Dramm pulsFOG Turbo Owner's manual

Dramm Turbo ULV Manual Supplement 9/18
Supplemental Manual for Turbo ULV Hybrid
Sprayer

Dramm Turbo ULV Manual Supplement 9/18
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Thank you for your purchase of this pulsFOG Turbo ULV Hybrid Sprayer.
The Dramm Corporation is the North American representative of pulsFOG, Dr. Stahl & Sohn GmbH of
Überlingen Germany. We appreciate your purchase.
As the representative of pulsFOG, Dramm will supply equipment, parts, service and technical advice
to customers in North America. Please feel free to contact us for any of these needs.
This manual supplement is designed to help with mixing and care for your pulsFOG Turbo ULV Hybrid.
The included pulsFOG manual handles basic operation of your unit. In addition to these manuals,
advice and operational videos are available on our website at www.dramm.com.
The included manual is specific to your machine and contains valuable operational information as
well as basic maintenance and repair information.
REVIEW ALL MATERIALS before operating your Turbo ULV.
Please direct any questions or service requests you might have to the contacts below.
Dramm Corporation
Main Office
PO Box 1960
2000 North 18th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54221
Dramm Corporation
Canadian Office
RR#4 906 Hwy 20 W
Fenwick, ONTARIO
CANADA, L0S 1C0
920/684.0227
[e-mail]
www.dramm.com

Dramm Turbo ULV Manual Supplement 9/18
Limited Warranty
This is a limited warranty as defined in in the consumer product warranty and federal trade
com- mission improvement act. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary
from state to state.
DRAMM CORPORATION warrants all PulsFog units, Models TULV110v, to be free from defect
in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year, on labor
and parts that are not subject to unusual wear. This warranty does not cover units that have
been abused or used in a manner inconsistent with the owners manual instructions. Use of
other solutions negates any warranty.
DRAMM CORPORATION gives no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to efficacy of any
pesticide.
DRAMM CORPORATION warrants that VK-I, VK-II and NutriFOG fogging solution is plant
compatible when used as directed. These directions reflect the opinion of experts and are
believed to be reliable. Special emphases should be paid to dilution rates, temperatures and
application rates of pesticides as listed on their labels. It further warrants that VK-I, VK-II and
NutriFOG are inert diluents for pesticides to be used only in PulsFOG thermal fogging units.
Under no circumstances will the manufacturer(s) or DRAMM CORPORATION be liable for
damages due to incorrect stocking, faulty operation or application, non-observance of safety
standards or non- observance of chemical label directions. The manufacturer(s) or DRAMM
CORPORATION under no circumstance will be responsible for damage(s) done to any property
or persons.
Under no circumstance will the manufacturer(s) or DRAMM CORPORATION be responsible for
crops. It is understood that the limit of seller liability for breach of any warranty shall be the
invoice price of goods.
This warranty begins on the date of original purchase. If warranty service is required, the
equipment must be sent prepaid to:
Dramm Corporation
2000 North 18th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220-1960 USA
920/684-0227

Dramm Turbo ULV Manual Supplement 9/18
Mixing Instructions:
The Turbo ULV requires the use of a carrier solution for best application. The carrier solution helps to
produce a more even sized droplet, preventing very large droplets from forming.
While some chemicals may include fogging adjuvants, most do not. Check with your chemical
manufacturer regarding this.
Dramm sells three different carrier solutions for the pulsFOG: VK-I, VK-II and NutriFOG.
VK-I Use with EC chemicals only
VK-II Use with all formulations of chemical
NutriFOG Use with all formulations of chemical
VK-I requires no water for mixing. Mix the correct quantity (see accompanying chart) of EC chemical
directly into 1 liter of VK-I to treat 10,000 square feet.
NOTE: Do not apply VK-I over wet crops. Leaves should be dry during the application.
VK-II is mixed with water. Mix the correct quantity (see accompanying chart) of chemical with 0.5L of
VK-II and 1.5 L of water to treat 10,000 square feet.
NOTE: VK-II can damage certain crops, especially when in bloom. Take care when using,
especially later in the season.
NutriFOG is mixed with water. Mix the correct quantity (see chart) of chemical with 0.25 L of
NutriFOG and 1.75 L of water to treat 10,000 square feet.
NOTE: Do not apply more that 1.5 L of NutriFOG to the same 10,000 square foot area in ONE
MONTH.
While these carrier solutions have been used with most greenhouse chemicals without incident, it is
always advisable to perform a jar test with the proper ratios of chemical, carrier, and water to ensure
compatibility with any chemical you are not certain of.

Dramm Turbo ULV Manual Supplement 9/18
The Turbo ULV is a Hybrid Sprayer/Fogger and may be used in a variety of ways. It can range from a
space treatment, utilizing ultra-fine droplets to fog an area to a directed spray, capable of targeted
applications.
To accommodate different droplet sizes, the Turbo ULV comes with several nozzles to allow for a
range of sizes and application types:
Below, this manual will explain rate and solution volume calculations for Ultra Low Volume and
Targeted Low Volume applications. These are at the outer ranges of the machines capabilities.
The chemical amount used will be the same per square foot for either application. However, the
solution volume will change.
FIRST: Calculate the amount of chemical required for 10,000 square feet.
Find the 100 gallon chemical label rate for the product you wish to apply. Multiply this by 0.40. This
is the amount of chemical to use in 10,000 square feet.
Example:
100 gallon rate of CHEMICAL Z = 10 oz
10 oz X 0.40 = 4 oz of CHEMICAL Z for 10,000 square feet.
Mix with the appropriate amount of carrier and water for 10,000 square feet.
If you wish to treat a larger or smaller area adjust by the percentage increase or decrease
appropriate.
Example:
Treat a greenhouse of 15,000 square feet with CHEMICAL Z.
15,000 square feet is 1.5 times larger than our standard of 10,000 sq feet.
4 oz CHEMICAL Z X 1.5 = 6 oz CHEMICAL Z for 15,000 square feet.
Approximate flow rates and
droplets sizes (VMD) for the
Turbo ULV with water:
Nozzle Size
Flow Rate (L/h)
VMD (water uµ approx.)
7
5.3
18-20
8
7.7
25-28
10
10.8
32-35
12
15.1
40-45
15
23
50-60

Dramm Turbo ULV Manual Supplement 9/18
Mix with the appropriate amount of carrier and water for 15,000 square feet. Adjust the carrier and
water based on the same ratio above.
NOTE: If the chemical you are using provides an area rate on the label in addition to the 100 gallon
rate, USE THIS INSTEAD OF CALCULATING as shown above.
Example:
The label states “Use 10 oz per acre of CHEMICAL Z.”
One acre is 43,560 square feet.
Divide 10 oz/43,560 sq ft (to determine how much per sq ft.) = 0.00023 oz/sq ft.
Multiply by the number of sq ft to be covered. 0.00023 x 15,000 sq ft = 3.4 oz
Mix into the appropriate amount of carrier and water for 15,000 square feet. Adjust the carrier and
water based on the previous example.
The chart on the following page describes how to mix carrier solutions as well as converts chemical
rates at the 0.40 rate.
NEXT: Determine the amount of spray solution to use for your application:
Ultra Low Volume (space treatment) Application
The Turbo ULV has a tank capacity of 5 liters. Up to a maximum of 25,000 square feet can be treated
with the Turbo ULV using the ULV method.
Under this method, use 1 liter of FINISHED SOLUTION to treat 5,000 square feet. Mixing instructions
for solution are described in a chart on the following page.
Targeted Low Volume (directed treatment) Application
The Turbo ULV has a tank capacity of 5 liters. Up to a maximum of 5,000 square feet can be treated
with the Turbo ULV using the Targeted Low Volume method.
Under this method, use 1 liter of FINISHED SOLUTION to treat 1,000 square feet. Mixing instructions
for solution are described in a chart on the following page.

Dramm Turbo ULV Manual Supplement 9/18
HOW TO USE VK–1
Match the dose recommended by your pesticide
label to the same rate on the left side of the
chart. Read across to the right side of the chart
for the amount of pesticide to use in 1 liter VK-1
Carrier Solution to treat 10,000 square feet.
HOW TO USE VK–2
Match the dose recommended by your pesticide
label to the same rate on the left side of the chart.
Read across to the right side of the chart for the
amount of pesticide to use in 1/2 liter VK-2
Carrier Solution and 1 1/2 liters water to treat
10,000 square feet. For plants in flower or
sensitive plants use a ratio of 1 Part VK-2 + 5
Parts Water. Refer to page 15 of your pulsFOG®
®
Manual.
pulsFOG®& NutriFOG®Pesticide Conversion Chart
Dramm Corporation, PO Box 1960, Manitowoc, WI 54221-1960 www.dramm.com 800.258.0848
REV. 04/2007 1000
1.0 ounces 0.4 ounces
2.0 ounces 0.8 ounces
3.0 ounces 1.2 ounces
4.0 ounces 1.6 ounces
5.0 ounces 2.0 ounces
6.0 ounces 2.4 ounces
7.0 ounces 2.8 ounces
8.0 ounces 3.2 ounces
9.0 ounces 3.6 ounces
10.0 ounces 4.0 ounces
11.0 ounces 4.4 ounces
12.0 ounces 4.8 ounces
13.0 ounces 5.2 ounces
14.0 ounces 5.6 ounces
15.0 ounces 6.0 ounces
16.0 ounces 6.4 ounces
17.0 ounces 6.8 ounces
18.0 ounces 7.2 ounces
19.0 ounces 7.6 ounces
20.0 ounces 8.0 ounces
21.0 ounces 8.4 ounces
22.0 ounces 8.8 ounces
23.0 ounces 9.2 ounces
24.0 ounces 9.6 ounces
25.0 ounces 10.0 ounces
26.0 ounces 10.4 ounces
27.0 ounces 10.8 ounces
28.0 ounces 11.2 ounces
29.0 ounces 11.6 ounces
30.0 ounces 12.0 ounces
31.0 ounces 12.4 ounces
32.0 ounces 12.8 ounces
Mix 1 liter of VK-1
Carrier Solution with Chemical
for 10,000 Square Feet.
Mix VK-2 Carrier Solution
with 1 1/2 liters of Water and Chemical
for 10,000 Square Feet.
HOW TO USE Nutri–FOG®
Match the dose recommended by your pesticide
label per 100 gallons to the same rate on the left
side of the chart. Read across to the right side of
the chart for the amount of pesticide to use in 0.25
liters of NutriFOG and 1.75 liters of water to treat
10,000 square feet.
Mix 0.25 liters NutriFOG
with 1.75 liters Water and Chemical
to Treat 10,000 Square Feet
Amount of
pesticide for
10,000 square
feet.
Amount of
pesticide
recommended
for 100 gallons
of water

Dramm Turbo ULV Manual Supplement 9/18
NOTE ABOUT MIXING THICK CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS:
Depending on the type or volume of chemical product you are using, the solution may be too thick to
apply without clogging. If the product does not seem dilute enough to apply correctly, it is advisable
to add carrier and water in the correct ratio until the product is dissolved well enough to be applied
as a fog.
Always adjust the fogging time to ensure that the appropriate amount of chemical active ingredient is
applied to the area you are treating.
Cleaning Your Turbo ULV
To keep your PulsFOG running well, cleaning is essential. Most maintenance issues we service are a
result of poor cleaning and care.
After use, remove tank and triple-rinse. Fill with 0.5 Liters of warm water and fog through the
machine to clean out the solution lines.
After five hours of use, inspect the air filters in the rear of the housing for wear or clogging. Replace if
necessary.
The primary filter may be washed with water. ENSURE FILTER IS DRY BEFORE REPLACEMENT.The
secondary filter may be blown clean with compressed air.
Notes:
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Dramm Corporation
920/684.0227
[e-mail]
www.dramm.com