While everything has been done to create the safest and most dependable product possible, any electrical apparatus used near water presents a potential hazard. For this reason, and in order to use this product most efficiently, a few simple rules must be folowed in the installation and maintenance of your bug lite fish feeder.

1)      Install the feeder about four feet above the water. Placement on a wood post with a wood cross-arm is recommended. If the location is subject to high winds, mount the feeder as close to the post and the cross-arm as practicable.

2)      Do not install the feeder in a swimming area. If the feeder should fall in the water when it is connected to its power supply, anyone in the water could be electrocuted or seriously injured. A spot near a dock and out of the way of boat traffic is a good location for the feeder. The dock will provide shelter for fish and will be an ideal place for fishing.

3)      Avoid allowing light from the cone to shine on the dock or any other structure, since many of the insects may land on the structure rather than flying into the feeder. Best results will probably occur if the light is aimed directly across the water away from the nearest land.

4)      Connect the bug lite fish feeder to 115 volt AC power with the marine-type, waterproof connector that is provided. Do not use the standard male and female cord connector that is provided with many extension cords. Those are not designed for use near water. Your cable must be three-wire, indoor/outdoor cable, or its equivalent. If your cable will be underground or underwater, an underground-rated, water-proof cable must be used. These cables are available at many hardware and electrical supply stores. Attach the green wire from you cable to the green post of the connector, the black wire to the yellow post, and the white wire to the silver post.

5)      Be certain that your electrical system is properly grounded. The bug lite fish feeder is designed for use only with a three-wire, grounded electrical system. Maximum safety may be obtained by connecting the feeder to a ground fault interrupter circuit.

6)      Since turning the unit on and off daily shortens the life of the bulb, and since the unit uses only about 2 ½ kilowatt hours of electricity per 24 hours of operation, it may be just as economical to leave the unit in operation throughout the day during the entire “bug season”. However, insects are attracted to the unit only at night.

7)      Clean the circular bulb and the cone around it occasionally, when it becomes soiled from insects. This will improve the brilliance of the light. A crust of  insects will also be formed around the fan inside the cones. This crust should be removed periodically to prevent drag on the fan and damage to the motor. The screen at the rear of the housing should also be cleaned when it becomes clogged with insects. Since the ultra violet rays from the “black light” may be harmful to the eyes, we recommend that the light be unplugged, or the entire unit be shut off during the cleaning process.

For reasons of safety, the housing unit is made of plastic materials that are nonconductors of electricity. This plastic is also highly resistant to shock and deterioration in the outdoor elements. The light source and the reflector cone are the result of considerable testing. The light is a 32 watt ultra violet bulb. Tests have indicated that this light is most effective in attracting night flying insects. The light will lose some of its brilliance in time, and may need to be replaced after a few years of operation. It can of course, burn out prior to this time. The motors are also of the finest quality available, and should last for many years under normal operating conditions.