Flowtron Outdoor Products Insect Control Equipment MT 350 User Manual

WARRANTY  
MT-350  
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 flashing.  
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 flashing”.  
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.  
Ambient temperature is below  
55-60ºF.  
Unit will start automatically if temperature rises above 55º F  
within 2 hours of dusk.  
Ambient light level is too high.  
Shield unit from extraneous light.  
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.  
Funnel clogged with insect debris.  
Trap is not located in a productive site.  
Windy, cool or stormy weather.  
Clean funnel. See page 7.  
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  
attracted to CO2 + Octenol.  
Notably the day flying Asian tiger Mosquito. Operate the trap with the  
octenol cartridge removed.  
Any problems you encounter that are not corrected by the action recommended in this chart should be referred to the Flowtron Service Department  
Accessories  
Accessories are available at your local retail outlet or by calling  
Flowtron Parts Department at 1-800-343-3280.  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
IMPORTANT  
Mosquito Attractant:  
Extension Cord – EC-50  
Read this manual completely before  
installing or operating your new  
Mosquito PowerTrap™.  
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.  
Look for this  
symbol to point  
out important safety precautions.  
Flowtron Outdoor Products, 15 Highland Avenue, Malden, MA 02148 • 1-800-343-3280  
557-9657  
 
Tank Support  
Strap  
Connect Propane Regulator  
Placement  
Assembly  
Tank Stand  
Rules for Safe Use  
(MT-300 series only)  
1. Remove the plastic dust cover from your propane  
tank valve.  
Your Mosquito PowerTrap is site specific and place-  
ment is critical for successful results. To properly lo-  
cate your unit in your yard, read the accompanying  
booklet “the Fine Art of Trapping Mosquitoes”  
and follow its guidelines regarding trap placement,  
1. Insert tank support strap  
into openings in tank  
stand as shown.  
1. Use outdoors only. Install the unit a  
minimum of ten feet from  
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.  
See Figure A.  
buildings and other structures.  
Openings  
Figure A  
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 at-  
tempt 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  
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 secure  
by tightening the two  
nuts. See Figure B.  
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  
2. Never place fingers or insert any ob-  
ject into the unit while it is operating.  
3. Always disconnect unit from its pow-  
er source and wait for unit to cool  
before handling, moving or servicing.  
coupling and could  
cause a gas leak.  
attractant outlet faces downwind.  
Illustration. 4  
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 flow-  
ers, trees, bushes and other vegetation; and adjacent  
to standing water.  
Tank  
Strap  
WARNING  
Screw & Nut  
(2 places)  
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.  
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  
2. 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.  
For best results locate your unit 20 to 40 feet away  
from areas of human activity in a location near (but  
not in) bushes, wooded areas, or adjacent to standing  
water (other than swimming pools). Select a location  
which will result in the carbon dioxide 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 Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap before  
they detect the presence of humans.  
WARNING  
Place a 20 lb. tank on the tank stand and install  
tank wrap around the tank.  
Check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and  
reconnect a gas fitting.  
5. Always operate the unit in an up-  
right position to prevent damage to  
Be sure there are no sparks or open flame in the  
area when you check for leaks.  
3. Install catch tray by first  
inserting the rear of the  
tray into the housing.  
Then push in upper part  
of the latch and raise  
front of catch tray into  
place. See Illustration 3.  
2
the CO generator.  
Tank  
Cap  
Do not use a liquid propane tank with a damaged  
valve. Have dented or rusty propane tanks checked  
by your propane supplier.  
See Illustration 1.  
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.  
Only use regulator supplied with your Flowtron  
PowerTrap.  
Tank  
Strap  
Illustration 1  
Prevailing wind direction  
Post  
Tank  
Wrap  
Plume  
4. Position and screw pow-  
er pack to either an out-  
3. Place tank cap on top of tank.  
Attractant  
Outlet  
side or inside wall adja-  
cent to a electrical outlet  
(screws not provided).  
4 . Move your unit to the  
desired location in your  
yard. Remove catch tray  
and grasp housing as  
shown.  
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  
Tank  
Stand  
Cover  
Install  
screw  
and  
Run the low voltage wire  
either above or below  
ground from the power  
pack to the unit. plug the  
low voltage wire into the  
power cord connector lo-  
cated at the bottom of  
the Flowtron Mosquito  
PowerTrap®. Plug the  
power pack into the elec-  
trical outlet.  
Tank  
Stand  
washer  
Illustration 2  
See trap “Placement” in-  
structions on pg. 4.  
8. Store indoors when not in use.  
Remove propane tank from unit be-  
fore storing and store tank outdoors  
in a well ventilated space.  
(MT-300 series only)  
Push  
See Illustration 5.  
illustration 3  
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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 (above 55º – 60ºF). 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 range.  
Operation  
Your Mosquito PowerTrap is fully automatic. It is  
equipped with a photocell, temperature sensors and a  
computer microprocessor.  
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.  
The control panel is located on the top of the unit and  
has the following operating modes:  
Most mosquitoes live and die close to where they  
hatch, although some can travel miles in search of a  
host. Only the female mosquito bites as she requires  
a blood meal to produce eggs.  
24/7 (on 24 hours, 7  
days/week)  
Your Flowtron Mosquito PowerTrap:  
Replicates the human attractants of respiration,  
odor, 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 pu-  
pae and finally adult mosquitoes; all in 10 to 14 days.  
3 Hours (on at dusk,  
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.  
Converts readily available propane gas into heat,  
moisture and carbon dioxide, the acknowledged  
leading mosquito and attractants emitted by hu-  
mans.  
3 + 2 Hours (on at dusk,  
off 3 hours later; on again at dawn, off 2 hours lat-  
er).  
During start cycles, which are from five to ten  
minutes in duration, the fan and LED lights operate  
intermittently.  
4 + 3 Hours (on at dusk, off 4 hours later;  
on again at dawn, off 3 hours later)  
Produces a powerful vacuum to draw mosquitoes  
into a convenient, removable catch tray where  
they quickly dehydrate and die for safe, clean dis-  
posal.  
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.  
Off/Reset (manual off)  
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.  
To select the desired mode, first push the button la-  
beled “Off/Reset” to clear the computer memory.  
Then push the button labeled “Mode”.  
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.  
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.  
Mosquito PowerTrap does away with ultraviolet lights  
and high voltage killing grids. Most importantly, it kills  
only female mosquitoe.  
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 and biting flies are generally most active  
shortly after dusk and again at dawn. Therefore, the 3  
+ 2, or 4 + 3 timed modes are usually the most eco-  
nomical settings.  
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.  
Mosquitoes in search of a blood meal use visual,  
thermal and olfactory (odor) stimuli to locate a host.  
Of these, olfactory cues are the most important.  
Out of the more than 100 compounds detected in hu-  
man breath only two have been isolated and identi-  
fied as significant mosquito and biting fly attractants;  
carbon dioxide (CO2) and octenol (1-OCTEN-3-  
OL). These attractants serve as long-range airborne  
attractants and can be detected by mosquitoes and  
biting flies at distances of 100 feet to 125 feet.  
The 24/7 mode is desirable if day flying mosquitoes  
are present or to operate at temperatures below 55º  
F.  
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.  
At close range, body heat, moisture and lactic acid  
serve as terminal attractants. Certain species show  
strong preferences for biting different parts of the hu-  
man body. This is thought to be related to local skin  
temperature and lactic acid output.  
In the event the 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.  
Note:  
As mosquitoes and biting flies 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 die. See page 7 for instruc-  
tions for removing the screen-lined funnel  
and cleaning the screen.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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