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The ZappBug
Room
®
User Manual
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Manufactured For:
ZAPPBUG
1700 WESTLAKE AVE N STE 200
SEATTLE WA 98109
EPA Est. No. 101830-CHN-1
MADE IN CHINA
Box 1 of 2: Net Weight: 52 lbs (23.5 kg)
Box 2 of 2: Net Weight: 39.6 lbs (18 kg)
V3.04.22

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  • Page 1 The ZappBug Room ® User Manual KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Manufactured For: ZAPPBUG 1700 WESTLAKE AVE N STE 200 SEATTLE WA 98109 EPA Est. No. 101830-CHN-1 MADE IN CHINA Box 1 of 2: Net Weight: 52 lbs (23.5 kg) Box 2 of 2: Net Weight: 39.6 lbs (18 kg)
  • Page 2 This page is intentionally left blank ©2014-2022 ZappBug. All rights reserved. Product specifications subject to change.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5. Wireless Thermometer Set Up............14 6. Turn on ZappBug Thermal Units............17 7. Insert Items for Heat Treatment............18 8. Run Time.....................19 9. Remove Items After Heat Treatment..........19 10. Folding and Storing the ZappBug Room ........19 Heat Treatment Chart..............20 Troubleshooting................21 Warranty Information..............23...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Please read all Safety and Hazard Information outlined in this manual. Failure to comply could result in personal injury, damage to property, or fire hazards. ©2014-2022 ZappBug. All rights reserved. Product specifications subject to change.
  • Page 5: Important Physical Or Chemical Hazards

    Read This IMPORTANT! SAFETY AND HAZARD INORMATION Before Proceeding IMPORTANT SAFETY AND HAZARD INORMATION PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Power outlets with poor electrical connections can become dangerously overheated and may result in severe injury, damage to property, or fire. High-power appliances require more electric current than most household items. Old or high-use outlets can have poor or loose connections.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT: Old Electrical Wiring and Outlets Each ZappBug thermal unit will draw 12-15 amps of current (1500 Watts) and must be run on circuits rated 15 amps and above only. Some old electrical wiring and outlets may not be capable of sustaining these loads. If you are unsure of the electrical wiring or outlets in your location, contact an electrician before operating ZappBug or any other high-current products.
  • Page 7: Hints & Tips

    Only use indoors with an ambient room temperature at or above 70°F. The • ZappBug thermal unit works by adding heat to the air from the room in which it is located. If the ambient temperature is below 70°F, the ZappBug Room may not reach bed bug killing temperatures.
  • Page 8: Components Included

    Components Included The following components are required for proper use of this product. If you did not receive all of the components listed below, contact ZappBug immediately by phone at (206)-430-5514 or by e-mail at service@ZappBug.com. Note: Some components may appear different from the representations below.
  • Page 9 Support Block Recirculation Fan Room Tent Extension Cord Accessory Carry Bag...
  • Page 10: Directions For Use

    Use & Operation 1. ZappBug Room Assembly Unfold The ZappBug Room with Quilted Side Down Unzip All Five Zipper Pulls ©2014-2022 ZappBug. All rights reserved. Product specifications subject to change.
  • Page 11 Use & Operation (continued) Unfold All Sides & Expose Base Note: Extend legs until locking brackets click into position. Extend Room Frame Legs...
  • Page 12 Use & Operation (continued) Expand Room Frame Note: Expand frame until locking pins click into fixed position on all four legs. Assemble Room on Room Frame ©2014-2022 ZappBug. All rights reserved. Product specifications subject to change.
  • Page 13: Connect All Four Zappbug Thermal Units

    The recirculation fan may be plugged into the same electrical circuit or outlet as one of the four ZappBug thermal units. The fan an inlet should face into the ZappBug Room and the fan outlet should be directed at the floor.
  • Page 14: Zip The Room Closed

    Use & Operation (continued) 4. Zip the Room Closed 5. Wireless Thermometer Set Up The ZappBug Room comes with an included thermometer base station and three remote probes. Thermometer Probes Note: Setup thermometer Thermometer Base Station base station fi rst...
  • Page 15 See Figure 1. They will display in the following sequence: CH1- CH2 - CH3 - Figure 2 1. Time 2. Ambient Room Temperature 3. Reception Icon 4. Probe Sensor Temperature 5. Current Probe Sensor Channel Figure 2...
  • Page 16 See Figure 2. 3. Place the wireless thermometer probe in the deepest, most insulated part of the item being treated. Allow the ZappBug Room to run for 60 minutes or longer after the temperatures reaches 120°F.
  • Page 17: Turn On Zappbug Thermal Units

    Chart on page 20 for more information. Safety Note: Each ZappBug thermal unit draws 1500 watts of electrical power. Do not use extension cords rated below 1500 watts. Each ZappBug thermal unit should be plugged into a separate circuit, using the included extension cord if necessary.
  • Page 18: Insert Items For Heat Treatment

    The ZappBug Room is a highly versatile heat treatment chamber. Place the items you are heat treating in the room. Use the included foam blocks to raise furniture above the floor of the room for circulation. Arrange items loosely and avoid stacking items in piles.
  • Page 19: Run Time

    10. Folding and Storing the ZappBug Room Turn off and unplug all ZappBug thermal units. Reverse steps 1-5 and store the ZappBug Room and accessories in the two included carry bags.
  • Page 20: Heat Treatment Chart

    Strategies. The Armed Forces Pest Management Board US Army Garrison— Silver Spring, MD. Available from: https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/techguides/tg44.pdf Miller, D. M. 2016. Non-Chemical Bed Bug Management. Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Richmond, Va. Available from: http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pesti- cides/pdffi les/bb-heat1.pdf ©2014-2022 ZappBug. All rights reserved. Product specifi cations subject to change.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Safety Tip Over Switch If you plug in the ZappBug thermal units and they do not turn on, first check that the ZappBug thermal unit top switch is ON. Next, check the safety tip over switch which is a small black button on the bottom of the red square ZappBug thermal unit.
  • Page 22 Questions? Please contact ZappBug directly before place of purchase ZappBug’s staff are here to help! If you have any questions about ZappBug or are experiencing any issues, please don’t hesitate to contact Customer Service by phone or e-mail. Our representatives are ready to assist Monday-Friday, 9a.m.
  • Page 23: Warranty Information

    ZappBug Room operates at temperature ranges that are safe for most electronics, but we do not cover any damage to electronics that might occur while using ZappBug Room.) 5. The cost of repairing or replacing any property which is damaged when the ZappBug Room does not work properly.
  • Page 24 ZAPP ZappBug Customer Service ® service@zappbug.com (206) 430-5514 We are waiting to assist 9a.m.-5p.m. PST, Monday-Friday...

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