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Achener Weg 59
Instruction Manual
Fontan Fuel-Driven ULV Aerosol Generators (Cold Fogging Aerosol
Applicators)
Fontan devices are provided with protective equipment and have been carefully tested before delivery.
We cannot be held liable for injuries to persons, damage to property and consequential damage if the device is not used
or operated in accordance with the provisions of this instruction manual. The instruction manual is included with every
device. In addition, a comprehensive manual in English, Spanish, French or German is included with every device.
All regulations that apply to petrol-driven devices must be heeded.
Use only clean containers for filling the fuel tank and the spraying tank.
When refilling fog liquid, always fill up the fuel tank at the same time.
The devices are started via an electronic ignition coil.
Persons with pacemakers may only start the devices after consulting a doctor.
Only start up devices that are free of defects and faults. Do not modify or remove protective devices.
The applicable legal regulations and specifications of the preparation manufacturer must be observed
when selecting and using chemical preparations and carrier substances.
The following safety measures must be taken:
Read, understand and heed the instruction manual
Never operate the device unattended
Wear protective clothing
Wear protective gloves
Wear respiratory protection
Wear safety goggles
Use hearing protection
Fire, ignition sources and smoking are prohibited when operating the device
Attention: hot surfaces
Residual amounts of fuel and fog liquid must be disposed of in accordance with the legal regulations.
Avoid reaching an explosive concentration when fogging combustible substances indoors. Safety limit:
output max. 3 l per 1000 m³.
Materials for extinguishing fires must be available.
Devices at operating temperature may not be transported in vehicles (fire hazard).
Prevent tipping over of the device during transport.
For questions, please contact your local supplier or Swingtec GmbH.
E-mail: info@swingtec.de
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88316 Isny / Germany
Edition: 25/01/18
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Summary of Contents for Swingtec Fontan Series
- Page 1 Materials for extinguishing fires must be available. Devices at operating temperature may not be transported in vehicles (fire hazard). Prevent tipping over of the device during transport. For questions, please contact your local supplier or Swingtec GmbH. E-mail: info@swingtec.de Edition: 25/01/18...
- Page 2 Fontan Portastar S - Commissioning The Fontan Portastar S is used outdoors for the control of pests, mosquitoes and desert locust as well as for plant protection measures in plantations. The device uses the ULV (ultra low volume) process and produces a dense aerosol fog with a VMD (volume median diameter) droplet spectrum of <30 μm with all standard nozzles.
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Page 3: Switching Off
Device stop • Let go of the spray lever. The device stops fogging. • Set the throttle lever (17) to the bottom position (idle position). • Set the engine switch (15) to the “OFF” position. The engine shuts off. • Take the device off your back. - Page 4 Fontan Mobilstar M, Fontan Mobilstar E, Fontan Mobilstar ER Commissioning - generally applies to all device variants M, E and ER The Fontan Mobilstar “M”, “E” and “ER” models are loaded onto vehicles and used outdoors for the control of pests, mosquitoes and desert locust as well as for plant protection measures in plantations.
- Page 5 (e). The cap of the spraying tank (a) must be open. • When using Swingtec's polyethylene spraying tank for the Fontan Mobilstar E and ER models, the tank-emptying device is also connected to the solution line's quick coupling. The cap of the spraying tank must be open.
- Page 6 • Release the quick coupling (a) by lifting it off the dosing nozzle (c). • Release the quick coupling (b) by pressing down the dosing nozzle. • Remove the dosing nozzle and insert the selected nozzle. • Fix the dosing nozzle by firmly pressing in the two quick couplings (the quick couplings must engage). Standard dosing nozzles with nozzle designation and flow rates (measured with water): ULV spraying process ULV-Plus spraying process...
- Page 7 Fontan Mobilstar E and ER Device start Control unit / remote control The control unit is attached to the device and can be detached and used as a remote control (e.g. in the driver's cab). Ignition key ULV / ULV-Plus / LV spraying method selector button The spraying method is indicated by LEDs.
- Page 8 • If necessary, the engine can also be started using the manual recoil starter (12). The ignition key must be in the “1” position and the battery (14) must be connected (even if it is not charged). The manual recoil starter can be accessed by opening the cover in the device's hood. When starting with the manual recoil starter, the choke must also be pulled.
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