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Colorado Bee Vac™ Product Instructions
Updated June 28, 2021
Quick Start Guide
If you’re one who prefers not to read instructions, at least read these few points before you start using
your Colorado Bee Vac!
1. Be sure to leave the bypass valve partially open (see diagram pg. 2). If closed, the bees may
be exposed to excessive vacuum pressure. Only close the valve as much as is needed.
2. Do not coil the vacuum hose during use. Keep the hose as straight as possible to reduce
damage to the bees as they travel through the hose.
3. When
done vacuuming, close the blast gate before shutting off the vacuum so the bees don’t
crawl back into the hose.
4. When done vacuuming, remove the cover from the catch box, keep the box in the shade, and
give the bees plenty of air to prevent them from overheating.
5. Do not store the vacuum cover on the catch box to avoid having the seal material stick to the
catch box.
6. Please read the full instructions! Over the years we have learned many tricks on the most
successful ways to use the Colorado Bee Vac.
