Pest Control
garden
System
®
Pest Control
garden
System
®
GB
How does Mice & Rat Free 100/400
™
work?
Mice & Rat Free 100/400
™
uses a combination of
ultrasonic and electromagnetic pulses to unsettle and create an unbearable environment for mice and rats.
The emitted ultrasonic signal deters mice from taking up residence in the area where the device is sited, i.e.
an open area of up to 100m
2
. The electromagnetic pulse supplements the ultrasonic effect and aims to deter
rodents from using wiring as a rat-run. Suitable for spaces where there is a constant mains supply because
of other electrical units.
Will Mice & Rat Free 100/400
™
cover all of my house?
The pulses travel along live electric cables.
The powerful ultrasonic signal extends over an open area of 100 m
2
. Remember that high-frequency sound
cannot penetrate solid material, such as walls, ceilings, floors, cabinet doors etc.
How long does it take before Mice & Rat Free100/400
™
begins to work?
A change can normally be
noticed immediately. In some cases it takes a bit longer. If the rodents are already well established, you can
temporarily use traps to exterminate the old infestation.
How will I know when Mice & Rat Free 100/400
™
is active?
The LEDs light up when the device is
functioning.
What pests does Mice & Rat Free 100/400
™
work on?
Mice & Rat Free 100/400
™
affects rodents.
Pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other rodents are also sensitive to ultrasonic sound and
should not be kept in the same part of the house.
Is Mice & Rat Free 100/400
™
safe to use in the home?
Mice & Rat Free 100/400
™
is harmless to
children, cats, dogs, birds and fish. Nor does it affect other electrical equipment.
To get the most out of your Silverline
®
Mice & Rat Free 100/400
™
,
please read the following instructions carefully:
• Plug the unit into a wall socket and it will immediately begin generating electromagnetic pulses in live
electric cables by means of the ElectroPulse
™
function and transmitting a powerful ultrasonic signal in the
space around the unit by means of the A-Frequency
™
function. The red LED begins flashing to indicate that
the pulse function is operating. The green LED indicates that the ultrasonic signal is operating.
• The pulses can be adjusted using the button on the side. Mode I is a fixed-frequency pulse, while mode II
is a sweeping frequency. Switching between mode I and II every 4 weeks or so is recommended, to avoid
the rodents becoming accustomed to the pulsing. The red LED flashes in mode II and shows a fixed light in
mode I to indicate that the pulse function is operating.
• The faint ticking sound that may be heard arises when the ultrasonic frequencies being transmitted change
frequency range. The transmitted frequencies are not normally audible to humans. If any unwanted noise is
perceived, it can be switched off using the button on the side of the unit. There is no ultrasonic signal when
the button is in the OFF position.
• A magnetic field is automatically created around any electric cables connected to a power source. The load
should be at least 40 W to generate a sufficiently large magnetic field.
• Remember that older lead-sheathed cables have a more limited magnetic field than ordinary plastic cables.
• The pulses will spread to live cables connected to the same distribution box. If a dwelling has two
distribution boxes, two devices should be used for optimum protection.
• High-frequency sound cannot penetrate solid objects and is absorbed by soft textiles and insulation. For
that reason, be sure to site the unit in an open space where the sound waves can flow freely. The sound will
bounce off hard surfaces. However, insulation material and soft textiles will reduce sound propagation.
• Rodents such as hamsters, guinea pigs and similar pets are also sensitive to ultrasonic sound and should
not be kept in the same part of the house.
• In exceptional cases, the human ear may find high-frequency sound disturbing. So site any units in areas
where they will not affect humans.
