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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: ...0 litres hectare total spray volume and involatile Ultra Low Volume ULV formulations at 1 to 3 litres hectare An electric motor spins the atomiser disc to produce uniform spray droplet size ranges the actual size of droplets produced depends on the atomiser disc speed which is determined by the number of batteries fitted Liquid is fed by gravity through colour coded feed nozzles The ULVA can apply...

Page 4: ...s 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 product applied per hectare Never eat drink or smoke when working with agrochemicals After using agrochemicals or handling equipment wash your hands thoroughly Kee...

Page 5: ...acks are contained inside the tank N B the feed tube from the Micropak must be securely connected to the flow valve which should be fitted into the valve retaining clamp on the battery case and the hose connections secured with the clips supplied The tubing on the sprayer should be clipped into the large hole on the battery case end cap and attached to the flow valve 2 Remove the switch end piece ...

Page 6: ...packs and use a funnel if directly filling the spray 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 wash off any skin contamination Always clean all equipment after use ULV FORMULATIONS ULV formulations are pre mixed i e ready to spray and should have full instructions for use on the label These produc...

Page 7: ...sonal 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 Micron do not generally recommend using spray mixes of more than ten times the maximum concentration recommended for high volume appli...

Page 8: ... gently shaking the tank Place the tank on the operator s back Transfer the spray mix to the one litre bottle on the spray head by placing the base of the bottle on the ground and opening the flow valve ON OFF When the bottle is filled to the 1 litre mark stop filling The flow valve must then be turned off ...

Page 9: ...ed nozzle For ULV applications spray passes of 3 to 6 meters can generally be used in crop situations 5 to 10 meters for control of migrant pests on rangeland Spray pass intervals should be reduced as crop height increases Choose and fit the feed nozzle that is likely to be required The actual flow rate should be checked holding the ULVA in the spraying position with the feed nozzle vertical Remov...

Page 10: ... e 3 part insecticide 17 parts water The following table indicates the relationship between spray volume flow rate and walking speed for the ULVA as per the following formula Flow rate ml min 6 x spray pass interval m x total spray volume l ha x walking speed m s Spray volume l ha Spray pass Interval m Feed nozzle Flow rate ml min Walking speed m s 10 1 2 Red 90 1 0 10 Crop pests 2 5 Black 150 1 0...

Page 11: ...screw by hand and then turn over the sprayer Wait until the liquid flow is steady and then allow the liquid to flow into a suitable container for one minute and measure the volume dis pensed If the flow rate is substantially 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 RED Increased Flow Rate BLAC...

Page 12: ... before spraying The diagrams below show acceptable wind direction and how the spray route should be planned WIND X X 25 o 25 o W I N D WIND WIND W I N D W I N D WIND W I N D Best results will be obtained in a consistent crosswind of between 1 and 4 m s Never spray when there is no wind or wind direction or speed is changeable since the operator then risks being contaminated by the spray Always ho...

Page 13: ...eatments The operating position of the ULVA should be so that the feed nozzle is as close to vertical as possible The spray head can be adjusted to accomplish this by using the head locking sleeve 3 1 2 7 6 5 Before spraying for the first time use water only to check the operation of the sprayer Put some clean water in the bottle and add a small amount of detergent Check for leaks Switch on the sp...

Page 14: ...mmediately and either wait for the wind to become re established or re plan the spray operation making sure the operator does not walk through any part of the field that has already been sprayed WIND It is best to hold the ULVA slightly to the rear so that the operator always walks away from the spray and does not contact sprayed foliage When using a backpack the bottle can be filled when needed b...

Page 15: ...losed once all the spray mix has been drained back into the backpack to avoid leakage N B any water based spray mixture remaining should be used within a few days but ULV formulations can be stored for some time Make sure that all the spray liquid is spun out from the spray head by keeping the atomiser disc running for a few seconds after the spray bottle is empty Then switch the sprayer off For e...

Page 16: ... not use water and detergent for cleaning out the sprayer The sprayer and tank but not the atomiser disc should be wiped down externally using a cloth Periodically remove the atomiser disc and clean with a soft brush especially if wettable powders have been used since these can build up on the atomiser disc and cause poor performance 3 After working with agrochemicals or handling spraying equipmen...

Page 17: ... sure they polarity is correct N B the positive terminal has a small mark and should be connected to the red wire Check that the small nylon air vent tube is replaced correctly within the extension tube The sprayer can be disassembled by removing the four screws in the battery case and all electrical contacts cleaned with a wire brush or similar If the extension tube is dirty where it passes throu...

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Page 19: ...M 5107 125 HEAD LOCKING SLEEVE 5368 BOTTLE 1 LITRE REFILL SYSTEM 5290 NUT UNION BLACK 5369 BACKPACK 5 LITRE 5404 DISC FIXING SCREW 5372 TUBE 8MM ID X 12MM OD 0 90M PVC 5414 90 ATOMISER DISC 5373 CLIP HOSE SIZE BB 5417 CENTRE CONNECTOR 5375 CLIP HOSE NO 12 WINGSCREW 5464 BATTERY CASE END CAP 5376 TAP 5776A BATTERY CASE 5377 HOSE CONNECTOR 6MM 5778 FEED NOZZLE YELLOW 5383 UNION NUT 5779 FEED NOZZLE ...

Page 20: ...ean and moves freely That the electrical terminals and contact points are clean and that electrical wires are not broken or corroded Check that the terminal connecting springs on the motor are in place if the spray head has previously been disassembled If the atomiser disc is rubbing on the motor base plate or the motor shaft is bent Replace the disc or motor if necessary see STORAGE AND MAINTENAN...

Page 21: ... of this product is in conformity with the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC and complies with the relevant essential health and 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 Batte...

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