Rules for Safe Use
1. Use outdoors only. Install the unit a minimum of ten feet from buildings and other structures.
Placement
Your Mosquito PowerTrap is site specific and place- ment is critical for successful results. To properly lo-
cate your unit in your yard, read the accompanying booklet “the Fine Art of Trapping Mosquitoes” and follow its guidelines regarding trap placement,
Assembly
(MT-300 series only)
1.Insert tank support strap into openings in tank
stand as shown.
See Figure A.
Tank Support | Tank Stand |
Strap |
Openings
Figure A
Connect Propane 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.
2. Never place fingers or insert any ob- ject into the unit while it is operating.
3. Always disconnect unit from its pow- er source and wait for unit to cool before handling, moving or servicing.
4. This device was designed for use
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 at- tempt 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 flow-
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.
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 |
|
WARNING
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.
5. Always operate the unit in an up-
ers, trees, bushes and other vegetation; and adjacent to standing water.
For best results locate your unit 20 to 40 feet away from areas of human activity in a location near (but not in) bushes, wooded areas, or adjacent to standing water (other than swimming pools). Select a location which will result in the carbon dioxide plume blowing
toward the area where mosquitoes are likely to hide and emerge. A proper location will ensure that
(2 places) Figure B
2.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 lb. tank on the tank stand and install tank wrap around the tank.
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.
WARNING
Check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.
right position to prevent damage to the CO2 generator.
6. 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.
7. Never connect the unit to a
mosquitoes encounter the plume and follow it up- wind to the Flow t ron Mosquito PowerTrap before they detect the presence of humans.
See Illustration 1.
| | Illustration 1 |
| Prevailing wind direction |
| |
| | Plume |
| |
| | Attractant |
| | Outlet |
3.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.
4. Position and screw pow- er pack to either an out- side or inside wall adja- cent to a electrical outlet (screws not provided).
Tank 
Strap
Post 
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.
4 . Move your unit to the desired location in your
battery or other D.C. voltage. Such an attempt will damage your unit.
8. Store indoors when not in use. Remove propane tank from unit be- fore storing and store tank outdoors in a well ventilated space.
HOUSE | PATIO 20 – 40 ft. | SOURCE OF |
| | INSECTS |
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 lo- cated at the bottom of the Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap®. Plug the power pack into the elec- trical outlet.
See Illustration 5.
InstallTank
screwStand
and Tank Cover washer Stand
Illustration 2
Push
illustration 3
yard. Remove catch tray and grasp housing as shown.
See trap “Placement” in- structions on pg. 4.
(MT-300 series only)
