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Electrostatic Spraying Systems can meet your present and future spraying equipment needs. ESS SC-EB HD Sprayer ™, MaxCharge ™ and the ESS logo are copyrights or registered trademarks of Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview of ESS SC-EB Air Assisted Electrostatic Sprayer Where Does the Spray Go? Safe operation of the SC-EB sprayer Operator’s Responsibility Caution Chemical safety precautions About the low-voltage system of the MaxCharge™ Spraywand Pacemaker Disclaimer Safty Decals...
Conclusion: ESS technology places over 4 times the amount of spray onto the plant surface using 1/2 the amount of chemicals. Furthermore, they also reported that ESS sprayers send 2/3 less chemicals to the ground and into the air.
Read the Owner’s Manual. Failure to read the manual is considered a misuse of the equipment. Use the SC-EB sprayer ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not allow a child to operate the SC-EB sprayer. Do not allow adults to operate the sprayer without proper instruction.
DO NOT TOUCH, until time has been allowed for cooling down. The compressor becomes hot to the touch during normal use. Do not touch the SC-EB compressor after it has been running. Allow compressor to cool down before risking a touch.
Safety Decals Appropriate safety decals are placed on ESS equipment in order to alert the operator to possible dangers. The SC-EB compressor becomes hot during normal There will be a small shock when using our operation.
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This label is placed on the charger of all spray- sprayer at our own risk. wands. This label is placed inside the SC-EB case for handy reference. ESS is currently redesigning all sprayer labels. Your sprayer may not have the same version of these decals.
Electrical Switch Cord Socket Air Connection Electrical Vents Cord Socket Do not block. Labeled Diagrams of the Spraywand & Nalgene Bottle Connections, & SC-EB (inside view) Spraywand Spraywand Liquid Liquid and Air Air Con- Connections Two—1 Liter One Liter Bottles...
SC-EB compressor second bottle. Tighten securely. (Also make sure to cap the first bottle.) Turn the SC-EB on. You are ready to spray again. The unused bottle may be stored inside The SC-EB compressor the SC-EB case...
8. Apply silicone spray or similar lubricating oil to all quick connect fittings. Detailed instructions on maintaining each of the SC-EB’s components follow in the next sections. ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
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It is recommended to use Teflon tape (Brass or Stainless Steal) or pipe thread sealant (Brass) to prevent any leaks. Detailed instructions on maintaining each of the SC-EB’s components follow in the next sections. ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
Do not open the spraywand shell; doing so will void the warranty on the spraywand. Brass Bolt Charging Indicator Nozzle Trigger Trigger lock Battery Housing The Spraywand See also: Changing the batteries Yearly spraywand service Spray technique ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
· Do not pull the case around with the hose. · Use the handles to move the case from one place to another. Should you notice anything wrong with your hose, please contact ESS to have this hose replaced. ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
Always rinse the spraywand out with clean soapy water after ever day’s spraying. That is the most important thing you can do to ensure trouble free operation of your SC-EB sprayer. By cleaning after each and every working day you will avoid the long-term chemical buildup that eventually causes clogs, poor spray patterns and shortens nozzle life.
The air compressor produces compressed air which atomizes and propels the liquid. It plugs into a 110 or 220 volt electrical source. Use the SC-EB™ with a three pronged extension cord of no more than 50 feet and rated for no less than 15 amp service.
One-liter bottle cap connector Air Connection to the Base To connect or disconnect the air connection at the side of the base push back the quick connect and insert to the Base. (images below) ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
After approximately 800-1000 hours of service, the batteries will no longer be able to hold an adequate charge and will need to be replaced. Substitute with 9-volt nickel-hydride rechargeable batteries, until the SC-EB’s replacement rechargeable battery pack from ESS can be ordered. We recommend charging depleted batteries for 4-6 hours.
In fact, after a pass with the SC-EB’s MaxCharge™ spraywand, the surface of the target should just barely glisten with moisture. The fine droplets will evaporate quickly.
An easy way to determine water requirement is to spray a trial approximate dilutions application with water. Put clean water in the ESS SC-EB and thoroughly Jar with lid spray a known area. After spraying the known area, determine how much water was used from the amount left in the tank.
Troubleshooting Guide When you encounter the problems listed below, use the suggested troubleshooting methods. If you can not solve the problem. Or have a problem with the spraywand that is not addressed in this manual, contact ESS at (706) 769-0025, 1-800-213-0518.
SC-EB Spraywand Service Parts Item Number ESS Part Number Description Quantity Ordered 5795 Hood 5764 Nozzle Cover 5771 O,Ring, Internal 5694 Teflon Ring 5777 Nozzle body, Greenhouse Note: Must send Spraywand in for Repair 5770 O-ring, External 3731 Repair kit, Trigger...
ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING SYSTEMS, INC. IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS MADE IN WRITING AND IS SIGNED BY A CORPORATE OFFICER OF ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING SYSTEMS, INC. ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
Watkinsville, GA 30677 Yearly service will be conducted within one day of receipt by ESS. If any parts need to be replaced, the owner will be contacted for authorization before replacement. The spraywand will be returned via UPS, COD, or return shipping costs may be invoiced, contingent upon credit approval.
Airline Kit (optional) Kit Includes: • 100 foot heavy duty extension cord • GFCI cord for protection • Extra bottle and hose connection • Drip sleeve • Heavy duty bolster ESS SC-EB OWNER’S MANUAL...
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We require you to fill out all information completely. With many changes to com- panies our records may not have the correct contact information. We at ESS want to expedite the process quickly but communication is the key to a quick repair.
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