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IMPORTANT

Read this manual completely before
installing or operating your new
Mosquito PowerTrap™.

MT-350

Look for this

symbol to point

out important safety precautions.

Symptom

Mode lights on control panel do
not light when “MODE” switch is
d e p r e s s e d .

Probable Cause

No power at outlet

Unit not properly connected to its power pack.

Remedy

Check for electrical power at outlet.

Check plug connections between unit and power pack low voltage cord.

Green lights on control panel
are flashing.

Lack of propane.

Propane tank valve closed.

Regulator coupling not properly attached.

Refill propane tank.

Open tank valve.

Check propane regulator coupling for proper engagement and/or leaks.

The fan does not run
continuously after the unit has
been on for at least 10 minutes.

Lack of propane

Start cycle malfunction.

Same as for “green lights flashing”.

Press 

“ R e s e t ”

and restart in 24/7 mode.

Not catching mosquitoes when
the fan is running, the valve is
pulsing and the green lights on
the control panel are not
flashing.

Funnel end is not over catch tray
nozzle opening.

Funnel clogged with insect debris.

Trap is not located in a productive site.

Windy, cool or stormy weather.

Current  mosquito population not readily
attracted to CO

2

+ Octenol.

Engage the funnel end with the catch tray nozzle opening.

Clean funnel. See page 7.

Move trap to a new site. See placement guidelines in the owner’s manual.

Wait for conditions more to the mosquito’s liking.

Notably the day flying Asian tiger Mosquito. Operate the trap with the
octenol cartridge removed.

The unit does not start up at
dusk when in an automatic
mode.

Unit has not sensed dusk or night for a
full 10 minutes.

Ambient temperature is below
55-60ºF.

Ambient light level is too high.

Wait for 10 minutes of darkness.

Unit will start automatically if temperature rises above 55º F
within 2 hours of dusk.

Shield unit from extraneous  light.

Trouble Shooting Chart

OWNER’S MANUAL

Flowtron Outdoor Products, 15 Highland Avenue, Malden, MA 02148 • 1-800-343-3280

www.flowtron.com

Mosquito Attractant:
Octenol Cartridge – MA 1000

Makes your Mosquito PowerTr a p
more effective in attracting mosquitoes
and biting flies.

Extension Cord – EC-50

50 foot low voltage extension cord.
Allows placement of the Mosquito
P o w e r Trap an additional 50 feet away
from the power source.

Accessories

Accessories are available at your local retail outlet or by calling

Flowtron Parts Department at 1-800-343-3280.

Any problems you encounter that are not corrected by the action recommended in this chart should be referred to the Flowtron Service Department

WARRANTY

Flowtron warrants your Mosquito PowerTrap to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service for one year from date of original purchase. All parts
which are defective will be replaced free of charge. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability are also limited in duration to the one year period from the
original purchase date.

The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any product 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
C e n t e r, 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.

Flowtron Outdoor Products, 15 Highland Ave, Malden, MA 02148 

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Summary of Contents for POWERTRAP MT-350

Page 1: ...PowerTrap more effective in attracting mosquitoes and biting flies Extension Cord EC 50 50 foot low voltage extension cord Allows placement of the Mosquito PowerTrap an additional 50 feet away from the power source Accessories Accessories are available at your local retail outlet or by calling Flowtron Parts Department at 1 800 343 3280 Any problems you encounter that are not corrected by the acti...

Page 2: ...abs become disengaged from housing See figure A Pull funnel down and for ward releasing rear sec tion of upper funnel ring and remove funnel from unit See figure B Remove insect debris from screen surrounding funnel Wash screen with water and shake off ex cess water before re in stalling Re install funnel by hold ing funnel at a slight an gle and insert the front edge of the upper funnel ring insi...

Page 3: ...ulator coupling located on the end of the propane hose onto the tank valve by turning the black threaded coupling clockwise until tight Hand tighten only See Illustration 4 Note Gas will not flow unless connection is tight Tighten by hand only Using a wrench or other tool could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a gas leak Illustration 1 Prevailing wind direction HOUSE PATIO 20 40 ft SO...

Page 4: ... old tires tree holes even flower pots The female mosquito lays her eggs on the surface of the water and if conditions are right the eggs hatch and become larvae then pu pae and finally adult mosquitoes all in 10 to 14 days Both male and female mosquitoes feed regularly on nectar obtained from flowers but females require blood to produce fertile eggs Therefore she must find a human or animal host ...

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