NoSquito NT200 Operation Manual - Maintenance
13
1. Check and clean the Catch Cup on a regular basis. Use only clean water to rinse the cup. Do not use
any chemical or soap as the fragrance may repel mosquitoes from the Trap.
2. Refill propane tank every 21 days or as needed.
3. Replace the Octenol lure every 30 days.
4. Clean the Trap’s outside surfaces with a mild detergent and a damp cloth. DO NOT spray with or
immerse any part in water.
5. Route the power cords in the safest possible manner to avoid personal injury.
6. Occasionally the Burner orifice may become clogged with dirt and debris causing the flame to be small
or the Trap not to light. Follow the instructions below to clean the Burner if the Trap will not light and
at the beginning of each mosquito season. ! WARNING: Make
sure the propane tank is disconnected and removed from
the area and there is no flame in or around the Trap before
attempting the following cleaning procedure. Allow 30
minutes for the unit to cool if you intend to clean the
Burner orifice after immediate use.
a. Use can of Gumout
®
brand carburetor cleaner or an equivalent
available at most automotive supply shops. (Gumout is a
registered trademark of SOPUS Products.)
b. Attach the straw provided to the can nozzle.
c. Remove the Burner Cover and open the door to the Burner.
(Figure 22) Insert the tip of the straw into one of the air holes
under the Burner as shown. (Figure 23) NOTE: Figure 23
shows the assembly inside the Burner; the housing is
transparent grey for illustration purposes.
d. Spray two 1 second bursts from the can and let the interior
dry for at least 24 hours.
! WARNING! Carburetor cleaner is highly flammable.
Do not attempt to light the Trap before the cleaner has
dried thoroughly.
!WARNING! Be aware of the direction of the spray to avoid
contact with eyes.
! WARNING: Under no circumstances attempt to disassemble
the burner or any of the internal gas components. There are no
user serviceable parts inside. Failure to heed this warning may
result in serious injury and will void any warranty.
MAINTENANCE
Figure 22
Figure 23