Valemo VF-ES100 Installation instructions

VF-ES100 ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYER
Valemo Controls, LLC
[e-mail] / www.valemontrols.com
SPECIFICATION & USER MANUAL Version 5.0
This is a HIGH VOLTAGE piece of equipment.
Please read this manual completely for safety and to prevent damage.
OVERVIEW
The VF-ES100 is a battery-operated electrostatic sprayer,
that produces complete surface coverage via charged
mist while reducing solution usage by 70% or more,
compared to a conventional sprayer.
SPECIFICATIONS
•Grounding: Auto grounding, no electrode in wand, no
static charge on user
•Fog Nozzle Size:0.5 mm,
•Fog Nozzle Mist Size: approx. 50 Micron
•Flow Rate: 0.8 Ga/hr, 50 mL/min, 3 L/hr
•Adjustable Spray Nozzle: 100 to 500 Micron
•Coverage density (typical): 5,600 sq-ft per Gallon
•Tank capacity: 4.25 Gallon (16 L)
•Battery: Internal Panasonic 12 V gel acid, run-time 6
hours per charge.
•Internal electrostatic voltage: 25,000 - 30,000 V
•Working pressure: 60 psi
WARRANTY
One-year limited warranty after purchase. Please follow
instructions carefully, damages to the unit resulting from
improper usage are not covered.
Turn on the power only when sprayer is being carried,
with bottom above the ground by 1 foot or more.
Turning the unit on while sitting on the ground will
“ground out” the electrostatic generator causing failure,
which will not be covered under warranty.
IN THE BOX
•Sprayer Tank Assembly
oIncludes tank, battery, electrostatic generator,
electric pump
oConnected to hose and wand handle
•Extending Wand Poles
•Spray Nozzles
oSingle Fogging Nozzle. Fogging mist size
approx. 50 Micron.
oDouble Fogging Nozzle. Fogging mist size
approx. 50 Micron per nozzle.
oBlue Adjustable Nozzle. Standard spray nozzle,
with varying adjustment between 100-500 Micron.
Used primarily for outdoor spraying.
•Battery Charger
•Rubber Gloves
•Micro-Fiber Towel
•Spare Replacement Parts
The electrostatic process prohibits the use of metal
components in the construction of the wand
assembly; otherwise operation would be a shocking
experience. Also, electrostatic charged fluid is
inherently harsh on plastic and rubber seals.
Because of this, we provide to you extra parts and
pieces to keep on hand, in case needed – so you can
replace quickly without any down time in use.
oWand Handle & Trigger
oAssortment of O-rings
oNozzles with Bases
oSpray Head for Single or Double Use

VF-ES100 ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYER
Valemo Controls, LLC
[e-mail] / www.valemontrols.com
VF-ES100 ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYER

VF-ES100 ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYER
Valemo Controls, LLC
[e-mail] / www.valemontrols.com
SAFETY PRECAUTION AND WARNING
To avoid electric shock by static electricity, please strictly
follow procedures below:
•Keep the high-volt discharging electrode dry, never
block its opening, keep hands away from the
opening vicinity. The electrode is inside the insulated
plastic tube which opens on the side of the lower
housing, next to the rubber hose exit. Never block this
opening. Keep hands away from this area as this is
where negatively charged ions dissipate into the air.
•Turn on the power only when sprayer is being
carried, with bottom above the ground by 1 foot or
more.
•Turn off the power before putting down the sprayer on
the ground. Never rest sprayer on a wet ground, A wet
electrode or electrode in direct contact with ground will
over discharge and cause damage to the high-volt
generator.
•Keep housing and wand dry and clean during use.
A wet wand and wand handle could lead to
electrostatic zap to user.
•Never touch the nozzle and tip area, keep it away from
any other person.
•High voltage inside, never dis-assemble the sprayer by
non-professionals.
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
•Understand the liquids (solutions/formulations) to be
sprayed, its property and protection requirement, avoid
potential harm by the formulation.
•Do not spray solutions with particles larger than nozzle
diameter, certain solutions need to be filtered first.
•Use only water-based solution. No oil-based solution.
No flammable solution. Do not use during rain.
•Electrostatic sprayer may interfere with sensitive
medical devices such as pacemakers or similar
devices.
HOW DOES ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING WORK?
Inside VF-ES100 sprayer, the 25KV high-volt generator
creates charged ions and separates them out into positive
and negative ions. The positive ions go with the solution to
the nozzle, while negative ions are automatically
conducted to the ground, via air-discharging process
surrounding the high-volt electrode. These negative ions
leave through an opening which is on the side of the lower
housing (next to the rubber hose exit) – it is critical to keep
this opening clear of any blockage while unit is in operation.
Unlike some other electrostatic sprayers, there is no
electrode on the wand, no charges conducted through user
body, and one can wear protective gloves while operating
the sprayer.
As the now charged mist comes out of the nozzle, they
instantaneously spread out into extremely fine fog particles
under Coulomb force repulsion of same polarity charges.
As this positively charged cloud comes close to an object,
it attracts the negative charges from ground to the surfaces
of the object.
The fog will thus cling to and wrap around the surfaces in
all directions, attracted by static charges on the surfaces.
Thus under the magic repulsion and attraction between
static charges of same and opposite polarities, charged fog
will find its way into nooks and crannies and other
unreachable areas.
The electrostatic spraying process thus can produce
complete surface and area coverage, reach an extremely
high disinfection and sterilization efficiency.

VF-ES100 ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYER
Valemo Controls, LLC
[e-mail] / www.valemontrols.com
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare (mix) the solution according to relevant safety
and usage guidance. The solution must be filtered
before using to avoid nozzle blockage. If your water
has high mineral content, use distilled water only.
2. Pour solution into the tank, tighten the tank cap.
3. Wipe sprayer housing and wand clean and dry.
4. Carry the sprayer on the back, adjust shoulder
straps so it fits comfortably.
5. Press on the power switch button to begin.
6. Press down the valve release lever on the wand and
begin spraying. For best results, spray a wide general
area, while keeping nozzle tip within 3-4 feet
above the targeted surfaces, allowing the charged
mist to slowly fall and be attracted to and pulled to all
sides and surfaces.
Note: One can lock the lever down with the locking
piece, for easy long duration spraying.
7. Once spraying is finished, release the lever, then turn
off the power.
Note: Due to residual pressure and solution inside
the wand, it will keep spraying for 5-10 seconds once
lever is released. Please take this delay into
consideration when deciding to stop spraying.
8. Be sure power is off before putting on the ground.
GOT DRIPS?
Due to the residual pressure and solution in the wand,
sometimes nozzle drips can happen in between spraying.
A quick wipe of the nozzles with the provided micro-fiber
towel will prevent the drips from being an issue.
SAFETY GEAR
Wearing the provided rubber gloves, will not only protect
the user from the chemicals used in the disinfection
solutions, but will also prevent accidental static shock.
It is also a good idea to wear eye protection (not provided)
when using any spraying device. Also follow the safety
guidelines of the chemicals you are using.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLE-SHOOTING
•Water seal is reached by O-rings in all joints, between
poles and wand, and between brass nozzle and plastic
fittings, not by press fit. Do not over-tight when
assembling them, to avoid damage to O-rings, seal
washers and to the plastic threads and parts.
•After each usage, please clean the tank and run clean
water through the system. Always keep the unit off the
ground while powered on. Wipe dry and store indoors.
•Never immerse the unit in water, to avoid damage to the
motor, battery, and electronics inside.
•Charge battery promptly when low-battery alarm beeps.
•When the sprayer is in long periods of storage, please
charge the battery at least once a month to ensure
battery life and performance.
•Disconnect charger once battery is fully charged after
6-10 hours. Do not keep the sprayer plugged to the
charger all the time.
Green Light = Fully Charged.
Red Light = Charging.
IF RECEIVING A SHOCK DURING USE
It is possible to receive inadvertent electrostatic shocks
during use. Usually this is a result of the fogging mist
collecting on the wand and creating a current path from the
user’s hand to the tip. To avoid this, spray out and away,
and not above whenever possible. You can turn off the unit
and wipe dry with a rag when/if needed.
The other possible cause of this is loose fittings. Even
though a fitting might not leak, some liquid could be
working its way up the threads, thus coming into near
proximity of the user’s hand. To solve this, turn off the
sprayer, disassembly all the fittings that make up the wand
assembly, especially the hose and poles going into the
wand handle. Dry both the male and female threads by
towel and even air dry before re-assembling. Make strong
finger tight connections, but don’t over tighten. A snug tight
connection will allow the rubber seals to prevent the
threads from getting wet again.