Safety Information - PestWest UV-Ameter Manual De Instrucciones

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Thank you for purchasing The pesTWesT uV-a meTer. please read
Through These insTrucTions carefully before aTTempTing To
use The meTer. please also reTain These insTrucTions for fuTure
reference.
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The PestWest UV-A meter has been specifically designed to measure the
condition of the ultraviolet light output of UVA insect attracting fluorescent
lamps fitted in electronic fly traps. The PestWest UV-A meter is a mobile, hand-
held device and is suitable for use with electronic fly traps with a total combined
lamp wattage of between 10 and 160 Watts.
The meter features a 10 point coloured LED bar indicator scale and utilises only
two simple function buttons. The meter has the ability to measure and store
ambient UV light levels from the area of measurement to accurately calculate the
actual UV levels emitted by the trap.
The PestWest UV-A meter is powered by two AAA alkaline batteries and has a
low battery indicator system combined with an automatic power down system
to save battery life (if the unit is no longer used for 30 seconds.)
tHE PEStWESt uV-a MEtEr can bE uSEd For tWo SPEcIFIc
FunctIonS:
A. To measure the condition of the UVA output of the lamps fitted in an
electronic fly trap to determine if replacement is required.
B. To measure the ambient UVA light levels for optimal siting of new fly traps

SaFEty InForMatIon

1. Use only for measuring ultraviolet light from insect traps fitted with
fluorescent lamps.
2. Avoid long periods of exposure to UV light in close proximity.
3. WARNING! – Do not insert tape measures into energized electric fly killers.
Failure to comply with this safety instruction may result in electric shock
causing serious injury or death.
a. MEaSurInG tHE condItIon oF tHE uVa outPut oF tHE LaMPS
FIttEd In an ELEctronIc FLy traP
The UV lamps in electronic fly traps should be changed at least once per year,
to maintain maximum efficiency. Lamps are most attractive to the target flying
insects when less than one year old.
This is because the UV light emitted by the tubes at a wavelength of 350-375
nanometres diminishes with use. Light of this wavelength is invisible to the
human eye. Daily switching on and off of the lamps results in an even faster loss
of the effective UV emission. Therefore leave the tubes switched on continuously
and change them at least once per year (preferably at the onset of increased fly
activity after the winter).
The UVA light output power from an insect attracting fluorescent lamp also
decreases proportionally with the distance from the lamp(s). Therefore it is
important to take the measurement at the correct distance from the trap to
determine the UVA light output power condition of the lamps.
The meter should be pointed directly at the trap from a specific distance from
the lamps/trap as specified in Table 1.
tabLE 1
10 Watts 20 Watts 30 Watts 50 Watts
Total combined
lamp Wattage
1.3 1.5 2.0 2.2
Distance from Trap
(Metres)
4¼ft 5ft 6½ft 7¼ft
Distance from Trap
(Ft/Inches)
(51in) (60in) (78in) (87in)
Note – The total combined lamp wattage as shown in table 1 above is the
sum of the wattage of each individual lamp within a given trap. For example,
a Chameleon 1x2 is fitted with two 15W lamps, so the total combined lamp
wattage is 30W. Looking at Table 1 you would need to hold the PestWest UV-A
meter at a distance of 2metres away from the trap to take a proper measurement
of a Chameleon 1x2.
80 Watts
2.5
8¼ft
(99in)