Bird-X STS-24 User manual

Stainless SPIKES
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NEEDLE STRIPS
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Stainless SPIKES Needle Strips is the latest bird control product from Bird-X, recognized worldwide as the Bird Control "X-Perts" since
1964. We are the only company anywhere that sells a complete line of bird repelling products, including ultrasonic and sonic sound
generators, visual scare devices, roosting inhibitors, netting and taste aversions. New product development is ongoing. Our sales
consultants analyze problems and make recommendations based on each customer's specific needs.
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT AND HOW IT WORKS
Needle strips are a simple, humane, maintenance-free, long-term solution to pest bird problems, and have been used on buildings and
structures worldwide to eliminate roosting and nesting surfaces and landing strips. Birds avoid alighting on the spikes as humans avoid
walking on a bed of nails – the spikes are not lethal, just extremely uncomfortable.
Stainless SPIKES is a base mold of transparent polycarbonate with stainless steel projections protruding up and out (angled) to both
sides. . There are three variations (see diagram & specs, next page):
•Regular alternates wide stainless steel projections (4.5” spread) with narrow stainless steel projections (2.5” spread).
•Slim Stainless SPIKES has only the narrower stainless steel projections (2.5” spread) in order to cover ledges less than 2" wide.
•Extra-Wide alternates wide stainless steel projections (4.5” spread) with extra-wide (7.5” spread) AND narrower (2.5” spread)
stainless steel projections.
24 foot kit 50 foot kit 100 foot kit
REGULAR (#STS) #STS-24 #STS-50 #STS-100
SLIM (#SLS) #SLS-24 #SLS-50 #SLS-100
EXTRA WIDE (#EWS) #EWS-24 #EWS-50 #EWS-100
Designed and manufactured by:
300 N. Oakley Blvd Phone [phone]
Chicago, IL 60612 Fax [phone]
USA Web www.bird-x.com
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SPECIFICATIONS – Stainless SPIKES
Dimensions: Height, Highest Point 4.3"
Width, Base 1.7" Width, Widest Point (Regular) 4.5" (Slim) 2.5" (Extra Wide) 7.5”
Diameter of hole in base 0.156”
Net Weight: 16# per 100' Packaging: Kits of 24', 50' and 100'
Material: Polycarbonate with UV Inhibitors, and ST302 Hard Surgical Grade Stainless; resistant to virtually all weather and harsh
environments
SPIKES Special Adhesive, part #SSA from Bird-X, Inc. is a high-performance weatherproof elastomeric adhesive. It exhibits
exceptional bonding to a broad range of materials including metal, glass, plastic, composite, tile, cement, rubber, leather, wood and
vinyl. Unlike many common adhesives:
•Safe to ship by air
•Not flammable material
•No hazardous waste
Size: 10.5 oz. cartridge Application: standard caulking gun
PRE-INSTALLATION
No two bird infestation problems are exactly the same. Begin with research. Information related to the bird problem will have bearing on
the actual installation and its success:
Survey the birds. Type? Population? Patterns?
Survey your property. What do birds find attractive about your area? Can it be changed?
Remove all inducements. Eliminate nests, fledglings, droppings, dead birds, and the residual scent. Also remove food spillage,
garbage, nesting material and other appealing items.
Maintain a clean, changing environment. Continue to clean nests, debris and droppings.
Install early. Install before "bird season" begins; it is easier to keep the birds away than to rout them out once they have already
established a living pattern.
Use products synergistically. Different kinds of devices (add a visual device or a sound repeller) produce a synergistic effect -- in
combination the products yield much greater effectiveness than Stainless SPIKES alone. You may find this necessary if there are
certain areas where it is undesirable or impractical to install spikes. This will maximize effectiveness throughout the entire property.
Consider alternate locations. Apply to nearby locations where birds may go when they leave their current area.
Familiarize yourself with the legal and public relations environment. Are there related environmental laws?
Precaution: Although non-lethal, Stainless SPIKES’ actual projections are quite sharp. Wear protective gloves, and be careful during
installation and handling.

INSTALLATION
Stainless SPIKES can be mounted on any surface whether flat, curved or
irregular, and on any material, whether masonry, metal, canvas, glass or wood.
24” units affix quickly with SPIKES Special Adhesive, screws, nails,
wire ties, etc. Units may be “snapped” to fit lengths less than 24". Always
firmly attach
Stainless SPIKES - never balance sections precariously or wedge them.
COVERAGE
Stainless SPIKES is only effective where applied; nearby unprotected areas
can encourage roosting. A working diagram while measuring will translate
into a well-covered installation.
Spacing: Measure the width of each area to be covered. For every 5"
of width, use one row of Stainless SPIKES; for fractions thereof, use one
row of SLIM Stainless SPIKES. For widths of 7” or more, use one row of
EXTRA WIDE Stainless SPIKES. The projections from Stainless SPIKES
should extend at least ½" past the exposed edge or edges of the area.
Calculation of Linear Feet Needed: Measure the length of each area to be covered, allowing for curves or bends in the
surface - flexible Stainless SPIKES will follow easily. Based on length (multiply length by 2, 3, etc. if necessary for wider
widths) order an appropriate amount of Stainless SPIKES.
AFFIXING Stainless SPIKES TO SURFACES
Stainless SPIKES is versatile, and easily attached to surfaces of every size, shape and material. Use any of the following
methods, or devise your own.
SPIKES Special Adhesive: Bond only to dry, clean surfaces,
when the temperature is between 32°F and 120°F. Apply a bead
of adhesive to underside of base. Firmly press Stainless SPIKES
onto surface so that it makes solid contact. Allow adhesive to dry
and form a "rivet" through the holes in the base.) Part #SSA
from Bird-X; one tube will affix approximately 20 feet of
Stainless SPIKES.
Screws: Use #12 flat Phillips-head screws and a screwdriver
with a shaft of at least 4".
Nails: Use 1/8" nails and a nail set.
Wire Ties: Recommended for cabling, piping and thin railings.
Clamps or Velcro:Use for temporary installations.
GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE INSTALLATIONS (Reread PRE-INSTALLATION.) Thorough and proper planning,
installation and follow-up maintenance are essential to bird control success.
Preparation: Clean, disinfect and repair surface if damaged. Wear protection to avoid health hazards. Remove
overhanging branches or foliage above the surface to be protected so birds cannot land to drop nesting material into
Stainless SPIKES.
Thorough Coverage: Install on all existing and potential roosting areas, and as necessary to surfaces directly above the
currently infested areas, so that birds cannot drop debris into the Stainless SPIKES from these higher surfaces.
Creative Coverage: Cover all exposed surfaces, inside corners and crevices. Because birds are stubborn, this may require
vertical, sideways, diagonal or upside down mounting in addition to standard, right-side up mounting.
APPLICATIONS
Creativity and experimentation will govern, but the following illustrations suggest a few of the possibilities.
Louvers, Eaves
Air conditioners — Use multiple strips to cover the entire depth.
Ledges, Sills, Gutters and Pipes
Beams, Trusses, Support Structures
Signs, Letters, Church Crosses — Follow the shape on each letter or structure and cover every surface or crevice in which a bird can
roost. Flexible Stainless SPIKES can make both concave and convex curves.
Correctly spaced installations for various
surface widths plus projections extending
exposed edge.

Bell Towers or Domes — Cover the bell with multiple
strips of Stainless SPIKES radiating outward and
downward from the highest point of the dome.
Statues, Columns, Cornices — Apply to base, and
around head, arms, curves, crevices and openings.
Roofs — Apply to roof perimeter, chimney, antennae,
and the ridge on a gabled roof. Apply to the inside of a
chimney (projections facing inward) to keep animals out.
Cables — Apply to any cable thick enough to support a
bird (this is easy since base is 0.8" wide.)
Trees — Apply to tops of branches to stop birds. Apply
in horizontal rings around a tree trunk, starting 4' from
the ground, then higher at 5" intervals to stop climbing
animals (use a similar defense for Bird Baths and Bird
Feeders.)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Every bird infestation is a unique challenge, as numerous
variables are involved. Besides obvious differences (bird
type, infestation size, structure type and physical location…),
environmental factors make it impossible to state installation
“rules”. Here are suggestions to maximize effectiveness, but
experimentation is often required. Birds are creatures of
habit, and they will try to reclaim their areas immediately
after installation. While they will be quickly discouraged,
they will seek alternate areas. Therefore, make sure
you’ve…
first read this manual and completely understand the
installation procedure.
installed sufficient linear feet, and sufficient rows on
surfaces wider than 5"
treated non-yet-infested areas. If birds are routed from their original location only to move to a nearby untreated area, all efforts will
have been in vain.
cleaned and disinfected the infested area of nests, debris, etc. See GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE INSTALLATIONS. Repeat as necessary.
checked that no flaw exists in the application. If so, birds may find it and infest, and you may need to amend the application.
SYNERGY
You may find certain areas where it is undesirable or impractical to install spikes. If this is the case, we suggest that you protect these
untreated areas generally by using other products (visual repellers, sound repellers) in conjunction with the spikes. This will maximize
effectiveness throughout the entire property. Call [phone] or visit www.bird-x.com for information on companion products.
WARRANTY
Bird-X, Inc. stainless spikes are manufactured to the highest quality standards of durable materials and are guaranteed to be free from
defect for 10 years under normal use.
Proof of purchase is required. Warranty covers cost of replacement SPIKES product only. Installation of material is not covered under
warranty.
Bird-X, Inc.’s warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the product, and do not apply to any product: (i)
which has not been installed or maintained in accordance with any installation, operating or handling instructions provided by Bird-X, Inc.,
(ii) which has been altered or damaged by accident; (iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical stress, misuse, abuse, or negligence
or (iv) which has been used other than in accordance with the product handling instructions.
Your satisfaction is important to us. Since 1964, Bird-X, Inc. has helped countless corporate & institutional customers and homeowners
solve their pest bird & animal problems – safely and humanely. We are proud of our products and reputation. Please contact Customer
Service to answer any questions, for help in resolving any issues or problems, and prior to returning any item for any reason.
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