Having
trouble with your
SkeeterVac mosquito trap? Most likely the solution is a simple fix.
Follow our suggestions below and if you're still having problems please
don't hesitate to call and one of our trained customer service
representatives will be happy to help.
Turn on propane gas valve and check for gas leak by
spraying or wiping a water & soapy mixture around the
fittings. Bubbles will appear if there is a leak.
If you hear a clicking sound, the igniter is working.
If you do not hear clicking sound replace battery.
If you still don't hear a clicking sound replace the
igniter.
If If still not working call our Customer Care at
1.888.753.7137
Too much air in hose
line
Connect propane gas tank per
Connecting LP Gas Tank instructions. Caution: Keep
this appliance area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, other flammable vapors and liquids and
open flames.
Turn gas valve slowly to 'OPEN'.
Press and hold control valve button for up to 3 minutes.
Try and light SkeeterVac per
Lighting Instructions every 30 seconds until you hear a
POP sound indicating ignition.
The SkeeterVac
mosquito trap can become too damp or wet inside the engine
during very humid conditions or if it has been sitting idle for
long periods of time causing it to not start or start and go
out. Set your SkeeterVac in the sun or in a dry place for a
while to allow the engine to dry out and try repeating these
instructions several times if you suspect this may be the case.
Connect propane tank per
Connecting LP Gas Tank instructions. Caution: Keep
this appliance area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, other flammable vapors and liquids and
open flames.
Turn propane gas tank valve slowly to OPEN.
Press and hold control valve button and igniter button
for up to 3 minutes or until the needle on the engine gauge
should begin to move into the Green zone, the LED lights
will be flickering and the vacuum fan will be running with
air flow out of the engine bottom, indicating ignition is
complete.
Overheat protection
switch (heat sensor) turned ON
Be sure the SkeeterVac
mosquito trap is not in direct sunlight. While this is not
normally a problem, on very hot days the SkeeterVac could
overheat. Move the SkeeterVac to a shady area if at all
possible.
Turn off propane gas tank per
Turning Off instructions.
After 5 minutes of operation, verify LED lights and fan
are working properly.
SkeeterVac Cleaning & Routine Service
Caution: All cleaning and maintenance should be done when
SkeeterVac is cool and with the fuel supply disconnected.
Caution: DO NOT clean any SkeeterVac part in a self cleaning
oven. Caution: This SkeeterVac should be thoroughly cleaned
and inspected on a regular basis.
Before Each Use: * Keep the
SkeeterVac area clean and free from any combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. * Do
not obstruct the flow of the combustion of LP and the
ventilation air. * Keep the ventilation opening(s) of
the propane gas tank area free and clear from debris.
Cleaning Instructions & Routine Service
To ensure maximum performance and to lengthen the life of your
SkeeterVac mosquito trap, perform these steps each time your
tank is empty. SkeeterVac mosquito traps will consume a standard
20# propane gas tank at between 18-30 days depending on
the model.
Note: While unit is in use, check the following every 2-3 days:
Place the protective cap cover on the propane tank and
store the tank outdoors in a well ventilated area out of
direct sunlight.
Remove and properly dispose of the TacTrap and FineTune
lures. Remember, bugs will be attracted to the octenol scent
so it is important to remove the FineTune octenol in order
to not attract bugs that may nest in your Skeeter Vac.
Cover your SkeeterVac mosquito trap to protect from
dust and nesting bugs and store it in a cool dry place. We
recommend covering the engine and propane supply hose of
your Skeeter Vac with a garbage bag and sealing tightly to
keep out unwanted nesting insects like spiders, wasps, and
other bugs that can clog the small orifices in the gas
supply and engine orifices.
Caution: Storage of an outdoor gas appliance indoors is only
permissible if the tank is disconnected and removed from the
outdoor gas appliance.
SkeeterVac mosquito
traps
are typically quite reliable with a minimum amount of maintenance. One of the
most important aspects of maintaining your SkeeterVac is to put it away as soon
as the mosquito season is over. Turn off and remove the propane tank, empty the
WaveDrawer, remove the TacTrap, remove the FineTune octenol lure and cover the
engine and propane supply hose with a garbage bag sealed tightly. Doing so will
keep unwanted nest building insects like spiders and wasps out of the gas supply
lines and orifices. Leaving your SkeeterVac outside and uncovered while not in
use will attract spiders and other bugs that can clog the inner workings of the
SkeeterVac.
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