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1. Power only awaonooniidiiidiiiiiii Satellite Gas unit Power only Gas Cylinder and nower Satellite me Gas Cylinder A Gas Manifold can disperse low pressure gas from a larger gas cylinder to multiple gas traps Only available on special request 11 of 16 Maintenance amp Servicing After installation the Mosquito Trap Series 4 will require maintenance at regular intervals to ensure maximum catch performance Use the following checklist 1 Check that the tray still has water and lure Top up or clean the tray out and add more water and lure In hot weather the tray may need topping up or cleaned and replenished several times a week 2 Check the catch in the tray If a large catch dispose of contents clean and refill with water and lure 3 Ifusing a CO2 Modulator replace every 30 days if using lactic lure add each time you fill the tray 4 Check gas is operational and replace gas cylinder if needed To determine if the cylinder still contains gas remove the outlet of the gas hose from the CO2 Modulator Page 7 or from clip and place hose tip in a container of water to observe bubbling of CO2 If bubbling the system is working and the bottle still contains gas If there are no bubbles replace the gas bottle you can also just crack open the gas hose to the bottle slightly and you will hear the gas 1f you do not then your bottle needs replacing 3 kilos last just over 1 month Troubleshooting2. the water in the collection tray Spectrum Light Random frequencies of pulsed light are refracted through a prismatic disperser to provide a wide spectrum of attractive light wavelengths to cater to the selective nature of some mosquito species Ultraviolet Light UV UV light attracts certain species particularly night feeders The Trap is fitted with 4 pulsing UV LEDs Sound Mosquitoes are attracted to a certain varying sound frequency Movement Mosquitoes are attracted to the movement of potential hosts The pulsing of varying coloured light frequencies through the spectrum prism gives the illusion of movement to a female mosquito Color Mosquitoes are drawn to dark colors The dark casing with the white tray of the trap helps mosquito in flight orientation toward a host Supplemental Lures Various attractants and attractant blends can be used to supplement the built in attractors such as 9 10 11 Carbon Dioxide CO2 Mosquitoes can detect the CO from the breath of a mammal from up to 30 meters away Female mosquitoes use CO to orient themselves towards a suitable host to feed on CO is a primary attractant to most species of mosquitoes It can be plumed to open air as continuous flow or pulsed through the CO Modulator Lactic Acid Released naturally through human perspiration and animal sweat EPA registered lures can be used separately or in lure blends in the tray Octenol is attractive to many species of mo
3. they move to human gathering places In other words the trap should act as a barrier between the breeding or resting area and where people gather Face the trap towards the mosquito breeding and resting areas Don t place the trap in wide open cleared areas in full sun The direction of prevailing winds should be considered when choosing a site as mosquitoes sense their prey from downwind and fly upwind to a host always try to place the trap in an area shielded from the wind Don t face the trap into the hot afternoon sun Keep the trap out of reach of children Generally mount the trap at waist to head high When using carbon dioxide gas please note that the gas is heavier than air therefore the gas will fall and drift downhill Try to locate the trap on high ground if placing it on an undulating site It is best to place the gas cylinder in the shade or covered and where it will not be knocked or tripped over Secure it safely so it won t topple Follow safety instructions provided on the gas cylinder The standard gas regulator hose is 1 5m in length The position of an external power point sometimes located in the home meter box will influence where you place the trap The electrical cord from the power point to the outdoor transformer is 6 feet 2m The standard electrical cord from the transformer to the unit is 15 feet 5m longer lengths are available The trap can be mounted to a wall fence or other suitable structure As
4. SEE INSIDE MANUAL FOR DIRECTIONS FOR USE 29 BANTRAP 23 Mosquito Control System ANTR At EPA EST NUMBER 089967 AUS 001 Mosquito Control System TRAPPING DEVICE TO CONTROL BITING MOSQUITOES AND MIDGE Net Contents Mosquito Trap Instruction Manual Electrical Cord and Powerpack Product of M Tech International Pty Ltd 39 Taree Street Burleigh Heads 4220 QLD Australia Net Weight T 61 7 5593 5188 F 61 7 5593 5587 7 50 Ibs www bantix com au COLOURS OF TRAP MAY VARY Gas Bantrap Regulator Hose Modulator Fitting The modulators are disposable and environmentally friendly The gas hose fits onto bottle and then pushes into trumpet feeder below The trumpet feeder above clips into the modulator below once red cap below is removed from the modulator The red cap below unscrews from the modulator below which has food grade safe liquid honey inside of it and the trumpet connected fo the hose clips into the modulator below you throw away the modulator and trumpet after 30 days use a i js d Modulator 39 Taree Street Burleigh Heads Queensland 4220 Australia Phone 6175593 5188 Fax 617 5593 5587 www bantrap com BANTRA BANTRAP CO Honey MODULATOR m replacement disposable Contents Modulators x3 l NF Inner Stem x3 WS Installation Instructions 3 q Box weight 12 oz p a i NTR A Honey not for human or animal consumption www bantrap com 39 Taree Street Burleig
5. To determine if the trap has power 1 Are the lights functioning 2 If not check to ensure the transformer is plugged into the power point and switched on 3 Ensure the transformer to trap electrical lead is properly plugged into both the transformer and the trap 4 Ifthe problem persists call your distributor or installer What should you do if the trap is not catching or is catching too few mosquitoes and biting midge 1 Ifthe trap has power but there is no catch check whether the fan is operating While the trap is Uo switched on place your hand a short way carefully into the trap mouth Page 6 You will feel circulating air Review the placement guidelines to confirm that the trap is in the best position Sometimes moving the trap a few meters will change results Depending on the species how high the trap is off the ground could influence results e g Aedes aegypti often come in low to attack a host Are you using CO2 Is the bottle empty Put the gas regulator hose outlet end separate it from the CO2 Modulator into a container of water to observe bubbling No bubbles no gas Note CO is a primary attractant to mosquitoes and biting midge and can have a big influence on catch rates CO also enhances the attractiveness of attractants such as lactic acid Do the other supplied lures need refreshing or exchanging If you are using a CO2 Modulator it should be exchanged approx every 30 days if using lactic acid top u
6. eking female mosquitoes All standard Mosquito Trap Series 4 units are made with the holes to accommodate the clips to fit a CO Modulator See Fig 2 However the two plastic clips are not provided in the standard non gas Series 4 trap If you want to upgrade a non gas series 4 Trap you presently have into a gas modulator trap the clips CO Modulator and Gas Regulator Hose have to be ordered separately as a kit The Mosquito Trap Series 4 gas will come with a CO Modulator two mounting clips and a Gas Regulator Hose and Nylon washer The clips will need to be inserted as per Fig 1 The CO Modulator is a consumable and should be replaced every 30 days it is made from environmentally friendly recyclable plastic Clips x 2 H CO Modulator Clip is pushed into hole Gas Regulator Hose connected to the CO Modulator 1 080908 8 of 16 Placement Guidelines Position the trap away from where people gather in order to draw the mosquitoes away do not put it close to your pool or verandah where people are sitting as the female will always land to feed on the largest landing area which is you Place at least 5 to 10 meters away 15 to 30 feet If possible place the trap near where the mosquitoes are breeding wetlands creeks standing water etc Locate the trap near to where mosquitoes rest trees shrubs tall grass culverts and under high set houses Locate the trap to intercept the mosquitoes before
7. ervice contract in the event that you need to make a claim on the warranty More Information Further information on the Mosquito Trap can be found by contacting your local installer or distributor User Manual Addendum Installing the Filter Washer to Gas Bottle VERY IMPORTANT Before the CO Gas is connected make sure that the white circular washer white which comes with the gas hose is installed into the outlet of the gas bottle see Diagram 1 below The washer will only fit into the gas bottle one way Once the washer is in place install the gas hose figure 2 and tighten gas hose nut with spanner figure 3 When the hose is connected and tightened place the other end firmly into the modulator insert and clip the plastic clip onto the hose to keep it in place Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 14 of 16 This page left intentionally blank
8. h Heads Qld 4220 Australia CO2 MODULATOR HONEY CODE MSA MOD HONEY For Carbon Dioxide CO2 ONLY Honey not for human or animal consumption Keep out of reach of children Install using the installation instructions provided BANTRAP 39 Taree Street Burleigh Heads Qld 4220 Australia www bantrap com The Bantrap Series 4 mosquito trap Known as the Mosquito Slayer series 4 in Australia User manual Model MTS4 CO2 gas Model MTS4 Non gas Re pe E ian mu La EPA Est number 089967 AUS 001 Read This First Please read the instructions in this manual carefully They are intended to help you install and operate your Mosquito Trap safely and effectively Information in this document is subject to change without notice The gas used is CO carbon dioxide the same gas used in soft drinks it is not Propane Intended use The Mosquito Trap is designed to impact the breeding cycle and to reduce the local populations of a variety of mosquitoes and midges The Supplier does not claim that use of this product will result in complete removal of mosquitoes or biting midge from a location Factors including best placement of the trap regular maintenance upkeep of lures and prevailing environmental conditions will affect results Designed for outdoor use Copyright Copyrighted 2008 by the Supplier All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means e
9. he way so it won t be tripped over pulled or run over by a lawn mower There is a power socket at both ends Use either one clock model trap shown here Connect the gas regulator hose brass nut to the gas cylinder and tighten fit nylon washer between nut and bottle See Figure 12 Attach the hose end to a Modulator as shown on Figure 11 page 8 Figure 12 10 of 16 Installing a Trap Barrier Generally up to three Mosquito traps can be linked to form a trapping barrier using a maximum ten meter cable between the traps The gas trap provides the CO into the area as CO is able to attract mosquitoes from up to 300 meters Two Satellite units can be linked to the gas trap The base trap sources its power from the transformer and provides 12 volt power to the closest Satellite unit via a standard10 meter waterproof electrical cord This Satellite unit in turn provides power to the next Satellite unit via another electrical cord It is important to note that the control trap does not feed carbon dioxide to the Satellite units only the power as the CQO dispensed from the gas trap is attracting the female mosquito into the area and they will be attracted to the satellite traps as well as the gas trap As seen below you can also use 3 gas traps with individual bottles and powered by the one transformer Below are different combinations where a manifold is required they are supplied on order from your dealer
10. k your distributor about trolleys Do not place the trap in range of automatic sprinklers do not fill tray by squirting a hose into the trap it is water resistant for outdoor use not flood proof 9 of 16 Procedure lE Connecting power 4 Connecting the gas 8 2 Note The gas regulator hose via the modulator dispenses pulsed CO continuously 24 7 CAUTION When disconnecting the hose from the bottle turn off the bottle valve first and take care not lose the nylon washer Installing the Trap Mount the trap horizontally to a suitable vertical surface such as a fence wall or post Take the weight of the unit approx 4 kg full into consideration when deciding on the mounting surface and also when selecting the proper fasteners Fix two 5mm screws with 8mm heads to a suitable mounting surface leaving the screws extended approximately 5mm See Figure 9 for spacing Hang the trap using the two key holes to mount to the two screws See Figure 10 Note Screws are not provided Find a suitable out of the way position for the all weather transformer It can be mounted to a wall or other structure to keep it out of reach of children Plug the transformer into the power point Plug the electrical cord into the transformer The Figure 10 electrical cord is all weather low voltage Plug the other end of the electrical cord into the trap power socket See Figure 11 Note The electrical cord should be placed out of t
11. lectronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express permission of The Supplier Patent The Mosquito Trap technology has protection under US Patent No 6 199 316 and other patents pending Known as the Mosquito Slayer series 4 gas and non gas models in Australia and 78 other countries throughout the world Only use EPA registered lures Read and follow all labels directions on any EPA registered lure used Head Office 39 Taree Street Queensland Australia 4220 T 61755935188 www bantix com au USA Distributor Phone Email Web Fax 2 of 16 Table of Contents Safety First 4 Specification Sheet 5 How the Mosquito Trap Works 6 Gas Regulator Hose Modulator fitting 7 CO Modulator Fact Sheet 8 Placement Guidelines 9 Installing the Trap 10 Installing a Trap Barrier 11 Maintenance amp Servicing 12a Troubleshooting 12b Risk Assessment 13 Warranty 14a More information on gas and hose fitting 14b 3 of 16 Safety First Keep out of reach of children Keep pets away from the unit Do not put fingers or hands inside the machine when it is operating Avoid direct eye contact with UV light Prolonged exposure may cause eye injury To prevent fire or shock hazard do not hose the unit or immerse in water The trap uses 12 V AC or DC power and comes with an approved transformer Do not use unapproved transformers To avoid malfunction do not position the trap in range of automatic sprinklers To avoid the tra
12. m For both the Standard and Satellite 220 240 VAC to A Standard and up to two Satellite units can be 12VAC DC 5 Amp linked to form multiple unit barriers More units can 50 60Hz be linked when powered by high output solar panels or larger transformers Please note The Series 4 non gas Trap can easily be upgraded to a carbon dioxide trap by purchasing a gas regulator hose which controls gas flow directly from a CO cylinder The gas can be dispensed to air or the hose can also feed through a CO Modulator to produce pulsing of the gas The CO Cylinder is not provided with trap 2 Approved Lactic acid _and Octanol lures _can be purchased from some retail outlets Any EPA registered products can be used Ask for details Any EPA registered product can be used Ask for details 5 of 16 Power in AC or DC socket at Tray holds 2L of water Add lure to water How the Mosquito Trap Works Series 4 Gas Regulator Hose CO Modulator aN Circulating air pushes the mosquitoes into tray to drown Attractant Description Built in Attractors 1 2 Heat Mosquitoes are drawn to the body heat of humans A heating element in the trap produces a controlled radiating warm surface that closely mimics typical body temperature Moisture The trap produces a moist warm air stream that simulates human perspiration Moisture is provided by evaporation induced by the fan circulated warm air passing over
13. p becoming a breeding site for mosquitoes do not allow water to accumulate in the tray when the trap is not operating If the trap is not going and you leave it mounted outdoors pull the tray out The Risk Assessment included in this document shows that this equipment is safe when installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer s guidelines 4 of 16 Specification Sheet MODEL NUMBER MTS4 VARIANTS 1 STANDARD UNIT 2 SATELLITE UNIT 3 GAS UNIT Heat Moisture PRODUCT DETAIL On board heater From solution in the tray Olas STD x Spectrum Light UY Pulsed light at varying wavelengths Coloured Light YY Randomly pulsed select colours of light Movement Pattern of light action provides illusion of host movement Sound Dark Colour Contrast Colour Power Requirement Average Running Power Consumption Standard Transformer Trap Dimensions Trap Weight Weight of Standard Unit Shipping Pack Weight of Satellite Shipping Pack Shipping Carton Dimensions System Configurations Carbon Dioxide Lactic Acid Octenol y Mimics a feeding female mosquito y o v y v White tray provides contrast to black and white and makes for easier sighting of captured mosquitoes and midge 12V AC DC 50 60Hz Can run off solar and battery power 1Amp A 220 240 VAC to 120V AC 3 Amp transformer is also available 12VAC DC 5 Amp 50 60Hz Soemx 22emxBrem 44cm x 23 cm x 23c
14. p each time you fill the water tray Remember that prevailing conditions such as wind speed humidity moon phases etc will influence catches High winds or lots of rain will decrease catch rates A good minimum testing period is an entire moon phase 30 days A breeding cycle is 4 to 7 weeks after this cycle you should have a noticeable reduction in mosquito numbers Use two indicators to determine outcome 8 1 Are you regularly catching mosquitoes and or biting midge each night or day Please note that catch rates will vary quite considerably due to environmental conditions so don t expect to catch the same number each night 8 2 Is the bite pressure diminishing In other words are your being bitten less as time goes on 12 of 16 Risk Assessment Mosquito Trap Series 4 Product Name MOSQUITO TRAP SERIES 4 Product Code MTS4 The following Risk Assessment identifies possible Hazards that may be incurred in the installation and operation of the Mosquito Trap Series 4 To reduce the likelihood of any Hazards occurring and to ensure that the Mosquito Trap Series 4 is installed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications the User Manual must be read before installing this product Risk Assessment Calculation Possible per RISK C Likelihood Severity onsequences Lifting incorrect lifting UV Light staring into UV Eye Injury light Cuts Abrasion placing hand up inside operating Personal Injury
15. squitoes especially when combined with CO3 Octenol is a naturally occurring by product that comes from animals that ingest large amounts of vegetable matter such as cattle EPA registered octenol in cartridge form can be fitted 12 The CO Modulator device pulses the carbon dioxide dispensed from a cylinder and emits a plume of 13 CO Read and follow all Label instructions for EPA registered lures 6 of 16 Gas Regulator Hose Modulator fitting The modulators are disposable and environmentally friendly The gas hose fits onto bottle and then pushes into trumpet feeder below The trumpet feeder above clips into the modulator below once red cap below is removed from the modulator The red cap above unscrews from the modulator below which has food grade safe liquid attractant inside of it and the trumpet connected to the hose clips into the modulator below you throw away the modulator and trumpet after 30 days use Modulator 7 of 16 Co2 Modulator Fact Sheet For the Mosquito Trap Series 4 CO Modulator can be used when the Mosquito Trap Series 4 is fitted with a proprietary Gas Regulator Hose to dispense carbon dioxide direct from a CO cylinder The CO Modulator See Fig 3 amp 4 changes the continuous flow of CO coming through the Gas Regulator Hose into intermittent plumes This pulsing of the CO more closely mimics the breathing pattern of mammals and has been shown to increase catch rates of host se
16. trap Electrocution incorrect faulty power cords Personal Injury High YES or moisture ingress a Ens erulee power Personal Injury Medium YES RISK ASSESSMENT CHART LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM pent Significant Significant Discussion HIGH Significant Significant Significant 1 011008 13 of 16 Warranty The Mosquito Trap Series 4 is guaranteed against defects in materials and or workmanship under normal conditions of use for 12 months from the date of purchase or the date the trap was commissioned under a service contract If any part of this product excepting consumables becomes defective within the warranty period The Supplier will replace the unit or at its discretion repair or replace the defective part or parts Except as otherwise provided by law this guarantee becomes invalid if in the opinion of the Company the product has been misused abused damaged in transit incorrectly installed incorrectly maintained or connected to an electrical supply not corresponding with the product specification Please note this warranty is limited to and conditional upon e The defective parts or unit being securely packed in a carton for return to The Supplier or its approved agent e The owner user of the unit assuming the cost of returning the unit or any part claimed to be defective Note Please retain your receipt or invoice with serial number noted to show proof of purchase or commencement of s
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