Fimco PRO Series Owner's Manual page 7

Using the Boom Nozzles
Four things must be considered before spraying with the boom.
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How much chemical must be mixed in the tank.
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Rate of spray (gallons per acre to be sprayed).
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What pressure (p.s.i.) will be used.
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Speed traveled (mph) while spraying.
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Refer to the chemical label to determine your chemical mixture.
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See the tip chart to determine the pressure to be used. The chart will also
show the speed used when spraying.
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Start the pump and open the valve to the boom nozzles.
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Check the spray pattern. Usually you can see the coverage better on a solid
concrete surface, such as a driveway.
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Raise or lower the nozzles so that you will have a good coverage pattern.
Generally the proper height will be about approx.: 18 to 22 inches from the
object(s) being sprayed.
Maintenance During/After Spraying
Periodically check the strainer and clean the screen on your intake line.
Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your sprayer.
After use, drain the tank and store or dispose of chemical properly. Fill the spray-
er half way with clean water. Start the pump and allow the water to pump through
the entire plumbing system and nozzles. Drain and then refill half full, add the
recommended amount of a good quality tank cleaner, such as FIMCO Tank Neu-
tralizer and Cleaner. (If no tank cleaner is available, you may substitute dish soap
for this step, about 1-2 oz. per gallon). Turn pump on and circulate through sys-
tem for 15 minutes and then spray out through boom and handgun nozzles. Refill
sprayer half way with clean water and repeat. Follow the chemical manufacturer's
disposal instructions of all wash or rinsing water.
If boom or handgun nozzles need cleaning, remove them from the sprayer and
soak in warm soapy water. Clean with a soft bristled brush or toothpick if neces-
sary. Never use a metal object. Even the slightest damage can change the flow
rate and spray distribution. Water rinse and dry the tips before storing.
NOTE:
The wheels have grease zerks for bearings. Once a year new grease, a
NGLI No. 2 lithium grease, should be added to each wheel.
WARNING:
Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if allowed to soak untreated for a length of time! ALWAYS flush the pump as instructed
after each use. DO NOT allow chemicals to sit in the pump for extended times of idleness. Follow the chemical manufacturer's instructions on disposal
of all waste water from the sprayer.
Prepare the sprayer for end-of-season storage by running RV antifreeze through the system. This will keep internal parts lubricated, protect against
corrosion and keep the unit from freezing. Note: RV antifreeze is non-toxic and biodegradable and generally safer for the environment than automotive
antifreeze.
Before storing your sprayer for winter or long term storage, thoroughly clean and drain it as much as possible. Then pour enough pink RV antifreeze
into the tank so that when the pump is turned on you can pump the antifreeze throughout the entire plumbing system, including the bypass. Make sure
to operate the boom and handgun until you see pink fluid spraying from the nozzles. Leave any remaining antifreeze in the tank. Before your next us-
age, rinse the antifreeze from the sprayer with clean water.
It is nearly impossible to drain all of the water from the sprayer and any trapped water can freeze in cold weather and damage parts of the sprayer.
Pumping the antifreeze through the system will displace the water and help prevent this damage.
Removing from storage: drain the antifreeze. Fill the tank with fresh water and run through the system. Dispose of antifreeze and flush water properly.
• No Drip Shut Off • Easy Pull Trigger Handle • Chemical Resistant Construction
To adjust the spray pattern, the nut needs to be adjusted (Ref. A). Spinning it off, towards the
lever, will make a cone pattern and spinning it on, away from the lever, will make a stream.
The lever (Ref. B), is the lock that can be used to lock the lever when pulled, holding the valve
open. Squeezing the trigger, will release the lock.
Long Range Pro Series Handgun
• 38' Horizontal Throw & 27' Vertical Throw
Speed in M.P.H.
(Miles Per Hour)
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
Tip Pressure
No.
AIXR11002VP
Tip Pressure
No.
AIXR11002VP
Winter Storage
Speed Chart
Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of
100 Ft. 200 Ft.
68 sec. 136 sec.
34 68
23 45
17 34
14 27
11 23
9.7 19
8.5 17
7.6 15
6.8 14
Spray Tip Rate Chart (20" Spacing)
Gallons Per Acre - Based on Water
Capacity
1 2 3
(psi) (GPM)
MPH MPH MPH
15 .12 35.6 17.8 11.8 8.9
20 .14 41.6 20.8 13.8 10.4 8.3
30 .17 50.4 25.2 16.8 12.6 10.1 8.4
40 .20 59.6 29.8 19.8 14.9 11.9 9.9
Gallons Per 1000 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water
Capacity
1 2 3
(psi) (GPM)
MPH MPH MPH
15 .12 .41 .27
20 .14 .48 .32
30 .17 .58 .39
40 .20 .68 .45
300 Ft.
205 sec.
102
68
51
41
34
29
26
23
20
4 5 6 8
MPH MPH MPH MPH
7.1 5.9 4.5
6.9 5.2
6.3
7.4
4 5 6 8
MPH MPH MPH MPH
.20 .16
.24 .19
.29 .23
.34 .27
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