Bird X Peller Quad Blaster QB4-1 Ultrasonic Bird Deterrent Manual
INTRODUCTION
Bird-X, Inc., the world’s leading bird control specialists, and suppliers of unique, effective, and ecologically safe bird repelling products, is proud to announce “The Next Generation” in bird control. We have successfully utilized the latest in Space Age Technology and electronics to develop the all new QB-4 Ultrasonic Bird Repeller. Bird-X, Inc. has been recognized worldwide as a bird control expert for more than 30 years. Bird-X, Inc. is the only company anywhere that sells a complete line of bird repelling products (currently 15), including a variety of ultrasonic and sonic machines, visual repelling devices, non-toxic chemical roosting inhibitors, iridescent diffraction foil, netting and metal spike strips.
New products are continuously being developed. Bird-X, Inc. specialists have become experts through extensive experience and research. As a result, sales consultants are able to analyze problems and make recommendations based on each customer’s specific situation and needs. In addition, Bird-X, Inc. maintains and avails to customers a library of application case histories and other reference materials.
WHY CONTROL BIRDS?
- A. Bird droppings are unsightly and cause dangerous, slippery working conditions.
- B. Bird droppings are unhealthy – even potentially fatal. At least sixty transmissible diseases have been associated with birds and their excrement.
- C. Bird droppings cost money. Time and materials for “cleaning up” represent costs unrecoverable by revenues.
- D. Birds are destructive. They deface floors, walls, and equipment. They halt operations and make repairs necessary by entangling themselves in machinery or downing power lines. They spoil inventory by eating spillage, contaminating pallets of food, drugs, or chemicals, or by bombarding aircraft and other durable goods with uric acidic excrement. They nibble at, or even tear out insulation.
- E. USDA, OSHA, local health boards, and other governmental organizations can cite companies for bird mess problems. If the problems are not corrected, companies can be fined or shut down.
BIRD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
No two bird infestation problems are exactly the same. Treat yours as you would any well engineered project, and begin with research. Success depends on timing, organization, and diversity.
Collect information related to the bird problem:
- A. Survey the birds and their habits. Gather specific data as to the type and population of birds, flight and time patterns, entries and exits, and nesting, feeding, and roosting habits.
- B. Inspect your property. Discover what the birds find attractive about your area, and if the same conditions prevail in neighboring properties.
- C. Remove all inducements. Before installing the QB-4, make sure to clean the area of all evidence of birds: nests, fledglings, droppings, dead birds, and the residual scent. (Adult birds are likely to return to their young in order to protect them or to assist them in leaving the area.) Remove food spillage, garbage, nesting material, and other items that may be appealing to birds.
- D. Maintain a clean and changing environment. For maximum effectiveness, periodically clean the area of nests and droppings, relocate or reposition the QB-4, vary the output, or turn off the unit for a short time.
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- E. Install early. F. Use products synergistically. Contact Bird-X, Inc. at (312) 226-2473 (BAN BIRD) for information on “companion” products.
- G. Consider alternate locations. may be very easy for birds to relocate to the other side of a warehouse, or to an adjacent loading dock. Units should be purchased to cover these alternate areas as well.
- H. Note the legal and public relations environment. Find out about related environmental laws in your area.
QB-4 ULTRASONIC BIRD REPELLER
The QB-4 is an electronic oscillator tuned to oscillate between 22 and 30 kHz. It is powered by alternating current between 110 and 120 volts. (A special export model, QB-4/220, is available for use with voltages between 220 and 250 volts.) It produces an intense ultrasonic sound measured at approximately 85-90 dB at 1 meter at 20 kHz.
The QB-4 is designed to do a twofold job:
- Keep birds out by forming a Perimeter Defense through which the birds will not want to re-enter the premises (see Diagram IV-b)
NOTE:
The QB-4 was designed to be used only in an enclosed area or a semi-enclosed area.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Power Requirement: 115 vAC/60 hz or 230 vAC/50 Hz
- Power Consumption: 3 Watts (Steady Mode)
- Sound Pressure Level: 85-90 dB @ 1 meter @ 20 kHz
(each speaker)
CONTROLS
- Power Switch: Turns unit ON and OFF
- Power Input: Plug one end of the AC adapter into the POWER JACK (located on the front of the unit). Plug the adapter into any standard electrical outlet. The adapter must remain readily operable.
- Strobe Light Input: If you have selected the optional strobe light attachment for use in extremely stubborn infestation areas for a more synergistic approach, attach the magnetic base of the light to the area outlined in the upper right corner (on the dotted line) of QB-4. If you didn’t buy the strobe light (part #BSL-QB4) and want to, call Bird-X, Inc. at (312) 226-2473.
- Speaker Lights: Indicate rotation rate.
- Speaker Rotation Knob: Adjusts rotation rate from slow to fast (10 to 110 rpm)
- Frequency Switch: Has three positions — Varied, Alternate, and Steady. Varied – Modulates frequency up and down at a rate controlled by the warble rate knob. Alternate – Alternates output between varied mode and steady mode, each mode lasting for 12 seconds. Steady – Fixes sound output at a constant 22 kHz.
- Warble Rate Knob: Adjusts warble rate from slow (40 cycles per minute) to fast (85 cycles per minute).
SOUND DISTRIBUTION PATTERN
The QB-4 provides coverage throughout a circular area with an approximate radius of 45 feet (see Diagram V-a). Each QB-4 is capable of covering from 3,000 to 6,500 square feet, depending on the nature of the building’s construction and contents (see Diagram V-c for square foot coverage per sound dispersing unit). Total spatial coverage is dependent on environmental surroundings: type of building construction; storage contents; physical layout, etc. Total spatial coverage should exceed 6,500 square feet of prime coverage plus an additional secondary coverage dependent on the surroundings. Each of the four speakers creates a dispersion pattern of 2:1 (wide to high, see Diagram V-b).
NOTE:
The sound pressure level from the QB-4 is 85-90 dB at 1 meter from the unit. And, up to 98 dB at ½ meter. The sound pressure level will drop 6 dB each time the distance is doubled.
| Steel or other metal | Concrete or Masonry | Wood | |
| Metal or other hard objects | 6,500 | 5,250 | 4,500 |
| Wood or other semi-hard objects | 5,500 | 4,750 | 4,000 |
| Cloth grain or other absorptive objects | 4,500 | 3,750 | 3,000 |
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
There is no top or bottom to the unit, so it can be mounted in any direction — on any plane — with screws, nails, wires or adhesives. Mount in a protected area away from rain, sprinklers, and any moisture.
For unusual space configurations or areas divided by walls, you may choose to purchase up to two optional remote speakers (item #BXP-ES), each with a 100’ cord to stretch sound farther. Simply plug the jack from the remote speaker into the opening next to the built-in speaker on the appropriate side. In each case, you will render the built-in speaker silent, replacing its sound with that of the remote speaker. Any remote speakers DO need to be mounted as close as possible to the infestation.
APPLICATIONS
Other locations include hangars, silos, barns, stadiums, arenas, boat houses, and bell towers. See Diagrams VII-a, VII-b, and VII-c (on page 9) for examples of typical installations.
Note:
Based on OSHA standard 29 CFR part 1910.95, for the frequencies radiated from QB-4 (25-31 kHz), the limit for the 8-hour exposure (measured in 1/3 octave band) is 110-115 dB if the device is located on the ceiling.
USE OF VARIABLE FEATURES
Every bird infestation presents a unique challenge. No two problems are identical, as numerous variables affect each one. The use of the variables: Frequency Mode Selection, Speaker Rotation Speed, and Warble Rate create changing environments to repel roosting birds. Change is one of the best tools in the repelling of birds, as birds are creatures of habit and they do not grow accustomed to a dynamic environment.
Example: Set —
- FREQUENCY at Varied or Alternating;
- WARBLE RATE at Medium; and
- SPEAKER ROTATION at Slow.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- A. Check that the power switch of the unit is on.
- B. Housekeeping is very important! Check the area for unusual incentives. Remove food spillage, garbage, nesting materials, and other items that may be appealing to birds.
- C. Check the settings on the unit.
PRECAUTIONS
HEARING PROTECTION
These units should definitely not be located at or near a workstation where employees will be located for an entire work shift. For the benefit of the person mounting and testing this unit a set of earplugs has been included. PLEASE USE THE ENCLOSED EARPLUGS.
WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE
Manufacturer’s Warranty: The QB-4 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six months from the shipping date. Performance Guarantee: If the customer is not satisfied with the effectiveness of the QB-4, within 30 days from the shipping date, the unit may be returned, at the customer’s expense, FOR CREDIT ONLY. Prior written authorization and a returned goods authorization (RGA) number will be necessary from Bird-X, Inc. All credits will be subject to a 15% restocking fee.
SYNERGY AND OTHER PRODUCTS
For best results, Bird-X, Inc. always recommends that the QB-4 be used in conjunction with one or more other products. The combination of different types of control methods has proven to maximize the effectiveness of bird control programs. Call Bird-X, Inc. at (312) 226-2473 (BAN BIRD) for more information on companion products. As mentioned under the Controls section, the strobe light is the perfect synergistic product to get rid of unwanted birds, bats, and rodents. The Bird Flash (#BSL-QB4) plugs into the Strobe Light Input jack on the front of the QB-4. There’s no need for an additional outlet. The light attaches with a built-in magnet, no mounting is necessary.
FOR USE AGAINST RODENTS
The QB-4 is the next generation in ultrasonic pest control technology. In addition to repelling birds, the QB4 will also repel bats, rats, mice, and other rodents. No adjustments to the unit are necessary. Mounting modifications: The unit should be mounted at the level of the infesting pest. For birds or bats, the ideal place would be in the rafters, up near the ceiling. For rodents, the ideal place would probably be the ground. However, rodents can climb very easily, and it may be necessary to mount units at somewhat higher levels as well, depending on the situation. For rodent infestations, as for bird infestations use products synergistically.
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