Bonide Fog Rx Insect Fogger - Manual (Page 3)

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PREPARATION
1. Lock Trigger Button - Push the button at the front of the Fogger to lock the
trigger.
2. Insecticide Vessel - Fill the plastic insecticide vessel with insecticide. Be sure that
you do NOT overfill. Screw on the vessel until secure to ensure safety while
using the Fogger. Be careful not to OVERTIGHTEN!! Damage may occur.
Using any product other than specified chemicals formulated for thermal
foggers could clog the vapor coil and result in an unsafe condition and will void
the warranty.
3. Locating the Propane Fuel Valve - The propane fuel valve is located on the right
side of the Fogger adjacent to the propane fuel channel. Make sure that the
propane fuel valve is closed.
4. Inserting the Propane Gas Cylinder- Locate the channel in the back of the
Fogger. Inspect the cylinder and fogger to make sure that both are clean and
have or are free of debris. Lightly push the container into the channel and turn
clockwise until the cylinder is in place. Hand tighten.
OPERATING THE FOGGER
1. Verify that the trigger is locked in place by pulling the trigger. The trigger should
not move.
2. Always make sure that the Fogger is placed on a level surface to ignite and preheat.
3. Open propane fuel valve no more than a 1/4 turn counter clockwise.
4. Push in the ignitor button to initiate a spark. The heater coil will ignite.
5. If the ignitor does not spark, close fuel valve. Wait 1 minute and repeat lighting
procedure. Be sure to move over a few feet to avoid the fumes in the immediate area.
6. If the ignitor does NOT light the heater coil, close fuel valve and wait one minute.
Using a lighter or a match, place flame in ignitor hole then turn the propane fuel
valve slowly until the coil ignites.
7. Once lit, pre-heat the Fogger for 1 to 2 minutes. Failure to do so may result in
damage of the Fogger.
8. The Fogger is ready to operate. Release the trigger lock. DO NOT TOUCH THE
HEATER COIL OR HEATER COIL WIRE BASKET. IT WILL BE HOT!
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
9. To release the insecticide, pump the trigger handle every 3 to 4 seconds. If a flame
appears, STOP PUMPING IMMEDIATELY. Excess insecticide is present causing
the flame to appear. Turn off the propane fuel valve and place the Fogger on a non-
flammable surface. Allow Fogger to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes and return to
Step 1 of Operating the Fogger.