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Bromyard Industrial Estate, Bromyard, 
Herefordshire, HR7 4HS, UK 
Tel:   + 44 (0) 1885 482397    
Fax:  + 44 (0) 1885 483043 
E-mail:  [email protected] 
URL: http://www.micron.co.uk 

Summary of Contents for ELECTRAFAN 12

Page 1: ...Instruction manual Bromyard Industrial Estate Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HS UK Tel 44 0 1885 482397 Fax 44 0 1885 483043 E mail enquiries micron co uk URL http www micron co uk ...

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Page 3: ...houses and polytunnels of both water based mixtures e g ECs WPs at 20 to 40 litres hectare total spray volume and Ultra Low Volume ULV formulations It is also used to apply public health insecticides for applying vaccines to poultry and for insect control on livestock and in animal housing When using the ELECTRAFAN 12 in an enclosed confined space a full face shield and respirator must be worn see...

Page 4: ...ost conventional insecticides and fungicides as well as specific ULV formulations only available in some countries which reduce risks in mixing and filling Always read the product label carefully to discover approved applications maximum dose rates maximum number of treatments operator protection required necessary environmental protection measures N B Dose rate refers to the amount of chemical pr...

Page 5: ...6 dB A The sound power level of the machine is 87 dB A The wearing of suitable ear defenders is recommended when using this ma chine b Vibration the weighted RMS acceleration value at the hands when using this machine is 6 3 m sec Always disconnect the sprayer from the battery before servicing or following TROUBLESHOOTING procedures Never touch the edge of the atomiser disc Never insert anything t...

Page 6: ...otate do not attempt to start the sprayer but contact your supplier or Service Department at Micron Plug the sprayer into the battery and switch on to check smooth running of the atom iser disc and fan The sprayer must only be used at the rated voltage The machine must be switched off in the event of power interruption N B Before spraying for the first time with the ELECTRAFAN 12 sprayer opera tio...

Page 7: ... use a funnel when filling the bottle Only mix enough spray for the area to be treated if using water based mixtures to avoid the need for disposal of unused spray mix Always wear gloves when handling agrochemicals and equipment Always use the correct equipment when mixing and measuring Always wash off any skin contamination Always clean all equipment after use ...

Page 8: ...e label a specifically prohibits use of Reduced Volumes i e increased concentrations b has a statutory requirement for use of personal protective equipment when using the diluted product at high volumes N B this will appear in the statutory box on the label or c carries one of the following hazard ratings very toxic toxic or corrosive or carries the warning risk of serious damage to the eyes Micro...

Page 9: ... the height of the crop with the machine held to the side and slightly behind the operator s direction of travel Practice spraying without any spray mix in the bottle to see what sort of walking speed is practical The table below indictes the relationship between spray volume flow rate and walking speed for the ELECTRAFAN 12 as per the following formulae a Formula for calculating required flow rat...

Page 10: ... a measuring container for one minute and measure the volume dispensed If the flow rate is very different from that required change the feed nozzle and repeat the above procedure If the flow rate is close to that required adjust walking speed Example Required spray volume 30 l ha Spray pass interval 2m Flow rate measured 85 ml min Walking speed m s Flow rate ml min 6 x spray pass interval m x tota...

Page 11: ...e bottle into the bottle holder tighten fully and then unscrew by 1 4 of a turn If this is not done the airbleed may be blocked causing liquid feed to stop Check for leaks Switch on the sprayer with the bottle below the atomiser disc and then turn the sprayer over so that the bottle is above the atomiser disc spray liquid will then flow through the feed nozzle onto the atomiser disc This is the sp...

Page 12: ...art of the sprayed area Stop spraying if you hear the motor beginning to slow down This usually means that the battery is running down see THE BATTERY When the motor slows the droplets produced become larger which may reduce product efficacy and in crop situations may cause leaf spotting on sensitive plants TO STOP SPRAYING AT THE END OF EACH SPRAY PASS At the end of each spray pass turn the spray...

Page 13: ... and then sprayed out onto the treated area If using ULV for mulations use kerosene do not use water and detergent for cleaning out the sprayer The sprayer should be wiped down externally using a cloth Periodi cally clean the atomiser assembly see TO CLEAN ATOMISER ASSEM BLY 3 After working with agrochemicals or handling spraying equipment always thoroughly wash hands and exposed skin All protecti...

Page 14: ...12 ELECTRAFAN 12 PARTS DIAGRAM 27 70 71 72 73 ...

Page 15: ... retainer nut T 4517 1 53 Cable 2 core 1 5M T 6041 1 5M 1 20 Chemical feed tube 65mm T 4518 65mm 1 54 Switch connector lead T A6042 1 21 Feed nozzle 0 9mm T 4519 0 9mm 1 55 Switch T 6043 1 Feed nozzle 1 1mm T 4519 1 1mm 1 56 Off on label T 6061 1 Feed nozzle 1 3mm T 4519 1 3mm 1 57 Switch cover T 6062 1 Feed nozzle 1 4mm T 4519 1 4mm 1 58 Battery pouch T 6099 1 Feed nozzle 1 6mm T 4519 1 6mm 1 59 ...

Page 16: ...sembly should be free to turn in an anti clockwise direction Some friction from motor brushes is normal but if it is difficult to turn by hand contact your supplier or Service Department at Micron 3 Poor electrical connections Check systematically all external wiring and connections especially in plugs and battery 4 Worn or defective switch contacts Contact your supplier or Service Department at M...

Page 17: ...the atomiser assembly soak in paraffin preferably overnight then drain and dry Alternatively dismantle the atomiser assembly by releasing the 3 clamp screws and nuts Clean carefully When re assembling be certain to replace the two spacer washers on each screw before re fitting the stainless steel rear collector disc Check that the bearing cover is in place then place the atomiser assembly on the s...

Page 18: ... and move to one side to expose mo tor brushes switch and internal wiring N B Replacement brushes for the motor are available from Micron If the armature or bearings need replacing a new motor will be required When re assembling 1 Reverse the above procedure 2 Make sure the fan drive pin is located in the grooves in the fan hub This prevents the fan shaft from rotating when the fan nut is tightene...

Page 19: ...nd safety requirements Signature of authorised Representative Name of manufacturer or supplier Micron Sprayers Ltd Full postal address Bromyard Industrial Estate BROMYARD Herefordshire Country of origin England Post code HR7 4HS Description of Product Battery powered hand held agricultural spraying machine Name and model number of machine ELECTRAFAN 12 Place of Issue Bromyard England Name of autho...

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