FLY KILLER ELECTRIC GRID 220V 174358

Give the voltage and frequency of the supply, and the area to be covered. The maker’s units above are rated 220–240 V at 50 Hz, and the manual says to check the voltage before use. If the circuit is 60 Hz, ask the supplier to confirm the unit is rated for it.^[1]

Order spare lamps with it. The same manual says the lamps must be replaced after 13,500 hours, because the UV output falls over time. Ask for the lamp type, cap size and part number of the unit offered so the spares match.^[1]

Fit it where the grid cannot be touched and away from anything that burns. The manual warns of high voltage, says to disconnect the power before cleaning, to keep the unit away from flammable materials and to clean the collection tray regularly.^[1]

On ships inspected under the US CDC Vessel Sanitation Program, insect-control devices that electrocute or stun flying insects are not permitted in food areas. VSP inspects every vessel on an international voyage with a stop at a US port that carries 13 or more passengers. Food areas include food display, handling, preparation, service and storage areas, warewashing areas, clean equipment storage and linen storage.^[2]

The same standards say no insect-control device, light traps included, may be placed over food storage, preparation or service areas, warewashing or clean equipment. Dead insects and fragments must not fall onto exposed food or clean items, and trapped insects must be removed often enough to stop them building up. The VSP construction guidelines give the same rule for new installations.^[2][3]