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Chemical labels may show application rates in gallons per acre, gallons per 1000 square feet or gallons per 100 square feet. You will
note that the tip chart shows 2 of these rating systems. Once you know how much you are going to spray, then determine (from
the tip chart) the spraying pressure (PSI), and the spraying speed (MPH).
Determining the proper speed of the pulling vehicle can be done by marking off 100, 200 & 300 feet. The speed chart indicates the
number of seconds it takes to travel the distances. Set the throttle and with a running start, travel the
distances. Adjust the throttle until you travel the distances in the number of seconds indicated by the speed chart. Once you have
reached the throttle setting needed, mark the throttle location so you can stop and go again, returning to the same speed.
Add water and proper amount of chemical to the tank and drive to the starting place for spraying.
Using the Boom Nozzles
Four things must be considered before spraying with the boom.
How much chemical must be mixed in the tank.
Rate of spray (gallons per acre to be sprayed).
What pressure (PSI) will be used.
Speed traveled (mph) while spraying.
Refer to the chemical label to determine your chemical mixture
See the tip chart to determine the pressure to be used. The chart will also show the speed used when spraying.
Start the pump and open the valve to the boom nozzles.
Check the spray pattern. Usually you can see the coverage better on a solid concrete surface, such as a driveway.
Tank Care & Maintenance
Warning:
Do not use the tank as a container for fuel oils, kerosene, gasoline or any other petroleum distillate product. All polyole-
fins are softened and permeated by such products. In an enclosed area the vaporization of these materials from the outside sur-
face of the tank could create a dangerous condition.
The tank should not be used as a pressure vessel nor used with chemicals or solutions having a weight of more than 12 pounds per
gallon.
Store the tank in a dry dark place when not in use. Storage out of sunlight will prolong the life of the tank.
Do not drop, strike or kick the tank, especially at low temperatures. Tanks become brittle and are subject to cracking at tempera-
tures below 20° Fahrenheit.
Always flush the tank with water and a neutralizing agent at the end of each use, to prevent contamination of solutions.
Speed in M.P.H.
(Miles Per Hour)
100 Ft.
200 Ft.
300 Ft.
1.0
68 sec.
136
205
2.0
34
68
102
3.0
23
45
68
4.0
17
34
51
5.0
14
27
41
Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of
Speed Chart
NOTE:
Maximum Speed
-
10 MPH
Refer to vehicle
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Pressure
(psi)
Capacity
(GPM)
1
MPH
2
MPH
3
MPH
4
MPH
5
MPH
6
MPH
15
.12
23.50 11.70 7.80
5.90
4.70
3.90
20
.14
27.50 13.70 9.10
6.90
5.50
4.60
30
.17
33.30 16.60 11.10 8.30
6.70
5.50
40
.20
39.30 19.70 13.10 9.80
7.90
6.50
15
.12
.54
.27
.18
.13
.11
20
.14
.64
.32
.21
.16
.13
30
.17
.76
.38
.26
.19
.15
40
.20
.90
.45
.30
.22
.18
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AIXR11002VP Spray Tip Rate Chart (30" Spacing)
