Flowtron BK-15D Installation & Operation Instructions page 2

Maintenance
Cleaning: Your insect killer is equipped with self-cleaning grids
and require no special maintenance other than cleaning insect
debris from the bottom of the unit. This should be done frequent-
ly using a small soft brush or blower such as a portable hair
dryer, or the exhaust attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning. Do not clean your
insect killer with a water spray or the like.
Bulb Replacement
1. Disconnect unit from electric source.
2. Depress latch and remove plastic bulb retainer
at base of unit as shown.
3. Bulb can now be pulled down out of the upper
socket.
4. Insert replacement bulb into upper socket..
5. Replace plastic bulb retainer and secure latch.
Flowtron warrants your electronic insect killer to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service for two years from date of 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 two year period from the original purchase date.
The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any Flowtron bug killer which as 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 so as to adversely affect its performance and reliability. Service by unauthorized parties voids your warranty. Warranty covers only the original purchaser. Commercial and/or professional use is
excluded from warranty coverage.
Flowtron neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other liability in connection with its product. 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.
If the unit fails to operate during the warranty period, send the product, along with purchase receipt showing purchase date and description of the problem to: Flowtron Service Center, 15 Highland Avenue, Malden, MA
02148. Transportation costs for returning any defective product are the responsibility of the consumer.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
P ro b l e m
A.Bulbs do not light and no high voltage on grid.
B.Bulbs light, but no high voltage on grid.
" M a i n t e n a n c e " .
C.Intermittent or continuous sparking between
grid rods.
D.Bulb lights, but no longer attracts insects.
Any problems you encounter that are not corrected by the action recommended in this chart should be referred to the Flowtron Service Department, 781-321-2300
Security Wall Bracket
Model SB 300
Attractive welded steel bracket with
locking feature to help prevent theft.
6 1/2" long with 10" extension.
Powerful Lures:
Mosquito Attractant – MA 1000
Mosquito Attractant – MA 1000-6 (six pack)
Fly Sex lure – FA 5000
Makes your insect killer more
effective in eliminating
mosquitoes and flies.
Flowtron Outdoor Products, 15 Highland Ave, Malden, MA 02148 • 800-343-3280 • www.Flowtron.com
Model
Bulb
BK 15D
BK 40D
BK 80D
Bulb
Retainer
Two Year Limited Warranty
Tro u bleshooting and Repair Analy s i s
C a u t i o n : unplug unit before serv i c i n g
Possible Cause
1. No electrical power.
2. Lamp(s) not seated properly
3. Starter defective.
4. Burned-out bulb(s).
1. Shorted grids.
2. Transformer defective.
1. Gap between grid rods is too small.
2. Grid clogged with foreign material.
1. Invisible blacklight output reduced
due to bulb age.
Flowtron Insect Killer Accessories
Replacement Bulbs
Bulb Type
15 watt U-shaped bulb
40 watt U-shaped bulb
40 watt U-shaped bulb(2)
N o t i c e : Ultraviolet or "black light" is invisible to the eye, and its
ability to attract insects diminishes over time. Therefore, although
the bulb appears to be functioning it should be replaced every
season to maintain optimal "black light" eff e c t i v e n e s s .
C o rre c t i o n
1. Check fuse or circuit breaker. Check extension cord.
2. Check all sockets for proper seating and alignment.
3. Starter replacement by manufacturer required..
4. Replace bulb.
1 . Examine killing grid for material build-up. See cleaning under
2. Replace by manufacturer required.
1. Unplug unit and adjust grids by bending back into alignment using
insulated screwdriver.
2. Clean grid using an air blower.
1. Replace bulb. See bulb replacement section of owner's manual.
Security Lantern Pole
Model SP 200B
Lantern pole has 1" diameter
steel tubing. Locking feature helps
prevent theft.
10 feet long with 14" extension.
Replacement Bulbs
Yearly replacement recommended
to maintain maximum black light
output.
Flowtron
BF-35
BF-190
BF-150
557 8109 Rev 6