Maintenance
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Routine Service
To ensure maximum performance and to lengthen
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the life of your SkeeterVac
device, perform these
steps each time your tank is empty. This model will
consume a standard 20# LP gas tank every 14-16
days.
1. Turn valve on propane tank OFF
2. Disconnect gas line from tank by turning knob
counterclockwise
3. Remove empty tank replace with full LP
gas tank
4. Reconnect gas line to LP tank by turning knob
clockwise
5. Remove tank cover from empty tank and place
on full tank
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6. Remove WaveDrawer
, empty and slide back
in place
7. Remove rain cover from top of SkeeterVac
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8. Remove used TacTrap
and dispose
of properly
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9. Slide fresh TacTrap
in place and remove
protective paper
10. *Remove used lure (if necessary) and properly
dispose
11. Remove fresh lure from package (if necessary).
Dispose of packaging properly
12. Place fresh lure into well (if necessary)
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13. Set FineTune
ring to desired setting
14. Check engine and gas lines for any sign of
damage or missing parts. Repair any problems
before attempting to start
15. To start - follow instructions "To Start" on
page 6
16. Once started, securely attach the rain cover
17. Wash hands with soap and water
*Lure lasts 60 days
Replacing Igniter Battery
If you do not hear a clicking sound when the igniter
button is depressed, the battery may have lost its
charge. Replace battery as follows:
• Open battery compartment by turning cap on
bottom of engine counterclockwise
• Remove used battery and properly dispose
• Place fresh AA battery into compartment
– negative (-) end goes in first
• Secure cap by turning clockwise until it stops
End of Season Storage
To lengthen the life of your SkeeterVac
perform these simple steps at the end of the
mosquito season.
1. Turn valve on LP gas tank OFF
2. Disconnect gas line from tank by turning knob
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counterclockwise
3. Remove tank cover
4. Remove LP gas tank and store outdoors away
from children and must not be stored in a
building, garage or other enclosed area
5. Remove and properly dispose of the TacTrap
and lure
6. Cover your SkeeterVac
dust and store it in a cool dry place
CAUTION: Storage of an outdoor gas
appliance indoors is only permissible if the
tank is disconnected and removed from the
outdoor gas appliance.
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device,
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device to protect from
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