QUICK-CLEAR VALVE
Recommended for use at first tank change, and every second tank change thereafter. Also recommended for use before seasonal storage to avoid build up of contaminant’s during
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Important: Extinguish all smoking materials prior to use of
Do not stand directly behind cylinder during operation.
1 | Shut down your Mosquito Magnet. Let fan run until it stops. (about 5 mins.) |
2 | Close the propane tank valve by turning to the “Off” position. (turn the tank valve clockwise) |
3 | Remove the protective cap from |
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6 | Unscrew CO2 cylinder 1/4 turn only in |
| mately 3 minutes. Be sure to allow CO2 to run out completely. (hissing will stop when cylinder is empty. Note: |
| CO2 cylinder will be cold to the touch) |
7 | Continue unscrewing the CO2 cylinder to remove. Discard empty CO2 cylinder after use, it is not reusable or |
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8 | Remove |
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9 | Replace |
If use of
Remember to KEEP the black and gold adapter for future use
Use of protective eyewear is recommended
Important: Extinguish all smoking materials prior to use of
BURYING THE POWER CORD
Use the Cord Burying Clips supplied. Place clips approximately 5’ apart, tap into ground with a hammer making sure not to damage power cord. Make sure unit is unplugged and in proper position. For alternate placement follow steps illustrated below.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSES | SOLUTIONS | ||
Unit won’t start | 1) | Is Propane tank empty? | 1) | Weigh tank and check against “empty” weight |
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| 2) | If Propane tank is new, has it | 2) | Bring tank to filling location. Air may be in fuel line. |
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| been purged? |
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| standard, 20lb propane tank, try hooking that tank |
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| 3) | There could be a loose | 3) | Verify all electrical connections. Make sure |
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| regulator is fully engaged, and propane tank valve |
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| 4) | If tank has been opened too | 4) | Refer to Reset Tool Instructions on page 12. |
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| quickly, security check valve |
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Unit won’t stay running | 1) | Issues 1and 3 may apply. | 1) | Go through above steps 1 & 3. |
| 2) | Fuel line may be blocked by | 2) | See |
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| propane contaminates. | 3) | See Tank Changing Tips on page 11. |
| 3) | Regulator is not fully engaged. | ||
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Low or No Catch | If not getting bitten |
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| 1) | Insects may not be out yet. | 1) | Verify temperature is consistently above 50°F (10°C). |
| If getting bitten | 2) | Follow steps in the “Trap Placement” section of | |
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| www.mosquitomagnet.com “Placement” section. |
| 3) | Biting insect reproductive | 3) | Keep trap in constant operation 24 hours/day, 7 |
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| the breeding cycle. |
| 4) | CounterFlow may be disrupted. | 4) | Conduct a “tissue test” by holding a facial tissue |
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| up to horn to check for airflow. |
| 5) | Added attractant may be | 5) | Call your local mosquito control department to find |
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| quito. Asian Tiger mosquitoes are not attracted to |
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| Octenol. Remove Octenol cartridge from your unit, |
Use straight- edge shovel or garden spade and dig a trench about
Place cord into trench carefully stretching as you go to remove any twists in cord.
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Use cedar shingle or folded cardboard to place cord into bottom of trench. Recover the trench with removed soil.
and wipe Octenol compartment with alcohol wipe |
to eliminate scent. |
All of us at American Biophysics want you to get complete satisfaction from your Defender. Should you have any problems you cannot resolve, simply call one of our trained Technical Service Representatives at:
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