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Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued)

 

 
Step 3: Operate the sprayer. 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the 
chemical label when spraying.   

 

Long pants and sleeves, chemical-resistant gloves, and eye protection are 
strongly recommended.  Additional protective gear may be required 
depending on the particular pesticide.  

 

 

1.  Review safety 

information 

Review the "Operation 

–

 Important Safety Information"

 related to Chemical 

Application Safety and ATV Vehicle Handling Safety provided in this manual. 
 

2.  Wear personal 

protective 
equipment 

Wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label. 

3.  Close 

broadcast 
boom valve 

Close broadcast boom valve to prevent accidental spray release. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4. Turn on power  Turn on the power to the sprayer.

 

 

1. Verify the remote switch is connected to the pump power cord. 
2. Turn the remote switch to the "ON" position. 

 

Note: The pump will start automatically when power is turned on.  The pump 
will cycle on and off as needed to retain pressure in the hose. 

Boom valve 

Summary of Contents for 30746

Page 1: ...ease Improper use of the sprayer or handling of chemicals could result in serious injury or illness to the operator or nearby persons animals or could cause damage to the environment This sprayer is recommended for use in spraying non flammable liquids such as pesticides and water for plants trees The sprayer will be damaged and warranty voided if used to apply bleach chlorine ice control chemical...

Page 2: ...2 Hazard Signal Word Definitions ...

Page 3: ...g the Manual Bag 10 Assembly 11 Machine Components 27 Operation Important Safety Information 28 Operation Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use 33 Operation Using the Sprayer 34 Storage 42 Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 44 Exploded View 282790 Rev C 7 45 Appendix A Broadcast Spray Calibration Tables 47 Limited Warranty 48 ...

Page 4: ...th a spot spray gun and a broadcast boom Use the spot spray gun if you desire to apply pesticide only on selected plants Use the broadcast boom if you wish to spray large ground areas SPRAYING OTHER LIQUIDS In addition to spraying pesticides this sprayer may be used for watering plants and trees WE RECOMMEND THAT THE SPRAYER NOT BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES ONCE IT HAS ALREADY BEEN USED FOR SPRAYING...

Page 5: ...nt gloves when filling using and cleaning the sprayer Wear additional protective gear such as facemask or apron as recommended on the chemical label EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION around children and pets Pesticides are especially toxic to them Keep sprayer and spray materials away from them at all times DO NOT MIX OR POUR chemicals in an enclosed unventilated area DO NOT USE flammable or corrosive chemic...

Page 6: ...ate the towing hauling vehicle with the filled sprayer attached MAKE SURE SPRAYER IS SECURELY ATTACHED to vehicle EXERCISE CAUTION in vehicle handling when towing hauling filled sprayer to avoid loss of control or overturning Keep speed to a minimum so you can maintain control Reduce speed prior to turns Allow for wider turns and for more distance to stop Avoid any sudden steering maneuvers starts...

Page 7: ... is not breathing call 911 Otherwise 1 If you are the victim immediately seek assistance from nearby personnel because you may become incapacitated 2 Immediately follow first aid instructions on chemical label 3 Call a poison control center for further advice In the U S call 1 800 222 1222 Have the chemical label available for reference Chemical spills Chemical spills must be quickly contained and...

Page 8: ...als EXERCISE CAUTION in vehicle handling Vehicle will be less stable and handle very differently with filled sprayer attached DO NOT TURN ON POWER to sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid unintentional spray release Improper use of the sprayer or handling of chemicals could result in serious injury or illness to the operator or nearby persons animals or could cause damage to the environme...

Page 9: ...a claim If you have missing components Contact Ironton Product Support at 1 877 234 6869 Pump Qty 1 790659 Tank Qty 1 Spot Spray Gun Qty 1 790802 Gun Hose Qty 1 792564 Manual Bag Qty 1 Upper Hose Wrap Bracket Qty 1 Lower Hose Wrap Bracket Qty 1 Hitch Bracket Qty 2 792306 Rear Bracket Qty 2 792777 Axle Qty 1 792304 Tow Bar Assembly Qty 1 Wheels Qty 2 789074 Draw Tube Hose Qty 1 792535 Boom Assembly...

Page 10: ...3 Wire Harness w Remote Switch Qty 1 777493 Axle Pin Qty 2 792416 Hose Clip Qty 1 777110 10 24 x 15mm Screw Qty 3 82616 Strainer Qty 1 780544 Draw Tube Qty 1 792425 Drain Cap Washer Qty 1 37680 5232 5 16 x 2 Bolt Qty 4 82018 5 16 x 1 2 Bolt Qty 11 82014 5 16 Nut Qty 4 82019 Axle Washer Qty 2 82286 10 24 x 18mm Screw Qty 1 82634 ...

Page 11: ...h hitch bracket holes Secure with nuts until hand tight Ensure hitch pin holes are aligned and tighten bolts to 20 Ft Lbs Tools Needed 1 2 wrench Torque wrench Fasteners Needed from Owner s Manual Bag 82018 5 16 x 2 Bolt Qty 2 82019 5 16 Nut Qty 2 Hitch Brackets ...

Page 12: ...rough rear bracket holes and tow bar Ensure rear brackets top surface is flush with tow bar top surface Secure with nuts until hand tight Tools Needed N A Fasteners Needed from Owner s Manual Bag 82018 5 16 x 2 Bolt Qty 2 82019 5 16 Nut Qty 2 Rear Brackets ...

Page 13: ... Assembly cont d Step 3 Axle Assembly Insert axle through rear brackets and tow bar Torque rear bracket bolts from Step 2 to 20 Ft Lbs Tools Needed 1 2 wrench Torque wrench Torque bolts to 20 Ft Lbs Axle ...

Page 14: ... assembly with bottom of tank and secure with bolts Torque bolts to 5 Ft Lbs Note if tank inserts do not align with cart loosen cart bolts then insert bolts into tank inserts Torque cart bolts to 20 Ft Lbs Thread drain cap on to tank until hand tight Tools Needed 1 2 wrench Torque wrench Components Needed from Owner s Manual Bag Drain Cap ...

Page 15: ...stall wheels onto axle Slide washers onto axle Insert axle pins into holes in axle Note check that tires are inflated to 30 PSI Tools Needed Pliers PSI Gauge Fasteners Needed from Owner s Manual Bag Axle Pin Qty 2 792416 Axle Washer Qty 2 82286 ...

Page 16: ...ube through grommet Note wet draw tube with soapy water to ease installation Place strainer on end of draw tube Push draw tube into grommet until strainer reaches the bottom of the tank Tools Needed N A Components Needed from Owner s Manual Bag Strainer Qty 1 780544 Draw tube Qty 1 792425 ...

Page 17: ...d Step 7 Hose Wrap Assembly Install upper and lower hose wrap brackets Secure with bolts and torque to 5 Ft Lbs Tools Needed 1 2 wrench Torque wrench Fasteners Needed from Owner s Manual Bag 5 16 x 1 2 Bolt Qty 4 82014 ...

Page 18: ...he feet with the 4 threaded inserts Tighten 1 long screw through tether into front left rubber foot Tighten 3 short screws until pump is secure Note damage could occur to rubber pump feet if screws are over tightened Tools Needed Phillips head screwdriver Fasteners Needed from Owner s Manual Bag Tether 10 24 x 18mm Screw 10 24 x 15mm Screw ...

Page 19: ...nk Secure with bolts and torque to 5 Ft Lbs Slide hose clamp over hose Slide hose over pump outlet hose barb Tighten with hose clamp Tools Needed 1 2 wrench Torque wrench Flat head screw driver Fasteners Needed from Owner s Manual Bag 5 16 x 1 2 Bolt Qty 2 82014 Hose Clamp Qty 1 30746 Hose clamp Boom assembly ...

Page 20: ...be hose Slide one end of draw tube hose onto pump inlet hose barb Slide other end of draw tube hose onto draw tube PVC Secure both ends with hose clamps and tighten Tools Needed Flat head screw driver Fasteners Needed from Owner s Manual Bag Hose Clamp Qty 2 30746 Hose clamps Draw tube hose ...

Page 21: ... hose clamp over the end of the hose Push the hose onto the hose barb Slide the hose clamp over the hose barb Tighten the hose clamp Tools Needed Flat head screwdriver Torque screwdriver Fastener Needed from Owner s Manual Bag Spot spray gun Hose clamp Gun hose Hose Barb Hose Clamp Qty 1 30746 ...

Page 22: ...rom boom hose assembly Tighten hose clamp Secure hose clip to tank with bolt and torque to 5 Ft Lbs Tools Needed 1 2 wrench Torque wrench Flat head screwdriver Component Needed from Owner s Manual Bag Hose Clamp Qty 1 30746 5 16 x 1 2 Bolt Qty 1 82014 Hose Clip Qty 1 777110 Hose Clip Hose clamp Hose barb from boom hose assembly ...

Page 23: ... vehicle with a hitch pin not included call 1 877 234 6869 and order Item 27293 Make sure boom nozzle is pointed straight down If it is not loosen the nozzle retaining nut orient the opening of the boom nozzle to point straight down then retighten the nozzle retaining nut Tools Needed N A ...

Page 24: ... NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time or with any non insulated tools If battery acid contacts skin or clothing flush immediately with water and neutralize with baking soda 2 Connect remote switch to battery Connect the sprayer s remote switch to the vehicle battery using the following procedure a Disconnect the vehicle battery ground wire b Connect the remote switch s red battery c...

Page 25: ...ch 2 Disconnect the remote switch from the vehicle battery as follows a Disconnect vehicle battery ground wire b Disconnect the remote switch s black battery clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle battery c Disconnect the remote switch s red battery clamp from the positive terminal of the vehicle battery d Reconnect the vehicle battery ground wire WARNING Always disconnect in this sequenc...

Page 26: ...e remote switch ON The pump is an on demand pump When turned on the pump will prime itself and then turn off When the gun trigger is squeezed the pump will automatically start c Operate the spray gun by squeezing the gun trigger d Check for leaks throughout the system If a leak is detected fix the leak and re test the system with water until no leaks are detected ...

Page 27: ...d allows the operator to turn the sprayer pump on and off 8 Boom Valve The boom valve shuts off chemical to the left right or both boom nozzles 9 Suction Tube The suction tube is the inlet line for the pump The suction tube has a suction strainer to prevent debris from entering the pump 10 Sprayer Pump The sprayer pump makes the chemical flow to the spray gun and nozzles 11 Pump Power Cord The pum...

Page 28: ...s to avoid inhaling or coming into contact with the chemical Personal protective equipment ALWAYS wear protective clothing eye protection and chemical resistant gloves when filling using and cleaning the sprayer Wear additional protective gear such as facemask or apron as recommended on the chemical label Children pets Pesticides can be especially toxic to children and animals ALWAYS exercise extr...

Page 29: ...sticide Apply at a rate recommended by chemical manufacturer Excess pesticide can be dangerous to humans damage desirable plants and contaminate soil and water sources Never point gun NEVER point the spray gun at people or animals Children pets ALWAYS exercise extra caution when spraying near areas accessible to children and pets Eating smoking DO NOT eat drink smoke rub your eyes or touch any par...

Page 30: ... Allow for wider turns and for more distance to stop o Avoid any sudden steering maneuvers starts or stops that could create sway Rough or sloped terrain Slow down and exercise extra caution on rough or sloped terrain in order to reduce risk of rollover Pick the most level route possible when transporting across fields Drive up and down slopes that cannot be avoided rather than across Use a vehicl...

Page 31: ... wash all contaminated skin surfaces with soap and water or follow directions as specified on the chemical label c Clothing remove contaminated clothing immediately Dispose of heavily contaminated clothing per the instructions on the chemical label for safe chemical container disposal 2 Seek medical advice if instructed on the label or if the victim experiences symptoms of harmful effects such as ...

Page 32: ...d the spill with soil sod or absorbent material 3 Clean up the spill immediately Absorbent materials like ground corncobs or pet litter should be spread on the spill area to soak up the pesticide The contaminated material should then be shoveled into a leak proof container Do not flush the spill area with water until you receive advice as directed below 4 Seek additional advice from the chemical m...

Page 33: ...ainer of any chemical residue It is important to clean the suction strainer before each use to ensure it is not clogged and to prevent residual chemical from contaminating sprayer contents IMPORTANT The strainer must be accessed by reaching into the tank so the tank must be empty to avoid immersing your hand in chemicals a Open fill cap on top of tank b USING RUBBER GLOVES reach into the tank and ...

Page 34: ...ater than 4 MPH or if there are bystanders in the intended spray area 1 Assess wind speed Assess weather conditions to ensure that it is not too windy to spray DO NOT SPRAY if wind speeds are greater than 4 MPH Visible indication of wind speed If leaves are in constant motion or there is any branch movement DO NOT spray because the wind is too strong 2 Clear work area Clear the work area of all by...

Page 35: ...ading area Choose a safe pesticide mixing and loading area Choose an outdoor well ventilated area away from unprotected people animals food and other items that might become contaminated 3 Wear personal protective equipment Wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label Note that additional equipment may be specified for mixing and loading activities 4 Turn off sprayer and ve...

Page 36: ...e Only purchase and mix as much chemical as you need for the planned application in order to minimize chemical over application and the need for storing unused chemicals c Add chemical to the tank through the fill cap If the chemical is not pre mixed add water and pesticide concentrate in the order prescribed on the label 9 Ensure chemical mixed Ensure chemical is thoroughly mixed in tank Stirring...

Page 37: ... Information related to Chemical Application Safety and ATV Vehicle Handling Safety provided in this manual 2 Wear personal protective equipment Wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label 3 Close broadcast boom valve Close broadcast boom valve to prevent accidental spray release 4 Turn on power Turn on the power to the sprayer 1 Verify the remote switch is connected to th...

Page 38: ...gger Twist the spray nozzle to adjust from a straight stream to hollow cone spray pattern as recommended on the chemical label for proper delivery rate Note It is not unusual for the operator to be exposed to chemical drips while adjusting the nozzle gloves should be chemical resistant 6 Operate broadcast boom A Open boom valve ...

Page 39: ...t down then retighten the nozzle retaining nut IMPORTANT Make sure broadcast nozzle is oriented to spray straight back parallel with the ground before you start An incorrectly positioned broadcast nozzle may spray chemicals on you or others Note It is not unusual for the operator to be exposed to chemical drips while adjusting the broadcast nozzle Chemical resistant gloves should be worn Nozzle re...

Page 40: ... power to the sprayer b Relieve system pressure by depressing the gun trigger c Turn off the vehicle Set brake or block the wheels 8 Discontinue use if clogged or inoperative If the sprayer becomes clogged or inoperative during use discontinue use immediately DO NOT attempt to service while chemicals are in the sprayer and power is connected Return to service area to review instructions for troubl...

Page 41: ...y store or dispose of unused chemical a If the unused pesticide is to be stored for future use Store all unused pesticide in its original or a suitably marked container in a secure location out of the reach of children animals b If remaining pesticide is to be disposed Properly dispose of the remaining chemical and its container per the chemical manufacturer s recommendation and according to local...

Page 42: ...ifreeze into the tank Note RV antifreeze is non toxic and biodegradable and generally safer for the environment than automotive antifreeze 2 Spray briefly Turn on the pump motor and squeeze the gun trigger briefly until fluid sprays Store gun in lance clips Removing from storage 1 Drain Drain the antifreeze left in the tank through the tank drain hole into a suitable container 2 Flush with water F...

Page 43: ...section Operation Step Four In order to avoid accidental exposure to chemicals never attempt to unclog the intake tube or suction strainer or service the spray gun nozzle until the tank has been emptied and the sprayer flushed with water 4 Disconnect power relieve pressure Disconnect power to the sprayer and be sure all system pressure is relieved by squeezing the gun trigger 5 Perform repairs Fol...

Page 44: ...ion Tube Polypropylene PVC Stainless Steel Hose PVC EPDM Pump Polypropylene Viton Santoprene Stainless Steel Valves Polypropylene Polyacetal Viton Nylon Gun and Nozzle Nylon Polyacetal Aluminum Before using any chemical check to ensure the chemical is compatible with all materials in the system Note The sprayer is not compatible with bleach or chlorine products Also pumping any petroleum based flu...

Page 45: ...45 Exploded View 282790 Rev C 7 ...

Page 46: ...2777 Rear Bracket 2 18 792167 Bottom Hose Bracket 1 19 792168 Top Hose Bracket 1 20 792301 Tow Bar 1 21 792304 Axle 1 22 792305 Front Bracket 1 23 792306 Hitch 2 24 794111 Tank Cap 1 25 792822 13 Gallon Tank 1 26 792402 Boom Bracket 1 27 792416 Axle Pin 2 28 792422 Tee 1 29 792424 Ball Valve 1 30 792425 Draw Tube 1 31 792453 Grommet 1 32 792535 Draw Tube Hose 1 33 794454 3 8 Spray Gun Hose 1 34 79...

Page 47: ... 8 5 5 9 21 20 84 7 42 3 28 2 21 2 16 9 12 1 8 5 21 30 102 5 51 2 34 2 25 6 20 5 14 6 10 2 Spray Pressure GALLONS PER 1000 SQUARE FEET based on water at 40 spacing Height PSI 1 MPH 2 MPH 3 MPH 4 MPH 5 MPH 7 MPH 10 MPH 21 10 1 36 68 45 34 27 19 17 21 20 1 94 97 65 48 39 28 19 21 30 2 35 1 17 78 59 47 34 23 Spray Pressure GALLONS PER 100 SQUARE FEET based on water at 40 spacing Height PSI 1 MPH 2 MP...

Page 48: ...tions will void warranty Determining whether a part is to be replaced or repaired is the sole decision of Ironton Ironton will not provide for replacement of complete products due to defective parts Any costs incurred due to replacement or repair of items outside of an Ironton approved facility is the responsibility of the buyer and not covered under warranty Transportation costs to and from servi...

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