FAQ

Normally, a bottle of insecticide concentrate makes a 55 gallon drum of spray solution. The following assumes the concentrate has been properly diluted and the volume used is the diluted solution.

There are four factors used in the formula below to calculate how much insecticide is used over time.

1.) How many nozzles are in the system? N

2.) How many times a day does the system spray (frequency)? F

3.) How long does it spray each time in seconds? S

4.) At what pressure are you spraying? P The pressure is adjusted with the needle valve and read on the adjacent pressure gauge. The higher the pressure the more spray is used within a given time.

Here is an example: At 200psi each nozzle sprays 0.746 gph. Divide by 3600 to convert that to gallons per second, and the result is .0002333 g/sec. Use this factor as P in the formula below.

Gallons used per day = N x F x S x P

Example: a system with 30 nozzles, sprayed 3 times a day, for 40 seconds each, at 200 psi

N = 30, F = 3, S = 40, P = .0002333

Gallons per day = 30 x 3 x 40 x .0002333 = .83988

Normally, a bottle of insecticide concentrate makes a 55 gallon drum of spray solution. The following assumes the concentrate has been properly diluted and the volume used is the diluted solution.

There are four factors used in the formula below to calculate how much insecticide is used over time.

1.) How many nozzles are in the system? N

2.) How many times a day does the system spray (frequency)? F

3.) How long does it spray each time in seconds? S

4.) At what pressure are you spraying? P The pressure is adjusted with the needle valve and read on the adjacent pressure gauge. The higher the pressure the more spray is used within a given time.

Here are a few examples: At 100psi each nozzle sprays 0.59 gph. Divide by 3600 to convert that to gallons per second, and the result is .0001638 g/sec. Use this factor as P in the formula below.
For 160 psi, P = .0002083. For 200 psi, P = .0002333.

Gallons used per day = N x F x S x P

Example: a system with 30 nozzles, sprayed 3 times a day, for 40 seconds each, at 160 psi

N = 30, F = 3, S = 40, P = .0002083

Gallons per day = 30 x 3 x 40 x .0002083 = .74988 

Analog VS Digital Clocks – What is the difference?

When designing your system, one important consideration is the type of clock used to initiate the misting cycle, Analog or Digital. It’s important to understand that the clock initiates the misting time; it does not govern the duration. The duration of misting time (how long your system will spray) is controlled by a timer relay that is the same on both Analog and Digital systems. The difference between the two clocks comes down to simplicity or flexibility of a misting schedule. See comparison below:

Digital: 24 hour, 7 day programmable with LCD display and replaceable battery backup. The appeal of this type of time clock is its flexibility. Misting times may be programmed for different times of the day on different days of the week. For example, during the week (Mon -Fri) the Misting times may be set for 5am, 10am, 4pm,and 10pm, and on the weekends for 6am and 11pm.

Analog:  24 hour quartz driven time clock with a 7 day battery backup. The appeal of this type of time clock is its simplicity. At a glance you see the entire daily program, misting times are set with captive trippers and may be set at any quarter hour of the day. The program operates the same every day of the week.

Winterizing your Fly Control system is required if you live in a climate where the temperature can drop below freezing. Because water expands slightly when it freezes, water in lines or the pump can cause damage leading to downtime and costly replacement parts (damage due to freezing is not covered under warranty). Here’s how to do it: First, flush the lines and nozzles with clean water by allowing the pump to run continuously for about 5 minutes. Flushing the lines will prevent any residual insecticide from congealing during a prolonged shut down. Second, disconnect the output line going to the nozzles. If the Tank is the lowest point in the system the line should drain by gravity. If it is not, find the low spot(s) in the system and disconnect the line and allow it to drain. If you have an air compressor connect it to the output line and remove the furthest nozzle and blow out the water in the line. Finally, remove the intake line, connect a short piece of 1/4″ tubing to the output fitting and place the other end in the tank (This is so any fluid in the pump will be deposited in the tank and not all over you). Run the pump 10-15 seconds to clear any solution that may be in the pump. If your tank is outdoors, replace the protective cover to keep your system clean and dry. If you have prolonged periods of below freezing temperatures, you may want to bring the pump indoors for the winter.

First, access the receiver by removing the 2 faceplate screws and lift the faceplate off to expose the contents of the control box. ****Do not touch or remove any wires****. On the front edge of the receiver is a row of three buttons. Below the buttons to the right is the Power/Program LED. Note: If the receiver is getting power, the Power/Program LED will have a slow red blink. If the LED is not blinking, the receiver is not getting power. 

 With the control box powered ON in the Auto position, press the middle Program button for approximately 5 seconds then release; The Power/Program LED will alternately blink Blue and Purple then turn solid Blue. Now, press and release the pushbutton on the Remote transmitter. The receiver LED will flash and return to a slow red blink. Test the remote for proper functionality; Repeat process if remote fails to pair. Replace the faceplate and faceplate screws.

Sometimes it is necessary to reset the Receiver. To reset; hold down the middle Program button for 15 seconds. During this time the Power/Program LED will switch from red to purple to blue to blinking red. Release the Program button the follow the programing instructions above to program the remote

PROGRAMMING THE DIGITAL CLOCK

Setting the Clock:

• While pressing and holding down the CLOCK button, press the MIN button until the correct minute is displayed. (Pressing and holding down the MIN button allows for quick scroll.)
• While pressing and holding the CLOCK button, press the HOUR button. Select the correct time.
• While pressing and holding the CLOCK button, press the DAY button. Select the correct day.

Programming the Timer:

• Press the TIMER button once.
• Press the DAY button once. The display will show daily program option 1: Mon – Sun, 7 days a week. Pressing the DAY button to toggle through the remaining 14 program options.
• Press the HOUR and MIN buttons to set the desired spray cycle ON time. (Ex 7:00AM)
• Next press the TIMER button once to proceed to the OFF setting.
• Press the DAY button to match the same day(s) used for the ON time setting.
• Next press the HOUR and MIN buttons to set the corresponding OFF time one minute later than programmed ON time. (Ex 7:01am).
• Repeat steps 1. – 6. to program all desired spray cycles. The clock allows 16 unique programs.
• Press the CLOCK button to exit programing.
• Important: Review programmed times. Stepwise pressing the TIMER button allows you to scroll through program settings to ensure that ON and OFF times have been programmed one minute apart from one-another. 
• Press the CLOCK button to exit programming.

NOTE: Programmed times only start spray events and do not affect the duration of these spray events. Spray event duration is set by the Control Box Spray Time Adjustment Knob (Fig. 1, 1.c.).  Spray time duration can be set between 5 – 180 sec.

Clock Timer Modes:

Pressing the MANUAL button changes the clock mode. The mode active is identified by the display indicator bar appearing over ON/AUTO/OFF printed on the clock face. See Fig. 5 below: the indicator bar shows the clock in AUTO mode. Below in Fig. 7 the indicator bar shows the clock in ON mode.

• AUTO mode: The clock must be in AUTO mode with the power LED off for routine spray programming to perform.Toggle to AUTO by repeatedly pressing the MANUAL button passing from ON to AUTO to OFF and back to AUTO so that when in AUTO the power LED is off.
• ON mode: Manually turning the system ON can be useful for troubleshooting. However, leaving the clock in ON will override the system functions (i.e. suspends spray cycles, disables the remote and renders the MIST NOW feature inoperable). From the ON mode, return to AUTO by toggling from ON to AUTO to OFF and again back to AUTO mode.
• OFF mode: The OFF mode turns off the TIMER programs and suspends spray cycles. However, the system remote and the MIST NOW feature, where applicable, remain operable.

Quick Guide:

Press: TIMER; HOUR (Ex. 7:00AM when HOUR is pressed 7 times).

Press: TIMER; HOUR; MIN (Ex 7:01AM when HOUR is pressed 7 times and MIN pressed once).

Press: CLOCK to exit programming.

Press: TIMER; TIMER (to verify set ON is 7:00AM and that set OFF is 7:01AM.)

Press: CLOCK to exit programming.

Fig. 5

Digital Clock Battery

Digital clocks rely on a lithium CR2032 battery to retain programming during power loss. Over time this battery will drain and will need to be replaced. The battery drains more rapidly when there is no power to the system. Therefore when winterizing a system, rather than unplugging it, switch the clock mode from AUTO to OFF to conserve the battery. Replace the CR2032 battery if the clock display dims, does not show, or if programmed spray times are not staying saved. 

To replace a battery:

• Disconnect power to the system.
• Unscrew the face plate from the inclosure.
• Carefully orient the plate to allow access to the back of the clock.
• Using a coin or broad screwdriver, remove the screw cap to the battery compartment by turning clockwise.
• Remove the old battery replacing it with a new one.
• Replace the battery compartment screw cap.
• Reattach the face plate and reconnect system power.

Click the links below for Assembly/Operation Manuals

AMS-A

AMS-S1M

Click the link below for General Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

Products covered

The following Mosquito Misting system products manufactured by Mosquito Control Equipment are covered by this limited warranty: AMS-MM, AMS-MM+20, AMS-S1M, AMS-A, and AMS-D

How long is the warranty?

The standard one year warranty begins on the date of purchase and lasts for one year. A two year warranty can be purchased for $66.30, it begins on date of purchase and lasts two years.

What is covered

This Limited Warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period.

What is not covered

1) Filters. 2) Damage due to misuse, abuse, neglect, theft, vandalism, unauthorized repairs or attempted repairs, natural disasters, acts of God or terrorism. 3) Damage in shipping to or from the manufacturer. 4) Shipping and packaging of a system returned for a warranty claim. 5) Any special, indirect, exemplary, incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the product, any other materials or services furnished hereunder, to the greatest extent allowed by applicable law.

How to make a Warranty claim

Please contact the factory by email, telephone or mail and provide your name, ship to address, telephone #, email address, serial #, date of purchase and a description of the product defect.  A warranty technician will be assigned to your case and contact you to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem. If the product must be sent to a factory service center for repair they will issue you a return authorization # and provide you shipping instructions. Please do not return products to the factory without a return authorization number as they will be rejected, returned to sender freight collect. This warranty is the sole exclusive remedy regarding any potential defects of the product and is limited to the repair or replacement of the product purchased.