SnowEx Liqui Maxx Series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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April 15, 2019
Lit. No. 76120, Rev. 04
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 141107–160208.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 April 15, 2019 Lit. No. 76120, Rev. 04 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 141107–160208. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..............4 OPERATING & CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 15 Warranty Registration ........... 4 Control Operation ..........15 Owner's Information Form ........4 Deluxe RoadMaster Control ......15 SAFETY ..............5 Standard RC-1B Control ....... 17 Safety Defi nitions ..........5 Spray Boom Operation ........
  • Page 4: Preface

    The deluxe version of the control unit has many accessible. features that include: push-button controls, application rate adjustment and selection, automatic and manual When service is necessary, call SnowEx Technical control modes, visual and audio alarms, and a blast ®...
  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Become familiar with and inform users about the WARNING warning and caution labels on the equipment. 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

    SPECIFICATIONS 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. Securely WARNING fasten the 90° elbow connection to the tank Overloading could result in an bulkhead fi tting underneath the unit. Make sure accident or damage. Do not exceed that the bulkhead fi tting is securely fastened to GVWR or GAWR ratings as found the tank to prevent leaks.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Lift the main tank and pump assembly using the CAUTION fork lift pockets. Use caution when inserting forks. Ensure that nozzles have minimum 18 inches Improper insertion may puncture or damage the ground clearance. Low boom heights can brine tank and tubing routed underneath the unit.
  • Page 12: Control Box Mounting

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL BOX MOUNTING CAUTION Do not mount the control close to any heater NOTE: Use dielectric grease to prevent corrosion vents or in areas prohibited by the vehicle on all connections. manufacturer for crashworthiness. See the vehicle's body builder's book, owner's Before beginning the installation, remove all battery manual, or service manual for details.
  • Page 13: Filling

    FILLING ROUTINE FILLING WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or Wet Seal Pump damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as found on the driver-side cornerpost of vehicle. Fill the pump's antifreeze reservoir with a mixture of 50% ethylene-glycol and 50% water. Check mixture every 8 hours of operation and when the gasoline WARNING tank is fi...
  • Page 14 FILLING Filling with an External Pump Filling with the Liqui Maxx™ Sprayer's 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.
  • Page 15: Operating & Calibration Instructions

    OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Turn the power switch ON. The unit will display the WARNING software version and the total hours of operation Always make sure that personnel are clear for 1.5 seconds each. Be sure the control is set of areas of danger when using equipment.
  • Page 16 OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Automatic Mode Manual Mode 1. During normal operation, set the rotary switch to NOTE: In this mode the control will not RATE to see the actual application rate per acre. compensate for speed. The unit will automatically adjust to the target application rate which can be seen and adjusted 1.
  • Page 17: Standard Rc-1B Control

    OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Standard RC-1B Control SPRAY BOOM OPERATION Follow the steps below to get started using your standard control. See the RC-1B owner's operating manual for complete details and instructions. 1. Before spraying, consider what speed range you wish to operate in and select and install the appropriate nozzles using the Application Rates Left Wing Right Wing...
  • Page 18: Downward Spray Nozzle Selection

    OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Downward Spray Nozzle Selection DEFAULT CONTROL SETTINGS PBA-300 Deluxe Control Select the nozzles to use by referring to the Application Rates tables. Rotate the selection wheels The values for the deluxe control unit below have so that the desired nozzle faces downward. been factory calibrated for the Liqui Maxx™...
  • Page 19: 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 gallons/acre Manual Mode on the deluxe control.
  • Page 20: 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 G = fl...
  • Page 21: 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:...
  • Page 22: 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 23: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Always shut OFF vehicle before attempting to attach, detach, or service spray system. WARNING Do not operate equipment in need of maintenance. NOTE: To prevent leaks, use a thread-sealing compound on all threaded connections. Do not use Tefl on ®...
  • Page 24 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. 76120, Rev. 04...

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