Mega Catch Premier MCP800 Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Mosquito Trap Operation Manual Premier Model MCP 1006 Pub. No: USA Version P https://manual-hub.com/...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Introduction Features of Mega-Catch™ PREMIER Mosquito Trap Initial Set Up Instructions What Your Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap Will Do Installing and Siting the Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap Stand Assembly Instructions Operation of the Programmable Timer Mosquito Catching Systems Using the Liquid Catch Container Using the Catch Bag Fitting of External Skirt... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions • Do not operate the Trap indoors. • Keep children and pets away from the Trap. • 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. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction 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. -
Page 5: Initial Set Up Instructions
Initial Set Up Instructions Before attempting operation of your PREMIER Trap, follow these instructions: Remove the Trap from the carton. Remove the box containing the Stand from the carton. Assemble the Stand (see Page 7 - Stand Assembly Instructions section). Remove the box marked Accessories from the base of the carton. -
Page 6: What Your Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap Will Do
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. -
Page 7: Installing And Siting The Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap
Installing and Siting the Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap Installation of Trap: Your Mosquito Trap comes fully assembled. To install, first follow the instructions on Page 3 - Initial Set Up Instructions section. The Initial Set Up Instructions assume that you have decided to install your Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap on the Stand that is supplied with the Trap. - Page 8 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.
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Page 9: Stand Assembly Instructions
Stand Assembly Instructions To assemble the Stand supplied with the Trap, follow the instructions shown in figure 2 below. Fix external skirt then tip the Trap on its side and slide onto hook. Wind direction Fit top section over bottom section of upright - then fit bolt and tighten firmly FIG 2 - Trap Assembly Instructions Assemble stand base components as illustrated here - fit all bolts and... -
Page 10: Operation Of The Programmable Timer
OFF – the Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap will not operate. AUTO – you can program when the Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap will start and stop. How to Program: Mega Catch FIRST SET THE TIME. To set the day and time, press and hold the CLOCK button while... - Page 11 Mega Catch Start time program 2. Enter start time with _ _ _ _ HOUR/MINUTE buttons. THEN PRESS PROGRAM. RESET RECALL FIG 3.3 Mega Catch Stop time program 2. Enter stop time with HOUR/MINUTE buttons. To enter more programs (up to 6) _ _ _ _ repeat previous steps.
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Page 12: Mosquito Catching Systems
Mosquito Catching Systems Your Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap comes complete with a Catch Bag and a Liquid Catch Container. You may choose to collect mosquitoes using either of these systems. Our research has shown the Liquid Catch Container system to be more effective. This is because when the Mega-Catch™... -
Page 13: Using The Catch Bag
Using the Catch Bag To prepare your Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap, follow these steps: Ensure that the Trap is switched off by disconnecting the power (Attention: High- Speed Fan inside the Trap may cause injury if the power is not disconnected.) Unlock and remove the Lockable Door. -
Page 14: Fitting Of External Skirt
Fitting of External Skirt Your Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap comes with an External Skirt which fulfils two important functions. First its color and texture provides a visual attractant for several species of mosquitoes. Secondly, it acts as a baffle directing the air plume out of the bottom of the Trap. There are two methods which you can use to fit the Skirt (Method One is the easiest): Method One: Place the Mega-Catch™... -
Page 15: Care Of Your Trap
Method Two: Hang the Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap from the Stand (see Page 4 - Initial Set Up Instructions section - paragraph 11). Slide the Skirt up from the bottom of the Trap (over 2 corners initially) with the elastic band at the top. The Skirt is properly fitted when the elastic band is seated over the lower horizontal rib, just below the inlet holes (see figure 5). -
Page 16: Replacement Of U.v. Bulb
FIG 6 - Removal of Fan Safety Guard Bottom plate To remove safety guard, turn counterclockwise until lugs release. Slot Rotate clockwise to fit To fit, align 4 lugs on and tighten fan housing with 4 slots on safety guard, then turn clockwise until tight. -
Page 17: Mega-Catch™ Octenol Fragrance Strip
Mega-Catch™ Octenol Fragrance Strip Some, but not all, mosquito species are attracted to minute quantities of a chemical called octenol (1-OCTEN-3-OL). Each Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap comes with a Mega-Catch™ Octenol Fragrance Strip. NOTE: When operating the PREMIER Trap indoors DO NOT USE a Mega-Catch™... -
Page 18: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories 1. Battery Terminal Power Cable The Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap can be operated using a 12-volt car battery as a power source. Your Authorized Distributor can supply a factory-approved Power Supply Cable complete with positive and negative alligator clips. NOTE: Failure to connect the red positive + connector to the positive battery terminal and the black negative –... -
Page 19: Maintenance And Repair Of Your Trap
Maintenance and Repair of Your Trap Opening the two halves of the Mega-Catch™ mosquito Trap will be necessary for the following purposes: • Replacement of U.V. Bulb (The U.V. Bulb should last for approximately two mosquito seasons, but, as with all light bulbs, life expectancy is variable depending on actual usage and climate.) •... - Page 20 Replacement of U.V. Bulb (refer to figure 8.2): Remove the U.V. Bulb by twisting the tube gently until it is able to be removed. Then slot a new U.V. Bulb into the connector ends and twist the tube gently until it is firmly in position. Reinstallation of Plates: You should not have any reason to remove the plates from the Trap.
- Page 21 FIG. 8.1 – Opening the PREMIER Trap U.V. cable plugs into 3 pin socket on underside of top plate Control Box Timer cable plugs into Control Box Fan cable plugs into 2 pin socket on underside of top plate Power cable Heater cable plugs into 2 pin plugs into Control Box Top plate...
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Page 22: Removal Of Timer
Removal of Timer The Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap contains one Nickel-Cadmium Battery, which is used to energize the Programmable Timer. This battery is fitted in a sealed compartment at the rear of the Timer Unit. This battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. To Remove the Timer Unit (refer to figure 8.3): Having opened up the two halves of the Trap: Disconnect the cables from the Timer to the Mega-Catch™... -
Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions 1. Will my Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap permanently eliminate mosquitos in the area? No. There is no single silver-bullet to eliminate mosquitos. The best you can do is devise an effective mosquito management plan for your area, using the best available control strategies, including one or more Mega-Catch™... -
Page 24: Problem Solving
Problem Solving If your Mega-Catch™ Mosquito Trap fails to operate: • Check that the Power Cable is properly connected to both the Trap and the mains, and that the power is switched on. • Check that the power cable has not been damaged, e.g. by a lawn mower or animals (squirrels, dogs or racoons). -
Page 25: Parts List
Parts List Description Part No. 1. Mega-Catch™ Premier Mosquito Trap MCP-800 2. Programmable Timer MC-P01 3. Key MC-PU208 4. Lockable Door MC-PU203 5. External Skirt MC-PU112 6. Power Connection 7. Control Box MC-PU05 8. Top Plate MC-PU205 9. Light emitting Diodes 10. - Page 26 Product made in China for: Envirosafe Technologies NZ Limited 16th Floor, 120 Albert Street Auckland, New Zealand info@megacatch.com www.megacatch.com Pub. No. USA P1006 Printed in China ™ Mega-Catch is a trademark of Envirosafe Technologies NZ Ltd. https://manual-hub.com/...
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