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Your Mosquito Magnet
®
won’t start
The Mosquito Magnet
®
won’t stay running
1. Is the propane tank empty?
2. If propane tank is new, it may have
air blockage, has it been purged?
3. If tank has been opened too quickly, security
check valve may have triggered.
4. Is the power cord plugged in?
5. Is there a loose connection?
6. The tank regulator isn’t fully engaged.
7. Propane tank may be empty or need to be
purged.
8. Regulator is not fully engaged.
9. Fuel line may be blocked by propane
contaminants.
1. Weigh tank and check against “empty” weight
written on tank.
2. Bring tank to filling location. Air may be in
fuel line. Ask for tank to be purged.
Hint: If you have another propane powered device
operating on a standard 20 lb (9.07 kg) propane
tank, try hooking that tank up to the trap to verify
that the issue is with your tank.
3. Disconnect the regulator from the tank and
reconnect. Then open the regulator valve slowly.
4. Verify all electrical connections. Make sure you are
using the correct power requirements for your unit.
5. Make sure regulator is fully engaged, and propane
tank valve is fully open.
6. Make sure the regulator is fully engaged, and
propane tank valve is fully open.
7. Go through above steps 1, 2 and 3.
8. See tank changing tips on page 8. Hand tighten
the propane tank regulator until slightly snug.
9. Follow Easy Quick Clear Valve instructions. See
page 11.
Low or no catch
10. Insects may not be out yet.
11. Trap improperly placed.
12. Biting insects reproductive cycles have not
yet been broken.
10. Verify temperature is consistently above 50˚F (10˚C).
11. Follow steps in the “Trap Placement” section of
your owner’s manual or go to
www.mosquitomagnet.com “Placement” section.
12. Keep trap in constant operation 24 hours/day,
7 days/week for 4 weeks to interrupt the
breeding cycle.
Solutions
Possible Cause
Problem
Troubleshooting
Easy Quick Clear Valve
Important: Extinguish all smoking materials prior
to use of Easy Quick Clear Valve. Do not stand directly
behind the Quick Clear cartridge during operation.
Use of PROTECTIVE eyewear is recommended.
Important: Shut down your trap. Let fan run until it
stops before using Quick Clear Cartridges (about 5
minutes).
Quick-Clear is recommended for regular
maintenance to remove built-up contaminants.
Recommended for use at every tank change. Also
recommended for use before seasonal storage to avoid
build up of contaminants during the off-season. Instructions
for “Easy Quick Clear Valve” maintenance procedure shall
be provided on a label attached to trap where easily visible
by user.
The Easy Quick Clear Valve is a threaded knob located on
the back of your trap. It should be used with the adapter
included with your trap, and a threaded Quick Clear
cartridge available at your local hardware or home
improvement store.
1.
Important: Shut down your trap. Let fan run until it
stops before using Quick Clear Cartridges (about 5
minutes).
2. Close the propane tank valve by turning to the “OFF”
position. (Turn the tank valve clockwise).
3. Remove the protective cap from Easy Quick Clear
Valve on your trap.
4. Hand-screw the Quick Clear adapter on to Easy
Quick Clear Valve, until finger tight.
5. Hand-screw the Quick Clear cartridge into the Quick
Clear adapter clockwise until hand tight while
holding the adapter in place.
Important:
Do not
over-tighten.
6. While holding the adapter in place
slowly
unscrew
Quick Clear cartridge up to
1/4 turn only
in counter
clockwise direction from the Quick Clear adapter
only. The strong flow of compressed air lasts
approximately 45 seconds. Be sure to allow Quick
Clear cartridge to run out completely. (Hissing will
stop when cylinder is empty. Quick Clear cartridge
will be cold to the touch).
7. Unscrew the Quick Clear cartridge to remove. Discard
empty Quick Clear cartridge after use, it is not reusable
or refillable.
8. Unscrew the Quick Clear adapter to remove.
Use caution when removing Quick Clear adapter
and cartridge, as some compressed air may come out at
this time.
Remember to keep the Quick Clear adapter for future
use.
9. Replace Easy Quick Clear Valve protective cap, and
proceed with normal start up of your trap.
Unscrew the Quick Clear cartridge first, then unscrew Quick
Clear adapter and discard the spent Quick Clear cartridge.
Remember to keep the Quick Clear adapter for future use.
To start cleaning process, while holding Quick Clear
Adapter in place, unscrew the Quick Clear cartridge
1/4 Turn Only
.
While holding the adapter in place, screw the Quick Clear
cartridge into Quick Clear adapter.
First hand-screw the Quick Clear adapter onto the valve.
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