Flowtron Outdoor Products BK-80D Insect Control Equipment User Manual


 
Two Year Limited Warranty
Flowtron warrants your electronic insect killer to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service for two years from date of original purchase. All parts except for burned out bulbs, which are
defective, will be repaired free of charge. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability are also limited in duration to the two year period from the original purchase date.
The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any Flowtron bug killer 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 any 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.
Tro u bleshooting and Repair Analy s i s
C a u t i o n : unplug unit before serv i c i n g
P r o b l e m Possible Cause C o rre c t i o n
A.Bulbs do not light and no high voltage on grid. 1. No electrical power. 1. Check fuse or circuit breaker. Check extension cord.
2. Lamp(s) not seated properly 2. Check all sockets for proper seating and alignment.
3. Starter defective. 3. Starter replacement by manufacturer required..
4. Burned-out bulb(s). 4. Replace bulb.
B.Bulbs light, but no high voltage on grid. 1. Shorted grids. 1 . Examine killing grid for material build-up. See cleaning under
“ M a i n t e n a n c e ” .
2. Transformer defective. 2. Replace by manufacturer required.
C.Intermittent or continuous sparking between 1. Gap between grid rods is too small. 1. Unplug unit and adjust grids by bending back into alignment using
grid rods. insulated screwdriver.
2. Grid clogged with foreign material. 2. Clean grid using an air blower.
D.Bulb lights, but no longer attracts insects. 1. Invisible blacklight output reduced 1. Replace bulb. See bulb replacement section of owner’s manual.
due to bulb age.
Any problems you encounter that are not corrected by the action recommended in this chart should be referred to the Flowtron Service Department, 781-321-2300
Security Wall Bracket
Model SB 300
Attractive welded steel bracket with
locking feature to help prevent theft.
6 1/2" long with 10" extension.
Powerful Lures:
Mosquito Attractant – MA 1000
Mosquito Attractant – MA 1000-6 (six pack)
Fly Sex lure – FA 5000
Makes your insect killer more
effective in eliminating
mosquitoes and flies.
Security Lantern Pole
Model SP 200B
Lantern pole has 1" diameter
steel tubing. Locking feature helps
prevent theft.
10 feet long with 14" extension.
Replacement Bulbs
Yearly replacement recommended
to maintain maximum black light
output.
Flowtron Insect Killer Accessories
Flowtron Outdoor Products, 15 Highland Ave, Malden, MA 02148 • 800-343-3280 • www.Flowtron.com
557 8109 Rev 6
Maintenance
Cleaning: Your insect killer is equipped with self-cleaning grids
and require no special maintenance other than cleaning insect
debris from the bottom of the unit. This should be done frequent-
ly using a small soft brush or blower such as a portable hair
dryer, or the exhaust attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning. Do not clean your
insect killer with a water spray or the like.
Bulb Replacement
1. Disconnect unit from electric source.
2. Depress latch and remove plastic bulb retainer
at base of unit as shown.
3. Bulb can now be pulled down out of the upper
socket.
4. Insert replacement bulb into upper socket..
5. Replace plastic bulb retainer and secure latch.
Bulb
Retainer
N o t i c e : Ultraviolet or "black light" is invisible to the eye, and its
ability to attract insects diminishes over time. Therefore, although
the bulb appears to be functioning it should be replaced every
season to maintain optimal “black light” eff e c t i v e n e s s .
Replacement Bulbs
Model Bulb Type Flowtron
Bulb
BK 15D 15 watt U-shaped bulb BF-35
BK 40D 40 watt U-shaped bulb BF-190
BK 80D 40 watt U-shaped bulb(2) BF-150