goodnature A24 User manual

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goodnaturetrapping.com
A24 Trap Box
Quick Start Guide
goodnaturetrapping.com
A24 Trap Box
Quick Start Guide

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Your Trap - A24
Striker
Trap Body
Shroud Cap
Shroud Entrance
Digital Strike
Counter
Automatic Lure Pump
(ALP)
Trigger
Lure Cradle
Gas Canister

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Trap Box
Trap Tray
Fastening
points
Disposal
Tray
Key
Locking
tab

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How it works
Doing things dierently 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 and mice 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
Trigger and Strike mechanism gives the Goodnature
A24 its certified A-Class humane status.
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,
or livestock and can be safely used in public spaces like
parks, schools, hospitals, restaurants etc.
Contained in our Trap Box, you can control rodents
anywhere with the A24 - parks, commercial and
residential sites and know the trap is secure and dead
pests won’t be visible. The box is designed to hold three
large rats before it needs emptying.
Trap safely
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. And remember, it’s your
responsibility to ensure you comply with all relevant
local regulations and laws.
We’re here to help
This Quick Start Guide has been developed to help you
get the best results from your A24 Trap and Trap Box.
If you have any questions or need any tips, we’re here
to help - visit goodnaturetrapping.com to find your
nearest Goodnature support team.
1. Sni sni
Targeted long life lure attracts
rodents into the trap.
2. Kapow!
Rodent moves the trigger to get
to the lure, firing the trap.
3. Auto-reset
The trap clears and resets immediately
after an A-Class humane kill.
4. Sni sni...
The long life lure continues to attract
rodents for constant control.

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Getting the most out of the A24 Trap Box
Trapping tips
• Choose locations that are sheltered and shaded.
This keeps the temperature in the box low, as well as being places
where rodents are likely to feel safe eating.
• Always install the Trap Box in an upright position.
Make sure the Trap Box is upright, parallel and fixed securely to the
wall. The trapping system will not work if lying flat.
• Secure or remove any competing food sources.
This improves trapping success by reducing food sources outside of
the trap.
• Pre-feed the area around your trap.
This increases availability of the lure inside the trap, and helps combat
any competing food sources nearby.
Pre-feeding increases success
Our testing shows it can take rats 6-8 weeks to get
used to a new trap in their environment, and for you to
see the best results from your new trap.
We recommend pre-feeding the area around your trap
with our lure, to increase the availability of the new food
source in the trap and increase trapping success. Simply
use a pouch of our non-toxic lure and place around a
dozen pea sized dollops to the area 10 m /
20 ft around the trap.
Find the right timing to replace the lure for
your sites
If you’re trapping in hot climates you may need to
replace the lure more regularly.
Our Automatic Lure Pump dispenses fresh, toxin-free
lure for up to six months. The fresher the lure, the
easier it is to catch a passing rat, so if you’re planning or
managing an intensive trapping project, have a serious
rat infestation to control or are working in hot climates,
we recommend changing the lure every four months.
You’ll soon learn what works best for each site.

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Installing your trap
Remove the Trap from its Tray
On a flat surface, hold the tray down firmly with one
hand and pull the trap body up with the other. The trap
will slide out from the tray.
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. As
it screws in you may hear the trap quietly hiss after the
seal is broken. This is normal. WARNING: the trap is
now live. Keep your hands clear of the trap entrance.
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Prepare your Trap Box
Once you’ve located the right spot for your Trap Box,
use the key to open the door, remove the trap and all
parts from the box and set aside.
Secure your Trap Box
The Trap Box must be secured upright, as pictured.
We recommend using a minimum of 4 fasteners spaced
as far apart as possible - Use the dimples on the inside
back face of the box as a guide. Self drilling screws or
bolts with flanged heads should be used.
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Attach the Digital Strike Counter
Slightly wet the inside of the rubber strap for lubrication
and rotate the Counter in the direction which tightens
the Gas Canister (anti-clockwise). To work, the Counter
display MUST face directly away from the Trap
as pictured.
Click the Trap back into the Tray
Tilt the Trap Body backwards slightly and lower it onto
the top locking tab of the Tray. As you press downwards
the Trap will be guided in toward the Tray and lock in
with a click.
5. 6.
Zeroing & checking 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.
To check the tally on the Counter, quickly press and
release the button.
Test-fire your Trap
To test fire the trap, hold the Trap and Tray firmly on
the ground, using the key, reach it 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.
DO NOT use a screwdriver or other metal tool as this
can damage the trap. WARNING: Keep your hands
clear from the Trap as it fires with a BANG!
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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.
Pre-feed the Disposal Tray
Using the pouch of lure, squeeze out a dozen pea-sized
dollops into the Disposal Tray and the area within 10 m /
20 ft from the trap. This enhances trapping success by
increasing the availability of the new food source and
attracting pests toward the trap.
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Nest ALP into the Shroud Cap
Gently shape the ALP into the Shroud Cap with the
black screw cap still on. 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. Now remove the screw cap. A small amount
of lure may be forced out, that’s fine – there’s still plenty
of lure inside. Wipe this excess lure on the Disposal Tray.
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Activate the Automatic Lure Pump (ALP)
Remove the 10c coin from the top of the ALP. This
activates the technology which will dispense lure for up
to 6 months. It is vital you remove the coin or the ALP
will not activate.
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Easy pest removal
As pests are killed they will be collected in the Disposal
Tray. This tray can be easily removed to dispose of
the pests without touching them. The Disposal Tray is
designed to hold three large rats. We recommend using
a damp cloth to wipe the trays if cleaning is necessary.
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Load the Trap and Disposal Tray into the Box
Gently slide the Trap in its Tray into the box using the
guides in the box. The counter should be facing away
from the trap as pictured. Then place the Disposal Tray
underneath the trap.
Close your Box
Remove the key from the door. Close the door, a loud
click will tell you that the door is locked and secure.
Your Trap Box is now set and ready to go!
14.13.
Replace the Gas & Lure every 4 - 6 months
Your Automatic Lure Pump will last for up to 6 months.
If you’re trapping in hot climates you may need to
replace this on a four monthly cycle. 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.
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Moving & storing your trap safely
Detach Trap Remove Counter Remove Gas Canister
*(Trap is still live)
Remove final charge
1. 2. 3. 4.
Moving your trap safely
If you’re targeting multiple rodent hotspots, we
recommend installing additional traps. If you do need to
move your trap top a new location, follow these steps
to do it safely:
1. Take the Trap Tray out and set aside.
2. Remove the Trap Box from where it’s currently
installed
3. Move it to the new location and re-secure
4. Put the Trap Tray back in and close the box.
WARNING: the trap is still live. Keep your hands clear
of the trap entrance.
Storing your trap safely
For constant control against pests, we recommend
leaving your trap in place. If you plan to store your trap,
it’s important you de-gas it first.
1. Open the box and remove the Trap Tray.
2. Remove the Digital Strike Counter
3. Holding the gas canister with a cloth or gloves to
protect your hands, unscrew the gas canister. You may
hear any remaining gas in the canister escaping. This
may cause the canister to freeze rapidly.
4. Re-attach Trap to the tray and test-fire to ensure any
remaining strikes have been discharged.
WARNING: Gas canisters can freeze quickly! Always
have fabric between your hand and the gas canister
when unscrewing them.
*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 Automatic Lure Pump, and using
the Trap Box Key, reach 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 Tray.
Always keep fingers clear of trap entrances.