ThermaCell Backpacker Manual

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First Aid and Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION:
Active Ingredient:
d-cis/trans allethrin . . 21.97%
Other Ingredients . . . . . .78.03%
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00%
Contains petroleum distillates
BACKPACKER

Use Restrictions:
Only for outdoor use as a mosquito repellent. Do not use indoors,
in tents or in any enclosed area. Do not insert anything other
than Thermacell
®
mats into the mosquito repeller. Cover or
remove all exposed food. Do not leave mosquito repeller
unattended or use in windy conditions. Do not expose mosquito
repeller or mats to rain. Place mosquito repeller on a flat, stable
surface with the grill facing upward. Do not touch the grill; it will
be hot after a couple of minutes. Clean with a damp cloth only
when the mosquito repeller is cool and inactive. Only
Thermacell
®
mats will work in this mosquito repeller.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by
storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage: Store
unused mats in original box in a cool, dry place
inaccessible to children and pets. Store mosquito
repeller in original box in a cool, dry place away
from sources of heat. Pesticide Disposal and
Container Handling: Non-refillable container; do
not refill or reuse this container. For used mats:
Do not reuse empty packaging or wrappers.
Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. For
unused mats: Call your local solid waste agency
for disposal instructions. Never place unused
mats down any indoor or outdoor drain. For
unwanted mosquito repeller: Place in trash or
offer for recycling if available.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans & Domestic Animals
CAUTION: Contains petroleum distillates.
Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash hands
thoroughly with soap and water after handling
and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using
tobacco or using the toilet. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
FIRST AID
If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or
doctor immediately for treatment advice. Do not
induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison
control center or doctor. Do not give any liquid to
the person. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
If On Skin or Clothing: Take off contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of
water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control
center or doctor for treatment advice.
If In Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and
gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes,
then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control
center or doctor for treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you
when calling a poison control center or doctor, or
going for treatment. For additional information on
this pesticide product (including health concerns,
medical emergencies or pesticide incidents), you
may call 1-866-753-3837, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST. After 4:30 PM,
call your poison control center.
Note to Physician: Contains petroleum distillate.
Vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This product is toxic to fish and aquatic
invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water. Do
not contaminate water when cleaning equipment
or disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate.
Drift may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in
water adjacent to treated areas.
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS
To the extent applicable by law, seller will not be
held responsible for damage, injury or poor
performance caused by use of other repellent
mats.
Thermacell Repellents, Inc.
26 Crosby Drive,
Bedford, MA 01730
Email: [e-mail]
Toll Free 866-753-3837
EPA Reg. No. 71910-2 ab1116
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you do not see an orange glow through
view window
1. Repeat directions “To Turn ON”.
2. If there is still no orange light visible, make
sure the fuel canister is completely
screwed into place. Repeat “Turn On”
directions. Confirm the orange glow is
visible.
3. Check the amount of fuel in the cartridge.
If cartridge is empty or near empty, remove
cartridge and replace with a new cartridge.
Repeat “Turn On” directions. Confirm the
orange glow is visible.
4. May not work at elevations over 7000 ft.
Not sure product is working?
1. Place product upwind for maximum
mosquito repellency. Windy conditions can
reduce effectiveness.
2. Check the mosquito repellent mat. Mats
turn from pale blue to white when it has
been depleted. See directions to replace
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Mat.
Still have questions?
Call customer service at 1-866-753-3837 or
email [e-mail]
USEFUL TIPS:
• Allow 10 to 30 minutes, depending upon the size of
the area, for product to take effect.
• This product works best in outdoor areas where there
is minimal air movement, such as paios, yards and
outdoor campsites.
• Use one mosquito repeller for 225 square feet or 15
feet in diameter. Use additional mosquito repellers to
cover a larger area.
• Original mats provide up to 4 hours mosquito
repellency per mat.
• Mats turn from pale blue to white when mosquito
repellent has been depleted and needs to be
replaced.
• Some visible vapor will appear during use; this is
normal.
• Altitudes above 7000 ft may effect product
performance.
TO USE THE MOSQUITO REPELLENT
1. Insert Mat:
Remove one Thermacell®
Mosquito Repellent mat
from wrapper. Insert the
mat under the mosquito
repeller’s black grill.
2. Attach Canister:
Remove the appliance
rubber plug. Remove the
canister cap if present.
Keep canister in upright
position. Screw the
appliance into the top of
the canister. Make sure
canister is fully inserted
by turning it until it
stops. Do not over
tighten.
3. Turn On:
Flip the ‘ON/OFF’ switch
to the ‘ON’ position; the
fuel will begin to flow.
Wait approximately 3
seconds, then pull the
start tab upwards
towards the grill until it clicks.
Look through view hole on the panel opposite
the start switch to verify there is an orange
glow indicating mosquito repeller is on.
Turn Off:
1. Flip the ‘ON/OFF’ switch to the ‘OFF’
position.
2. Grill and top area may be hot. Allow the
mosquito repeller to cool completely.
3. Remove the canister by turning counter
clockwise. Replace plug.
4. Store in travel bag provided.
To Replace Thermacell Mat:
Mats turn from blue to white when
mosquito repellent has been depleted. Turn
mosquito repeller OFF. Allow grill to cool.
Push the used mat out by inserting a new
mat.
OFF ON
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