SlugsAway®
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1. 1 CON ED www contech inc com SlugsAway ELECTRONIC SLUG AND SNAIL FENCE Owner s Guide A IMHE ai Pee eh E Table of Contents Features Troubleshooting Maintenance MMS LOSA OS ES OO ASAS O or or le SOYA 673750 ESOO Bos elos Contech Inc Unit 115 19 Dallas Road Victoria British Columbia Canada V8V 5A6 web www contech inc com email info contech inc com Features The SlugsAway slug and snail deterrent is a safe and effective way to keep slugs and snails out of your garden When a slug or snail tries to climb the SlugsAway fence it receives a mild static sensation causing it to change its path away from your garden This static sensation cannot be felt by humans or other animals The SlugsAway is e environmentally friendly no pesticides e sate for pets and children e easy to setup and use Parts Fence 24 ft 7 3m Fence Before you setup your SlugsAway make sure the package contains the following parts e one power pack e one power pack stake e five fence pegs e one 24 oot roll of tence Slug trap 2 pieces e Dal Slug Traps Do not discard the two pieces of plastic packing material They will be used for the slug trap Set Up Choose the garden area that you want to protect from snails and slugs Measure the perimeter to ensure that it is 24 feet or less If you need to enclose a larger area an extension kit is available trom Contech call us at 1 800 767 8658 or vi2. ange the battery when needed Do not use a hammer or other tool to drive the power pack into the ground as it will damage the unit Use your hands only If the soil is hard loosen it before inserting the power pack Om A Push the tence pegs into the ground around the perimeter of your garden making sure that the hooks face outward If you have fence pegs left over place them part way along the length of your garden for extra support Attach the fence 1 When working with the fence wear gloves to protect your hands from any stray sharp wires Examine the tence to locate the dotted line and the words THIS SIDE OUT Note that the SlugsAway only works if the printing faces away from the protected area of the garden and the fence is buried up to the dotted line 2 Pull the two snap buttons off the side of the power pack Place the bottom of the fence in the hook near the bottom ot the power pack With one post above the plastic strip and the other post below the plastic strip poke the posts through the tence about inch 2 5 cm from the end of the roll 3 Push the snap buttons back on to the power pack A Check that e The edge ot the fence marked THIS SIDE OUT is at the bottom of the power pack facing toward the outside of the garden bed e The fence reaches the bottom of the 2 inch trench e The main body of the power pack is inside the garden area you are protecting If this is done incorrectly the sna
3. ils and slugs will use the power pack to climb over the fence hooks 5 Unroll the tence until you reach the first peg Gently bend the fence taking care not to o o crease it and slip it under the two hooks ate ire ie Ensure the peg is located on the inside of coo the area you are enclosing 6 Ensuring the bottom of the fence is at the bottom of the trench fill the trench with soil It you can still see the dotted line the tence is not buried deep enough to stop the slugs trom getting underneath 7 Continue to unroll the fence and attach it to each peg burying the tence as you go 8 When you reach the power pack remove the snap buttons and attach the end of the fence to the posts so the tence ends overlap Push the snap buttons back on to the power pack 9 It there is more than 2 inches 5 cm of fence left over and you are sure that you will not require the remaining fence cut it off with heavy scissors If you wish to keep the extra tence attached overlap it with the existing fence making sure they line up Secure it with twine or any non metal material Test the SlugsAway 1 Locate the red test button on the side of the power pack and the clear window on the top lid 2 While looking at the window press and hold the test button 3 If you see a green light your SlugsAway is working properly If you cannot see a light or the light shows a different colour go to the Troubleshooting section of
4. o take it inside remove the battery and thoroughly dry all parts before putting them in storage Can attach my own fence to the SlugsAway No The fence used by the SlugsAway is a special two part design that is required for the static sensation What if need more fence pegs You can use other wooden or plastic stakes or tent pegs Attach them to the fence with non metal ties or if you use a staple gun ensure the staples don t cross over the plastic strip Note that staples may cause the fence to corrode Can attach the SlugsAway to my raised garden bed Yes follow the set up procedure in this guide but position the power pack and fence pegs against the outside edge of the raised bed For added support fasten the top of the fence to the raised bed Note that staples may cause the fence to corrode How do get more information Visit our website at www contech inc com or call Customer Care at 1 600 767 8055 All Contech Inc products are backed by a 30 day money back guarantee It your SlugsAway does not meet your full expectations return it to where it was purchased in new condition within 30 days of receipt for a full refund of the purchase price SlugsAway Two 2 Year Warranty Contech Inc warrants to the original purchaser of its product that the product will be free trom detects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years Please contact us to obtain detailed guarantee and warranty inf
5. ormation Return Policy We want you to be pleased If something isn t right call us toll tree at 1 800 767 8658 If we can help you over the phone we will and if not we will give you a return authorization number and shipping instructions When we receive your package we will repair or replace your product if it is within the warranty period Unauthorized returns cannot be accepted Retunds can only be made by the retailer transacting your purchase Please call prior to sending any package OTHER EXCITING PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM CONTECH INCLUDE CatStop Automatic Outdoor Cat Repellant Automatic Outdoor Automatic Animal Deterrent Indoor Pet Training WaterDog Automatic Outdoor Automatic Spinning Pet Drinking Fountain Squirrel Deterrent Contech Inc Unit 115 19 Dallas Road Victoria British Columbia Canada V8V 5A6 1 800 767 8658 or 1 250 413 3250 web www contech inc com email infoecontech inc com
6. sit us online at www contech inc com Once you have decided on the area you want to protect complete the following steps to setup your SlugsAway Gasket ring Install the battery q 1 Snap the power pack stake on to the power pack gt 2 Insert a new 9 volt battery into the powerpack as shown on the inside of the battery compartment Use a brand name alkaline or good quality rechargeable battery 3 Screw the cap back on the powerpack making sure that the gasket ring is still in place and is clean Set Up cont d Test the battery 1 Locate the red test button on the side of the powerpack and the clear window on the cap test button 2 looking in the window press the test button and hold it down 3 If you see a green light your SlugsAway is working properly and you can continue to the next step Otherwise go to the Troubleshooting section in this guide window Position the power pack and fence pegs in your garden 1 Dig a narrow trench 2 inches 5 cm deep around the outside edge of the area you want to protect This is where you will place the SlugsAway slug and snail fence 2 Assemble the power pack by tirmly sliding the power pack stake sideways into the base of the power pack until it clicks 3 Push the power pack into the ground at one of the corners of your garden area This should be the corner that is easiest to reach so you will be able to easily check the power pack and ch
7. this guide Set up the slug trap The SlugsAway prevents slugs and snails from entering the area it encloses however when you first install your SlugsAway there may already be snails and slugs and their eggs in your garden Some ot them could be buried or too small to see To catch these snails and slugs within the protected area use the green slug trap included Line up the two slug rap pieces and snap them together to form a box 2 Pour beer or any other liquid slug bait into the side openings 3 Place the slug trap inside the area surrounded by the SlugsAway fence preferably in a shady location 4 Place something heavy on top of or inside the slug trap to prevent it blowing away Troubleshooting If you push the test button on the power pack and there is no light in the window or the light is not green use the following table to resolve your problem Light Problem Solution No light The battery was e Make sure the battery is installed correctly inserted incorrectly Remove the battery and insert it again or is not working e Try using another battery Red The battery is low e Replace the battery with a new one Yellow Bad conneciton e Check that the fence above the plastic strip is not touching the fence below the plastic strip e l the tence is very dirty clean it see the Maintenance section of this guide e Remove any plants that touch the tence above and below the plastic strip If yo
8. u find slugs or snails in your garden it is likely that they were there before you set up the SlugsAway however it s a good idea to e Press the test button on the power pack and check that the light in the window is green e Make sure the power pack and fence pegs are on the inside of the garden Check that the full length of the fence is buried to the dotted line Look for plants on the outside of the fence that would allow the snails or slugs to climb over the fence e Check that your slug trap still has some beer or bait in it Maintenance The SlugsAway requires very little maintenance however the following procedures will ensure that it continues to protect your garden from slugs and snails Frequency Procedure At least weekly Remove any vegetation that touches the outside of the fence Test the SlugsAway using the procedure outlined in the Test the SlugsAway section of this guide When required Empty and refill the slug trap When the fence Clean the fence Support the mesh by holding a piece of is very dirty wood or other firm flat object against one side of it Spray the other side of the tence with water and scrub gently with a plastic brush Rinse off with water Frequently Asked Questions How long does the battery last The battery should last tor about eight months Can keep the SlugsAway outside all year round Yes but if you do not need it for a long period of time it is good practice t
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