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November 15, 2018
Lit. No. 76616, Rev. 02
Liqui Maxx™ Sprayer Systems
Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating
or servicing the equipment.
This manual and instructions are for Liqui Maxx Sprayer Systems
with serial numbers beginning with 170802 and higher.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
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- Page 1 November 15, 2018 Lit. No. 76616, Rev. 02 Liqui Maxx™ Sprayer Systems Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the equipment. This manual and instructions are for Liqui Maxx Sprayer Systems with serial numbers beginning with 170802 and higher. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..............4 OPERATING & CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 18 Warranty Registration ........... 4 Control Operation ..........18 Owner's Information Form ........4 Deluxe Control ..........18 SAFETY ..............5 Standard Control .......... 19 Safety Defi nitions ..........5 Deluxe Console Functions ........ -
Page 4: Preface
Deluxe Control adjustments. Keep this manual accessible. The deluxe version of the control unit has many features that include: push-button controls, application When service is necessary, call SnowEx Technical rate adjustment and selection, automatic and manual ® Service at 1-800-SALTERS (725-8377). -
Page 5: Safety
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Become familiar with and inform users about the WARNING warning and caution labels on the machine. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or If labels are missing or cannot be read, call serious personal injury. -
Page 6: Serial Number Label
SAFETY SERIAL NUMBER LABEL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Improper installation and operation could cause personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or making adjustments. WARNING • Before working with the equipment, secure all loose-fi... -
Page 7: Fuses
SAFETY WARNING CAUTION Do not install the control for this product in Disconnect electric and/or hydraulic power the deployment path of an air bag. Refer to and tag out, if required, before servicing or vehicle manufacturer's manual for air bag performing maintenance. -
Page 8: Fire And Explosion
SAFETY FIRE AND EXPLOSION TORQUE CHART WARNING CAUTION Gasoline is highly fl ammable and gasoline Read instructions before assembling. vapor is explosive. Never smoke while Fasteners should be fi nger tight until working on vehicle. Keep all open fl ames instructed to tighten according to the Torque away from gasoline tank and lines. -
Page 9: Loading
LOADING This Owner's Manual covers vehicles that have been recommended for carrying the sprayer system. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. CERTIFICATION WARNING New untitled vehicle installation of a sprayer system requires National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration altered vehicle certifi... -
Page 10: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Connect the hose underneath the unit: WARNING Securely fasten the 90° elbow connection to the Overloading could result in an tank bulkhead fi tting underneath the unit. Make accident or damage. Do not exceed sure that the bulkhead fi tting is securely fastened GVWR or GAWR ratings as found to the tank to prevent leaks. - Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Install any optional kits and equipment. To install the CAUTION BRM-175 Adjustable Boom Receiver Mount, unfasten Ensure that nozzles have minimum 18 inches the rear brake light, install the kit, and re-install the ground clearance. Low boom heights can light on the top rear face of the BRM bracket.
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Page 12: Control Box Mounting
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL BOX MOUNTING WARNING Do not install the control for this product in NOTE: Use dielectric grease to prevent corrosion the deployment path of an air bag. Refer to on all connections. vehicle manufacturer's manual for air bag deployment area(s). -
Page 13: Wiring Diagram
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WIRING DIAGRAM Lit. No. 76616, Rev. 02 November 15, 2018... -
Page 14: Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Mounting the Display Console & Switches Select a mounting location that is convenient to reach and highly visible to the operator. Do not install in a position that obstructs the view of the road or work Self-Tapping area. -
Page 15: Speed Sensor Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION (CONT.) STANDARD CONTROL INSTALLATION Speed Sensor Installation Wiring Diagram Installation Note: The harness provides local connection for the speed sensor. For speed sensor installations on implements, add 3-pin extension cables as required. GPS Speed Sensor Battery Connections IMPORTANT: Attach the red wire to the NEGATIVE (–) post. -
Page 16: Filling
FILLING ROUTINE FILLING WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or Gasoline damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as found on the driver-side cornerpost of vehicle. Fill the motor with gasoline as needed. WARNING Adding Brine Always shut vehicle OFF before attempting to Fill the brine tank to the desired level using the steps attach, detach, or service sprayer system. - Page 17 FILLING Filling with an external pump Filling with the Liqui Maxx™ sprayer pump 1. Connect fi ll hose to the brine fi ll valve. (Opening NOTE: This method only works when the brine the valves fi rst will cause standing brine in the reservoir level is above the tank level.
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Page 18: Operating & Calibration Instructions
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS The RUN/HOLD button is the master switch WARNING to turn all sections ON and OFF. For example, Always make sure that personnel are clear instead of using the individual section switches, of areas of danger when using equipment. simply use the RUN/HOLD switch. -
Page 19: Standard Control
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Standard Control Factory Defaults: • BLAST Target Rate: 35 Follow the steps below to get started using your • BLAST Duration: 5 seconds standard control. See the Owner's Operating Manual • Units: gal/acre for the control for complete details and instructions. The control is also equipped with visual and 1. -
Page 20: Deluxe Console Functions
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS DELUXE CONSOLE FUNCTIONS The deluxe control features a large, easy-to-read liquid crystal display, rotary dial, and lighted panel for night use. Rotary Switch Position Functions REMOTE BLAST SWITCH – Optional: The Optional Remote BLAST Switch can initiate the BLAST sequence in KEYLOCK FUNCTION: When locked allows the user to normal operation, the same as the console BLAST switch. -
Page 21: Calibration
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS CALIBRATION CALIBRATION SEQUENCE Once in calibration mode, you may change any one, Entering Calibration Values all, or none of the values, in any order, but it is very To enter or change any of the system's calibration values, important to set MODE fi... - Page 22 OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS CALIBRATION (CONT.) Entering Calibration Values (cont.) ADJUST RATE: In AUTO control with RATE selected, WIDTH CAL: Displays the Section WIDTH in inches pressing "+" or " − " will change the TARGET RATE by for the Section selected (Unused Section must be set the amount entered for ADJUST RATE.
- Page 23 OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS CALIBRATION (CONT.) Entering Calibration Values (cont.) SPEED CAL: TEST SPEED: This position is used to calibrate Choose the value to be used for the speed sensor for ac cu rate speed and dis tance simulating speed measurement.
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Page 24: Special Calibration
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS "SPECIAL" CALIBRATION If the Console is unlocked, the Warning LED will also turn ON and any of the "Special" CALIBRATE values can be adjusted. Entering Calibration Values If the Console is locked, the Warning LED will not NOTE: UNITS (English or Metric) must be set in turn ON and the "Special"... - Page 25 OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS "SPECIAL" CALIBRATION (CONT.) BLAST TARGET RATE: Selecting the RATE position on page 1 allows the user to enter the desired Entering Calibration Values (cont.) BLAST TARGET RATE. The units Special Calibration, Page 1 and range are identical to the normal NOTE: Changing UNITS will load defaults, so they should TARGET RATE but always be changed fi...
- Page 26 OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS "SPECIAL" CALIBRATION (CONT.) Entering Calibration Values (cont.) Special Calibration, Page 2 MINIMUM ALARM SPEED: SET YEAR: Selecting the VOLUME Selecting the AREA position on page 2 position on page 2 allows the YEAR to AREA WIDTH VOLUME FLOW allows adjustment of...
- Page 27 OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS "SPECIAL" CALIBRATION (CONT.) Entering Calibration Values (cont.) Special Calibration, Page 3 MANUAL ENABLE: Selecting the VOLUME position on page 3 allows the user to turn the MANUAL CONTROL VOLUME FLOW ENABLE ON or OFF (1) (2) (3) by using "+"...
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Page 28: Console Switches & Buttons
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION (CONT.) Audible Alarm The Audible Alarm is activated for the following CONSOLE SWITCHES & BUTTONS conditions: Section Switches 1. The Tank Level is below minimum level (TANK ALARM SET POINT). The system monitors the status of the section switches 2. -
Page 29: Resetting System Counters
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION (CONT.) Display indicates that counter set #1 is selected Resetting System Counters The VOLUME, AREA, DISTANCE & SPEED data counters maintain a running count during operation regardless of the position of the rotary switch. When any of these counters reach their maximum capacity, or when you want to start a new count, the value may be reset to zero by performing the following routine. -
Page 30: Standard Sprayer Control
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS STANDARD SPRAYER CONTROL SPRAY BOOM OPERATION Sprayer Console Left Wing Right Wing Spray Zone Spray Zone Downward Spray Zone 1. Master Switch – Switches power to the boom switches. Always use this switch to cut off the Wing Spray Nozzle Selection entire boom. -
Page 31: Downward Spray Nozzle Selection
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Downward Spray Nozzle Selection DEFAULT CONTROL SETTINGS PBA-300-1 Deluxe Control Select the nozzles to use by referring to the application rates charts. Rotate the selection wheels The values for the deluxe control unit below have been so that the desired nozzle faces downward. -
Page 32: Application Rates
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATION RATES Manual Mode Standard & Deluxe Control Application rates are to be selected and adjusted by the user according to ground conditions and Use the charts below to select the appropriate nozzles temperatures. Initial market research suggests an for your route when using the standard control or the application rate of approximately 30 gal/acre for use manual mode on the deluxe control. -
Page 33: Calculations
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS CALCULATIONS Nozzle Flow Rates (gal/min) Wing Nozzles Center Nozzles White Blue Red & White Green 11.3 Black Equations A = Application rate in gallons per acre or gallons per lane mile S = Speed in miles per hour (mph) G = Flow rate of the nozzles in gal/min (See chart above for min and max values) B = Spray width in feet (* 8 feet is the default width) -
Page 34: Example Calculation
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Example Calculation What is the fastest I can travel if both the wing nozzles are adjusted to cover 5 feet instead of 8 feet, with an application rate of 30 gallons per acre? (Note that the boom application rate will not change.) Using the equation to solve for speed, the variables are as follows: = Unknown A = 30 gal/acre... -
Page 35: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CLEANING WARNING Inspect the unit periodically for defects. Parts • Clean the unit as desired. When power washing, that are broken, missing, or worn out must be keep spray away from electronics. replaced immediately. Do not alter any part of the unit without prior written permission from •... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Always shut vehicle OFF before attempting to attach, detach, or service sprayer system. WARNING Do not operate a machine in need of maintenance. NOTE: To prevent leaks, use a thread-sealing compound on all threaded connections. Do not use Tefl on tape, as fragments will clog the ®... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting - Deluxe Control
TROUBLESHOOTING – DELUXE CONTROL Average Speed (for selected Data Set) is being displayed for 2 seconds. Indicates memory fault. Cycling power will not clear the bad CAL message. It can only cleared by entering Calibration or "Special" Calibration modes, checking and/or changing settings, and exiting to save settings. -
Page 38: Wiring Diagram - Electric Start System
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WIRING DIAGRAM − ELECTRIC START SYSTEM Lit. No. 76616, Rev. 02 November 15, 2018... -
Page 39: Wiring Diagram - Hydraulic System
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WIRING DIAGRAM − HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Lit. No. 76616, Rev. 02 November 15, 2018... - Page 40 Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a sprayer. TrynEx International offers a limited warranty for all equipment and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ® ) or unregistered (™) trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, LLC: Liqui Maxx™, SnowEx ® Printed in U.S.A. Lit. No. 76616, Rev. 02...
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