ESS SC-EB User manual

Owner’s Manual
SC-EB
Owner’s Manual
SC-EB
Electrostatic
Spraying Systems Phone: [phone]
www.maxcharge.com
62 Morrison St, Watkinsville, GA 30677-2749
Fax: [phone]

OWNER’S MANUAL
SCEB
Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc.
62 Morrison St. · Watkinsville, GA 30677-2749
CE certication applied for
Copyright © 2009, Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. – All Rights Reserved
This manual last updated September 2016

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CONGRATULATIONS!
You have just purchased one of the most advanced spraying systems
on the market today. Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc.1(ESS) is
committed to providing you with powerful spraying systems that are
easy to operate and maintain.
ESS products are the result of the eorts and creativity of many people.
In addition to input from engineering, marketing and manufacturing
personnel, suggestions from our customers have been implemented
into the design of our equipment. We would like to hear your ideas
also! If you have any suggestions or comments regarding ESS prodcuts
and service write or call us at:
Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc.
62 Morrison St.
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677-2749
Phone: [phone]
1-800-213-0518
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Please take time to read this manual before operating your new ESS
SC-EB Suitcase Sprayer™. The manual contains important instructions
for the safe operation of this equipment. It also includes helpful sug-
gestions to maximize productive use of the SC-EB. Essential clean-
ing instructions should be followed to maintain your sprayer at peak
eciency. Please carefully read and follow all instructions for your own
safety and the safety of others around you.
Thank you!
We appreciate your business and are proud that you have selected an
ESS sprayer for your operation.
Your new sprayer has been thoroughly tested and calibrated at the
factory. If you have any problems with it, please get in touch with us
immediately. We will be glad to answer any questions you have con-
cerning our equipment or service. ESS intends to support its customers
with ecient, helpful and friendly service. We appreciate your business
and sincerely hope that Electrostatic Spraying Systems can meet your
present and future spraying equipment needs.
1 ESS SC-EB Sprayer ™, SC-EB™, MaxCharge™, and the ESS logo are copyrights or registered trade-
marks of Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc.
For your personal records
Please record the model
and serial numbers of your
new sprayer here.
SC-EB
______________________
Model #
______________________
Serial #
______________________
Spray gun serial number
______________________
Date of purchase.
We encourage you to make copies of the “Spray Gun Yearly Service”
form in the back of this manual. Use this form every year you
send your gun in for maintenance and when we service the gun,
your warranty will renew for another year. The service will replace
the nozzle base, replace air and liquid hoses inside gun housing,
replace lters, and recalibrate the gun and thoroughly cleaning the
entire spray gun.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview of ESS SC-EB Air-Assisted Electrostatic Sprayer...........................1
Safe operation of the SC-EB sprayer....................................................................2
Operator’s responsibility......................................................................................2
Caution: Shock hazard..........................................................................................2
Caution: Hot surface..............................................................................................3
Chemical safety precautions..............................................................................3
About the low-voltage system of the MaxCharge Spray gun ...................3
Safety decals .........................................................................................................4 – 5
Labeled diagram of SC-EB Sprayer.......................................................................6
Quick List: Operating instructions......................................................................7
Steps for operation ................................................................................................7
Helpful hints.............................................................................................................7
Quick List: Troubleshooting problems..............................................................8
Quick List: To clean the SC-EB after operation ...............................................9
Reference
Spray gun ................................................................................................................ 10
Trigger ................................................................................................................ 11
Nozzle Assembly...................................................................................................... 12
Pre-Spray Check................................................................................................... 13
Post-Spray Check................................................................................................. 13
The air and liquid delivery systems................................................................... 13
Quick Connects........................................................................................................ 14
Air Connection ......................................................................................................... 15
Liquid Connection .................................................................................................. 15
Nalgene bottles........................................................................................................ 16
Batteries ................................................................................................................ 16
To change the batteries................................................................................. 16
Yearly Spray gun service....................................................................................... 17
Spraying with your ESS Sprayer.......................................................................... 18
Spray technique....................................................................................................... 18
Siphoning ................................................................................................................ 19
Preparing a tank mix .............................................................................................. 20
A note about operating temperatures ............................................................ 20
Trouble-Shooting Guide....................................................................................... 21
Problem: Air pressure of spray appears low .......................................... 21
Problem: No spray comes out of the nozzle or spray is erratic....... 21
Problem: Charging indicator blinks or goes out during operation21
Problem: Air Compressor will not start.................................................... 21
SC-EB Parts ..........................................................................................................22-30
CE Declaration .......................................................................................................... 31
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 32
Warranty card .........................................................................................................32a
Spray Gun Repair/Yearly Service Return Form.............................................. 34
Your SC-EB sprayer may appear slightly
dierent than the photographs and
drawings in this manual. We at ESS are
constantly listening to customer input
and we make frequent improvements to
our sprayer designs.

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Overview of the ESS Model SC-EB Air-Assisted
Electrostatic Sprayer
Air-assisted electrostatic sprayers produce electrically charged spray
drops that are carried to the target in a low pressure, gentle, air stream.
The heart of the SC-EB Sprayer is the patented MaxCharge™ nozzle.
Air and liquid enter separately at the rear of the nozzle. Just before
leaving the nozzle, the air hits the liquid stream to make many thou-
sands of tiny spray droplets that pass through the charging ring. An
electrical charge is applied to the spray droplets by the charging ring.
Then the charged spray droplets are blown out of the nozzle and move
onto the target where they are attracted to surfaces by electrostatic
forces. The electrostatic charge induced by the MaxCharge™ nozzle is
strong enough to allow the droplets to move in any direction to cover
surfaces, even defying gravity to coat the underside of leaves and the
back side of the target objects. The result is uniform spray coverage
on hidden surfaces that other sprayers miss. Air-assisted electrostatic
sprayers give more than twice the deposition eciency of hydrau-
lic sprayers and non-electrostatic types of air-assisted sprayers. The
grower benets in terms of signicant reductions in application costs
and optimized insect and disease control, sanitization of beef or other
coverage.
The MaxCharge™ nozzle is easy to clean and corrosion-proof. The inte-
rior ceramic outlet resists wear three times better than stainless steel
outlets. These features combine to give the best spray coverage on the
market. This quality product is virtually maintenance-free, and assures
you of savings in the application of chemical.
The comparison of air-assisted electrostatic spraying versus conven-
tional spraying is dramatic.
Electrostatically charged droplets are
attracted to plant surfaces.
On Plants
O Plants
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ESS SPRAYER CONVENTIONAL SPRAYER
Undetermined On Plants
O Plants
Where Does the Spray Go?
A picture worth a thousand words…
In this test, uorescent dye has been
sprayed on two round knobs. The left
knob was sprayed with the electrostatic
system ON; the right knob was sprayed
with the same sprayer, but with the elec-
trostatic system OFF. Note how even the
coverage is on the electrostatic knob.
The University of California completed a series of tests to investigate
what happens to spray liquid after it leaves the nozzle.
Conclusion: ESS technology places over 4 times the amount of
spray onto the plant surface using 1/2 the amount of chemicals.
Furthermore, they also reported that ESS sprayers send 2/3 less
chemicals to the ground and into the air. There is less waste, less
drift, and less chemical is used than with conventional sprayers.
Imagine the environmental benet!

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OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
Read the Owner’s Manual.
It is the responsibility of the user to read the Owner’s Manual, to understand the
safe and correct operating procedures which pertain to the operation of the prod-
uct, and to maintain the product according to the Owner’s Manual. It is the owner’s
responsibility to ensure that all who are using this equipment read this manual.
The user is responsible for inspecting the equipment and for repairing and replacing
damaged or worn parts to prevent damage or excessive wear to other parts. It is the
user’s responsibility to deliver the machine for service or replacement of defective
parts which are covered by the standard warranty.
Lack of attention to safety can result in reduction of eciency, accident, personal injury, or
death. Watch for safety hazards and correct deciencies promptly. Use the following safety
precautions as a guide when using this machine.
Use a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) power outlet whenever possible.
If an extension cord is necessary, use a three-wire extension cord with a 3-prong grounding type plug.
Turn o sprayer before unplugging.
Unplug sprayer when not in use.
Always unplug by grasping the plug. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
Never pull plug with wet hands.
Do not pull or carry the sprayer by its power cord. Do not crimp the cord or cause it to be damaged by
straining it around sharp edges. Keep power cord away from heat sources.
Do not use the SC-EB sprayer with a damaged power cord. Call ESS for a replacement.
CAUTION: SHOCK HAZARD
Safe operation of the SC-EB Sprayer
Read the Owner's Manual. Failure to read the manual is considered a misuse of the equipment.
Use the SC-EB sprayer ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not allow a child to operate the SC-EB sprayer. Do not allow adults to operate the sprayer without
proper instruction.
Use extra care when spraying on stairs. Do not place sprayer on stairs.
Do not use without tank in place.
Always empty tank after use and before transporting the sprayer.
Store sprayer in a dry place. Do not expose to freezing temperatures.
The SC-EB sprayer has been engineered to be very safe during normal operation. However,
as with all line-powered electrical equipment and tools, certain safety procedures need to be
followed.

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CHEMICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and follow all instructions on the chemical or pesticide manufacturer’s label.
Use protective clothing, eye protection and gloves when mixing chemicals to be sprayed with the
SC-EB sprayer.
Always use a respirator and eye protection when spraying with the SC-EB.
Follow the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations in handling, mixing, applying, storing and
disposing of chemicals.
Be aware of decontamination methods in case a person, clothing, or equipment is accidentally
sprayed.
Be aware of poisoning symptoms and know the appropriate rst aid.
Know the length of time needed to pass before allowing people and pets to go back into the
sprayed area..
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE
Be aware that the compressor inside the SC-EB becomes hot enough to burn you.
The compressor becomes hot to the touch during normal use. Do not touch the SC-EB compressor
after it has been running.
Stay clear of the hot compressor when making adjustments inside the SC-EB case or switching bottles.
The sprayer’s compressor is equipped with a thermal overload switch. If it overheats, the compressor
will stop running. Unplug the sprayer and let it stand for one hour with the door open. The unit should
then be able to restart.
About the low-voltage system of the MaxCharge Spray gun
For operator safety, the power supply for the MaxCharge spray gun is entirely separate from the power
supply for the sprayer’s compressor. The .spray gun is powered by 9-volt batteries in the handle of the SC-
EB sprayer. This low-voltage charge is not enough to harm people. Some people report feeling a“tingle”or
a slight stinging sensation when the spray from the spray gun falls on their bare skin.
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Safety decals
Appropriate safety decals are placed on ESS equipment in order to
alert the operator to possible dangers. If any decal is missing or dam-
aged, please contact ESS immediately for a replacement decal.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS
PROTECT YOUR EYES
READ AND FOLLOW THE CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
It is extremely important for the owner/
operator’s safety as well as the safety of other
people in the vicinity that all chemical safety
precautions are followed.
This label is placed on top of the
SC-EB Sprayer, near the quick connect sockets.
USE RESPIRATOR
AND
EYE PROTECTION
HOT
DANGER
The SC-EB compressor becomes hot
during normal operation.
DO NOT TOUCH.
This label is wrapped around the hose to
remind you to clean the lters regularly.
The number one cause of poor sprayer
performance is a clogged or dirty lter.
There will be a small shock when using
our sprayers. To avoid this shock place
your thumb on the bolt at the top of the
spraygun.