Assembly Instructions
HORSE  PAL® model B, 03/28/2002

unpackaged parts   completed unit
 
PARTS LIST
part nameqty.
  
black target ball1 
inflation needle1 
hex/slot-headed screw 4 
washer4 
self-locking nut12 
1½ inch long bolt8 
plastic outer top1 
metal inner top1 
part nameqty.
  
legs 4 
"W" shaped hanger    1 
wire link1 
tent cover1 
plated brace rod4 
clear container1 
screen cone1 
steel post1 

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1 1) Using the 1 1/2 inch long bolts and the self-locking nuts. Fasten 3 of the 4 legs to the inside of the metal top with the bolt heads on the outside of the top (Fig. 1). Before you fasten in the 4th leg, place one end of the "W" hanger into the end of the leg opposite the 4th leg and then place the other end of the "W" hanger into the end of the 4th leg as it is fastened into place (Fig. 2). NOTE: the "W" hanger can not be put in place after all four legs are secured.

Figure 2


Figure 3 2) TARGET BALL

CAUTION: Inflating the ball cold or overinflating will damage the ball. Warm the ball to at least 70 degrees F (21 degrees C). Place the inflation needle into the valve with a twisting motion until the inflation needle hits the bottom of the valve. NOTE: The needle does not go all the way through the valve. Using care not to over-inflate use a bicycle pump or other inflation device and inflate the ball until firm (Fig.3). It takes a significant inflation pressure to overcome the seal of the valve.

3) Hook the large end of the black tubing covered link wire into the eye of the target ball (Fig. 4) and hook the other end of the link wire over the "W" hanger wire (Fig 5). Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6 4) Place the fiberglass-screen-and-canvas tent cover over the legs and metal inner top, aligning the seams of the screen and corners of the tent with the legs (Fig. 6).
5) Place a brace rod in each of the 4 lower "pockets" of the tent with one "eye" end of a brace rod in each corner (Fig. 7). Figure 7
Figure 8 6) Place the threaded portion of the brace rod through the "eye" of the adjacent brace rod so that a leg is "captured" between the two (Fig 8).
7) Using a 7/16 inch wrench, screw a self-locking nut, with a washer underneath, on each of the 4 brace rod threads, but do not tighten at this time (Fig. 9). Figure 9
Figure 10 8) Pull the tent down snugly and evenly, making sure the tent cut-outs for the rods are centered on each corner (Fig. 10).
Now tighten the nuts enough to hold the tent down snugly (Fig. 11). Figure 11
Figure 12 9) Using the 4 screws, fasten the outer top to the legs (Fig 12).
10) Place the cone screen in the container (Fig. 13) and screw into the outer top. (Fig 14) Figure 13

Figure 14

Figure 15 11) After selecting the location for the trap according to the trap-use instructions, drive the steel rod into the ground until the blade is below ground level (Fig. 15).
12) Lift the trap and place it over the steel rod so that the rod is inside one of the four legs when the trap is siting on the ground. (Fig. 16) If used around livestock, make sure the trap is protected from physical damage by a "curious" animal. Figure 16

HORSE PAL SITE SET-UP

1) Select an area where a breeze will keep the ball in motion and the ball is clearly visible to flies for a long distance in all directions. Do not place trap next to a building or other visual obstacle that will "hide" the trap from a fly's sight.

2) Place the trap on level ground so that the ball will hang evenly between the legs of the trap.

3) Drive the steel rod in the ground until the blade is below ground level. Place one leg of the trap over the rod so that it is inside the leg to prevent the trap from blowing over in the wind.

4) If the trap is used to protect livestock and the animals tend to linger in a particular area, it is helpful to place the trap near that area. Select an area that is outside the stable or paddock, or otherwise fence in an area to protect the trap from physical damage from a curious animal.

5) If the trap is to be used in conjunction with a swimming pool, it may help to place the trap near the pool and move it further away when the pool is in use if the trap interferes with pool activity.

6) The trap seems more effective for horseflies if placed out in the open. Deerflies seem to "hunt" along the edge of woods or hedgerows and the trap may be more effective for deerflies in that location.

For reasons not understood, moving the trap just a few feet can sometimes dramatically change the effectiveness of the trap.

HORSE PAL USE

DO NOT USE INSECTICIDES IN OR AROUND THE TRAP! The trapped flies will die in the container. Insecticides discourage flies from approaching the trap. If an insecticide is accidently used, thoroughly wash off the insecticide.

When flies fill the clear container not more than above about 1/2 of the screen cone, unscrew the clear container leaving the screen cone inside the container. Place a flat object over the top of the trap opening to retain the flies in the lower portion of the trap until the clear container is replaced. Fill the container with water to drown any remaining live flies, if necessary, before removing the screen cone to dispose of the trapped flies.

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4552 Poygan Avenue
Omro, WI 54963-9619
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