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January 23, 2024
Version 1.1
STRIKER
TM
OWNER'S MANUAL
500-3250 GALLON HI-FLOW ELECTRIC DE-ICING SPRAYER
This manual replaces all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 January 23, 2024 Version 1.1 STRIKER OWNER’S MANUAL 500-3250 GALLON HI-FLOW ELECTRIC DE-ICING SPRAYER This manual replaces all editions with an earlier date.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Empty the sprayer Sprayer maintenance Brine mixing Sprayer controller Controller parts Main menu Settings menu Spraying mode Symbols Hilltip HTrack Controller setup Tracking Software update Fluid schematics Electrical schematics Warranty information CAUTION - Read this manual before installing or operating the sprayer...
  • Page 3: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION SprayStriker Technical specifications Image shows SprayStriker™ 500 Key Description 750/800 1000 1600 2650 3250 Total length 105” 111” 113” 161” 145” 175” Width 57" 69" 78" 78" 88" 88" Height of the centre of gravity from the loading surface of the 14”...
  • Page 4: Sprayer Parts

    GENERAL INFORMATION SprayStriker Sprayer parts Beacon/ Stainless steel cabinet strobe lights Liquid tank, 500 gal Hose reel (optional) Leg stand (optional) Filter Fillling inlet Side nozzles Nozzle tower with four Hi-flow side nozzles Spray nozzles LED work light Dual spray bar...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION SprayStriker Incorrect installation and operation can lead to serious personal injury and/or damage your equipment and property. Note and ensure that you understand this manual before installing, operating or making adjustments to the sprayer. WARNING CAUTION Observe these safety precautions before, Empty and clean the liquid tank after each during and after operating the sprayer.
  • Page 6: Installation And Operation

    INSTALLATION & OPERATION SprayStriker Control placement The controller should be mounted in a place where it can easily be reached and doesn’t interfere with the access to vehicle controls or other equipment. Make sure that the sprayer control panel doesn’t block the vehicle airbag area.
  • Page 7: Main Hand Valve

    INSTALLATION & OPERATION SprayStriker Main hand valve INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Normal operation mode Main hand valve Suction mode Main hand valve inside the stainless steel cabinet Tank drain mode...
  • Page 8: Filling The Sprayer

    INSTALLATION & OPERATION SprayStriker Filling the sprayer WARNING Do not use petroleum or flammable liquids for the liquid system WARNING Do not overload your vehicle beyond GVWR or GAWR, overloading could result in accident or damage. WARNING Check that there are no persons within the spray area when starting and operating this sprayer.
  • Page 9: Spray Nozzles

    INSTALLATION & OPERATION SprayStriker Spray nozzles • Spray bar 1 is the spray bar furthest from the vehicle, while Spray bar 2 is the one closest to the vehicle. Spray bar 1 Spray bar 2 Spray nozzle assembly Type 1 Type 2...
  • Page 10: Spray Nozzle Kits

    INSTALLATION & OPERATION SprayStriker Spray nozzle kits Nozzle kit HFE series 24V (40 gal/min, 150 l/ min) - H42952 Standard nozzle position H42898 H42829 (7 mm) H42828 (5 mm) Spray bar 2 (closest to the Spray bar 1 vehicle) (farthest from the vehicle) Nozzle kit HFE series 12V (20 gal/min, 75 l/min) - H42953 Standard nozzle position H42036...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION & OPERATION SprayStriker 4x Hi-flow side nozzle for highway, one side (24V) - H42954 Nozzle tower with H42037 Hi-flow side nozzles H42036 Spray bar 2 (closest to the Spray bar 1 vehicle) (farthest from the vehicle) 4 x Hi-flow side nozzle for highway, one side (12V) - H42571 Nozzle tower with H42034 Hi-flow side nozzles...
  • Page 12: Empty The Sprayer

    INSTALLATION & OPERATION SprayStriker Empty the sprayer CAUTION CAUTION Do not leave liquids in the sprayer Always empty the sprayer before removing it tank for an extended period of time from the vehicle Tank drain mode To empty the sprayer, the main hand valves should be in tank drain mode and the manual valve located on the bottom of the cabinet (below the main hand valve) should be open.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SprayStriker Rinse the pumps after each use • Connect e.g. a garden hose to the inlet on the Inlet drivers side of the cabinet and set the valve to rinse mode • Set the hand valves in suction mode Suction mode Suction mode...
  • Page 14: Brine Mixing

    SprayStriker Brine mixing How to determine the concentration of salt in your brine liquid with the Hilltip Refractometer: Thoroughly mix your salt solution. Place a few drops of the brine liquid with pipette on the prism, and close the daylight plate (see image 3). Make sure the sample is evenly distributed and air bubbles are eliminated on prism.
  • Page 15: Controller Parts

    BRINE MIXING SprayStriker NOTE % sodium Pounds of Freezing Grams salt per Freezing The liquid brine will have the best chloride salt per L water point °C point ° K melting capacity at 23,3% solution. by weight gallon water 5,28 0.464 54,6 + 26.4...
  • Page 16: Sprayer Controller

    SPRAYER CONTROLLER SprayStriker Main menu Selecting spraying mode with presets Main menu Start by selecting presets, automatic or manual spreading mode by pushing the selection button HTrack Presets next to your choice. Automatic mode will adjust the amount of spreading material (ml/m ) according to Automatic Settings...
  • Page 17: Settings Menu

    Protocol Disabled Scroll the round button to browse procol. Choose Disabled if you use presets, HTrack if you use Hilltip tracking system, DIN EN 15430 if you use an external tracking system. Push the round button once to select protocol. HTrack will be selectable from the main menu.
  • Page 18 SPRAYER CONTROLLER SprayStriker Calibration Calibration Go to Calibration → Liquid flow Choose “Width calibration” or “ Max flow calibration” by pushing the selection button next to it. Liquid flow Liquid flow settings Flow sensor constant Width calibration Max flow calibration Width calibration Calibration Spraybar Width Choose if you want to calibrate “Spraybar width”,...
  • Page 19: Spraying Mode

    SPRAYER CONTROLLER SprayStriker Spraying mode Basic functions Example: Activating a basic function in the spraying-control menu. Activate the LED-light by pushing the selection button next to the lamp symbol. The symbol will turn colored and stay that way as long as it’s activated. Push the same button again to turn off the lamp.
  • Page 20: Symbols

    SPRAYER CONTROLLER SprayStriker Symbols Activate/inactivate a function by pushing the selection button next to it. A grey symbol means that the function is inactive. An activated function is represented by a colored symbol. START START When spraying, push this button Push this button to start your spray session to stop spraying...
  • Page 21: Hilltip Htrack Tm

    Go to www.htrack.net to read more, and to make a request for an account. NOTE! More information about HTrack™ setup (settings and tracking) is found in the HTrack™ user guide. HTrack - Controller setup Logging Preparations for normal-controller with Hilltip Wi-Fi dongle Protocol HTrack 1.
  • Page 22 Scroll down Current network the list to find the correct network. Select “config” at Hilltip COMPLETED the selected network. A popup window appears on the screen and here users can enter the password Available networks and save or delete the network.
  • Page 23: Tracking

    SPRAYER CONTROLLER SprayStriker Tracking To be completed after you have set up your devices and subscriptions on the webpage: Auto: The machine selects worksite and starts tracking automatically. Manual: Selecting Customer/Contract/Worksite Press HTrack icon to select one of the customer/ Select HTrack to in the spreading view to select contract/worksite that have been configured in the customer/contract/worksite.
  • Page 24: Software Update

    SPRAYER CONTROLLER SprayStriker Software update Put the new software files on an USB-memory, Versions and insert it in the USB-slot on the back of the controller. Turn on the controller and wait for about IceStriker (installed) 0.47 5 minutes for the system to update. Restart the Change log Controller SW 3.0.48 (3.0.55)
  • Page 25 SPRAYER CONTROLLER SprayStriker Software update ready Software update ready This view is displayed after reboot. In the change New features log users can see software version updates, new *Support for 65 TR and 90 UTV features, bugfixes etc. Push the round button to Buxfix select the change log and scroll the round button *None...
  • Page 26: Fluid Schematics

    FLUID SCHEMATICS SprayStriker...
  • Page 27: Electrical Schematics

    ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS SprayStriker...
  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    How long does the coverage last? The Warranty Period for the product purchased from Hilltip, or an authorized dealer is two (2) years from the date of purchase. The warranty period for a replacement part is one (1) year from the date of replacement or repair.
  • Page 29 SprayStriker...
  • Page 30 Hilltip Corp. +1 859 760 7211 4519 Allen Martin Dr. www.hilltipna.com Fort Wayne, IN 46806 info@hilltipna.com Construction, specifications and other details are subject to change without notice.

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