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LIX-630 July 2, 2015 Rev19
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7.4 OSCILLATION SPEED AND COVERAGE
Oscillation speed: The chart shows how many times per minute
the oscillator makes one complete cycle as a function of fl ow. The
higher the fl ow, the faster it oscillates.
For nozzle reach, refer to the operation manual for the specifi c
nozzle. For reach with oscillation, subtract 20% from the distance.
The speed of oscillation is a function of fl ow rate, see the Blitzfi re
Oscillation Speed graph. A minimum fl ow rate of 175 GPM is
required for proper oscillator operation.
APPROXIMATE
CYCLES/MIN
GPM
L/MIN
8
175
650
13
250
1000
21
375
1500
28
500
2000
BLITZFIRE OSCILLATION SPEED
200
175
150
125
100
75
50
0
DIST
ANCE IN FEET
20 DEGREES
30 DEGREES
40 DEGREES
WIDTH OF COVERAGE
150 / 45m
125 / 38m
100 / 30m
75 / 23m
50 / 15m
COVERAGE AREA
OF BLITZFIRE OSCILLATING UNIT
61m
53m
45m
38m
30m
22m
15m
DIST
ANCE IN METERS
Fig. 7.4 Oscillation Speed and Coverage
NOTICE
The type of nozzle and fl ow pressure are critical to the coverage area. The graph shows coverage
area based on the movement capability of the oscillating mechanism. Actual coverage will
depend on fl ow, pressure, type of nozzle, angle of fog pattern and wind conditions.
