Flowtron Outdoor Products Insect Control Equipment MT 200 Series User Manual

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Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap  
Operating Instructions  
IMPORTANT  
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.  
READ THE LABEL AND OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
DOMESTIC  
REG. NO. 28457 PCPA  
Please retain operating instructions for  
future reference.  
 
Your Enemy – the Mosquito  
There are some 2,700 species (different kinds of  
mosquitoes) in the world with about 170 species in  
North America alone.  
How Your Flowtron  
Mosquito PowerTrap Works  
The revolutionary new Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap  
replicates the attractants mosquitoes use to locate, bite  
and annoy humans. It does this by producing carbon  
dioxide, heat and moisture and combining these stimuli  
with octenol to create an attractant to mosquitoes.  
Most mosquitoes live and die close to where they  
hatch, although some can travel miles (kilometres) in  
search of a host. Only the female mosquito bites as  
she requires a blood meal to produce eggs.  
Your Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap:  
Replicates the human attractants of respiration,  
odor and body heat.  
Mosquitoes require standing water in aquatic habitats  
including fresh water, salt water marshes, brackish  
water or in water found in containers, old tires, tree  
holes, even flower pots. The female mosquito lays  
her eggs on the surface of the water and if conditions  
are right the eggs hatch and become larvae, then  
pupae and finally adult mosquitoes; all in 10 to 14  
days.  
Converts readily available propane gas into heat,  
moisture and carbon dioxide, the acknowledged  
leading mosquito and attractants emitted by  
humans.  
Special super bright LED motion lighting provides  
added lure.  
Both male and female mosquitoes feed regularly on  
nectar obtained from flowers, but females require  
blood to produce fertile eggs. Therefore, she must  
find a human or animal host to blood feed before she  
can lay her eggs.  
Produces a powerful vacuum to draw mosquitoes  
into a convenient, removable catch tray where  
they quickly dehydrate and die for safe, clean dis-  
posal.  
Contains state-of-the-art computer controlled elec-  
tronics to operate automatically in one of four  
modes selected by you.  
Most mosquitoes that emerge in the wild never come  
in contact with humans but obtain blood from birds  
and other animals. Mosquito species that breed  
around the home remain close to where they hatched  
and are regarded as pests and carriers of disease.  
Mosquito PowerTrap does away with ultraviolet lights  
and high voltage killing grids. Most importantly, it kills  
only female mosquitoes.  
Mosquitoes in search of a blood meal use visual,  
thermal and olfactory (odour) stimuli to locate a host.  
Of these, olfactory cues are the most important.  
Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap uses an exclusive plat-  
inum catalyst that converts air and propane gas into  
heat, moisture and carbon dioxide. It does this in an  
efficient, effective and economical manner. The cata-  
lyst converter is completely safe, flameless and never  
needs to be replaced.  
Out of the more than 100 compounds detected in  
human breath only two have been isolated and identi-  
fied as significant mosquito attractants; carbon diox-  
ide (CO2) and octenol (1-OCTEN-3-OL). These  
attractants serve as long-range airborne attractants  
and can be detected by mosquitoes at distances of  
100 feet to 125 feet (30 - 40 m).  
At close range, body heat, moisture and lactic acid  
serve as terminal attractants. Certain species show  
strong preferences for biting different parts of the  
human body. This is thought to be related to local  
skin temperature and lactic acid output.  
The attractiveness of different persons to mosquitoes  
varies substantially. Men are bitten more readily than  
women, adults more often than children and larger  
persons attract more mosquitoes perhaps because of  
their greater relative heat and carbon dioxide output.  
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Placement  
Your Mosquito PowerTrap is site specific and place-  
ment is critical for successful results.  
Rules for Safe Use  
1. Use outdoors only. Install the unit a  
minimum of 10 feet (3 m) from  
buildings and other structures.  
Your Flowrtron Mosquito PowerTrap emits a plume of  
octenol-enhanced carbon dioxide which mosquitoes  
follow in their search for a blood meal. Mosquitoes fly  
up-wind toward the source of the plume in their  
attempt to locate a host. Since the direction of the  
plume is dependent upon the direction of the wind,  
your unit should be positioned so it’s  
2. Never place fingers or insert any  
object into the unit while it is operat-  
ing.  
attractant outlet faces downwind.  
3. Always disconnect unit from its  
power source and wait for unit to  
cool before handling, moving or  
servicing.  
Female mosquitoes also feed on moisture laden nec-  
tar and fruit juices when not in search of a blood  
meal. They are usually found in shade; around flo w-  
ers, trees, bushes and other vegetation; and adjacent  
to standing water.  
For best results locate your unit 20 to 40 feet  
(6 -12 m) away from areas of human activity in a loca-  
tion near (but not in) bushes, wooded areas, or adja-  
cent to standing water (other than swimming pools).  
Select a location which will result in the carbon diox-  
ide plume blowing toward the area where mosquitoes  
are likely to hide and emerge. A proper location will  
ensure that mosquitoes encounter the plume and  
follow it up-wind to the Flow t ron Mosquito  
PowerTrap before they detect the presence of  
humans.  
4. This device was designed for use  
with propane gas. Never attempt to  
use any other fuel, including liquid  
fuels or natural gas. Fire or damage  
to your Flowtron PowerTrap could  
result.  
5. Always operate the unit in an  
upright position to prevent damage  
See Illustration 1.  
2
to the CO generator.  
6. Do not abuse the power pack.  
Never carry the power pack by its  
cord or yank it to disconnect it from  
a receptacle. Keep power cord  
away from heat, oil and sharp  
edges.  
Illustration 1  
Prevailing wind direction  
Plume  
Attractant  
Outlet  
7. Never connect the unit to a  
battery or other D.C. voltage. Such  
an attempt will damage your unit.  
HOUSE  
PATIO 20 – 40 ft.  
SOURCE OF  
INSECTS  
8. Store indoors when not in use.  
Remove propane tank from unit  
before storing and store tank out-  
doors in a well ventilated space.  
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Tank Support  
Strap  
Connect Propane Regulator  
Assembly  
Tank Stand  
1. Remove the plastic dust cover from your propane  
tank valve.  
Tank Stand (MT-200  
series only)  
2. Screw the propane regulator coupling located on  
the end of the propane hose onto the tank valve by  
turning the black threaded coupling clockwise until  
tight. Hand tighten only. See Illustration 4.  
1. Insert tank support strap  
into openings in tank stand  
as shown. See Figure A.  
2.On the underside of the  
tank stand, loosen the two  
hex nuts located on the  
screws which extend from  
the sides of the base plate.  
Place the slots at the ends  
of the tank support strap  
over the screws and  
Openings  
Figure A  
Note: Gas will not flow unless connection is tight.  
Tighten by hand only.  
Using a wrench or  
other tool could  
damage the regulator  
Base Plate  
Tank Strap  
coupling and could  
cause a gas leak.  
Illustration. 4  
secure by tightening the  
two nuts. See Figure B.  
Screw & Nut  
(2 places)  
WARNING  
PowerTrap (MT-200 &  
MT-300 series)  
Check for gas leaks by wetting the connec-  
tions with a solution of soap and water and  
watching for bubbles. If bubbles form or if a  
bubble grows larger, there is a leak and  
connection must be tightened.  
Figure B  
1. Insert one end of the post  
into the post opening at  
the front of the tank stand.  
Insert opposite end of  
post into the post opening  
located at the bottom of  
the Flowtron Mosquito  
PowerTrap®. Align unit in  
relation to the tank stand.  
See Illustration 2.  
Tank  
Cap  
WARNING  
Tank  
Strap  
Check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and  
reconnect a gas fitting.  
Be sure there are no sparks or open flame in the  
area when you check for leaks.  
Tank  
Wrap  
Post  
Place a 20 lb. tank on  
the tank stand and install  
tank wrap around the  
tank.  
Do not use a liquid propane tank with a damaged  
valve. Have dented or rusty propane tanks checked  
by your propane supplier.  
Only use regulator supplied with your Flowtron  
PowerTrap.  
2. Install catch tray by first  
inserting the rear of the  
tray into the housing.  
Tank Stand  
Illustration 2  
Then push in upper part of  
the latch and raise front of  
catch tray into place.See  
Illustration 3.  
3. Place tank cap on top of tank.  
4 . (MT-300 series only)  
Move your unit to the  
desired location in your  
yard. Remove catch tray  
and grasp housing as  
shown.  
3. Position and screw power  
pack to either an outside  
or inside wall adjacent to  
a electrical outlet (screws  
not provided). Run the low  
Push  
illustration 3  
See trap “Placement”  
instructions on pg. 4.  
voltage wire either above or below ground from the  
power pack to the unit. plug the low voltage wire  
into the power cord connector located at the bottom  
of the Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap®. Plug the  
power pack into the electrical outlet.  
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has reached operating temperature, which will take  
five to ten minutes, the fan and LED lights will remain  
on and the start cycle will be complete.  
Operation  
Your Mosquito PowerTrap is fully automatic. It is  
equipped with a photocell, temperature sensors and a  
computer microprocessor.  
When a timed mode is selected, the fan and LED  
lights will come on immediately and remain on. The  
unit, however, waits for dusk and then checks the out-  
side air temperature to determine if it is sufficiently  
warm for insect activity i.e. above 55º – 60ºF  
(13º - 15ºC). This is an important feature to conserve  
propane fuel. The unit will automatically begin its start  
cycle when the light level reaches dusk and remains  
at the level of dusk for ten minutes (thus avoiding the  
effects of transient light sources) and if the outside air  
temperature is above the 55º – 60ºF (13º - 15ºC)  
range.  
The control panel is located on the top of the unit and  
has the following operating modes:  
24/7 (on 24 hours, 7  
days/week)  
3 Hours (on at dusk,  
off 3 hours later)  
3 + 2 Hours (on at dusk,  
off 3 hours later; on again at dawn, off 2 hours  
later).  
4 + 3 Hours (on at dusk, off 4 hours later;  
on again at dawn, off 3 hours later)  
The start cycle is also repeated at dawn when the  
3 + 2 hr or the 4 + 3 hr mode is selected.  
Off/Reset (manual off)  
During start cycles, which are from five to ten  
minutes in duration, the fan and LED lights operate  
intermittently.  
To select the desired mode, first push the button  
labeled “Off/Reset” to clear the computer memory.  
Then push the button labeled “Mode”.  
Ten to fifteen minutes after the unit detects a lack of  
propane fuel (either due to an empty tank or due to  
improper installation of the propane regulator to the  
tank valve) the three green timed mode lights on the  
control panel will flash. Simply switch the PowerTrap  
off and refuel. If the unit is not out of propane and the  
lights are flashing check that the tank valve is fully  
open and that the regulator is properly attached to the  
tank valve.  
For continuous operation press the “Mode” button  
once. The green light labeled “24/7” will light and the  
unit will operate continuously 24 hours per day until  
the “Off/Reset” button is pressed.  
For timed operation, press and hold the “Mode” but-  
ton. When the desired mode is selected as indicated  
by its green light, release the button. No further con-  
trol is necessary and your unit will function in the  
mode selected every day until the “Off/Reset” button  
is depressed or an interruption occurs in the electrical  
power source.  
Mosquitoes are generally most active shortly after  
dusk and again at dawn. Therefore, the 3 + 2, or  
4 + 3 timed modes are usually the most economical  
settings.  
Note:  
To resume operation following an electri-  
cal disturbance or a loss of electrical  
power, press the “Off/Reset” button to  
clear the computer memory then reset  
the unit to the desired operating mode.  
The 24/7 mode is desirable if day flying mosquitoes  
are present or to operate at temperatures below  
55º F (13ºC).  
Note:  
In the event the Flowtron PowerTrap fails to  
respond to its controls (mode selection)  
unplug the unit for a few seconds, reattach  
plug and then reset to the desired mode.  
As mosquitoes pass through the fan, most  
are killed and thrown against the side of the  
internal screen-lined funnel.Those that  
escape the fan’s killing action end up in the  
catch tray where they quickly dehydrate and  
d i e. See page 7 for instructions for removing  
the screen-lined funnel and cleaning the  
screen.  
When the 24/7 mode is selected, the unit will begin  
its start cycle and approximately three minutes later,  
the fan and LED lights located in the entrance to the  
trap will come on intermittently. Once the catalyst  
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3. Empty the catch tray periodically to ensure proper  
air flow through the trap. To remove the catch tray  
push in on the latch at the front of the catch tray  
and pull tray down.  
Octenol Cartridge  
U.S. Government and university researchers have  
demonstrated that o c t e n o l combined with carbon  
dioxide (both components of respiration) are irresistible  
attractants to mosquitoes.  
4. Remove and clean the screen-lined funnel each  
time the propane tank is refilled or more often dur-  
ing periods of heavy infestation. To remove funnel,  
proceed as follows:  
The Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap uses a specially  
designed time release cartridge containing octenol (1-  
OCTEN-3-OL).  
Switch unit off and allow it to cool. Remove catch tray.  
To Install the Octenol Cartridge:  
Push rear of bottom funnel  
Figure A  
ring up into the unit’s hous-  
1. Remove the octenol cartridge from the sealed  
pouch and peel the protective cover from the face  
of the cartridge. Avoid touching the openings in the  
cartridge and always wash hands thoroughly after  
contact.  
Housing  
ing until front tabs become  
disengaged from housing.  
See figure A.  
Up  
Front  
Tab  
Bottom  
Funnel  
Ring  
2. Place the cartridge in the rectangle slot located at  
the bottom of the plenum. Insert the cartridge with  
the openings facing inward. See Illustration 5.  
Pull funnel down and for-  
Push Up Here  
ward releasing rear sec-  
tion of upper funnel ring  
and remove funnel from  
Figure B  
unit. See fig u r e B.  
Down  
Remove insect debris  
from screen surrounding  
funnel. Wash screen with  
water and shake off  
Forward  
Upper  
Funnel  
Ring  
Tabs  
excess water before re-  
installing.  
Plenum  
Re-install funnel by hold-  
ing funnel at a slight  
angle and insert the front  
edge of the upper funnel  
ring inside of unit’s hous-  
ing. See figure C.  
Cartridge  
Shown in  
Place  
Figure C  
Slot  
Insert  
Cartridge  
Octenol  
Cartridge  
Illustration 5  
Front  
Edge  
of Upper  
Funnel Ring  
Maintenance  
Up  
Push funnel upwards and  
with the rear section of  
the bottom funnel ring at  
a slight angle compress  
funnel until front tabs of  
bottom funnel ring are up  
inside of the housing. See  
figure D.  
1. Refill your propane tank as required. The green  
timed mode lights on the control panel will flash  
when a new supply of propane is needed.  
Figure D  
2. Replace the octenol cartridge after 450 hours of  
operation.  
NOTE: The following table may be used as a  
general guide to determine approximate propane  
r e ll times.  
Up  
Release funnel and it will  
spring into place.  
Refill Times  
(20 lb propane tank)  
Operating Mode  
Hours per Day  
Replace catch tray and re-start unit.  
6 – 7 months  
3 – 4 months  
2 – 3 months  
3 – 4 weeks  
3
. . . hours  
3 + 2 . . . hours  
4 + 3 . . . hours  
24 . . . . hours  
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WARRANTY  
Trouble Shooting Chart  
Symptom  
Probable Cause  
No power at outlet  
Remedy  
Check for electrical power at outlet.  
Mode lights on control panel do  
not light when “MODE” switch is  
depressed.  
Unit not properly connected to its power pack. Check plug connections between unit and power pack low voltage cord.  
Green lights on control panel  
are ashing.  
Lack of propane.  
Refill propane tank.  
Open tank valve.  
Propane tank valve closed.  
Regulator coupling not properly attached.  
Lack of propane  
Check propane regulator coupling for proper engagement and/or leaks.  
Same as for “green lights ashing”.  
The fan does not run  
continuously after the unit has  
been on for at least 10 minutes.  
Start cycle malfunction.  
Press “Reset” and restart in 24/7 mode.  
The unit does not start up at  
dusk when in an automatic  
mode.  
Unit has not sensed dusk or night for a  
full 10 minutes.  
Wait for 10 minutes of darkness.  
Unit will start automatically if temperature rises above 55º F  
within 2 hours of dusk.  
Ambient temperature is below  
55-60ºF.  
Shield unit from extraneous light.  
Ambient light level is too high.  
Not catching mosquitoes when  
the fan is running, the valve is  
pulsing and the green lights on  
the control panel are not  
flashing.  
Funnel end is not over catch tray  
nozzle opening.  
Engage the funnel end with the catch tray nozzle opening.  
Clean funnel. See page 7.  
Funnel clogged with insect debris.  
Trap is not located in a productive site.  
Windy, cool or stormy weather.  
Move trap to a new site. See placement guidelines in the owner’s manual.  
Wait for conditions more to the mosquito’s liking.  
Current mosquito population not readily  
Notably the day flying Asian tiger Mosquito. Operate the trap with the  
octenol cartridge removed.  
2
attracted to CO + Octenol.  
Any problems you encounter that are not corrected by the action recommended in this chart should be referred to the Flowtron Service Department • (800) 343-3280  
Accessories  
Mosquito Attractant:  
Extension Cord – EC-50  
Octenol Cartridge – MA 1000  
Makes your Mosquito PowerTrap  
more effective in attracting mosquitoes  
and biting flies.  
50 foot low voltage extension cord.  
Allows placement of the Mosquito  
PowerTrap an additional 50 feet away  
from the power source.  
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