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Maintenance
To enjoy years of outstanding performance from your mosquito trap
perform the following maintenance activities on a regular basis:
• Keep exterior surfaces clean.
• Use warm soapy water for cleaning. Never use flammable or corrosive
cleaning agents.
• While cleaning your unit, be sure to keep the area around the burner dry
at all times.
• Air flow must be unobstructed. Keep controls, burner, and circulating air
passages clean. Signs of possible blockage include:
- Gas odor.
- Mosquito trap makes popping noises.
- Smoky exhaust.
• It is a good practice to remove leaves or trash that may collect in or near
the cage.
• Spiders and insects can nest in unit. This condition can cause malfunc-
tions. When trap is not in use, store in plastic bag or sealed box.
(See Storage Instructions.) Compressed air may help clear away small
particles.
• If unit has been left uncovered and is wet from rain, yard sprinklers, etc.,
allow to dry (at least 30 minutes prior to use).
• In a salt-air environment (such as near an ocean), corrosion
occurs more quickly than normal. Frequently check for corroded areas
and clean or repair them promptly.
Storage
Disconnect mosquito trap from propane tank
before long-term storage of either the cylinder or
the mosquito trap.
1. Turn cylinder valve off.
2. Disconnect hose from cylinder.
3. Separate tank from unit.
4. Remove AAA battery from Ignitor.
5. Store propane tank in safe manner. Refer to Chapter 5 of
Standard
for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58
. Follow
all local codes. Always store propane tanks outdoors.
6. Place mosquito trap in plastic bag or sealed box.
7. Store mosquito trap and base in a dry, clean, and safe place.
• BURN HAZARD
• Do not touch or attempt any maintenance on unit for at least one
hour after use.
• Make sure propane tank has been removed before doing
maintenance.
WARNING
1. Use the Mosquito Deleto
TM
Inhibitor to push mosquitoes
away from you. . .use the Mosquito Deleto
TM
Trap to
attract and kill mosquitoes!
2. The Mosquito Deleto
TM
Inhibitor is designed for occasional
use. Turn it on when going outdoors to gently disperse the
scent that blocks the mosquitoes’ sensors. Turning the unit
off will close the vents and preserve the unit for future use.
How To Use Mosquito Deleto
TM
Products
:
3. The Mosquito Deleto
TM
Inhibitor unit should be placed near
where people gather. If there is a gentle breeze, be sure to
place the inhibitor upwind from where people gather to be
sure the scent covers the area desired.
4. During days of gusty winds (over 20 miles an hour), you
should recheck the Mosquito Deleto
TM
Trap to be sure that
the trap burner has not blown out.
Helpful Hints
1. Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? Female
mosquitoes need protein to breed and lay eggs.
2. Mosquito eggs need water to hatch. Stopping adult female
mosquitoes from breeding will help to reduce your
problem with mosquitoes.
3. Mosquitoes can also be good fliers. While most mosqui-
toes do not migrate far from where they breed, some
mosquitoes can fly up to 75 miles.
4. Mosquitoes also bite primarily in the evening and morning
hours, when it is cooler. Some types of mosquitoes bite
during the day. All mosquitoes like the temperature to be
warm and generally humid, but not hot. During very hot
days, mosquitoes will hide in the brush to stay cool.
5. Mosquitoes will also take cover from winds greater than
10 miles an hour.
6. Clearing your yard of standing water will help to reduce
the number of mosquitoes breeding in your area. Remove
all standing water in buckets, tires, and plant trays. Make
sure that areas in your yard do not become flooded with
standing water. All ponds and bird baths should have
water cleaned frequently or water should be circulated to
prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
Proper Inhibitor and Trap Placement
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