The following are possible troubleshooting steps to keep your Mosquito Magnet® running.

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Has the Propane tank been purged?

For best results it is recommended that you purchase, own and refill your propane tank with a certified propane dealer for your Mosquito Magnet®. Tanks that have been used before work best. See the section on Tank Purging to know why.

Has the unit been shaken?

During shipping, movement of the unit, or times when it is not operating, the catalytic beads inside the burner box can become settled or become unleveled. If this is the case the Mosquito Magnet® will not stay running or will not start at all.

With the gas line disconnected stand on the side of the unit, make sure the upper housing closed and latched. Holding the upper housing with two hands. It is also recommended that you place your foot on the stand for leverage. Now start shaking back and forth quite vigorously 5 or 6 times. Now reconnect the gas line and try to start again. Click here for starting instructions.

The image below shows how the catalytic beads should be in the burner box. In the incorrect image the beads are not level, if the beads are like this then too much gas may flow in and not allow for a proper ignition.

Are you holding the gas valve long enough?

Sometimes the gas valve may need to be held longer than the recommended two minuets after you hear the pop. If this is the case then it is recommended that you hold the gas button until the large fan is spinning. If the large fan does not spin then try the next step.

Is the trap hot and the fan is not spinning?

If the trap is hot and the fan is not spinning then there may be a problem with the fan. If this is the case then try the following trouble shooting steps.

• Try giving the fan a push
  (NOTE: Please be cautious when looking under the power pack as there isn't a fan guard)

  If the fan is trying to move and if there is dust and/or moisture in the fan it may be causing it to not spin. Open the housing and look under the Power Pack and look to see if the large fan is spinning. If it is not spinning use a stick of a screw driver and try giving it a gentle push and if that does not work then contact technical support for further assistance.

Does the unit run for a while and then shut off?

If the Mosquito Magnet® runs for a while and then shuts down and this happens consistently, this may be caused from the unit over heating. The main cause of this is the fan not running fast enough. This can be remedied by the previous step. If this continues to happen then contact technical support for further assistance.

Does the trap seem to heat up, but when the gas valve is disengaged, it shuts down?

Be sure that you are clicking the red igniter button while holding down the silver gas valve button. When you let go of the silver gas valve button, if the machine shuts down, it could be a solenoid problem. If this continues to happen, please contact technical support for further assistance.