FlowTron FC 8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device User Manual

FlowTron FC 8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device

GENERAL

Your new Diplomat insect killer combines 120 watts of black light energy with an exclusive glo-tube reflector, resulting in a powerful insect-killing device that is ecologically safe, effective, and economical to use. Light-sensitive flying insect pests are attracted to the unit and are immediately eliminated as they pass through the electrically charged inner killing grid system. Dead insects drop into the removable insect collection tray for fast, easy, sanitary disposal included with your Diplomat insect killer is a special slow- release strip containing Flowtron’s Fly Sex Lure, a proven attractant for the common house fly (Musca domestica L.). This pheromone sex lure serves to enhance the Diplomat’s effectiveness in eliminating house flies, making it a capable, dedicated fly control device

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• For Indoor or Outdoor use. Do not install near gas, oil or other flammable materials. When used outdoors, do not mount on a house, deck, or other similar structures.
• Do not insert fingers or any foreign objects into the unit while it is connected to an electrical outlet.
• Insect debris within the unit may contribute to fire. Clean dead insects from the unit frequently.
• Disconnect the unit from its power source when not in use, before servicing, re-lamping, cleaning, or similar actions.
• Use only Flowtron replacement lamp type BF-130; 40 watts maximum.
• Do not clean this product with water or any other liquid or place it where it can fall into the water; or clean it with a water spray or the like.
• Do not abuse the power cord – never carry the unit by its cord or yank the cord to disconnect the plug. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Keep the extension cord connection dry and off the ground.
• Store product indoors when not in use – out of reach of children.
• Connect only to a circuit that is protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI

PLACEMENT :
Proper placement of the device will enhance its effectiveness, range, and safety.

Outdoors :
The Diplomat is recommended for areas up to two acres. Place the unit about 25 feet away from areas intended for human activity, between the source of insects and the area to be protected. Hang the unit approximately seven feet above the ground. The Diplomat is designed for outdoor use and will not be damaged by rain or moisture. If, during heavy rains, excessive arcing occurs and is objectionable, simply disconnect the unit.

Indoors:
For best results, place the device adjacent to entrances, exits, and in heavily infested areas. Place away from direct or reflected sunlight. When installing units in halls, passageways or aisles, maintain a clear width for continuous passage of a minimum of 36”. (Reference: American Disabilities Act).

• Height : Install the unit approximately six feet above the floor or higher in locations where temperatures are significantly cooler at the lower heights.
• Spacing : Space evenly throughout the facility. Distances between units should be about 45 feet, (2,000 sq. ft. coverage).

INSTALLATION

Your unit is designed with versatile mounting capabilities. It can be wall- mounted, ceiling-suspended, or hung from an outdoor bracket or pole. (Bracket and pole available as accessories.)

Bracket/Pole Assembly

• Remove the hole plug from the center of the top hood using a screwdriver.
• Remove 1″ threaded nipple and hanging ring from the hardware package.
• Screw nipple into hanging ring (resulting in a hanging ring assembly).
• Thread ring assembly into the unit through a hole in the center of the top hood.

Wall Mount Assembly:

• Remove the hood from the top of the unit by unscrewing the sheet metal screw located on top of the hood.
• Remove one of the two key-slotted brackets two nuts and two bolts from the hardware package.
• Locate the two holes on the edge of the top plate that match the holes of the key slotted bracket. Secure the bracket to the top plate using the two supplied nuts and bolts
• • Mount the unit to the wall by installing a #8 steel screw into a wall stud and placing the keyhole bracket onto the screw.

Ceiling Suspension Assembly: (INDOOR USE ONLY)

• Remove the hood from the top of the unit by unscrewing the sheet metal screw located on top of the hood.
• Remove the collection tray from the bottom of the unit by spreading the sides of the tray away from the two mounting clips on the unit base.
• Remove the two key slotted brackets and the four nuts and four bolts from the hardware package.
• Locate the two holes on the edge of the top plate that match the holes of the key-slotted brackets. Secure the bracket to the top plate using two of the supplied nuts and bolts.
• Locate the two holes on a base plate that match the holes of the other key-slotted bracket and secure the bracket to a base plate using the other two nuts and bolts.
• Remove the two 3/4″ threaded nipples, two large nuts, and two hanging rings from the hardware package.
• Screw the nipple into the threaded ends of the hanging rings.
• Insert threaded nipples with hanging rings into a keyhole slot in the bracket and secure using large nuts.
• Replace the top hood and the bottom collection tray.
• Suspend the unit from the ceiling using a chain, hooks, or other suitable means. See the exploded view on the back page for additional assembly information.

Note : Collection tray MODEL CT-850 is available as an accessory and should be used when the unit is ceiling-suspended to collect dead insects that fall from the unit’s charged grids.

EXTENSION CORDS:
Appropriate extension cords and devices for retaining an extension cord connection to the insect killer power cord are available at your local hardware or home supply store. Use only three-wire extension cords which have three-prong grounding type plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the product’s plug. Replace or repair damaged cords. Outdoor extension cords must be used with insect killers intended for outdoor use. Use extension cords marked SJW-A or SJTW-A and tagged ‘‘suitable for use with outdoor appliances”. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be as great as the electrical rating of the insect killer.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Your insect killer is equipped with an appropriate three-conductor cord and a three-prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle.
• To reduce the risk of an electrical shock, the plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
• Your insect killer has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated and is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet as shown.
• Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether proper grounding exists.

COLLECTION TRAY:
Your unit is equipped with a sanitary, removable collection tray for indoor or outdoor use. When vertically mounted, this tray will collect the dead insects as they fall from the electrically charged grids. To disengage the collection tray at the bottom of the unit spread the sides of the tray away from the two mounting clips on the unit base. To attach the collection tray, align the two holes on either side of the tray with the mounting clips located on the base of the unit. Spread the sides of the tray and engage the holes in the tray with the clips on the base.

FLY SEX LURE:
Included with your unit is a specially designed slow-release strip containing (Z)-9-tricosene, a non-toxic and odorless fly lure, to substantially increase the effectiveness of the Fly Control Unit. U.S. Government researchers have demonstrated that (Z)-9-triclosan, a synthetic compound identical to the sex pheromone of house flies (Musca domestica L.) enhances a trap’s effectiveness by a factor of three to six times that of non-baited traps. To install the Fly Sex lure, attach the strip to the outer protective grille. For best results the fly lure slow-release strip should be replaced every 30 days. FA-5000 are available from your dealer or on-line at www.flowtron.com

When replacing a used lure, wrap it in newspaper and dispose in the trash. Always wash hands thoroughly after contact with the lure strip.

MAINTENANCE

Other than the recommended cleaning and bulb/starter replacement, no further maintenance is required.

Cleaning:

• Always disconnect the unit from its power source before servicing.
• To reduce the risks of fire, clean your unit frequently.
• Cleaning should include the removal of dead insects and insect debris from the killing grid, bulbs, and glow-tube.
• Clean using a small brush, a blower such as a portable hair dryer, or the exhaust attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
• Do not spray with a water spray or the like.

BULB/STARTER REPLACEMENT:    Your unit uses three BF-130 bulbs, and three F-22 starters, which may be purchased from your dealer or on-line at www.flowtron.com

To replace bulbs or starters, disconnect the unit from its power source and proceed as follows:

• Remove the top cover by unscrewing the hanging ring and adjacent screw.
• Unplug the wiring harness.
• Remove three sheet metal screws securing the glo-tube bulb assembly to the top plate.
• Remove the glo-tube assembly through the top plate.
• Replace bulb(s).
• Replace the starter, if required.

PARTS LIST

REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.

• 1 554 722 HANGING RING 2
• 2 567 420 NEOPRENE WASHER 1
• 3 555 2592 HOOD, TOP 1
• 4 596 1565 P02 THREADED NIPPLE, 1” LONG. 1
• 5 245 6246 P28 SHEET METAL SCREW, BLK, # 8 X 1/2 1
• 6 505 7225 HANGING BRACKET ASSY 1
• 7 596 7183 HOLE PLUG 1
• 8 595 1632 WIRE CONNECTOR (ORG) 2
• 9 596 1565 P01 THREADED NIPPLE, 3/4″ LONG 2
• 10 545 2009 CAGE NUT, 1/8-27 1
• 11 531 6750 STARTER 3
• 12 571 417 STARTER SOCKET 3
• 13 505 6023 MOUNTING PLATE ASSY 1
• 14 571 6357 BULB SOCKET 3
• 15 552 10172 BULB SOCKET BRKT 3
• 16 571 1273 PLUG, MALE 1
• 17 571 1272 SOCKET, FEMALE 1
• 18 595 1506 WIRE CONNECTOR (IVORY) 3
• 19 596 983 LOCKNUT, HANGING RING 2
• 20 505 10221 TOP PLATE ASSY 1
• 21 245 6224 P32 PAN HEAD MACH SCREW, 8.32 X 1/2 4
• 22 596 395 BUSHING, .25 ID 2
• 23 576 4659 TRANSFORMER 1
• 24 596 940 P05 CABLE CLAMP 1
• 25 245 6269 P06 NUT, SELF-LOCKING # 10-32 16
• 26 245 6272 P04 FLAT WASHER, # 10 6
• 27 505 4561 BALLAST ASSY 3
• 28 596 738 BUSHING, .38 ID 1
• 29 245 6269 P03 NUT, SELF-LOCKING, #8-32 4
• 30 568 4618 GLO-TUBE 1
• 31 544 5826 GRID INSULATOR 8
• 32 505 6161 GRID ASSY 1
• 33 572 10199 GRILLE, FRONT 1
• 34 572 10200 GRILLE, BACK 1
• 35 245 6245 P12 SHEET METAL SCREW, #6x 1/2 8
• 36 505 2657 POWER CORD ASSY 1
• 37 BF 130 BLACK LIGHT BULB 3
• 38 552 1566 WALL MOUNTING BRACKET/CEILING 2
• 39 555 4246 P02 BULB RETAINER 3
• 40 505 10222 BOTTOM PLATE ASSY 1
• 41 245 6245 P28 SHEET METAL SCREW, # 8 X 1/2 8
• 42 555 2593 HOOD, BOTTOM 1
• 43 557 10283 OWNER’S MANUAL (not shown) 1
• 220 VOLT MODEL GL-6050Y/FC-8800Y
• 23 576 3075 TRANSFORMER 1
• 27 532 10272 BALLAST 230V (SINGLE) 1
• 532 10273 BALLAST 230V (DOUBLE) 1
• 37 BF-150 BLACK LIGHT BULB 3

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ANALYSIS

Problem| Possible Cause| Correction
A. Bulbs do not light and no voltage on grid.| 1. No electrical power.| 1. Check fuse or circuit breaker.
B. Bulb(s) light, but no voltage on grid.| 1.  Shorted grids.

2.  Transformer defective.

| 1.   Examine grids to see if grid rods are free from foreign material, dirt or build-up of dead insects.

2.   Replace transformer.

C. Grid voltage present, but bulbs do not light.| 1.  Bulb(s) not seated properly.

2.  Starter defective.

3.  Burned out bulb(s).

4. Ballast defective.

| 1.   Check all sockets for proper seating and alignment.

2.   Replace.

3.   Replace.

4.   Replace.

D. Intermittent or continuous sparking between grids.| 1.  Gap between grid rods too small.

2.  Grid clogged with foreign material.

3.  Grid not seated in insulator.

| 1.   Unplug unit and adjust grid rods by bending back into alignment using screwdriver blade.

2.   Clean grid using a brush or air blower.

3.   Look for proper grid seating at all insulators.

E. Decrease in luring effectiveness.| 1.  Insufficient black light output.

2.  Fly Lure no longer effective.

| 1.   Replace bulb(s).

2.   Replace lure.

FLY CONTROL ACCESSORIES

POWERFUL FLY SEX LURE —Model FA-5000
Makes your bug killer more effective in luring and killing house flies. Hooks onto the outer grill to provide 24-hour luring power. Effective for 30 days.

REPLACEMENT BULBS
Minimum yearly replacement is recommended to retain maximum black light output.

COLLECTION TRAY
Model CT-850
For use when the unit is horizontally mounted to catch dead insects. Black tray attaches to the side of unit

WARRANTY

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Flowtron/Galaxie, warrants your electronic insect killer to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service for one year from the date of the original purchase. All parts, except for burned out bulbs which are defective, will be repaired free of charge. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability, are also limited in duration to the one year period from the original purchase date. The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any insect killer which has been subject to misuse, neglect, or accident, nor which is used for a purpose for which it is not designed, or which shall have been repaired or altered in any way as to adversely affect its performance and reliability. Service by unauthorized parties voids your warranty. Flowtron neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other liability in connection with its products. No responsibility is assumed for any consequential damages that may result from the use of a Flowtron product, nor for damages due to accident, abuse, lack of responsible care, the affixing of any unauthorized attachment, loss of parts or subjecting this unit to any but the specified voltage. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. If the unit fails to operate during the warranty period, send the product along with the purchase receipt showing the purchase date and description to Flowtron Service Center, 15 Highland Ave., Malden, MA 02148. Transportation costs for returning any defective product are the responsibility of the consumer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

FLOWTRON Outdoor Products

• 15 Highland Ave., Malden, MA 02148
• 1-800-343-3280
• www.flowtron.com

FAQs

What is the FlowTron FC 8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device?

The FlowTron FC 8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device is an advanced solution designed to effectively control and eliminate flies in commercial and industrial settings.

How does the fly control device work?

The device typically uses UV light to attract flies and a powerful electric grid or adhesive traps to capture and eliminate them when they come into contact.

Where is the FlowTron FC 8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device best suited for use?

This fly control device is best suited for use in commercial and industrial settings such as restaurants, food processing facilities, warehouses, and more.

Is this device safe for use around people and food preparation areas?

Yes, the FlowTron FC 8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device is designed to be safe for use around people and food preparation areas, meeting hygiene standards.

What is the coverage area of this fly control device?

The coverage area may vary, but it is often designed to cover a significant area, making it effective for larger spaces.

Is it easy to install the FlowTron FC 8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device?

Installation is typically straightforward, and it can be mounted on walls or hung from ceilings to suit your specific needs.

How often should the device be cleaned and maintained?

Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential for optimal performance, and the frequency may depend on the level of fly activity.

Does this device emit any noise or odors?

The FlowTron FC 8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device is designed to operate quietly and without emitting any unpleasant odors.

Is it energy-efficient?

Many models of this fly control device are designed to be energy-efficient, helping to reduce electricity consumption.

Can it be used in both indoor and outdoor settings?

The device is primarily designed for indoor use, and using it outdoors may reduce its effectiveness.

Is it resistant to weather and moisture?

The FlowTron FC 8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device is typically not designed for outdoor use and may not be resistant to weather and moisture.

What is the lifespan of the UV bulbs used in this device?

The lifespan of the UV bulbs may vary, but they are often designed to last for thousands of hours before replacement is needed.

Is there a warranty provided with this device?

Warranty terms may vary by manufacturer, so it's essential to check the specific warranty information provided with the device.

Can it be used alongside other pest control methods?

Yes, the FlowTron FC 8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device can be used in conjunction with other pest control methods for comprehensive fly control.

Is it easy to replace components like UV bulbs and adhesive traps?

Replacing components is typically straightforward, and most parts are readily available for maintenance purposes.

Does it require professional installation, or can it be set up by the user?

While professional installation is an option, many users can set up the device themselves with the provided instructions and mounting hardware.

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