ThermaCell MR450 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
MR450

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 and cartridges 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 and butane cartridges in
original box in a cool, dry place away from
sources of heat. Store batteries in cool, dry place
away from heat or open flame. Pesticide
Disposal and Container Handling:
Non-refillable container; do not refill or reuse this
container. If cartridge is empty or for used
mats: Do not reuse empty packaging, wrappers
or cartridges. Do not puncture or incinerate
empty cartridges. Place in trash or offer for
recycling if available. If cartridge is partly filled
or 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.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Butane Cartridge Hazard: Extremely
flammable. Contents under pressure. Vapors
may cause flash fire. Use only in a well ventilated
area. Do not use, store, or dispose near heat,
sparks, or flames. Do not puncture or incinerate.
Containers exposed to direct sunlight or
otherwise heated above 120⁰F (49⁰C) may burst.
Store in cool, dry area. Intentional misuse by
deliberately concentrating and inhaling the
contents may be harmful or fatal. If vapors are
inhaled, remove person to fresh air.
Batteries: Use only with CR2032 battery. Do not
pry battery with any instrument or tool or put in a
fire. Battery may burst or release toxic materials.
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 butane
cartridges or repellent mats. Seller is not
responsible for damage caused by using this
butane cartridge in other butane products.
Thermacell Repellents, Inc.
26 Crosby Drive,
Bedford, MA 01730
Email: [email protected]
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 cartridge 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.
Not sure product is working?
1. Place product upwind for maximum mosquito
repellency. Windy conditions can reduce
mosquito repellent effectiveness.
2. Check the mosquito repellent mat. Mats turn
from pale blue to white when it has been
used up. See directions to replace Therma-
cell Mosquito Repellent Mat
3. Check the amount of fuel in the cartridge. If
cartridge is empty or near empty, remove
cartridge and replace with a new Thermacell
cartridge. Repeat “Turn On” directions.
Confirm the orange glow is visible.
Still have questions?
Call customer service at 1-866-753-3837 or
email [e-mail]
TO USE THE MOSQUITO REPELLENT
1. Remove one
Thermacell
®
Mosquito
Repellent mat
from wrapper.
2. Make sure the
‘ON/OFF’ switch on
the mosquito
repeller is in the
‘OFF’ position.
Insert the mat under the mosquito
repeller’s black grill. To change mats,
slide the ‘ON/OFF’ switch to ‘OFF’ and
allow the mosquito repeller to cool
completely. Push the used mat out by
inserting a fresh one.
3. Remove the mosquito repeller cap.
Remove the cover from the cartridge.
4. Screw the
cartridge into the
opening of the
mosquito repeller.
Make sure the
cartridge is fully
inserted by
turning it
clockwise until it
stops. Replace
the mosquito
repeller cover.
TO USE THE ZONE INDICATOR LIGHT
1. To install battery,
remove rear
battery
compartment
cover.
Insert one CR2032
battery into
compartment.
Replace battery
compartment
cover.
2. The Zone indicator light will automatically
illuminate once the mosquito repeller
begins to heat the mat. It may take 15 to 20
minutes for the zone to completely form.
Light will turn off when the mat is no longer
being heated indicating mosquito repeller
may require restarting or butane
replacement or battery needs replacement.
3. The mosquito repeller can be used without
the indicator light feature.
When finished using the mosquito repeller,
slide the ‘ON/OFF’ switch to the ‘OFF’
position, and allow the mosquito repeller to
cool completely. Mosquito repeller is now
ready for storage.
5. Slide the ‘ON/OFF’ switch to the ‘ON’
position; the butane gas will begin to flow.
Wait approximately 5 to 10 seconds then
depress the start button three to five times
in rapid succession.
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 yards and outdoor
campsites.
• Provides a maximum of 4 hours mosquito repellency
per mat.
• Original, Earth Scent and Max Life Thermacell refill
mats are effective in Thermacell mosquito repellent
devices.
• Mats turn from pale blue to white when mosquito
repellent has been used up and needs to be replaced.
• Some visible vapor will appear during use; this is
normal
• Use additional mosquito repellers to cover a larger
area.
• Altitudes above 7000 ft can effect product
performance
• Zone Indicator Light requires 1 CR2032 battery.
• The mosquito repellent and light features operate
independently.