Goldacres 3PL 1000L, Руководство оператора и каталог запасных частей

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Filling
When filling the sprayer it is necessary to
use an external water source and wear the
appropriate PPE.
The following steps should be followed when
filling the tank:
1. Turn the pump off.
2. Remove the tank lid.
3. Add chemical as required. When filling
with water,after adding the chemical, some
agitation will take place.
4. Use external water source to fill main tank
(Do not exceed the tank capacity).
5. Replace the tank lid and ensure that it is
secure prior to switching on pump. You are
now ready to use the sprayer.
Calibration
All sprayers need to be calibrated and kept
in good condition. This will ensure that the
correct rate of chemical is applied to the
target.
Follow these steps to calibrate the sprayer:
1. Measure the spray width of the nozzle on a
dry surface (in metres).
2. Spray a test area at the intended pressure
and speed. Record distance (in metres)
covered in one minute (minute).
3. Measure the nozzle output in litres over
one minute in a measuring jug (l/min).
The spray volume can be calculated by the
following formula:
Application
Nozzle output (l/min) x 10,000
rate (L/Ha)
=
Spray width (m) x speed (m/min)
Spray Application
NOTE : It is the responsibility of the operator
to ensure that the chemical mix is sufficiently
agitated and that the conditions are right
to start spraying. Operators must wear the
appropriate PPE.
1. Switch pump on.
2. Allow pump to build pressure.
3. Engage the trigger on the spray lance to
start spraying.
4. Adjust the nozzle pattern as required
by rotating the nozzle in the appropriate
direction as required.
5. Use a consistent speed or swath pattern
to ensure even coverage of the target, or
adjust the method of application according
to your target.
Agitation
Agitation should take place when filling or
through another method as deemed suitable
by the operator.
Flushing
The following information is provided as a
general guide for flushing your sprayer after a
spray application
For more specific information regarding
flushing, and decontamination, specific
to the products that you are applying, it is
recommended that you consult the chemical
label or your chemical supplier.
1. Turn pump off
2. Drain main tank by removing drain plug
3. Add a quantity of fresh water to main tank
and allow to drain through plug.
4. Replace plug and add a quantity of fresh
water, and decontaminating agents if
required, to main tank.
5. Turn on pump, and spray fresh water
through the lance. This will ensure that
fresh water has circulated through the
pump and lance.
6. Drain remaining contents of fresh water
and replace tank drain plug. The sprayer is
now ready for storage.
Storage
If the sprayer is to be stored for a long period
of time without use, there are several tasks
that need to be performed.
1. Clean the sprayer thoroughly as described
under “flushing”
2. Store the sprayer out of direct sunlight and
where it will not be affected by frosts
3. Ensure that the main tank is empty
4. Protect hoses and electrical connections