Flowtron Outdoor Products MT-200 User's Manual
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1. Illustration 5 y y m m i ti I J i h Plenum _ L Cartridge A Shown in Place Slot Octenol gt _ Cartridge a Insert Cartridge g Illustration 5 Maintenance 1 Refill your propane tank as required The green timed mode lights on the control panel will flash when a new supply of propane is needed 2 Replace the octenol cartridge after 450 hours of operation NOTE The following table may be used as a general guide to determine approximate propane refill times Operating Mode Hours per Day 3 hours hours hours Refill Times 20 Ib propane tank 6 7 months 3 4 months 2 3 months 3 4 weeks 3 2 4 3 24 hours 3 Empty the catch tray periodically to ensure proper air flow through the trap To remove the catch tray push in on the latch at the front of the catch tray and pull tray down 4 Remove and clean the screen lined funnel each time the propane tank is refilled or more often dur ing periods of heavy infestation To remove funnel proceed as follows Switch unit off and allow it to cool Remove catch tray Push rear of bottom funnel ring up into the unit s hous ing until front tabs become disengaged from housing See figure A Figure A Pull funnel down and for ward releasing rear sec tion of upper funnel ring and remove funnel from unit See figure B Remove insect debris2. Regulator 1 Remove the plastic dust cover from your propane tank valve 2 Screw the propane regulator coupling located on the end of the propane hose onto the tank valve by turning the black threaded coupling clockwise until tight Hand tighten only See Illustration 4 Note Gas will not flow unless connection is tight Tighten by hand only Using a wrench or other tool could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a gas leak Illustration 4 A warninc A Check for gas leaks by wetting the connec tions with a solution of soap and water and watching for bubbles If bubbles form or if a bubble grows larger there is a leak and connection must be tightened A warning A Check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting Be sure there are no sparks or open flame in the area when you check for leaks Do not use a liquid propane tank with a damaged valve Have dented or rusty propane tanks checked by your propane supplier Only use regulator supplied with your Flowtron PowerTrap 3 Place tank cap on top of tank Move your unit to the desired location in your yard Remove catch tray and grasp housing as shown See trap Placement instructions on pg 4 Page 5 Operation Your Mosquito PowerTrap is fully automatic It is equipped with a photocell temperature sensors and a computer microprocessor The control panel is located on the top of the unit and has the fol
3. Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap Operating Instructions A portant A KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN READ THE LABEL AND OPERATING DOMESTIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING REG NO 28457 PCPA Please retain operating instructions for future reference Flowtron Outdoor Products 15 Highland Ave Malden MA 02148 1 800 343 3280 www flowtron com Table of Contents Carton Contents Your Enemy the Mosquito How Your Mosquito PowerTrap Works Rules for Safe Use Placement Installation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Chart Accessories Carton Contents eee ee Seen ere ae Description Mosquito PowerTrap Power Pack and Wire Catch Tray Octenol Cartridge Tank Support Strap Tank Stand Assembly Tank Wrap Tank Cap Tank Strap Owners Manual MT 200 series only MT 300 series only l Mosquito f PowerTrap Power Pack and Low Voltage Wire ara Tank Stand Assembly Wheels MT 300 series only Tank Cap Tank Wrap Tank Strap Octenol Cartridge and Owner s Manual are not shown Unpacking instructions Your Mosquito PowerTrap has been carefully packed at the factory to prevent damage during shipment Carefully open the carton and 1 Remove contents from carton 2 Check parts against carton content list Page 2 Your Enemy the Mosquito There are some 2 700 species different kinds of mosquitoes in the world with about 170 species in North America alone Most mosquitoes live a
4. Same as for green lights flashing continuously after the unit has been on for at least 10 minutes Start cycle malfunction Press Reset and restart in 24 7 mode The unit does not start up at Unit has not sensed dusk or night for a Wait for 10 minutes of darkness dusk when in an automatic full 10 minutes mode Ambient temperature is below Unit will start automatically if temperature rises above 55 F 55 60 F within 2 hours of dusk Ambient light level is too high Shield unit from extraneous light Not catching mosquitoes when Funnel end is not over catch tray Engage the funnel end with the catch tray nozzle opening the fan is running the valve is nozzle opening pulsing and the green lights on the control panel are not Funnel clogged with insect debris Clean funnel See page 7 flashing Trap is not located in a productive site Move trap to a new site See placement guidelines in the owner s manual Windy cool or stormy weather Wait for conditions more to the mosquito s liking Current mosquito population not readily Notably the day flying Asian tiger Mosquito Operate the trap with the attracted to COz Octenol octenol cartridge removed Any problems you encounter that are not corrected by the action recommended in this chart should be referred to the Flowtron Service Department 800 343 3280 Accessories Accessories are available at your local retail outlet or on line at www flowtron com Mosquito Attractant Ex
5. ed the unit will begin its start cycle and approximately three minutes later the fan and LED lights located in the entrance to the trap will come on intermittently Once the catalyst has reached operating temperature which will take five to ten minutes the fan and LED lights will remain on and the start cycle will be complete When a timed mode is selected the fan and LED lights will come on immediately and remain on The unit however waits for dusk and then checks the out side air temperature to determine if it is sufficiently warm for insect activity i e above 55 60 F 13 15 C This is an important feature to conserve propane fuel The unit will automatically begin its start cycle when the light level reaches dusk and remains at the level of dusk for ten minutes thus avoiding the effects of transient light sources and if the outside air temperature is above the 55 60 F 13 15 C range The start cycle is also repeated at dawn when the 3 2 hr or the 4 3 hr mode is selected During start cycles which are from five to ten minutes in duration the fan and LED lights operate intermittently Ten to fifteen minutes after the unit detects a lack of propane fuel either due to an empty tank or due to improper installation of the propane regulator to the tank valve the three green timed mode lights on the control panel will flash Simply switch the PowerTrap off and refuel If the unit is not out of p
6. ert tank support strap into openings in tank stand as shown See Figure A 2 On the underside of the tank stand loosen the two hex nuts located on the screws which extend from the sides of the base plate Place the slots at the ends of the tank support strap over the screws and secure by tightening the two nuts See Figure B PowerTrap MT 200 amp MT 300 series 1 Insert one end of the post into the post opening at the front of the tank stand Insert opposite end of post into the post opening located at the bottom of the Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap Align unit in relation to the tank stand See Illustration 2 Place a 20 Ib tank on the tank stand and install tank wrap around the tank Tank Support Strap Tank Stand Openings Base Plate Tank Strap Screw amp Nut 2 places Figure B 2 Install catch tray by first inserting the rear of the tray into the housing Then push in upper part of the latch and raise front of catch tray into place See Illustration 3 3 Position and screw power pack to either an outside or inside wall adjacent to a electrical outlet screws not provided Run the low voltage wire either above or below ground from the power pack to the unit plug the low voltage wire into the power cord connector located at the bottom of the Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap Plug the power pack into the electrical outlet illustration 3 4 MT 300 series only Connect Propane
7. from screen surrounding funnel Wash screen with water and shake off excess water before re installing Re install funnel by hold ing funnel at a slight angle and insert the front edge of the upper funnel ring inside of unit s hous ing See figure C Push funnel upwards and with the rear section of the bottom funnel ring at a slight angle compress funnel until front tabs of bottom funnel ring are up inside of the housing See figure D Release funnel and it will spring into place Replace catch tray and re start unit Page 7 WARRANTY Flowtron warrants your Mosquito PowerTrap to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service for one year from date of original purchase All parts which are defective will be replaced free of charge Any implied warranties including the implied warranty of merchantability are also limited in duration to the one year period from the original purchase date The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any product which as been subject to misuse neglect or accident nor which is used for a purpose for which it is not designed or which shall have been repaired or altered in any way so as to adversely affect its performance and reliability Service by unauthorized parties voids your warranty Warranty covers only the original purchaser Commercial and or professional use is excluded from warranty coverage Flowtron neither assumes nor authorizes an
8. l ventilated space Placement Your Mosquito PowerrTrap is site specific and place ment is critical for successful results Your Flowrtron Mosquito PowerTrap emits a plume of octenol enhanced carbon dioxide which mosquitoes follow in their search for a blood meal Mosquitoes fly up wind toward the source of the plume in their attempt to locate a host Since the direction of the plume is dependent upon the direction of the wind your unit should be positioned so it s attractant outlet faces downwind Female mosquitoes also feed on moisture laden nec tar and fruit juices when not in search of a blood meal They are usually found in shade around flo w ers trees bushes and other vegetation and adjacent to standing water For best results locate your unit 20 to 40 feet 6 12 m away from areas of human activity in a loca tion near but not in bushes wooded areas or adja cent to standing water other than swimming pools Select a location which will result in the carbon diox ide plume blowing toward the area where mosquitoes are likely to hide and emerge A proper location will ensure that mosquitoes encounter the plume and follow it up wind to the Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap before they detect the presence of humans See Illustration 1 Illustration 1 ie Prevailing wind direction Attractant Outlet HOUSE PATIO 20 40 ft SOURCE OF INSECTS Page 4 Assembly Tank Stand MT 200 series only 1 Ins
9. lowing operating modes 24 7 on 24 hours 7 days week f Ce ae oy N4 NS 3 Hours on at dusk off 3 hours later O O O ah It2w 4rd l e 3 2 Hours on at dusk off 3 hours later on again at dawn off 2 hours later 4 3 Hours on at dusk off 4 hours later on again at dawn off 3 hours later Off Reset manual off To select the desired mode first push the button labeled Off Reset to clear the computer memory Then push the button labeled Mode For continuous operation press the Mode button once The green light labeled 24 7 will light and the unit will operate continuously 24 hours per day until the Off Reset button is pressed For timed operation press and hold the Mode but ton When the desired mode is selected as indicated by its green light release the button No further con trol is necessary and your unit will function in the mode selected every day until the Off Reset button is depressed or an interruption occurs in the electrical power source Note To resume operation following an electri cal disturbance or a loss of electrical power press the Off Reset button to clear the computer memory then reset the unit to the desired operating mode In the event the Flowtron PowerTrap fails to respond to its controls mode selection unplug the unit for a few seconds reattach plug and then reset to the desired mode When the 24 7 mode is select
10. nd die close to where they hatch although some can travel miles kilometres in search of a host Only the female mosquito bites as she requires a blood meal to produce eggs Mosquitoes require standing water in aquatic habitats including fresh water salt water marshes brackish water or in water found in containers old tires tree holes even flower pots The female mosquito lays her eggs on the surface of the water and if conditions are right the eggs hatch and become larvae then pupae and finally adult mosquitoes all in 10 to 14 days Both male and female mosquitoes feed regularly on nectar obtained from flowers but females require blood to produce fertile eggs Therefore she must find a human or animal host to blood feed before she can lay her eggs Most mosquitoes that emerge in the wild never come in contact with humans but obtain blood from birds and other animals Mosquito species that breed around the home remain close to where they hatched and are regarded as pests and carriers of disease Mosquitoes in search of a blood meal use visual thermal and olfactory odour stimuli to locate a host Of these olfactory cues are the most important Out of the more than 100 compounds detected in human breath only two have been isolated and identi fied as significant mosquito attractants carbon diox ide CO2 and octenol 1 OCTEN 3 OL These attractants serve as long range airborne attractants and can be detected by mosquitoe
11. r modes selected by you Mosquito PowerTrap does away with ultraviolet lights and high voltage killing grids Most importantly it kills only female mosquitoes Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap uses an exclusive plat inum catalyst that converts air and propane gas into heat moisture and carbon dioxide It does this in an efficient effective and economical manner The cata lyst converter is completely safe flameless and never needs to be replaced Page 3 Rules for Safe Use A Use outdoors only Install the unit a minimum of 10 feet 3 m from buildings and other structures Never place fingers or insert any object into the unit while it is operat ing Always disconnect unit from its power source and wait for unit to cool before handling moving or servicing This device was designed for use with propane gas Never attempt to use any other fuel including liquid fuels or natural gas Fire or damage to your Flowtron PowerTrap could result Always operate the unit in an upright position to prevent damage to the CO generator Do not abuse the power pack Never carry the power pack by its cord or yank it to disconnect it from a receptacle Keep power cord away from heat oil and sharp edges Never connect the unit to a battery or other D C voltage Such an attempt will damage your unit Store indoors when not in use Remove propane tank from unit before storing and store tank out doors in a wel
12. ropane and the lights are flashing check that the tank valve is fully open and that the regulator is properly attached to the tank valve Mosquitoes are generally most active shortly after dusk and again at dawn Therefore the 3 2 or 4 3 timed modes are usually the most economical settings The 24 7 mode is desirable if day flying mosquitoes are present or to operate at temperatures below 55 F 13 C Note As mosquitoes pass through the fan most are killed and thrown against the side of the internal screen lined funnel Those that escape the fan s killing action end up in the catch tray where they quickly dehydrate and die See page 7 for instructions for removing the screen lined funnel and cleaning the screen Page 6 Octenol Cartridge U S Government and university researchers have demonstrated thatoctenol combined withcarbon dioxide both components of respiration are irresistible attractants to mosquitoes The Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap uses a specially designed time release cartridge containing octenol 1 OCTEN 3 OL To Install the Octenol Cartridge 1 Remove the octenol cartridge from the sealed pouch and peel the protective cover from the face of the cartridge Avoid touching the openings in the cartridge and always wash hands thoroughly after contact 2 Place the cartridge in the rectangle slot located at the bottom of the plenum Insert the cartridge with the openings facing inward See
13. s at distances of 100 feet to 125 feet 30 40 m At close range body heat moisture and lactic acid serve as terminal attractants Certain species show strong preferences for biting different parts of the human body This is thought to be related to local skin temperature and lactic acid output The attractiveness of different persons to mosquitoes varies substantially Men are bitten more readily than women adults more often than children and larger persons attract more mosquitoes perhaps because of their greater relative heat and carbon dioxide output How Your Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap Works The revolutionary new Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap replicates the attractants mosquitoes use to locate bite and annoy humans It does this by producing carbon dioxide heat and moisture and combining these stimuli with octenol to create an attractant to mosquitoes Your Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap e Replicates the human attractants of respiration odor and body heat e Converts readily available propane gas into heat moisture and carbon dioxide the acknowledged leading mosquito and attractants emitted by humans Special super bright LED motion lighting provides added lure e Produces a powerful vacuum to draw mosquitoes into a convenient removable catch tray where they quickly dehydrate and die for safe clean dis posal Contains state of the art computer controlled elec tronics to operate automatically in one of fou
14. tension Cord EC 50 Octenol Cartridge MA 1000 50 foot low voltage extension cord Makes your Mosquito PowerTrap Allows placement of the Mosquito more effective in attracting mosquitoes PowerTrap an additional 50 feet away and biting flies from the power source Page 8
15. y person to assume for it any other liability in connection with its product No responsibility is assumed for any consequential damages that may result from the use of a Flowtron product nor for damages due to accident abuse lack of responsible care the affixing of any unauthorized attachment loss of parts or subjecting this unit to any but the specified voltage If the unit fails to operate during the warranty period send the product along with purchase receipt showing purchase date and description of the problem to Flowtron Service Center 15 Highland Avenue Malden MA 02148 Transportation costs for returning any defective product are the responsibility of the consumer This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Flowtron Outdoor Products 15 Highland Ave Malden MA 02148 1 800 343 3280 Trouble Shooting Chart Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Mode lights on control panel do No power at outlet Check for electrical power at outlet not light when MODE switch is depressed Unit not properly connected to its power pack Check plug connections between unit and power pack low voltage cord Green lights on control panel Lack of propane Refill propane tank are flashing Propane tank valve closed Open tank valve Regulator coupling not properly attached Check propane regulator coupling for proper engagement and or leaks The fan does not run Lack of propane
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