Specs, Safety & Warranty https://help.mistaway.com/category/specs-safety-warranty/ MistAway TechSelfHelp Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:27:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://help.mistaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cropped-MistAway-Help-Logo-32x32.png Specs, Safety & Warranty https://help.mistaway.com/category/specs-safety-warranty/ 32 32 Gen 1.3: Schematic and Components https://help.mistaway.com/gen-1-3-schematic-and-components/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/gen-1-3-schematic-and-components/ The operations of the Gen 1.3 are managed by a digital controller and a number of electro-mechanical components.  Information about mist schedules, duration, and agitating the insecticide are entered into the controller by the user. Components – Mounted to Chassis on Drum Lid Digital Controller – accepts user input, displays unit operating mode and status, […]

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]]> The operations of the Gen 1.3 are managed by a digital controller and a number of electro-mechanical components.  Information about mist schedules, duration, and agitating the insecticide are entered into the controller by the user.


Components – Mounted to Chassis on Drum Lid

  • Digital Controller – accepts user input, displays unit operating mode and status, controls electromechanical components.
  • Remote Receiver & Antenna – receives signal from handheld remote transmitter
  • Pump & Motor – atomizes drum contents through nozzle circuit.  Pump pressure typically set to 240 psi.
  • Agitating Valve (optional) – One path through the valve routes fluid to the nozzle circuit.  The other path recirculates fluid in the drum through j-tube mixing assembly.
  • Plastic Housing & Cover – protects components from the elements.  The cover may be locked to the housing to secure access to the controller.  The housing contains ports to the nozzle circuit tubing as well as to an optional Zone Kit.  On units with an agitating valve, a pressure gauge is mounted into the plastic housing.

Components – Inside Drum

  • Pump Intake Line and Filter – Pump intake positioned near bottom of drum.  Filter ensures debris is not drawn into pump and nozzle circuit.
  • J-tube Mixing Assembly (on units with optional Agitating Valve)  – To ensure thorough mixing, during agitation, fluid is pushed through a j-shaped tube assembly at the bottom of the drum.
  • Auto-Drain Valve – ensures rapid increase in nozzle circuit pressure on pump startup and rapid decrease on shutdown.

Other Components

  • Remote Transmitter – 3-button remote enables the user to start a mist, stop a mist and skip the next scheduled mist.
  • Unit Cover – Weatherproof fabric cover provides protection of the unit from the elements.

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]]> Gen 1.3: Functionality and Capacity https://help.mistaway.com/gen-1-3-functionality-and-capacity/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/gen-1-3-functionality-and-capacity/ Base Functionality   MistAway’s Drum-Based Misting Unit, Gen 1.3, is designed to atomize a dilute insecticide (typically contained in a 55 gallon drum) through an installed nozzle circuit to control mosquitoes and other annoying insects. The capacity of the unit is dependent on the configuration of the nozzle circuit.  A practical field maximum for one […]

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]]> Base Functionality
 
  • MistAway’s Drum-Based Misting Unit, Gen 1.3, is designed to atomize a dilute insecticide (typically contained in a 55 gallon drum) through an installed nozzle circuit to control mosquitoes and other annoying insects.
  • The capacity of the unit is dependent on the configuration of the nozzle circuit.  A practical field maximum for one zone is about  75 nozzles (some in parallel) connected by 750 feet of tubing.
  • The unit may be programmed to mist up to 24 times daily, with each mist cycle having its own independent duration.  A typical program will consist of 2 to 3 mist cycles per day, each with a 45 – 60 second duration, for a daily total of 90 – 180 seconds.
  • The unit will also mist in response to a signal from a handheld remote transmitter for a duration programmed by the user.

Optional Equipment and Functionality
 

  • Agitating Valve:  Each mist (including remote mists) will be preceded by an agitation cycle that will ensure thorough mixing of the drum contents prior to misting.  In addition, there is a capability to program a once-daily agitation that is independent of any programmed or remote mist.  The agitating valve also eliminates the possibility of a siphon emptying the drum contents.
  • Leak Detection:  In the event of a leak in the misting nozzle circuit, this option will shut-off the unit until the leak can be repaired.
  • Electronic Anti-Siphon Valve:  For units without agitation, addition of this valve eliminates the possibility of a siphon.
  • Wind Sensor: Sensor input will inhibit a programmed mist if the wind speed is higher than a user-defined limit for a 5 minute period following the scheduled mist.
  • Zone Kit:  Kit will enable the unit to either independently manage areas with two different application schedules or effectively double the protected area that the unit would otherwise support.
  • iMistAway Module: Allows the unit to be remotely monitored and controlled via an Internet connection.

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]]> Gen 3 Basics: Schematic and Components https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-basics-schematic-and-components/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-basics-schematic-and-components/ The operations of the Gen III+ are managed by a digital controller and a number of electro-mechanical components.  Information about mist schedules, duration, dosing and agitating the insecticide are entered into the controller by the user. Components – Interface and Controls Digital Controller – accepts user input, displays unit operating mode and status, controls electromechanical […]

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]]> The operations of the Gen III+ are managed by a digital controller and a number of electro-mechanical components.  Information about mist schedules, duration, dosing and agitating the insecticide are entered into the controller by the user.

Components – Interface and Controls

  • Digital Controller – accepts user input, displays unit operating mode and status, controls electromechanical components.
  • Remote Receiver & Antenna – receives signal from handheld remote transmitter. Receiver located on underside of enclosure lid.
  • LED warning light – annunciates unit status – warning, misting, suspended due to error or empty cartridge.  Located on top of enclosure lid.

Components – Fresh Water Flow Control

  • Supply Valve – opens to allow water to flow from faucet into batch tank.
  • Flow Meter – on inlet water line, measures flow into the batch tank.  Used to control insecticide dosing and error condition calculations.
  • Float Switch – closes supply valve when batch tank is full.
  • Flow Regulator – ensures smooth flow of water into batch tank. Positioned to ensure 2” air gap between water supply and batch tank contents.

Components – Insecticide Flow Control

  • Insecticide Cartridge –vented two-chamber bottle containing one of a number of concentrated insecticides.  This manual uses the word “bottle” interchangeably with “cartridge.”
  • Bottle Cap – enables secure connection to snap-in coupler.
  • Coupler – accepts snap-in cap.
  • Dosing Pump – precisely meters insecticide concentrate from the cartridge into the batch tank.

Components – Agitation and Atomization

  • Batch Tank – 2 gallon plastic tank with enough capacity to enable a 120 nozzle circuit to mist for 120 seconds.
  • Pump & Motor – atomizes batch tank contents through nozzle circuit.  Pump pressure typically set to 240 psi.
  • Agitation Valve – One path through the valve routes fluid to the nozzle circuit.  The other path recirculates fluid in the batch tank through the agitation line.  Each mist (including REMOTE MISTs, if remote agitation duration > 0) will be preceded by an agitation cycle that will ensure thorough mixing of the batch tank contents prior to misting.  In addition, there is a once daily agitation that is independent of any AUTO or REMOTE MIST.  The agitating valve also eliminates the possibility of a siphon emptying the batch tank contents.
  • Pump Intake Line and Filter – Pump intake positioned near bottom of batch tank.  Filter ensures debris is not drawn into pump and nozzle circuit.
  • Agitation Line – during agitation, batch tank contents are recirculated to ensure thorough mixing prior to misting.
  • Auto-Drain Valve – ensures rapid increase in nozzle circuit pressure on pump startup and rapid decrease on shutdown.

Components – Structural

  • Enclosure and Lid – sturdy powder-coated aluminum walls, locking lid, and aluminum chassis and feet.
  • Shroud – black plastic inner shelf with well for snap-in insecticide cartridge.  Supports recessed controller and pressure gauge.

Other Components

  • Remote Transmitter – 3-button remote enables the user to start a mist, stop a mist and skip the next scheduled mist.
  • Key – for lock that is located on top front wall of enclosure.

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]]> Gen 3 Basics: Functionality and Capacity https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-basics-functionality-and-capacity/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-basics-functionality-and-capacity/ Basic Functionality   MistAway’s Tankless Misting Unit, Gen III+, is a batch processing unit that precisely mixes water from a faucet and concentrated insecticide from a cartridge in a batch tank and then atomizes it through an installed nozzle circuit to control mosquitoes and other annoying insects. The capacity of the unit is dependent on […]

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]]> Basic Functionality
 
  • MistAway’s Tankless Misting Unit, Gen III+, is a batch processing unit that precisely mixes water from a faucet and concentrated insecticide from a cartridge in a batch tank and then atomizes it through an installed nozzle circuit to control mosquitoes and other annoying insects.
  • The capacity of the unit is dependent on the configuration of the nozzle circuit.  A practical field maximum for one zone is about 75 nozzles (some in parallel) connected by 750 feet of tubing.
  • The unit may be programmed to mist up to 24 times daily, with each mist cycle having its own independent duration.  A common program will consist of 2 to 3 mist cycles per day, each with a 45 – 60 second duration, for a daily total of 90 – 180 seconds.
  • The unit will also mist in response to a signal from a handheld remote transmitter for a duration programmed by the user.

Optional Equipment and Functionality
 

  • Wind Sensor: Sensor input will inhibit a programmed mist if the wind speed is higher than a user-defined limit for a 5 minute period following the scheduled mist.
  • Zone Kit:  Kit will enable the unit to either independently manage areas with two different application schedules or effectively double the protected area that the unit would otherwise support.
  • iMistAway Module:  Allows the unit to be remotely monitored and controlled via an Internet connection.

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]]> Gen 3 Backflow Prevention https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-backflow-prevention/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/gen-3-backflow-prevention/ Although the Gen 3 tankless unit connects directly to a water faucet, a RPZ (reduced pressure zone) valve is not required to be installed to prevent contamination of the water supply. The Gen 3 is engineered with an air gap that exceeds the relevant requirements as set out in the National Standard Plumbing Code. Click here to […]

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]]> Although the Gen 3 tankless unit connects directly to a water faucet, a RPZ (reduced pressure zone) valve is not required to be installed to prevent contamination of the water supply.

The Gen 3 is engineered with an air gap that exceeds the relevant requirements as set out in the National Standard Plumbing Code.

Click here to download and print a document containing an explanation and supporting drawings.

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]]> Operating Instructions and Manuals Links https://help.mistaway.com/operating-instructions-and-manuals-links/ Mon, 09 May 2022 18:37:01 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/?post_type=techselfhelparticles&p=10712 Gen 1.3 Drum Unit Operating Instructions   Gen 3 Tankless Unit Operating Instructions

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Gen 3 Tankless Unit Operating Instructions

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]]> Important Safety Instructions https://help.mistaway.com/important-safety-instructions/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/important-safety-instructions/ To Protect Against Accidental Exposure to Insecticide Permitted Insecticides and Handling Use only insecticides that are labeled for use in automated misting systems, and use only as described in the label. Insecticides that state “Not for use in outdoor residential misting systems” may not be used under any circumstances. Once insecticide has been introduced, ensure […]

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]]> To Protect Against Accidental Exposure to Insecticide

Permitted Insecticides and Handling

  • Use only insecticides that are labeled for use in automated misting systems, and use only as described in the label.
  • Insecticides that state “Not for use in outdoor residential misting systems” may not be used under any circumstances.
  • Once insecticide has been introduced, ensure 6” air gap between hose and drum bung is maintained when filling.
  • Insecticide label and dilution statement should be securely attached to the unit reservoir in a weatherproof pouch.
  • Strictly follow label instructions regarding storage and disposal of insecticide and container.

Nozzle Circuit Installation:

  • The nozzle circuit should be configured and installed so that insecticide does not drift off the property.
  • Nozzles should be directed to spray towards the target area and away from swimming pools, water bodies, or eating and cooking areas.

Using the Unit

  • Do not allow the unit to mist in the presence of people, pets or food.
  • Unit must be configured, installed and operated so that any insecticide application complies with all label directions, including application rate and prohibitions against offsite drift.
  • The unit reservoir and controller should be locked.
  • Unit and remote transmitter should be secured against access by children.
  • DIP Switches on remote transmitter should be repositioned (from factory setting) to ensure that another transmitter will not activate unit.
  • If a leak or siphon in nozzle circuit is suspected, discontinue use of unit until it is repaired.
  • Unit must never be used for cooling.

To Protect Against Fire or Electric Shock

  • Ensure unit is positioned where it is free from flooding or exposure to irrigation system spray.
  • Unit must be plugged into electrical outlet with ground fault interrupt protection. (GFI/GFCI)
  • Extension cord must not be used.
  • Disconnect unit from power source if replacing components.
  • Replace fuses only with those of equivalent value.

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]]> Warranty https://help.mistaway.com/warranty/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/warranty/ MistAway Systems Inc. (MSI) warrants this Product,  the MistAway Drum-Based  Misting Unit Gen 1.3, or the Tankless Misting Unit Gen 3, to be free from defects in material and workmanship as follows: For a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (whether or not actual use begins on that date), MSI will […]

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]]> MistAway Systems Inc. (MSI) warrants this Product,  the MistAway Drum-Based  Misting Unit Gen 1.3, or the Tankless Misting Unit Gen 3, to be free from defects in material and workmanship as follows:

For a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (whether or not actual use begins on that date), MSI will repair or replace defective parts, with new or refurbished parts, at its option, at no charge.  This warranty does not include labor or other costs incurred for diagnosing, removing, installing, shipping, servicing or handling of either defective parts or replacement parts.

This warranty applies solely to equipment supplied by MSI and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. No person, agent, dealer, or distributor is authorized or empowered to give any other warranty or to assume any other liability on behalf of MSI

Warranty Conditions:
 

•This warranty is extended only to the original Purchaser and is not transferable.
•A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered.
•Installation, use, care and maintenance must be normal and in accordance with instructions contained in the operating manual and MSI’s service information.  Failure to do so shall void this warranty.
•All claims for failure to conform to specifications or defects in material or workmanship under this warranty must be made promptly after discovery and, in any event, must be received by MSI not more than one year after the original purchase date.
•MSI reserves the right to inspect the equipment prior to any decision involving a warranty claim.
•MSI reserves the right to make warranted repairs at either the installed site or at MSI’s location in Houston, TX.  If MSI opts for repair at its own location, the Purchaser is responsible for shipping the item to MSI’s Houston location at its expense.

Manufacturer’s obligation under the warranty shall not apply to:
 

•Any equipment, which has been damaged by negligence, misuse, abuse, neglect and/or improper adjustment, accident, vandalism, acts of God, acts of war, whether declared or undeclared, improper application, or any other contingency beyond the control of MSI
•Cosmetic damage
•Damage in transit
•Failures caused by products not supplied by MSI
•Failures, which result from faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply or damage from lightning
•Any equipment that has been repaired or altered without authorization from MSI or in a manner inconsistent with such authorization
•Any unit that has not been maintained in accordance with the operator’s manual
•Normal wear on any item or piece of equipment
•Lost items

The foregoing is MSI’s only obligation and Purchaser’s exclusive remedy for breach of warranty.  Purchaser’s failure to submit a claim as provided above shall specifically waive all claims for damages or other relief, including but not limited to claims based on latent defects.  In no event shall Purchaser be entitled to special, direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary or consequential damages, expenses, injury, lost profits, lost savings, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use the equipment.  In any case, MSI’s entire liability shall be limited to the amount Purchaser actually paid for the item.

Except as modified in writing signed by both parties, this warranty is and shall remain the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties with respect to warranties, superseding all prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this agreement.

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]]> Misting Unit Spec Sheets https://help.mistaway.com/misting-unit-spec-sheets/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/misting-unit-spec-sheets/ Gen 1.3 55 gal NO Agitation Includes remote control and waterproof cover. #90000:  120V/60 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet Gen 1.3 55 gal WITH Agitation Includes remote control and waterproof cover. #90155:  120V/60 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet #90851:  220V/50 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet Gen 1.3 55 gal WITH Agitation & Leak Detection […]

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]]> Gen 1.3 55 gal NO Agitation

Includes remote control and waterproof cover.
#90000:  120V/60 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet

Gen 1.3 55 gal WITH Agitation

Includes remote control and waterproof cover.
#90155:  120V/60 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet
#90851:  220V/50 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet

Gen 1.3 55 gal WITH Agitation & Leak Detection

Includes remote control and waterproof cover.
#80100:  120V/60 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet
#81851:  220V/50 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet

Gen 1.3 125 gal WITH Agitation


Includes remote control and waterproof cover.  Ships on pallet.
#90355:  120V/60 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet
#90855:  High Flow (no remote) 120V/60 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet

Gen 1.3 125 gal WITH Agitation & Leak Detection


Includes remote control and waterproof cover.  Ships on pallet.
#80300:  120V/60 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet
#90915:  High Flow 220V/50 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet

Gen 3+

Includes remote control, inlet water supply components, and Plus Cap for insecticide bottle
#90500:  120V/60 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet
#90854:  220V/50 Hz Unit – Download spec sheet

 

 

 

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]]> Legacy System Manuals and Support Resources https://help.mistaway.com/legacy-support-resources/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:22:34 +0000 https://help.mistaway.com/?post_type=techselfhelparticles&p=2207 Note: Electronic Control parts for all legacy units are no longer available. Gen 1 / EFA Series Resources: Gen 1 / EFA Series Operating Manual   Gen 1.2 Resources: Gen 1.2 Operating Manual   Gen II Resources: Gen II Operating Manual

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]]> Note: Electronic Control parts for all legacy units are no longer available.

Gen 1 / EFA Series Resources:

Gen 1 / EFA Series Operating Manual

 

Gen 1.2 Resources:

Gen 1.2 Operating Manual

 

Gen II Resources:

genii

Gen II Operating Manual

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