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- Page 1 Instruction manual Bromyard Industrial Estate, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4HS, UK Tel: + 44 (0) 1885 482397 Fax: + 44 (0) 1885 483043 E-mail: enquiries@micron.co.uk URL: http://www.micron.co.uk...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page Description ..........................1 Electrical safety ......................... 2 General safety..........................3 Operator protection ........................4 Preparing for spraying ....................... 5 Mixing, filling and calibration ....................6 Before spraying ........................10 To start spraying ........................11 To stop spraying - at the end of each spray pass ..............11 To stop spraying - at the end of the spraying operation ............ -
Page 4: Electrical Safety
ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. ONLY USE AT THE VOLTAGE SHOWN ON THE LABEL. The colours of the mains lead of this machine may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug. Therefore proceed as below: the earth wire is coloured green and yellow and must be connected to the earth terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or col-... -
Page 5: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY Using agrochemicals is a hazardous process, particularly in enclosed areas. Operators should comply with all relevant legislation and/or regulations governing the use of agrochemicals and must use appropriate personal protective equipment (see ‘OPERATOR PROTECTION’). Never use the ELECTRAFAN 110/240 in potentially explosive atmospheres or spray flammable liquid through it. -
Page 6: Operator Protection
OPERATOR PROTECTION Always wear the protective clothing items listed on the product label for mixing and filling. The minimum protective clothing required for spraying with the ELEC- TRAFAN 110/240 is: face shield respirator rubber gloves and boots long sleeved shirt long trousers Note: Acoustic information: the sound pressure level at the operator’s ear is 90 dB... -
Page 7: Preparing For Spraying
If they are not free to rotate do not attempt to start the sprayer but contact your supplier or Service Department at Micron. Plug the sprayer into the mains supply and switch on to check smooth running of the atomiser disc and fan. -
Page 8: Mixing, Filling And Calibration
MIXING, FILLING AND CALIBRATION Mixing and filling is generally the most hazardous process in the spraying operation. Always follow the label instructions. Always use a funnel when filling the bottle. Only mix enough spray for the area to be treated if using water-based mixtures to avoid the need for disposal of unused spray mix. - Page 9 ‘very toxic’, ‘toxic’ or ‘corrosive’ or carries the warning ‘risk of serious damage to the eyes’. Micron do not generally recommend using spray mixes of more than ten times the maximum concentration recommended for high volume application. At high concen- trations some products can be phytotoxic to crops.
- Page 10 CALIBRATION The work rate when using the ELECTRAFAN 110/240 will be dependent on the particular situation. In glasshouses/polytunnels it will depend on the type of crop being treated and the row spacing. In crops such as vegetables and flowers it will generally take around 45 minutes to spray an area of 1,000m²...
- Page 11 Wear the appropriate protective clothing when checking the flow rate. Choose and fit the feed nozzle that is likely to be required (see ‘TO CLEAN FEED NOZZLE’ for fitting instructions). Fill the bottle with the spray mix, attach to the sprayer (avoiding spillage) and then turn the sprayer over above a suitable container (N.B.
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Page 12: Before Spraying
BEFORE SPRAYING ALWAYS: wear the recommended protective clothing (see ‘OPERATION PROTECTION’). plan a spray route before spraying so that the operator walks away from the treated area. work towards an exit point. hold the ELECTRAFAN 110/240 so that it is spraying to the side and slightly be- hind the operator’s direction of travel. -
Page 13: To Start Spraying
TO START SPRAYING Carrying the ELECTRAFAN 110/240 in the resting position, move to the planned starting point of the spray operation. With the sprayer still in the resting position, switch on the motor to check the smooth running of both the atomiser disc and fan. Never touch the atomiser disc when spinning. -
Page 14: After Spraying
AFTER SPRAYING Dispose of any surplus spray mix according to the product label. Store prod- ucts safely, locked up and out of the reach of children. It is essential to clean the sprayer and bottle thoroughly after use. If using wa- ter-based mixtures a water and detergent mix should be put in the bottle, swilled around, and then sprayed out onto the treated area. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Remove the plug from the mains supply and check that all extension lead connections are clean and secure. 5. Faulty switch, internal wiring or Contact your supplier or Service Department at Micron. motor Motor runs slowly 1. Friction in atomiser assembly or Disconnect from the mains supply. -
Page 16: Diagram
ELECTRAFAN 240 PARTS DIAGRAM... -
Page 17: Parts List
ELECTRAFAN 110/240 PARTS LIST Item Description Part No. Qty. Item Description Part No. Qty. Label plate T/4103 Screw, 4.BA x 1/4” brass roundhead T/5114 Motor housing with handles T/A4104 Screw, 2.BA x 1 -1/2” T/5115 Fan end cover moulding T/4506 Bolt, 6.BA x 1/2”... -
Page 18: Storage
STORAGE Before storing the ELECTRAFAN 110/240 for long periods clean the fan guard with a small brush to remove any deposits and wipe the metal components with an oily rag to help combat corrosion. Do not use a directed water jet to clean the sprayer. Store the sprayer in a clean dry place away from direct sunlight. -
Page 19: To Service Motor And Switch
6. Gently pull switch cover clear of the fan shaft and move to one side to expose mo- tor brushes, switch and internal wiring. N.B. Replacement brushes for the motor are available from Micron. If the armature or bearings need replacing, a new motor will be required. - Page 20 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name of manufacturer or supplier: Micron Sprayers Ltd. Full postal address: Bromyard Industrial Estate, BROMYARD, Herefordshire Country of origin: England Post code: HR7 4HS Description of Product: Electric powered, hand-held agricultural spraying machine. Name and model number of machine: ELECTRAFAN 110/240...
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