Thermacell takes pride in creating products that are highly effective and make being outdoors more enjoyable. Thermacell products have been field tested by the Department of Defense and are endorsed by the North American Hunting Club, Good Housekeeping Institute and Parade Magazine.
HOW IT WORKS
Thermacell Insect Repellents Use Allethrin for Ultimate Protection The key to creating Thermacell’s unique 15 x 15-foot zone of protection is allethrin. All devices operate on a single butane cartridge, which heats a repellent mat releasing allethrin, a synthetic copy of the natural repellent found in chrysanthmum flowers. It repels mosquitoes, black flies, and no-see-ums, and will not harm humans or pets. Within minutes after turning on the Lantern or Appliance, the repellent creates a 15 by 15-foot (225 square-foot) area of repellency, the size of an average deck, patio, or campsite.
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ThermaCELL MR-9SB Mosquito Repellent Lantern Dark Bronze
ThermaCell Dark Bronze Mosquito Repellent Lantern provides unmatched protection with a stylish design. Enjoy the outdoors without smelling like a can of bug spray or constantly swatting them away. The ThermaCell Dark Bronze Lantern is effective at repelling mosquitoes, black flies and other flying insects. Simply place the lantern near you to create a mosquito barrier. This lantern is safe to place anywhere, its flameless design makes it safe for use around pets and children.
The ThermaCell Dark Bronze Lantern operates on a single butane cartridge, which heats a mat releasing allethrin, a synthetic copy of a natural insecticide found in pyrethrum flowers, creating a 15 x 15 foot comfort zone. Each repellent mat provides up to four hours of protection and each butane cartridge provides up to 12 hours of operation.
*Thermacell appliances are for outdoor use only.
Specification:
Color: Dark Bronze
Odor free undetectable to animals
Repels up to 98% of mosquitoes
Provides a 15 x 15 ft "Bug-Free-Zone"
Light operates on three AAA batteries (not included)
Decorative design for patio and backyard entertaining
Four LED lights have low and high illumination settings
Mosquito repellent operates on a single butane cartridge
Also repels black flies, no-see-ums, and other flying insects
Dual-function: Repellent and light features can be used together or separately
Remove battery cover on the bottom of the lantern. Install 3 AAA-size batteries (not included). Replace battery cover. The batteries power 3 LED lights and will provide lantern light for a maximum of 50 hours.
To turn lantern light on, push, the black switch on the bottom of the lantern to the “ON” position. If lantern light does not turn on, replace batteries. When finished using the light, push the switch to the “OFF” position.
Remove one ThermaCELL® Mosquito Repellent mat from wrapper. Mats last a maximum of 4 hours. Mat turns from pale blue to white when repellent has been exhausted.
Insert the mat under the grill at the top of the lantern
Remove the butane cartridge cap and screw the cartridge into the opening on the bottom of the lantern by turning the cartridge clockwise until it stops. Make sure the cartridge is fully inserted.
To activate the mosquito repellent, grasp the lantern collar and rotate collar to the right until the indicator line points to “ON”. The gas will begin to flow.
Wait approximately 5 to 10 seconds then rotate lantern collar further to the right until the indicator line points to “START”. You should hear a clicking noise.
To verify that the mosquito repellent is activated look at the oval view hole located on the lantern collar to the right of the “START” button. An orange light will glow. If here is no orange light, rotate indicator line back to the “ON” position and repeat rotation to the “START” position two to three times in rapid succession.
If there is still no orange light visible in the view hole, make sure the cartridge is completely screwed into place. Also check the amount of fuel in the cartridge. If cartridge is empty or near empty, remove cartridge and replace with a new ThermaCELL® cartridge.
Do not touch the grill; it will be hot after a few minutes. Some visible vapor will appear during use. This is normal. When finished using the lantern, rotate the lantern collar to the left until the line points to “OFF”. Allow lantern to cool completely before storing.
To replace a used mat, turn off lantern and allow to cool completely. Push the used mat out by inserting a fresh mat.
What is the shelf life of the pads? They lose 5% effectiveness every 10 years.
Where can customers get LED replacement lights? You can''t replace the bulbs.
What is the life expectancy of the LED lights? Life expectancy of the LED lights (not the batteries) is 10,000+ hours.
What is the life expectancy of both the handheld unit and the lantern? Approximately 3 years. Although, some appliances have lasted over 10.
Optional Accessories :
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent
Thermacell® Mosquito Repellent Refills come in a variety of quantities.
To continue to repel mosquitoes repellent mats should be replaced after 4 hours of use. Butane cartridges last up to 12 hours each.
Refills fit all Thermacell mosquito repellent models.
Mats
Each mat lasts up to 4 hours Mats can be stored for long periods of time A mat can be used for short periods of time; turn unit off and restart when ready If time between uses will be more than one week, store the mat in a dry, dark place Insect repellent in the mat is allethrin, a synthetic copy of pyrethin The natural insect repellent pyrethin comes from the pyrethin flower, a member of the chrysanthe~mum family Fits all Thermacell appliances and lanterns
Butane Cartridges
Each butane cartridge lasts up to 12 hours Butane cartridges can be stored for long periods of time A butane cartridge can be used for short periods of time; turn unit off and restart when ready Fits all Thermacell models
