Blue Rhino GWU512B - Manual (Page 9)

Outdoor Patio Heater Model No. GWU512B Contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance. Do not return to place of purchase.
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9. Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. Keep dome and emitter clean at all times.
10. Do not clean heater with combustible or corrosive cleaners. Use warm, soapy water.
11. Do not paint engine, engine access panel or dome.
12. This heater should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
13. After a period of storage and/or nonuse, check for leaks, burner obstructions and
inspect for any abrasion, wear, cuts to the hose.
Cleaning Surfaces
1. Wipe surfaces clean with mild dishwashing detergent or baking soda.
2. For stubborn surfaces use a citrus based degreaser and a nylon scrubbing brush.
3. Rinse clean with water.
Note: While cleaning your unit, be sure to keep the area around the burner and pilot assembly
dry at all times. Do not submerge the control valve assembly. If the gas control is submerged
in water, do NOT use it. It must be replaced.
Maintenance
To enjoy years of outstanding performance from your heater, make sure you perform the
following maintenance activities on a regular basis:
1. Keep exterior surfaces clean.
2. Air flow must be unobstructed. Keep controls, burner, and circulating 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.
Note: In a salt-air environment (such as near an ocean), corrosion occurs more quickly than
normal. Frequently check for corroded areas and repair them promptly.
TIP: Use high-quality automobile wax to help maintain the appearance of your heater. Apply to
exterior surfaces from the pole down. Do not apply to emitter screen or domes.
Storage
Between uses:
1. Turn Control Knob OFF.
2. Disconnect LP source.
3. Store heater upright in an area sheltered from direct contact with inclement weather (such
as rain, sleet, hail, snow, dust and debris).
4. If desired, cover heater to protect exterior surfaces and to help prevent build up in air
passages.
Note: Wait until heater is cool before covering.
During periods of extended inactivity or when transporting:
1. Turn Control Knob “OFF”.
2. Disconnect LP source and move to a secure, well-ventilated location outdoors.
3. Store heater upright in an area sheltered from direct contact with inclement weather (such
as rain, sleet, hail, snow, dust and debris).
4. If desired, cover heater to protect exterior surfaces and to help prevent build up in air
passages.
5. Never leave LP tank exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Note: Wait until heater is cool before covering.
Cleaning and Care (continued) Product Registration
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call 1.800.762.1142.
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 two (2) years for the
burners; and one (1) year for all remaining parts 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.
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.
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or distributors, including the warranty of merchantability or the warranty of fitness for a
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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.
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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.
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.
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, LLC
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 USA
(800) 762-1142