ThermaCell Patio shield Bristol Lantern Directions For Use Download Page 2

Use Restrictions: 
Only for outdoor use as a mosquito repellent. Do not use indoors, 
in tents or in any enclosed area. Do not insert anything other 
than Thermacell

®

 mats into the mosquito repeller. Cover or 

remove all exposed food. Do not leave mosquito repeller 
unattended or use in windy conditions. Do not expose mosquito 
repeller or mats to rain. Place mosquito repeller on a flat, stable 
surface with the grill facing upward. Do not touch the grill; it will 
be hot after a couple of minutes. Clean with a damp cloth only 
when the mosquito repeller is cool and inactive. Only 
Thermacell

®

 mats and cartridges will work in this mosquito 

repeller.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by 

storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage: Store 

unused mats in original box in a cool, dry place 

inaccessible to children and pets. Store 

mosquito repeller and butane cartridges in 

original box in a cool, dry place away from 

sources of heat. Store batteries in cool, dry place 

away from heat or open flame. Pesticide 

Disposal and Container Handling: 

Non-refillable container; do not refill or reuse this 

container.  If cartridge is empty or for used 

mats: Do not reuse empty packaging, wrappers 

or cartridges. Do not puncture or incinerate 

empty cartridges. Place in trash or offer for 

recycling if available. If cartridge is partly filled 

or for unused mats: Call your local solid waste 

agency for disposal instructions. Never place 

unused mats down any indoor or outdoor drain. 

For unwanted mosquito repeller: Place in trash 

or offer for recycling if available.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Hazards to Humans & Domestic Animals  

CAUTION: Contains petroleum distillates. 

Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. 

Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact 

with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash hands 

thoroughly with soap and water after handling 

and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using 

tobacco or using the toilet. Remove and wash 

contaminated clothing before reuse.

FIRST AID

If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or 

doctor immediately for treatment advice. Do not 

induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison 

control center or doctor. Do not give any liquid to 

the person. Do not give anything by mouth to an 

unconscious person.

If On Skin or Clothing: Take off contaminated 

clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of 

water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control 

center or doctor for treatment advice.

If In Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and 

gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove 

contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 

minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a 

poison control center or doctor for treatment 

advice.

Have the product container or label with you 

when calling a poison control center or doctor, or 

going for treatment. For additional information on 

this pesticide product (including health concerns, 

medical emergencies or pesticide incidents), you 

may call 1-866-753-3837, Monday through 

Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST. After 4:30 PM, 

call your poison control center.

Note to Physician: Contains petroleum distillate. 

Vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS 

Butane Cartridge Hazard: Extremely 

flammable. Contents under pressure. Vapors 

may cause flash fire. Use only in a well ventilated 

area. Do not use, store, or dispose near heat, 

sparks, or flames. Do not puncture or incinerate. 

Containers exposed to direct sunlight or 

otherwise heated above 120⁰F (49⁰C) may burst. 

Store in cool, dry area. Intentional misuse by 

deliberately concentrating and inhaling the 

contents may be harmful or fatal. If vapors are 

inhaled, remove person to fresh air. 

Batteries: Use only with AAA batteries. Do not 

pry battery with any instrument or tool or put in a 

fire. Battery may burst or release toxic materials.

    

    

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

This product is toxic to fish and aquatic 

invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water. Do not 

contaminate water when cleaning equipment or 

disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. Drift 

may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water 

adjacent to treated areas.

WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS

To  the extent applicable by law, seller will not be 

held responsible for damage, injury or poor 

performance caused by use of other butane 

cartridges or repellent mats. Seller is not 

responsible for damage caused by using this 

butane cartridge in other butane products.

Thermacell Repellents, Inc.

26 Crosby Drive, 

Bedford, MA   01730

Email: [email protected]

Toll Free 866-753-3837

    

EPA Reg. No. 71910-2                                          rb0117

TROUBLESHOOTING:
If you do not see an orange glow through 

view window

1. Repeat directions “To Turn ON”. 
2. If there is still no orange light visible, make 

sure the fuel cartridge is completely 

screwed into place. Repeat “Turn On” 

directions. Confirm the orange glow is 

visible.

3. Check the amount of fuel in the cartridge.  

If cartridge is empty or near empty, remove 

cartridge and replace with a new cartridge. 

Repeat “Turn On” directions. Confirm the 

orange glow is visible.

Not sure product is working? 

1. Place product upwind for maximum 

mosquito repellency.  Windy conditions can 

reduce mosquito repellent effectiveness.

2. Check the mosquito repellent mat. Mats 

turn from pale blue to white when it has 

been used up. See directions to replace 

Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Mat

3. Check the amount of fuel in the cartridge.  

If cartridge is empty or near empty, remove 

cartridge and replace with a new 

Thermacell cartridge.  Repeat “Turn On” 

directions. Confirm the orange glow is 

visible.

Still have questions? 

Call customer service at 1-866-753-3837 or 

email Service

@

Thermacell.com.

USEFUL TIPS: 
• Allow 10 to 30 minutes, depending upon the size of the 

area, for product to take effect.

• This product works best in outdoor areas where there 

is minimal air movement, such as yards and outdoor 
campsites.

• Provides a maximum of 4 hours mosquito repellency 

per mat.

• Original, Earth Scent and Max Life Thermacell refill mats 

are effective in Thermacell mosquito repellent devices.

• Mats turn from pale blue to white when mosquito 

repellent has been used up and needs to be replaced.

• Some visible vapor will appear during use; this is normal.
• Use additional mosquito repellers to cover a larger area.
• Altitudes above 4,500 ft can effect product performance.
• Zone Indicator Light requires 3 AAA batteries.
• The mosquito repellent and light features operate 

independently.

TO USE THE LIGHT:

1. Open the battery compartment and insert 3 

AAA batteries. Ensure the batteries are 

properly aligned with the +/- signs. Close the 

battery compartment.

2.To use the light, locate the switch under the 

lantern. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON 

position To turn the light off slide the switch 

to the OFF position. Battery life does not 

affect mosquito repellent functions.

 TO USE THE MOSQUITO REPELLENT:
1. Remove one Thermacell® Mosquito Repellent 

mat from wrapper. Insert the mat under the 

grill.

2. Remove cap from the butane cartridge and screw 

cartridge into lantern. Turn cartridge clockwise 

until it stops. Make sure the cartridge is fully 

inserted. 

3. To activate the mosquito 

repellent, grasp the 

lantern collar and rotate 

collar to the right until the 

indicator line points to 

“ON”. The gas will begin 

to flow.

4. Wait approximately 5 to 

10 seconds then rotate lantern collar further to 

the right until the indicator line points to 

“START”. You should hear a clicking noise. 

5. To verify that the mosquito repellent is activated 

look at the oval view hole located on the lantern 

collar to the right of the “START” button. An 

orange light will glow. If there is no orange light, 

rotate indicator line back to the “ON” position 

and repeat rotation to the “START” position two 

to three times in rapid succession.

6. If there is still no orange light visible in the view 

hole, make sure the cartridge is completely 

screwed into place. Also, check the amount of 

fuel in the cartridge. If cartridge is empty or 

near empty, remove cartridge and replace with 

a new Thermacell® cartridge. Then repeat 

steps 3-5.

7.  When finished using the lantern, rotate the 

lantern collar to the left until the indicator  line 

points to “OFF”. Allow lantern to cool 

completely before storing. 

8. To replace a used mat, make sure indicator line 

points to “OFF” and allow lantern grill to cool. 

Push the used mat out by inserting a fresh mat.

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