Important Mosquito Information; Checking For Leaks; Mosquito Facts; Controlling Mosquitoes - Blue Rhino SkeeterVac SV3100 Owner's Manual

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Important Mosquito Information

Important Information
Your SkeeterVac device operates 24 hours a day to help reduce the nuisance of mosquitoes.
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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 temperatures remain above 50ºF
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• To reduce and maintain mosquito populations it is important for your SkeeterVac
operate continuously. Do not turn off the LP gas tank valve until your Skeetervac
then immediately replace the empty tank with a full tank of propane
• Always contact our experts before returning product to place of purchase
Important Information About Octenol
Your SkeeterVac device includes a lure that contains octenol (1-octen-3-ol). This pesticide is
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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.
Important Information About Ultraviolet Light
This device radiates intense ultraviolet (UV) light when operated.
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 - 1.888.762.1142.
Always contact our experts before returning product to place of purchase.

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
• 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!

Controlling Mosquitoes

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.
• Dispose of cans, plastic containers, pots, or similar water-holding containers that have
accumulated on your property
• 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
• 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
• 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: http://www.mosquito.org
• US Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mosquitoes
• National Center for Infectious Diseases: http://www.cdc.gov . Search for "Mosquitoes".
None of the agencies listed above is an endorser of the SkeeterVac
the list above does not signify that they endorse the SkeeterVac
customer information only.
Operating Instructions

Checking for Leaks

Tank/Gas Line Connection
Make 2-3 oz. of leak solution by mixing one part liquid
dishwashing soap with three parts water.
Make sure control knobs are off.
Turn LP gas tank "ON" at valve.
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turns off,
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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.
If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank
"OFF", wipe away solution and proceed.
Placement
Properly positioning your SkeeterVac
important to maximizing performance. Since the
SkeeterVac
placed at least 10 feet from your living areas.
Mosquitoes typically live in areas that are shady, wet
and/or moist. Determine the primary mosquito habitat
and place your SkeeterVac
to it.
If you live in an area with consistent wind, place your
SkeeterVac
habitat.
Maximum performance may require relocating your
SkeeterVac
your foot on the cart base and tilt backward by holding the
handle. Pull to the new location.
FineTune
The amount of octenol your SkeeterVac
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.
Note: Lure lasts 60 days.
1. Remove Finetune
2. Remove foil seal from the Finetune
3. Place Finetune
upward.
4. Replace Finetune
5. Select the lure output by adjusting the Finetune
Lighting
1. Read instructions before lighting.
2. Turn "ON" gas at LP gas tank.
3. Press and hold control valve button.
4. IMMEDIATELY press and hold igniter button down until
you hear a "POP" sound indicating ignition. Normally
occurs within 20 seconds.
5. Continue to hold control valve button for 30 seconds.
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.
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device. Links provided for
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Turning Off

Turn LP gas tank "OFF" by turning valve clockwise until it stops.
device is
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device attracts mosquitoes it should be
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device as close as possible
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device upwind from the primary mosquito
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device from time to time. To move, place
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: Customizing the Lure Output
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® device dispenses
cover by turning counterclockwise.
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® Lure.
lure back into holder with holes orienting
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cover.
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CAUTION: Do not operate with WaveDrawer
on the WaveDrawer
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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.
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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Regulator/Hose Assembly Connection
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X
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X
LP Gas Tank Valve
Lure Output: Fully Open
Lure Output: Half Open
cover.
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cover
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Lure Output: Closed
Igniter
Button
Control Valve
Button
Battery
Button Placement
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