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Section 1

Important Safety Instructions

Section 2

Warranty

Section 3

Setting Up the Unit

Section 4

Using the Remote

Section 5

Managing the Insecticide

Section 6

Maintenance and Winterization

Section 7

Troubleshooting and Error Codes

Section 8

Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix A

Unit Component Description

Appendix B

Controller Menus

Appendix C

Operating Displays

Appendix D

Manual Operations

Contents

MistAway® Drum-Based Misting Unit – Gen 1.3

Operations Manual

MistAway’s Drum-Based Misting Unit, Gen 1.3, is designed to 
atomize a dilute botanical insecticide (typically contained in a 55 
gallon drum) through an installed nozzle circuit to control 
mosquitoes and other annoying insects.

The capacity of the unit is dependent on the configuration of the 
nozzle circuit.  A practical field maximum for one zone is about  
75 nozzles (some in parallel) connected by 900 feet of tubing.

The unit may be programmed to mist up to 24 times daily, with 
each mist cycle having its own independent duration.  A typical 
program will consist of 2 to 3 mist cycles per day, each with a 45 
– 60 second duration, for a daily total of 90 – 180 seconds.

The unit will also mist in response to a signal from a handheld 
remote transmitter for a duration programmed by the user.

Base Functionality

Optional Equipment and Functionality

MistAway® Drum-Based Misting Unit – Gen 1.3

Operations Manual

Agitating Valve

:  Each mist (including remote mists) will be 

preceded by an agitation cycle that will ensure thorough mixing 
of the drum contents prior to misting.  In addition, there is a 
capability to program a once-daily agitation that is independent 
of any programmed or remote mist.  The agitating valve also 
eliminates the possibility of a siphon emptying the drum 
contents.

Leak Detection:  

In the event of a leak in the misting nozzle 

circuit, this option will shut-off the unit until the leak can be 
repaired.

Electronic Anti-Siphon Valve

:  For units without agitation, 

addition of this valve eliminates the possibility of a siphon.

Wind Sensor

: Sensor input will inhibit a programmed mist if the 

wind speed is higher than a user-defined limit for a 5 minute 
period following the scheduled mist.

Zone Kit

:  Kit will enable the unit to either independently 

manage areas with two different application schedules or 
effectively double the protected area that the unit would 
otherwise support.

iMistAway Module: 

Allows the unit to be remotely monitored 

and controlled via an Internet connection.

Summary of Contents for Drum-Based Misting Unit Gen 1.3

Page 1: ...MistAway Drum Based Misting Unit Gen 1 3 Operations Manual Copyright 2013 by MistAway Systems Inc...

Page 2: ...ds The unit will also mist in response to a signal from a handheld remote transmitter for a duration programmed by the user Base Functionality Optional Equipment and Functionality MistAway Drum Based...

Page 3: ...lling Insecticide label and dilution statement should be securely attached to the unit reservoir in a weatherproof pouch Strictly follow label instructions regarding storage and disposal of insecticid...

Page 4: ...or empowered to give any other warranty or to assume any other liability on behalf of MSI Warranty Conditions This warranty is extended only to the original Purchaser and is not transferable A purchas...

Page 5: ...red for units supplied with Agitating valves Pressing Green button will cycle through each of four System Modes The at the top of the display points to the active System Mode 1 OFF If equipped with ag...

Page 6: ...Menu LEVEL Press green button and use arrows to set level to full 8 bars Section 3 Setting Up the Unit Set Day and Time note AM and PM Exit by pressing Menu button a Set Day and Time SET UP Menu AGT S...

Page 7: ...etting Up the Unit Clear area Pres MIST button on transmitter Unit will MIST If Remote Agitation RAG is set to a value greater than 0 system with Agitate AGT prior to MIST 12 Test by Activating Remote...

Page 8: ...REMOTE MIST if the Remote Agitation Duration SET UP RAG is set to a value greater than 0 seconds NOTE on pre 2012 systems agitation duration before a remote mist is fixed at 15 seconds If a Zone Kit i...

Page 9: ...xing guidance Conventional Insecticide Formulations Exempt or Green Insecticide Formulations Section 5 Managing the Insecticide It is important to note that there are differences of opinion among mist...

Page 10: ...ists this virtual volume is reduced by a calculated estimate of the volume of dilute insecticide that was misted through the nozzle circuit When the virtual volume equals 0 EMP Empty is displayed on t...

Page 11: ...ouling the intake filter or nozzle circuit Clean filter on pump intake line Remove filter from intake line Use wire brush and hose to remove debris 1 Flush pump and agitation valve if equipped and noz...

Page 12: ...circuit to drain and cause ERR3 to be displayed That is the error condition does not occur while the user is on site troubleshooting the issue Leak Detection ERR3 MIST volume greater than expected Sec...

Page 13: ...trical power is restored to the unit the digital controller will return into the same mode the unit was operating in prior to the power being turned off For example if the unit was in AUTO EVERYDAY mo...

Page 14: ...n agitating valve a pressure gauge is mounted into the plastic housing Pump Intake Line and Filter Pump intake positioned near bottom of drum Filter ensures debris is not drawn into pump and nozzle ci...

Page 15: ...on cycle prior to a remote mist cycle RAG not available on pre 2012 systems TNK Set reservoir size in gallons 5 995 SEN Turn optional wind sensor ON or OFF WND Set max wind speed above which wind sens...

Page 16: ...s quickly INS Unit is in Inspection Mode and will mist for 5 minutes or until stopped MST Unit is misting NOZ00 Unit stopped operating because the number of nozzles is set to 0 Clear by pressing Red S...

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