Battery
Compartment:
The RatZap battery
compartment is located on the top of the unit. Pull the securing tap
back and lift the battery compartment door. Properly install 4 “AA”
batteries in the black battery holder and re-secure the lid to the
battery compartment.
Recommended Batteries: The performance of
your Zapper will depend upon:
- The quality of batteries (see chart below);
- The amount of time your unit is turned on;
- The number of rodents killed.
| OK to Use |
Battery Type |
Expected Use |
| YES |
Energizer E2 Lithiums |
These batteries cost more, but provide great performance
and a much longer life than other batteries. You’ll get up to
30 kills per set. |
| YES |
Duracell Ultras with M3 Technology or Energizer E2
Titaniums |
These batteries are affordably priced and will provide a
maximum life of 30 to 60 days, depending on amount of usage.
You’ll get up to 10 kills per set. |
| OKAY |
Alkaline Batteries |
These batteries have a limited life and fewer kills per
set than the others. |
| NO |
Heavy Duty, Super Heavy Duty, Extra Heavy Duty, Carbon
Zinc, non- alkaline |
Will NOT work |
| NO |
NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) or NMH Rechargeables |
Will NOT work |
| OPTIONAL |
Rat Pack attachment. Allows you to use 4
D-cell batteries with any Rat Zapper. Batteries not
included. |
Great for larger rodent infestations. Performance
equivalent to the AA Energizer E2
Lithiums |
What does the red light on the
RatZap mean?
There are two uses for the light on the top of the unit.
- Battery check- every time you turn the RatZap
on, the light will blink on then off to let you know the batteries
are good. If the light starts to dim you should replace the
batteries with fresh batteries. (See Recommended Batteries chart
above.)
- Rodent Check- The light will repeatedly blink
when the RatZap needs to be emptied. Just hold the RatZap over an
appropriate receptacle, tilt it, and let the rodent slide
out.
- To reset the RatZap- Turn it OFF, then
re-bait and place the unit on a flat surface where you suspect
rodents exist. Then, turn the RatZap ON again.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
(Remove batteries)
If dust, dirt or other contaminants accumulate in the RatZap, you
may need to do some cleaning. You will usually know if cleaning is
needed because the RatZap may buzz or the light will blink
repeatedly when you turn it on. Remove batteries before cleaning for
safety.
- We recommend that you use an inexpensive thin aluminum pan
approximately 2 inches deep and large enough, in width and length,
to accommodate the unit.
- Fill the pan with approximately 1 inch of warm/hot water, with
ample amount of dish detergent. Set the RatZap in the pan and let
it soak for approximately 1 hour (to loosen debris.)
- Using a soft bristle or bottle brush commonly found in the
cookware section of you local supermarket, gently brush the bottom
of your RatZap.
- To rinse, carefully allow a gentle stream of fresh water to
flow over the cleaned bottom surface of the RatZap. Do not spray
the unit out or allow moisture to intrude into the electronics
that are housed at the top of the unit, as this may cause the
electronics to short out and impair the performance.
- After cleaning the bottom of the RatZap thoroughly, stand the
unit on end (with open end on bottom) to accelerate the drying
process. When the RatZap is completely dry, put it back into
service.
Can It Be Used
Outdoors?
Yes it can. However if the moisture intrudes into
your RatZap it can damage the electronics or “trip” the circuit so
that you will not be successful in eradicating the intended rodents.
The best solution for continuous use outdoors is to purchase a PVC
tube that is 6” in diameter and approximately 18” in length. Also
purchase a cap for one end of the PVC tube. After outfitting the
RatZap with quality batteries and baiting the unit with dry bait,
place the RatZap in the tube so that the back end of the RatZap is
toward the capped end of the PVC tube. Place the PVC tube containing
the RatZap in a location of suspected rodent activity and secure the
tube so that it will not roll or rock when the rodent enters the
tube or RatZap. Rodents do not want to enter anything that does not
provide stable footing. Another temporary solution for the outdoor
use of the RatZap is to place the unit under a weather-proofed tarp,
or you can place the unit in a plastic freezer bag that completely
covers the RatZap except for the entry. Use a rubber band to secure
the plastic bag to the RatZap.
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