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7
Hints & Tips
BED BUGS
•
Researchers have found that bed bugs at
all life stages
die quickly at
temperatures at or above
120
O
F.
•
Bed bug eggs are nearly translucent and incredibly difficult to detect.
A best practice is to
heat treat all items
that may have been in the vicinity
of bed bugs even if no bed bugs are found. For pictures of bed bugs and
bed bug eggs, please visit
zappbug.com/bed-bug-pictures
•
Bed bugs can survive for up to
18 months without feeding
. It is critical that
all potentially infested items are heat treated or, alternatively, sealed and
stored for 18 months.
•
Bed bugs can
flatten their bodies
and slip into tiny cracks.
•
Bed bugs are unable to climb smooth, nonporous surfaces like those lining
the ZappBug Heater
TM
.
•
Bed Bugs suffer from thermal shock and are immediately unable to
move at temperatures
above 150
O
F
.
•
For more information please visit
www.zappbug.com/get-rid-of-bed-bugs
THE ZAPPBUG HEATER
TM
•
Think about heat treating your belongings in the same way that you
think of
drying clothes in the sun
. If your belongings are densely packed
together, it will take significantly more time for them to reach bed bug
killing temperatures. Always use provided ventilation blocks and/or net to
ensure maximum air circulation around your belongings.
•
Bed bugs suffer from
thermal shock
and cannot escape through the
heater duct while the heating unit is on. Make sure to turn the heating unit
on
before placing potentially infested items inside the ZappBug Heater
TM
.
•
Only use indoors with an ambient room
temperature above 70
O
F
. The
heating unit works by adding heat to the air from the room in which it is
located. If the ambient temperature is below 70
O
F, the ZappBug Heater
TM
may not reach bed bug killing temperatures.
•
Always
monitor temperature
inside the ZappBug Heater
TM
with a
thermometer. (Wireless thermometer included.)
•
Do not place the ZappBug Heater
TM
directly on cold floors such as
concrete.
Always place the ZappBug Heater
TM
on surfaces at room
temperature (above 70
O
F)
.
Warning: Extension Cords
Some extension cords are not adequate to carry the load of current drawn
by this heating unit without becoming dangerously overheated. If an exten-
sion cord
must
be used, do not use a cord set rated less than
1500 watts
or
15
amps
, and of a minimum size of 16 Gauge. Use only an extension cord with the
UL seal. Use of an inadequate extension cord may result in overheating of the
extension cord or fire.
Warning: Old Electrical Wiring and Outlets
Each ZappBug heating unit will draw 12-15 amps of current (1500 Watts) and
must be run on circuits rated
15 amps and above
only. Some old electrical
wiring and outlets may not be capable of sustaining these loads. If you are
unsure of the electrical wiring or outlets in your location, contact an electrician
before operating ZappBug or any other high-current products. If electrical
cord(s) appears deformed or feel hot to the touch, unplug immediately and
contact ZappBug customer service. Old or faulty electrical wiring could lead to
damage, dangerous fire and injury.
Additional Warnings
•
Failure to comply with the Warnings presented by this manual may result in
severe injury and/or damage to property.
•
Incorrect assembly or improper use may result in hazardous conditions.
Only assemble according to instructions in this manual.
•
Do not block air intake or exhaust vents on heater. Obstructions of the
intake or exhaust vents can cause the heating unit to overheat.
•
Do not use outdoors or in a wet environment. This product is designed for
use indoors only.
•
Do not block exhaust vents. This can cause damage to the
heaters.
•
Do not reach into or insert objects into ventilation fan while running. This
may result in injury or damage.
•
Do not place flammable objects or aerosols inside the ZappBug Heater
TM
.
•
Some items may be damaged during heat treatment. Use Caution when
heat treating fragile items such as antique books, items made of wood,
and other belongings.
•
Consult the manufacturer of items in question (such as electronics) for
a maximum safe temperature before placing them in the ZappBug
Heater. Always monitor temperature to ensure that temperature never
exceeds safe level.