First aid for Topo Stop and Mole Stop

Topo Stop E250
1. The device is"dead" (the control lamp doesn´t blink/no sound): WHAT TO DO: Check that the adapter is live with an (output approximately 13 volt when not in use) electrical instrument or a 12 volt car lamp. Please note that the contacts in the end of the cable are well imbedded and could be difficult to reach with standard instrument probes – use paper clips to create positive contact.

Topo Stop E500
1. Both units are "dead" (the control lamps don´t blink/no sound): WHAT TO DO: As with E250 above.

2. One of the devices is"dead" (the control lamp doesn´t blink/no sound)
ANALYSIS 1: Is the unit closest to the adapter silent?— WHAT TO DO 1: The device is defect — contact our service department!
ANALYSIS 2: Is it the satellite unit that is silent? — WHAT TO DO 2: Check if the extension cable is OK by switching place with the two units! If the cable is OK, then the satellite unit is malfunctioning — contact our service department!

Topo Stop R100
1. The device is"dead" (the control lamp doesn´t blink/no sound): WHAT TO DO: As with E250 above. Also check if the unit is properly powered as above. If the adapter and extension cable are OK, then the device is defect — contact our service department!

2. The device does not create much vibration in the framework of the house:
WHAT TO DO: Have you re-tightened the screws? If the answer is yes — contact our service department!

Mole Stop 1000
Battery powered

1. The batteries only last a fortnight
ANALYSIS 1: The motor is rushing without creating much vibration — the intensity knob is set too high, which causes excessive power consumption.
ANALYSIS 2: You are using the wrong type of batteries (e.g.. rechargeable or R14 batteries) — too low a voltage and capacity. Only LR14 batteries (alkaline) must be used in your Mole Stop!
WHAT TO DO: Reduce intensity until maximum vibration in the device is obtained, alternatively change to LR14 batteries.

2. The device is "dead":
ANALYSIS 1: Is the power switch in the "ON" mode?
ANALYSIS 2: Is the "Intensity" knob set to at least 50% of maximum?
ANALYSIS 3: Are the batteries fresh and inserted the correct way?
ANALYSIS 4: Are the batteries of the correct type (LR14)? Rechargeable batteries do not have capacity enough and R14 batteries are frequently a few millimetres shorter than LR14 — power could be lost!
ANALYSIS 5: Do the contacts of the device have good contact with the batteries? When inserting and taking batteries out of the device it could easily happen that the contact plates could become bent, thus causing loss of power!
WHAT TO DO: If the above points have been checked and found OK, then the device is defect — contact our service department!

Cracked soldering - worn out motor
On markets where an extra motor and vibration rod is included, please carefully unscrew the yellow battery compartment (4 screws - just lift the intensity knob straight up to free the compartment) and then check if any of the cables to the motor have come loose (the centre of vibration created in the wire might coincide with the wire solder by the motor, thus causing it to crack).
Also, after a longer period of use the motor will have worn out and then you will need to install the new motor in your Mole Stop. To release the vibration rod from the housing of the device please note that you might need to use a powerful hairdryer to warm up the plastic first (do no over heat!). Unless you are able to perform soldering yourself you should turn to a local professional to have the service performed.

3. The device does not create much vibration in the ground:
ANALYSIS: Is the intensity setting correct? If the intensity is set too high the device will run above the ideal resonance speed, thus the vibration of the soil is greatly reduced! WHAT TO DO: With the Mole Stop properly screwed into the ground, feel with your hand while initiating the test sequence of the device. While the test sequence is being performed for 5-6 second adjust the intensity knob to a setting that gives the maximum vibration (normally 50-70% of maximum intensity). Repeat the test sequence if you did not manage the first time.

Powered by adapter
1. The device is "dead":
ANALYSIS 1: Is the power switch in the "ON" mode?
ANALYSIS 2: Is the "Intensity" knob set to at least 50% of maximum?
ANALYSIS 3: Are the adapter and 20 m extension cable OK? Check as with Topo Stop R100 above.
ANALYSIS 4: We trust you don´t simultaneously are using batteries while the adapter is connected — will damage the device!
WHAT TO DO: If the above points have been checked and found OK, then the device is defect — see WHAT TO DO under point 2 above!

2. The device does not create much vibration in the ground:
ANALYSIS: Is the intensity setting correct? If the intensity is set too high the device will run above the ideal resonance speed, thus the vibration of the soil is greatly reduced! WHAT TO DO: As with battery (point 2 above).

Mole Stop Solar
Powered by solar panel
1. The device is "dead":
ANALYSIS 1: Is the power switch in the "ON" mode?
ANALYSIS 2: Is the "Intensity" knob set to at least 50% of maximum?
ANALYSIS 3: Does the solar panel give enough voltage (6 V)? See Topo Stop E250 above!
WHAT TO DO: If the above points have been checked and found OK, then the device is defect — as with battery (point 2 above), then contact our service department!

2. The device sounds weak and intensity is fading::
ANALYSIS 1: Has the solar panel been properly charged according to manual prior to being put in use?
ANALYSIS 2: Does the solar panel face South and without obstacles in front giving shadows?
WHAT TO DO: If the above points have been checked and found OK, then the solar panel is probably defect — contact our service department!

3. The device does not create much vibration in the ground:
ANALYSIS: Is the intensity setting correct? If the intensity is set too high the device will run above the ideal resonance speed, thus the vibration of the soil is greatly reduced! WHAT TO DO: With the Mole Stop properly screwed into the ground, feel with your hand while initiating the test sequence of the device. While the test sequence is being performed for 5-6 second adjust the intensity knob to a setting that gives the maximum vibration (normally 50-70% of maximum intensity). Repeat the test sequence if you did not manage the first time.

Powered by adapter
See Mole Stop 1000 paragraph above!