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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Supaflo Airblast Sprayer 3500L MANAB11 Rev E 25/11/20...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Contents Sprayer Details Warranty Specifications Safety Information Installation Operation Calibration Optional Equipment Lubrication and Maintenance Troubleshooting Pre Delivery, Installation and Warranty Form Notes YOUR SPRAYER DETAILS Record the details of your sprayer here for future reference when discussing service with your Silvan dealer, ordering parts or making a warranty claim. -
Page 3: Warranty
New Product Warranty Silvan Australia Pty. Ltd. builds equipment to a high level of specification using components from quality suppliers. The following information is provided to assist you with any repairs required within the warranty period. All warranty repairs on Silvan products are carried out by Silvan dealers. If any warranty repairs are required on Silvan products, it is recommended that the product be returned to the place of purchase. -
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications General Nozzles The trailed Supaflo 3500L Airblast Sprayer is 16 twin non-drip jet nozzles for easy changing of designed application agricultural application rate. Flip over action to turn on or off. chemicals in orchards and vineyards. It uses a high Brass body with removable ceramic jets and pressure pump and nozzles to atomise the chemical stainless steel swirl plates. -
Page 5: Safety Information
Safety Information Before operating the sprayer read the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death. Whilst your Silvan Airblast sprayer has been designed and manufactured to incorporate all necessary safety features it is essential that any person who operates or works on the machine is aware of the safety precautions that should be exercised. - Page 6 Silvan dealer using the part numbers shown. DEC 68 399 14 1000 DEC Gearbox DEC 101213P DEC 63 SUPAFLO 3500 SUPAFLO SPRAYER - FRONT VIEW DEC 232 DEC 68 SUPAFLO 3500 SUPAFLO SPRAYER - REAR VIEW t Number number...
- Page 7 Safety Information Wording of Safety Warnings The wording of the safety decals shown on the previous pages is given below. Before operating the sprayer read all safety warning decals. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury or death Part Number DEC 68 Part Number DEC101213P DEC 232...
- Page 8 Installation at least 25mm telescopic movement remaining at Attaching to the Tractor the minimum operating length, refer Fig 2. Attach the sprayer hitch to the tractor drawbar The length of the sprayer drawbar can be using the tractor hitch pin. Adjust the height of the adjusted by removing its attaching bolt and sliding tractor drawbar and/or sprayer hitch to level the the drawbar in or out to one of the three positions...
- Page 9 Adjusting the Fan 3. Airflow Adjusters An airflow adjuster is The Supaflo fan has four separate adjustments located at the base of the fan on either side to which can be used to regulate the air flow to suit influence the direction of airflow. When angled particular applications.
- Page 10 If the pitch angle is increased more air will be displaced but higher power will be consumed, The tightening of the hub clamps is and conversely, if the pitch is reduced less air very important. The bolts that hold the will be displaced and less power will be balance washers must NOT have any consumed.
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Page 11: Installation
Installation Fan Blade Pitch Reference Mark Clamping Block Locating Teeth Locating Tab & Hub Clamp Screw Balance Screws and Washers Fan Hub Locating Tab & Hub Clamp screw Locating Tab & Hub Clamp screw... -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Starting the Sprayer Before starting the sprayer for the first time grease all lubrication points including the PTO shafts. Check that the oil level in the diaphragm pump is level with the mark in the viewer and if Check that the fan gearbox is engaged and the necessary top up with SAE 20W/40 multigrade required speed is selected. - Page 13 Turn the section back on and off to check the pressure remains constant. Turn all sections on again and repeat for the remaining sections. Operation The sprayer is then adjusted correctly. Electric Motor Valves Master Valve Electric Pressure Section Valves Regulating Valve Adding Chemicals Before adding chemicals read and...
- Page 14 Operation Emptying the Sprayer At the end of each day partly fill the tank with water and run this through the pump, spray lines and nozzles to purge them of chemicals. Use a cleaning agent such as Silvan All Clear tank Cleaner.
- Page 15 Operation Spray Nozzles Nozzle Body Nozzle Cap The spray nozzles have an outlet at each end but Standard Nozzle Components only the jet that is flipped to the outward facing position is “on”. This facilitates easy changing Gaskets Strainer Swirl Plate between jets of different sizes, for example, when requiring different application rates to suit concentrated and diluted spraying.
- Page 16 STEP 3 Nozzle Selection Calibration a) For many applications a nozzle set selected from the Standard Jet Set Chart on page 17 will Nozzle Selection and Calibration Checking be suitable. The outputs shown apply when all 16 Chemical application rates and hence nozzle nozzles are to be used.
- Page 17 Spraying Output Chart SPRAYING OUTPUT CHART Travel Speed (km/hr) Total Output (l/min) Application Rate (l/ha) 6000 5000 4000 3500 3000 2500 Row Width (m) 2000 1000 1500 o use the chart draw a vertical line down from The dotted arrows on the chart show an example the Travel Speed axis, at the speed you will be using a Travel Speed of 3.5 km/hr with a Row using for spraying, until it intersects the diagonal...
- Page 18 Calibration Using the Single Nozzle Output Chart The chart below is used to select the Jet and Swirl Plate combination to use in each individual nozzle when a particular distribution pattern is required, as covered by the procedure in Step 3b) on page 15. SINGLE NOZZLE OUTPUT CHART OUTPUT - IN LITRES PER MINUTE SWIRL...
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Page 19: Calibration
Calibration Nozzle Sets for Typical Spraying Applications The nozzle sets in the following four examples are suitable for typical applications when spraying grapes, orchard fruits at either low or high spraying volume, or citrus fruits. 1. Grapes Application rate 600 l/ha Travel speed 5 km/hr Row width... - Page 20 Calibration 3. Orchard Fruits - High Volume Spraying Application rate 2000 l/ha Travel speed 5 km/hr Row width 6.1 m Spraying pressure 25 Bar Total Application Rate (l/min) = 2000 x 5 x 6.1 = 102 l/min This arrangement will produce a spray pattern which is biased towards the upper section to provide good coverage of the overhead canopy.
- Page 21 Calibration Calibration Worksheets The four worksheets below can be used to record the results of calibration tests on your sprayer. Date of Test: _______________ Date of Test: _______________ Application Rate: _______________ litres/ha Application Rate: _______________ litres/ha Speed of Travel: _______________ km/hr Speed of Travel: _______________ km/hr Row Spacing: _______________ metres Row Spacing: _______________ metres...
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Page 22: Optional Equipment
incorporates an adjustable vane which can be Optional Equipment used to regulate the height of discharge. Two Side Poly Vineyard Conveyor This attachment directs air in a concentrated and Radak Conveyor controllable stream to both sides of the row for The Radak conveyor has a patented air volute vines and small tree crops without any air losses design that maximises the airflow generated by... - Page 23 The aluminium cage style leaf guard suits both the Radak conveyor and Powerhead options. The guard prevents a build up of leaf matter onto the fan cowling which can significantly reduce the amount of air drawn into the fan and affect its output resulting in poor canopy coverage.
- Page 24 Snorkel The snorkel been designed to prevent damage fruit caused delivery that includes sand debris. also helps to minimise down time from blocked fan guards. The polytuff snorkel can be fitted to the fan cowl of most 900mm fan units.
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Page 25: Lubrication And Maintenance
Lubrication and Maintenance Start Up Inspection Pump During the first few days of operation, before Check the oil level in the viewer daily and if starting each day check that all hardware is tight necessary top up with SAE 20W/40 multigrade and tighten all hose clamps. - Page 26 Lubrication and Maintenance Wheel Hubs Never leave chemicals in the tank that may settle Remove the wheel hubs annually and check that to the bottom, harden and break into lumps as this the bearings and seals are in good condition. may block the suction filter.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Pump does not prime • No liquid in tank or not covering suction inlet. • Suction filter blocked. • Suction filter stop valve closed. • Suction filter bowl loose or missing O-ring. • Suction line loose allowing pump to suck air. •... - Page 29 SILVAN AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. ABN 48 099 851 144 68 Atlantic Drive Keysborough, 3175 Australia Telephone: 1300 745 826 Facsimilie: 1800 745 826 www.silvan.com.au New Zealand 22 Sunshine Ave, Te Rapa Hamilton, 3241 Telephone: 0508 745 826 Facsimile: (07) 649 6070 www.silvannz.co.nz...
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