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Testing the Sprayer
NOTE:
It is VERY important for you to test your sprayer with plain
water before actual spraying is attempted. This will enable
you to check the sprayer for leaks without the possibility of
losing any expensive chemicals.
Add water to the tank and drive to the starting place for spraying. When
you are ready to spray, position booms for spraying and turn the boom
valve to the “on” position. This will start solution spraying from the tips
of the boom. The pressure will decrease slightly when the boom is
spraying. Adjust the pressure by turning the “ON/OFF” valve lever on
the bypass line valve.
Read the operating instructions and initially begin spraying by closing
the ‘bypass’ valve (this is the valve marked Press. Adj. on your manifold
assembly) and opening the boom line valve (this is the center valve on
the manifold). This will enable the air in the line to be eliminated
(purged) through all the tips, while building pressure. When everything
tests all right (no leaks and good pressure, 40 psi), add the desired
chemicals to the mixture and water combination and start your spraying
operation. Adjust the pressure and spray as you did in the testing
procedure.
Conditions of weather and terrain must be considered when setting the
sprayer. Do not spray on windy days. Protective clothing must be worn
in some cases
Be sure to read the chemical label(s) before application!
Operation
Your sprayer is equipped with (1) ON/OFF switch in the wire assembly
that you hook up to your battery. The “-” is the “ON” position and the “o”
is the “OFF” position for the switch. Make sure the switch is depressed
in the “-” position for operation.
The pump is equipped with a pressure switch that is factory pre-set for
it to shut off at 60 p.s.i. This switch assembly is the ‘square box’ on the
head portion of the pump.
Always fill the tank 1/2 full with water first and then add the chemical
slowly, mixing as you pour the chemical into the tank and then fill the
rest of the way. You may use the bypass in order to mix the chemical
and water.
The pumping system draws solution from the tank, through the strainer/
filter and to the pump. The pump forces the solution under pressure to
the handgun and/or boom nozzles.
Activate the handgun by squeezing the handle lever
Rotating the adjustable nozzle tip on the handgun will change the
tip pattern from a straight stream to a cone pattern (fine mist)
This sprayer is designed to be towed behind a garden tractor.
The nozzles on the boom will spray an 80 inch wide swath. Check the
nozzle pattern by spraying water on a concrete surface. Raise the
boom to a higher mounting position to get more spray pattern overlap, if
desired.
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
After Spraying
After use, fill the sprayer tank part way with water. Start the sprayer and
allow the clear water to be pumped through the plumbing system and out
through the spray nozzles. Refill the tank about half full with plain water
and use FIMCO Tank Neutralizer and Cleaner and repeat cleaning
instructions above. Flush the entire sprayer with the neutralizing/cleaning
agent, then flush out one more time with plain water. Follow the chemical
manufacturer’s disposal instructions of all wash or rinsing water. For the
boom (if applicable) remove the tips and screens from the nozzle
assemblies. Wash these items out thoroughly. Blow the orifice clean and
dry. If the orifice remains clogged, clean it with a fine bristle (NOT WIRE)
brush or with a toothpick. Do not damage the orifice. Water rinse and dry
the tips before storing.
WARNING:
Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if
allowed to soak untreated for a length of time! ALWAYS flush the
pump as instructed after each use. DO NOT allow chemicals to sit in
the pump for extended times of idleness. Follow the chemical
manufacturer’s instructions on disposal of all waste water from the
sprayer.
Winter Storage
Drain all water out of your sprayer, paying special attention to
the pump, handgun and valve(s). These items are especially
prone to damage from chemicals and freezing weather.
The sprayer should be winterized before storage by pumping a
solution of RV antifreeze through the entire plumbing system.
This antifreeze solution should remain in the plumbing system
during the winter months. When spring time comes and you are
preparing your sprayer for the spray season, rinse the entire
plumbing system out, clearing the lines of the antifreeze
solution. Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of
your sprayer.
Calibration
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 3 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.
Tip Chart for TKT-VP3, TF-VP3 & 30DT3.0 Tips
Tip
No.
(Color)
Spray
Height
Pressure
(psi)
Capacity
(GPM)
Gallons Per Acre - Based on Water
1
MPH
2
MPH
3
MPH
4
MPH
5
MPH
7.5
MPH
10
MPH
3
(Gray)
18"
10
.30
44
22 14.9 11.1 8.9
5.9
4.5
20
.42
63 31.5 20.9 15.7 12.6 8.4
6.3
30
.52
76
38
26 19.3 15.4 10.3 7.7
40
.60
90
45
30
22 17.8 11.8 8.9
Tip
No.
(Color)
Spray
Height
Pressure
(psi)
Capacity
(GPM)
Gallons Per 1000 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water
1
MPH
2
MPH
3
MPH
4
MPH
5
MPH
7.5
MPH
10
MPH
3
(Gray)
18"
10
.30
1.01
.5
.34 .254 .204 .135 .103
20
.42
1.4
.72
.48
.36
.29
.19
.14
30
.52
1.74 .87 .596 .44
.35 .236 .176
40
.60
2.06 1.00 .688 .50 .408 .27
.20
Tip
No.
(Color)
Spray
Height
Pressure
(psi)
Capacity
(GPM)
Gallons Per 100 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water
1
MPH
2
MPH
3
MPH
4
MPH
5
MPH
7.5
MPH
10
MPH
3
(Gray)
18"
10
.30
.10
.05 .034 .025 .02 .013 .01
20
.42
.14 .072 .048 .036 .029 .019 .014
30
.52
.174 .087 .059 .044 .035 .023 .017
40
.60
.206 .10 .068 .05
.04 .027 .02