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Mega Catch Premier MCP800 Operation Manual
Summary of Premier MCP800
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Mosquito trap operation manual premier model mcp 800 pub. No: canadian version p 1106.
Page 2: Contents
Contents page important safety instructions 1 introduction 2 features of mega-catch premier mosquito trap 2 initial set up instructions 3 what your mega-catch mosquito trap will do 4 installing and siting the mega-catch mosquito trap 5-6 stand assembly instructions 7 operation of the programmable...
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Important safety instructions 1 do not operate the trap indoors. Keep children and pets away from the trap. Always disconnect power before cleaning, servicing or inspecting the inside of the trap. To avoid injury from the high-speed fan inside the trap, always disconnect power before opening the doo...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction 2 mosquitoes have been described as the most dangerous creatures on earth. Aedes mosquitoes may carry yellow fever and dengue fever. Culex mosquitoes may carry several strains of encephalitis (including st. Louis encephalitis, eastern equine encephalitis and west nile virus), and anophe...
Page 5: Initial Set Up Instructions
Initial set up instructions 3 before attempting operation of your premier trap, follow these instructions: 1. Remove the trap from the carton. 2. Remove the box containing the stand from the carton. 3. Assemble the stand (see page 7 - stand assembly instructions section). 4. Remove the box marked ac...
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4 what your mega-catch mosquito trap will do your mega-catch mosquito trap is designed to reduce mosquito populations, but it will not permanently eliminate them. Operate the mega-catch mosquito trap daily for several weeks. Over this time you should notice a decline in mosquito numbers. This mea...
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Installing and siting the mega-catch mosquito trap 5 installation of trap: your mosquito trap comes fully assembled. To install, first follow the instructions on page 3 - initial set up instructions section. The initial set up instructions assume that you have decided to install your mega-catch mo...
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6 wooded areas and gardens). Then use these rules to site the trap: rule 1: place the trap between the mosquito source and areas of human activity. Rule 2: place the trap as far away from people and as close to the mosquito source as possible. (attract them to the trap and not to you.) rule 3: place...
Page 9: Stand Assembly Instructions
Stand assembly instructions 7 to assemble the stand supplied with the trap, follow the instructions shown in figure 2 below. Note: for optimum performance place the trap in a predominantly shaded area (located between your dwelling and the source of the mosquitoes) which is protected from rain and w...
Page 10: Mega Catch
8 your mega-catch mosquito trap is equipped with a high tech programmable timer. The timer enables you to program the trap to operate at times when mosquitos are most active in your area. The timer is equipped with an automatically recharging battery. This battery can operate for up to three months...
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9 start time program 2. Enter start time with hour/minute buttons. Then press program. Stop time program 2. Enter stop time with hour/minute buttons. To enter more programs (up to 6) repeat previous steps. Then press clock to return to normal operation. Press the on/auto/off button to change positio...
Page 12: Mosquito Catching Systems
10 your mega-catch mosquito trap comes complete with a catch bag and a liquid catch container. You may choose to collect mosquitoes using either of these systems. Our research has shown the liquid catch container system to be more effective. This is because when the mega-catch mosquito trap is ope...
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11 using the catch bag to prepare your mega-catch mosquito trap, follow these steps: 1. Ensure that the trap is switched off by disconnecting the power (attention: high- speed fan inside the trap may cause injury if the power is not disconnected.) 2. Unlock and remove the lockable door. 3. Reach in...
Page 14: Fitting of External Skirt
12 your mega-catch mosquito trap comes with an external skirt which fulfils two important functions. First its color and texture provides a visual attractant for several species of mosquitoes. Secondly, it acts as a baffle directing the air plume out of the bottom of the trap. There are two methods...
Page 15: Care of Your Trap
13 method two: 1. Hang the mega-catch mosquito trap from the stand (see page 3 - initial set up instructions section - paragraph 11). 2. Slide the skirt up from the bottom of the trap (over 2 corners initially) with the elastic band at the top. 3. The skirt is properly fitted when the elastic band ...
Page 16: Replacement of U.V. Blub
14 the casing of your mega-catch mosquito trap is made from polypropylene, which is extremely strong and durable. Its appearance is best maintained by a plastic protector of the type used on plastic car fenders. Do not use wax. In order to prolong the life of your mega-catch mosquito trap store it...
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15 mega-catch octenol fragrance strip some, but not all, mosquito species are attracted to minute quantities of a chemical called octenol (1-octen-3-ol). Each mega-catch mosquito trap comes with a mega-catch octenol fragrance strip. Note: when operating the premier trap indoors do not use a mega-...
Page 18: Optional Accessories
16 1. Battery terminal power cable the mega-catch mosquito trap can be operated using a 12-volt car battery as a power source. Your authorized distributor can supply a factory-approved power supply cable complete with positive and negative alligator clips. Note: failure to connect the red positive ...
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17 maintenance and repair of your trap opening the two halves of the mega-catch mosquito trap will be necessary for the following purposes: replacement of u.V. Bulb (the u.V. Bulb should last for approximately two mosquito seasons, but, as with all light bulbs, life expectancy is variable depending...
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18 replacement of u.V. Bulb (refer to figure 8.2): remove the u.V. Bulb by twisting the tube gently until it is able to be removed. Then slot a new u.V. Bulb into the connector ends and twist the tube gently until it is firmly in position. Reinstallation of plates: you should not have any reason to ...
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19 uv bulb turn to remove top plate light fittings bottom plate mounts into lower slot in body top plate mounts into top slot in body fan cable plugs into 2 pin socket on underside of top plate power cable plugs into control box timer cable plugs into control box u.V. Cable plugs into 3 pin socket o...
Page 22: Removal of Timer
20 the mega-catch mosquito trap contains one nickel-cadmium battery, which is used to energize the programmable timer. This battery is fitted in a sealed compartment at the rear of the timer unit. This battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. To remove the timer unit (refer to figure 8.3):...
Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions
21 frequently asked questions 1. Will my mega-catch mosquito trap permanently eliminate mosquitos in the area? No. There is no single silver-bullet to eliminate mosquitos. The best you can do is devise an effective mosquito management plan for your area, using the best available control strategies,...
Page 24: Problem Solving
22 if your mega-catch mosquito trap fails to operate: check that the power cable is properly connected to both the trap and the mains, and that the power is switched on. Check that the power cable has not been damaged, e.G. By a lawn mower or animals (squirrels, dogs or racoons). Check that the pro...
Page 25: Parts List
23 parts list u .S . D e s ig n p ate n t n o 449,091 u.S.Designpatentno449,091 2 3 4 5 1 18 16 15 14 12 11 6 7 8 13 10 9 2 19 16 17 18 15 14 11 20 description part no. Cross-section, side profile 1. Mega-catch premier mosquito trap mcp-800 2. Programmable timer mc-p01 3. Key mc-pu208 4. Lockable d...
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Product made in china for: envirosafe technologies nz limited 16th floor, 120 albert street auckland, new zealand info@megacatch.Com www.Megacatch.Com pub. No. Canadia p1106 printed in china mega-catch is a trademark of envirosafe technologies nz ltd..