Flowtron Outdoor Products PV-440 General Information, Important Safety Instructions, Placement

General Information

Mosquitoes and biting flies use a combination of sensory signals to locate a warm blooded host including

heat, light, scent, color, shape, motion and other by-products of human activity.

Your unit duplicates these sensory signals through the use of solid state electronic technology and through esoteric product design.

Mosquitoes and other flying insect pests attracted to the device are drawn into the unit by a special airflow where they dehydrate and die.

A removable “see through” collection tray provides for fast, clean and easy disposal of dead insects.

Important Safety Instructions

1.	Never place fingers or hands, or insert any
	objects into the unit while it is connected to
	an electrical source.
2.	Always disconnect the power cord from its
	electrical source before servicing, handling
	or cleaning the unit.
3.	Never operate unit with the ultraviolet black-
	light-blue bulb removed from its socket.
4.	Do not abuse the power pack. Never carry
	the power pack by its cord or yank it to dis-
	connect it from a receptacle.
5.	Keep power cord away from heat, oil and
	sharp edges.
6.	Never connect the unit to a battery or other
	D.C. voltage. Such an attempt will damage
	your unit.

Placement

Your Galaxie PowerVac is site specific and placement is critical for successful results. To properly locate your unit in your yard, read the accompanying booklet “the Fine Art of Trapping Mosquitoes” and follow its guidelines regarding trap placement,

Your Mosquito PowerVac emits an octenol-enhanced plume of air which mosquitoes and biting flies follow in their search for a blood meal. Biting insects 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 faces downwind.

Female mosquitoes also feed on moisture laden nectar and fruit juices when not in search of a blood meal. They are usually found in shade; around flowers, 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) bush- es, wooded areas, or adjacent to standing water (other than swimming pools). Select a location which will result in the scented 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 PowerVac before they detect the presence of humans. See Illustration 1.

illustration 1

Prevailing wind direction

Face Power-Vac toward source of insects

HOUSE PATIO 20 – 40 ft. Trees, shrubs, pond

7.	Empty collection tray frequently to ensure
	proper airflow through the tray.
8.	Do not clean unit with water spray from a
	hose or the like.

Unpacking

Your Galaxie PowerVac has been carefully packed at the factory to prevent damage during shipment. Carefully open

Assembly

1 . Insert one end of Post (A) into the post opening at the rear of the Base (B).

2 . Insert other end of Post (A) into the post opening at the bottom of the unit. Align unit in relation to the Base as shown. See Illustration 2.

illustration 2

Unit
	Hood
	Latch
	Collection Tray
Power	Base (B)
Cord

the carton and remove its contents. Check parts against the carton content list as shown below.

Save carton and fillers and use them for storing your unit during off-season months.

Carton Contents

Qty.Description

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Galaxie PowerVac

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post

2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anchor Pins

1	Collection Tray
1	Power Pack and Wire

1	MA-1000 Octenol Attractant Cartridge
1	Owners Manual
1	Placement Guide

3 . Locate the PowerVac in the desired location in your yard. Insert the two Anchor Pins through the holes in the Base

(B)and drive the pins into the ground to anchor the unit in place. See Illustration 2.

4 . Install collection tray by first inserting the rear of the tray into the housing. Then push upper part of the latch in and raise front of collection tray into place. See Illustration 3.

Post

(A)

Anchor Pins

illustration 3

Push