Mosquito Magnet LIBERTY PLUS manual Quick Clear Valve, Troubleshooting, Quick Clear Va l v e

Quick Clear Valve

Quick Clear Va l v e

Important: Extinguish all smoking materials prior to use of Quick Clear Valve. Do not stand directly behind the Quick Clear cartridge during operation.

Quick Clear is recommended for regular maintenance to remove built-up contaminants but is not required for operation of your Liberty Plus.

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 c o n t a m i n a n t s during the off-season.

The Quick Clear valve is a gold, threaded knob located on the back of your trap. It should be used with the adapter included with your Liberty Plus, and a threaded Quick Clear cartridge available from your local Mosquito Magnet® d e a l e r.

1 . Shut down your Liberty Plus. Let fan run until it stops. (About 35 mins)

2 . Close the propane tank valve by turning to the “OFF” position.

Step 4

First hand-screw the Quick Clear adapter onto the valve.

Step 5

Troubleshooting

Problem		Possible Cause		Solutions
Unit won’t start	1	. Propane tank may be empty.	1	. Weigh tank and check against“empty” weight
LED flashing RED	2	. If propane tank is new and has been		written on tank.
		newly filled it must be purged.	2	. Bring tank to filling location. Air may be in
	3	. There could be a loose connection.		fuel line. Ask for tank to be purged.
				Hint: If you have another propane powered device
	4	. If tank has been opened too quickly.
				operating on a standard propane tank, try hooking
	5	. Fuel line may be blocked by propane		that tank up to the Liberty Plus to verify that the
				issue is with your tank.
		c o n t a m i n a n t s .
			3	. Verify all connections. Make sure propane tank
				valve is fully open.
			4	. Turn “OFF” propane, disconnectregulator and
				reconnect regulator.
			5	. Use Quick Clear valve.
Unit won’t stay running	1	. ‘Possible Causes’ 1, 3 & 5 above	1	. Go through above steps 1, 3 & 5.
		may apply.	2	. See Tank Changing Tips on page 8.
	2	. Regulator is not fully engaged.

3 . Remove the protective cap from Quick Clear valve on your trap.

4 . Hand-screw the Quick Clear adapter on to Quick Clear valve, until finger tight.

5 . Hand-screw the Quick Clear cartridge into the Quick Clear adapter in a right direction, until hand tight while holding the adapter in place.

I m p o r t a n t : Do not over- t i g h t e n .

6 . While holding the adapter in placeslowly unscrew Quick Clear cartridge up to 1/4 turn only from the Quick Clear adapter. The strong flow of compressed air lasts approximately 3 minutes. Be sure to allow Quick Clear

While holding the adapter in place, screw the Quick Clear cartridge into Quick Clear adapter.

Step 6

Low or No Catch	If not getting bitten
	1 . Insects may not be out yet.

If getting bitten

2 . Trap placement issue.

3 . Biting insect reproductive cycles have not yet been broken.

4 . Counterflow may be disrupted.

1 . Verify temperature is consistently over 10°C.

2 . Follow steps in the “Trap Placement” section of your owner’s manual or refer to your trap Placement CD included with your Liberty Plus.

3 . Keep trap in constant operation 24 hours/day,

7 days per week for at least 4-6 weeks to reduce the mosquito population.

4 . Air flow may be restricted. Contact your local Mosquito Magnet® d e a l e r.

cartridge to run out completely. (Hissing will stop when cylinder is empty. Quick Clear cartridge will be cold

to the touch)

7 . Unscrew the Quick Clear cartridge to remove. Discard empty Quick Clear cartridge after use, it is not reusable or refillable.

8 . Unscrew the Quick Clear adapter to remove.

Use caution when removing Quick Clear adapter and cartridge, as some compressed air may come out at this time.

Remember to keep the Quick Clear adapter for future use.

9 . Replace Quick Clear valve protective cap, and proceed with normal start up of your Liberty Plus. If use of Quick Clear valve feature does not resolve starting trouble, contact your local dealer or one can be found at: w w w. m o s q u i t o m a g n e t . c o m / d e a l e r s

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To start cleaning process, while holding Quick Clear Adapter in place, unscrew the Quick Clear cartridge 1/4 Turn Only.

Step 7

Unscrew the Quick Clear cartridge first, then unscrew Quick Clear adapter and discard the spent Quick Clear cartridge. Remember to keep the Quick Clear adapter for future use.

American Biophysics

LED Flashing alt R E D / G R E E N	High Temp	1	. Turn off trap and allow to cool for 1/2 hour.
			Then restart. If code continues, Contact your local
			Mosquito Magnet® d e a l e r.
LED Flashing alt R E D / O R A N G E	Battery Voltage Low	1	. Make sure you have charged the battery for
			24 hours before starting trap for the first time out
			of the box, and the first time before each season.
		2	. Check all battery connections, make sure they
			are fully inserted.
		3	. After several repeated unsuccessful attempts
			to start your Mosquito Magnet® the battery may
			need to be recharged.

For accessories and additional info contact your local dealer/distributor.	1 1
Dealer contact info can be found at: www.mosquitomagnet.com/dealers