Mosquito Magnet Patriot Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 7)

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.

SolutionsPossible CauseProblem

TroubleshootingEasy 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. (T

urn 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 c

ompletely. (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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