sunjoe SJ-BZ18W User manual

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Form No. SJ-SJ-BZ18W-880E-M
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ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER
18-WATT | 1500V | 360º COVERAGE | UV LIGHT
Model SJ-BZ18W

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IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These
Instructions Before Use
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, to
reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. This device is for household use only.
3. Do not insert foreign objects into this
device.
4. Use only extension cords which have plugs
and receptacles which accept the product’s
plug.
5. To prevent electric shock, use only with an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use,
such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
Before use, check that the electrical rating
of the extension cord is at least as great as
the electrical rating of the product.
6. Replace or repair damaged cords.
7. Don't abuse cord – Never carry the device
by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from
the receptacle. Keep the cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
8. Disconnect the device from the power
supply when not in use, before servicing,
when changing the black light, cleaning, or
other similar actions.
9. Use only a UL-, CSA- or ETL-rated
extension cord for outdoor, all-weather use.
10. When using an extension cord, keep the
connection dry and o the ground.
11. Do not touch the device or its plug with wet
hands or while standing in water. Wearing
rubber boots oers some protection.
12. Store the device indoors and out of the
reach of children when not in use.
13. Do not clean this device with cleaning
agents or solvents.
14. Do not spray water, wash or immerse this
device (other than the collection tray) in
water. Do not use with wet hands or in
damp environments.
15. Do not use in inammable or explosive
environments, and the like.
16. Do not touch the electric grid or place any
metallic objects inside during operation.
17. Hang or place the device out of the reach
of children.
18. Never remove any xed part of the device
to make internal adjustments to avoid
electric shock.
19. Clean the electric grid at frequent intervals.
Unplug the device before cleaning the
high voltage electric grid with the provided
cleaning brush. Empty the collection tray
every week.
20. If the device is malfunctioning,
unplug it and contact Snow Joe®+
Sun Joe®customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
21. Do not place the device in an area where
it can fall into water or near ammable
materials.
22. Avoid looking directly into the UV light.
Skin or eye damage may result from gazing
directly at the black light.
23. Dead insects accumulating in base of
the device may catch on re. Clean dead
insects from device frequently as noted in
this manual.
24. The UV black light is replaceable by the
user. See the Replacing the UV Black Light
section of this manual for reference.

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1. Metal hanging ring
2. Cover
3. Housing
4. Electric grid
5. UV black light
6. Cleaning brush
7. Removable
collection tray
Know Your Electric Bug Zapper
Read the owner’s manual and safety rules carefully before using your electric bug zapper. Save this
manual for future reference.
Technical Data
Rated Power ................................................. 18W
Input Voltage .............................. 120V AC | 60 Hz
Electric Grid........................1500V DC ± 100V DC
Coverage....................................................... 360º
Housing Material ........................................... ABS
Power Cord Length ........................ 5.7 ft (1.75 m)
Net Weight .................................... 1.9 lbs (0.9 kg)
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Unpacking
Carton Contents
• Electric bug zapper
• Cover (x2 pcs)
• Cleaning brush
• Manual with registration card
1. Carefully remove the electric bug zapper
and check to see that all of the above items
are supplied.
2. Inspect the product carefully to make
sure no breakage or damage occurred
during shipping. If you nd damaged or
missing parts, DO NOT return the device
to the store. Please call the Snow Joe®
+ Sun Joe®customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton
and packaging material until you are
ready to use the electric bug zapper. The
packaging is made of recyclable materials.
Properly dispose of these materials in
accordance with local regulations or save
the packaging for long-term product
storage.
IMPORTANT! The equipment and packaging
material are not toys. Do not let children play
with plastic bags, foils, or small parts. These
items can be swallowed and pose a suocation
risk!
Set Up + Usage
Assembly (Fig. 1)
1. Take the two halves of the cover and snap
them together.
2. Place the assembled cover over the top of
the bug zapper.
Indoor
• For best results, use the bug zapper with the
lights o or dimmed.
• Hang the device at least 6 ft (1.8 m) from the
ground and 1 ft (0.3 m) from any objects or
the wall.
Outdoor (Fig. 2)
• Hang the bug zapper 6 – 8 ft. (1.8 – 2.4 m) o
the ground.
• Place the bug zapper 25 ft. (7.6 m) away from
the area intended for human activity.
• Position the bug zapper between the source
of insects (woods, lowlands, swamps etc)
and the area to be protected.
• Plug into a compatible extension cord
designed for outdoor use, a violet glow
will be emitted by the device within a few
seconds.
Housing
Fig. 1 Cover
You 25 ft. Insect source
Fig. 2

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Operation
1. Select the proper location and plug the
cord into an appropriate extension cord if
needed.
2. Once plugged into an outlet, the device is
active. The black light should illuminate and
the bug zapper is ready for use.
3. Unplug device when not in use.
mCAUTION! The device is only designed
to withstand moderate rain. If severe weather
is expected, take the device down and store
indoors until the severe weather has passed.
Maintenance
mWARNING! Always unplug the bug
zapper before cleaning to avoid electric shock.
Cleaning the Collection Tray
The collection tray should be emptied frequently.
Use caution when opening the tray as some
dead insects may fall out upon removal.
1. Unplug the bug zapper and rotate the
collection tray counterclockwise to remove
it from the housing (Fig. 3).
Collection
tray
Counterclockwise
Fig. 3
2. Empty tray with the cleaning brush, then
rinse and dry it. Avoid touching insect
remains by hand.
3. Return the collection tray back into the
bottom of the housing. Rotate clockwise to
lock it in place.
mWARNING! The exterior housing of bug
zapper does not require cleaning. Do not attempt
to clean the housing with water, solvents or any
other liquids.
Electric Grid Cleaning
If excess amounts of dead insects begin to
accumulate on the grid, the function of the
device may be compromised. To ensure the
effectiveness of this device, clean the grid
periodically.
mWARNING! When cleaning the electric
grid, only use the included cleaning brush to
avoid any risk of shock or injury. Ignoring this
warning may result in death or serious injury.
1. Unplug the device and un-hang the bug
zapper. Allow it to sit for 30 seconds for the
electrical charge to dissipate.
2. Gently brush loose the dead insects on the
electric grid through the open slits in the
housing with the cleaning brush.
NOTE: Never use water to clean the grid as
this can damage the electronics.
3. After brushing, the dead insects should
collect in the collection tray below. Empty it
as shown in (Fig. 3).
4. Hang the bug zapper back up and plug it in
to get back to zapping.

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Replacing the UV Black Light (Fig. 4)
The brightness of the florescent UV black light
diminishes over time. Replace it every season to
maintain optimal bug zapping efficacy.
1. Unplug the device and un-hang the bug
zapper. Allow it to sit for 30 seconds for the
electrical charge to dissipate.
2. Remove the collection tray (Fig. 3).
3. Unscrew both machine screws securing the
grate.
4. Remove the grate and the rubber tube
guard.
5. Wearing gloves, gently pull the black light
out of the housing.
Fig. 4
UV black light
Rubber
tube guard
Grate
Machine
screws
Collection
tray
Housing
6. Wearing gloves, insert the replacement
black light making sure that the four pins
are properly seated into the socket.
NOTE: Replace the black light only with an
ocial Sun Joe®replacement UV black light
(model BZ18W-BLB).
7. Place the grate and the rubber tube guard
on the end of the new black light. Secure
them into position with the two machine
screws.
8. Return the collection tray back into the
bottom of the housing. Rotate clockwise to
lock it in place.
9. Plug it in to test it out.
NOTE: If the bug zapper fails to light up
after replacing the UV black light, unplug
device and follow the instructions above to
ensure that it is correctly installed.
Storage + Maintenance
• Store the bug zapper indoors and out of the
reach of children.
• Do not clean the bug zapper with harsh
chemicals, solvents (such as acetone), or
strong cleaning agents.
Service + Support
If your Sun Joe®SJ-BZ18W Electric Bug
Zapper requires service or maintenance, please
call Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®customer service
at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for
assistance.
Model + Serial Numbers
When contacting the company or arranging
service from an authorized dealer, you will need
to provide the model and serial numbers, which
can be found on the registration card. Copy
these numbers into the space provided below.
Record the following numbers from the registration card
of your new product: Model #:
Serial #:
SJ-BZ18W

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Troubleshooting
mWARNING! Always unplug the bug zapper before servicing to avoid electric shock.
mWARNING! Do not try to adjust or repair the bug zapper yourself. Component parts shall be
replaced with like components. Servicing shall be done by factory authorized service personnel to
minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Both the black
light and
electric grid are
not working
• No electrical power
• Make sure the device is properly
plugged into a working outlet
• Check the circuit breaker or the surge
protection on the extension cord
The black light
works, but not
the electric grid
• The grid is shorted
• The transformer is
defective
• Unplug and examine the grid. Clean
debris with the included brush
• Request a replacement from the
manufacturer
The electric
grid works, but
not the black
light
• The black light is not
properly seated
• Black light is burnt out
• Make sure the black light is properly
seated into the socket
• Unplug the device and replace the
black light. Refer to the Replacing the
UV Black Light section of this manual
for reference.
Intermittent
or continuous
sparking from
the grid
• The electric grid is
bent out of shape,
causing a short
• Grid is clogged with
foreign objects
• Request a replacement from the
manufacturer
• Unplug and examine the grid. Clean
debris with the included brush
The black light
no longer
attracts insects
• Low UV output due to
aging of the black light
• Bug zapper is
positioned incorrectly
or operated at
suboptimal times
• Unplug the device and replace the
black light. Refer to the Replacing the
UV Black Light section of this manual
for reference.
• Move the device to a different
location, operate it at night.