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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR

OPERATION, SERVICE AND

MAINTENANCE

GOLDEN EAGLE

ELECTRIC START XL

MODEL

2610E

SERIES 3

Trade-mark Reg. U.S. Pt. Off.

INSECTICIDAL FOG GENERATOR

U.S. Patents: 2,715,390; 2,738,334; 2,857,332; 2,950,592; 2,970,430; 3,052,094; 4,030,695; 3,151,454; 4,811,901

Canada: 762,939

Germany: 31-48-522

Japan: 1587278

Other U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending.

Manufactured By:

CURTIS DYNA-FOG, Ltd.

P.O. Box 297

Westfield, Indiana,

U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 2610E

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR OPERATION SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 2: ...rade mark Reg U S Pt Off INSECTICIDAL FOG GENERATOR U S Patents 2 715 390 2 738 334 2 857 332 2 950 592 2 970 430 3 052 094 4 030 695 3 151 454 4 811 901 Canada 762 939 Germany 31 48 522 Japan 1587278 Other U S and Foreign Patents Pending Manufactured By CURTIS DYNA FOG Ltd P O Box 297 Westfield Indiana U S A 2 ...

Page 3: ...EVERY EIGHT HOURS OPERATION 20 CLEAN THE FORMULATION FILTER 20 CLEAN THE ENGINE NECK 21 AFTER EVERY TWELVE HOURS OPERATION 22 CLEAN FORMULATION INJECTION NOZZLE 22 CHECK THE FUEL FILTER 22 CLEAN THE FORMULATION INJECTION ORIFICE ASSEMBLY 22 CARBURETOR 23 29 IDLE NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT 23 CARBURETOR SYSTEMS DIAGRAM 24 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 27 ADJUSTING THE FUEL NEEDLE 27 ADJUSTING THE METERING LEVER 28 ...

Page 4: ...ty The high velocity gases atomize the formulation instantly so that it is vaporized and condensed rapidly causing negligible formulation breakdown The fog particle size is readily controllable from approximately 0 5 to 50 microns and greater The smaller particle sizes correspond to the lower formulation flow rates and the larger particle sizes correspond to the higher formulation flow rates This ...

Page 5: ...st in a grain mill has no flashpoint the phenomena of the grain mill explosion is an all too common occurrence While a high flashpoint or a no flash point liquid formulation will ignite far less readily than a low flash point liquid and for this reason is strongly advocated the high or no flash point formulation can ignite if the proper conditions exist These conditions are basically two 1 a suffi...

Page 6: ...substitute for good maintenance practices An engine with excessive carbon deposits will run weakly and is likely to stop at any time A weak running engine will also emit an extremely wet fog at lower rates of formulation flow and this can result in surfaces rapidly becoming coated with the formulation and thus help to feed a fire if ignition takes place as described above Refer to the MAINTENANCE ...

Page 7: ...ld or stale gasoline has a detrimental effect on the rubber seals in the fuel system and causes hard starting because it vaporizes poorly 3 Place the Fuel Tank Cap on the Fuel Tank and turn the cap firmly in the clockwise CW direction until the stop is reached 4 Wipe any spilled gasoline from the machine and allow time for any unseen spills to evaporate CAUTION Do not put any formulation in the ma...

Page 8: ...imer bulb COLD START Applies after the engine has been started initially has been stopped before running out of fuel and has been allowed to cool Under these conditions very little actuation of the priming pump is required as some fuel will usually remain in the carburetor One actuation of the priming pump is usually sufficient under these conditions HOT START Applies after the engine has been sta...

Page 9: ...ulb will flood the engine WARNING FLOODING MAY RESULT IN A LOUD EXPLOSIVE SOUND AND CAUSE SOME SMALL AMOUNT OF FLAME TO BE EMITTED FROM THE DISCHARGE EXHAUST END OF THE ENGINE CAUTION If flame emits from the discharge exhaust end of the engine tube the engine is flooded STOP See the section STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE 5 Simultaneously press and hold the Ignition and Air Switches until the Engine beg...

Page 10: ...ntil the stop is reached 2 Lift the ON OFF Control and place it in the ON position 3 Simultaneously depress the ignition and air switches 4 If the engine has not started within approximately 40 seconds repeat steps 4 5 and 6 of starting instructions on page 9 STOPPING THE ENGINE 1 To stop the engine lift the ON OFF control and place it in the OFF position 10 ...

Page 11: ...S IN A FOG MOST OF THE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WHICH MAY BE DISPENSED WITH THIS MACHINE REQUIRE REGISTRATION WITH OR APPROVAL BY VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES USE OF SOME OF THESE SOLUTIONS MAY BE RESTRICTED REGULATED OR PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS FOGGING FOR INSECT CONTROL CAUTION Before placing any formulation in the Formulation Tank the operator should be thoroughly familiar with starting and stoppin...

Page 12: ...bic meters as applicable Read the formulation label and determine the normal usage rate of the formulation This usually varies from 1 fluid ounce oz per 1000 cubic feet approximately 100 milliliters per 100 cubic meters to 1 ounce per 3000 cubic feet approximately 100 milliliters per 300 cubic meters 2 Determine the Formulation Volume 3 Determine the fogging time NOTE Tables 1 and 2 are provided a...

Page 13: ... formulation label and the volume of space to be fogged the formulation volume and fogging time can be calculated as shown below FOGGING OUTDOORS Read and follow all cautions and warnings for Dispensing Fog on pages 15 and 16 Read and follow the instructions for thermal fogging on the chemical solution label METERING VALVE SETTING VS FLOW RATE The following graph represents an approximate cross re...

Page 14: ...g Oz Min Ml Min 1000 30 5 150 4 2000 60 5 150 8 3000 90 5 150 12 5000 140 5 150 20 10000 280 5 150 40 20000 560 5 150 80 30000 840 5 150 120 40000 1120 5 150 160 50000 1400 5 150 200 TABLE 2 This flow rate is an average Your actual flow rate required to produce a dry fog may vary depending on the viscosity of the formulation to be fogged the formulation tank pressure and the operating characterist...

Page 15: ... the machine to operate properly DISPENSING FOG CAUTION Read the entire OPERATION SECTION and the section on SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before starting the machine for the purpose of dispensing fog WARNING DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE A WET FOG IN A CLOSED AREA DO NOT FOG ANY ENCLOSED SPACE OF LESS THAN 500 CUBIC FEET 14 CUBIC METERS WITH THIS MACHINE DO NOT FOG AN ENCLOSED SPACE FOR MORE THAN 7 5 S...

Page 16: ...unterclockwise CCW begins to inject formulation at a rate which produces a dry fog As rotation in the counterclockwise CCW direction is continued the fog quality changes from dry to wet The point of changeover from dry to wet depends on variables such as the Formulation Tank pressure the state of cleanliness of the formulation system and the operating characteristics of the engine CAUTION When it ...

Page 17: ...ainer for proper storage CAUTION Store all formulations where they are not accessible to children or other persons who may not be aware of potential dangers involved Do not store formulations in unmarked or otherwise improper containers Do not store formulations in empty food or beverage containers or in any container marked for another substance Do not re use empty formulation containers for othe...

Page 18: ...s sludge can completely block the formulation system making fogging impossible CAUTION Because the machine may still have gasoline in its tank the machine should be stored between uses under conditions applicable to gasoline containers generally i e store in a cool dry and well ventilated place away from sources of ignition 3 If preparing the machine for long term storage or shipment refer to the ...

Page 19: ...up 2 Pour one pint of kerosene No 2 Fuel Oil or Diesel Fuel into the Formulation Tank and slosh it around thoroughly inside the tank 3 Start the engine in accordance with the OPERATION section and fog out all the liquid in the tank WARNING ALL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPLICABLE TO OPERATION AND FOGGING ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS FLUSHING PROCEDURE INSPECT FOR FORMULATION RESIDUES Examine the Formulation...

Page 20: ... brush handle however if the engine tube is not cleaned regularly it becomes increasingly difficult to clean Push and pull gently and continue rotating Loose carbon will be removed from the tube when the engine is next started AFTER EVERY EIGHT 8 HOURS OPERATION Clean the Formulation Filter 1 Remove the FORMULATION FILTER and clean it with detergent and water 20 ...

Page 21: ...CARBON IN THE ENGINE NECK WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN HARD STARTING AND POOR PERFORMANCE Examine the Spark Plug In general the only time the spark plug goes bad is if the white porcelain becomes cracked or broken Occasionally carbon will form on the electrodes When this happens rub the carbon off with a piece of steel wool The spark plug is gapped at 0 050 or slightly less than the thickness of a Un...

Page 22: ...eriod of time can be established for the replacement of the D size batteries but the spark intensity should be checked whenever the machine does not function normally See the section on TROUBLE ISOLATION AND CORRECTION concerning the testing of the electronic ignition The nominal voltage of fully charged batteries should be at least 12 Volts D C This voltage will vary slightly with battery age and...

Page 23: ...or runs rough carbon build up in the engine neck will often be found to be the cause Scheduled cleaning as detailed in MAINTENANCE will eliminate this cause Idle Needle Adjustment NOTE Read the entire CARBURETOR section before performing the idle needle adjustment 1 Drain any formulation remaining in the Formulation Tank 2 Add approximately 1 quart 1 liter of flushing solution or fuel oil to the F...

Page 24: ...rce to Metering Opens during vacuum pulse Closes during pressure pulse Lever Closes Inlet Valve as Metering Chamber fills 5 Outlet Valve Closes during vacuum pulse Opens 14 Metering Chamber Fuel reservoir during pressure pulse 15 Nozzle Well Fuel is drawn in from Metering 6 Filter Screen Filter fuel on route to Metering Chamber at high speed Chamber 16 Nozzle Increases fuel discharge at high speed...

Page 25: ...nt volume of gasoline for the Venturi and prevents gasoline from leaking out through the Carburetor should the machine be overturned As gasoline enters and begins to fill the Metering Chamber it presses out on the Metering Diaphragm allowing the spring under the Metering Lever to push out on the lever closing the Inlet Needle Valve When the air flowing through the Venturi draws gasoline from the M...

Page 26: ...ing Chamber Side Carburetor Pump Chamber Side 26 Metering Diaphragm Metering Lever Inlet Needle Valve Fuel Needle Internal Carburetor Filter Check valves Pump Diaphragm Inlet for Air Pulses to Drive the Pump Diaphragm ...

Page 27: ...ng to fog Cause 1 Fuel air mixture is too lean or too rich 2 ON OFF linkage not fully rotating butterfly plate in carburetor Fig 7 Item 8 ADJUSTING THE FUEL NEEDLE The engine must be running in order to adjust the Fuel Needle If the engine will not run and the Fuel Needle is set between 1 turn out the Fuel Needle setting is not likely to be the problem If the engine will not run and the Fuel Needl...

Page 28: ...nt of the Metering Diaphragm will not be sufficient to open the Inlet Needle Valve the required amount This will make the engine hard to start because it will not be getting enough gasoline If the Metering Lever is set too far out the movement of the Metering Diaphragm will open the Inlet Needle Valve too far This will make the engine hard to start because it will be getting too much gasoline A Me...

Page 29: ... Carburetor See diagram and illustrations 2 Gently remove the filter screen taking care not to deform or spread the wire mesh 3 Clean the screen in fresh gasoline 4 Re assemble the parts as illustrated in the Carburetor breakdown FIGURE 9 Carburetor Assembly Diagram FIGURE 9 Carburetor Assembly Diagram 29 ...

Page 30: ...is no spark when the Ignition Switch is pressed Check 1 The batteries may be too weak Remember batteries will go dead over a period of time whether they are used or not used 2 Examine the wiring for loose connections Is the spark plug boot firmly attached Make sure the batteries are connected properly 3 If the Ignition Switch begins to go bad it may work in some positions but not in others 4 After...

Page 31: ... Fuel Needle out of adjustment causing the machine to run weak See the CARBURETOR section 5 Is the gasoline bad or dirty 6 Are there large amounts of air in the gasoline line Air bubbles make the machine run weak Check the fuel line connections including the two lines from the primer bulb to the Carburetor Symptom The machine will not fog Check 1 Is the Formulation Tank pressurized when the machin...

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Page 33: ...lug and the Fuel Tank Cap Then PUMP repeatedly with the IGNITION SWITCH held on until no further firing occurs and no further fuel is observed in the Antechamber of the engine This will clear out any fuel left in the lines or in the Fuel Valve 3 Remove the Battery from the battery container and store the Battery in a cool dry place 4 Store the machine in a cool dry place and if the original carton...

Page 34: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 111111 7 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 18 15 16 17 FIGURE 10 34 ...

Page 35: ...ng C58576 Rear Panel Ay A58584 Label Fog Spark Gap A58520 2 Retainer Black Nylon A58520 4 Stud Turn Ovalhead A58520 3 Receptacle Turn B58586 Label Starting Instructions 8 C58575 Side Panel 9 B58644 Formulation Injection Line Ay 10 G114628 Tube Sleeve 11 G145463 Tube Nut 12 A58625 Injection Orifice Elbow Ay 13 A85742 Nipple Hex 14 B58283 4 Long Air Duct Ay 15 B32145 Cleanout Brush Ay 16 A85574 Carr...

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Page 37: ...r Flat Regular 14 G121753 Washer Lock External Tooth 15 G120854 Bolt 20 Hex 16 G140853 Screw 8 32 x 375 Set 17 A58551 Handle End Closure 18 A20414 Internal hair Pin 19 G9419454 Nut Lock 20 Hex 20 A32524 1 Rubber Grommet 21 C58599 Reinforcing Plate 22 D58552 Top cover 23 B58561 Bracket Formulation Valve 24 A32851 1 Lever and Stop Ay Valve 25 G120382 Washer Lock Ǫ Split 26 B32536 1 Valve Ay Shutoff ...

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Page 39: ...Spring 6 A32538 1 Stem 7 B10100 7 O Ring 8 B10100 12 O Ring 9 B58556 Connector 10 G441789 Elbow ǩ FP T METERING VALVE AY REF CURTIS NO PART NO DESCRIPTION FIGURE 13 1 A32692 Packing nut 2 A20200 Washer 53 ID x 75 OD 3 B10100 112 O Ring 4 A32690 Packing Washer 5 A32691 Brass Washer 6 A32689 Metering Stem 7 B32693 Metering Valve Body 8 G441789 Elbow ǩ FP T 39 ...

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Page 41: ...sket 5 A58627 Screen 30 Mesh SSTL 6 G132080 Screw 10 24 x 2 0 Fillister 7 A58626 Splash Guard 8 A58593 Screw 8 32 Thumb Nylon 9 B53035 3 Air Filter Housing 10 A58594 Standoff 8 32 M F Nylon 11 B53035 1 Start Air Housing 12 A58592 Nut 8 32 Hex Nylon 13 43016 Carburetor Gasket 14 D43011 Carburetor Adaptor Not Shown 32636 Petal Valve Ay Not Shown 32109 Petal Valve Gasket 41 ...

Page 42: ...42 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 BATTERY SIDE VIEW OF MACHINE FIGURE 15 ...

Page 43: ...1 Neoprene Pad G9414722 Screw 10 16 x ABCR G120391 Washer Flat 10 Regular 4 B58518 Air Pump Bracket G9425246 Screw 8 32 x Ǫ Self Tapping 5 A20054 2 1 5 Worm Drive Clamp 6 C58519 1 Air Pump Ay B63429 1 Air Pump B80447 8 Tube Vinyl 312 GRES A80296 3 Hose Clamp AL 301 A80296 4 Hose Clamp Blk 321 A62017 2 Tube Guard A86238 Hose Barb M M 7 C58650 Battery Holder Plate Ay 12V G9414722 Screw 10 16 x ABCR ...

Page 44: ...10 10 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 44 10 10 5 6 TANK SIDE VIEW OF MACHINE FIGURE 16 ...

Page 45: ... Ay Formulation Tank Metering Valve A58212 4 Tube A58239 Insert Brass Tube G145463 Nut Tube G114628 Sleeve Tube 4 C58254 Fuel Tank and Barb Ay 5 N58608 Fuel Line Ay B80447 5 Tube Vinyl 312 Gres A62017 1 Tube Guard B80447 19 Tube Vinyl 312 Gres A62017 2 Tube Guard A58316 Filter 3 16 x 75 Micro A80296 3 Clamp Hose AL 301 A80296 4 Clamp Hose BLK 321 6 N58605 Line Ay Check Valve Tee A58212 1 Tube A582...

Page 46: ...S A80296 3 Clamp Hose AL 301 A62017 6 Tube Guard 12 N58563 Line Ay Shutoff Valve Injection Line A58212 4 Tube A58239 Insert Brass Tube G145463 Nut Tube G114628 Sleeve Tube 13 58596 Filter N58624 Manual Not Shown C58623 Shipping Carton Not Shown A58655 Switch 3 Position Not Shown 46 ...

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Page 48: ...51 53 50 45 45 50 61 64 TYPHOON 1 99 TYPHOON 2 73 73 73 76 76 73 79 90 93 MAXI PRO 68 77 74 74 74 74 83 96 99 TORNADO 45 53 53 54 67 62 68 76 76 90 TEST DATE FEBRUARY 3 1993 TEST CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES USED To simulate an operator s position during normal use all noise measurements were taken at a distance of 2 5 feet 76 meters from the machines Indoor tests were performed in a laboratory of 48...

Page 49: ...11 GASOLINE 7 MAINTENANCE 19 ORIFICE INJECTION 20 35 PARTS REPLACEMENT 35 46 PUMP Air Starting 43 Fuel Carburetor 26 29 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 SPARK PLUG 21 43 SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE 4 STORAGE AND SHIPMENT 33 SWITCH Air 45 Ignition 45 TANK CAPACITY Fuel 4 Formulation 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 30 31 VALVE FORMULATION Metering 39 Shut Off 39 49 ...

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