Nomix Enviro Frontline Compact User manual

The Click & Spray
low volume
TDC herbicide
application
system
INSTRUCTIONS
frontlinecompact

Contents
Section 1:
Introduction 3
Section 2:
Component List 4
Section 3:
Quick Start 7
Section 4:
Preparing the Frontline Compact for Use
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 9
Inserting the batteries 9
Inserting the herbicide cartridge 10
Priming 10
Calibrating 11
Selecting a disc 12
Section 5:
Operating the Frontline Compact
Spraying 13
Avoiding spray drift 13
Optimum spray pattern 13
Section 6:
Cleaning the Frontline Compact 14
Section 7:
Storing the Frontline Compact 15
Section 8:
Safety Tips 16
Section 9:
Troubleshooting 17

Section 1: Introduction
The Frontline Compact is a lightweight hand-held low
volume herbicide applicator, designed for use with our
range of Nomix Total Droplet Control (TDC) herbicides.
Nomix TDC is a unique system, combining pre-mixed,
highly eective herbicides with easy to use, ecient
applicators.
Nomix TDC delivers a constant, uniform droplet size and
spray pattern, significantly reducing run-o and virtually
eliminating spray drift and droplet bounce. In times of
increased environmental and legislative pressure, the
Frontline Compact delivers ecient, compliant, cost
eective and accurate herbicide applications every time.
Nomix TDC herbicides are supplied in 750ml cartridges
that connect directly to the lance. This eliminates the
need to carry a heavy knapsack, as with conventional
applicators. This system is ideal for use where smaller
volumes of herbicide are applied.
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Section 2: Component List
1Spray head
a) Flow rate window
b) Flow rate indicator
c) Flow rate control
2Control panel
a) Spray width control
b) Pacing control
3Trigger lock
4 Trigger
3
4
b
b
c
a
a
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5Spiral disc
6Square disc
7Serrated disc
8Disc ejector tool
9Batteries
a) Battery housing
b) Batteries
ab
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10 Herbicide cartridge
11 Calibration cup
12 Carry case*
* This item does not form part
of our standard components.
It can be purchased from
Nomix Enviro.
Please telephone [phone].
Section 2: Component List (cont.)
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1Select an approved Nomix
TDC herbicide
2Shake the herbicide cartridge
vigorously for at least one
minute
3Insert the cartridge into the
end of the lance and secure it
with the retaining clip
4Prime your Frontline Compact
Section 3: Quick Start
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5Calibrate your Frontline
Compact
6 Select a disc
Spiral - Narrow spray
Square - Medium Spray
Serrated - Wide Spray
7You are ready to spray
Please Note: For full operator
instructions, always refer to
sections 4 & 5.
Section 3: Quick Start (cont.)
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Section 4: Preparing for Use
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
The minimum PPE recommended
for use is:
• Coveralls
• Suitable protective gloves
• Wellington boots.
Always refer to the herbicide
product label for the
recommended PPE.
Inserting the batteries
Insert the four AA batteries
(included) into the battery
compartment. Slide open and lift
the battery compartment, then
insert the batteries in the
sequence shown.
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Section 4: Preparing for Use (cont.)
Inserting the herbicide
cartridge
• Select an approved TDC
herbicide.
• Read the label for full product
information and application rates.
• Shake the herbicide cartridge
vigorously for at least
one minute.
• Hold the lance with the spray
head pointing down.
• Insert the herbicide cartridge
into the end of the lance and
push it in.
• Close the retaining clip to secure.
Priming
ALWAYS PRIME THE LANCE
BEFORE USE
Priming fills the lance with
herbicide and removes air bubbles,
which could interrupt
the chemical flow or cause
the lance to drip.
• Ensure there is no disc attached.
If a disc is present, remove it
using the disc ejector tool.
• Turn the variable spray width
control to the ‘O’ (12 o’clock)
position.
• Set the flow rate indicator on the
spray head to ‘Prime’.
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Section 4: Preparing for Use (cont.)
• Attach the calibration cup to
the spray head, ensuring correct
orientation.
• Squeeze the trigger until the
herbicide is visible in the flow
window (approx 20 seconds).
Release the trigger to stop the
flow once the herbicide window
is full.
• Once primed, invert the lance,
squeeze the trigger and allow
the fluid to empty from the
calibration cup.
• When the calibration cup is
empty, release the trigger.
Calibrating
Please Note: For full calibration
information, always refer to the
instructions on the product label.
• With the calibration cup attached,
set the flow rate control to the
required gauge setting (A-G).
• Point the lance downwards.
• Squeeze the trigger.
• Time the flow into the calibration
cup for 30 seconds, or as per
product label instructions.
Release the trigger to stop
the flow.
• Take a reading of the herbicide
level on the calibration cup.
• If there is too little fluid, turn the
flow rate control anti-clockwise
to increase the amount. If there is
too much fluid, turn the flow rate
control clockwise to reduce the
amount.
• Return the fluid by inverting the
lance and squeezing the trigger.
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• Release the trigger when the
calibration cup is empty.
• Repeat the cycle until the
required amount of fluid
obtained.
• Return the fluid as before and
remove the calibration cup.
• Clean and store the calibration
cup for future use.
• The Frontline Compact should
be recalibrated if you change
herbicide, spray width, application
rate or forward speed.
• Calibration should be completed
with the herbicide to be used, not
with cleaner.
Selecting a disc
Select a disc and connect it to the
head of the lance by placing it onto
the spindle and pushing it until
secure.
Section 4: Preparing for Use (cont.)
Disc Spray Width Recommended areas of use
Spiral
15cm – 30cm
(6” – 12”)
Spot treatment, narrow trim
and edge work
Square
30cm – 75cm
(12” – 30”)
Trim and edge work, spot
treatment and fence lines
Serrated
75cm – 100cm
(30” – 40”) Broadcast spraying
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Section 5: Operating
Spraying
• Hold the lance in a comfortable
operating position.
• Set the spray width control to
the required disc setting.
• Walk at a moderate pace of 3.6
kph (2 1/4 mph). To help maintain
this walking speed, press the
pacer button. There will be a
beep at regular intervals. Take a
75cm pace at each beep.
• Squeeze the trigger to begin
spraying.
• Always clean the lance at the end
of a day’s use. (Refer to section 6).
Avoiding Spray Drift
The Frontline Compact produces
uniform droplets and significantly
reduces spray drift. However, care
should always be taken to avoid
drift, particularly when using wider
spray width settings. If the spray
pattern is being aected by wind,
do not spray until the wind drops.
Optimum Spray Pattern
Just a few drops of Nomix TDC
herbicide will control weeds.
This is the optimum spray pattern.
• Under applied.
• Optimum spray pattern.
• Over applied.
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Section 6: Cleaning
Please Note: You MUST clean the
Frontline Compact lance at the end
of each day’s spraying and also
before using a dierent herbicide.
The ONLY way to clean the lance
is with specially formulated Nomix
Universal Cleaner.
Always refer to the Code of
Practice for full instructions on the
cleaning of herbicide application
equipment.
• Switch the spray width control to
the ‘OFF’ position.
• Invert the lance and press the
trigger until all the herbicide has
drained back into the cartridge.
Release the trigger.
• Hold the lance and the cartridge
on the ground and sharply pull
up the retaining clip, allowing
the lance to lift clear. Always
keep a cloth handy to wipe o
any excess herbicide from the
cartridge housing.
• Replace the protective valve cap
on the cartridge.
• Insert the cleaner cartridge into
the lance, push it firmly into
place and secure it using the
retaining clip.
• Set the spray head to ‘prime’ and
squeeze the trigger.
• Run cleaner through the lance
with the settings in the ‘prime’
position until the liquid runs
clear. Spray on an approved site
or collect liquid for disposal.
• Remove the cleaner cartridge
from the lance and spray until
the flow window is empty.
THE LANCE WILL CONTAIN
HERBICIDE UNTIL CLEANED
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Section 7: Storing
• Always remove the cleaner
cartridge from the lance before
storing and ensure the trigger
lock is in the o position.
• We recommend removing the
batteries between sprays, in
order to preserve the battery life.
• Remove the disc using the disc
ejector tool.
• Store the herbicide cartridge
upright with the protective valve
cap in place. Avoid freezing or
high temperatures.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not store other objects on top
of the lance. The lance may be
wiped over to keep it clean but
DO NOT immerse the spray head
in water.
• To help prolong the life of the
lance, store the lance with the
spray head pointing downwards.
Use WD40 on the spray head for
winter period dormancy.
• An applicator carry case is
available to purchase from Nomix
Enviro.
Nomix Enviro recommends that
this equipment is serviced annually.
Where possible servicing should
be completed at the end of the
spraying season.
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Section 8: Safety Tips
• Always wear suitable PPE. (See
product label for full details).
• NEVER squeeze the trigger when
the spray head is near your face.
• If a leak occurs on any part
of the lance, STOP spraying
immediately. Dispose of the
herbicide as directed on the
product label and inform Nomix
Enviro or your distributor.
• Always fit the protective valve
cap onto the cartridge after use.
• Take care not to spill herbicide.
Always test the Frontline
Compact in a bunded area or on
waste ground, away from ponds,
drains, streams and ditches.
• Remove the batteries between
sprays, in order to preserve the
battery life.
• Always follow the instructions in
this manual.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL
USE PESTICIDES SAFELY
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Section 8: Safety Tips
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Section 9: Troubleshooting
Symptom Potential Problem Solution
Motor keeps
running
when the
trigger is
released
• Trigger lock on • Release trigger lock
Head drips
when the
trigger is
released
• Air bubble in the
lance
• Valve sticking open
• Reprime lance
• Contact Nomix Enviro
Head drips
when the
trigger is
pressed
• Disc not fitted
• Disc not spinning
• Too much herbicide
reaching disc
• Refit disc
• Check batteries
• Recalibrate
Disc will
not turn
• Batteries not
inserted correctly
• Batteries flat
• Motor burned out
• Reinsert batteries
correctly
• Insert new batteries
• Contact Nomix Enviro
No or low
herbicide
flow
• Valve/inline hose
blocked with dried
chemical
• Thick herbicide
• Set head to Prime
and follow cleaning
procedure
• Follow cleaning
procedure and shake
herbicide cartridge
for a minimum of 2
minutes
Poor droplet
pattern
• Batteries flat • Insert new batteries
Debris
around disc
• Requires cleaning • Remove disc using
disc ejector tool,
clean and replace
Spray disc
does not fit
• Disc damaged • Replace with
new disc
Read the instruction manual and
herbicide label carefully before
using the Frontline Compact.
Please Note: Nomix reserves the
right to change specifications and
availability without notice. Limits
on warranties and liabilities as well
as necessary cautions are on the
product label. Nomix and Nomix
Enviro are trademarks of Nomix
Enviro Ltd.
For further information contact
Nomix Enviro on 0800 0324352.

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Nomix Enviro Ltd.
Unit 8
Anton Trading Estate
Anton Mill Road
Andover
SP10 2NJ
T: 0800 0324352
F: 0800 0324351
E: [e-mail]
www.nomixenviro.co.uk
Use herbicides safely. Always read the label
and product information before use.
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