MistAway Drum-Based Misting Unit Gen 1.3 User manual

MistAway® Drum-Based Misting Unit – Gen 1.3
Operations Manual
Copyright © 2013 by MistAway® Systems, Inc.

Section 1 Important Safety Instructions
Section 2 Warranty
Section 3 Setting Up the Unit
Section 4 Using the Remote
Section 5 Managing the Insecticide
Section 6 Maintenance and Winterization
Section 7 Troubleshooting and Error Codes
Section 8 Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix A Unit Component Description
Appendix B Controller Menus
Appendix C Operating Displays
Appendix D Manual Operations
Contents
MistAway® Drum-Based Misting Unit – Gen 1.3
Operations Manual
• MistAway’s Drum-Based Misting Unit, Gen 1.3, is designed to
atomize a dilute botanical insecticide (typically contained in a 55
gallon drum) through an installed nozzle circuit to control
mosquitoes and other annoying insects.
• The capacity of the unit is dependent on the configuration of the
nozzle circuit. A practical field maximum for one zone is about
75 nozzles (some in parallel) connected by 900 feet of tubing.
• The unit may be programmed to mist up to 24 times daily, with
each mist cycle having its own independent duration. A typical
program will consist of 2 to 3 mist cycles per day, each with a 45
– 60 second duration, for a daily total of 90 – 180 seconds.
• The unit will also mist in response to a signal from a handheld
remote transmitter for a duration programmed by the user.
Base Functionality
Optional Equipment and Functionality
MistAway® Drum-Based Misting Unit – Gen 1.3
Operations Manual
•Agitating Valve: Each mist (including remote mists) will be
preceded by an agitation cycle that will ensure thorough mixing
of the drum contents prior to misting. In addition, there is a
capability to program a once-daily agitation that is independent
of any programmed or remote mist. The agitating valve also
eliminates the possibility of a siphon emptying the drum
contents.
•Leak Detection: In the event of a leak in the misting nozzle
circuit, this option will shut-off the unit until the leak can be
repaired.
•Electronic Anti-Siphon Valve: For units without agitation,
addition of this valve eliminates the possibility of a siphon.
•Wind Sensor: Sensor input will inhibit a programmed mist if the
wind speed is higher than a user-defined limit for a 5 minute
period following the scheduled mist.
•Zone Kit: Kit will enable the unit to either independently
manage areas with two different application schedules or
effectively double the protected area that the unit would
otherwise support.
•iMistAway Module: Allows the unit to be remotely monitored
and controlled via an Internet connection.

To Protect Against Accidental Exposure to Insecticide
Using the Unit
• Do not allow the unit to mist in the presence of people, pets or
food.
• Unit must be configured, installed and operated so that any
insecticide application complies with all label directions,
including application rate and prohibitions against offsite drift.
• The unit reservoir and controller should be locked.
• Unit and remote transmitter should be secured against access
by children.
• DIP Switches on remote transmitter should be repositioned
(from factory setting) to ensure that another transmitter will not
activate unit.
• If a leak or siphon in nozzle circuit is suspected, discontinue use
of unit until it is repaired.
• Unit must never be used for cooling.
Permitted Insecticides and Handling
• Use only insecticides that are labeled for use in automated
misting systems, and use only as described in the label.
• Insecticides that state “Not for use in outdoor residential misting
systems” may not be used under any circumstances.
• Once insecticide has been introduced, ensure 6” air gap
between hose and drum bung is maintained when filling.
• Insecticide label and dilution statement should be securely
attached to the unit reservoir in a weatherproof pouch.
• Strictly follow label instructions regarding storage and disposal
of insecticide and container.
Nozzle Circuit Installation:
• The nozzle circuit should be configured and installed so that
insecticide does not drift off the property.
• Nozzles should be directed to spray towards the target area and
away from swimming pools, water bodies, or eating and cooking
areas.
Section 1
Important Safety Instructions
To Protect Against Fire or Electric Shock
• Ensure unit is positioned where it is free from flooding or
exposure to irrigation system spray.
• Unit must be plugged into electrical outlet with ground fault
interrupt protection. (GFI/GFCI)
• Extension cord must not be used.
• Disconnect unit from power source if replacing components.
• Replace fuses only with those of equivalent value.
Section 1
Important Safety Instructions
Using the Unit (continued)
• The unit is not to be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction.
• Children are not to use the appliance or play around it, even
when supervised.
• The unit is not to be installed at altitudes higher than 2000
meters.

The foregoing is MSI’s only obligation and Purchaser’s exclusive remedy for breach
of warranty. Purchaser’s failure to submit a claim as provided above shall
specifically waive all claims for damages or other relief, including but not limited to
claims based on latent defects. In no event shall Purchaser be entitled to special,
direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary or consequential damages, expenses, injury,
lost profits, lost savings, business interruption, loss of business information, or any
other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use the equipment. In
any case, MSI’s entire liability shall be limited to the amount Purchaser actually
paid for the item.
Except as modified in writing signed by both parties, this warranty is and shall
remain the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties with respect to
warranties, superseding all prior agreements, oral or written, and all other
communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this
agreement.
Section 2
WARRANTY
MistAway Systems Inc. (MSI) warrants this Product, the MistAway Drum-Based
Misting Unit, Gen 1.3, to be free from defects in material and workmanship as
follows:
For a period of one (1) year from the date of original installation (whether or not
actual use begins on that date), MSI will repair or replace defective parts, with new
or refurbished parts, at its option, at no charge. This warranty does not include labor
or other costs incurred for diagnosing, removing, installing, shipping, servicing or
handling of either defective parts or replacement parts.
This warranty applies solely to equipment supplied by MSI and is in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed or implied. No person, agent, dealer, or distributor is
authorized or empowered to give any other warranty or to assume any other liability
on behalf of MSI
Warranty Conditions:
• This warranty is extended only to the original Purchaser and is not transferable.
• A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required
before warranty service is rendered.
• Installation, use, care and maintenance must be normal and in accordance with
instructions contained in the operating manual and MSI’s service information.
Failure to do so shall void this warranty.
• All claims for failure to conform to specifications or defects in material or
workmanship under this warranty must be made promptly after discovery and,
in any event, must be received by MSI not more than one year after the original
purchase date.
• MSI reserves the right to inspect the equipment prior to any decision involving a
warranty claim.
• MSI reserves the right to make warranted repairs at either the installed site or at
MSI’s location in Houston, TX. If MSI opts for repair at its own location, the
Purchaser is responsible for shipping the item to MSI’s Houston location at its
expense.
Manufacturer’s obligation under the warranty shall not apply to:
• Any equipment, which has been damaged by negligence, misuse, abuse,
neglect and/or improper adjustment, accident, vandalism, acts of God, acts of
war, whether declared or undeclared, improper application, or any other
contingency beyond the control of MSI
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage in transit
• Failures caused by products not supplied by MSI
• Failures, which result from faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper
operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply or damage from lightning
• Any equipment that has been repaired or altered without authorization from MSI
or in a manner inconsistent with such authorization
• Any unit that has not been maintained in accordance with the operator’s
manual
• Normal wear on any item or piece of equipment
• Lost items
Section 2
WARRANTY

Section 3
Setting Up the Unit
• On firm level surface
• Free from flooding or sprinklers
• Near GFCI outlet
1. Position Drum
• Lid Assembly in plastic enclosure
• Drum and pre-drilled lid
• Remote transmitter (remote receiver
and antenna inside enclosure)
• Soft drum lid cover
• Pump suction pipe and filter
• Auto-Drain valve assembly
•Agitator j-tube and eductor (if “with
Agitator”)
• 4 each - bolts, flat washers, lock
washers, nuts
2. Remove Lid
Assembly and
verify components
3. Assemble Unit • Align chassis with four holes (large
bung in front of controller)
• Insert ½” pump suction line into pump
• Insert ¼” black tubing of Auto Drain
valve assembly into pump discharge
•If “with Agitator” unit, insert j-tube into
3/8” agitator valve fitting
• Secure chassis to lid using 7/16”
wrenches: sequence - bolt, chassis,
lid, flat washer, lock washer, nut
• Position lid assembly on drum
• Note: all holes oversized to ease
assembly
• GFCI Outlet
• 115 volts minimum. Confirm voltage
with multi-meter.
• 15 amp circuit required. Unit draws 9
amps when misting. Ensure total load
of unit plus all other devices on circuit
does not exceed breaker rating.
5. Connect Electric
Power
4. Connect Nozzle
Circuit
• To bulkhead fitting
• Install optional zone kit according to
instructions provided.
*Note: Instructions noted in italics are required for units supplied with
Agitating valves.
• Pressing Green ►button will cycle through each of four System
Modes. The ▲at the top of the display points to the active
System Mode.
1.OFF – If equipped with agitation, unit will perform a daily
agitation cycle. Otherwise it will sit idle.
2.REM – Unit will allow Remote and MANUAL MISTs, but no
AUTO MISTs. (For pre-2012 systems: displayed as ON)
3.AUTO-EVERYDAY – Misting program runs daily. This is the
most commonly used System Mode.
4.AUTO-CUSTOM – Misting program runs only on days set in
CUSTOM PGM menu.
• Pressing Red MENU/STOP button displays triangular cursor by
DAY/TIME position on left side of display. Use ▲or ▼buttons to
cycle through menu structure. Use Green ►button to select menu
item and view or change data element within that item.
• Within a menu item, the convention is that the flashing data
element can be changed with the ▲or ▼buttons. Move to the
next data element with the Green ►button.
• Exit the menu item by pressing the MENU button. The unit will
revert to previous System Mode in 3 minutes if the MENU button is
not pressed.
• Clear any error code by pressing the Red MENU/Stop button for 5
seconds. The System Mode will return to its previous state
(usually AUTO Everyday).
• To reset the controller to factory settings, unplug the unit, and hold
down MENU and the ▲buttons while plugging the unit back in.
Mist Cycles, remote duration and number of nozzles must be
reentered.
Section 3
Setting Up the Unit
Using the Controller

Section 3
Setting Up the Unit
• SET-UP Menu, WND
• Set max wind speed
• Verify ALT value is 0
j. Set Max Wind
Speed (wind
sensor required)
• CYCLES Menu.
• 2 – 3 scheduled mists of 30 – 60
seconds in duration is common.
• See Section 5, Managing
Insecticide for field standard
frequency, duration and mist times.
• Blinking C# identifies each
automatic mist cycle with current
mist duration and mist time. Limit
is 24 cycles per day.
• Set mist duration and time (note
AM/PM) for each desired
scheduled mist.
a. Set AUTO
MIST Cycles
7. Set Misting Schedule
• If you don’t want to schedule mists
for every day.
• CUSTOM PGM Menu.
• Set selected days to ON or OFF.
• System Mode must be set to
AUTO Custom.
b. Set AUTO MIST
Days
8. Partially fill drum
and Set Level
• SET-UP Menu, SEN
• If sensor installed, ON. Otherwise,
set to OFF.
i. Establish
optional Wind
Sensor
• Fill drum 1/2 full through large bung
with water only
• MAINTENANCE Menu, LEVEL
• Press green ►button and use
arrows to set level to full (8 bars)
Section 3
Setting Up the Unit
• Set Day and Time. (note AM and
PM)
• Exit by pressing Menu button.
a. Set Day and
Time
•SET-UP Menu, AGT
•Set duration of agitation prior to
programmed mists
•Set time of once daily off-cycle
agitation
f. Set Independent
Agitation Time
and duration (if
“with Agitator”
Unit)
6. Program System Setup (systems without zone kit)*
• SET-UP Menu, REM
• Set duration in seconds.
b. Set REMOTE
MIST Duration
• SET-UP Menu, MAN
• Set duration in seconds.
d. Set MANUAL
MIST Duration
• SET-UP Menu, TNK
• Set Tank size in gallons (5 – 995)
h. Set tank size
• Set dip switches in remote
transmitter. (See Section 4, Using
the Remote)
• SET-UP Menu, LRN
• Depress Green ►button 5 secs,
until LRN On and countdown
starts.
• Depress Remote Transmitter
button until DONE is displayed.
c. Orient Remote
Transmitter
• SET-UP Menu, NOZe. Set # of nozzles
g. Set Remote
Agitation
duration
•SET-UP Menu, RAG
•Set duration of agitation prior to
remote mists
* For systems with zone kit installed, refer to system setup
instructions included with zone kit hardware.

Leak Detection is a factory-installed option that enables the unit to
detect a leak in the nozzle circuit.
• Determine whether leak detection is installed on the unit by
navigating to the DATA Menu and cycling through the variables
by pressing the green ►button . If you see values labeled FL,
TL, AFR and TOL, then the option is installed.
• Adjust the tolerance for leak detection to be either more or less
forgiving in recognizing a problem.
• The default tolerance is 75% That is, Gen 1.3 will not detect
and annunciate a leak until the Actual Volume is more than
175% of the Calculated Volume.
• Setting the TOL value in the DATA Menu to a higher number
makes the unit more tolerant of a leak. Setting the TOL value
lower makes the unit more sensitive. 100% is the allowed
maximum.
• To change the value, go to the DATA Menu, TOL. Press
Green ►button for 5 seconds, then use the arrow keys to
adjust the value.
• Disable leak detection by 1) unplugging the unit from the
electrical socket, 2) unplugging the 6 pin connector on the back of
the controller, and 3) plugging the unit back into the electrical
socket.
• NOTE: Leak Detection may not function properly on systems with
less than 20 nozzles and/or mist durations less than 30 seconds.
Optional Leak Detection
Section 3
Setting Up the Unit
• Clear area
• Pres MIST button on transmitter
• Unit will MIST.
•If Remote Agitation (RAG) is set to a
value greater than 0, system with
Agitate (AGT) prior to MIST.
12. Test by Activating
Remote Mist
• Close lid
• Fit elastic at waterproof cover
bottom under lip along edge of drum.
13. Cover Unit
Section 3
Setting Up the Unit
• Add insecticide through large bung
with a funnel.
• Top off drum with water. Maintain
air gap of 6” between hose and fluid
level.
• Do not overfill. Stop filling when
level is 4” from the top.
• MAINTENANCE Menu, LEVEL
• Press green ►button and use
arrows to set level to full (8 bars)
10. Add insecticide, top
off drum, Reset
LEVEL to full
• MAINTENANCE Menu, scroll to INS
• Depress Green ►button 5 seconds
• Unit will mist for 5 minutes or until
stopped.
• Confirm no leaks in nozzle circuit.
• Confirm pump pressure is 240 psi.
If not, insert flat head screwdriver
into port on back left and adjust
pump bypass until pressure is 240
psi. Reinsert plastic plug into port.
• If zone valve installed, repeat using
INS2. (Set pressure so that it does
not exceed 240 psi in either zone.)
9. Run Inspection Cycle
• With the display showing day, time
and level, press Green ►button to
position the ▲at top of display
pointing to the active System Mode:
• OFF - daily agitation cycle only
• REM or ON – remote and manual,
but no programmed mist
• AUTO Everyday – program runs
daily. This is the usual mode.
• AUTO Custom – program runs on
days configured in CUSTOM PGM
11. Set System Mode

Orienting the Remote Transmitter
• The unit must be programmed to recognize a specific remote
transmitter.
• Prior to this step, the DIP Switches on the transmitter should be
repositioned (from factory setting) to ensure that another
transmitter will not activate unit.
• In the LRN Menu, under SET-UP, hold down Green ►button
for 5 seconds and wait for countdown to begin. Press and hold
any button on the remote transmitter. When DONE flashes in
the display, the transmitter is programmed.
Switches are located on back side of transmitter, on side
opposite the antenna, under a small plastic cover. Use the
end of a pen to change the position of one or more of the
switches.
Section 4
Using the Remote
Section 4
Using the Remote
MIST Button
• Activates a REMOTE MIST for the duration defined in the SET-
UP menu.
• An agitation cycle will precede the REMOTE MIST if the Remote
Agitation Duration (SET-UP RAG) is set to a value greater
than 0 seconds.
• NOTE: on pre-2012 systems, agitation duration before a remote
mist is fixed at 15 seconds.
• If a Zone Kit is installed, refer to instructions included with the
zone kit to configure how the remote transmitter works.
STOP MIST Button
• The STOP MIST button stops the current operation of the unit. It
will not change the System Mode from ON or AUTO to OFF.
SKIP NEXT MIST Button
• The SKIP NEXT MIST button enables the next programmed
AUTO MIST to be skipped. The controller will display “SKIP.”
• While the unit is flashing SKIP, it will still respond to a Remote or
MANUAL MIST.
• When an AUTO MIST has been skipped, the unit will return to
the normal display, with a flashing “sunshine” icon in the lower
right corner of the display.
• You may only skip one mist at a time. That is, pushing the SKIP
NEXT MIST button multiple times will not cause multiple AUTO
MIST cycles to be skipped.
• Clear skip by holding down the ▲button on the controller for 3
seconds.

Section 5
Managing the Insecticide
•Use only insecticides that are labeled for use in
automated misting systems and use only as described on
the label. Insecticides that state “Not for use in outdoor
residential misting systems” may not be used under any
circumstances.
• There are only a few insecticide formulations that contain label
language specific for use in automated misting systems.
• The active ingredients found in these formulations are either
natural pyrethrins or permethrin, which is a closely related
synthetic. They also contain a synergist, piperonyl butoxide,
which makes them more effective than they would otherwise
be.
• These formulations have been designed for misting and are
suitable in MistAway’s systems because 1) they are water-
based and contain only trace amounts of hydrocarbons, 2)
they have been engineered to disperse evenly throughout the
batch tank or drum when diluted with water, and 3) they have
been formulated to avoid or minimize plant burn.
• There are also a small number of insecticide formulations that
are applied in misting systems that are exempt from
registration with the U.S. EPA.
• Generally, the ingredients found in these formulations are
essential oils from plants. In order to dilute and disperse them
in a volume of water, an emulsifying agent must be added.
• Be aware that these concentrates are very chemically
aggressive, particularly to plastics. Their use in misting
systems significantly increase maintenance requirements and
maintenance frequency.
Visit www.mistaway.com for a list of approved insecticides and
mixing guidance.
Conventional Insecticide Formulations
Exempt or “Green” Insecticide Formulations
Section 5
Managing the Insecticide
• It is important to note that there are differences of opinion among
misting professionals as to what schedule and duration is
optimal in any given circumstance. These reflect differences in
factors such as relative mosquito pressure, species and activity,
conducive conditions, etc.
• While these differences do exist, a common schedule is
comprised of two scheduled mists per day:
• A mist of 45 seconds in the hours around dawn (after the
sprinkler system has finished).
• Another mist of 45 seconds sometime in the hours between
9PM and 1:00 AM.
• Use of a remote mist, with a duration of 45 seconds, just
prior to spending time in the area in the early evening.
• In this common schedule, the automated mists are timed to
occur when there is unlikely to be activity on the property. Their
timing also avoids afternoon winds and the daylight activity of
beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.
Mist Schedule and Duration
• Use only insecticides that are labeled for use in automated
misting systems and strictly follow label instructions in adding
insecticide to the drum:
•Example: A 5% pyrethrin formulation, contains label language
for use in Residential Backyards to “Mix 64 fl. Oz of concentrate
in 55 gallons of water to yield a solution of 0.046% Pyrethrins
and 0.23% Piperonyl Butoxide.”
• The insecticide label will contain both recommended and
maximum concentrations. It is against regulations to mix the
insecticide to a concentration that exceeds the stated limit.
• Concentrations less than recommended on the label are
permissible, although there is a threshold below which the
material will not be effective.
Adding Insecticide to Gen 1.3

• There are a number of factors that influence consumption of
the insecticide and timing for replenishment:
• Number of nozzles installed
• Minutes of scheduled misting per day
• Number and duration of remote mists
• Volume of the drum
• The replenishment frequency for a common misting program
can be read from the table below. Locate the row that most
closely corresponds to the number of nozzles that are
installed and locate the column that most closely reflects the
average daily mist duration (including remote activated mists.)
The value in the table where the selected row and column
intersects reflects the number of days the insecticide will last.
• By example, a 40 nozzle system misting an average of 2
minutes per day would consume the drum in 55 days.
• To change assumptions about any of these variables, please
visit http://www.mistaway.com/product-support-center.html to
utilize the online Replenishment Frequency Calculator.
Days Until Empty Table
55 Gallon Drum
Nozzle Flow Rate: 45 ml/min
20 151 109 73
30 101 73 49
40 76 55 36
50 61 44 29
60 50 36 24
70 43 31 21
Nozzles
2 min
per day
3 min
per day
Replenishment Frequency
Section 5
Managing the Insecticide
90sec
per day
• The Gen 1.3 controller stores a “virtual volume” representing the
amount of dilute insecticide remaining in the drum. Each time
the unit mists, this “virtual volume” is reduced by a calculated
estimate of the volume of dilute insecticide that was misted
through the nozzle circuit. When the “virtual volume” equals 0,
EMP (Empty) is displayed on the controller, and it is time to
replenish the insecticide.
•Follow these steps to replenish the dilute insecticide in the
drum:
1. Remove the waterproof fabric cover from the drum top
and remove the 2” cap on drum bung.
2. Fill the drum half full with water, add insecticide
concentrate, and then top off the drum.
• Maintain an air gap of 6” between the tip of hose and
the fluid level in the drum at all times.
• Use a funnel to add insecticide concentrate – strictly
following label instructions. See Dosing and
Replenishment Frequency Calculator at
http://www.mistaway.com/product-support-center.html
for further information.
• Stop filling when the fluid level is 4” from the top.
Replace cap on drum bung.
3. Reset level indicator in the controller.
• EMP(Empty) continues to appear in the display.
Navigate to MAINTENANCE Menu, scroll to LEVEL.
Depress Green ►button 5 seconds to enter routine.
• Use ▲or ▼buttons to set level to full (8 bars)
• Ensure the ▲icon at top of display, indicating System
Mode, is pointing to the desired mode, usually, AUTO
Everyday.
4. Replace fabric cover on drum top.
5. Dispose of the empty bottle: Strictly follow label
instructions regarding disposal of the empty bottle. Most will
require triple rinsing and puncturing the bottle.
Replenishing Insecticide Concentrate in Gen 1.3
Section 5
Managing the Insecticide

Unit will not respond to remote
Unit not automatically misting
Section 7
Troubleshooting and Error Codes
Potential Causes
• System Mode is set to OFF or ON and should be set to AUTO-
EVERYDAY or AUTO-CUSTOM. See Section 3, Setting Up the
Unit.
• No AUTO MIST cycles defined. See Section 3, Setting Up the
Unit.
• Unit expecting input from wind sensor, but no wind sensor is
installed. Set SEN to OFF. See Section 3 Setting Up the Unit.
• GFCI is tripped or there is no power to the unit.
Potential Causes
• System Mode is set to OFF. Reset System Mode to an AUTO
mode or ON. See Section 3, Setting Up the Unit.
• Remote mist duration is set to OFF. See Section 3, Setting Up
the Unit
• Unit does not recognize remote transmitter. See Orient the
Remote Transmitter in Section 3, Setting Up the Unit
• Dead batteries in remote transmitter. Replace batteries and retry.
• Other signals are interfering with reception. Change DIP switches
in remote transmitter (see Section 4, Using the Remote.)
• Remote transmitter or receiver has failed. Replace.
Cause
• Nozzle count (NOZ) in SET-UP Menu is set to 0. See Section 3,
Setting Up the Unit.
Unit displays NOZ00 and will not mist
• Remove any debris that has collected on drum lid to prevent it
from falling into the drum and fouling the intake filter or nozzle
circuit.
• Clean filter on pump intake line. Remove filter from intake line.
Use wire brush and hose to remove debris.
1. Flush pump (and agitation valve if equipped) and nozzle
circuit with clean water:
a. Fill 5 gallon bucket with fresh water and position next to unit.
b. Lift drum lid (with mounted assembly) from drum and
rotate/reposition so that pump intake line is submerged
inside 5 gallon bucket.
c. Activate an extended manual mist. The agitation cycle will
flush the agitation valve (if there is one) and the mist cycle
will flush the pump and nozzle circuit. If zone kit installed,
run mists on both zones to flush both nozzle circuits.
d. *Remove intake line (and agitation j-tube if equipped) from
bucket, disconnect nozzle circuit line, and activate a dry
(i.e., suction line not in any fluid) manual mist to clear water
from valve and pump.
e. *While unit is running dry, lift left side of unit to clear water
from agitation valve and leak detection assembly (if
installed).
f. Reposition drum lid and assembly back on drum.
2. *Unplug unit and wrap power cord around assembly.
3. Replace waterproof cover.
4. *Purge fluid remaining in nozzle circuit with compressed
air.
a. Remove the tip from the last nozzle on the end of each
run.
b. Use portable air compressor with adapter (MistAway
Part # 20052) to purge fluid from nozzle circuit.
Section 6
Maintenance and Winterization
With Each Refill
Each Year/Winterization*

Potential Causes
• Leak in nozzle circuit.
• System Setup does not reflect installed system – 1) more nozzles
installed than entered, 2) actual nozzle flow rate is much greater
than estimated nozzle flow rate in the controller 3) the tolerance in
the error calculation is too small.
Diagnostic Steps
• Confirm system setup: nozzle count (NOZ in SETUP Menu)
equals nozzles installed, nozzle flow rate (NFR in DATA Menu) is
reasonable (35 – 50 ml/min) and tolerance (TOL in DATA Menu) is
75% or greater.
• Look for leaks in the nozzle circuit.
• Note about Slow/Small Leaks: During the hours between mists,
fluid can leak out of a fitting, that is potentially buried underground,
and drain the nozzle circuit. The next time the unit mists, the
nozzle circuit must be refilled completely and this may be a large
enough additional volume to cause ERR3. Small leaks are
notoriously difficult to troubleshoot because it takes an extended
period for the nozzle circuit to drain and cause ERR3 to be
displayed. That is, the error condition does not occur while the
user is on site troubleshooting the issue.
Leak Detection ERR3** – MIST volume greater than expected
Section 7
Troubleshooting and Error Codes
** Applies only to units equipped with optional leak detection
capability.
Potential Causes
• Failed pump or motor or controller.
• Clogged pump intake filter
• Clogged or failed flowmeter.
• NOTE: If number of nozzles is less than 20 and/or mist duration is
less than 30 seconds, system flow rate may be too low for leak
detection device to register positive flow, causing an ERR2
condition.
Diagnostic Steps
• Run manual mist and observe the pressure gauge and mist
volume:
• If no mist, but you can hear motor noise then pump has
probably failed or intake filter is completely clogged. If no
motor noise, either motor or controller has failed.
• If unit is misting, flowmeter has clogged or failed. Remove and
clean flowmeter and retry.
Leak Detection ERR2**– Flowmeter value is zero after MIST
Section 7
Troubleshooting and Error Codes
** Applies only to units equipped with optional leak detection
capability.

The manual mentions a zone kit. What is a zone kit, and how
do I know if I have one?
• A zone kit is primarily composed of a solenoid valve attached to
the unit that enables the system to sequentially mist through two
different nozzle circuits, either to double the capacity of the unit
or to manage two different application schedules.
• Units with zone kits may be visually identified by the presence of
a 3-port valve mounted outside the plastic housing. “Zone 1” is
connected to the fitting on the top of the solenoid valve, and
“Zone 2” to the lower fitting.
• For units with zone kits, the controller is also slightly different in
the SET-UP menu. Refer to the instructions supplied with the
zone kit hardware for more information on configuring the zone
kit parameters on the SET-UP menu.
What is the symbol that looks like a “sunshine” flashing in the
lower right corner of the display?
• The small “sunshine” indicates that the previous mist was
skipped for one of three reasons:
1. The user triggered a SKIP NEXT MIST with the remote,
and the most recent AUTO MIST was skipped. The next
AUTO MIST will be executed as programmed.
2. The Maximum Daily Mist time has been reached.
3. The (optional) wind sensor blocked the previous AUTO
MIST
Section 8
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the power to the unit is turned off and back
on?
• When electrical power is restored to the unit, the digital controller
will return into the same mode the unit was operating in prior to
the power being turned off.
• For example, if the unit was in AUTO-EVERYDAY mode prior to
the power being powered off, it will return to AUTO-EVERYDAY
mode when the power is restored.
• The controller features a “Super Capacitor” that stores enough
electrical power to run the internal clock for up to six weeks in
the event power to the unit is turned off. There is no battery for
the clock.
• All programmed settings are maintained regardless of how long
the unit has gone without power.
Why does this machine have to be plugged into a GFI circuit?
• As an outdoor electrical appliance that is often exposed to the
elements, for protection of both the installer and end-user it is
required that the unit is plugged into an electrical outlet that has
Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI or GFCI) protection.
Section 8
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set unique AUTO MIST times/durations for each day of
the week?
• No. While you may use the CUSTOM-PGM menu to turn
specific days of the week ON or OFF, each day set to ON will
mist according to the AUTO MIST cycles defined under the
CYCLES menu. You cannot customize mist times for each day.
If I press “STOP MIST” on the remote, does that set the system
Mode to OFF?
• No. When STOP MIST is pressed on the remote, or the STOP
button is pressed on the controller, the unit simply halts
whatever current activity it is executing, be it misting, agitating,
etc. The System Mode remains unchanged.

Components – Mounted to Chassis on Drum Lid
Components – Inside Drum
Appendix A
Unit Component Description
•Digital Controller – accepts user input, displays unit operating
mode and status, controls electromechanical components.
•Remote Receiver & Antenna – receives signal from handheld
remote transmitter
•Pump & Motor – atomizes drum contents through nozzle circuit.
Pump pressure typically set to 240 psi.
•Agitating Valve (optional) – One path through the valve routes
fluid to the nozzle circuit. The other path recirculates fluid in the
drum through j-tube mixing assembly.
•Plastic Housing & Cover – protects components from the
elements. The cover may be locked to the housing to secure
access to the controller. The housing contains ports to the
nozzle circuit tubing as well as to an optional Zone Kit. On units
with an agitating valve, a pressure gauge is mounted into the
plastic housing.
•Pump Intake Line and Filter – Pump intake positioned near
bottom of drum. Filter ensures debris is not drawn into pump
and nozzle circuit.
•J-tube Mixing Assembly (on units with optional Agitating
Valve) – To ensure thorough mixing, during agitation, fluid is
pushed through a j-shaped tube assembly at the bottom of the
drum.
•Auto-Drain Valve – ensures rapid increase in nozzle circuit
pressure on pump startup and rapid decrease on shutdown.
•Remote Transmitter – 3-button remote enables the user to start
a mist, stop a mist and skip the next scheduled mist.
•Unit Cover – Weatherproof fabric cover provides protection of
the unit from the elements.
Other Components
The operations of the Gen 1.3 are managed by a digital controller
and a number of electro-mechanical components. Information
about mist schedules, duration, and agitating the insecticide are
entered into the controller by the user.
Schematic
Appendix A
Unit Component Description

MAINTENANCE Menu
Appendix B
Controller Menus
LEVEL Set the tank level in the controller display from 1 to 8 bars.
In operation, the indicated level will decrease as insecticide
is misted. Hold Green ►button for 5 seconds, then ▲and
▼buttons to set.
INS Inspect Nozzle Circuit. Runs pump for 5 minutes. Hold
Green ►button for 5 seconds to trigger. If Zone Kit
installed, separate inspection menus, INS1 and INS2.
Appendix B
Controller Menus
Set the Day of the Week and the Time of Day
and Daylight Savings Time switch.
DAY/TIME Menu
Configure the mist time and duration of each of
24 possible Auto Mist Cycles (Each with unique
duration and time of day.)
CYCLES Menu
Configures the days of the week for Auto
Misting in the AUTO-CUSTOM PGM
mode. (Turn each day OFF or ON.)
CUSTOM PGM Menu
REM Set the duration for mists triggered by the remote
transmitter. (Values from OFF to 120 seconds)
LRN Program unit to recognize a specific remote transmitter.
Hold down Green ►button for 5 seconds and then press
a button on the remote transmitter. When DONE flashes
in the display, the transmitter is programmed.
MAN Set the duration for mists triggered by a Manual Mist
(pressing ▲and ▼buttons simultaneously.)
NOZ Set the Number of nozzles in the circuit attached to the
unit. If Zone Kit installed, there are separate displays for
NZ1 and NZ2.
AGT Set duration in seconds of agitation prior to programmed
mists and set time of once daily off-cycle agitation. On
units without an agitating valve, the duration should be set
to 0.
RAG Set duration in seconds of agitation cycle prior to a remote
mist cycle. (RAG not available on pre-2012 systems.)
TNK Set reservoir size in gallons (5 – 995)
SEN Turn (optional) wind sensor ON or OFF
WND Set max wind speed (above which wind sensor reading
inhibits mist).
ALT This feature is not currently used. ALT should be set to 0.
SET-UP Menu (systems without zone kit)*
* For systems with zone kit installed, refer to system setup
instructions included with zone kit hardware.
DATA Menu
(Items marked ** are for units equipped with leak detection)
TMC Total Mist Cycles since last reset.*
TMM Total Mist Minutes since last reset.*
MMC Manual Mist Cycles since last reset.*
RMC Remote Mist Cycles since last reset.*
TMH Total Mist Hours on unit. May not be reset.
FL** Actual volume pumped out of tank during last mist (mL).
TF** Calculated target volume in milliliters (mL) of last mist.
Target Volume = (Mist Duration in seconds) * (Number of
Nozzles) * (Nozzle Flow Rate NFR) / 60.
SPD Wind speed as read by sensor.
AFR** Actual average flow rate of nozzle in circuit, based on
volume of fluid discharged during last mist cycle.
TOL** Error tolerance for nozzle circuit flow rate. Default is 75%.
Controls sensitivity of leak detection. (Set as per NFR).
NFR Target flow rate of average nozzle in circuit, in milliliters per
minute. Used in tank level indicator, Empty shut-off and
leak detection calculations. Default is 40 mL/min. Set by
pressing Green ►button for 5 seconds, then ▲and ▼
arrows to adjust, then Green ►button to save.
HLD Duration that Agitating Valve or Anti-Siphon Valve remains
open to nozzle circuit after pump shuts off. Used to control
“at-rest” pressure maintained in circuit. (Set as per NFR).
* Reset by pushing Green ►button until value shows zero.
NOTE: PAN, FR, NR and Lmenu items are for factory configuration only.

Appendix D
Manual Operations
•STOP - Pressing Red MENU/STOP button will immediately stop
any current operation of the unit, but will not change the System
Mode from AUTO to OFF. (To change the System Mode to
OFF, use the Green ►Auto/On/OFF button to cycle through
each of four System Modes. The ▲at the top of the display
points to the active System Mode.
•MANUAL MIST - Pressing the ▲and ▼arrows simultaneously
(2 seconds) will activate a mist cycle for the duration
programmed in the SET-UP menu.
•INSPECT - Unit will mist for 5 minutes or until stopped.
Navigate to INS in the MAINTENANCE Menu. Press the Green
►button for 5 seconds.
There are a number of operations that can be performed while
standing at the unit:
AGT Unit is agitating contents of drum.
EMP Empty. Unit has calculated zero remaining volume in tank.
HOLD Anti-siphon or agitation valve is being held open at end of
mist cycle to allow pressure in nozzle circuit to decay and
close nozzles quickly.
INS Unit is in Inspection Mode and will mist for 5 minutes or until
stopped.
MST Unit is misting.
NOZ00 Unit stopped operating because the number of nozzles is set
to 0. Clear by pressing Red STOP button for 5 seconds.
ERR2** No fluid pumped out of tank when tank level calculated as
above Empty. Potential problems: pump intake or nozzle
circuit clog, pump or motor failure. Clear by pressing Red
STOP button for 5 seconds..
ERR3** Probable leak in nozzle circuit. Volume of fluid pumped out
of tank during previous mist was greater than expected.
Clear by pressing Red STOP button for 5 seconds.
SKIP Unit will skip next programmed mist, having received signal
from remote transmitter to SKIP NEXT MIST. Clear by
holding down the ▲arrow button for 3 seconds.
SUS Wind sensor reading higher than user-set max and is
suspending programmed mist.
The previous mist was skipped because SKIP NEXT MIST
was triggered by the remote or the wind sensor blocked an
Auto Mist.
** Visible only on units equipped with optional leak detection
capability. Refer to Section 7 of this manual for more information.
Appendix C
Operating Displays
Controller Displays