Troubleshooting; Maintenance - Koolatron BITE SHIELD MK14 Owner's Manual

SHUTTING OFF THE MOSQUITO TRAP
Step 1
Close the gas valve on the propane tank by turning it
clockwise.
Step 2
Look through the window on the front of the Main Unit
and verify that the flame has gone out. It may take up
to 30 seconds to burn the gas in the line and for the
Window
flame to go out.

MAINTENANCE

1. Check the catch on a regular basis. The catch cup is located under the catch lid. Lift the corner
tabs of the lid to open and lift the catch cup out. When placing back the Top Lid ensure the
orientation is as shown in the picture and make sure that
Top Lid. it snaps onto the Top Lid opening ALL AROUND. Failure to
Lift these
place the lid properly will reduce the suction of the unit
two corners
and the actual mosquito catch. Start by checking the
to open.
trap twice a week and adjust according to the catch.
Mosquito
Use only clean water to rinse the catch, do not use any
Catch
chemical or soap as the fragrance may repel
mosquitoes from the trap. In many cases, the large
Top cover
amount of airflow through the catch, grinds captured
mosquitoes against the metal mesh, breaking them into
small pieces, which are then blown through the screen. Mosquito Fact: About 800 dead
mosquitoes equals 1 tablespoon! One ounce equals over 65,000 dead mosquitoes!
2. Refill the propane tank, as necessary when using
RIGHT WRONG
3. Keep the area around the Mosquito Trap clear and free
Important: If you remove the catch lid, make sure
you snap it back in place as show in this picture .
4. Keep the propane tank enclosure area free and clear
(Shiny surface goes facing down)
5. Clean the Mosquito Trap outside surface with a mild detergent and a damp cloth. Do Not
Spray with or immerse any part in water.
6. Replacement parts (Regulator with hose, Catch) are available from Koolatron, Inc.
7. Store the Mosquito Trap in a cool dry place when not in use and AWAY FROM ANY CHEMICALS.
continuously. Turn off the gas valve and disconnect the
regulator hose from the tank. Replace the tank and
reconnect the hose.
from combustible materials, gasoline, and any other
flammable vapors and liquids.
from debris.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling Customer Service, please refer to this chart of possible solutions to the problem.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Smell of gas coming from • Regulator hose not connected
unit before starting. properly to Tank
DO NOT START THE UNIT
WHEN THERE IS GAS SMELL
AROUND THE UNIT!!!
• The Regulator's connector is
defective
Red light doesn't turn • No batteries in the battery
on when pressing and compartment
releasing the power • Old batteries installed
button
• Batteries are placed backwards
• Other
Red light goes on but • Gas tank empty
flame does not start • Gas tank not connected to unit
• Gas tank valve off
• Not holding pressed the valve
(silver) safety button while press-
ing the red igniter button
• Unit is tilted
• Other
Red light stays on, blue • The valve (silver) safety button
flame is on but flame is released before the safety
goes off after releasing mechanism warms up enough
the Valve (silver) safety to keep the gas flow open
button • The unit is tilted or not in a
horizontal level ground
• Other
Red light stays on, blue • Other
flame stays on, but blue
lights do not go on after
5 minutes
Low mosquito catch. • Mosquito population is low due
to draught conditions or too
cold or hot weather
• Mosquitoes dry off and break
into tiny pieces going through
catch and blown away from
unit
• Top Lid not properly closed
• Catch cover placed backwards
SOLUTION
• Shut off Tanks' valve completely. Remove
hose and re-connect making sure the
threaded connector goes in easy and
can be tightened well. If the threading
doesn't go in easy, either: The Tank thread
is damaged - Replace tank
• Call Customer Service
• Check that batteries are installed in the
battery compartment
• Ensure that you have good "fresh" batteries
installed
• Make sure that the positive and negative
ends of the batteries are properly arranged
• Call Customer service
• Replace tank
• Connect the hose of the unit to the tank
• Make sure that the valve is open as
explained in this manual
• Make sure the valve (silver) safety button is
kept pushed in while pressing repeatedly
the red igniter button
• Place unit on level surface.
• Call Customer service
• Wait 60 seconds and repeat start up
procedures and make sure you wait at
least 30 seconds before releasing the Valve
(silver) safety button
• Your MK-14 has a safety switch that shuts off
the gas glow if the unit is not horizontal or
within 10° tilt from level ground. Look for
more level ground where to place the unit
and repeat Start Up procedure
• Call Customer service
• Turn off the unit and Call Customer Service
• Keep unit running thru all there season and
keep monitoring catch.
• One teaspoon of mosquitoes is about 800
female mosquitoes caught and which will
not hatch eggs for the season. This lowers
your mosquito overall mosquito population
and is normal operation. Keep unit running.
• Ensure that the Top Lid is properly assembled
to avoid vacuum loss in the system.
• Make sure you follow the instructions in this
manual to install he Catch Cover properly
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