ZappBug Room User manual

SAFE PROVEN EXTERMINATION
The ZappBug RoomTM
Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Read Warnings Before Use!

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Contents
Safety Information 4
Heat Treatment Hints and Tips 7
Use & Operation 8
ZappBug Room Set Up 8
Treating Items 11
Turning on the ZappBug Room 13
Treatment Time 14
Bug Mortality Time and Temperatures 15
Troubleshooting Tips 17
Warranty Information 18

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Important Safety
Information
You must comply with all safety information when using this
product. Please read all Warnings outlined in this section.
Failure to comply could result in re, injury, or damage to
property!
Warnings describe serious consequences resulting from misuse
of this product.

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WARNING! – Power Outlets Can Be Dangerous
Power Outlets with poor electrical connections can
become dangerously overheated and may result in
re, severe injury and/or damage to property.
Follow the steps below for safe use of ANY high-power appliances:
1. Inspect outlet connection and contact strength.
Insert a standard, two-prong plug (without third, Ground connection)
into outlet. Ensure that both prong connections offer equal and strong
resistance when inserted. If the two-prong plug does not offer strong
resistance or one prong feels easier to insert than the other, this outlet
could be unsafe for high-power appliances. Have an electrician in-
spect and/or replace outlet before use.
2. Ensure that the outlet is no older than 15 years.
3. Inspect outlet and timer plug after each use.
4. If you are unsure about an outlet, have an electrician inspect and/or re-
place the outlet.
Explanation
High-power appliances require more electric current than most household items.
Old and high-use outlets can have poor or loose connections. The high current
required by this product, combined with a poor electrical connection can cause
outlets to overheat and melt. It is important to make sure that any outlets used
with this product have strong electrical contact.
Read This WARNING!
Before Proceeding

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Warning: Extension Cords
Some extension cords are not adequate to carry the load of current drawn by
this heater without becoming dangerously overheated. If an extension cord
must be used, do not use a cord set rated less than 1500 watts or 15 amps, and
of a minimum size of 16 Gauge. Use only an extension cord with the UL seal. Use
of an inadequate extension cord may result in overheating of the extension
cord or re.
Warning: Old Electrical Wiring and Outlets
Each ZappBug thermal unit will draw 12-15 amps of current (1500 Watts) and
must be run on circuits rated 15 amps and above only. Some old electrical
wiring and outlets may not be capable of sustaining these loads. If you are
unsure of the electrical wiring or outlets in your location, contact an electrician
before operating ZappBug or any other high-current products. If electrical
cord(s) appears deformed or feel hot to the touch, unplug immediately and
contact ZappBug customer service. Old or faulty electrical wiring could lead to
damage, dangerous re and injury.
Additional Warnings
• Failure to comply with the Warnings presented by this manual may result in
severe injury and/or damage to property.
• Incorrect assembly or improper use may result in hazardous conditions.
Only assemble according to instructions in this manual.
• Do not block air intake or exhaust vents on heater. Obstructions of the
intake or exhaust vents can cause the heater to overheat.
• Do not use outdoors or in a wet environment. This product is designed for
indoor use only.
• Do not block exhaust vents. This can cause damage to the
heaters.
• Do not reach into or insert objects into ventillation fan while running. This
may result in injury or damage.
• Do not place ammable objects or aerosols inside the ZappBug RoomTM.
• Some items may be damaged during heat treatment. Use Caution when
heat treating fragile items such as antique books, items made of wood,
vinyl records and other belongings.
• Consult the manufacturer of items in question (such as electronics) for
a maximum safe temperature before placing them in the ZappBug Room.
Always monitor temperature to ensure that temperature never exceeds
safe level.

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Hints & Tips
BED BUGS
• Researchers have found that bed bugs at all life stages die quickly at
temperatures at or above 120OF.
• Bed bug eggs are nearly translucent and incredibly difcult to detect.
A best practice is to heat treat all items that may have been in the vicinity
of bed bugs even if no bed bugs are found. For pictures of bed bugs and
bed bug eggs, please visit zappbug.com/bed-bug-pictures
• Bed bugs can survive for up to 18 months without feeding. It is critical that
all potentially infested items are heat treated or, alternatively, sealed and
stored for 18 months.
• Bed bugs can atten their bodies and slip into tiny cracks.
• Bed bugs are unable to climb smooth, nonporous surfaces like those lining
the ZappBug RoomTM.
• Bed Bugs suffer from thermal shock and are immediately unable to
move at temperatures above 150OF.
• For more information please visit www.zappbug.com/get-rid-of-bed-bugs
THE ZAPPBUG ROOMTM
• Think about heat treating your belongings in the same way that you
think of drying clothes in the sun. If your belongings are densely packed
together, it will take signicantly more time for them to reach bed bug
killing temperatures. Always use provided ventilation blocks and/or net to
ensure maximum air circulation around your belongings.
• Bed bugs suffer from thermal shock and cannot escape through the
heater duct while the heater is on. Make sure to turn the heater on before
placing potentially infested items inside the ZappBug RoomTM.
• Only use indoors with an ambient room temperature above 70OF. The
heater works by adding heat to the air from the room in which it is
located. If the ambient temperature is below 70OF, the ZappBug RoomTM
may not reach bed bug killing temperatures.
• Always monitor temperature inside the ZappBug RoomTM with a
thermometer. (Wireless thermometer and 3 probes included.)
• Do not place the ZappBug RoomTM directly on cold oors such as
concrete. Always place the ZappBug Room on surfaces at room
temperature (above 70OF).

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Use & Operation
1. Unroll The Room
2. Unfold The Room with Quilted Side Down
3. Unzip All 5 Zipper Pulls
Visit www.zappbug.com/zbr-video
for a video demonstration of set-up;
Video can be found in the Product
Description

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Use & Operation (continued)
5. Extend Room Frame Legs
4. Unfold All Sides & Expose Base
Note: Extend legs until
locking brackets click
into position.

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6. Expand Room Frame
Use & Operation (continued)
Note: Expand frame until
locking pins click into xed
position on all four legs.
7. Assemble Room on Room Frame

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Note: It is normal for small gaps to appear between the textured side of the Heater
and the Ventilation Tube. Bed bugs will not escape through these gaps if the Heater
is on. Bed bugs experience thermal shock and are not capable of moving toward
the Heater. Always ensure that Heater is on when placing potentially infested items
inside the ZappBug RoomTM.
Locate Ventilation Tube Place Base of Heater In Tube Stretch Tube Around Heater
(Observe “Do Not Cover” markings)
8. Connect All Four Heaters
Use & Operation (continued)
9. Connect ReCirculation Fan To Room Frame
The included recirculation mounts to the Room Frame. Position the recirculation
fan in the middle of the frame against the back wall as shown below. It is normal
for the recirculation fan to tilt slightly to one side. Slide the recirculation fan power
cord through the small opening on the middle top of the back wall. The recircu-
lation fan may be plugged into the same electrical circuit or outlet as one of the
four heaters. Fan inlet should face into the Room and Outlet should be directed at
the oor.
Outlet
Inlet
Hang Recirculation Fan on Room
Frame Against Back Wall ReCirculation
Fan

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11. Zip The Room Closed
10. Insert Items & Thermometer Probes
The ZappBug Room is a highly versatile heat treatment chamber. Place the items
you are heat treating into the room. Use the included foam blocks to raise furniture
above the oor of the Room for circulation. Fluff all items where possible and avoid
stacking items in piles. Keep all contents 4 inches (12cm) from walls.
Third party items such as shelving and clothing racks may be used to facilitate
the heat treatment of clothing and other items. Appropriate shelving and racks
should be available at your local hardware store.
Place the three wireless thermometer probes inside deepest (most insulated)
locations in items being treated.
Hint: Always open luggage and “uff” items to ensure air circulation.
Use & Operation (continued)
Note: Think of this process the same way you would think of drying items in the sun.
If items are densely packed, they take longer to dry. Better air circulation will heat
your items faster and ensure bed bug killing temperatures. Always use included
thermometer to ensure that temperatures reach the lethal 120oF (49oC). See step 10.

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12. Turn On Heaters & ReCirculation Fan
NOTE: Each heater must be powered from it’s own circuit.
Typical residential and commercial buildings have one
circuit per room. Use the included extension cords to
reach outlets in other rooms (where necessary).
Three power cords are included in each ZappBug Room,
one with two female ends. Plug the recirculation fan into
one female head on this cord, and one heater into the
other, then plug into one of the included timers. Repeat this
process with the other heaters, cords, and timers. You will
not need to use an extension cord for one of the heaters -
just plug it directly into a timer. After that, plug the timers
into electrical outlets.
Safety Note: The heaters draws 1500 watts of electrical power. Do not use
extension cords rated below 1500 watts.
Heaters not turning on?
When heaters are plugged in and timer is on they
should automatically be powered on. If they are not
check the safety tipover switch - that will be a little
black button on the bottom of the red square ther-
mal unit. This button needs to be pressed in for the
thermal unit to turn on and is designed so that if the
unit is knocked over (possibly blocking the vents) it
turns off for safety. When the thermal unit is plugged
into a wall outlet and the red unit is at on the
ground the button should naturally be pressed in and
the heater should turn on.
Once the timers are plugged in you can select the different time lengths by pressing
the on button to cycle through them. We recommend treating for 8 hours if you
are not there to monitor the temperature; see page 14 for more information on
treatment time.
Safety Tip-Over
Switch

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13. Wait Appropriate Time
It is impossible to know the temperature at every location in your items so we have
developed and tested a foolproof strategy to ensure that your heat treatment is
effective.
Bed bugs die at temperatures of 120oF or above in less than two minutes.
However, they begin dieing at temperatures above 113oF. Several studies have
shown that bed bugs die over a range of temperatures and that the higher
the temperature, the less time it takes to kill them. Standard practice for heat
treating is to measure the temperature at representative locations. When the
temperature at this location reaches 120oF and is held at 120oF (or above) for
one hour, you can be condent that any bed bugs in your belongings are dead.
The ZappBug Room comes with an included thermometer base station and
three remote probes, pictured below. Place the wireless thermometer probes in
the deepest (most insulated) part of your luggage (or item begin treated) and
allow the ZappBug RoomTM to run for 60 minutes or longer after the temperature
reaches 120oF in all three locations. If you are not present while the unit is running
we advise setting the timers to 8 hours, however this is generally more time than
required for the ZappBug Room to reach 120F and maintain it for one hour.
60 minutes at or above 120oF
Follow instructions included with
the thermometer to set up the base
station and three temperature
probes. Please not that batteries in
the probes face the same direction.

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Heat Treatment Chart
Typical Heat Treatment
(Actual Treatment Times Will Vary)
010 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170
600F
700F
800F
900F
1000F
1100F
1200F
1300F
1400F
1500F
LETHAL IN 1 MINUTE - 1200F
BED BUGS DEAD
TIME IN MINUTES
TEMPERATURE
INSIDEZAPPBUG
SAFE ZONE
LETHAL IN 1 HOUR - 1130F
120°F 5 mins
7 mins
7 mins
8 mins
10 mins
115°F
130°F
140°F
140°F
Ants
Bed Bugs
Cockroaches
Dust Mites
Fleas
10 mins
10 mins
30 mins
30 mins
30 mins
125°F
122°F
130°F
120°F
120°F
Termites
Scabies
Lice
Moths
Carpet Beetles
PEST TREATMENT
TEMPATURE
HOW LONG
BEFORE THEY DIE PEST TREATMENT TEMPATURE
HOW LONG
BEFORE THEY DIE
Always add one hour more than necessary to treatment time to ensure bug
mortality.

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14. Remove Items After Heat Treatment
Hint: If your home is infested with bed bugs, place all items into sealed plastic
bags or containers immediately after heat treatment.
15. Folding & Packing Up The ZappBug RoomTM
Reverse steps 1-11 and store the ZappBug Room and Accessories in the two included
carry bags.
WARNING: Items may be hot after heat treatment. Wait for items to cool before
handeling. Items such as metal zippers can remain hot after heat treatment and
cause burns.

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Common ZappBug Troubleshooting Tips
Thermometer Reset
If you’re having issues getting a temperature reading, you may need to do a
simple thermometer reset. To do that, take the batteries out of both the sensors
and the display screen at once. Then put them back in the display screen fol-
lowed by the sensors.
It can take a while for the unit to fully heat up (sometimes 2-3 hours or more
depending on ambient temperature or the size of the treatment load).
Keep in mind that the display screen may lose signal if it is too far away from
the unit, or if the unit heats above 140F. If this happens, simply follow the reset
instructions above.
Safety Tip-Over Switch
If you plug in your thermal units and they do not turn on, please check the
safety tip-over switch - that will be a little black button on the bottom of the red
square thermal unit. This button needs to be pressed in for the thermal unit to
turn on and is designed so that if the unit is knocked over (possibly blocking the
vents) it turns off for safety. When the thermal unit is plugged into a wall outlet
and the red unit is at on the ground the button should naturally be pressed in
and the heater should turn on.
Getting up to Temperature
The most common reasons why the unit struggles to get up to 120F are ambient
conditions and item arrangement. The ZappBug Room works best in rooms that
are 70F or above. Whenever possible do not run the unit on concrete ooring;
if you must place insulation such as cardboard or area rugs between the Zap-
pBug Room and the oor in order to limit heat loss.
Always arrange items as spread out as possible to allow air to ow easily
throughout the unit. If necessary you may need to purchase shelving to more
easily elevate small items from the oor and separate them from each other.
Questions?
Please contact us before place of purchase.
ZappBug’s expert staff are here to help! If you have any questions about
ZappBug or are experiencing any issues, please don’t hesitate to give us a call
(or email). Our experts are ready to assist Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM PST.
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Warranty Information
One Year Limited Warranty for the ZappBug RoomTM
What Does This Warranty Cover?
This warranty covers any defects or malfunctions in the ZappBug RoomTM. This includes all of the items included
with the ZappBug RoomTM. Coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the ZappBug RoomTM.
What Does This Warranty Not Cover?
This warranty does not cover the following:
1. Any defect or malfunction of the ZappBug RoomTM caused by abuse, misuse, neglect, carelessness, or ac-
cident.
2. Any defect or malfunction caused by alteration or modication of the ZappBug RoomTM.
3. Any defect or malfunction of the ZappBug RoomTM which would not have occurred if instructions in the
owner’s manual had been followed.
4. The cost of repairing or replacing any electronics that are placed in the ZappBug RoomTM. (In our experi-
ence, the ZappBug RoomTM operates at temperature ranges that are safe for most electronics, but we do not
cover any damage to electronics that might occur while using ZappBug RoomTM.)
5. The cost of repairing or replacing any property which is damaged when the ZappBug RoomTM does not work
properly.
6. The cost of repairing or replacing any property which is damaged due to not following the instructions in the
owner’s manual.
What is the Period of Coverage?
Coverage under this warranty is for 365 days from the original date of purchase. Coverage terminates if you sell
or otherwise transfer the ZappBug RoomTM.
What Will We Do to Correct Problems?
If there is a problem, we will replace or repair (our option) the ZappBug RoomTM, free of charge. You are re-
sponsible for shipping charges to send the ZappBug RoomTM to us for repair or replacement. We are responsible
for shipping charges to send the repaired or replaced ZappBug RoomTM to you.
How Do You Get Service if There is a Problem?
Email us at [email protected] or call us at [phone]. Tell us the problem and when and where you
purchased the ZappBug RoomTM. We will email you back with instructions on how to send us the ZappBug
RoomTM for repair or replacement.
How State Law Applies
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
ZappBugTM warranty obligations are limited to the terms set forth below:
ZappBugTM warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 365 days (one year) from the date of original retail purchase. This
warranty is good only to the original purchaser.

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