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Mosquito Trap
Operation Manual
Premier Model MCP600
Contents Page
Important Safety Instructions 1
Introduction 2
Features of Mega-Catch PREMIER Mosquito Trap 2
Initial Set p 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 Timer 8-9
Mosquito Catching Systems 10
sing the Liquid Catch Container 10
sing the Catch Bag 11
Fitting of External Skirt 12-13
Care of Your Trap 13-14
Replacement of .V. Bulb 14
Mega-Catch Octenol Fragrance Strip 15
Optional Accessories 16
Maintenance and Repair of Your Trap 17-19
Disposal of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries 20
Frequently Asked Questions 21
Problem Solving 22
Specifications 22
Parts List 23
Important Safety Instructions
1
Keep children and pets away from the Trap.
When the Trap is not in use disconnect power, store the Trap indoors and out of
reach of children.
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 Door. Keep the Door locked and remove the Key while the Trap
is operating.
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet protected from weather.
Do not allow the Trap, transformer, power cord or plug to be immersed in water.
Do not operate the Trap with a damaged transformer, power cord or plug.
Do not use any extension cord other than the extension cord supplied with the Trap.
Ensure power cords are placed carefully to avoid causing a tripping hazard.
Ensure the Trap is properly installed in accordance with this operation manual.
Read and follow instructions in this operation manual carefully before operating the
Trap.
SAFETY INSTR CTIONS
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 Anopheles mosquitoes may carry malaria.
Male mosquitoes do not bite. The real risk is from female mosquitoes which bite when in search
of blood to provide protein for their eggs.
Scientific research over the past 50 years has shown that female mosquitoes find their prey using
a combination of sensory cues including light, shape, color, heat, vibration, sweat and other by-
products of human activity.
sing that research and with the benefit of extensive field testing (including tests by the nited
States Department of Agriculture in Gainesville, Florida), Mega-Catch has developed one of the
worlds most advanced mosquito traps: the Mega-Catch PREMIER Mosquito Trap.
Features of Mega-Catc PREMIER Mosquito Trap
The Mega-Catch PREMIER Mosquito Trap has been designed for indoor or outdoor use.
(NOTE: when operating the PREMIER Trap indoors, remove the Mega-Catch Octenol Fragrance
Strip.)
The PREMIER can operate unattended for long periods. It can be programmed to start and stop
according to peak mosquito activity in your area. It features an electronically controlled diode
lighting system that produces intermittent light at oscillating frequencies selected to coincide
with spectral sensitivity peaks for many mosquito species. It also features a low-intensity .V.
or black light bulb.
Mosquitoes attracted to the PREMIER by visual and other cues seek to land on and probe specially
designed surfaces and enter the Trap where they are collected in the Catch Bag or Liquid Catch
Container.
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 Accessories from the base of the carton.
5. Fit the External Skirt to the outside of the Trap by sliding the skirt on from the top of the
Trap so that the opening is directly in front of the Door (see Page 12 - Fitting of E ternal
Skirt section).
Note: Failure to position the Skirt correctly will result in a NIL mosquito catch.
6. Your PREMIER Trap has two mosquito collection methods: a dry-catch system using a
Catch Bag and a wet catch system using a Catch Container. In most circumstances the
wet-catch system offers superior catch performance to the dry-catch system. The dry-
catch system using the Catch Bag is better for mosquito species identification.
7. If you wish to catch mosquitoes using the Catch Bag, then attach the Catch Bag to the
base of the Fan inside the Trap. The Catch Bag has an elastic top to facilitate attachment
(see Page 10 - Mosquito Catching Systems section).
8. If you wish to catch mosquitoes using the wet-catch system, fill the Liquid Catch Container
two-thirds full with fresh water. Add 2 or 3 drops of liquid detergent / soap to break the
surface tension of the water. Also add 3 or 4 teaspoons of a non-diet (sugar-based) soft
drink. Then place the Liquid Catch Container in the Trap using the locating feet on its base.
9.. Remove the Mega-Catch Octenol Fragrance Strip from its pouch being careful not to
touch the exposed holes on its surface. Place the strip inside the Trap (see Page 15 -
Mega-Catch Octenol Fragrance Strip section).
Wash your hands after this procedure has been completed.
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W at Your Mega-Catc Mosquito Trap Will Do
10. Reinstall the Door by locating the base of the Door in the Trap and then pushing firmly
until Door clicks into place. Lock the Door using one of the two Keys provided with the
Trap and then remove the Key. (NOTE: Removing and reinstalling the door is designed to
require a reasonable amount of force to make it difficult for children.)
11. Hang the Trap from the hook on the Stand as shown in the Stand Assembly Instructions.
12. Your PREMIER Trap comes with a low-voltage transformer and a 60-foot (18-meter) low-
voltage extension cord with weatherproof connectors. Plug the extension cord into the
Trap connection turning the connector clockwise until tight. Plug the extension cord into
the transformer cable turning the connector clockwise until tight.
Then plug into the power supply.
(NOTE: The connectors are designed to be a tight fit to ensure that they are weatherproof.)
13. Turn on the power. A display should appear on the face of the Timer. (If it does not, see
Page 8 - Operation of the Programmable Timer section).
Set the Timer to "ON" for continuous running or to "A TO" to program operating times.
See Page 8 - Operation of the Programmable Timer section for programming instructions.
14. When the Trap is operating, the Fan should be running, the four diode lights should be
flashing intermittently and the .V. Bulb light should be on. If the Trap is not operating
correctly then re-read these instructions or refer to Page 22 - Problem Solving section
or email us at [email protected].
Your Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap is designed to reduce mosquito populations. Operate the Mega-
Catch Mosquito Trap daily for several weeks. Over this time you should notice a decline in
mosquito numbers. This means your Trap is doing its job.
You may discontinue operation of the Trap once your mosquito problem is under control. When
mosquitoes enter your area again (probably from a new infestation after rain), begin operating
your Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap again.
The Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap is not designed to compete with humans in close proximity eg:
at a barbecue. If you are planning an outdoor function, operate the Trap for several days before
the function
Installing and Siting t e Mega-Catc Mosquito Trap
5
Installation of Trap:
Your Mosquito Trap comes fully assembled. To install, first follow the instructions under Page 3
- Initial Set Up Instructions section.
The Initial Set p Instructions assume that you have decided to install your Mega-Catch Mosquito
Trap on the Stand that is supplied with the Trap.
Alternatively you may decide to hang the Trap from a tree or a fixed post using a chain, nylon
rope or wire connected to the attachment hole at the top of the Trap. We recommen a height of
around 3 feet (1 meter) from the ground to the top of the Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap. However,
you may need to adjust the Traps height depending on the type of mosquitoes you are catching.
Your Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap is supplied with a 60-foot (18-meter) low-voltage extension
cord with weatherproof fittings. To avoid the cord posing a tripping hazard or being damaged,
(e.g. by a lawn mower) we recommend that, if possible, it be placed 2-3 inches (50-75 mm)
underground. This can be easily achieved by using a spade which is inserted into the ground and
moved backwards and forwards to create a shallow slit trench into which the cord can be pushed
before the ground is replaced by standing on the top of the slit trench.
Trap
Prevailing
Wind Direction
Mosquito
source
Siting of Trap:
For the best performance from your Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap, first determine the source of
the mosquito nuisance (Mosquitoes breed in wet areas like streams, marshland,
FIG 1 - Trap Positioning
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 the Trap upwind of the mosquito source but only if you can comply with Rule 1.
(Mosquitoes sometimes use the wind to navigate.)
Rule 4: Place the Trap in a predominantly shaded area. (Most mosquitoes avoid direct sunlight.)
Rule 5: Place the Trap in a location protected from rain and strong wind. (Mosquitoes dont fly
in strong winds.)
Rule 6: If severe weather conditions are predicted then store the Trap out of the weather.
For maximum stability, point the small " " shaped leg at the back of the Stand into the prevailing
wind and pin the base to the ground using the wire staples supplied with the Stand.
While your Mega-Catch Stand is zinc-plated and powder-coated, when not in use, we recommend
that it be stored out of the weather.
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 wind. (Mosquitoes do not
fly in strong winds or severe weather conditions.)
For maximum stability the ' ' shaped leg at the back of the stand should be pointed in the direction of
prevailing winds. The wire staples supplied with the trap (or a cinder block placed on the back of the
stand) can be used to increase stability.
Fit top section over bottom section of upright - then fit bolt
and tighten firmly
Assemble stand base components as illustrated here - fit all bolts and
washers before tightening bolts firmly. Screw feet into bottom of stand base.
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Attach external skirt and then hang
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3 x 4" Wire staples are supplied to secure frame to ground.
Wind
direction
FIG 2 - Trap Assembly Instructions
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 when fully charged. Your Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap may need several hours
of running to charge up the battery upon initial use.
NOTE: If no display appears on the Programmable Timer when the power is switched on, the
battery may be discharged. To fully recharge the battery, run the Trap for 24 hours.
You can choose to operate the Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap in 3 ways:
1. ON The Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap will run 24 hours a day while connected to a power
source.
2. OFF the Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap will not operate.
3. AUTO you can program when the Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap will start and stop.
Operation of t e Programmable Timer
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12:33
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Mega Catc
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RESET
RECALL
AM
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ON
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Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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RESET
RECALL
FIG 3.1
FIG 3.2
How to Program:
FIRST SET THE TIME.
To set the day and time, press and hold the CLOCK button while
pressing the DAY or HO R or MIN TE button (as the case requires).
This is the only function that requires two buttons to be pressed
at once.
THEN PRESS PROGRAM TO START PROGRAMMING.
Start time program 1. Enter start time with HO R/MIN TE buttons.
For 7 days per week operation select the DAY display, which shows
all 7 days.
For individual day operation select the DAY display desired, e.g.
Su for Sunday.
THEN PRESS PROGRAM.
Stop time program 1. Enter stop time with HO R/MIN TE buttons.
THEN PRESS PROGRAM.
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