Flowtron Galaxie Power-Vac PV-440A User manual

IMPORTANT
Read this manual completely
before installing or operating your
new Mosquito Galaxie PowerVac™.
PV-440A
PV-440A CN
PV-440AE
Look for this symbol to point
out important safety precautions.
OWNER’S
MANUAL

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General Information
Mosquitoes and biting flies use a combination of sensory
signals to locate a warm blooded host including
heat, light, scent, color, shape, motion and other
by-products of human activity.
Your unit duplicates these sensory signals through the use
of solid state electronic technology and through esoteric
product design.
Mosquitoes and other flying insect pests attracted to the
device are drawn into the unit by a special airflow where
they dehydrate and die.
Aremovable “see through” collection tray provides for
fast, clean and easy disposal of dead insects.
Unpacking
Your Galaxie PowerVac has been carefully packed at the
factory to prevent damage during shipment. Carefully open
the carton and remove its contents. Check parts against the
carton content list as shown below.
Save carton and fillers and use them for storing your unit
during off-season months.
Prevailing wind direction
HOUSE PATIO 20 – 40 ft. Trees, shrubs, pond
Face Power-Vac
toward source
of insects
illustration 1
Assembly
1 . Insert one end of Post into the
post opening at the rear of
B a s e .
2 . Insert other end of Post into
the post opening at the bottom
of the unit. Align unit in rela-
tion to the Base as shown.
See Illustration 2.
3 . Locate the PowerVac in the
desired location in your yard.
Insert the two Anchor Pins
through the holes in the Base
and drive the pins into the
ground to anchor the unit in
place. See Illustration 2.
4 . Install collection tray by fir s t
inserting the rear of the tray
into the housing. Then push
upper part of the latch in and
raise front of collection tray into
place. See Illustration 3.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Never place fingers or hands, or insert any
objects into the unit while it is connected to
an electrical source.
2. Always disconnect the power cord from its
electrical source before servicing, handling
or cleaning the unit.
3. Never operate unit with the ultraviolet
blacklight bulb removed from its socket.
4. Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry
the power pack by its cord or yank it to dis-
connect it from a receptacle.
5. Keep power cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
6. Never connect the unit to a battery or other
D.C. voltage. Such an attempt will damage
your unit.
7. Empty collection tray frequently to ensure
proper airflow through the tray.
8. Do not clean unit with water spray from a
hose or the like.
illustration 3
Push
Unit
Collection Tray
Hood
Latch
Base
Post
Anchor Pins
Power
Cord
illustration 2
Carton Contents
Qty. Description
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Galaxie PowerVac
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anchor Pins
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collection Tray
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Pack and Wire
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA-1000 Octenol Attractant Cartridge
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owners Manual
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placement Guide
Placement
Your Galaxie PowerVac is site specific and placement is
critical for successful results. To properly locate your unit in
your yard, read the accompanying booklet “the Fine Art
of Trapping Mosquitoes” and follow its guidelines
regarding trap placement,
Your Mosquito PowerVac emits an octenol-enhanced
plume of air which mosquitoes and biting flies follow in
their search for a blood meal. Biting insects fly up-wind
toward the source of the plume in their attempt to locate a
host. Since the direction of the plume is dependent upon
the direction of the wind, your unit should be positioned so
it faces downwind.
Female mosquitoes also feed on moisture laden nectar
and fruit juices when not in search of a blood meal. They
are usually found in shade; around flowers, trees, bushes
and other vegetation; and adjacent to standing water.
For best results locate your unit 20 to 40 feet away from
areas of human activity in a location near (but not in) bush-
es, wooded areas, or adjacent to standing water (other than
swimming pools). Select a location which will result in the
scented plume blowing toward the area where mosquitoes
are likely to hide and emerge. A proper location will ensure
that mosquitoes encounter the plume and follow it up-wind
to the PowerVac before they detect the presence of
humans. See Illustration 1.

5. Install MA-1000 Octenol Attractant Cartridge:
U.S. Government and university researchers have demon-
strated that o c t e n o l , a component of human respiration, is
an attractant to mosquitoes and biting fli e s .
The Galaxie PowerVac uses a specially designed time
release cartridge containing octenol (1-OCTEN-3-OL).
Install the Octenol Cartridge as follows:
a . Release the hood latch by pulling top of latch forward.
b . Raise the hood up to a ver-
tical position.
c . Remove the octenol car-
tridge from its package and
peel off the adhesive label
covering the evaporation
h o l e s .
d. Place the cartridge in the
rectangle well in the center
of the plenum with the
evaporation holes facing
upward. See Illustration 4.
e. Close hood and secure the hood latch.
6 . Position and screw power pack to either an outside or
inside wall adjacent to an AC outlet box (screws not pro-
vided). Run the low voltage wire either above or below
ground from the power pack to the unit. Plug the low volt-
age wire into the power cord connector located at the
bottom of the PowerVac. Plug the power pack into the
electrical outlet.
7 . Place the On/Off switch located on the underside of the
unit adjacent to the power cord to the “on”position.
When the power is applied, the ultraviolet blacklight
bulbs will emit a bluish glow, the axial fan will rotate, the
two colored LED’s will light and oscillate and the built-in
heater will heat the entry louver to body temperature.
Maintenance
1. Collection Tray:
Empty the collection tray periodically to ensure proper air
flow through the trap. To remove the collection tray, push
in on the latch at the front of the tray and pull tray down.
2. Octenol Cartridge:
Replace the octenol cartridge after approximately three
weeks of Galaxie PowerVac usage.
3. Ultraviolet Blacklight Bulb:
To replace the blacklight bulb:
a. Place on/off switch to the ”off” position and discon-
nect power cord.
b. Open hood latch and raise hood to an upright position.
c. Pull bulb out of its socket.
d. Insert BF-210 replacement bulb.
e. Close hood and secure with latch
f. Connect power cord and return switch to the “on”
position.
Use only Flowtron BF-210 replacement bulbs available
from your dealer or from www.flowtron.com.
4. Axial Fan and Funnel:
Clean the Axial fan and funnel each time the octenol
cartridge is replaced or more often during periods of heavy
insect infestation.
To clean the Fan and Funnel, open the hood latch and lift
the hood to an upright position.
a. Clean fan blades and area between the fan blades
and the surrounding fan housing using the cleaning
brush provided. The brush is located behind the
Octenol well. Simply slide the brush out from its
stored location. When complete place cleaning brush
back in its proper storage location.
See illustration 4.
b. To clean the funnel, remove the collection tray and then
remove the funnel from the unit’s housing as follows:
Push rear of bottom funnel ring
up into the unit’s housing until
front tabs become
disengaged from housing.
See figure A .
Pull funnel down and forward
releasing rear section of upper
funnel surface and remove
funnel from unit. See fig u r e B .
Remove insect debris from
screen surrounding funnel.
Wash screen with water and
shake off excess water before
r e - i n s t a l l i n g .
Re-install funnel by holding
funnel at a slight angle and
inserting the front edge of the
upper funnel surface inside of
u n i t ’ s housing. See figure C.
Push funnel upwards and with
the rear section of the bottom
funnel ring at a slight angle
compress funnel until front
tabs of bottom funnel ring are
up inside of the housing.
See figure D.
Close hood, secure with latch, connect power cord and
return the on/off switch to the “on” position.
Note: Hood must be down and latched to engage
the interlock and provide power to the fan and
bulbs.
NOTE Ultraviolet or “blacklight” is invisible to the
eye, and its ability to attract insects diminishes over
time. There f o re, although the bulb appears to be
functioning it should be replaced every season to
maintain optimal “blacklight” eff e c t i v e n e s s .
illustration 4
O c t e n o l
Cl e a n i n g
B r u s h
P l e n u m
Always disconnect the power cord from its electrical
s o u r ce before servicing, handling or cleaning the unit.
CAUTION
Bottom
Funnel
Ring Push Up Here
Housing Up
Front
Tab
Front
Edge
of Upper
Funnel Surface
Figure A
Figure C
Figure D
Up
Up
Tabs
Forward
Upper
Funnel
Surface
Figure B
Down
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Warranty
Flowtron Outdoor Products, 15 Highland Ave, Malden, MA 02148
1-800-343-3280 • www.flowtron.com
557 10195
Symptom
Ultraviolet bulb, fan and
colored LED’s do not
f u n c t i o n .
Probable Cause
1 . No power at outlet.
2 . Hood interlock switch not closed.
3 . Unit not properly connected to its
power pack.
Remedy
1 . Check for 110-120 Volts AC power at outlet.
2 . Check for proper latching of hood.
3 . Check plug connections between unit and power pack low
voltage wire.
The fan does not run. 1 . Fan clogged with insect debris. 1 . Clean fan. (See “Maintenance” section of owner’s manual).
No dead insects or insect
debris in collection tray.
Not catching mosquitoes.
1. Funnel end is not over collection tray
nozzle opening.
2. Fan and/or funnel clogged with insect debris.
1. Current mosquito population not readily
attracted to the PowerVac.
2. Trap is not located in a productive site.
1. Engage the funnel end with the collection tray nozzle opening.
2 . Clean fan and funnel. (See “Maintenance” section of owner’s manual).
1. Notably the day flying Asian tiger Mosquito. Operate the unit with the
Octenol cartridge removed.
2 . Move trap to a new site. (See “Placement” section of owner’s manual).
PV-440 Trouble Shooting Chart
Flowtron warrants your Galaxie PowerVac tobe free from defects in materials orworkmanship undernormal use and servicefor one year from date of original purchase. All parts with
exception ofburned out bulbs will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Any implied warranties,including the implied warranty of merchantability are also limited in duration to the one
year period from the original purchase date.
The provisions of this warranty shall notapply to any product which as been subjectto misuse, neglect or accident, norwhich is used for a purpose for which it is not designed,or
which shall have been repaired or altered in any way so as to adversely affect its performance and reliability. Service by unauthorized parties voids your warranty. Warranty covers only
the original purchaser.
Flowtron neither assumes norauthorizes any person to assume for it any otherliability in connection with its product. No responsibility is assumed for any consequential damages that
may result from the use of a Flowtron product, norfor damages due to accident, abuse, lack of responsible care, the affixing of any unauthorized attachments, loss of parts or subject-
ing this unitto any butthe specified voltage.
If the unit fails to operate during the warranty period, send the product, along with purchase receipt showing purchase dateand description ofthe problem to: Flowtron Service Center,
15 Highland Avenue, Malden,MA02148. Transportation costs for returning any defective productarethe responsibility of the consumer.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Flowtron Outdoor Products, 15 Highland Ave., Malden MA 02148
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Mosquito Attractant: MA 1000
Mosquito Attractant: MA-1000CN (Canada)
Slow release Octenol Cartridge
makes your Galaxie PowerVac more effective in
attracting mosquitoes and biting fli e s .
Extension Cord – EC-50
50 foot low voltage extension cord.
Allows placement of the Galaxie
P o w e r Vac an additional 50 feet away
from the power source.
Accessories
Accessories are available at your local retail outlet or by ordering on-line at
www.flowtron.com
Any problems you encounter that are not corrected by the action recommended in the trouble shooting chart should be referred to the
Flowtron Service Department, 1-800-343-3280.