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May 15, 2017
Lit. No. 76348, Rev. 01
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 160518 and higher.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
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- Page 1 May 15, 2017 Lit. No. 76348, Rev. 01 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 160518 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 ... 19 Warranty Registration ........... 4 Control Operation ..........19 Owner's Information Form ........4 Deluxe RoadMaster Control ......19 SAFETY ..............5 Standard RC-1B Control ....... 20 Safety Definitions ..........5 RoadMaster Console Functions ...... -
Page 4: Preface
PREFACE This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with Standard Control – Texas Industrial Remcor Inc the safety information, operation, and maintenance of The standard version of the control has the ability your new machine. Improper installation and operation to turn the sprayers ON and OFF and increase or could cause personal injury and/or equipment and decrease the pressure of the system from the cabin. -
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-fitting clothing and unrestrained hair. -
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 flammable and gasoline Read instructions before assembling. vapor is explosive. Never smoke while Fasteners should be finger tight until working on vehicle. Keep all open flames 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 Traffic Safety Administration altered vehicle certification labeling. -
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 fitting underneath the unit. Make sure accident or damage. Do not exceed the bulkhead fitting is securely fastened to the GVWR or GAWR ratings as found 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 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.
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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: Roadmaster™ Wiring Diagram
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RoadMaster™ WIRING DIAGRAM Lit. No. 76348, Rev. 01 May 15, 2017... -
Page 14: Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Console Mount Kit Illustration 1 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 Bolts area. -
Page 15: Electrical Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION (CONT.) Connect the power to the RoadMaster console by plugging the 2-pin W/P tower on the power cable into the 2-pin W/P shroud of the display console. Electrical Installation NOTE: The RoadMaster™ must be connected to a 10-Amp In-line (ORANGE) Fuse Required... -
Page 16: Speed Sensor Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION (CONT.) RC-1B 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. Astro 5 GPS Speed Sensor Battery Connections Important –... -
Page 17: Filling
FILLING ROUTINE FILLING WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or Antifreeze damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as found on the driver-side cornerpost of vehicle. WARNING Always shut off vehicle before attempting to attach, detach, or service spray system. CAUTION Gasoline Starting the motor with no antifreeze... - Page 18 FILLING Filling with an external pump Filling with the Liqui Maxx™ sprayer's pump 1. Connect fill hose to the brine fill valve. (Opening NOTE: This method only works when the brine the valves first will cause standing brine in the reservoir level is above the tank level.
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Page 19: 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 personnel are clear of instead of using the individual section switches, areas of danger when using equipment. simply use the RUN/HOLD switch. -
Page 20: Standard Rc-1B Control
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Standard RC-1B Control Factory Defaults: • Blast Target Rate: 35 Follow the steps below to get started using your • Blast Duration: 5 seconds standard control. See the RC-1B Owner's Operating • Units: Gallons/Acre Manual for complete details and instructions. The control is also equipped with visual and 1. -
Page 21: Roadmaster Console Functions
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS RoadMaster™ CONSOLE FUNCTIONS The RoadMaster features a large, easy-to-read liquid crystal display, rotary dial, and lighted panel for night use. REMOTE BLAST SWITCH - Optional: The Optional Rotary Switch Position Functions Remote Blast Switch can initiate the BLAST sequence in KEYLOCK FUNCTION –... -
Page 22: 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 first. - Page 23 OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS CALIBRATION (CONT.) NOTE: Your RoadMaster™ flowmeter has been tested at the factory and assigned a "FLOW CAL" value Entering Calibration Values (cont.) to make it operate properly with the RoadMaster™ ADJUST RATE: In AUTO control with RATE selected, console.
- Page 24 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 for performing measurement.
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Page 25: 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 NOTE: UNITS (English or Metric) must be set in If the Console is locked, the Warning LED will not "Special"... - Page 26 OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS "SPECIAL" CALIBRATION (CONT.) Entering Calibration Values (cont.) Page One NOTE: Changing UNITS will load defaults, so they should always be changed first and then all other CALIBRATE and "SPECIAL" CALIBRATE values may be set. UNITS (English or Metric): BLAST TARGET RATE: Selecting the AREA Selecting the RATE position on page...
- Page 27 OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS "SPECIAL" CALIBRATION (CONT.) Entering Calibration Values (cont.) Page Two MINIMUM ALARM SPEED: SET YEAR: Selecting the VOLUME AREA WIDTH position on page two (2) Selecting the (1) (2) (3) allows adjustment of VOLUME AREA position on FLOW (1) (2) (3) the MINIMUM ALARM...
- Page 28 OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS "SPECIAL" CALIBRATION (CONT.) Entering Calibration Values (cont.) Page Three MANUAL ENABLE: Selecting the VOLUME position on page three (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 29: Console Switches & Buttons
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION (CONT.) Audible Alarm The Audible Alarm is activated for the following Console Switches & Buttons (cont.) 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 30: 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 HOLD 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 VOLUME... -
Page 31: Model Rc-1B Standard Sprayer Control
OPERATING AND CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL RC-1B STANDARD SPRAYER SPRAY BOOM OPERATION CONTROL Sprayer Console Left Wing Right Wing Spray Zone Spray Zone Downward Spray Zone Wing Spray Nozzle Selection 1. Master Switch – Switches power to the boom switches. Always use this switch to cut off the Select the nozzles to use by referring to the entire boom. -
Page 32: 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 charts. 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 33: 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 for manual mode on the deluxe control. -
Page 34: 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 = 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 35: 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 36: 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 away from electronics. replaced immediately. Do not alter any part of the unit without prior written permission from •... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Always shut off vehicle before attempting to attach, detach, or service spray 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 Teflon tape, as fragments will clog the ®... -
Page 38: 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 39 Lit. No. 76348, Rev. 01 May 15, 2017...
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