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The Q-connect is designed to allow tree injection treatments to be performed quickly, safely,
and accurately. Be certain to read ALL instructions before use. Refer to the appropriate product
guide and product label for dosage and mixing instructions.
1-877-272-6747
For tech support and protocols call
www.treecarescience.com
info@treecarescience.com
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Summary of Contents for Rainbow Q-Connect
- Page 1 MANUAL ™ The Q-connect is designed to allow tree injection treatments to be performed quickly, safely, and accurately. Be certain to read ALL instructions before use. Refer to the appropriate product guide and product label for dosage and mixing instructions.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Q-CONNECT OVERVIEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE PHASE 1 - GETTING SET UP PHASE 2 - DRILLING INJECTION SITES PHASE 3 - INJECTING PHASE 4 - CLEANING GENERAL CARE & STORAGE APPROVED PRODUCTS LIST TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 10-13... -
Page 3: Q-Connect Overview
Product Bottle Bike/Foot Pump 15/64” High Helix Drill Bits Electric Drill - 18v Recommended Bottle Stand DBH Measuring Tape Carrying Bag & Insert Proper PPE (Refer to product label) Manual Q-connect Field Repair Kit (Recommended) 3’ of 5/32” Replacement Tubing... -
Page 4: Instructions For Use
Adjust the harness size to the required number of injection trees. Use the black push-to-connect trees to add or Lay the Q-connect harness around the base of the remove tubing and tees. tree. Ensure both ends of the harness are con-... -
Page 5: Phase 2 - Drilling Injection Sites
DRILLING INJECTION SITES With the tee valve closed, insert the injection tip securely into the hole. Ensure a tight seal with a 15/64” “pig tails” Drill 3/4” 1” slight clockwise twist. past bark Drill in healthy avoid valleys tissue Drill injection holes using a 15/64” high helix drill bit. Drill into the root flares, 3/4”- 1”... -
Page 6: Phase 4 - Cleaning
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE III. INJECTING (continued) close Once the harness and tees are open empty, close all injection tee valves. NOTE: Once primed at low pressure, open Pressurize the bottle to 35 psi. If Residual product in the tees may need additional time to move into all injection tee valves. - Page 7 NOTE: It is recommended to flush the system with water after the cleaning solution, particularly before storage. MAINTENANCE & REPAIR (page 8) further cleaning instructions. Always store the Q-connect system clean and dry.
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Page 8: General Care & Storage
Purge all fluid from the lines after each use and prior to changing chemistries. • It is recommended that you clean your Q-connect after every day of use with a dilute isopropyl alcohol solution ( 1 part 70% isopropyl alcohol to 2 parts water •... -
Page 9: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the table below to troubleshoot the Q-connect system. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION Improper seal between bike pump and Re-attach the bike pump securely Schrader valve The bottle cannot be Faulty or damaged bike pump Replace pressurized or does not... - Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting continued... SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION Raise tubing with pooled product above the level of the surrounding tubing to allow product to be gravity-fed into the Competing pressure/resistance nearest injection port Product pools in tubing in system during injection Close valves on empty injection tees.
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Page 11: Maintenance
BASIC MAINTENANCE Basic Maintenance Checklist DAILY (after use) Clean harness, tees, bottle, and cap. Clean pressure relief valve. Clean duckbill valve if used for dosing. Check tips for clogs. Ensure harness connector is free from chemical residue and debris. WEEKLY Soak harness connector (in an isopropyl alcohol-based cleaning solution). -
Page 12: Repair Instructions
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING SET SCREWS/TIGHTENING TIPS screw Use wrench to tighten the tip. Avoid over-tightening. NOTE: If a threaded part will not turn in Re-tighten the set screw. Avoid over- Loosen the set screw with flat one direction, give it a slight turn in the tightening and stripping the screw. - Page 13 III. BLOCKING THE DOSING PORT Follow steps 1 & 2 for replacing the duckbill valve. Remove duckbill valve if desired. Place the rubber valve plug over the dosing port Replace the brass valve plug and tighten until hand-tight. hole, then replace the retaining ring and rubber DO NOT over tighten.
- Page 14 • Cleaning tools valve (using • A replacement valve cleaning pick and core (Q-connect wire brushes), and Field Repair Kit). insert the Use the core removal tool to unscrew Retighten the Schrader replacement core.
- Page 15 VIII. CLEANING HARNESS CONNECTOR 1 part 70% isopropyl alcohol 2 parts water If harness connector is not connecting or is leaking, If problem persists, soak overnight in 70% disconnect from tubing and clean thoroughly with a isopropyl alcohol. mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water. If the connector stops functioning in the field, remove the harness connector and connect both sides of the harness to a...
- Page 16 Our goal is your complete satisfaction. 1-877-272-6747 For tech support and protocols call www.treecarescience.com info@treecarescience.com • Digital Download of this Manual Available at: www.treecarescience.com/q-connect...
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