Fimco ATVBK-500-QR User manual

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Model: ATVBK-500-QR (5302338)
(5-Nozzle Boom Assembly w/Connecting Fittings)
(Tank NOT Included with Boom Kit)
www.fimcoindustries.com
1000 FIMCO Lane, P.O. Box 1700, North Sioux City, SD 57049
Toll Free Phone: [phone] : Toll Free Fax: [phone]
[5008421 (11/22)]
OWNER’S MANUAL
General Information
Thank you for purchasing this product. The purpose of this
manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your
Boom Kit.
Retain a copy of your receipt for your unit, as it will be required
to validate any warranty service.
Warranted against manufacturer or workmanship defects from
date of purchase with copy of receipt:
Homeowner Usage: One Year.
Commercial Usage: 90 Days.
BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT
FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE CALL
1-800-831-0027
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM CST
If you should have a question or experience a problem with
your Fimco Industries Product: Visit our website @
www.fimcoindustries.com or call the Toll free number above. Our
technical support representatives will be happy to help you.
In most cases a customer service rep. can resolve
the problem over the phone.
To obtain prompt, efficient service, always remember to give the
following information....
• Correct Part Description and/or part number
• Model number and Serial Number
Part descriptions and numbers can be obtained from the
illustrated parts list section(s) of this manual.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproducve Harm.
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the
user must read and understand the operator’s
manual before using this product.

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Contents
Technical Specs ......................................................................2Calibraon ......................................................................... 7
Boom Kit Contents .................................................................3Maintenance, Storing and Winter Storage........................ 8
Boom Kit Assembly Instrucons .......................................4 - 5 Boom Kit Exploded View/Parts List.................................... 9
Plumbing Conguraons........................................................6Boom Exploded View/Parts List....................................... 10
Operaon..........................................................................6 - 7 Warranty.......................................................................... 12
Model: ATVBK-500-QR (5302338)
(5-Nozzle Boom Assembly w/Connecng Fings)
Technical Specicaons
• 5-Nozzle Boom Assembly (100” Spray Coverage)
• Excellent distribuon for uniform coverage along the boom
• Break-Away Outer Booms
• Corrosion-Resistant AIXR11002VP, #2 (Yellow) 110° ps (**)
(**) These ps provide excellent chemical and acid resistance with an exceponally long wear life.
110° wide tapered, at spray angle with air inducon technology for beer dri management.
Compact size prevents p damage.
• Check Valve Strainers, 50 Mesh, 5 PSI
This boom weighs approx. 23 Lbs.
Always check the vehicle load rang before using a boom with sprayer, ensuring total weight is acceptable.
Do not exceed the recommended rang.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~IMPORTANT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Remove tank lid and be sure the tank is clean and free of any foreign material. Rinse tank out of any tank residue before lling with
water to test.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~IMPORTANT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It is VERY important to test the sprayer, aer connecng a boom, with plain water before actual spraying is aempted. This will
enable you to familiarize yourself with the sprayer and check for leaks without the possibility of losing any expensive chemicals.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WARNING~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Read and Understand the Owner’s Manual before using this boom. Test and use in accordance to instrucons.
Read and Follow chemical label instrucons and wear protecve gear when lling, using, cleaning and
servicing the boom.
Exercise Cauon in vehicle handling when towing/hauling a lled sprayer to avoid loss of control or overturning.
Keep Sprayer and Spray materials away from other people, children and pets.
Do Not Turn on Power to the sprayer, unl ready to spray in order to avoid unintenonal spray release.
Do Not Use on steep slopes. A full sprayer could cause loss of control or overturn sprayer and vehicle.
Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope.
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed, direcons or turning. Do not start or stop
suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
Stop on level ground, set the parking brake and shut o engine before leaving the operator’s posion for any reason.
Keep all parts in good condion and properly installed. Fix damaged or worn parts immediately.
Cauon should be taken when towing and/or using any sprayer. The sprayer combined with the weight distribuon, turning radius
and speed of vehicle can result in damage to vehicle, sprayer and/or boom or severe injury or death, if not used properly.
Improper use or handling of chemicals could result in serious injury or illness, or could cause damage to the environment.

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Contents of
Bracket Kit #5278133
5-Nozzle Boom, 5-Nozzle Harness
& Pkg. of 5 Nozzle Clamps
Owner’s
Manual
Contents of Parts Bag #5278224
Manifold Detail
See Page 9 for Part Numbers
Boom Kit Contents:

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Step 1
• Make sure the contents of the sprayer’s carton match the items shown on page 3 of the manual.
• Follow the steps on pages 4, 5 & 6 to properly assemble the sprayer.
Normally, the sprayer will be mounted on an ATV with the
pump assembly at the operator’s back and the spray wand
will be at the rear of the unit. Right Hand (RH) and Le Hand
(LH) sides of the sprayer are determined as if you are stand-
ing behind the sprayer, looking at it (facing forward)
NOTE: the spray gun will already be aached to the spray
line hose
Start the assembly procedure by turning the tank upside
down on a stable, at surface.
A phillips head screwdriver is required for this step.
(**) Mount tank brackets to the underside of the tank as
shown in Step 1. Use (4) at head screws to secure it to the
tank. The tank will rest on the surface of the brackets. Make
sure the brackets are parallel with each other before ghten-
ing down the bolts. Do not over-ghten.
Aer your tank brackets are securely aached, turn the tank
assembly over and posion it so that the cam handles which
extend beyond the back of the tank are facing you and just
hanging over the edge of the table or at surface you are
assembling this on.
Secure the boom mounng brackets to the tank mounng
brackets with Cam handles as shown in Detail A. You can
posion them as needed within the slot on the bracket. Just
be sure that the surfaces of both brackets are even with each
other.
You are now ready to mount this unit to an ATV, using ratch-
et straps (NOT INCLUDED)
Aer your boom mounng brackets are secured in place and
the unit secured on your ATV, bolt the 5-nozzle boom in
place with (2) Square U-Bolts and whiz nuts.
A 1/2” socket or wrench is required for this step.
This boom can be posioned as shown or in a few alternate
posions.
Try to maintain approximately 16-20 inches above the Items
being sprayed, for opmal coverage.
Step 3
Step 2
Assembly Procedure

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Step 4
Step 5
With the boom secured to the boom mounng brackets,
the nozzle harness can now be aached.
Aach the nozzle harness to the boom. Using the nozzle
clamps, aach the nozzle harness to the boom as shown in
DETAIL Clamp. Starng with the center (CROSS) nozzle,
center on the boom. Then work your way out to both ends
of the boom with the remaining nozzles.
DETAIL Clamp
Aer your nozzle harness is aached to the boom, locate
the 48” hose and the (2) hose clamps from the parts bag.
Place the hose clamps over each end of the hose loosely.
Slip the ends of the hose over the hose barbs on both the
manifold and the ’CROSS’ ng on the nozzle harness. Use
a twisng moon, if necessary, to get the hose fully onto
each barb. Bring the hose clamps to the connecon point
and ghten securely.
NOTE:
Make sure this boom feeder hose does not end up on the
‘outside’ of the spray wand hose, otherwise unwrapping
the spray wand hose from around the tank may be dicult.
Assembly Procedure

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• Make sure all hose clamps are ght before tesng or spraying for the rst me.
Aer compleon, sprayer will be ready to TEST
w/plain water before actual use.
Tesng the Sprayer
NOTE:
It is VERY important to test the sprayer, aer connecng a boom, with plain water before
actual spraying is aempted. This will enable you to familiarize yourself with the sprayer
and check for leaks without the possibility of losing any expensive chemicals.
Fill the tank about 1/2 full with plain water and drive to the starng place for spraying.
When you are ready to spray, turn the boom valve to the “on” posion (Detail A). This will
start soluon spraying from the ps of the boom. The pressure will decrease slightly when
the boom is spraying.
Adjust the pressure by turning the “ON/OFF” valve lever on the Press. Adj. (bypass) valve
(Detail B). Make sure your paern is sucient. You may down-pressure the system by
‘bypassing’ soluon back into the tank. This is achieved by opening the Press. Adj. (bypass)
valve. Regulang pressure is done in this manner.
Read the operang instrucons and inially begin spraying by closing the ‘Pressure
Adjust’ valve and opening the boom line valve (Detail A). This will enable the air in the line
to be eliminated (purged) through all the ps, while building pressure. When everything
tests all right (no leaks and good pressure), add the desired chemicals to the mixture and
water combinaon and start your spraying operaon. Adjust the pressure and spray as
you did in the tesng procedure.
Condions of weather and terrain must be considered when seng the sprayer. Do not
spray on windy days. Protecve clothing must be worn in some cases.
Be sure to read the chemical label(s) before applicaon!
Manifold Valves CLOSED
See Page 9 for
the Parts List and
Part Numbers
Detail A
Detail B
DETAIL A: With your pump (Not Included)
mounted on the ‘top’ of your tank this is
how your bypass line will be congured.
DETAIL B: With your pump (Not Included) mounted on the ‘side’ of your tank this
will be your plumbing conguraon/setup.
With either conguraon, a hole will need to be drilled through the top of the tank
for the bypass return hose. Aer you have connected the needed parts together,
depending on which conguraon you need, locate the place on your tank for the
hole, so that the hose can be inserted without causing kinks.
Hole Size:
Item 5: 1/2” I.D. Grommet (5075018): a 13/16” hole will need to be drilled.
Item 7: 5/8” I.D. Grommet (5075022): a 7/8” hole will need to be drilled.
DETAIL A
DETAIL B
Final Step: Plumbing Conguraons

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Operaon
Fill the tank part way with water and then add the desired amount of chemical to be sprayed. Finish lling tank to proper level.
Only ll the tank with what you’re going to spray in a day, never leave chemicals sit in tank.
Connect the lead wire to a fully charged 12 volt baery. You may use either a stand-alone baery or the baery on your towing
vehicle. Connect to the posive (red) terminal rst, then connect to the negave (black) terminal. Then connect the end of the lead
wire to the end of the pump. When disconnecng, disconnect the end of the pump wire from the lead wire, then disconnect the
negave (black) connecon and nally the posive (red) connecon. The lead wire has an On/O switch to acvate the pump.
“-” is on and “O” is o.
When spraying with either the boom or the handgun, pressure may be reduced by slowly opening the Press. Adj. (bypass) valve
unl desired pressure is achieved. Opening the valve decreases pressure, closing the valve increases pressure. When spraying with
the boom, the proper method to set the pressure is to open the boom valve completely and if a lower pressure is desired, then
slowly open the bypass valve unl that pressure is obtained.
For the safest and most ecient chemical applicaon, you will need to calibrate your sprayer using the p and speed charts. Once
you have determined the proper speed and pressure sengs, you will need to consult your chemical label for the amount of chem-
ical to be added to the tank. Read the enre label. Use only according to label direcons.
Calibraon
Chemical labels may show applicaon rates in gallons per acre, gallons per 1000 square feet or gallons per 100 square feet. You will
note that the p chart shows 2 of these rang systems. Once you know how much you are going to spray, then determine (from
the p chart) the spraying pressure (PSI), and the spraying speed (MPH).
Determining the proper speed of the pulling vehicle can be done by marking o 100, 200 & 300 feet. The speed chart indicates the
number of seconds it takes to travel the distances. Set the throle and with a running start, travel the distances. Adjust the throle
unl you travel the distances in the number of seconds indicated by the speed chart. Once you have reached the throle seng
needed, mark the throle locaon so you can stop and go again, returning to the same speed.
Add water and proper amount of chemical to the tank and drive to the starng place for spraying.
Using the Boom Nozzles
Four things must be considered before spraying with the boom.
 How much chemical must be mixed in the tank.
 Rate of spray (gallons per acre to be sprayed).
 What pressure (p.s.i.) will be used.
 Speed traveled (mph) while spraying.
 Refer to the chemical label to determine your chemical mixture
 See the p chart to determine the pressure to be used. The chart will also show the speed used when spraying.
 Start the pump and open the valve to the boom nozzles.
 Check the spray paern. Usually you can see the coverage beer on a solid concrete surface, such as a driveway.
100 Ft. 200 Ft. 300 Ft.
1.0 68 sec. 136 205
2.0 34 68 102
3.0 23 45 68
4.0 17 34 51
5.0 14 27 41
6.0 11 23 34
7.0 9.7 19 29
8.0 8.5 17 26
9.0 7.6 15 23
10.0 6.8 14 20
Speed Chart
Time Required in seconds
to travel a distance of
Speed in M.P.H.
(Miles Per Hour)
Pressure
(psi)
Capacity
(GPM)
1
MPH
2
MPH
3
MPH
4
MPH
5
MPH
6
MPH
8
MPH
10
MPH
15 .12 35.6 17.8 11.8 8.9 7.1 5.9 4.5 3.6
20 .14 41.6 20.8 13.8 10.4 8.3 6.9 5.2 4.2
30 .17 50.4 25.2 16.8 12.6 10.1 8.4 6.3 5.0
40 .20 59.6 29.8 19.8 14.9 11.9 9.9 7.4 5.9
15 .12 .41 .27 .20 .16
20 .14 .48 .32 .24 .19
30 .17 .58 .39 .29 .23
40 .20 .68 .45 .34 .27
AIXR11002VP Spray Tip Rate Chart (20" Spacing)
Gallons Per
Acre
Based on Water
Gallons Per
1000 Sq. Ft.
Based on Water

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Maintenance During/Aer Spraying
Periodically check the strainer and clean the screen on your intake line.
If sprayer becomes clogged during use, disconnue use immediately. DO NOT aempt to service while chemicals are in the sprayer
and power is connected.
Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your sprayer.
Aer use, drain the tank and store or dispose of chemical properly. Fill the sprayer half way with clean water. Start the pump and
allow the water to pump through the enre plumbing system and nozzles. Drain and then rell half full, add the recommended
amount of a good quality tank cleaner, such as FIMCO Tank Neutralizer and Cleaner. (If no tank cleaner is available, you may sub-
stute dish soap for this step, about 1-2 oz. per gallon). But a neutralizer/cleaner should be used to thoroughly clean the system.
Turn pump on and circulate through system for 15 minutes and then spray out through boom and handgun nozzles. Rell sprayer
half way with clean water and repeat. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s disposal instrucons of all wash or rinsing water.
If boom or handgun nozzles need cleaning, remove them from the sprayer and soak in warm soapy water. Clean with a so
bristled brush or toothpick if necessary. Never use a metal object. Even the slightest damage can change the ow rate and spray
distribuon. Water rinse and dry the ps before storing.
WARNING: Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if allowed to soak untreated for a length of me! ALWAYS ush the
pump as instructed aer each use. DO NOT allow chemicals to sit in the pump for extended mes of idleness. Follow the chemical
manufacturer’s instrucons on disposal of all waste water from the sprayer.
Storing Sprayer
When sprayer is not in use, release Cam Lock Handles. This is to prevent deforming of Cam Lock Mechanism. Do not use QR
bracket Cams to hold and store boom in vercal posion.
Winter Storage
Prepare the sprayer for end-of-season storage by running RV anfreeze through the system. This will keep internal parts lubricat-
ed, protect against corrosion and keep the unit from freezing. Note: RV anfreeze is non-toxic and biodegradable and generally
safer for the environment than automove anfreeze.
Before storing your sprayer for winter or long term storage, thoroughly clean and drain it as much as possible. Then pour enough
pink RV anfreeze into the tank so that when the pump is turned on you can pump the anfreeze throughout the enre plumbing
system, including the bypass. Make sure to operate the boom and handgun unl you see pink uid spraying from the nozzles.
Leave any remaining anfreeze in the tank. Before your next usage, rinse the anfreeze from the sprayer with clean water.
It is nearly impossible to drain all of the water from the sprayer and any trapped water can freeze in cold weather and damage
parts of the sprayer. Pumping the anfreeze through the system will displace the water and help prevent this damage.
Removing from storage: drain the anfreeze. Fill the tank with fresh water and run through the system. Dispose of anfreeze and
ush water properly.

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Exploded View/Parts List:
ATVBK-500-QR
(5302338)
See Page 10 for the
Boom Assembly Parts List

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Opposite side has typical hardware setup
5-Nozzle Boom Assembly (5301966)
(with 3/8” Hose, 1” Sq. Tubing & AIXR11002VP Tips)
See Hinge Detail
Hinge Detail
Based on the minimum overlap
required to obtain uniform distribuon
with 110° ps and 20” spacing.
Suggested Minimum Spray Height:
16”-18” above what is being sprayed
(to plant, not ground).
Opmum Spray Height: 20”
Clamp
Bag of 5:
5277729
ELBOW TEE CROSS
#5281304 #5281307 #5281308

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NOTES:

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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW FIMCO, IND. EQUIPMENT
WHO MAY USE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. This limited warranty (the “Limited Warranty”) is provided by Fimco, Ind. to the original purchaser
(“you”) of the Equipment (as dened below) from Fimco, Ind. or one of Fimco, Ind.’s authorized dealers. This Limited Warranty does not apply to
any subsequent owner or other transferee of the Equipment. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG. Fimco, Ind. warrants that any new Equipment will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year (homeowner), 90 days (commercial user), aer delivery of the Equipment to you (the
“Warranty Period”). The Warranty Period is not extended if Fimco, Ind. repairs or replaces the Equipment.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. This Limited Warranty does not apply to: (1) used Equipment; (2) any Equipment that has
been altered, changed, repaired or treated since its delivery to you, other than by Fimco, Ind. or its authorized dealers; (3) damage or deprecia-
on due to normal wear and tear; (4) defects or damage due to failure to follow Fimco, Ind.’s operator’s manual, specicaons or other wrien
instrucons, or improper storage, operaon, maintenance, applicaon or installaon of parts; (5) defects or damage due to misuse, accident or
neglect, “acts of God” or other events beyond Fimco, Ind.’s reasonable control; (6) accessories, aachments, tools or parts that were not manu-
factured by Fimco, Ind., whether or not sold or operated with the Equipment; or (7) rubber parts, such as res, hoses and grommets.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. To obtain warranty service under this Limited Warranty, you must (1) provide wrien noce to Fimco,
Ind. of the defect during the Warranty Period and within thirty (30) days aer the defect becomes apparent or the repair becomes necessary, at
the following address: Fimco, Ind., 1000 Fimco Lane, North Sioux City, SD 57049; and (2) make the Equipment available to Fimco, Ind. or an
authorized dealer within a reasonable period of me. For more informaon about this Limited Warranty, please call: 800-831-0027.
WHAT REMEDIES ARE AVAILABLE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. If the condions set forth above are fullled and the Equipment or any part
thereof is found to be defecve, Fimco, Ind. shall, at its own cost, and at its opon, either repair or replace the defecve Equipment or part.
Fimco, Ind. will pay for shipping and handling fees to return the repaired or replacement Equipment or part to you.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND OTHER REMEDIES. THE REMEDIES DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES,
AND FIMCO, IND.’S SOLE LIABILITY, FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
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CEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, NOR SHALL FIMCO, IND. BE LIABLE, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR LOSSES, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
Warranty