Golden Eagle 3 Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
OPERATION, SERVICE, AND
MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
OPERATION, SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ELECTRIC START XL
MODEL
2610E
SERIES 3
Trade-mark Reg. U.S. Pt. Off.
INSECTICIDAL FOG GENERATOR
U.S. Patents: 2,715,390; 2,738,334; 2,857,332; 2,950,592; 2,970,430; 3,052,094; 4,030,695; 3,151,454; 4,811,901
Canada: 762,939
Germany: 31-48-522
Japan: 1587278
Other U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending.
Manufactured By:
CURTIS DYNA-FOG, Ltd.
P.O. Box 297
Westfield, Indiana,
U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………………. 4
TO THE NEW OWNER...................,................,...................................................… 4
CORRESPONDENCE ............................................................................................ 4
DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 4
WORKING PRINCIPLE .....................................................................................…. 4,5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................… 5,6
OPERATION .......................................................................................................… 7-18
PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR OPERATION .....................................................................… 7
ENGINE OPERATION ...........................................................................................................… 7, 8
STARTING THE ENGINE.......................................................................................................… 9
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE ............................................................................................ 10
STOPPING THE ENGINE ......................................................................................................… 10
SELECTING A FORMULATION ............................................................................................... 11
FOGGING FOR INSECT CONTROL ........................................................................................ 11
PREPARING TO DISPENSE FOG ....................................................................................... … 12-15
DISPENSING FOG .............................................................................................................….. 15-18
MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................…… 19-22
AFTER EACH USE ..................................................................................................................… 19
FLUSH FORMULATION SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 19
INSPECT FOR FORMULATION RESIDUES ............................................................................. 19
AFTER EVERY FOUR HOURS OPERATION ........................................................................... 19
CLEAN THE ENGINE DISCHARGE (EXHAUST) TUBE ........................................................... 19
AFTER EVERY EIGHT HOURS OPERATION ..... .. ................................................................. 20
CLEAN THE FORMULATION FILTER. ...................................................................................… 20
CLEAN THE ENGINE NECK. ..................................................................................................… 21
AFTER EVERY TWELVE HOURS OPERATION ........................................................................22
CLEAN FORMULATION INJECTION NOZZLE .......................................................................... 22
CHECK THE FUEL FILTER ........................................................................................................ 22
CLEAN THE FORMULATION INJECTION ORIFICE ASSEMBLY .............................................. 22
CARBURETOR .................................................................................................… 23-29
IDLE NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................. 23
CARBURETOR SYSTEMS DIAGRAM ...................................................................................... 24
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................................. 27
ADJUSTING THE FUEL NEEDLE ............................................................................................. 27
ADJUSTING THE METERING LEVER ....................................................................................... 28
CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ..................................................................................…29
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................… 30-32
SYSTEMS DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................. 32
STORAGE AND SHIPMENT ..................................................................................33
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................….. 34-46
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST .................................................................................................... 35
TOP COVER/HANDLE ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................37
FORMULATION VALVE AY .....................................................................................................…39
METERING VALVE AY ...................... ... ................................................................................….39
VENTURI/CARBURETOR AY ..................................................................................................... 41
BATTERY - SIDE VIEW OF MACHINE .......................................................................................43
TANK - SIDE VIEW OF MACHINE .........................................................................................…. 45-46
EXPLODED MACHINE DIAGRAM…………………………………………………… 47
NOISE SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................48
INDEX .................................................................................................................… 49
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type…………………………………………..Thermal aerosol fog, resonant pulse principle
Formulation Output .....................0-9 Gal/Hr. ........................0-34 liters/hr.
Engine Performance ........................ 30 HP .... .22KW .....18,900 Kcal/hr.
Fuel Consumption .........................0.5 GPH ..........................1.9 Liters/hr.
Weight (Empty) ............................... 19 Lbs. ................................. 8.6 Kg
Weight (Filled) ................................. 27 Lbs. ............................... 12.2 Kg
Fuel Tank ..................................... 0.85 Qts. .............................. .8 Liters
Formulation Tank .............................. 1 Gal. ..............................3.8 Liters
Power Supply .................................................................8) 1.5V "D" size alkaline batteries
Length ................................................ 52 In. ................................ 132 Cm
Width ................................................. 9.5 In. ............................... 24.1 Cm
Height .............................................. 14.5 In. ............................... 36.8 Cm
Fog Particle Size ................................................……………………………..0.5-50 Microns
Shipping Data:
L x W x H ..................... 55 x 11 x 15.5 (In.) ....... 139.7 x 27.9 x 39.3 (Cm)
Weight........................................... 30 Lbs. ................................. 13.6 Kg
Cube ...................................... 5.43 Cu. Ft. ............................. 0.15 Cu.M.
TO THE NEW OWNER
This machine is one of the world's finest insecticide fog generators, built to precision standards. With
reasonable care and maintenance, this efficient mechanism will provide many hours of service. For best
results, this fog generator must be operated and maintained in compliance with these instructions.
CORRESPONDENCE
In all correspondence concerning the customer's machine and in ordering parts, the customer must
refer to the model and serial numbers of his machine. This information is found on the nameplate
attached to the machine.
DESCRIPTION
This fog generator employs the resonant pulse principle to generate hot gases flowing at high
velocity. The high velocity gases atomize the formulation instantly so that it is vaporized and condensed
rapidly causing negligible formulation breakdown. The fog particle size is readily controllable from
approximately 0.5 to 50 microns and greater. The smaller particle sizes correspond to the lower
formulation flow rates and the larger particle sizes correspond to the higher formulation flow rates. This
machine is intended for outdoor use and for enclosed spaces with volumes of more than 500 cubic feet
(14 cubic meters). Use in more confined spaces may create a fire or explosion hazard.
WORKING PRINCIPLE
The engine is essentially a tube with a combustion chamber, an intake valve, and a supply of a
combustible mixture of fuel and air. To begin, a negative pressure is created in the fuel tank by
depressing a flexible priming bulb. This draws fuel into the priming bulb, which is then forced into the
antechamber and combustion chamber, where it is ignited by the spark plug. An explosion occurs in the
combustion chamber driving the gases out the engine tube. The negative pressure created by the gas
flow out the engine tube causes the intake valves to open allowing more air to pass through the venturi of
the carburetor. The air passing through the carburetor aspirates fuel from the carburetor in a combustible
mixture. This mixture is ignited again and the cycle is repeated. The frequency of repeated explosions is
many times per second.
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The initial source of ignition is a spark plug powered by an electronic ignition system. After original
ignition the repeated cycles are sustained by a glow coil which is an integral and inseparable part of the
engine tube assembly. A sample of the pressure pulses from the combustion chamber is routed to the
carburetor where it operates a diaphragm fuel pump within the carburetor to pump additional fuel from the
fuel tank to the carburetor. When the fuel pump operation has stabilized, further operation of the priming
pump is not required.
The exhaust emission of a pulse jet engine is low in pollutant components due to the following basic
design features: The combustion chamber and a length of the discharge (exhaust) tube attached to it
operate at a bright red temperature approximating 1800°F., (982°C.) In addition, an amount of air
(oxygen) in excess of that required for normal burning of fuel vapor is fed to the engine. Thus, combustion
is quite complete and pollutants formed in other types of engines are actually burned to their non-pollutant
end products in the pulse jet engine.
The formulation remains in the formulation tank under pressure until the formulation valve is
opened. Then, the formulation is forced from the tank and delivered to the engine tube where it is injected
into the high velocity pulsating flow of hot gases. The formulation is broken into small particles by the
pulsating gases, then discharged into the atmosphere.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.
1. FUEL. This machine uses GASOLINE as the fuel and all precautions commonly applying to this volatile fuel
should be observed. Be careful not to spill gasoline over the machine but if this occurs wipe it off and allow
evaporation time before starting the machine. GASOLINE ON THE MACHINE OR SPILLED IN THE IMMEDIATE
AREA IS HAZARDOUS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUT FUEL IN A HOT MACHINE.
2. FOGGING FORMULATION. All thermal fogging formulations are combustible, that is, they all can
be caused to bum. This is true even of high flash point or "no" flash point formulations. A combustible liquid vapor can
be ignited because it readily forms a uniform mixture with the air which contains the oxygen needed for combustion.
However, fine particles of combustible liquids or solids suspended in the air very closely spaced are capable of
propagating flame from one to another once ignition starts. A good analogy is the grain mill explosion. Although the
fine particle dust in a grain mill has "no" flashpoint, the phenomena of the grain mill explosion is an all too common
occurrence. While a high flashpoint or a "no " flash point liquid formulation will ignite far less readily than a low flash
point liquid, and for this reason is strongly advocated, the high or "no" flash point formulation can ignite if the proper
conditions exist. These conditions are basically two: 1) a sufficient volume of liquid in the form of fine particles
suspended in the air; and 2) a sufficiently high-energy source of ignition.
3. FOG CONCENTRATION. It has been fully established that an acceptable level of liquid in the
atmosphere is one gallon (3.8 liters) for each 50,000 cubic feet (1400 cubic meters). There is a margin of safety of at
least 5 to 1 in this figure. But long before this concentration is reached, with the fine white particle fog that this
machine generates, visibility within the fog is reduced to less than 15 inches (38 CM.) Thus, an operator fogging
within a closed area will not be able to see his way long before a combustible atmosphere can be approached.
However, if the operator is outside of the closed area, it is quite possible to over fog, particularly if the area is small,
i.e., crawl spaces under buildings or between ceiling and roof.
It is important to always employ a dry fog setting in a closed area to avoid depositing oil particles on
combustible surfaces, thus creating a fire hazard. If a combustible atmosphere is established or a combustible
deposit is laid down, a source of ignition may cause a fire. Even in open areas, care should be taken to avoid
unnecessary accumulations of oil particles on objects within the fogging area. To avoid danger of fire or explosion in
a closed space, the enclosed volume, fogging time and required formulation volume must be carefully calculated.
4. FOG IGNITION. The greatest hazard of fog ignition is from an external source. This can be gas or oil pilot
lights or sparks from electrical controls such as switches, relays, etc. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all
such sources be eliminated by extinguishing all pilot lights and turning off all electrical power before fogging.
The design of the machine is such that it is quite difficult to ignite the fog from an external source since the
ignition must be positioned just at the proper distance from the discharge end to cause fog ignition and this distance
is on the order of only 8-6 inches (20-15 CM). If an external source ignites the fog being discharged. It will produce a
torching effect. Should this occur, quickly release the FORMULATION ON-OFF BUTTON to stop the fog discharge.
Never artificially wedge or block open the formulation ON-OFF VALVE.
(CONTINUED ON PAGE 6)
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On a dry fog setting, which must always be employed indoors and in confined areas, the ignition
source must be continuous since the fog will not continue torching except briefly if the ignition source is
removed. On a wet fog setting, it is possible for the fog to continue to torch after removal from the ignition
source. Never use a wet fog setting indoors and in confined spaces. Extreme caution must be exercised
when using a wet fog setting under any circumstances. A wet fog setting can leave a deposit of liquid on
combustible surfaces creating a fire hazard should torching take place.
A second source of fog ignition can be the machine itself. If the machine stops running for any
reason including the exhaustion of fuel, the operator must quickly release the FORMULATION ON-OFF
BUTTON to stop the fog discharge. If the engine stops, it is possible for some formulation to flow into the
still hot engine tube where it will vaporize. Part of this vapor may then be drawn by natural thermal
convection back through the annular cooling air space between the cooling duct and the engine tube, to
the red hot engine combustion chamber. If the proportion of vapor to air is just right when this occurs, the
vapor will ignite and flash back through the discharge end of the engine tube, igniting the small amount of
formulation which may continue to flow very briefly. Burning formulation can then drip briefly from the
discharge end of the cooling air duct. If this burning formulation comes into contact with an easily
combustible material or a surface which has accumulated a substantial deposit of liquid formulation, a fire
could result.
5. SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Many of the formulations which can be dispensed with this machine are
highly toxic and require special safety equipment. The formulation label should specify all safety
precautions with respect to the formulation. Read and observe the procedures, cautions and WARNINGS
on the formulation label. Proper ear protection should also be worn when operating this machine.
6. IMPROPER OPERATION. There is no substitute for good maintenance practices. An engine
with excessive carbon deposits will run weakly and is likely to stop at any time. A weak running engine
will also emit an extremely wet fog at lower rates of formulation flow and this can result in surfaces rapidly
becoming coated with the formulation and thus help to feed a fire if ignition takes place as described
above. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section for cleaning instructions.
7. IMPROPER USE. Never place the discharge end of the machine too close to a wall or other
obstruction. The engine is maintained at the proper operating temperature by cooling air aspirated
(pumped) by hot gases flowing out the discharge (exhaust) end of the engine. If this cooling air flow is
prevented, the machine will overheat and it can suffer permanent damage which could result in an
explosion or fire. Maintain at least 24 inches (61 CM) clearance between the engine discharge (exhaust)
and external objects.
8. MACHINE DAMAGE. Never operate a machine after it has been damaged.A damaged
machine can be a fire hazard.
9. WIND. Fogging during windy conditions is not usually practical because the formulation will drift
out of the intended area. However, under no circumstances should fogging INTO the wind be attempted.
Should the machine stop running for any reason, and a wind gust force vaporized formulation back
against the hot combustion chamber, it could ignite and flash back causing momentary flaming from the
discharge (exhaust) end of the machine.
10. CHILDREN. Many fogging operations are performed in residential areas commonly at dusk.
This presents the operator with the problem of children who are attracted to the fog. Children have been
observed running into and riding bicycles through the fog. Once in the fog, they cannot see or be seen. In
some reported instances, a child has been injured by running into an object obscured by the fog. Also
there is a possibility of fire should the machine briefly flame or become ignited from an external source.
Still another possible hazard lies in the toxic effect of the formulation, the severity of which depends upon
the chemical used, fog density, and the length of time of direct exposure.
IT IS THE OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DISCOURAGE ANYONE FROM
PLAYING IN THE FOG.
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OPERATION
CAUTION
Read this complete OPERATION section and the section on SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS before starting the machine for the first time.
PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR OPERATION
1. When operating this machine for the first time, place the machine in an uncongested and well
ventilated work area in an open area away from flammable materials. Place the machine on a concrete
pad or a stable workbench.
2. Remove Fuel Tank Cap and fill the Fuel Tank with either regular or unleaded gasoline.
CAUTION
Gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane should be used. Use clean gasoline.
Dirty gasoline can promptly overload the fuel filter. Water in the gasoline can
cause unexplained stops. Very old or stale gasoline has a detrimental effect
on the rubber seals in the fuel system and causes hard starting because it
vaporizes poorly.
3.Place the Fuel Tank Cap on the Fuel Tank and turn the cap firmly in the clockwise (CW) direction
until the stop is reached.
4. Wipe any spilled gasoline from the machine and allow time for any unseen spills to evaporate.
CAUTION
Do not put any formulation in the machine until you have become familiar with
starting and stopping the pulse jet engine.
ENGINE OPERATION
CAUTION
Read the complete OPERATION section and the section on SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS before operating the engine.
NOTE
Abbreviated starting and clearing procedures are shown on the instruction label
attached to the machine; however, these should be used as reference only after
you are thoroughly familiar with the procedures, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS
contained in this manual.
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NOTE
The method used for starting the engine will vary slightly depending on previous conditions of
the machine. Regardless of which of the following conditions exist, the ignition switch must be
depressed to restart the engine.
DRY START: (Applies when the machine is first placed in service; when the machine has been
allowed to run completely out of fuel; or, when the machine has not been in recent use). When
starting from the dry condition (all fuel drained, consumed or evaporated from the carburetor),
additional actuation of the priming pump will be required to move fuel from the tank to the primer
bulb.
COLD START: (Applies after the engine has been started initially; has been stopped before
running out of fuel; and has been allowed to cool). Under these conditions, very little actuation of the
priming pump is required, as some fuel will usually remain in the carburetor. One actuation of the
priming pump is usually sufficient under these conditions.
HOT START: (Applies after the engine has been started initially; has been stopped before
running out of fuel, and has not been allowed to cool before restarting). Under these conditions,
actuating the priming pump is not usually required as some fuel will usually remain in the
antechamber.
FLOODED START: (Applies after too much fuel has reached the antechamber by excessive
operation of the priming pump). See section on STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Verify that the FORMULATION ON/OFF button is released and that the
FORMULATION METERING VALVE has been rotated fully clockwise (CW) until the
Stop is reached.
.
2. Lift the ON/OFF Control and place it in the "ON" position.
WARNING
DO NOT LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED WITH THE ON/OFF CONTROL
IN THE ON POSITION, ESPECIALLY IF THE MACHINE HAS BEEN RUNNING.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT AND THE ON-OFF CONTROL IS IN THE ON
POSITION, THE MACHINE MAY SELF START.
3. Press and hold the Ignition Switch and listen for the audible buzzing or clicking sound of the
Electronic Ignition firing the Spark Plug.
4. Depress and release the "Primer Bulb" repeatedly until the fuel is visible in the Bulb. Once fuel
reaches the Bulb. depress and release the Bulb (3) times for a "cold engine", (1) time for restarting a "hot
engine". (See Page 8 for starting conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessively depressing the primer bulb will flood the engine.
WARNING
FLOODING MAY RESULT IN A LOUD EXPLOSIVE SOUND AND CAUSE
SOME SMALL AMOUNT OF FLAME TO BE EMITTED FROM THE DISCHARGE
(EXHAUST) END OF THE ENGINE.
CAUTION
If flame emits from the discharge (exhaust) end of the engine tube, the engine
is flooded. STOP. See the section STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
5. Simultaneously press and hold the Ignition and Air Switches until the Engine begins to start.
6. Once the Engine starts, release the Air Switch and continue depressing the Ignition Switch, until
the Engine runs smoothly.
If the Engine has not started within approximately 40 seconds, repeat steps 4, 5, 6.
If the Engine does not start, and the sound of the Electronic Ignition is not heard, release the
IGNITION SWITCH and proceed to the TROUBLE SHOOTING section of this manual.
WARNING
DO NOT ACTUATE GASOLINE PRIMER BULB WITH ON/OFF CONTROL
KNOB IN OFF POSITION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START MACHINE WITH THE
CARBURETOR COVER REMOVED.
NOTE
“Flooded'' means that the fuel-air mixture around the spark plug has become
too rich (too much fuel/or the amount of air available) to ignite.
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STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
1. Verify that the FORMULATION ON/OFF BUTTON is released and that the FORMULATION
METERING VALVE has been rotated fully clockwise (CW) until the stop is reached.
2. Lift the ON-OFF Control and place it in the ON position.
3. Simultaneously depress the "ignition" and "air" switches.
4. If the engine has not started within approximately 40 seconds, repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 of starting
instructions on page 9.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1.To stop the engine, lift the ON-OFF control and place it in the OFF position.
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