Micron AU8115MS, Operator'S Manual & Parts List

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MICRON AU8115MS VEHICLE MOUNTED SPRAYER
Restrictor
Number
Flow Rate
(ml/min) Oil
24 108
30 149
39 294
49 461
59 581
68 709
80 957
98 1210
Fig. 8 – Installation of Orifice Plate
6. Ensure that the vehicle engine is running to charge the battery and to provide
the correct voltage to the pump. Switch on the pump at the control box. Note
that the blower engine MUST NOT be running. Liquid should begin to flow
from the atomiser into the bucket. Wait until the flow has stabilised and all air
bubbles have been purged from the pump and hoses.
7. Once liquid is flowing at a steady rate,
hold the measuring jug (supplied with
the sprayer) underneath the atomiser
and collect the output over a
measured period of time (typically one
minute), using a stopwatch.
Fig. 9 – Flow Rate Calibration
8. If the flow rate is too low or too high, fit a larger or smaller orifice plate or select
a larger or smaller restrictor valve setting as appropriate and repeat steps 5 –
9. Actual flow rate will vary according to the pesticide used and its
temperature, therefore calibration MUST be carried out using the actual
product.
9. Return all the spray liquid collected in the bucket to the spray tank through the
lid filter. DO NOT stand under the atomiser, even after the pump has been
switched off as some residual dripping may occur.
10. Clean the bucket and measuring cylinder. Wash down any spillage on the tank
and vehicle.
11. ALWAYS wash hands and face after handling pesticides.
IMPORTANT: if using the flow control valve, it is essential to ensure that there
are no orifice plates fitted. The position of the flow control valve knob can be fixed
after adjustment by tightening the locking screw using the 2 mm hexagonal key
provided in the tool kit.
ORIFICE
PLATE