Flowtron Outdoor Products MT-200 Series Insect Control Equipment User Manual


 
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Rules for Safe Use
1 . Use outdoors only. Install the unit a
minimum of 10 feet (3 m) from
buildings and other structures.
2 . Never place fingers or insert any
object into the unit while it is operat-
i n g .
3 . Always disconnect unit from its
power source and wait for unit to
cool before handling, moving or
s e r v i c i n g .
4 . This device was designed for use
with propane gas. Never attempt to
use any other fuel, including liquid
fuels or natural gas. Fire or damage
to your Flowtron PowerTrap could
r e s u l t .
5 . Always operate the unit in an
upright position to prevent damage
to the CO
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g e n e r a t o r.
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
e d g e s .
7 . Never connect the unit to a
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
before storing and store tank out-
doors in a well ventilated space.
Placement
Your Mosquito PowerTrap is site specific and place-
ment is critical for successful results.
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
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’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 flo w-
ers, trees, bushes and other vegetation; and adjacent
to standing water.
For best results locate your unit 20 to 40 feet
(6 -12 m) away from areas of human activity in a loca-
tion near (but not in) bushes, wooded areas, or adja-
cent to standing water (other than swimming pools).
Select a location which will result in the carbon diox-
ide plume blowing toward the area where mosquitoes
are likely to hide and emerge. A proper location will
ensure that mosquitoes encounter the plume and
fo l l ow it up-wind to the Flow t ron Mosquito
Pow e r Trap before they detect the presence of
h u m a n s .
See Illustration 1.
Illustration 1
Prevailing wind direction
HOUSE PATIO 20 – 40 ft. SOURCE OF
INSECTS
Attractant
Outlet
P l u m e