Koolatron MK14 User manual

WARRANTY
This KOOLATRON product is warranted to the retail customer for 1 year from date of retail purchase,
against defects in material and workmanship.
WHAT IS COVERED
• Replacement parts and labor.
• Transportation charges to customer for the repaired product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
• Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, or neglect.
• Transportation of the unit or component from the customer to Koolatron.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Any implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability are also limited to the dura-
tion of 1 year from the date of retail purchase.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Register on-line at www.koolatron.com AND keep the original, dated, sales receipt with this manual.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE PROCEDURE
If you have a problem with your MOSQUITO TRAP, or require replacement parts, please telephone the
following number for assistance:
North America 1-800-265-8456
Koolatron has Master Service Centers at these locations:
U.S.A.
330 Commerce Dr., Batavia, NY 1 020- 102
Cana a
139 Copernicus Boulevard, Brantford, ON N3P1N
A Koolatron Master Service Centre must perform all warranty work.
DOMESTIC
REG NO. 292 0 P.C.P. ACT
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Made in Canada
Patent pending for Canada & U.S.A. 03/2017-v10H1S068
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OWNER’S ANUAL
All you need before set-up:
* 20 lb. (9.07 kg) Propane Tank
(full/not included)

This product is fueled by propane gas, which is invisible, odorless and highly flammable. An odorant is normal-
ly added by the manufacturer, which has a “rotten egg” smell to it. This additive can fade over time, so leaking
gas is not always detectable by smell alone.
Propane gas is heavier than air and leaking propane will sink to the lowest possible level. It can be ignited by a spark
or flame of any kind and from several feet away from a leak.
Do not use a propane tank with a capacity larger than 20lb (9.07kg). The propane tank must be
provided with a shut-off valve, arranged for vapor withdrawal and include a collar to protect the
tank’s valve.
Propane gas should be stored or used in compliance with local ordinances or codes with ANSI/NFPA 58. ake
sure the propane gas control valve is turned off when not in use.
The propane tank must always be stored outdoors, in a well ventilated area and out of the reach of
children. Never store propane in an enclosed space (house, garage, etc.).
The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian must be used for
the connection to the propane tank. The maximum inlet gas supply is less than 30 SCFH (0,85 cm3/h).
Replacement pressure regulator and hose assemblies must be provided by Koolatron, Inc.
The Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian must be used outdoors and only in a well ventilated area. If it is stored
indoors, disconnect the propane tank and properly store it outdoors. The disconnected tank must have a thread-
ed valve plug tightly installed.
WAR NING
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. If you smell propane:
a. Shut off gas valve on tank.
b. Extinguish any open flame.
c. If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier.
2. Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the mosquito trap or
any other appliance.
3. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1-1998 for US and with the CANI-B149 for Canada.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To achieve the best results from your Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian, you must leave it in operation full-time during the
mosquito season. The trap is not meant for occasional use, such as during an outdoor party.
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HOW IT WORKS
The Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian utilizes the documented attractiveness of carbon dioxide (CO2), moisture, body temper-
ature (thermal imaging), color, shape and UV/LED light in an effective design that captures and kills mosquitoes. Similar traps
have been in use for years by universities, state monitoring programs and researchers around the world. The Bite Shield™
Cordless Guardian uses this traditional trapping approach, combined with the latest in research, to turn the female mosquito’s
natural hunting techniques toward seeking out the trap and thus, facilitating their capture in a product that private home owners
can use. Another major feature is that it is cordless – that is, no electrical or extension cords to deal with! The unit is powered
by a patented internal power generated mechanism that uses propane fuel to operate the fan and LEDs. Thus eliminating a
major safety hazard that users might face while operating such units outdoors.
This is how the female mosquito reacts to the trap: At a fairly long distance (up to 12.2m/40ft. away), it senses the CO2and
moisture coming from the unit’s burner. This tells the mosquito that there is a “breathing” creature around. t flies towards the
source of CO2and moisture. As it travels, at a range of approx. 4.6m/15ft., it starts to sense temperature similar to that of a liv-
ing creature (thermal imaging). The unique design of this unit has two different thermal-imaging systems (patents pending): a) stat-
ic thermal imaging, where in the body of the trap, there is warmth at the top surfaces of the “neck” similar to that of living beings.
This temperature is constant and generates consistent heat waves that attract the mosquitoes closer to trap. b) Spot thermal imag-
ing: The black dome-like surface of the trap is warmed up at different points to be similar to living being’s temperatures. Live beings
do not have a consistent temperature across the body. This sends a message to the mosquitoes saying that this variation of
temperatures is similar to a live animal. The top of this area consists of a vacuum air flow caused by the internal fan which
pulls the mosquitoes into the trap thanks to the unique design of the internal components of the trap. The vacuum airflow goes
straight into the receptacle with grilled openings depositing inside of it all the mosquitoes that were attracted, where they stay
trapped until they dehydrate and ultimately die.
It is important to know that while you will be attracting and capturing mosquitoes once operational, it may take sev-
eral weeks to start to see a reduction in mosquitoes as your Trap continually reduces the local population of female
mosquitoes and fewer and fewer new eggs are laid for future generations.
WHERE TO PLACE
Many species of mosquitoes have an adult life span that lasts about two weeks. Approximately 3,000 species of mosquitoes
have been identified world-wide. Both male and female mosquitoes feed on plant nectar, but only the female requires a blood
meal. The blood feeding is needed for each batch of eggs the female lays, typically feeding once every 3-4 days. f the mos-
quito is notdisturbed, during the biting process, a blood feeding usually lasts about 90 seconds and the amount of blood is
1-1/2 times its body weight. A single female mosquito may lay thousands of eggs, during her lifetime.
The female mosquito is attracted to a host by carbon dioxide (CO2), temperature, scent, color, shape, movement and for some
species, even sound. The female mosquito is usually most active between 10°C/50°F and 35°C/95°F while in calm or light
breeze conditions. Mosquitoes tend to travel up-wind when seeking a blood feeding.
The placement of the osquito Trap will greatly affect the success of the unit’s ability to capture mosquitoes.
The largest amount of mosquitoes will be captured by positioning the mosquito trap 9.1m/30ft. to 12.2m/40ft. away from the
location you want to protect, in the normal down-wind direction towards where mosquitoes are
living (trees, bushes and water). To find the best starting point in your yard for trap placement, walk about
3-4.6m/10-15ft away from the deck (patio, porch) area that you want to primarily protect. Light a smoky incense and watch
which direction the smoke drifts while standing there. Next, move about 1.5-2.4m/5-8ft to the left of the original spot and
repeat. Then 1.5-2.4m/5-8ft. to the right of the original spot and repeat. This is all to help you
identify the normal airflow pattern. Repeat this procedure at your deck and see if the air movement is in the same direction.
You should find a common area of your yard that the air moves toward. This is where you want to place the trap, ideally at a
distance of 12.2-15.2m/40-50ft. away from the deck area.
Placing the trap close to shrubs, bushes, or other vegetation can help to increase mosquito capture. Research has demon-
strated plants like mint and lemon grass can decrease capture while bushy and leafy plants without strong odor increase cap-
ture.
WARNING: inimum clearance 61cm/24” to walls or ceilings is required.

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Bite Shield™ Sticky Paper Attachment
Included FREE To Further Boost Your Capture Rate of Blood-Seeking Flying Insects!
INSTRUCTIONS
I PORTANT! Before removing the masking paper, familiarize yourself with the clips and sticky paper. Do a test
fit of the clips through the slots of the sticky paper so you are familiar with the feel, flexibility and amount of force
that will be required to push the clips through the slots in the sticky paper.
1. Place the sticky paper on a clean, flat surface and carefully remove the yellow protective film from the sticky
paper.
* There is a ½ inch strip along the top that has a non-sticky surface for you to hold on to; exercise care to avoid
making contact with the sticky surface to yourself, your clothes or foreign objects to the exposed sticky sur-
face.
2. Holding the sticky paper in the corners, with the sticky side outwards, align the first slot of the sticky paper
with the first hook at the bottom edge of the top, push through. Repeat with the other four slots.
The Sticky Paper will now capture blood seeking flying insects drawn to your trap without impeding the natural
capture technique that deposits flying insects into the Trap’s capture cup – it will only capture those that fly
around the trap! Replace as necessary.
You can re-order additional sticky paper
online at www.koolatron.com or by phone at 1-800-265-8456
ITE CODE: KSP-3 OSQUITO TRAP STICKY PAPER 3-PACK
includes 3 pieces of sticky paper
• Made of durable outdoor cotton-based, weather-resistant material
• Machine washable in cold water, looks great!
• Designed with sewn-in velcro strips for quick and easy wrap-around installation
• Fits any standard 9.07kg/20lbs. propane tank
• One year warranty
For prices and availability please call: 1-800-265-8456
PROPANE TANK COVER
ACCESSORIES
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PARTS LIST
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OCTENOL OSQUITO ATTRACTANT
1. Cut foil pack open using scissors. See Illustration A.
2. Remove Octenol cartridge from foil pack.
3. Connect “S” hook to Octenol cartridge. See Illustration B.
4. Connect other side of “S” hook to trap. See Illustration C.
Put larger end of “S” Hook through hole of the Octenol Cartridge
5. Wash hands thoroughly.
6. For best performance, replace lure every 30-60 days.
Please see package for cautions and instructions.
To order more Octenol cartridges please visit a retailer near you or visit us at: www.koolatron.com
A
B
C
Look carefully between all packaging internal dividers for parts.
PARTS
(A) Main Unit
(B) Mosquito Catch
(C) Bite Shield™ Sticky Paper
(D) Bite Shield™ Mosquito Lure
(E) Support Pole
(F) Base
(G) Propane Tank (not included)
(H) Regulator with Hose
( ) Locking Pin
AB
C
D
H
G
F
E
I
C

ASSE BLY
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STARTING
Step 1
Open the gas valve on the tank to the full open
position by turning it counterclockwise until the
knob stops rotating.
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ASSE BLY (cont...)
Step 1: Support Pole connection to the Base.
Remove the locking pin ( ) from the base. Place the base on a flat
surface. nsert the Support Pole with the slotted side down as
shown. Press in firmly.
Ensure the pole has been inserted all the way down and
turn base sideways. nsert the locking pin through the
hole at the bottom until it comes out on the other side
as shown. Then, insert the safety pin through the pin’s
hole as shown.
Step 2: Support Pole connection to the ain Unit
Press the pins on the sides of the top of the Support Pole
assembly and insert the Main Body until both pins “click” into
the holes of the main body’s “neck”.
Press down firmly.
Step 3: Catch Tray
Make sure the catch is properly installed at the
back of the unit. You can do this by sliding out the
catch then back again until it hits the wall of the
unit.
Step 4: Placement of the Propane Tank.
Do not use a Propane Tank larger than 9.07kg/20lbs
Place a full tank of propane on the base as shown. Screw the free
end of the regulator hose onto the propane tank valve.
WARNING
Follow the safety information listed on the tank.
Start Switch
Valve Safety
Button
Step 2
Press and keep pressed the valve button (left) and then
press/click the igniter red button (right) several times during 15
seconds until the flame is on the inside of the unit. Wait 15
seconds and release the valve button. After 2 minutes you
should see the red LED on and hear the fan blowing air
through the catch.
Step 3
Monitor the unit for 5 minutes making sure that the red LED is
still on and you can hear the fan working and/or you can feel
air coming through the catch’s mesh.
WARNING
f the unit does not light within approximately 10 seconds, release the gas button and always wait 60
seconds between lighting attempts to allow un-burnt gas to dissipate. Repeat steps 2 through 3 if the
burner goes out. There is a safety device that must warm up enough to allow gas to the burner after
the safety button is released. (No longer pushed in).
Note - When installing a new or refilled propane tank, it may take up to 30 seconds for the gas to reach
the burner.

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PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not insert foreign objects into this product.
2. The Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
3. DO NOT clean the unit by spraying water or by immersing in water.
4. All repairs to the unit must be performed only by qualified service personnel.
5. Read and follow all instructions affixed to the propane tank.
6. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the Bite Shield™
Cordless Guardian.
7. Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung from the unit or placed on or near it.
8. Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian,
K-14 must be replaced prior to operating.
9. t is imperative that the compartment, burner and circulating air passage ways of the Bite Shield™ Cordless
Guardian be kept clean at all times.
10. A maximum of a 9.07kg/20lbs propane tank must be used with the Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian.
11. The propane tank must be provided with a shutoff valve terminating in a propane supply tank valve outlet
specified for Connection No. 791 in the Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and nlet
Connections, ANS /CGA-V-1-latest edition (Any standard 20lb/9.07kg Propane tank manufactured in the
USA after 1999).
12. The propae tank supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and the tank must include a collar
to protect the tank valve.
13. The propane tank used shall be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for propane
tanks of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
14. The Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian must be used outdoors and only in a well ventilated space and shall
not be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
15. The Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian should be stored indoors when not in use and kept away from
children.
16. The propane tank must be disconnected and removed from the unit, if the appliance is stored indoors.
17. Propane tanks must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of the reach of children. Disconnected
cylinders must have a plastic cap installed
and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.
18. The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian must
be used for connection to the propane tank. Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies
must be purchased from Koolatron, nc.
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STARTING (cont...)
Step 5
Leave the unit on. t will operate for 4 to 6 weeks continuously capturing mosquitoes on a single tank of
propane depending on environmental conditions. For maximum effectiveness, it is recommended that
you replace the Octenol Strip every time you replace your propane tank.
Blue Light under top cover
SHUTTING OFF
Step 1
Close the gas valve on the propane tank by turning it clockwise.
Step 2
Keep an eye on the red LED and wait until it goes completely off.
Red LED
Step 4
f you don’t see the red light on, turn off the gas tank valve,
wait 60 seconds and re-start following steps 1 to 5. f you
still don’t see the red light, contact an authorized service
personnel. Do not attempt to disassemble and/or repair the
unit yourself.
AINTENANCE
1. Check the catch on a regular basis. Start by checking the trap twice a week and adjust according to the
catch. Use only clean water to rinse the catch, do not use any chemical or soap as the fragrance may
repel mosquitoes from the trap. n many cases, the large amount of airflow through the catch, grinds
captured mosquitoes against the metal mesh, breaking them into small pieces, which are then blown
through the screen.
2. Refill the propane tank, as necessary when using continuously. Turn off the gas valve and disconnect
the regulator hose from the tank. Replace the tank and reconnect the hose.
3. Keep the area around the Bite Shield™ Cordless Guardian clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and any other flammable vapors and liquids.
4. Keep the propane tank enclosure area free and clear from debris.
5. Clean the unit outside surface with a mild detergent and a damp cloth. Do not spray with or immerse
any part in water.
6. Replacement parts (Regulator with hose, Catch) are available from Koolatron, nc.
7. Store the unit in a cool dry place when not in use and AWAY FRO ANY CHE ICALS.

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Before calling Customer Service, please refer to this chart of possible solutions to the problem.
PROBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REFER TO
PAGE
SOLUTION
Smell of gas coming from unit
before starting.
DO NOT START THE UN T
WHEN THERE S GAS
SMELL AROUND THE
UN T!!!
• Regulator hose not connected
properly to Tank
• The Regulator's connector is defec-
tive
7 & 8
8 & 12
• Shut off Tanks' valve completely. Remove hose
and re-connect making sure the threaded con-
nector goes in easy and
can be tightened well. f the threading doesn't
go in easy, either: The Tank thread is damaged
- Replace tank
• Call Customer Service
Red light doesn't turn on
when pressing and
releasing the power but-
ton
• Other • Call Customer service
TROUBLESHOOTING
7 & 8
Red light stays on, blue
flame is on but flame goes
off after releasing the Valve
(silver) safety button
• The valve (silver) safety button is
released before the safety mecha-
nism warms up enough to keep the
gas flow open
• Other
• Wait 60 seconds and repeat start up
procedures and make sure you wait at
least 30 seconds before releasing the Valve (sil-
ver) safety button
• Call Customer service
12
Red light stays on, blue
flame stays on, but blue
light does not go on after 5
minutes
• Other • Turn off the unit and Call Customer Service
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Low mosquito catch. • Mosquito population is low due to
draught conditions or too cold or
hot weather
• Mosquitoes dry off and break into
tiny pieces going through catch and
blown away from unit
• Keep unit running through all of the season and
keep monitoring catch.
• One teaspoon of mosquitoes is about 800 female
mosquitoes caught and which will not hatch eggs
for the season. This lowers your mosquito overall
mosquito population and is normal operation.
Keep unit running.