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- Page 1 Gen II Tankless Misting System Operating Manual MistAway Systems • 1-866-485-7255 • www.mistaway.com...
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- Page 3 The MistAway Gen II Tankless Misting System INSTALLATION GUIDE Position the Gen II Unit Drain the Internal Mixing Vessel Install the Water Supply Line Insert the Insecticide Cartridge Connect to the Nozzle Circuit Set the Remote Mist Duration Connect the Electrical Power Set the Manual Mist Duration Set DST &...
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- Page 5 Care should be taken to avoid excessive water pressure drop over an extended length of the tubing. B. Remove the Gen II from the box, open the enclosure lid, and verify all components present. C. The MistAway Gen II Tankless Misting System Kit includes the following components:...
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Page 6: Connect To The Nozzle Circuit
Verify that the water flow rate at the Gen II unit is such that a 1 gallon jug can be filled in 45 seconds or less. A water flow less than 1 gallon per 45 seconds may cause inaccuracies in the internal flow meter. -
Page 7: Connect The Electrical Power
• GFI/GFCI protected outlet. The use of extension cords is not approved by MistAway Systems, Inc. Open the Gen II lid and observe the LCD display. It should be • flashing "NO cAr" (i.e., No Cartridge) and display a time. -
Page 8: Set The Number Of Nozzles
Press the MENU button to exit. • If the Gen II unit is equipped with a Zone Kit, you will instead need to navigate to NZ1, set the • number of nozzles in Zone 1, and then navigate to NZ2, and set the Number of nozzles in Zone The ZN1 and ZN2 functions may be used to turn Zone 1 and Zone 2 on/off. -
Page 9: Run The Initial Inspection Cycle
Do NOT allow the system pressure to exceed 240 psi. Inspect the nozzle circuit for any leaks or clogged nozzles and correct as necessary. • If a Zone Kit is installed in the Gen II, you will need to inspect • both zones. -
Page 10: Set The Remote Mist Duration
The MistAway Gen II Tankless Misting System Insert the Insecticide Cartridge Attach the smart cap to the cartridge (if not pre-attached) • Place the cartridge in the cartridge tray area and guide the cartridge cap into the cartridge • coupler. -
Page 11: Program The Auto Mist Cycles
“OFF” for the selected day. Press SELECT to choose the next day to configure. • In Step 15 you must set the System Mode to AUTO - CUSTOM PGM in order to have the Gen II • mist only on the selected days For the days set to “ON”, the system will follow the mist cycle schedule defined under CYCLES. - Page 12 The MistAway Gen II Tankless Misting System Set the System Mode You now must activate the System by setting the System Mode. The System mode is displayed • along the top edge of the controller display. You may cycle through the four System Modes by pressing the green AUTO ON/OFF button.
- Page 13 The MistAway Gen II Tankless Misting System APPENDIX A - OPERATION OF THE REMOTE MIST Button MIST MIST Activates a Remote Mist for the duration defined under the STOP MIST STOP MIST SET-UP menu. SKIP NEXT SKIP NEXT A brief agitation cycle will precede the Remote Mist.
- Page 14 The MistAway Gen II Tankless Misting System APPENDIX B – THE CONTROLLER MENUS Enter and Exit the controller menus at any time by pressing the MENU button on the controller. After pressing MENU, turn the SELECT knob to select the correct menu, and the push the SELECT knob to enter that menu path.
- Page 15 Dosing Pump Run Hours - Cumulative time that the dosing pump has run since manufacture. Internal Data - Used for troubleshooting the system by a MistAway authorized A - J technician. If calling MistAway for technical support, please have this data at...
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Page 16: Appendix C - Frequently Asked Questions
The MistAway Gen II Tankless Misting System APPENDIX C - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This section of the Gen II Tankless Misting System Product Manual answers the most common questions regarding System Operation, the Remote Transmitter, and Installation & Servicing Procedures Operating Questions –... - Page 17 • A SKIP MIST has been triggered by the remote, or The cartridge is empty, or There is a mechanical error with the GEN II RAPID FLASH • The machine is about to mist and is either in the WARNING or AGITATE stage.
- Page 18 FAQ – OPS - 05 off? When the Gen II attempts to build the next batch, it will lock with an “ERR 4” indication. Once the water pressure is restored, you may clear the ERR 4 indicator by holding the...
- Page 19 The Gen II will continue to operate until this tubing is cleared. When the Gen II determines the supply of cartridge fluid is completely exhausted, it will flash “EMP cAr” in the display, and the external LED will flash slowly, indicating that the cartridge is empty.
- Page 20 (to mix and agitate the solution), or out through the nozzle circuit. When the Gen II is not misting, the solenoid valve is closed to the nozzle circuit in order to prevent siphoning of the internal mixing reservoir.
- Page 21 FAQ – ISR - 01 Do I need to install a backflow preventer on the water supply? No. The Gen II features an air gap in the internal water supply circuit that is more than double the minimum code requirement.
- Page 22 “Super Cap” stores enough electrical energy to power the internal clock for up to six weeks in the event power is shut-off to the Gen II. If electrical power is suspended to the Gen II for more than six weeks, the clock may need to be reset when the Gen II is powered up.
- Page 23 SEN enables an external wind/rain/motion sensor package to be turned on or off. However, at present MistAway has not identified a sensor package we consider reliable and durable enough to sell to our customers with Gen II units, and thus we are not offering a sensor package kit at this time.
- Page 24 This feature allows cartridges of different concentrations and chemicals to be exchanged in the unit at will. Once the virtual volume on the cap reaches 0, the Gen II labels the cartridge as empty. You cannot add more “virtual volume” to the cap.
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Page 25: Appendix D - Troubleshooting
The MistAway Gen II Tankless Misting System APPENDIX D – TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Troubleshooting Actions The system clock shows odd On brand-new systems the clock must always be set when the system is powered The clock has not been set numbers for the first time. - Page 26 Insufficient Electrical Power amps service. Do NOT use an extension cord on the unit. The use of electrical the agitate cycle, the controller extension cords is not approved by MistAway Systems, Inc. resets The System mists randomly System receiving a remote Change the DIP switches on the remote and reprogram the system to recognize during the day.
- Page 27 Gen II features extensive internal troubleshooting capability. When the system detects a mechanical fault condition, it will flash “ERR” and a number in the display. This section provides a guide to the ERR conditions of the GEN II. To clear an ERR condition, you must hold down SELECT for 5 seconds, and then reset the System Mode.
- Page 28 If moving freely, contact MistAway technical support. Check that the water source is on. Water sourced turned off or Verify that the water line at the Gen II is capable of filling a 1 extremely low water pressure gallon container in 45 seconds or less.
- Page 29 Remove the plastic cover and check movement of the lower Lower Float Switch Failure allowed float. If the float moves freely, contact MistAway technical support Less than 15 nozzles in the If the nozzle circuit has 15 nozzles or less, execute the drain nozzle circuit function again Verify pump pressure of 240 psi during mist.
- Page 30 APPENDIX F - WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND LIABILITY MistAway Gen II Tankless Misting Unit MistAway Systems Inc. (MSI) warrants this Product – the MistAway Gen II Tankless Misting Unit – to be free from defects in material and workmanship as follows: For a period of one (1) year from the date of original installation (whether or not actual use begins on that date), MSI will repair or replace defective parts, with new or refurbished parts, at its option, at no charge.
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