ENDURAMAXX 200L Service manual

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200L, 300L & 400L SKID SPRAYERS
OPERATOR’S
HANDBOOK
VALID FROM OCTOBER 2013
Outgang Road, Baston, PE6 9PT
www.enduramaxx.co.uk
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Warranty Card
Your Silver Series Sprayer is guaranteed free from defect in materials, workmanship
or manufacture for 12 months from the date of purchase. Any parts which appear to
us to be defective either in material or workmanship will be replaced or repaired at no
cost to the purchaser, subject to the following conditions:
The guidelines in this handbook have been adhered to in every respect.
In the unlikely event of sprayer failure, this should be reported to your dealer who
will act on your behalf to resolve the issue to your satisfaction.
Any defective parts will be returned by your dealer within 7 days of failure,
together with a report describing the failure and conditions in which the failure
occurred.
The following are specifically excluded from the terms of warranty –
• Fair wear and tear to pump moving parts and diaphragms
• Fair wear and tear to nozzles and nozzle bodies
• Damage caused by neglect or lack of lubrication
• Damage caused by misuse or abuse
• Damage caused while the sprayer is in transit.
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Risk Assessment
Operating Instructions
Mixing and Filling
Spraying
Decontamination and Maintenance
Calibration
Calibration Procedures
Warranty
READ YOUR OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK CAREFULLY BEFORE MOUNTING AND
USING YOUR SPRAYER, KEEP YOUR HANDBOOK IN A SAFE PLACE.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Enduramaxx Skid Unit which is complete and ready to fit
to your vehicle. You need to read carefully and take note of the following warnings before
attempting to operate or install this sprayer.
Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death.
WARNINGS
When fitting to any vehicle ensure that you have read the Vehicle Owner’s Manual and that you
comply with all the weight restrictions as specified by the vehicle Manufacturer, as overloading
can cause injury or death. Remember that 1 litre of water weighs 1 kilogram.
To ensure your own safety and that of your employees if applicable you must comply with all
relevant environmental, work place, health & safety legislation and codes of practice.
Exercise extreme care when operating in hilly or uneven terrain to ensure proper stability and
braking ability. Refer also to the vehicle manufacturer’s operating and safety instructions.
Select and wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the label of the
product you intend using and your own safe work practices.
Care should be taken if using your trailer for spraying in windy conditions as spray drift may
contaminate the air and may affect the operator or damage adjacent non target vegetation.
Once the spraying operation has been completed, decontaminate the spray tank and spray
accessories. Dispose of tank rinsings in compliance with current environmental, work place
health and safety regulations.
Personal Protection Equipment must still be worn while decontaminating your sprayer as per
warning at 4 above.
Improper or careless use of this trailer can cause serious injury or death. Minors should never
be allowed to use this sprayer.
You must be in good mental health to operate this sprayer and not be under the influence of
alcohol or any drugs that could impair your vision, physical strength, dexterity, judgment or
other mental capacity.
Do not point spray gun at any part of the human body. Do not pump flammable liquids or
operate the pump in an explosive environment.
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Risk Assessment
ENDURAMAXX PRODUCT INFORMATION RISK ASSESSMENT SHEET
Operating Instructions
The Enduramaxx Skid Sprayers have been designed for the application of agricultural
chemicals to plants and may be used with a handgun or in conjunction with a boom.
Setup
BEFORE USE
Check all hoses, connections and hose clamps to ensure that the unit has been
delivered to you without transportation loss or damage.
Before attempting any spraying with your new unit, partially fill with water and
operate it to familiarize yourself with its features and capabilities and to ensure
that your unit has arrived in a safe working condition.
Please contact your dealer immediately should anything appear to have been
damaged.
CONNECTING TO 12 VOLT DC SUPPLY
The Sprayer requires a 12 volt DC power source. A 2 metre loom is provided with the
sprayer to allow the sprayer to be connected to the 12 volt DC source available. The
red wire is positive and the black is negative. If you extend the wire, use wire of the
same gauge or larger. An on/off switch is fitted to the sprayer control box to allow
the sprayer to be switched off from the 12 volt DC source to prevent accidental drain
of power. The switch also allows the pump to be shut down when the tank is empty
preventing overheating and damage to pump. An in-line fuse is fitted to prevent any
potential damage to the electrical system of the vehicle. Consult your vehicle
instruction manual for correct electrical connection.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the sprayer be securely attached to any ATV or other vehicle.
Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for appropriate load limits and fitting positions.
Note: 1 litre of water = 1kg.
Never fill spray tank to a capacity beyond the specified overall weight limits set by
your vehicle manufacturer. When fitted these should be firmly secured to approved
attachment points on the ATV or other vehicle.
TA S K HAZARDS RISK CONTROL MEASURES
Partially fill the tank
with water, connect
the battery or motor
(whatever is applicable)
& test the spray unit.
Manual handling; slips,
trips or falls;
fingers jammed;
electric shock or
electricity.
MED Concentrate on task; follow safe
manual handling techniques:- don’t lift
on your own if >20kg, bend knees & keep
back straight; keep fingers clear; keep unit at
least 8m away from overhead power lines;
ensure AS 3760: 2001 Testing Electrical
Equipment applies; water away from
electrical sources.
Check weather conditions
& select the appropriate
PPE to Suit the chemicals
to be used.
Manual handling; slips
trips or falls.
LOW Put on PPE as per the chemical requirements
in the Material Safety Data Sheet – coveralls,
gloves, safety footwear, glasses & respirator;
follow safe manual handling techniques;-
don’t lift on your own if > 20kg, bend knees
& keep back straight.
Mix chemicals & fill spray
Tank units.
As above; spray drift,
Chemical spillage, emission
Of vapours or flammability;
Weather; untrained visitors.
MED As above; user trained in the state’s chemical
mixing & administration course eg. Chem Cert;
follow the relevant Environment Protection
Authority requirements; fire extinguisher
present; keep visitors away from the job
unless wearing full PPE.
Check that transport
vehicle is safe before use,
ie. Where Applicable;-
wheel nuts, tyre Pressure,
bearings, tow hitch, has
Been serviced, etc.
Off road use only
As above; loss of load; heat
& cold; noise; exceed load
Limit of ATV vehicle/trailer;
Hose entanglement; exhaust
Fumes; terrain & slopes
HIGH As above; wear clothes to suit heat & cold;
wear hearing protection if noise > 85dBA;
check straps; follow the manufacturer’s safe
operation instructions for the vehicle, trailer
& the spray unit; don’t overload water weighs
1kg for every 1 litre; secure load;
keep hose tidy.
Clean up, maintenance &
storage
As above LOW As above; continue to wear PPE for clean up;
store unit in dry, well-ventilated area.
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Mixing and Filling
The following steps are given as a guide for mixing and filling the sprayer.
1. Read the product label and follow the instructions carefully, taking special note with
regard to the order in which the products are added to the tank.
2. Half-fill the spray tank with water only and commence agitation by following these
steps:
• Turn regulator valve knob in anti-clock wise direction to reduce pressure
to “O” bar.
• Commence pumping and fluid circulation
• Measure the correct quantity of pesticides, using clean measuring jugs used
only for this purpose and add to the spray tank while still agitating.
• Rinse out the measuring jugs and empty containers and pour all rinsings into
the spray tank.
• Top up the spray tank with clean water to the required level.
3. Your spray tank has now been correctly filled and the product thoroughly mixed,
spraying can now commence.
4. To commence spraying close the spray gun or boom and turn the adjustment knob
in a clockwise direction to the desired pressure and operate sprayer.
Spraying
For effective spraying ensure you have taken the following factors into account
1. Work Rates
• Speed of operation
• Water points or nurse tanks
• Rate of travel
• Swath width
• Spray volume applied
2. Wind and Drift
• Wind Speed
• Wind Direction
• Airspeed at boom height
(Avoid spraying on still warm days as convection currents may cause drift in
unpredictable directions. Optimum wind speeds are between 3km/h to
7km/h)
• Wind direction and drift is controlled by;
- Reducing nozzle height
- Reducing pressure and using larger nozzles
- Fit low-drift nozzles producing larger droplets
3. Field Work (see diagram below)
Swath marking and spraying
• Mark out to ensure proper pass matching – use flags foam markers or
tramlines
• Where large obstructions exist in the middle of an area to be sprayed, mark
out and spray the area like a separate headland.
• The perimeter of the field should be sprayed first. The width of two swaths
will give adequate turning space at the ends of spray runs.
• Never spray while turning.
4. Speed
Maintain a constant speed when spraying. Should you need to increase your spraying
speed, larger delivery nozzles must be fitted. Re-calibrate as required.
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Sprayer Decontamination and Maintenance
After use, the sprayer must be thoroughly decontaminated, inside and outside –
including pump, hoses, boom and hand lance, to avoid damage to crops from harmful
spray residues. Decontamination prevents sprayer corrosion and abrasion. As a guide
follow the decontamination procedure below.
• After spraying, rinse out the tank with several changes of water plus a
recommended cleaning fluid, brushing the inside of the tank.
• The suction filter mounted on the sprayer frame must be cleared regularly. Unscrew
the filter cover and remove the filter screen and gasket. Soak in clean water, brushing
with a nozzle brush. Ensure gasket is in position when re-assembling.
• The filter basket strainer is removed by lifting it out of the filter ring. Clean the
basket strainer the same way as the suction filler. Replace the basket strainer by
exerting a quick downward push ensuring the strainer has seated correctly.
• Nozzles, nozzle filters, nozzle caps and gaskets should be cleaned by soaking in
water, brushing with a nozzle brush and allowed to dry. Never blow through the
nozzles with your mouth nor use wipe or pins to clear any blockages.
When re-assembling, ensure that the nozzle cap gasket is correctly positioned
when reassembled.
When storing the sprayer, ensure that it is clean and dry and kept in a ventilated place.
If heavy frosts are experienced, run the pump to make sure pump and spray lines are
dry. This will prevent water freezing in the pump or spray lines and damaging sprayer.
All products are sold in accordance with our terms and conditions of sales of goods
dated 25.09.13. These terms and conditions can be found on our website. They are
also available upon request.
Calibration
Accurate calibration is an essential element of any spraying function as it ensures that
the pesticide is applied at the rate on the product label. Application in excess of the
recommended rate is prohibited, can damage crops and is uneconomical.
Calibration must always be carried out:
• When spraying for the first time with new spray equipment
• At the beginning of each season
• After changes of nozzle tips, spraying pressure or speed
• After every 100 hectares of spraying
When calibrating a sprayer, a minimum of coverall, gloves and boots must be worn.
A face shield and PVC apron may be included depending on the task and the cleanliness
of the sprayer.
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Calibration Procedures
The following table gives a step by step guidance on the standard method of sprayer
calibration.
BOOM SPRAYERS HYDRAULIC NOZZLES EXAMPLE
Read the LABEL Spray VOLUME
Product Dose
Spray QUALITY
200 litres / hectare
50 litres / hectare
Medium
Measure TIME per 100 Metres Measure time in seconds over land
Similar to that to be sprayed
41.9 seconds
Calculate SPEED SPEED = 360 divided by TIME
Km/h in seconds
360/41.9 = 8.6km/h
Measure nozzle SPACING Normally 0.5 metres (50cm) 0.5 metre
Measure TIME per 100 Metres OUTPUT = VOLUME X SPEED X SPACE
÷600 Litres/min litres/hectare km/h
metre
As above; continue to wear PPE for clean up;
store unit in dry, well-ventilated area.
Select NOZZLE Refer to nozzle manufacturers data charts
or other sources and select the size and
type of nozzle that will produce the
calculated OUPUT and required spray
QUALITY
As above; continue to wear PPE for clean up;
store unit in dry, well-ventilated area.