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



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.



Calculate average flow per nozzle.

Ie. Add individual nozzle output and divide by number of nozzles.



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.



CALIBRATION CHART

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NOTES



(chemical /

field etc)

STEP 1



Applicatio

n Rate

of

Chemical



(litres or

kilo

per

hectare)

STEP 2



Tank

Volume



(litres)

STEP 3



Forward

Speed



(KPH)

STEP 4



Average

Nozzle

Flow Rate



(litres per

minute)

STEP 5



Area

Covered

Per Tank



(hectares)

STEP 6



Chemical Per

Tank Load



(litres or

kilograms)

STEP 7



Application

Rate of Spray



(litres per

hectare)

EXAMPLE

1

60

8

0.95

0.42

142

EXAMPLE

2

100

10

0.7

1.19

2.38

84

EXAMPLE

3

4

100

12

0.5

2

8

50



Select Tip Size



Choice of Tips

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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                     