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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 tip 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 pattern. Usually you can see the cover-
age better on a solid concrete surface, such as a drive-
way.
Maintenance During/After Spraying
Periodically check the strainer and clean the screen on your
intake line.
Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your sprayer.
After 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 entire plumbing system
and nozzles. Drain and then refill 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
substitute dish soap for this step, about 1-2 oz. per gallon). Turn pump on and circulate through
system for 15 minutes and then spray out through boom and handgun nozzles. Refill sprayer
half way with clean water and repeat. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s disposal instructions
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 soft bristled brush or toothpick if necessary. Never use a metal ob-
ject. Even the slightest damage can change the flow rate and spray distribution. Water rinse and
dry the tips before storing.
WARNING: Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if allowed to soak untreated
for a length of time! ALWAYS flush the pump as instructed after each use. DO NOT allow
chemicals to sit in the pump for extended times of idleness. Follow the chemical manu-
facturer’s instructions on disposal of all waste water from the sprayer.
Winter Storage
Prepare the sprayer for end-of-season storage by running RV antifreeze through the system. This will keep internal parts lubricated, protect against
corrosion and keep the unit from freezing. Note: RV antifreeze is non-toxic and biodegradable and generally safer for the environment than automotive
antifreeze.
Before storing your sprayer for winter or long term storage, thoroughly clean and drain it as much as possible. Then pour enough pink RV antifreeze
into the tank so that when the pump is turned on you can pump the antifreeze throughout the entire plumbing system, including the bypass. Make sure
to operate the boom and handgun until you see pink fluid spraying from the nozzles. Leave any remaining antifreeze in the tank. Before your next
usage, rinse the antifreeze 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 antifreeze through the system will displace the water and help prevent this damage.
Removing from storage: drain the antifreeze. Fill the tank with fresh water and run through the system. Dispose of antifreeze and flush water properly.
There is a shut-off valve on the intake line. It is at this location so you can shut
off the flow of solution to access your system’s filter screen for cleaning.
Checking/Cleaning the sprayer’s filter/screen:
Start your pump and before it shuts off, reach down and shut the valve to
the ‘Closed’ position (lever is perpendicular to the flow of fluid), then shut
off your pump.
Unscrew the bowl of the filter to access the screen.
Remove the screen and clean as necessary. Replace when done and
reassemble the entire assembly.
Make sure the valve is turned to the ‘Open’ position before restarting your
pump.
Speed Chart
Time Required in seconds
to travel a distance of
Speed in M.P.H.
(Miles Per Hour) 100 Ft. 200 Ft. 300 Ft.
1.0 68 sec. 136 sec. 205 sec.
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
1
MPH
2
MPH
3
MPH
4
MPH
5
MPH
6
MPH
8
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
1
MPH
2
MPH
3
MPH
4
MPH
5
MPH
6
MPH
8
MPH
8
MPH
15 .12 .41 .27 .20 .16
20 .14 .48 .32 .24 .19
30 .17 .58 .39 .29 .23
40 .20 .68 .45 .34 .27
Gallons Per 1000 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water
Spray Tip Rate Chart (20" Spacing)
Gallons Per Acre - Based on Water
Filter
Valve
“Closed”
Valve
“Open”
Long Range Pro Series Handgun
• No Drip Shut O • Easy Pull Trigger Handle • Chemical Resistant Construcon
• 38’ Horizontal Throw & 27’ Vercal Throw
To adjust the spray pattern, the nut needs to be adjusted (Ref. A). Spinning it off, towards the
lever, will make a cone pattern and spinning it on, away from the lever, will make a stream.
The lever (Ref. B), is the lock that can be used to lock the lever when pulled, holding the valve
open. Squeezing the trigger, will release the lock.