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GUARDIAN ULV LIMITED WARRANTY 

Any part of the commercial Guardian Cold Fog Generator, referred to from this point forward as “ULV sprayer” manufactured 

by ADAPCO, Inc. and found in the reasonable judgment of ADAPCO, to be defective in materials or workmanship, will be 

repaired or replaced by ADAPCO or an Authorized Guardian ULV Service Dealer without charge for parts and labor during the 

periods specified below.  This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable.  Proof of purchase may be 

required by ADAPCO or by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claims.  All warranty work must be performed by ADAPCO or 

an authorized Guardian ULV Service dealer with the exception of the engine which may be warranty serviced by an authorized 

Kawasaki or Honda engine dealer (whichever is appropriate) with prior consent of ADAPCO. 

This warranty is limited to the following specified periods from the date of the original end user purchase for defects for 

materials or workmanship: 

 

Engines are covered by the engine manufactures warranty period subject to following proper operating parameters 

and maintenance schedules. 

 

Blower or compressor is covered by the manufactures warranty period subject to following proper operating 

parameters and maintenance schedules. 

 

Frame and structural components including chassis, belt shroud, covers, enclosures and nozzle piping are covered for 

2 years (parts and labor). 

 

All other components or aspects of this ULV sprayer are conditionally covered for 1 year (parts and labor) 

The Guardian ULV sprayer, including any defective part must be returned to ADAPCO or an authorized Guardian ULV Service 

Dealer within the warranty period.  The expense of delivering the ULV sprayer to the service center for warranty work and the 

expense of returning it to the owner after repair will be paid for by the owner.  ADAPCO’s responsibility is limited to making the 

required repairs 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 to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has 

been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in the Operator’s Manual

.  The warranty does 

not apply to any damage to the ULV sprayer that is the result of improper maintenance or to any ULV sprayer or parts that have 

not been assembled or installed as specified in the Operator’s manual or outlined in the Illustrated Parts Breakdown.  The 

warranty does not cover any ULV sprayer that has been altered or modified, changing performance or durability.  In addition, 

the warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear, or by the use of parts or accessories which, in the 

reasonable judgment of ADAPCO, are either incompatible with the Guardian ULV machine or adversely affect its operation, 

performance or durability. 

ADAPCO reserves the right to change or improve the design of any ULV sprayer without assuming any obligation to modify 

any machine previously manufactured.

  All other implied warranties are limited in duration to the one (1) year warranty.  

ADAPCO’s obligation under this warranty is strictly and exclusively limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts and 

ADAPCO does not assume or authorize anyone to assume for them any other obligation.   

ADAPCO assumes no responsibility for incidental, consequential or other damages including, but not limited to expense for 

gasoline, expense of delivering the ULV sprayer to ADAPCO or an authorized service dealer and expense of returning it to the 

owner, mechanic’s travel time, telephone charges, travel, loss or damage to personal property, loss of revenue, loss of use of 

the sprayer, loss of time or inconvenience.   

Conditionally- refers to the use on this Guardian ULV sprayer of known and widely used insecticide formulations specified on 

the product label acceptable for ULV applications or specifically design for ULV use with the exception of insecticide 

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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