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AB20085, Rev 0
1/21
TRUSS-T BOOM
21', 30' & 45'

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  • Page 1 AB20085, Rev 0 1/21 TRUSS-T BOOM 21’, 30’ & 45’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Demco sprayer. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satisfied with your new sprayer. If you have any questions regarding the applications of certain solutions or chemicals, contact your chemical supplier and follow chemical manufacturer recommendations as well as all licensing and use restrictions or regulations.
  • Page 3 If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies, or if your manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or DEMCO, 4010 320th Street, Boyden, IA 51234 ph: (712) 725-2311 or Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626 Fax: (712) 725-2380 or 1-800-845-6420 http://www.demco-products.com...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety SAFETY...YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or you yourself, follow them.
  • Page 5 Safety TIRE SAFETY • Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a rim can produce an explosion which may result in a serious injury or death. • Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have proper equipment and experience to do job. •...
  • Page 6 Safety DURING OPERATION • Beware of bystanders, PARTICULARLY CHILDREN! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start engine of towing vehicle or move unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting. •...
  • Page 7 Safety HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS • SAFETY CHAINS: If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, always follow state and local regulations regarding safety chains and auxiliary lighting. Be sure to check with local law enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations. If required, safety chains should be obtained and installed.
  • Page 8 Safety • Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin. • Openings in skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. Without immediate medical treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.

  • Page 9: Torque Specifications

    Torque Specification TORQUE SPECIFICATION Torque figures indicated are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified. Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using locking elements, increase torque values by 5%. * GRADE or CLASS value for bolts and capscrews are identified by their head markings.

  • Page 10: Setup

    SPRAYER TIP ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION DEMCO Booms are sold in 21’, 30’ and 45’ foot models. Tip placement will depend on the tip being used. When broadcast spraying with Flat Spray Tips, 20 inch tip spacing must be used and when spraying with Floodjet Tips, 40 inch spacing must be used.

  • Page 11: Parts Breakdown

    Parts Breakdown 21’ & 30’ TRUSS -T BOOM ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION 01254 BOLT, .50 NC X 1.50 HEX HEAD GR.5 02178 NUT, .50NC NYLON LOCK 02592 NUT .375NC NYLON LOCK 02678-95 UNIVERSAL BOOM MOUNTING 02680-76 CENTER SECTION 21’ & 30’ ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 12: 45' Truss-T Boom

    Parts Breakdown 45’ TRUSS-T BOOM ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION 02178 NUT, .50NC NYLON LOCK 00061 NUT, .375NC HEX HEAD 02592 NUT, .375NC NYLON LOCK 00082 BOLT, .375NC X 2.50 HEX HEAD GR.5 02802 NUT, .313 NC NYLON LOCK 00176-95 SPRING HOOK COLLAR 17386-76...
  • Page 13 Parts Breakdown ASSEMBLED LINKAGE ADJUSTING THE BOOM HEIGHT To adjust the boom height loosen the bolts and nuts on the knee linkage (#11 & #15). Lift the boom to the desired height until the boom is level and tighten bolts. AB20085 Page 13...
  • Page 14 Parts Breakdown OPTIONAL ELECTRIC WING TILT ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION 9428183 ELECTRIC WING TILT 00348 BOLT, .50NC X 2.25 HEX HEAD GR.5 02178 NUT, .50NC NYLON LOCK 02492 BOLT, .375NC X 2.25 HEX HEAD GR.5 02592 NUT, .375NC NYLON LOCK 17250 ELECTRIC ACTUATOR W/ PLUG 17411-76 ACTUATOR MOUNT F/ TRUSS- T BOOM...
  • Page 15 Parts Breakdown ELECTRIC WING TILT CONSOLE AND WIRING WEATHER PACK CONNECTOR RIGHT POS + TRAILER DISCONNECT NEG - WEATHER PACK CONNECTOR ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION 11506 TERMINAL RING 12 - 10 GA NON-INSULATED 13062 CONNECTOR, 12-10 GA BUTT 16016 FUSE 20 AMP ATO 16021 FUSE HOLDER 16804...
  • Page 16 Parts Breakdown 1/2” CONVENTIONAL NOZZLES & BOOM CLAMPS 1/2” TEEJET DRIP FREE NOZZLES ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION NTL12 1/2” SINGLE ELBOW (ITEMS 1 & 2) 09310 1/2” SINGLE END ASSEMBLY (ITEMS 2 &3) NTT12 1/2” SINGLE TEE (ITEMS 1 & 2) 09311 1/2”...

  • Page 17: Sprayer Checklist

    Furthermore, run RV Anti Freeze through the entire plumbing system to protect valves and other components. NOTE: Demco does not and will not make any recommendations concerning application of various chemicals or solutions. These recommendations relate to either amount or procedure of materials applied.

  • Page 18: Sprayer Calibration

    Sprayer Calibration SPRAYER CALIBRATION PROCEDURES NOTE: To avoid wind drift, use lower pressure and higher spray volume. Guidelines For Sprayer Calibration Before calibrating your sprayer, first determine whether each nozzle is delivering at a uniform rate. Place quart jars under all nozzles and watch as they fill up.
  • Page 19 Sprayer Calibration FLAT SPRAY NOZZLE Tabulations for all the following charts are based on spraying water. For FOR BROADCAST SPRAYING different weight fertilizer solutions, obtain the appropriate conversion Gallons Per Acre factor from the table below. Liquid Nozzle Based on 20” Nozzle Spacing Nozzle Pressure Capacity In PSI.

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