C-Dax Pressure Nozzle Boom Kit User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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FOR THE
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PRESSURE NOZZLE
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BOOM KIT
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C-Dax Systems Ltd
P O Box 1010, 145 Harts Road
Tiritea, Palmerston North
Ph:  +64 6 354 6060
Fax:  +64 6 355 3199
E-Mail:  [email protected]
www.c-dax.com
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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PRESSURE NOZZLE SPRAY BOOMS
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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR OWNERS & OPERATORS OF C-DAX ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
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Be warned of the dangers of loading your ATV or other vehicle in excess of its carrying capacity.
It is important to understand that any loads or attachments whether fastened to or placed on a vehicle or ATV will
alter the stability or handling characteristics of that vehicle or ATV.
Spray tanks or other equipment must be filled only to a level where the gross weight is within the load limit of the
ATV or other vehicle.
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Safety is a primary concern in the design, manufacture, sale, and use of spray tanks and other equipment.  As
manufacturers of spray tanks and other equipment we want to confirm to you, our customers, our concern for safety.
We take this opportunity to remind you about the simple, basic and common sense rules of safety when using spray
tanks and other equipment.  Failure to follow these rules can result in severe injury or death to operators and
bystanders.
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It is essential that everyone involved in the assembly, operation, transport, maintenance and storage of this equipment
be aware, concerned, prudent and properly trained in safety.
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This also applies to equipment that is loaned or rented to someone who has not read the owner’s manual and is not
familiar with the operation of application equipment.
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NEVER EXCEED THE LOAD LIMIT CAPACITY OF THE ATV OR OTHER VEHICLE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FILLING THE SPRAY TANK OR OTHER EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY AND
OR THE ATTACHMENT OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE ATV MAY EXCEED THE ATV’S
MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY, AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE STABILITY OR THE ATV OR
OTHER VEHICLE.
CARGO SHOULD BE PROPERLY DISTRIBUTED AND SECURELY ATTACHED.
REDUCE SPEED WHEN CARRYING CARGO OR PULLING A TRAILER OR TRAILED
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCE FOR BRAKING.
NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON YOUR SPRAYER OR OTHER EQUIPMENT.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S VEHICLE MANUAL FOR CARRYING
CARGO OR PULLING A TRAILER.
PROPER MAINTENANCE IN LINE WITH MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES IS ESSENTIAL.
BEFORE APPLYING CHEMICALS, READ THE LABEL OF THE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURER OR
SUPPLIER FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND OPERATE AS RECOMMENDED.
THE SAFETY OF ALL CHEMICALS USED IN AGRICULTURE IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF
A GOVERNMENT AGENCY, IE N.Z. MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT; USA
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.  FURTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR STATE
LAWS MAY APPLY.
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COVER:
Boom model shown; QSV300
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SAFETY
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Before attempting to install or operate the equipment, read and understand the manual thoroughly. Failure to comply                
with this instruction constitutes improper use and will invalidate the warranty.
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Before using your pesticide, STOP, Read The Label
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Mixing pesticides is a most dangerous time as it involves handling the concentrated material. For toxic compounds,                
use protective clothing such as overalls, hat, gloves, boots and respirator.
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When using concentrated sprays, full protection is necessary.
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When using diluted sprays, wear a hat, long-sleeved cotton overalls, and boots. If you use pesticides regularly it is a                   
good idea to always wear a respirator to avoid cumulative effect.
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Other protection may be required.  Check the label.  It may have specific directions for the particular chemical.
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Protective clothing should be properly cared for. Rinse heavily contaminated clothes in the open before washing in                
the laundry.
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Wash and dry protective clothing every day but keep them separate from other washing.
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Respirators need special care.  Clean your respirator after spraying.  Use soapy water then rinse and allow drying
completely before storing in a clean plastic bag.  Replace canisters in respirator after eight hours use.
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PRESSURE NOZZLE BOOM KITS
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OWNERS MANUAL
(Pt.No 90024 Issue 3 Dated 25 October 2005)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction Page
Safety 2
Contents 4
Introduction
Description
Warranty 
Liability 5
Boom Installation 
Quick Smart Mounted Booms Only
Boom Height
Plumbing (12V Pump)
Plumbing (PTO or Engine Driven
Theory of Operation 6
Operation
Calibrating your Pressure Nozzle Boom 7
Calibration Chart
Select Tip Size 8
Spray Tip Selection Table 
Operating Hints 9
Maintenance
After Use
Routinely
Annually
Filters 10
Performance Data Chart 11
Parts Diagrams
V300 Boom Assembly 12
Nozzle Body Assembly 13
C-DaxOil 14
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new C-Dax pressure nozzle spray boom.  You join the many thousands of
farmer’s worldwide who have recognised the remarkable usefulness of this unique equipment. 
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DESCRIPTION
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The C-DAX Pressure Nozzle Spray Booms are a high strength series of spray booms manufactured of non-corrosive                
materials designed for mounting on front or rear ATV carriers. All units come complete with mountings non-drip                
nozzle bodies, nozzle filters, and high quality spray tips.
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WARRANTY
C-DAX Systems LTD warrants to the original purchaser that the equipment is sold free from defects in materials and                  
workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of retail sale (6 Months from date of retail sale for all equipment                     
sold in the U.K.).
Accordingly, C-DAX Systems undertakes to repair the equipment, or at our option replace, without cost to the                
original purchaser either for materials, parts or labour, any part which within the specified warranty period from time                 
of delivery is found to be defective. PROVIDED that the equipment has been used for normal purposes in accordance                  
with the instructions, and has not been subject to neglect, misuse or accident, and has not been repaired, serviced or                   
dismantled by any person other than a service agent or person authorised by C-DAX Systems.
The warranty does not extend to cover: consequential damage; repair or replacement of parts due to fair wear and                  
tear; or damage resulting from neglect, misuse, accident or hireage. SPECIFICALLY the warranty excludes battery              
damage, damage arising from chemical attack, and units built to customers specifications.
All goods returned to C-DAX Systems are freight paid by the sender and if subject to a warranty claim, must be                    
accompanied by a completed warranty claim form.  Warranty claim forms are available from C-DAX dealers.
LIABILITY
The maximum liability, which is accepted by C-DAX Systems, is limited to replacement of faulty goods only. Every                 
care has been taken in the manufacture of our goods but because use of the goods is outside the control of the                     
manufacturer, the end user assumes all responsibility for the use. Neither the manufacturer nor retailer shall be liable                 
for loss or damage resulting from use.
Any advice or recommendations given by C-DAX Systems, its agents, or employees is given in good faith and based                  
on the best information available to us. No liability or responsibility is accepted or implied as a result of any                   
information or advice tendered by C-DAX Systems, its agents or employees. The end user accepts all responsibility                
arising from that advice.
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BOOM INSTALLATION
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Quick Smart Mounted Booms Only
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For booms without Quicksmart™, bolt the boom to an appropriate surface using the boom mounting holes.
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With QSA Frame;
Fit QS upright bars to centre frame of sprayer using M10x30 bolts and nuts supplied. Fit with mounting lugs facing
inwards.
Fit sprayer to Quicksmart™ frame and unfold arms.
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With QS Frame;
Install the Quicksmart™ frame as detailed in the mounting instructions.
Fit sprayer to Quicksmart™ frame and unfold arms.
Set boom to required spraying height by fitting the QS mount bars on the high or low position, and/or adjusting the
position of the mount bars on the centre frame of the sprayer.
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NOTE
The QS upright bars can be adjusted in 50mm increments on the sprayer centre frame.
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Boom Height
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Minimum recommended boom height above the target is 50cm for 1100 nozzles (standard) and 60cm for 800 nozzles
(optional).
Test the evenness of distribution by spraying an area of dry concrete with clean water.  The surface must dry evenly.
If the target is above ground level, raise the boom height accordingly.
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Plumbing (12V Pump)
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Cut the sprayer output line from the pump in an easily accessible position, and install the quick release valve with the
8.5mm hose shank.
Connect the delivery hose to the boom, cut the hose to a length so that it can be connected to the quick release valve
using the 10mm male hose shank connector. 
Connect the remainder of the sprayer output line to the spray gun, to the remaining 8.5mm male hose shank
connector.
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Plumbing (PTO or Engine Driven Pump)
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Single Section Spraying:
Connect the boom delivery line to a spare outlet port on the sprayer pressure regulator, secure with hose clamps
provided.
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Multi Section Spraying:
Connect each spraying section boom delivery line to a spare outlet port on the sprayer pressure regulator, secure with
hose clamps provided. Extra regulator outlet ports are available (depending on specification).
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THEORY OF OPERATION
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Spray fluid is placed in the tank where it is drawn through a suction filter and pumped to a control valve.  The excess
flow from the valve is returned to the tank via the bypass hose.  Fluid at a nominal pressure of 1-4 bar (nominally) is
pumped to the spray tips via nozzle tip strainers.
At the spray tip, fluid is atomized at the spraying pressure and the fluid is propelled toward the target at the tip angle
(80° or 110° nominally).
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Droplet size is controlled by the spraying pressure.
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OPERATION
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With water in the spray tank;
Fold the boom out.
Turn on the pump,
-12V sprayers; Switch labeled ‘PUMP’ on the switch box
Ensure hoses and lines are free of kinks and blockages.
Allow time for the air to be expelled from the hoses and lines.
Water should flow evenly out of the spray tips.
Droplets will be formed by the nozzles, thus creating the spray.
Drive forward at the required operating speed across target area.
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CALIBRATING YOUR PRESSURE NOZZLE BOOM
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Metric Version (litres, metres, kph)
(*Standard nozzle spacing 0.5 metres)
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You will need to calibrate your sprayer to ensure the accurate application of chemical or liquid fertilizer. If too much                   
chemical or liquid fertilizer is applied you will be wasting money! If too little is applied you may need to repeat the                     
spraying, which will be wasting your money and time!
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Chemicals are expensive.  Repeat calibration frequently during the seasons to avoid disappointment. 
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To calibrate your sprayer you will need:
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a) nozzle calibrator or an accurate measuring flask
b) watch or clock with seconds, or a stopwatch
c) tape-measure
d) calculator
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NOTE:  “Chemical “ also refers to liquid fertilizers.
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1. Measure time taken to travel 100m at the speed used for spraying
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NOTE:
Maximum Recommended Spraying Speed is 12 Kph.
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2. Run Sprayer and record output from each nozzle (in mls) for the same time it took to travel 100m.
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Calculate average flow per nozzle.
Ie. Add individual nozzle output and divide by number of nozzles.
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NOTE:
Check any nozzle tip that is out by ± 5%
Discard any nozzle tip that is out by ± 10%
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3. Litres/ha = Average Nozzle output (ml/nozzle)       x 100
500
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4. Chemical to add to tank
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Litres of Chemical  =  Water in Tank (L)     x     Label chemical rate/ha
L/ha (application Rate)
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HINT: If you want to spray one hectare, but a tank load covers two, then simply put in half the amount of chemical                     
and water in the tank. Similarly if you want to spray half a hectare and a tank load covers two, then quarter the                      
amount of chemical and water in the tank, and so on.
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For future reference either your sprayer details in the following calibration table.
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CALIBRATION CHART
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NOTES
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(chemical /
field etc)
STEP 1
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Applicatio
n Rate
of
Chemical
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(litres or
kilo
per
hectare)
STEP 2

Tank
Volume


(litres)
STEP 3
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Forward
Speed
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(KPH)
STEP 4
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Average
Nozzle
Flow Rate
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(litres per
minute)
STEP 5
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Area
Covered
Per Tank
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(hectares)
STEP 6
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Chemical Per
Tank Load

(litres or
kilograms)
STEP 7
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Application
Rate of Spray

(litres per
hectare)
EXAMPLE
1
1
60
8
0.95
0.42
0.42
142
EXAMPLE
2
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100
10
0.7
1.19
2.38
84
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Y:\Manuals\Current\90024-3-PNozz.DOC    9

There are several size tips available depending on the type of spray pattern required and the amount of spray fluid                   
required to be applied. C-Dax systems endeavours to match the boom output flow to the 12V pump size so there is no                     
need to change the tip size.
All spray tips supplied by C-Dax Systems conform to an international standard for tip size and colour coding.
Use the spray tip chart below to select the required application for your boom;
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Y:\Manuals\Current\90024-3-PNozz.DOC    10

Spray Tip Selection Table
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Tip Ref
Pressure
Flow
Litres/Hectare at
Code
Bar
1it/min
6km/h
8km/h
10km/h
12km/h
14km/h
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1.0
0.23
46
35
28
23
20
110-UF-01
1.5
0.28
57
43
33
28
24
Orange
2.0
0.33
66
50
40
33
28
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2.5
0.37
74
56
44
37
32
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3.0
0.40
80
60
48
40
34
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3.5
0.43
86
65
52
43
37
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4.0
0.46
92
69
55
46
39
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1.0
0.35
70
53
42
35
30
110-UF-015
1.5
0.42
84
63
50
42
36
Green
2.0
0.49
98
74
59
49
42
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2.5
0.55
110
83
66
55
47
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3.0
0.60
120
90
72
60
51
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3.5
0.65
130
98
78
65
56
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4.0
0.69
138
104
83
69
59
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1.0
0.46
92
69
55
46
39
110-UF-02
1.5
0.56
112
84
67
56
48
Yellow
2.0
0.65
130
98
78
65
56
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2.5
0.73
146
110
88
73
63
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3.0
0.80
160
120
96
80
69
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3.5
0.86
172
129
103
86
74
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4.0
0.92
184
138
110
92
79
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1.0
0.69
138
104
83
69
59
110-UF-03
1.5
0.85
170
128
102
85
73
Blue
2.0
0.98
196
147
118
98
84
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2.5
1.10
220
165
132
110
94
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3.0
1.20
240
180
144
120
103
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3.5
1.30
260
195
156
130
111
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4.0
1.39
278
209
167
139
119
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Operating Hints
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C-DAX stocks Spray Tips from Sprays International.
The Tips are all high quality and colour coded for easy use.
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Spray Tips are available in packs of 10 as follows:
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* Standard Fan
* Ultra Fan (low pressure)
* Evenfan
* Deflector
* Hollow Cone
* Enviroguard (low Drift
* Pneujet XL (air induction nozzle)
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MAINTENANCE
After Use
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At the end of spraying, flush the system three times with fresh water. Finish with a final rinse using C-DAX                   
Neutralise rinsing solution.
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Remove the strainer basket under the lid of the sprayer, rinse and refit.
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Remove the main filter element, clean and replace, ensuring that the filter bowl ‘O’ ring is in place, and the bowl nut                     
is tight.
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Clean the outside of the sprayer to remove any spray residue.
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Remove and rinse the nozzle tip filters. 
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Routinely
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Check the spray tip patterns for wear, replace if necessary.
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Calibrate the boom (every 100Ha)
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Lubricate any moving boom parts.
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Check spray hoses for kinks or damage, replace if necessary.
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Annually
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Replace spray tips
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Lubricate the break away joints with good quality grease.
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Filters
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Your Pressure nozzle boom sprayer is fitted with three stage filtration consisting of:
a) filter basket at the tank inlet,
b) suction filter between the tank and pump, and
c) nozzle tip filters.
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Check all filters after the first four hours of use, then at the end of each spraying session, more regularly depending
on the water supply and chemicals used.
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Performance Data (Nominal)
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C-DAX
Unit
Model
Flow Rate
to Boom
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Nozzle
Designation
Flow Rate
per Nozzle
(lit/min)
Application Rate at
Each Forward Speed
(lit/ha at km/hour)
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Range of Tank (hectares at km/hour)
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SR50                               SR80
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8
10
12
8
10
12
8
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12
5
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WB200
3.60
3.80
4.00
4.20
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110UF03
0.90
0.95
1.00
1.05
135
142
150
157
108
114
120
126
88
93
98
103
0.37
0.35
0.33
0.32
0.46
0.44
0.41
0.39
0.57
0.54
0.51
0.48
0.59
0.56
0.53
0.51
0.74
0.68
0.66
0.63
0.90
0.86
0.81
0.77
1
1
1
1
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WB300
V300
3.60
3.90
4.20
4.50
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110UF02
0.60
0.65
0.70
0.75
90
97
105
112
72
78
84
90
59
64
69
74
0.55
0.51
0.47
0.45
0.69
0.64
0.59
0.55
0.85
0.78
0.72
0.67
0.88
0.82
0.76
0.71
1.10
1.02
0.95
0.88
1.35
1.25
1.15
1.08
1
1
1
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V400, 4A
(8002
pump)
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4.20
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110UF02
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0.53
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80
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64
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50
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0.62
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0.78
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1.0
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1.0
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1.25
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1.6
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1
V400, 4A
(8003)
pump)
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4.70
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110UF02
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0.59
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90
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71
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59
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0.55
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0.70
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0.85
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0.88
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1.08
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1.35
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1
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NOTE: “TOTAL FLOW RATE TO BOOM” is pre-determined by nozzles supplied and each pumps
performance.  Calibrate (check   flow   form)   nozzles to
determine your application rate at each of the above forward speeds.  Calibrate nozzles frequently
to check application rate.
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Chemical for tank - multiply range of tank (hectares)   by chemical rate per hectare.  eg, if flow from
nozzles (with   ATV   at   operating   rpm)   on WB200
boom is 0.85 litres/minute each, travel speed is 12 km/hour, and chemical rate is 2 litre/hectare
then put 2 x 0.53 = 1.06 litres of active ingredient in
the tank.
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SUGGESTED operating height for nozzles; 0.5 metres above the target.
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The following parts are replacements for C-Dax spray booms.
Please order by part number:
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Item: Part number:
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1- Noz body (Incl ‘O’ring & DCV, No cap, tip or gasket) 10480
2- Piston and diaphragm 10492
3- Diaphragm only 10493
4- Fly nut ¾” 10343
5- Swivel clamp Part of 10480
6- Swivel clamp pin Part of 10480
7- ‘O’ Ring 10299
9- Swivel clamp screw 10497
10- Cap and gasket (No tip) 10710
12- Nozzle gasket 13630
13- Nozzle cap Refer nozzle chart listing 
Nozzle body complete (with 110°03 tip) 80509-03
Nozzle filter 8079-PP-50
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C-DAXOIL - Pure Emulsified Vegetable Oil
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●Wraps the chemical in a protective fluid capsule, even when emulsified in water.  It is also bio-degradable.
●Reduces alkaline hydrolysis. Incompatibility between ‘hard water’ and ‘acid’ pesticides can neutralise the active             
ingredient.
●Non-phytotoxic - based on a refined natural vegetable oil that has an affinity with plant and pest tissue.
●Is a spreader, thus an oil encapsulated chemical will cover an area up to 16 times greater than a comparable water                    
droplet.  Spray now with lower water rates!
●Will penetrate to convey chemical through the waxy cutical surface of plants and insects.  Less run-off.
●Assists droplet formation, and reduces droplet evaporation.  Keeps droplets intact during trajectory.
●It’s rainfast and assists adhesion to hairy surfaces.
●provides a barrier against decomposition of some chemicals by sunlight or atmosphere.
●Significantly reduces drift, assisting droplet formation and uniformity.
●Can be used with most agri-chemicals and with all sprayers. It has been used successfully in N.Z. sine 1984, and                   
for over 10 years in the U.S.A.
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Why C-DAXOIL Works
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C-DAXOIL wraps up the chemical in an emulsifiable natural vegetable oil. This encapsulation is advantageous              
throughout the whole spraying process - from droplet formation to maximum on target efficiency.
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C-DAXOIL is 93% vegetable oil, which has a natural affinity with plant products. The other 7% is a specially                  
blended, stabilised and inert emulsifier. C-DAXOIL can be used as a carrier instead of water (ULV spraying) or as                  
an emulsified suspension in water. The chemical active ingredient is protected by a fluid capsule of C-DAXOIL,                
rather than be thrown ‘naked’ into the environment. C-DAXOIL assists mechanically and biologically. Improves             
tank mixing, droplet formation, droplet stability. Maximises spread, retention in target tissue. Minimises            
evaporation and rain wash-off. Optimises the efficacy of most chemicals. Because C-DAXOIL offers this efficiency,              
improved application rates may be realised.
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Application Rates
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C-DAXOIL is mixed at a rate of up to one part C-DAXOIL to two parts of chemical. As a general guide, the                     
following applies:
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Boom spraying, Pressure Nozzle;  1.5 - 2.0 lit / ha
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