair the
consumer's ability to properly assemble or
safely operate the appliance.
W Never use lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene,
or alcohol with this product.
W Your lantern has been checked at all
factory connections for leaks. Recheck all
connections, as movement in shipping can
loosen connections.
W Check for leaks even if your unit was
assembled for you by someone else.
W Do NOT operate if a gas leak is present. Gas
leaks may cause a fire or explosion.
W You must follow all leak-checking
procedures before operating. To prevent fire
or explosion hazard when testing for a leak:
a. Always perform a leak test before
lighting this lantern and each time the
tank 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. Do NOT use lantern 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.
W Do NOT use in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep lantern area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
W Keep all combustible items and surfaces
at least 21 inches (53 cm) away from this
lantern at all times. Do NOT use this lantern
or any gas product under any overhead
or near any unprotected combustible
constructions.
W It is essential to keep this lantern's valve
compartment, burner, and circulating air
passages clean. Inspect lantern before
each use.
W Do NOT alter this lantern in any manner.
Doing so will violate your warranty.
W Do NOT use this lantern unless it is
COMPLETELY assembled and all parts are
securely fastened and tightened.
W This lantern should be thoroughly cleaned
and inspected on a regular basis.
W Use only the regulator provided. The
replacement regulator should be that
specified by the manufacturer.
W Use only Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc.
factory-authorized parts. The use of any
part that is not factory-authorized can
be dangerous. This will also void your
warranty.
W Do NOT use this appliance without reading
"Operating Instructions" in this manual.
W Do NOT touch metal parts of this lantern
until they have completely cooled (about
45 min.) to avoid burns, unless you are
wearing protective gear (pot holders,
gloves, BBQ mittens, etc.).
W Do NOT install or use in or on boats or
recreational vehicles (RV).
W Do NOT use this lantern in a vehicle trunk,
station wagon, mini-van or sport utility
vehicle (SUV).
W When using this lantern, fire extinguishing
materials should be readily accessible.
W Do NOT use lantern in high winds.
W Never lean over this lantern when lighting.
W Do NOT use this lantern if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part or control
system and any gas control that has been
under water.
W Do NOT leave a lit lantern. Keep children
and pets away from lantern at all times.
W Allow this lantern to cool before storing.
W Storage of lantern indoors is permissible
only if the tank is disconnected, removed
from this lantern and properly stored
outdoors.
W Do NOT attempt to disconnect the gas
regulator from the tank or any gas fitting
while this lantern is in use.
W Disconnect cylinder when not in use.
W Always use your lantern on a hard, non-
combustable level surface. An asphalt or
blacktop surface may not be acceptable for
this purpose.
W Do NOT use directly on wooden decks and
wooden picnic tables.
W Keep all electrical cords away from a hot
lantern.
W This lantern is not intended for and should
never be used as a heater. TOXIC fumes can
accumulate and cause asphyxiation.
W After a period of storage and/or nonuse,
check for leaks, and burner obstructions.
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W If lantern is not in use, the tank must
3. Insert Globe
be disconnected and stored in a proper
location.
W Please use protective gloves when
assembling this product.
W Do NOT force parts together as this can
result in personal injury or damage to the
product.
W Deaths, serious injury or damage to
property may occur if the above is not 4. Attach Cap
followed exactly.
Assembly Instructions
DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE.
For assistance, call 1.800.762.1142 toll-free. Please
have your Owner's Manual and model number
available for reference.
Note: The model number can be found on the base
5. Attach LP Gas Tank
of the lantern.
Assembly Tips:
1. Select an area where you will assemble this
product. To protect components, choose a smooth
surface that's free of cracks or openings.
2. Spread out all parts.
3. Tighten all connections by hand. Be careful not
to over-tighten. That could damage surfaces or
strip threads.
6. Insert Into Base
4. For best results, complete each step in the order
presented.
To complete assembly you will need:
• (1) Leak Detection Solution (instructions on how
to make solution are included in "Operating
Instructions" section).
• (1) 14.1 oz or (1) 16.4 oz LP gas tank.
Operating Instructions
Typical assembly is approximately 5 minutes.
This lantern is designed to operate with a one pound
1. Attach Handle
7-3/8" high disposable / 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz. propane
gas tank (DOT 39 Cylinder).
Do NOT ATTEMPT TO REFILL ANY ONE POUND
(16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz.) PROPANE GAS TANKS!
Connecting Gas Tank
1. Make sure the control knob is in the "OFF"
position (Figure 1).
2. Lubricate the threads of the regulator valve
with petroleum jelly. Insert the gas tank into the
regulator valve and hand-tighten firmly (Figure 2).
3. Insert LP gas tank into the base.
2. . Attach Mantles
4. Test for leaks.
Note: • Tie the mantles around grooves in burner.
Disconnecting LP Gas Tank
• Evenly distribute folds on mantle. Cut off the
1. Turn the control knob to the "OFF " position
extra string.
(Figure 1).
2. Rotate LP gas tank counterclockwise until it is
detached (Figure 3).
3. Store the LP gas tank in a proper location, per
instructions on the LP gas tank.
Checking for Leaks
Burner Connection
1. Make sure the control valve is securely fastened to
the burner (Figure 4).
W WARNING: Failure to inspect this connection
or follow these instructions could cause a
fire or an explosion which can cause death,
serious bodily injury, or damage to property.
2. If the burner/venturi tube does not rest flush to
the control valve, please contact 1.800.762.1142
for assistance.
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