VSI Legacy Series User manual

Owner’s Manual
Legacy Series
305 LP, 500 ASM, 750 ASM,
1000 ASM, 1600 ASM,
Automated Power Bundle
Voigt Smith Innovation, LLC
23371 610th Avenue
Madison Lake, MN 56063

IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL IN
ENTIRETY BEFORE OPERATING
Warranty Notice:
This equipment comes with the following warranties:
- Three year - This equipment is powered by a Honda engine which is tested,
certified and comes with a three year commercial warranty backed by Honda and
any Honda certified repair center.
- One year - All other parts * on your equipment are warrantied against defects
through VSI for one year from the date of purchase. (*NOTE: There is no
warranty on pump seals as these are normally caused due to improper use or
running pumps dry.
This warranty is a parts and technical support only warranty and does not include labor.
Corrosion related issues including wire connections are not qualified warranty items.
We are not responsible for loss of product or productivity due to failures of any kind
In order to preserve your warranty status please go through the warranty registration
form and procedure. This warranty registration was provided when the equipment was
purchased. If you cannot locate this form please contact [email protected] or
find the warranty registration form at:
https://vsinnovation.com/pages/vsi-product-warranty-and-registration
Failure to register this warranty may result in a denied claim due to improper setup, use
or installation of equipment.
Your warranty will be void due to abuse, misuse, neglect, alteration, modification,
improper handling, improper installation, improper maintenance or failure to follow the
instructions and procedures in the VSI manual and warranty registration form.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Important Information 5
Charge Battery Before First Use 5
Pumps Seals and Running Your Pump Dry 6
Safety While Operating 6
Parts Overview 6
Total Control 6
Flowmeter 6
Proportional Valve 7
Filter 7
Pile Driver Boom 7
Emergency Back Up Harness 8
Installation and Setup 8
Installing Your Sprayer 8
Assembling Your Pile Driver Boom 8
Installing Your Boom Camlocks (Initial) 9
Boom Tip Positions Small, Medium, Large 9
Small 9
Medium Nozzles 9
Large Nozzles 10
Center Boom Connection Points 10
Pre Treatment Fan Nozzle 10
Center Boom Pipe Connection 10
Operating Procedures 11
Control Box Light Modes 11
Connecting to Bluetooth 12
Connecting to WiFi 13
Settings Tab of the App 13
Spray Tab 14
Auto Mode 14
Manual Mode 14
Hose Tracking 14
Ice Buster 15
Run/Hold 15
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Boom Section Control 15
ACC Tab of App 15
Throttle and Choke Control 15
Engine Start 15
Engine Stop 15
Hose Reel Rewind Control 16
Details Tab 16
Job Tracking/Reporting 16
Profile Tab 17
Maintenance 17
Before Initial Operation 17
Check Your Tank Straps! 17
Checking the Engine Oil Level 17
Adding Fuel to Engine 17
Maintenance Checks 17
Valve Positions 18
Suction Side Vs Pressure Side 18
Application Mode 18
Self-Fill Mode 18
Pump-Out Mode 19
Time to Spray! 19
Starting Your Engine 19
Application 20
Auto Mode Display 20
Manual Mode Display 20
Remote 21
Pairing the Remote 21
Remote Overview 21
Remote Functions 21
Smartphone Connected and Remote 21
Only Remote Connected 22
Emergency Back Up 22
Charging the Remote 22
After Season Care 22
Care and Maintenance 22
FAQs/ Troubleshooting 23
Potential Reason for Fuses Blowing 23
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Introduction
Proper setup, installation and best
maintenance practices are vital to
ensure longevity of your VSI equipment.
This equipment is intended to be used
by trained operators for spraying
ice-control solutions on residential or
commercial properties. Using this
equipment improperly or for purposes
other than its intended use may prove
dangerous to you and others. You are
responsible for operating the equipment
properly and safely.
A digital version of this manual that can
be accessed on the VSI Spray Control
app (“Getting Started/FAQ” button on
the Profile” tab).
Important
Information
Charge Battery Before
First Use
This equipment will heavily rely on the
onboard battery. A built-in plug and
onboard charger/battery maintainer are
included as pictured in Figure 1 (power
cord not included).
Figure 1
The batteries do not come fully charged
from the factory. Before first use, plug in
the equipment overnight or until fully
charged.
To use the onboard charger, supply the
AC port with 120v power connected to a
GFCI circuit. With power supplied,
select the type of battery that is currently
installed on the unit (confirm the battery
style on the unit by referencing the tag
on the battery) by using the mode button
on the charger. Once the battery type is
selected the charging process will begin.
Charge indicator bars are located on the
battery charger. Once the green light is
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illuminated, the battery has been fully
charged.
To keep the battery maintained in peak
condition, it is strongly suggested that
the sprayer be plugged in between
uses. Lead acid batteries can lose as
much as 2% of their charge per day
even when sitting idle.
Pumps Seals and
Running Your Pump Dry
Running the motor without liquid will cause
damage to the pump seal and potentially
the pump housing. This is not a warranty
claim.
To avoid this problem ensure to not run the
motor while not having your tank valve
open; refer to Valve Positions for Operating
(page XX). Also avoid running your tank
completely dry.
Safety While Operating
Pay attention to the road while driving and
operating the VSI Spray Control app.
The operator is responsible for all actions
taken while using VSI equipment.
Parts Overview
Total Control
The total control box contains actuators
that control your throttle and choke. It is
incredibly important to keep your choke
and throttle mechanisms lubricated and
clean so that the total control system
can function properly. Take caution not
to damage the linkage cables from the
box to the engine.
Flowmeter
The flow meter on your unit is the green
device inline with the plumbing on the
pressure side of the pump. This vital
instrument tracks the flowrate and
volume going to your spray boom
sections and your hose reel. This
realtime reading is what tells your GPS
rate control system to increase or
decrease the flow rate to your boom
based on your speed by opening or
closing your proportioning valve (see
next item). The image below shows your
flow meter as viewed from the back of
your spray unit. These magnetic flow
meters never require re-calibration due
to the use of different brine blends like a
conventional turbine flow meter would.
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Proportional Valve
The proportioning valve is what
regulates the flow to your spray boom
based on GPS speed inputs when
spraying in “auto” mode or user inputs
for desired gallons per minute by the
user when using “manual” mode. The
proportioning valve is pictured below as
viewed from the back of the sprayer and
clearly indicates full flow (all the way
counter clockwise, 9 o clock) or closed
(all the way clockwise, 12 o clock.) If
your unit is equipped with a yellow
proportional valve, adjust the sprayer’s
PID Speed (auto servo speed) in the
settings to 5.0. If your unit is equipped
with a red proportional valve, adjust the
sprayer’s PID Speed in the settings to
1.5.
Filter
Each sprayer is equipped with a filter
right before the inlet to the pump. Inside
is a stainless steel 30 mesh filter that is
reusable. If you suspect it is clogged,
close your tank valve and loosen the
collar around the filter housing, pull
outer housing off and remove the filter.
Rinse clean and place back in the
housing.
Pile Driver Boom
The Three Lane Boom upgrade offers
the ability to spray over 30 feet wide
with precision. Each section of the
boom is controlled via the VSI Spray
Control app by pressing the Boom
Section Control buttons on the Spray
tab in accordance with the boom section
you want to activate/deactivate. If
damage occurs to any part of your
boom, contact us for replacement parts.
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Emergency Back Up
Harness
Your VSI sprayer comes standard with an
emergency back up harness. This harness
is to be used in situations where the sprayer
will not function i.e, dead battery on the
spray unit, damaged wiring/control box,
connection or smartphone issues.
The emergency harness should be kept in
the application vehicle and installed only
when needed. Connect the harness to the
ten pin plug located on the back of the
control box and route the cable through an
open window. Plug harness into the
auxiliary power port (cigarette lighter) on
the vehicle and plug the harness into the
bottom of the remote.
If this harness is connected to the box while
the power switch is on, the control box will
turn off all functions and go to sleep. You
will not be able to operate the sprayer with a
smart device until the backup harness is
disconnected.
A ten foot extension harness is also
supplied and can be used when the 25 foot
harness is not long enough to reach the
cab.
Installation and
Setup
Installing Your Sprayer
Without a wiring harness running from
cab to sprayer, installation is a breeze.
Simply set your sprayer on the truck and
strap, bolt or chain it down. Yes, it really
is that simple! The units have multiple
locations to either bolt or strap the unit
down. Truck bodies with
stainless/powder coated bodies benefit
from adding rubber mats under the
length of the skid to prevent the unit
from sliding on the smooth surfaces.
Ensure that the unit is properly secured
to the truck. VSI carries no liability for
improper installation of the unit.
Assembling Your Pile
Driver Boom
Your Pile Driver Boom will require bolt
together assembly before use. A simple
walkthrough video of this process is on
our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHt
MyaZNyhM
A finished boom can be seen in Figure 2
and should be set at 20”-28” from the
ground to the bottom of the boom
shroud.
Figure 2
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Installing Your Boom
Camlocks (Initial)
A roll of 1” hose and a bag of barbed
camlock parts and hose clamps is
included with each spray unit as shown
in Figure 3. A simple walkthrough video
of installing the boom cam locks is on
our YouTube channel: www.youtube….
Figure 3
Figure 4 shows where the hose camlock
sections hook up to the equipment.
While looking at the bank of 3 valves on
the equipment:
Left Valve = Driver’s side of boom
Center Valve = Middle of boom
Right Valve = Passenger’s side of boom
Suggestion: Before cutting the roll of 1”
hose for each connection, hold the hose
from the valve to the boom connection
to ensure it is long enough to reach.
Figure 4
Boom Tip Positions
Small, Medium, Large
Small
The Small tips are the bottom ones on
each end and the center fan tip, these
are lower flow rate and made for the
lower application rates of typical
pre-treatment . These nozzles are to be
used when spraying at 20-50 gallons
per acre at normal speeds (2-10 mph).
These tips could also be used in
applications where you are post treating
in very small lots, on driveways, or other
low speed or low volume applications.
Medium Nozzles
The medium nozzles are designed for
normal post treatment applications (60 -
80 gpa and travel speeds of 5 - 14 mph)
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Large Nozzles
The post treatment tips are the top ones
on each end and the central boom with
a vertical camlock in the middle that
sprays out of the jet nozzle holes in the
stainless pipe. These nozzles are to be
used when spraying 90 -120+ gallons
per acre or when pre-treating at higher
speeds than a typical parking lot such
as roadways or large logistics centers
where speeds commonly exceed 25
mph.
Center Boom
Connection Points
Pre Treatment Fan
Nozzle
There are two available connection
points on the center boom, the center
fan nozzle and the center boom pipe.
The center fan nozzle is designed to be
a pre-treatment tip only. The design of
the tip allows it to cover slightly more
than the width of the truck and provide
an even coverage of the application
surface.
Tip - It is very common for people to
want to pre-treat with the jet nozzle
holes because they see local roadway
and highway departments leaving “lines”
of brine on the road. The reason they do
this is because of the high rate of speed
at which they travel on roadways
requiring a heavier jet pattern to not get
diluted in the wind, plus they have very
high traffic levels from cars to track the
product evenly. Parking lots are
different. Lower speeds and less traffic
means that a fan tip is preferable, which
is why our center pre-treat nozzle is a
fan.
If you run the small, outside pretreat
nozzles with the center jets, your
application rate WILL NOT be balanced
and your outer nozzle performance will
suffer due to the center jets robbing a
majority of the liquid pressure/volume
from the outside nozzles.
Center Boom Pipe
Connection
The center boom pipe connection
utilizes the 1” stainless steel pipe inside
of the boom shroud. This connection
point will be used for all post treatment
applications and high speed
pretreatment applications. As stated
before, the center boom will not be
balanced when using the small side
nozzles, but this configuration can be
used in areas where very slow post
treatment application is required.
Normal post treatment application will
consist of the center boom pipe and
medium side nozzles.
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Operating
Procedures
Control Box Light Modes
The computer inside the control box will
display different light modes depending
on the operation status/ battery level of
the sprayer. Common light modes
include the following:
- Solid Green, Yellow, or Red
If the light is solid one of these colors
that means the Computer is on but is
not connected to Bluetooth. The
color of the light indicates the battery
voltage that the computer is currently
reading from the battery. Green is
close to full charge, Yellow is
medium charge, Red means the
battery needs to be charged.
- Breathing Green, Yellow, or Red
If the light is breathing one of these
colors that means the Computer is
on and connected to a device with
Bluetooth. The color of the light
indicates the battery voltage that the
computer is currently reading from
the battery. Green is close to full
charge, Yellow is medium charge,
Red means the battery needs to be
charged.
- Flashing Green, Yellow, or Red
If the light is flashing one of these
colors that means that one or more
of the booms is on or Hose Reel
Tracking is enabled. The color of the
light indicates the battery voltage
that the computer is currently
reading from the battery. Green is
close to full charge, Yellow is
medium charge, Red means the
battery needs to be charged.
- Flashing Orange
If the light is flashing orange this
means the control box is saving data
to the computer. DO NOT UNPLUG
THE CONTROL BOX WHEN THE
ORANGE LIGHT IS FLASHING OR
DATA CORRUPTION CAN OCCUR.
This happens when a user
disconnects a smart device
connection, whether the user
chooses to disconnect or the smart
device goes out of range. The
control box also saves data when the
power button is turned off. If the
power button is turned off the
computer will flash orange while it
saves data and then the light on the
computer will turn off.
- Flashing Magenta
If the light is flashing magenta that
means it is receiving a firmware
update. It is normal for the light to
appear solid for a short period of
time and flash at different rates while
the firmware update is being
downloaded. Once the process is
finished the computer will restart and
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the user will need to reconnect to the
sprayer with their smart device.
- Flashing Green, Then Breathing cyan
When the user chooses to connect
to WiFi the computer will start
flashing green as it tries to connect
to the WiFi network chosen. When
the network is connected the light
will flash cyan until it is able to
establish a connection with the
cloud. Then when it connects to the
cloud it will start breathing cyan. If
there is a firmware update available
the computer will start downloading it
and the color will change to
Magenta. If the computer does not
change from flashing green it could
mean that an incorrect password
was entered, or the network uses
some security measures that don’t
allow the computer to connect to the
internet.
- No Status LED
If there is no light coming from the
computer it could be the following
scenarios:
- Power button is turned off and the
computer is off. Turn the power
button on to turn the computer
on.
- If the light goes away
immediately after powerup, check
if the backup harness is plugged
into the sprayer. If the backup
harness is plugged in, the
computer will sense that and shut
down all functions, save data,
and go to sleep.
- If the light never turns on check
the fuses underneath the battery
cover to see if there is a blown
fuse.
Connecting to Bluetooth
To begin using your VSI sprayer you
must first download the VSI Spray
Control App from either the Google Play
store or the Apple App store. Search for
“ VSI Spray Control” and download the
app with our logo on it.
Once downloaded, open the app and
read the liability prompt. Press OK and
go to the Details tab at the bottom.
Make sure your sprayer engine key is in
the “on” position. Your switch can
remain in this position all the time
without draining the battery.
Now turn on the power switch on the
control box and you should see a blue
light appear on the switch. You can now
press connect on your phone or tablet.
You will be shown all sprayers available
within range. Select the sprayer from
the list that matches the serial number
of the one you are attempting to connect
to. (The serial number can be found on
the side of the control box.) You have
now connected to the sprayer and have
control over the unit. No other devices
can connect to a unit that is actively
paired to a device. If you want to name it
to match the truck it is in or name it for
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the operator instead of the serial
number you can do so on the details
page.
Connecting to WiFi
Next, go to the “profile” page of the app
and connect your sprayer to the nearest
WiFi to where it will be stationed or most
often parked. To save WiFI credentials,
connect your phone to the sprayer, and
select ‘Scan for WiFI Networks. A list of
available networks will be displayed.
Select the network you wish to connect
to and enter the credentials for that
network. You will be prompted with
either a successful connection or a
failed connection. The system uses WiFi
to search for new firmware releases that
may come out to increase performance
and reliability of the system. The sprayer
will search for active WiFi networks
once per day for 5 minutes. If an update
is available and the unit is in range, the
system will automatically update.
You can also do a prompted connection
at any point in time by following the
same connection steps.
Settings Tab of the App
Most of the app settings should be left
alone unless you’ve consulted with a
VSI employee first.
Tank Size - The tank size is
pre-programed to the size of the
sprayer, except on Automated Power
Bundles as we do not know which tank
size you plan to connect.
Tank Level - The Tank Level will need
to be reset every time your sprayer is
filled up. To reset the tank level, simply
press the reset button and then select
Save before exiting the Settings tab. An
operator can also adjust the volume
using the up and down buttons if a
different volume is desired.
Brine Blend - Brine blend can be set to
whatever blend the sprayer is running in
order to track this information on your
job reports for job costing/margin
tracking.
The Boom Widths, Minimum Flow,
Servo Speed, PID Speed, and
Flowmeter Cal settings should be left
alone unless otherwise noted.
Ice Buster - The Ice Buster setting
allows you to set the desired application
rate when using the Ice Buster mode on
the Spray tab of the app.
If for some reason your settings have
been changed and you don’t remember
what they need to be at, you can reset
them to factory settings at the bottom of
the screen.
Make sure that after any settings
changes or tank reset you hit the “Save”
button at the bottom right of the screen
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Spray Tab
The Spray tab of the app is where all
functions of the application process are
controlled.
Vital system information is displayed on
the top line of the app. This information
includes the sprayer name/serial
number that is connected, system
voltage, ground speed, satellite
connecting, heading, and the ambient
temperature.
Below the heading bar you will find the
switches to signal your LED work lights
and strobes.
The option to switch between Auto and
Manual operation is directly to the right
of the work light controls and are
described below.
Auto Mode
When in Auto mode, you will be able to
change the App Rate, which always
defaults to 80 GPA (Gallons Per Acre.)
The plus and minus buttons will adjust
the GPA by 5 up or down for each press.
The sprayer will automatically control
the flow of solution to apply the desired
application rate based on travel speed
and spray width.
The system will automatically close all
valve sections when the application
vehicle has come to a complete stop
and open all signaled valve sections
once the vehicle begins moving again.
Tip - If the application vehicle is not
moving the valves will NOT open when
signaled in Auto mode. This is normal
and yields no cause for concern.
Manual Mode
When in manual mode, the readout
changes from App Rate to GPM (gallons
per minute). By holding open or close,
you will be allowing more or less liquid
GPM to flow through and be applied out
of the selected boom sections. Manual
mode is most often used in tight areas
where slow application speeds are
required. By using manual mode, the
user is able to set a higher flow rate to
help cut through snow pack and ice. The
valves can be opened at any time in
manual mode whether the application
vehicle is stationary or moving.
The three buttons below are Hose
Tracking, Ice Buster, and Run/Hold.
Hose Tracking
Hose Tracking is selected when using
the hose reel and will track the gallons
applied through the hose. When
selected, the engine will automatically
adjust to 100% throttle and the
proportioning valve will fully open
allowing the most flow to be present
when using the hose reel. When
deselected, the engine will return to the
previously set engine speed. It is
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recommended the user hits this button
everytime the hose reel is used, even if
you are not tracking the amount of liquid
applied.
Ice Buster
The Ice Buster button is used when you
are spraying a steady rate but have a
section of snowpack, ice or a high
priority area that needs a higher
application rate for a short stretch. By
pressing this button, your boom sections
will put out a predetermined rate that will
be higher than your standard application
rates. This predetermined rate can be
changed in the settings menu. Once
deactivated, the system will return to the
set rate in auto mode.
Run/Hold
Run/Hold is a new feature for 2021 and
replaces the Boom Lock feature. The
Run/Hold button will activate or
deactivate all boom sections that are
currently activated. This is especially
useful in situations where all three boom
sections are being used and need to be
turned off at the same time. Simply
press the Run/Hold switch to shut off all
booms and press again to turn all
sections back on. This can be used for
any boom configuration. You may also
choose to put the booms on Hold while
traveling between jobs to prevent the
sections from accidentally being
activated.
Boom Section Control
At the bottom of the screen you will find
your Boom Section Control buttons.
These control your left, center, and right
nozzles.
ACC Tab of App
Throttle and Choke Control
The throttle and choke are controlled by
selecting the adjustment tabs on the
Accessory tab in the app. Choke
positions of 0% (off), 50% (half), and
100% (full) can be selected. Throttle
positions function in the same way, 0%
(idle) through 100% (WOT).
Engine Start
The Honda engine will be started using
the Start button on the app. Hold the
button down to engage the starter. Once
the engine is running, remove your
finger from the button.
Tip - The starter will stay engaged for 5
consecutive seconds and will
automatically disengage. If cranking
times of longer than 5 seconds are
required, activate the starter button
again.
Engine Stop
The Killswitch button turns off the engine
on the spray unit. HOLD the button
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down until the engine has stopped
running to shut down the engine.
Hose Reel Rewind Control
The bottom button on the ACC tab of
the app gives you the option to rewind
the hose reel by using your tablet or
smartphone. There is also an option to
disable this feature while spraying so
that the hose reel is not accidentally
activated.
Details Tab
The Details tab of the app allows the
user to connect to the sprayer. This is
indicated by the Connect button located
at the top right corner of the screen. The
Details tab also contains the job
tracking, event tracking, season
tracking, as well as the total amount of
liquid applied and engine hours.
Job Tracking/Reporting
The first option you will see is the built in
job tracking display. This can be used
when information is needed specific to
billing for work completed. To start
tracking a job select Start. You will be
asked to name the job if you prefer and
then select OK.
All information will be recorded while
spraying or using the hose reel. Once
the job is completed you can select to
stop the job. The job will then be saved
until the user is ready to submit the
report.
When the user selects the Submit
Report function, the user will be
prompted to supply an email address to
which the report will be sent. Additional
notes may be added at this time as well.
The report will be emailed as a CSV file
and can be opened to view all recorded
data.
Event
Event tracking can be useful to record
information pertaining to a single event..
This can be helpful when tracking
production times and efficiencies of
vehicles and operators. The Reset
button is used to clear all information
Season
Season tracking functions the same as
event tracking. More information will be
displayed such as average GPA (gallons
per acre). The information is able to be
reset using the Reset button.
Tip - The Event and Season tracking will
continuously count unless the tracking is
Reset.
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Profile Tab
The profile tab is used to search and
connect to WiFi networks. Reference
the Connecting to WiFI section of the
manual. The Profile tab will also display
the Product ID, Product Version, and
app version that are currently configured
and installed.
Product version relates to the firmware
version of the sprayer and will be used
frequently in diagnosing and
troubleshooting. VSI customers will be
notified when new firmware versions are
available for download.
Maintenance
Before Initial Operation
Check Your Tank Straps!
Your VSI Sprayer is equipped with
stainless steel tank bands. It is
important to frequently check the bands
to ensure the straps are remaining tight.
If a band can move freely by hand it
should be tightened using the side and
top adjustment bolts. Take care not to
over tighten as tank damage may occur.
Checking the Engine Oil
Level
Your VSI sprayer is equipped with a
GX200 Honda engine. Checking the
engine oil follows the same procedure
as all small engines. Remove the
dipstick located on the lower part of the
block and check the oil level. The oil
should reach the F on the dipstick. If the
oil is low add oil through the same
dipstick hole.
Adding Fuel to Engine
To add fuel to your Honda engine,
remove the fuel tank lid and fill until full.
Take caution to not overfill the tank. It is
recommended to run a non oxygenated
fuel in these sprayers or a stabilizing
agent if ethanol fuel is used.
Maintenance Checks
The Details tab on the app will show the
total gallons sprayed and engine hours
of the spray unit. These numbers are
retained by the control system on the
sprayer and reflect the usage of the
system. It is recommended to change
the engine oil every 20 hours or less if
used in very humid climates or when the
unit frequently travels down the road
with the engine running. It is important
to keep the oil clean from contaminants
such as moisture and salt.
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It is also important to keep your sprayer
clean of all salt residue. Frequently
washing your sprayer will prolong the
life of all of the components.
Valve Positions
Proper valve positioning is vital to your
sprayer working correctly for each given
task.
The images on the following pages
indicate proper valve positions for
different functions of the sprayer.
Suction Side Vs
Pressure Side
Best rule of thumb is that any valves on
the unit entering the lower part of the
pump housing are suction side valves
and any valves high up or connected to
the top side of the pump are pressure
side valves.
Application Mode
Your valves are to be in this
configuration when you are applying
liquid de-icer.
Tip - The most common error that is
made in application mode is that the
agitation valve (on the upper right of the
image) gets left open. This will rob a
majority of the pressure and liquid flow
for your system and won’t leave enough
for your sprayer or hose reel to work
correctly.
Tip - The next most common mistake is
that the tank valve (back left of image)
gets left closed. With no liquid getting to
the pump, your system won’t work at all
and eventually you will burn out your
pump seal
.
Self-Fill Mode
Your hose must be connected to the
bottom left camlock and your valves
need to be in the configuration shown
when you are using the pump on your
sprayer to self fill from a holding tank. A
common mistake made here is that the
tank valve (back left) gets left open, this
won’t allow the pump to prime as it will
be sucking air from the tank. The other
common mistake when self filling is that
the Agitation valve (top right) gets left
closed. The system will still fill this way
as the valve has a hole that allows
constant flow through the valve even
when closed (to protect the pump from
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being deadheaded) but it will take an
exceptionally long amount of time
through that bypass. If the tank you are
pulling liquid from is lower than the
height of the pump, you may have to
prime the pump by unscrewing the top
cap on the pump and allowing the air
out of the system. In some cases you
may need to fill the pump housing with
liquid to purge the air fully. Most of the
time when filling from a bulk storage
tank, this is not an issue, especially if
the fill hose is pre-charged with liquid.
Pump-Out Mode
Your tank must have liquid in the tank.
The hose must be connected to the top
right camlock and your valves need to
be in the configuration shown when you
are using the pump to transfer liquid
from the sprayer to another tank outside
of the sprayer.
Tip - One common mistake commonly
seen is that the bypass valve (top right)
gets left open. This will still allow the
pump-out to work, but it will be
substantially slower than if it is set up
properly as shown.
Time to Spray!
Now that you understand the main
components, app, and operation of the
sprayer it is time to get started!
Starting Your Engine
Starting your Honda engine uses the
same principles as manual starting a
unit not equipped with Total Control.
With your phone connected to the
sprayer select the Accessories tab. If
the engine is cold, select 100% choke.
Allow a few seconds for the choke
actuator to move to full choke position
and press the starter button. Once the
engine is running, move the choke
position to 50% throttle and allow the
engine to warm. When the engine is
warm, the choke can be set at 0% and
the engine can be throttled up to the
desired engine speed. Normal
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application will require that the engine
be at 75% or 100% throttle.
Application
Now that the engine is running,
application can begin! Select the Spray
tab on the app. Take a few moments to
ensure that the battery voltage is
displayed in green and that satellite
connection has been established.
Select the mode that is desired
(Auto/Manual). If Auto mode is selected,
verify your application rate. Changes
can be made using the +/- keys.
If manual mode is selected a boom
section must be open in order to see the
flow read out. Changes to flow can be
made by using the Open/Close keys.
Begin moving and signal the desired
boom section(s) to open. You will see
liquid flowing from the boom.
Auto Mode Display
While Spraying in Auto mode, the
display of GPA will be showing the
instantaneous rate which is being
applied. This number WILL change as
travel speed increases or decreases.
The GPA will be locked to the set rate
under normal conditions. You will see
the flow to the boom increase and
decrease as the speed changes,
especially on the boomless nozzles
spray pattern.
Continue spraying until the desired area
has been covered.
Manual Mode Display
As stated previously, the manual mode
will display the GPM (gallons per
minute) flowing out of any boom section.
To set the GPM, open the desired boom
section and use the +/- keys to change
the flow rate. The sprayer will hold this
flow rate until there is a manual change
to the flow rate.
The rate in GPA is also displayed to the
left of the screen. This can be helpful as
an instantaneous readout of what is
being applied will be shown. Use this to
gauge the flow rate (GPM) that you
desire. Application rates (GPA) of 250+
are unnecessary and the flow rate could
be reduced.
Continue spraying in Manual mode until
the desired area is covered.
Tip - You can switch between Auto and
Manual mode at any point during the
spraying process. If the user is going
from Auto to Manual mode the sprayer
will hold the last position of the servo
and the flowrate (GPM) will be
displayed.
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