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Using the Boom Nozzles 

Four things must be considered before spraying with the boom. 

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How much chemical must be mixed in the tank. 

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Rate of spray (gallons per acre to be sprayed). 

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What pressure (p.s.i.) will be used. 

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Speed traveled (mph) while spraying. 

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Refer to the chemical label to determine your chemical mixture 

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See the tip chart to determine the pressure to be used. The chart will also show the speed used when spraying. 

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Start the pump and open the valve to the boom nozzles. 

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Check the spray pattern. Usually you can see the coverage better on a solid concrete surface, such as a driveway. 

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Raise or lower the nozzles so that you will have a good coverage pattern. Generally the proper height will be about 18 inches from the object(s) 
being sprayed. 

 

Maintenance During/After Spraying 

Periodically check the strainer and clean the screen on your intake line. 

 

Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your sprayer. 

 

After use, drain the tank and store or dispose of chemical properly. Fill the sprayer half way with clean water. Start the pump and allow the water to 

pump through the entire plumbing system and nozzles. Drain and then refill half full, add the recommended amount of a good quality tank cleaner, 

such as FIMCO Tank Neutralizer and Cleaner. (If no tank cleaner is available, you may substitute dish soap for this step, about 1-2 oz. per gallon).  

Turn pump on and circulate through system for 15 minutes and then spray out through boom and handgun nozzles. Refill sprayer half way with clean 

water and repeat. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s disposal instructions of all wash or rinsing water.  

If boom or handgun nozzles need cleaning, remove them from the sprayer and soak in warm soapy water. Clean with a soft bristled brush or toothpick 

if necessary. Never use a metal object. Even the slightest damage can change the flow rate and spray distribution. Water rinse and dry the tips before 

storing. 

 

Storing Sprayer 

When sprayer is not in use, release Cam Lock Handles. This is to prevent deforming of Cam Lock Mechanism. Do not use QR bracket Cams to hold 

and store boom in vertical position. 

 

Winter Storage 

Prepare the sprayer for end-of-season storage by running RV antifreeze through the system. This will keep internal parts lubricated, protect against 

corrosion and keep the unit from freezing. 

Note: RV antifreeze is non-toxic and biodegradable and generally safer for the environment than automotive 

antifreeze.

 

Before storing your sprayer for winter or long term storage, thoroughly clean and drain it as much as possible. Then pour enough pink RV antifreeze 

into the tank so that when the pump is turned on you can pump the antifreeze throughout the entire plumbing system, including the bypass. Make sure 

to operate the boom and handgun until you see pink fluid spraying from the nozzles. Leave any remaining antifreeze in the tank. Before your next us-

age, rinse the antifreeze from the sprayer with clean water. 

It is nearly impossible to drain all of the water from the sprayer and any trapped water can freeze in cold weather and damage parts of the sprayer. 

Pumping the antifreeze through the system will displace the water and help prevent this damage. 

 

Removing from storage: drain the antifreeze. Fill the tank with fresh water and run through the system. Dispose of antifreeze and flush water properly. 

Speed Chart 

  

Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of 

Speed in M.P.H. 

(Miles Per Hour) 

100 Ft. 

200 Ft. 

300 Ft. 

1.0 

68 sec. 

136 sec.  

205 sec. 

2.0 

34 

68 

102 

3.0 

23 

45 

68 

4.0 

17 

34 

51 

5.0 

14 

27 

41 

6.0 

11 

23 

34 

7.0 

9.7 

19 

29 

8.0 

8.5 

17 

26 

9.0 

7.6 

15 

23 

10.0 

6.8 

14 

20 

Tip Chart - 40" Spacing 

Tip 

Color 

Tip 

No. 

(Color) 

Pressure 

(psi) 

Capacity 

(GPM) 

Gallons Per Acre - Base on Water 

MPH 

MPH 

MPH 

MPH 

RED 

TF-VS2 

(50 Mesh) 

10 

.20 

5.9 

5.0 

4.2 

3.7 

20 

.28 

8.4 

6.0 

5.3 

30 

.35 

10.5 

8.6 

7.3 

6.4 

40 

.40 

11.9 

9.9 

8.5 

7.4 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Tip 

Color 

Tip 

No. 

(Color) 

Pressure 

(psi) 

Capacity 

(GPM) 

Gallons Per Acre - Base on Water 

MPH 

MPH 

MPH 

MPH 

GRAY 

TF-VS3 

(50Mesh) 

10 

.30 

8.9 

7.4 

6.4 

5.6 

20 

.42 

12.6 

10.5 

9.0 

7.9 

30 

.52 

15.4 

12.9 

11.0 

9.7 

40 

.60 

17.8 

14.9 

12.7 

11.1 

Summary of Contents for ATVBK-200-QR

Page 1: ...RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL 1 800 831 0027 MONDAY FRIDAY 8 00 AM TO 5 00 PM CST If you should have a question or experience a problem with your Fimco Industries Product Visit our website www fimcoindustries com or call the Toll free number above Our technical support representatives will be happy to help you In most cases a customer service rep can resolve the problem over th...

Page 2: ...Page 2 Contents of your sprayer s carton ATVBK 200 QR 2 Nozzle Boom QJ 5278237 Contents of Bracket Kit 5278140 Manifold Detail 5281538 See Page 6 for Parts List Contents of Parts Bag 5278223 ...

Page 3: ... with the pump assembly at the operator s back and the spray wand will be at the rear of the unit Right Hand RH and Left Hand LH sides of the sprayer are determined as if you are standing behind the sprayer looking at it facing forward Start the assembly procedure by turning the tank up side down on a stable flat surface A phillips head screwdriver is required for this step Mount tank brackets to ...

Page 4: ...ng the spray wand hose from around the tank may be difficult An additional set of plumbing fittings may be included with your boom kit These may or may not be used DETAIL A shows the configuration of these fittings as they will attach to your sprayer when hooking up to a 1 0 gpm pump For the old style tank where the pump mounts on top a hole must be drilled through the top of the tank for the bypa...

Page 5: ... pressure switch that is pre set at the factory to shut the pump off when all discharges are closed The pump will turn back on when one of the following actions occurs Boom valve is opened to broadcast spray with the boom Bypass valve is opened to re circulate solution back into the tank When spraying with either the boom pressure may be reduced by slowly opening the bypass valve until desired pre...

Page 6: ...Sprayer When sprayer is not in use release Cam Lock Handles This is to prevent deforming of Cam Lock Mechanism Do not use QR bracket Cams to hold and store boom in vertical position Winter Storage Prepare the sprayer for end of season storage by running RV antifreeze through the system This will keep internal parts lubricated protect against corrosion and keep the unit from freezing Note RV antifr...

Page 7: ...he minimum overlap required to obtain uniform distribution with 120 tips and 40 spacing Suggested Minimum Spray Height 18 20 above what is being sprayed to plant not ground Optimum Spray Height 39 Wide angle spray nozzle height is influenced by nozzle orien tation The critical factor is to achieve a minimum 30 over lap Nozzle Detail ...

Page 8: ...mited Warranty you must 1 provide written notice to Fimco Ind of the defect during the Warranty Period and within thirty 30 days after the defect becomes apparent or the repair becomes necessary at the following address Fimco Ind 1000 Fimco Lane North Sioux City SD 57049 and 2 make the Equipment available to Fimco Ind or an authorized dealer within a reasonable period of time For more information ...

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