goodnature A24 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
A24 Trap
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STRIKER
TRAP BODY
YOUR TRAP – A24
SHROUD CAP
AUTOMATIC LURE PUMP
LURE CRADLE
TRIGGER
DIGITAL STRIKE
COUNTER
GAS CANISTER
BLACK TABS
SHROUD ENTRANCE
TRAP MOUNT
SCREWS

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DOING THIS DIFFERENTLY IS IN OUR NATURE
We started Goodnature for good reason: to see
endangered wildlife in New Zealand and around the
world flourish again. This means getting on top of a
bunch of pests - rats, mice and stoats for starters.
We also want to go about it kindly, without using
nasty toxins.
That’s why we develop humane traps that automatically
reset and are easy and safe to use in living spaces
through to wild places. Not only have we created a
world-first, we started a revolution.
Big thanks for joining us. Happy trapping!
YOUR CONSTANT CONTROL SYSTEM
Congratulations! You’re now the owner of the world’s
most advanced pest control technology. Goodnature’s
self-resetting trapping system gives you constant
control against pest reinvasion. Powered using
compressed CO2gas, Goodnature technology combines
design engineering principles and animal behavioural
science with the highest manufacturing standards to
deliver a trap that will kill 24 times per gas canister.
Our lures are developed to be long life to minimise
maintenance eort and maximise freshness to remain
highly attractive to pests. As our lures are toxin-free
there is no risk of secondary poisoning to wildlife, pets,
livestock and working animals. Our Trigger and Strike
mechanism gives the Goodnature A24 its certified
A-Class humane status.
This Quick Start Guide has been developed to help
you get the best results from your trap. Your success is
everyone’s success so if you have any questions or need
any tips, we’re here to help - goodnature.co.nz
[email protected]
TRAP SAFELY
Our A24 traps are safe for everyone and everything,
except rats, mice and stoats. We’ve designed our traps
to target specific pests only. To avoid injuring or killing
protected wildlife or any other animal that’s good
for nature, it’s important you follow the installation
instructions and our safety advice to set up your trap
correctly. For trapping safety advice, tips to maximise
success and support biodiversity in your own backyard
visit goodnature.co.nz
SNIFF SNIFF
Targeted long life lure
attracts rodents into
the trap.
KAPOW!
Rodent moves the
trigger to get to the
lure, firing the trap.
AUTO-RESET
The trap clears and
resets immediately
after an A-Class
humane kill.
SNIFF SNIFF...
The long life lure
continues to attract
rodents for constant
control.
SCAVENGED
Dierent species
scavenge the dead
carcasses from
below the trap.
HOW IT WORKS

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FIND THE BEST TRAPPING LOCATION
SETTING YOUR DETECTOR CARDS
First, choose a few locations around your property
where you think you’ll install your trap.
Next, fold the Detector Card in half with the orange
triangular detection surface facing out. You should see
the lure squeeze out along the fold. The Detector Card
is now ready to install.
Position the Detector Card so the bottom edge, with
lure, is a hand width height (roughly 12 cm) o the
ground. The orange side should be facing out.
Use the screws supplied to attach the cards to a tree,
post or wall in the areas you’ve chosen. The screw
should be in firmly but take care not to force the card
flat against the surface. If necessary pull the bottom
edge of the Detector Card a few millimetres away from
the tree or post. This allows rodents to get their mouths
around the card and leave bite marks for you to see.
USE DETECTOR CARDS BEFORE INSTALLING
YOUR TRAPS
Our Rodent Detector Cards help you think like a rat.
To be a successful trapper, it’s important that you
assess (don’t guess), where to position your A24 trap.
The Detector Cards show you where rodents in your
area feel safe to eat. That’s the place you need to install
your trap, even though it might be somewhere dierent
from where you’ve seen or heard them.
WHY GOODNATURE DETECTOR CARDS WORK
Although you may see signs of rodents such as
droppings, diggings or even see them, these are not
always places where a rodent will enter a trap. Rodents
will investigate food, and therefore a trap, in places
where they feel safe.
The cards contain our toxin-free long-life lure, which
testing shows rodents find super tasty. By noticing
which cards have bite marks after a few nights, you’ll
know where your pests are eating and exactly where to
position your trap.
DETECTION
SURFACE
LEAVE CARDS OUT FOR 3 NIGHTS
Leave your Detector Cards in place for three nights
before checking. If you have rodents interacting with
your cards you’ll see teeth marks on the detection
surface of the card. Now you’ve found the best sites to
set your trap!

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IDENTIFYING BITE MARKS
NO RODENT INTERACTION?
If you don’t see any bite or scratch marks on your cards,
this could mean no rodents are around, or it’s not a
location they feel safe eating.
We recommend waiting a few more days or moving the
cards to a dierent location.
If you’re so excited to get your trap set up, choose a
sheltered location - where a rodent wouldn’t be easily
seen by predators like cats or birds of prey. Keep an eye
on your detector cards too, so you’ll know if you need to
move your trap to a better location.
LIGHT INTERACTION
LIGHT INTERACTION
HEAVY INTERACTION
HEAVY INTERACTION
Rough finishBig bite marks
Small bite marks Fine finish
BITE MARK INTERACTION
If there are rodents feeding near where you have your
Detector Cards, they’ll try and eat the lure in the cards.
You’ll then see scratch or bite marks on the cards.
Sometimes this will look like light scratches and other
times the card will be chewed to pieces!
MOUSE
RAT

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SEPARATE TRAP MOUNT FROM THE TRAP BODY
Using your forefinger and thumb, press the Black Tabs
inwards and ease the orange Trap Mount along and o
the Trap Body.
INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR CARDS
To find the best location for your trap, use Detector
Cards, leaving them in place for three nights. Install your
trap where rodents have interacted with the cards.
ATTACH THE TRAP MOUNT
Using a screwdriver, screw in the orange Trap Mount
12cm (about a hand width) above the ground onto a
straight tree or post. Do not overtighten the screws.
CLICK THE TRAP BODY INTO THE TRAP MOUNT
Tilt the Trap Body backwards slightly and lower it onto
the top locking tab of the Trap Mount. As you press
downwards the Trap Body will be guided in toward the
Trap Mount and lock in with a click.
INSTALLING YOUR TRAP
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ATTACH THE DIGITAL STRIKE COUNTER
If you purchased a Counter with your A24, slightly
wet the inside of the rubber strap for lubrication and
rotate the Counter anti-clockwise as you ease it up the
canister. The Counter display must face directly away
from the trap.
POWER UP YOUR TRAP
Remove the black cap from the gas canister. Be careful
to keep the screw thread clean and free of debris. Screw
the canister firmly into the trap. Hand tighten only.
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IF ATTACHING TO A TRAP STAND
Guide the top slot at the rear of the A24 onto the
upper central locking tab of the stand. Once these are
coupled, gently ease the trap into the stand and it will
click into the lower locking tab. It is easiest done when
you don’t force it. The trap is mounted correctly when
there is no gap between the A24 and stand.
A24 TRAP STAND
Secure the A24 to the stand by closing the orange
Stand Lock. You will hear a ‘click’ when it is in place.
Place your trap stand on a flat surface or ground.
There are two peg holes at either end of the stand that
you can use to keep the trap upright when situating it
on an uneven surface.
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NEST ALP INTO SHROUD CAP
With the ALP activated, gently squeeze and shape the
ALP into the Shroud Cap. It will be a tight fit.
Push the ALP into the Shroud Cap until its skirted
edge sits aligned with the edge of the Shroud Cap rim.
It will then easily screw into the Lure Cradle.
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ACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC LURE PUMP
Remove the 10c coin from the top of the Automatic Lure
Pump (ALP) just before you put it into the Shroud Cap.
This activates the technology which will dispense lure
for 6 months. It is vital you remove the coin or the ALP
will not activate.
ZERO THE COUNTER
Zero the Counter by pressing the button and holding it
down until the display shows ‘00’. The Counter goes to
sleep a few seconds after the button is released.
TEST-FIRE YOUR TRAP
To test fire the trap, reach a pen or twig down through
the top of the trap and push the Trigger gently to the
side. The Striker will fire with a bang and then retract.
Always keep your hands clear of trap entrances and
always treat the trap as live.
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CHECKING THE COUNTER
To check the tally on the Counter, quickly press and
release the button. The display will show the number
killed. Pressing and holding the button down zeroes
the Counter.
REPLACE THE GAS & LURE EVERY 6 MONTHS
Your ALP will last for 6 months. Make a note of when
you’ll need to replace your lure. This keeps your lure
fresh and attractive to pests. It’s a good idea to replace
your gas canister at the same time, so your trap is
powered and ready for action.
SCREW & SECURE THE SHROUD CAP & ALP
Place the Shroud Cap with the ALP into the Lure
Cradle and screw into the internal thread with a few
turns. Once the ALP is screwed into the Lure Cradle,
secure the Shroud Cap onto the trap by pushing down
and clicking into place with another turn. The ALP is
now set and active!
REMOVE ALP SCREW CAP
Now remove the ALP Screw Cap. A small amount of
lure may be forced out, that’s fine – there’s still enough
lure for 6 months. Wipe this excess lure below the
entrance to your trap to start attracting pests.
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HOW TO MOVE TRAPS SAFELY
Rather than move your traps, it’s better to add to your
trap network and increase your pest free area.
To move the trap, first remove the Counter and unscrew
the gas canister. You may hear any remaining gas in the
canister escaping. This may cause the canister to freeze
rapidly, so it’s a good idea to unscrew the gas canister
using a cloth to protect your hands.
WARNING - REMOVE FINAL CHARGE FROM
THE TRAP
Although the gas canister has been removed, the
trap may still be live with one charge remaining in its
chamber. Safely test fire your trap by removing the
Shroud Cap and the ALP, and using a pen/twig reach
MOVING YOUR TRAP
UNSCREW GAS
TEST FIRE DETACH TRAP
REMOVE COUNTER
down through the top of the trap and push the Trigger
to one side. If there is still gas in the trap, the orange
Striker will be triggered, if nothing happens, all gas has
been flushed out and the trap is safe to move.
Always treat the trap as live until you have de-gassed
and test fired it. If the trap doesn’t fire when triggered,
the trap has successfully been de-gassed.
With the trap de-gassed, your trap is now safe to detach
from the Trap Mount. Using your thumb and forefinger,
squeeze the Black Tabs and with upward pressure pull
the trap up and o the Trap Mount.
Always keep fingers clear of trap entrances.
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DECLARATION & WARNINGS
• USE ONLY Goodnature CO2Canisters. Use of other
canisters will void warranty
• NEVER use a petroleum-based lubricant in your trap
• ALWAYS store CO2Canisters below 49°C
• NEVER leave CO2Canisters in a vehicle on a hot day
• ALWAYS dispose of used CO2Canisters responsibly
• NEVER crush CO2Canisters or put in a fire
• NEVER allow children to play with or around traps
• NEVER submerse your trap
• NEVER use a damaged trap
• NEVER modify your trap
• ALWAYS act responsibly
• USE ONLY as recommended in this quick start guide
• ALWAYS wear appropriate safety gear when setting
and firing a trap
• DO NOT install the CO2Canister until the trap is
correctly mounted
• ONLY test fire your trap as directed: see section:
Moving Your Trap
• ALWAYS treat your trap as LIVE
• ALWAYS remove the CO2Canister and test-fire to
remove final charge before removing the trap from
its mounted position
• ALWAYS remove the CO2Canister and test-fire to
remove final charge before moving the trap
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY OF
MACHINERY (ORIGINAL)
This declaration relates exclusively to the machinery
in the state in which it was placed on the market,
and excludes components which are added and/or
operations carried out subsequently by the final user.
Product: Rat and Stoat Trap / Rat and Mouse Trap, A24;
including trap mount kit and blocker accessories.
Manufacturer: Goodnature Limited, 8 Horner Street,
Newtown, Wellington 6021, NEW ZEALAND
Technical File Authorised owner: Craig Bond, 8 Horner
Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, NEW ZEALAND
WARNINGS
• ALWAYS test-fire to remove final charge from the
trap after removing the CO2Canister and before
removing it from the trap mount: see section: Moving
Your Trap
• ONLY set traps at the height recommended in this
guide and be considerate of others when choosing
the traps location
• NEVER put hands or objects in the entrance of
the trap
• NEVER fire and re-fire the trap in quick succession
• Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
• Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated
place
• UN2037 / EN16509
• Carbon Dioxide CO2, CAS: 124-38-9, 16g
TRAPPING IN THE UK
Our A24 trap is approved for trapping rats, mice and
stoats in the UK. If you’d like to trap Grey Squirrels,
check out our A18 trap. All use of traps is subject to
legislation set out in the Spring Traps Approval Order for
each country.
This product fulfils all relevant provisions of the
Machinery Directive. Signed for an on behalf of:
Goodnature Limited, Wellington
Place and date of Issue:
Goodnature Limited, 8 Horner Street, Newtown,
Wellington 6021, NEW ZEALAND, 28th June - 2019
Name, Function, Signature:
Craig R. Bond, Director

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