Cause:
1.
Lack of propane gas
a). Refill propane tank
b). Check for leaks
c). Reset the microprocessor by interrupting the unit's electrical power
d). Re-apply power to restart the unit
2.
Initial start-up was unsuccessful
a). Follow "Troubleshooting and Repair Analysis" on next page to determine
cause and recommended corrective action
3.
PowerTrap shut down for no apparent reason
a) Follow "Troubleshooting and Repair Analysis" on next page to determine
cause and recommended corrective action
Symptom:
Flashing blue LED light
Cause:
1. Unit experienced an overheat condition
a). Reset the microprocessor by interrupting the unit's electrical power
b). Allow unit to cool
c). Re-apply power to restart the unit
d). If condition reoccurs, follow"Troubleshooting and Repair Analysis" on next
page to determine cause and recommended corrective action
Symptom:
Not catching mosquitoes
Cause:
1. Funnel clogged or not centered over catch tray opening
a). Remove catch tray and funnel
b). Clean funnel and reinstall
c). Reinstall catch tray. Ensure that the funnel end is lined-up with the catch
tray opening
2.
Trap is not located in a productive location
a). Move trap to a new site
b). Follow placement guidelines provided with the PowerTrap
3.
Current mosquito species not attracted to Octenol lure
a). Operate the trap with the Octenol cartridge removed
2. MT-125 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ANALYSIS
The following instruments are required for proper troubleshooting:
1.
Multimeter
2.
Thermocouple reader with hook-type test leads.
Remove top cover. Connect thermocouple test leads to pins on front end of printed circuit board.
(See appendix A for instructions on removing the top cover.)
The thermocouple reader should show ambient (room) temperature. If it shows a minus, or
negative, reading, switch the thermocouple test leads. If it shows no reading, the thermocouple
is defective (open).
