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ESS MaxCharge™ Spraygun
ESS MaxCharge™ Spraygun
Electrostatic
Spraying Systems

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual ESS MaxCharge™ Spraygun ESS MaxCharge™ Spraygun Electrostatic Spraying Systems...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual ess MaxCharge™ spraygun electrostatic spraying systems, Inc. 62 Morrison st. · watkinsville, ga 30677-2749 Ce certification applied for Copyright © 2009, electrostatic spraying systems, Inc. – all rights reserved This manual last updated november 23, 2009...
  • Page 3 The products of ess are the result of the efforts and creativity of many people. In addition to input from engineering, marketing and manufac- turing personnel, suggestions from our customers have been imple- mented into the design of our equipment.
  • Page 4 Notes ess MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ..............2 Operator’s responsibility ................2 safety precautions ..................2 Chemical safety precautions ..............2 about the low-voltage system of the MaxCharge spraygun ..... 3 Features of the spraygun ................. 5 Operating Instructions ..................4 after spraying ....................4 spraygun Maintenance schedule ..............
  • Page 6 Notes ess MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 7: Overview Of The Ess Spraygun Air-Assisted Electrostatic Sprayer

    The heart of the spraygun is the patented MaxCharge™ nozzle. air and liquid enter separately at the rear of the nozzle. Just before leaving the nozzle, the air hits the liquid stream to make many thou- sands of tiny spray droplets that pass through the charging ring.
  • Page 8: Safe Operation Of The Spraygun

    Be aware of decontamination methods in case a person, clothing, or equipment is accidentally sprayed.  Be aware of poisoning symptoms and know the appropriate first aid.  Know the length of time needed to pass before allowing people and pets to go back into the sprayed area. ess MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9: About The Low-Voltage System Of The Maxcharge Spraygun

    About the low-voltage system of the MaxCharge Spraygun For operator safety, the MaxCharge spraygun is powered by a low-volt- age power supply. The rechargeable 9-volt batteries are in the handle of the spraygun. The electrostatic charge imparted to the spray is not strong enough to harm people.
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    Sil-Glyde is an excellent silicone-based protective lubricant. You may purchase 10. Turn engine on. it directly from ESS. S/N # 3174 11. engage trigger and allow remaining liter (approximately 1 quart) of water to run through to clean spraygun; allow air to flow for 30 seconds more to reduce possibility of corrosion.
  • Page 11: Features Of The Spraygun

    – it is not possible to connect the air hose to the liquid leader. The air line hose is red. The liquid connection The liquid line is gray and only long enough to allow the user to move freely with the spraygun. ess MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12: Spraygun

    Filter assembly because the air Filter is in a silver-colored casing. replacement parts for the air filter assembly are available as a kit. The kit includes a filter, and large and small o-rings. Order using ess part number 231. Casing Cap O-Ring...
  • Page 13: Trigger

    2. Check inside the trigger for blockage. Clean out any debris with compressed air or warm, soapy water. 3. replace the spring and plunger; rethread the brass bolt into the top of the spraygun until tight. ess MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14: Liquid Filter Assembly

    6. replace the strainer in the 1/8” npT body. 7. rethread the 1/8” npT body and the cap. ess MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15: Nozzle Assembly

    That is the most important thing you can do to ensure trouble free operation of your MaxCharge spraygun. 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.
  • Page 16: Pre-Spray Check

    Tank Cleaner from ess (s/n# 1566), which cuts hard water scale and chemical deposits from the electrode and internal component of the spraygun. The regular use of nutra-sol will keep your equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Page 17: The Batteries

    Order the spraygun’s replacement battery pack from ess. To change the batteries: 1. unscrew the two 6-32 x 1/2” phillips head machine screws which hold the battery cover in place.
  • Page 18: Yearly Spraygun Service

    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 authoriza- tion before replacement. The spraygun will be returned via ups, COD, or return shipping costs may be invoiced, contingent upon credit ap- proval.
  • Page 19: Spraying With Your Ess Sprayer

    Spray Technique as in spray painting, the goal is to achieve even coverage over the surface. The ess MaxCharge spraygun is designed to help you do just that – by propelling the chemical spray with a gentle air flow, you can stay well away from the target surface and let the electrostatic Let the MaxCharge™...
  • Page 20: Siphoning

    The sprayer’s design relies on siphoning of the liquid from the backpack tank. If your spraygun is held above your head, the liquid will not spray properly. To get the best performance from your sprayer, hold the spraygun no higher than your shoulder. ess MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21: Alternate Sprayer Guns

    #59 flow disk does not work please let your ess sales representative recommend the nozzle cover/flow disk combination that will be best for your particular crop. * all spray distance tests are conducted with no wind blowing. ess MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22: A Note About Operating Temperatures

    A note about operating temperatures The MaxCharge nozzle should always be operated at temperatures above 10° Celsius (50° Fahrenheit). when the ambient temperature is colder than this, the evaporative cooling caused as the spray is atomized will freeze the nozzle opening.
  • Page 23: Spraygun Service Parts (Drawing)

    MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 24: Spraygun Service Parts (Key)

    If the wrong size flow disk, or no flow disk is used, then the spraygun will not spray or charge efficiently ess MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25: Ess Warranty

    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 MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Notes ess MaxCharge™ spraygun Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27: Spraygun Repair/Yearly Service Return Form

    Spraygun repair/Yearly service return form when returning a spraygun for warranty or repair services to ess, please pack it securely and include the following form with your spraygun. spraygun serial number: ____________________________________ returned from: Company: ______________________________________ Contact person: ______________________________________ Send to:...

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