ABORjet QUIK-jet AIR User manual

Micro-Injection System
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QUIK-®

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Part 1: Getting Started & Using your QUIK-jet Air
Parts of the QUIK-jet Air Device.............................................................................. 2
Parts of the QUIK-jet Air Kit .................................................................................... 3
Air Tank Assembly................................................................................................... 4
Connecting the Device............................................................................................. 5
Regulator Components ........................................................................................... 6
Part 2: Micro-Injection
Prime the QUIK-jet Air and Ready for Micro-Injection........................................... 7
Selecting Arborplugs and Drill bits......................................................................... 8
Setting the Arborplugs............................................................................................ 9
Procedure: Conifers vs. Deciduous....................................................................... 10
Part 3: Maintenance
Three step clean out .............................................................................................. 11
Regular Maintenance............................................................................................. 13
Lubricating the device ........................................................................................... 14
Breaking it down.................................................................................................... 15
Putting it back together ......................................................................................... 16
Replacement parts/ Internal parts......................................................................... 17
Additional parts/ Parts for Air Tank....................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 19
Table of ConTenTs

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safeTy RemindeR
Always wear safety glasses and protective gloves (e.g. disposable
nitrile) when setting up, operating or maintaining the Arborjet QUIK-jet
Air System. Read label of injectable product for further precautions and
warnings.
PaRTs of The QUiK-jeT aiR deviCe
Glass Cylinder Case
975-1009
PTC Fitting
1/4” PTC
4-Pack
070-0100
Glass Cylinder
975-1008
Output Check Valve
975-1122
Trigger Slider
975-1011
Air Supply
Quick-Connect
975-00120
90° Adj. Elbow
975-1128
1/4” Product Tubing
070-0102
Pull Ring
975-1107
Cylinder Case Nut
975-1010 Main Body
975-1001
Piston Rod
Housing Plug
975-1003 Piston Rod
975-1004
Dosesizer
975-1006
Inlet Check Valve
070-2366
Stop Nut
975-1005
1/8” NPT x
#10-32 Adapter
975-1124

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PaRTs of The QUiK-jeT aiR KiT
Kit Includes:
• 1 QUIK-jet Air device (070-2355)
• 1 Liter supply bottle (010-9022)
• 1 Air tank (975-00183)
• 1 Carrying bag with shoulder strap (975-1123)
• 1 Arborplug setter (070-0120 sold in 2-pack)
• 2 Drill bits (3/8” and 9/32”) (010-4040)
• 1 Needle cleanout tool (070-0130 sold in 2-pack)
• 1 Graduated cylinder (070-0104 sold in mixing & measuring kit)
• 1 Pair of safety glasses (975-00084)
• 1 Funnel (070-0104 sold in mixing & measuring kit)
• ½ Liter of CLEAN-jet (030-2030 1 liter for reordering)
• 1 Training Manual (available online for reference)
• Low Pressure Regulator with coil (070-2370)
• 2 Viper Needles (070-0501 sold in 4-pack)
• Allen Wrench - 5/64” (989-00008)

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aiR TanK assembly
Holding regulator
assembly still, twist
air tank clockwise to
tighten.
• Fill air tank with compressed air only.
• Most dive/paintball shops can ll air tanks. If the shop does not have the proper lling station, item
#975-00039 will be needed.
CAUTION: Do not ll with CO2
CAUTION: Fill to maximum of 3000 psi.
You can ll your air tank if you have a personal compressed air tank of your own, all you’ll need is part
#975-00039N
Scuba open/close knob
Fill station open/close knob
QUIK-jet Air air tank ts
here for lling
Bleed Valve
IMPORTANT
• Make sure bleed valve is closed when lling air to the tank
• Be sure to bleed all air from scuba ll station before removing from air tank
Be sure to follow full instructions included with item #975-00039N

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ConneCTing The deviCe
Attach pressure supply line and product tubing:
1. Pull back outer sleeve.
2. Push to connect.
3. Flip device body over so on/off switch faces down.
4. Feed product tubing through channel in body until it
passes the front of the body.
5. Push product tubing into PTC tting.
6. Push the other end of tubing into the inlet check
valve. Ensure that the arrow on check valve points
towards the device.
7. Connect the tubing from product supply bottle into
the other end of check valve.
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PTC Fitting
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filling and aTTaChing PRodUCT sUPPly boTTle
1. Load formulation into
product supply bottle.
• Do not load more than
1000 mL of product.
2. Holding product suppply
bottle upright, screw bottle
clockwise into product bot-
tle top assembly.
• Ensure product tubing is
snugly connected in PTC
tting.

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RegUlaToR ComPonenTs
RegUlaToR
To adjust the air pressure, insert a 3/16” Allen wrench into end of primary regulator. Turn counter-clockwise
slowly to increase pressure to system. Turn clockwise to decrease pressure. Set pressure between 60 – 100
psi depending on tree.
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B
C
D
E
A
D
Side View Top View
A. Primary Regulator & Gauge
B. Pressure Release Valve
C. Air Tank
D. Open/Close Valve
E. Pressure Supply Gauge
Regulator Gauge
(Counter Clockwise)
(Clockwise)
CAUTION: Do not exceed 110 psi

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PRime The QUiK-jeT aiR dose ChambeR
Ready foR miCRo-injeCTion
1. Press the ON/OFF switch several
times until formulation reaches the
dose chamber.
2. Dispense product back into original
product bottle or extra supply bottle
until you get a full dose inside the
chamber.
NOTE: Be careful when pointing the
needle; some air bubbles may occur.
System is assembled, pressurized, primed, and ready for micro-
injection.
NOW YOU ARE FULLY ASSEMBLED!
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When To miCRo-injeCT
Seasonal and environmental conditions that favor uptake of injectable material
Time of Year: Active growth—tree in full leaf
Weather Conditions: Sunny, warm (ideally 60-80°F), breezy, low humidity
Soil Conditions: Moist soil conditions, soil temperatures above 40°F
QUIK-jet Air is now primed and ready to use!

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seleCTing aRboRPlUgs and dRill biTs
seleCTing aRboRPlUg siTes
Select Arborplugs based on tress size and type:
• For trees of small to medium size and density use
#3 (9/32”) Arborplugs.
• For large or dense-wooded trees and conifers use
#4 (3/8”) Arborplugs.
Use sharp, high-helix brad-point drill bits (included in kit).
Drilling in 2 Steps:
1. Use very light pressure to drill through outer bark and inner bark. The drill bit
will stop at the xylem. You can remove drill bit to note the bark thickness.
2. Use quick heavy pressure to drill into the xylem.
Try to keep drill steady to ensure properly-set Arborplugs.
# of Arborplugs = DBH”/2
(ex. 16” DBH = 8 sites) Sites are within
36” above the
soil line.
Root flares show best uptake and formulation distribution to the canopy. Choosing good
Arborplug sites result in faster injections.
The Best
Arborplug
Injection Zone
dRilling siTes foR aRboRPlUgs
Estimated drill depth into xylem:
Hardwood: 5/8” – 1 5/8” deep
Conifers:1 5/8” – 2” deep
Arborplug Size Drill Bit Size
#3 9/32”
#4 3/8”
X
Bark
Annual Rings
Inner Bark
Bark
Inner Bark
5/8” – 2”
Xylem
tissue
Drill Bit
Drill Bit
Step 1
Step 2

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seTTing The aRboRPlUgs
1. Set Arborplugs into drilled holes using Set Tool (from kit) and hammer.
2. Make sure the barbs on the
Arborplug make a seal between
the xylem and the inner bark as
illustrated.
INCORRECT
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Too Deep Too Shallow