Mosquito Magnet®
Propane Tank Tips
What types of gas can
I use?
Propane and Butane are the ONLY types of gas that can
be used. The Mosquito Magnet® was designed using propane
gas and operates in a better temperature range with propane. Butane can
be used but the Mosquito Magnet® will run a little hotter
using Butane vs. propane. Using Butane in a hotter climate may not be the
best choice because if the unit runs too hot it may start repelling mosquitoes.
If Butane is your only choice then make sure that you have the Mosquito
Magnet® placed in a shady spot to lower the operating temperature.
Natural Gas should NOT be used under any circumstances.
Natural Gas runs at a much higher temperature and could possibly damage
the Mosquito Magnet®.
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Required by national fire and safety standards, an OPD is a safety
feature that helps prevent small propane cylinders from being overfilled.
There are limits on how much propane can be put into a cylinder.
A properly filled cylinder will have a vapor space left in the
top of the cylinder to allow room for expansion of the liquid
with a change in atmospheric temperature.An overfilling prevention
device is a secondary means of assuring that cylinders are not
overfilled.
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LP Tank shown with OPD valve |
How does
an OPD work?
During the refilling process, a valve inside the cylinder closes
when the proper level of propane is reached. Since the OPD currently
in use measures the volume of propane in the cylinder, the weight
of the propane will vary depending on its temperature. Check the
posted information where you purchase propane to determine the net
weight of propane in your cylinder.
Why do I need to purge my
tank?
Having your propane tank purged will remove excessive air from the tank
which can cause the Mosquito Magnet® to shut down while it
is running. It may also prevent the Mosquito Magnet® from
starting. Having your tank purged will ensure that air has been removed
and will aid in the start up of your Mosquito Magnet®.
All containers, new or used, that are not plugged or kept closed may be
infiltrated by water, air, or other contaminants. These contaminants must
be removed, or purged, before the container is filled and put into service.
The purged process should be done by your propane gas supplier.
Air in the propane tank is a contaminant. Purging should be done prior
to the initial filling to remove air. If the container is not properly purged,
air in the container dilutes the propane gas vapor. Failure to purge the tank may
cause excessive tank pressure, slow filling and poor trap operation of the OPD valve. This condition will exist until all air is depleted, leaving
pure propane gas vapor.
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How to use the OPD Reset Tool
and Why.
This tool has been designed to reset the internal mechanisms
of the
propane regulator and release any back pressure from your tank. The
Mosquito Magnet
® regulator has a lock out device designed to
restrict the flow of
propane should the hose be cut or damaged. This lock
out can be activated from excessive pressure built up within the
propane tank. Another method of reseting the OPD Valve is to disconnect and reconnect the regulator from the propane tank 1 or 2 times.
For instructions on how to use the
OPD Reset Tool Click
Here.
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Why you should only use
a 20lb tank.
A 20
lb tank has the correct amount of output pressure
for the Mosquito Magnet
® to operate properly. Using a different
size tank can cause the Mosquito Magnet
® to operate in an undesirable
manner. For the Mosquito Magnet
® Commercial Pro there are
Permanent
Installation Instructions that must be installed by a certified pipe fitter.
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Permanent Installation
Information. (Commercial Pro ONLY)
The Mosquito Magnet
® Commercial Pro is designed
for portable placement and connection to portable
propane cylinders. In some
installations, it is desirable to pipe the
propane from a larger stationary
tank for minimum maintenance and lower fuel cost. This option is ONLY available
on the Commercial Pro model. This type of installation
MUST
be done by a certified gas pipe fitter. Please contact
technical
support, we can Fax, Email or standard mail the Permanent Installation
Instructions to you.
Why will my tank work on a
gas grill but not on a Mosquito Magnet®?
If there is an excessive amount of air in the tank, the Mosquito
Magnet® will not start. The unit is already calibrated to a
certain air-to-gas ratio and introducing more air into the system will not
allow the Mosquito Magnet® to start.
A gas grill will work regardless if there is air in the tank,
as it has a flame, the Mosquito Magnet® does not. The flame
in the grill will burn off the air. If this case then you may need to have
the propane tank purged.
