Agrizap Rat Zapper Instruction Manual

Updated August 7, 1998
Quick Start
Please follow these important steps to ensure you get the maximum benefit from the Rat Zapper
you have purchased (turn the page for pictures of items):
1. Batteries - Install the C-cell batteries and rotate them (see picture of Battery Holder). This
will ensure the batteries are touching the metal contacts on the ends of the battery holder.
Also, ensure the 9 volt battery is installed in the back of the zapper. All batteries should be
new, alkaline batteries.
2. Check Button and Light - These are NOT intended to test the zapper. These DO tell you
whether there is a rodent in the trap.
3. Testing the Rat Zapper - WARNING - this step is purely optional - use caution - please
read all warning labels on product
•place yellow Power Supply and metal Electrocution Chamber on the edge of a bench
or table
•turn the zapper Main Switch ON
•touch the metal tip of a plastic-handled screwdriver against the inside top of the
Chamber and slide it in until the tip touches the Kill Plate (see See-thru View of the
Chamber)
•to trigger the zapper, you must maintain contact between the inside of the Chamber
and the kill plate
•the zapper alarm should sound and you should see a spark between the screwdriver
and the Kill Plate
•to reset the zapper, turn the Main Switch OFF and then back ON
4. Runway Placement - Place the Electrocution Chamber on a flat, level surface against a wall
in an area where there is suspected rodent activity. Remove other traps and sources of food.
5. Pre-baiting Strategy - Rats are intelligent and wary. Therefore, we recommend that you pre-
bait your zapper.
•drop some dry bait through the bait hole into the Bait Dish in the Chamber (see
Breakaway View of Electrocution Chamber), but leave the Main Switch OFF
•place some bait out in front and in back of the Chamber
•when the bait has been taken from inside the Chamber, re-bait and turn the Main
Switch ON
After zapping your first rodent, the others will be more interested in the zapper. Dispose of the
rodent, then reset the zapper by turning the Main Switch OFF and then back ON. If the bait is
not being taken, try a different bait or try moving the trap or call Agrizap, Inc. for more
suggestions.
For more details, please read the attached Product and Safety Manual. We believe you will find
our Rat Zappers to be the most effective way to deal with an unpleasant problem. Let us know
how it works for you by calling us at (888) DEAD-RAT (332-3728). Thanks.

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See-thru View of Chamber
For Test Zapping
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Q: I turn on my unit and press the “Check Button,” but the “Check Light” doesn’t go on. How
come?
A: The Check Button is intended to check whether a rodent has triggered the zapper. If a rodent has
NOT triggered the zapper, the Check Light should NOT go on.
2. Q: The bait is gone, but the Check Light doesn’t go on. How come?
A: There may be gaps between the C-cell batteries which prevent the zapper from zapping. Open the
large battery door and rotate the C-cell batteries. Make sure you have a fresh 9 volt alkaline battery
installed in the zapper. Also, see FAQ #4.
3. Q: The bait is gone, and the light goes on, but there is no mouse or rat. How come?
A: The zapper is sensitive to moisture. Rain, dew, or condensation can trigger the zapper. Make sure
the zapper is dry. Moist bait can trigger the zapper. Shake the Electrocution Chamber so that the bait
is all the way at the back by the Kill Grill. If that doesn’t help, check the 9 volt battery; it could be
low. Occasionally, a large cockroach can set off the zapper. If you suspect you have roaches, you may
want to place a roach trap near the zapper.
4. Q: How to I test the Rat Zapper?
A: Using a plastic handled screwdriver, put the shaft of the screwdriver against the upper inside front
edge of the unit and touch the tip of the probe on the metal pad which you see near the center of the
tube. A rather substantial spark and "zap" will occur indicating the Rat Zapper is operating properly.
5. Q: How do I clean the zapper?
A: Make sure the zapper is OFF and the batteries are removed when cleaning the zapper. Rats are
wary, but they are more likely to enter the zapper if it smells like a rodent. If you must clean the
zapper, flush the Chamber out with a garden hose. If that is not sufficient, you can use electronic
contact cleaner and/or a nylon bristle brush. Contact cleaner contains alcohol and is combustible,
so be sure to allow several minutes drying time before testing.
6. Q: Why does the alarm sound or why does the Check Light come on when I turn the zapper on?
A: Two main reasons for this: rodent urine or dead 9-volt battery. Usually rodent urine is not a
problem because it evaporates fairly quickly, but it can cause problems. See FAQ #4 on how to clean
the Rat Zapper. Also, you could have a 9-volt battery that is low. Try replacing it with one that is
known to be good.
7. Q: The zapper seems to zap, but I keep finding it triggered with the bait gone. Why?
A: Again, this could be due to moisture from condensation or high humidity, but there may be a more
gruesome cause. Rats and mice can be cannibalistic. When one gets zapped, it is possible that the
others are dragging the body away and stealing the bait. To test this theory, try sprinkling some flour
in front of the zapper to see if you can detect any dragging. Occasionally, a large cockroach can set off
the zapper and rats like eating those too!
8. Q: They won’t take the bait. What should I do?
A: Rats are wary of new objects in their environment. We suggest that you place some bait in the
Electrocution Chamber and some bait out in front. If they don’t even take the bait in front of the
Chamber for three days, try these suggestions:

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•Change the bait. Either try something you know they are eating, or if food is plentiful, try
offering them something wonderful and different.
•Move the zapper. Rats and mice are creatures of habit. They move along the same runway
patterns over and over again. You may have placed the zapper in an old runway pattern.
Everytime you move the zapper, it becomes a new object in the environment, so pre-bait for
three days if necessary.
•Remove other traps and sources of food. Once you zap, you will never go back to those old
traps.
9. Q: How come the other traps are catching rodents and the zapper is not?
A: The main reason is that the other traps are an alternate source of food for the rodent. The other
common reason is that the other traps are placed in a better position in the rodents’ runway patterns. If
you remove the other traps, you will soon find yourself in Rat Zapping bliss.
10. Q: Why should I use the zapper instead of other traps?
A: Other traps like snap traps and glue boards create “trap shyness” in rodents. There is visible,
audible, and scent trauma associated with a death in a snap trap or glue board. Snap traps can be
bloody and always cause rodent disconfiguration. Glue boards may take hours or days to kill a rodent.
Do you think the others like that? With the zapper, “trap shyness” is eliminated because the kill is
always instant and the rodent is left perfectly intact as though it is merely sleeping.
11. Q: How long do the batteries last?
A: New alkaline C-cells will typically last for over 100 rodent kills and over one year. A new alkaline
9 volt should be checked every three months when the zapper is left on most of the time.
12. Q: How do I determine if the batteries are working?
A: If you trigger the zapper as in FAQ #4, you should see a good ¼” spark. When the spark begins to
dwindle, this is a sign that you should change the 9 volt battery. You will be using the zapper a long
time before you need to worry about replacing the C-cell batteries. If there is no spark, refer to FAQ
#2.
13. Q: Can the zapper zap more than one rodent at a time?
A: No. Every time you zap one rodent, you must dispose of it, then reset the trap by turning it OFF
and then back ON. However, if you have a large number of rodents to eliminate, you will find one of
our remote monitoring systems helpful. These systems allow you to set up multiple zappers and
monitor their activity from one location.
14. Q: Is it OK to use the zapper outside?
A: The Rat Zapper is the best way to eliminate rodents indoors. Some of our clients use the zapper
outdoors, but precautions must be taken. If you place the Power Supply inside a plastic bag, you will
reduce the risk of moisture entering the zapper. Water damage is NOT covered by our warranty.
Also, water can trigger the zapper, so you may want to cover the Electrocution Chamber with a small
tarp.
15. Q: I’ve tried all your suggestions and the zapper is not working, what should I do?
A: Call Agrizap, Inc. Technical Support and we will repair or replace the unit for you. If your unit is
still under warranty, there will be no charge. You can contact Technical Support at (888) DEAD-RAT
(332-3728) or [phone] or by email at [email protected].

AP GRIZA
INC. ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY
PRODUCT AND SAFETY MANUAL
FOR
RAT ZAPPERTM
TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT
PLACE THIS DEVICE IN AREAS INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND PETS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased the best in rodent control, the RAT ZAPPER. The
RAT ZAPPER utilizes sophisticated electronics to kill rats and mice. It was developed
by a group who became frustrated with the inadequacy of other RODENT control
devices. These other devices were inhumane, harmful to the environment, messy,
dangerous to non-target animals and generally ineffective in actual rodent control.
The RAT ZAPPER is so effective because all the RODENT has to do is enter the
Electrocution Chamber and touch the inconspicuous Kill Plate. A high voltage, low
amperage current is then supplied by the Power Supply to the Kill Plate for approximately
two minutes. The RODENT or similar pest is immediately rendered unconscious and
after a short time killed.
The RAT ZAPPER is safe and easy to use. We have provided numerous safety labels to
instruct you on what not to do. The high voltage is only present when the electronic
circuitry senses that a rodent has stepped on the Kill Plate inside the Electrocution
Chamber. It is then applied for only two minutes after which it is automatically turned
off. An audio alarm sounds for the two minutes when the high voltage is present inside
the Electrocution Chamber. After the the rodent is removed, the unit must be reset by
turning the main power switch off and then back on.
PLACE THIS DEVICE ONLY IN AREAS INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND
PETS

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2.0 DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1. Before handling this product and at all times prior to use, insure that the main switch
is in the OFF position. Install six C-cell alkaline batteries in the front battery
compartment and an 9 volt alkaline battery in the rear battery compartment.

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2. Drop a small amount of DRY bait into the bait hole located at the top side of the
Electrocution Chamber. Dry dog food (Purina Dog Chow works great) is recommended
as bait. When the bait is dropped into the bait hole, make sure that it remains in the Bait
Dish in the Electrocution Chamber. Make sure that the bait is not “bridging the gap”
between the Kill Plate and the sides or bottom of the Electrocution Chamber.
3. Anything new, including a Rat Zapper, introduced into the rat's environment is viewed
with great caution. It may be important to properly locate your Rat Zapper and leave it in
place for several days. Factors such as hunger will dictate the length of time it will take
for the first rat to enter the canister. Once you are successful with your first kill, the rat
will have marked the canister and other rats will follow more readily. Do not clean the
canister after each kill. The rat's sense of smell is very acute and the prior presence of a
rat in the canister will lessen the fear of other rats. If the canister becomes so soiled that
the unit trips whenever it is turned on, the internal plates may be cleaned by flushing with
a garden hose, scrubbing with an old tooth brush, or flushing with electronic contact
cleaner . Before cleaning REMOVE ALL BATTERIES FROM THE UNIT.

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4. Place the Electrocution Chamber and Power Supply in the area of suspected rodent
activity, positioned so that the rodent can easily enter the Electrocution Chamber. Keep
in mind that rodents do not run across open spaces but prefer to run along walls or under
objects. Look for signs of chewing or concentrations of rodent droppings.
5. After the Electrocution Chamber and Power Supply have been positioned, turn the
main switch to the ON position. The check light should be off and will not come on until
a rodent has tripped the RAT ZAPPER.
6. DO NOT PICK UP THE ELECTROCUTION CHAMBER OR INSERT HANDS
INTO THE ELECTROCUTION CHAMBER WITHOUT FIRST TURNING THE MAIN
POWER SWITCH OFF. If at any time you wish to check and see if your RAT ZAPPER
has been tripped, depress the check button. If the red check light comes on while the
check button is depressed, the RAT ZAPPER has been tripped.
7. TURN THE MAIN SWITCH OFF before touching or handling the Electrocution
Chamber or wires. Do not insert hands or any conductive objects into the canister
without first turning the main power switch OFF and removing the "C" cell batteries.
8. Dispose of the rodent carcass by gently shaking it out of the canister and into a
suitable receptacle. This can be done without having to touch the rodent. (Rodents are
disease carriers and should not be handled without protecting your hands.) The unit may
now be reset by repeating the above directions, starting at step 2.
9. Do not use this product near flammable vapors, liquids, or dry ignitable solids.
Contact of this product with water will increase the potential of failure or shock hazard.
3.0 WARNINGS
We must remind you that the RAT ZAPPER is designed to deliver a substantial electric
shock. The RAT ZAPPER must not be misused. Great care must be taken to keep it
away from children and pets. Adults with any physical limitations must also exercise
great care in its use.
Also, because of the high voltage nature of the device and the resulting magnetic field
which is created. Do not place the Rat Zapper directly next to sensitive electronic
equipment including telephone lines, telephones, answering machines, tape recorders,
cassette tapes, computer floppy disks, computers, any form of magnetic media, video
cassette tapes, et. al.
Every precaution has been taken to make this device as safe as possible, including the use
of 20KV silicone insulated wires, an audio alarm to indicate when high voltage is present,
the placement of warning labels on the Power Supply and Electrocution Chamber, and
complete instructions for proper use of your RAT ZAPPER. Please follow all
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Specifically:
•Never touch a rodent with your bare hands.
•Be very careful not to inhale the dust from rodent droppings or urine when cleaning
up. Air born particles from rodent feces can contain dangerous viruses such as the
Hantavirus. If you are in an area that is infected with, or suspected of being infected
with the hantavirus, contact the local government or a local Pest Control Operator to
assist in identification and clean up.
•A mixture of one part household bleach and four parts water may be used to clean the
Rat Zapper canister.
•DO NOT allow children to play with, have access to, or be in proximity of the RAT
ZAPPER.
•Keep pets away from the RAT ZAPPER.
•Individuals with heart conditions or similar ailments should exercise particular care
when using this device.
•Make sure the RAT ZAPPER is turned "OFF" at all times except when in use.
•DO NOT handle the Electrocution Chamber when the power switch is in the ON
position.
•DO NOT attempt to repair this device yourself.
•The RAT ZAPPER is not waterproof. Therefore, do not leave it in the rain or near
operating sprinklers.
•DO NOT use or store this device near flammable liquids, gas, fumes or any other
flammable substances.
•DO NOT use the RAT ZAPPER on ground that is soaked with water.
4.0 STORAGE
Store the Rat Zapper away from children. The manufacturer strongly recommends that
all batteries be removed prior to storage.
5.0 LIMITED WARRANTY
Agrizap, Inc. extends a warranty to the original purchaser of the RAT ZAPPER that the product will be free
from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Agrizap,
Inc.'s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing any part of the product which
is defective. Service for this replacement or repair will be done free of charge upon delivery of the product
to Agrizap, Inc. at 1860 Eastman Ave, Suite 111, Ventura, CA, 93003, accompanied by proof of the date of
purchase in the form of a sales receipt or packing slip. Please call [phone] first to obtain a Return
Material Authorization (RMA) number. This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of
the product or as a result of unauthorized repairs or alterations.
Agrizap, Inc. shall not be liable for any consequential damages resulting from use of this product. This
warranty does not apply to batteries used in this product or to any damage which may be caused by
batteries, weather or other outside causes. Agrizap, Inc. shall not be liable for personal injury incurred due
to use of the product inconsistent with instructions in this manual.
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