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  • Page 1 Made in the USA ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual ESS XT-3 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 December 7, 2020. ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 1 ESS XT -3 Sprayer ™, XT ™, MaxCharge™, and the ESS logo are copyrights or registered trademarks of Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Notes ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents: Overview of ESS XT -3 Air-Assisted Electrostatic Sprayer Operator’s Responsibility Chemical Safety Precautions About the low-voltage system of the MaxCharge Spraywand Safety Decals Pacemaker Disclaimer Front and Side view of the XT -3™ Operating Instructions To clean the XT -3 after operation...

  • Page 6: Overview Of Ess Xt -3 Air-Assisted Electrostatic Sprayer

    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. Less chemical used overall, less waste, and less drift than conventional equipment.

  • Page 7: Operators Responsibility

    Do Not plug a charger into a fully charged spraywand. CAUTION: SHOCK HAZARD The XT-3 sprayer has been engineered to be very safe during normal operation. However, as with all line-powered electrical equipment and tools, certain safety procedures need to be followed.

  • Page 8: Chemical Safety Precautions

    The .spraywand is powered by 9-volt batteries in the handle of the XT -3 sprayer. This low-voltage charge is not enough to harm people. Some people report feeling a “tingle” or a slight stinging sensation when the spray from the spraywand falls on their bare skin. ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals Appropriate safety decals are placed on ESS equipment in order to alert the operator to possible dangers. There will be a small shock when using our sprayers.
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  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    Do not immerse the 4. Plug the power cord into an appropriate receptacle. Turn on the XT-3 air XT-3 compressor. compressor.

  • Page 12: To Clean The Xt-3 After Operation

    To clean the XT-3 after operation: 1. Clean the exterior of the sprayer. 2. Clean the tank and/or the plastic bottles. 3. Disconnect the twin line hose from the handgun air line and liquid line leaders. 4. Disassemble and clean the liquid filter. Be careful not to lose the flow disk.

  • Page 13: Reference

    Spraywand shell is user-serviceable. 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 ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Air Filter

    For XT-3 units manufactured before March 2009, there is an in-line air filter located outside the base of the spraywand in the air hose. It filters dirt out of the air lines. It’s easy to tell the Air Filter from the Liquid Filter Assembly because the Air Filter is in a silver-colored casing.

  • Page 15: 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 spray gun until tight. ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Liquid Filter Assembly

    There is an extra flow disk and an extra strainer in the XT-3 Parts Kit in case the originals are lost or damaged. Flow Disk (Item 10) 1/8”...

  • Page 17: Nozzle Assembly

    Wipe clean the exterior of all hoses and fittings connected to the nozzle. The electrode cover should be hand tight. Never use pliers or other tools to tighten it. The insulating ring should be loose. ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Pre-Spray Check

    Also, it is recommended that the nozzle exterior (black portion of nozzle) and nozzle hoods be cleaned with soapy water at this time. Location of the XT-3 power switch. ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 19: The Air & Liquid Delivery System

    The air compressor produces compressed air which atomizes and propels The XT-3 is also available with a the liquid. It plugs into a 110 volt electrical source. Use the XT-3™ with a three-pronged extension cord of no more than 50 feet and rated for no less 220-volt compressor.

  • Page 20: The Quick Connects

    The quick connect for the air connection is on the front panel of the XT-3 body. The air socket and plug are larger in diameter than the liquid connections – it is not possible to connect the air hose to the liquid socket. The other end of the air hose connects to the air leader of the spraywand (lower leader).

  • Page 21: Tank

    It is recommended that, at times, the tank should be thoroughly cleaned by triple-rinsing the tank. A commercially available tank cleaner, like Nutra-Sol, may be used when the XT-3 is used to spray wettable powders on a regular basis. ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Batteries

    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 XT-3’s replacement rechargeable battery pack from ESS can be ordered. We recommend charging depleted batteries for 4-6 hours.

  • Page 23: Spraying With Your Ess Sprayer

    Note: When using unfamiliar equipment or chemicals, always test on a small area before treating the entire surface. Do not use a chemical with the ESS sprayer if the label prohibits use in low-volume sprayers. This unit is for heavy-duty use. During operation the hose will heat up naturally, therefore, be aware of heat and periodically allow for breaks if it gets too hot.

  • Page 24: Preparing A Tank Mix

    First determine the water requirement for your sprayer over a known area. An easy way to determine water requirement is to spray a trial application with water. Put a gallon of clean water in the ESS XT-3 tank and thoroughly spray a known area. After How to conduct a jar test spraying the known area, determine how much water was used from the amount left in the tank.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    When you encounter the problems listed below, use the suggested trouble-shooting methods. If you cannot solve the problem or have a problem with the Spray Gun that is not addressed in this manual, contact ESS at (706) 769 - 0025, or 1-800-213-0518, toll-free.

  • Page 26: Spraywand Service Parts

    4. Water should spray out the “removed fitting” that has been plugged directly into base unit. If water sprays out of the “removed fitting” then the clog is not in the base unit. ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Parts List

    4. Turn on the sprayer and depress the trigger. 5. If water sprays out the spray wand you know the clog is not int the flow disc or the filter. ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 28 If water does not spray out of the nozzle we know that the clog is inside the spraywand. If you have already removed and cleaned the plunger on the trigger you have major clogging inside the spraywand. This needs serviced by our tech. ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 29 XT-3 Spraywand Parts ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Flow Disk Chart

    XT-3 Spraywand Service Parts Item Description Quantity AP-5795 Hood NC 5764 Nozzle Cover 5771 O,Ring, Internal AP-5694 Teflon Ring NP-5983 Nozzle body, Greenhouse (Note: Must send Spraywand in for Repair 5770 O-ring, External 3731 Repair kit, Trigger Cap, Flow Regulator Adapter, 1/8”-27 FPT...

  • Page 31: Xt-3 Service Parts

    QC SOCKET, ¼”, ¼” FPT, BRASS (SPRA Y GUN AIR) 2141 TANK ASSEMBLY, 3 GALLON, COMPLETE AS -1238 HOSE ASSEMBLY, TW INLINE, XT AS -3238 SPRA Y GUN LIQUID LINE LEADER AS -1953 SPRA Y GUN AIR LINE LEADER ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 32 XT-3 Service Parts (continued) HOSE TO TANK ASSEMBLY TANK LIQUID TANK OUTLET INLET ITEM NUMBER ESS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION # ON MACHINE 1149 CHECK VALVE, 1/4”NPT WITH/VITON QC PLUG, 1/4”, 1/4” FPT, BRASS (TANK OUTLET) QC SOCKET, 1/4”, 1/4” FPT, BRASS (TANK OUTLET) QC SOCKET 1/8”, 1/8”FPT, BRASS (TANK INLET)

  • Page 33: Parts

    P/N 239: QC Plug to Tank—Liquid P/N 3259: Clamp-One Ear-SS Spraywand Air P/N 7497: Hose– Twinline-Blue P/N 90: QC Socket to Spraywand- P/N 92: QC Socket to Spraywand- P/N 9190: 1/8” HB x 1/8” FPT—BR Liquid ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 34 P/N 1221: Plug P/N 1518: Coupling Nut, 1/4” P/N 1234: Tee—1/4” NPT—BR P/N 1480: 1/4” HB x 1/4” FPT—BR P/N 1226: Wheel P/N AP1199: Bracket for Hose P/N AP1210: Handle P/N 1519: Carriage Bolt, 1/4” - SS ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 35 Fitting 3/8” OD x 1/4” MPT– SS 1/4” HB x 1/4” MPT—SS Fitting 3/8” OD x 3/8” OD—SS P/N 17690: Pressure P/N 9847: Check Valve— P/N 9853: Nipple Close, P/N 9854: Nipple Hex,1/4” SS Relief Valve—SS 1/4”- SS 1/4” NPT SS ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 36 P/N 181: Wire/Cable Tie-Nylon of tank) Connections Spraywand Parts P/N AP4227: Spraywand Shell P/N AS3239: Flow Regulator P/N AP4228: Spraywand Shell P/N AP4229: Battery Cover Left Right P/N AS4430: Charger P/N 17520: Plug Adaptor– US P/N PS-9141: Power Supply ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 37 P/N 768: Adaptor-Flow P/N 770: Body– Flow Regulator Regulator Liquid P/N 835: Battery Terminal P/N AS1953: Air Line Leader P/N AS1957: Trigger Assembly P/N PP6518: Trigger Pawl P/N AS3238: Liquid Line *Spraywand with the longer barrel* ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 38 P/N 370: Chain P/N 17602: Cooling Fan Guard P/N 17601: Aquare Tube Axial Fan P/N 3252: Toggle Seal P/N 92: QC Socket to Spraywand— P/N 3727: Adapter P/N 396: Hose—1/4” ID—Grey Compression—1/4” MPT x 3/8” OD ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 39: Ce Declaration

    P/N 90: QC Socket to Spray- P/N 109: Fitting—1.4”HB x 1/4” P/N 231: Air Filter P/N 227: Filter, In Line P/N AW1215: Optional Tray MPT-BR P/N AK9152: Parts Kit P/N 6365: Clamp, Cable, 1/2” Loop SS ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 40 ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Warranty

    Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of any Electrostatic Spraying Systems equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after date of delivery. The ESS warranty form must be filled out online for verification of purchase.

  • Page 42: Spraywand Repair/Yearly Service Return Form

    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.
  • Page 43 Notes ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 44 SPRAYWAND RETURN FORM__________________________________________ When returning a spraywand for warranty or repair services to ESS, please pack it securely and include the following form with the your spraywand. We require you to fill out all information completely. With many changes to companies our records may not have the correct contact information.

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