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GENERAL INFORMATION

 

INTRODUCTION 

Your ULV cold fog generator, known from this point on in this manual as “ULV Sprayer”,was 

built to the highest standards in the industry.  However, the prolonged life and maximum 

efficiency of your sprayer equipment depends on you following the operating, maintenance and 

adjustment instructions in this manual. 

If additional information or service is needed, contact ADAPCO or if applicable, your authorized 

ADAPCO service representative. 

We encourage you to contact ADAPCO for repairs.  As the designer and manufacturer of this 

equipment, ADAPCO professionals are informed and trained on the latest methods to service 

this equipment and provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at the service shop and 

carry a full line of Guradian ULV service parts and accessories. 

THE REPLACEMENT OF ANY PORTION OF THIS PRODUCT BY OTHER THAN THE 

MANUFACTURER’S AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PART MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE 

PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY OR SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT.  USE OF OTHER THAN 

ADAPCO/GUARDIAN ULV REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. 

For some pictoral clarity, some illustrations and figures in this manual may show guards, or 

shrouds removed.  Under no circumstances should your ULV sprayer be operated without these 

devices in place. 

All information is based upon product information available at the time of approval for printing.  

ADAPCO, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without 

incurring any obligation. 

 

SERVICING THE ENGINE 

 

The detailed servicing and repair of the engine is not covered in this manual; only routine 

maintenance and general service instructions are provided.  For service of the engine during the 

limited warranty period, it is important to contact ADAPCO and if applicable, an authorized 

ADAPCO service representative or an authorized servicing agent of the particular engine 

manufacturer.  

Any unauthorized work done on the engine during the warranty period may 

void your warranty.

 

 

Summary of Contents for 55 ES

Page 1: ...MODEL 55 ES 2008 GUARDIAN ULV EQUIPMENT PRODUCT OF ADAPCO INC SANFORD FL...

Page 2: ...rvice stop the machine Keep all shrouds and guards in place especially the drive belt shroud FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN INJURY REMEMBER YOUR ULV COLD FOG GENERATOR IS ONL...

Page 3: ...NSIDERATIONS 12 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 13 FAMILIARIZATION 14 OPERATOR CONTROLS 14 AIR PRESSURE GAUGE 14 SPRAY VALVE Ball Valve 15 FORMULATION FILTER AND ORIFICE 15 FORMULATION TANK 15 ATOMIZATION NOZ...

Page 4: ...TENSION 21 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 23 CALIBRATION 24 FLOW CALIBRATION DESCRIPTION 24 FLOW CALIBRATION PROCEDURES 25 FLOW DIAGRAM 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 29 GUARDIAN 55 ES...

Page 5: ...ng the PTO shaft Starting system Recoil Dry Weight 15 0kg 33 1 lbs Fuel Unleaded gasoline Compressor Make Chinook Model K12 Dia Outlet inlet 50 Max performance 1200 RPM 150 PSIG 6 97 ACFM 100 PSI 3 0...

Page 6: ...rol No pump Siphon Orifice disk Orifice sizes 020 through 061 9 sizes Formulation filter Inline Gauges Pressure 0 150 PSI Throttle Choke Control Throttle manual Choke manual Finish Type Epoxy Powder C...

Page 7: ...R S AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PART MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE DURABILITY OR SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT USE OF OTHER THAN ADAPCO GUARDIAN ULV REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY For some pictor...

Page 8: ...ne are refereced from the operator s right and left when standing behind the vehicle and facing in the normal forward direction of the vehicle Additionally the ULV sprayer is designed to be placed in...

Page 9: ...or injuries occurring to themselves other people or property READ THIS OPERATOR S MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START OR USE THIS SPRAYER A replacement copy of this manual is available from ADAPCO Inc...

Page 10: ...azard exists on or near the machine that can result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken The signal word CAUTION is a reminder of safety practices on or near the machine that could r...

Page 11: ...mable and the vapors are explosive a Keep flammable objects cigarettes matches etc open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container b Use only an approved gasoline container c DO NOT...

Page 12: ...rayer functions and engine controls Knowing the location function and operation of these controls is important for safe and efficient operation 3 DO NOT touch the engine muffler or any part of the exh...

Page 13: ...ler or utility vehicle 11 Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine See the engine operator s manual for information on engine settings 12 NEVER leave the machine running una...

Page 14: ...engine and the spray on off Optional electrical remote spray on off is available by using a 12 volt electric solenoid valve in place of the manual spray ball valve to control the flow of chemical to t...

Page 15: ...t source such as an accessory port or cigarette lighter port found on many utility vehicles A length of cable is supplied to the valve allowing a driver to activate spray without having to physically...

Page 16: ...bilize the position of an RTU jug Finally connect the line from the orifice assembly to the bulkhead connector of the Guardian RTU cap ATOMIZATION NOZZLE The atomization nozzle is designed to efficien...

Page 17: ...r by hand lifting suggest two persons into a support vehicle such as a side by side UTV golf cart or maintenance vehicle or by mounting in a more rigid and semi permanent fashion to a 2 or 4 wheel dri...

Page 18: ...f not less than 87 octane ALWAYS take precautions when filling the machine with fuel NEVER fuel the machine while running and ALWAYS wait for a hot machine to cool before fueling 7 Check the engine oi...

Page 19: ...on The oil level sensor will stop the engine and flash the LED beside this symbol when the oil level gets too low The engine won t restart without adding oil If the engine is tilted too much during op...

Page 20: ...nd preferably warm but not hot enough to cause a burn slide a shallow oil catch pan directly under the oil drain plug Loosen and remove the oil gauge dipstick and set aside Loosen the oil drain plug a...

Page 21: ...O NOT spray electrical components directly BELT TENSION Correct belt tension and alignment is essential for proper operation and longevity of this ULV sprayer When adjusting the belt tension ensure th...

Page 22: ...22 In the final analysis the correct belt tension is just enough tension to keep the belt from slipping under normal load conditions...

Page 23: ...heck belt tension X Clean air filter foam element See Engine Owner s Manual X Clean fuel filter element See Engine Owner s Manual X Change compressor oil See Compressor Owner s Manual X Check and veri...

Page 24: ...rify pressure periodically to ensure the proper atomization conditions are met Orifice sizes from 020 to 061 are included with this machine and depending on the amount of atomization required will dic...

Page 25: ...Pull back on the black collar and pull the tubing straight out until disconnected 2 Loosen the black orifice fitting to reveal both a filter screen and orifice disk Place the desired disk chosen from...

Page 26: ...s it would be if attached to the formulation tank Note if the draw tube is higher or lower than it would be normally this can skew the results and cause inaccurate flow calibration 7 Open the spray va...

Page 27: ...FORMULATION TANK ATOMIZATION NOZZLE COMPRESSED AIR BALL VALVE OFF ON ORIFICE FILTER ASSEMBLY FILTER ORIFICE IN LINE 27 FLOW DIAGRAM...

Page 28: ...uge 3 Spray continues when valve closed Valve not closing completely Check and or clean valve for posible contaminates 4 No air flow through nozzle Belt loose broken or slipped off pulley flywheel Che...

Page 29: ...77 14 15 51 52 33 14 41 6 33 14 50 49 17 16 5 76 14 71 55 58 56 59 57 60 93 92 47 10 48 11 48 47 70 20 34 74 73 61 54 78 14 3 1 12 23 72 81 87 80 88 82 63 83 85 39 89 86 84 90 8 91 ILLUSTRATED PARTS B...

Page 30: ...8 x 2 1 4 hex bolt 24 1865 610 Pully 3 75 OD x 750 bore V belt 77 M6 X 1 0 X 18MM blk socket head cap screw 25 Keyway 3 16 x 1 3 8 carbon steel 78 M8 x 1 25 x 10MM hex bolt Kawasaki 27 1865 622 Alum S...

Page 31: ...20 Orifice disk 020 diameter 025 Orifice disk 025 diameter 030 Orifice disk 030 diameter 035 Orifice disk 035 diameter 040 Orifice disk 040 diameter 045 Orifice disk 045 diameter 051 Orifice disk 051...

Page 32: ...32 NOTES...

Page 33: ...and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Guardian ULV machine The warranty does not cover any ULV sprayer that has been subject...

Page 34: ...not be warranted for any period if the active ingredient NALED is used for any purpose Guardian Model 55 ES_________ Serial Number _________________________Record the serial number of your machine he...

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