Summary of Contents for ESS 350VA "Orchard Sprayer"
- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ESS 350VA “Orchard Sprayer” ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING SYSTEMS, INC. 62 Morrison St. · Watkinsville, GA 30677-2749 www.maxcharge.com · www.electrostaticspraying.com...
- Page 2 Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. 62 Morrison St. · Watkinsville, GA 30677-2749 CE certification applied for Copyright © 2008, Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. – All Rights Reserved This manual last updated April 3 19, 2008 ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL...
- 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table Of cOnTenTs Overview of ESS 350VA32 Air-Assisted Electrostatic Sprayer .....1 Operator’s Responsibility..................2 Chemical Precautions ....................2 Safety Precautions .....................2 Safety Decals ......................3–4 Installing The Sprayer For The First Time............5 Air Cleaner Assembly ................5 Spray Bar Assembly ..................5 Installing the Driveline................6 Making the Hydraulic Connection ............6... -
Page 5: Overview Of Ess 350Va32 Air-Assisted Electrostatic Sprayer
The University of California completed a series of tests to investi- gate what happens to spray liquid after it leaves the nozzle. Conclusion: ESS technology places over 4 times the amount of spray onto the plant surface using 1/2 the amount of chemicals. -
Page 6: Operator's Responsibility
Do not allow children to operate the sprayer. Do not allow adults to operate the sprayer without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons and animals. Do not apply chemicals when weather conditions favor drift from treated areas. Turn off the sprayer when leaving it unattended ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 7: Safety Decals
DO NOT STAND on the PTO connector. ESS is currently redesigning the warning labels for the sprayers. There may be minor changes in the layout and/or wording of the warning decals on your sprayer. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... - Page 8 El sello de la bomba se dañara pump warranty. without liquid in the tank. si el equipo funciona sin liquido. This is an expensive repair. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 9: Installing The Sprayer For The First Time
Mount the spray bar assembly on the rear frame of the sprayer. Refer to Drawing 17021 at the back of this manual. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 10: Installing The Driveline
Make sure that you are not operating on a 24-volt tractor system. Contact the ESS service representative for instructions in this case. Attach the electrical cable to the front of the 350VA32 sprayer as shown in the photograph at right. -
Page 11: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions ESS recommends that the sprayer be operated with only water the first time after initial installation. This will allow the operator to get comfortable with all controls and operation of the sprayer. Fill the main liquid tank with water. -
Page 12: Turning On Charging
Use the graduated cylinder found in the parts kit to check all nozzle flows before spraying. Any flash or small piece of material that has bro- ken loose after ESS’ own testing or in transportation can be cleaned at this time following the procedure outlined in the maintenance section. -
Page 13: Calibration And Field Operation
It is also a of the jar, then seek another good idea to treat the water with a pH agent. combination of chemicals. ESS does not recommend the use of wetting agents or spreader-stickers. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 14: Calibration Guide
175 ml/min. The operator wishes to travel at 5 miles/hour. What is the GPA? 0.13 × 175 × 32 = 5.87 GPA GPA = 5 × 38 need new eXaMple ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance
Replace the hood, pushing it up against the external o-ring. The electrode cover should be hand tight. Never use pliers or other tools to tighten it. The insulating ring should be loose. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 16: Flushing The Sprayer
Nutra- Sol solution. solution, flush the 350/450RC sprayer with a mixture of water and a cleaning agent. ESS recommends the use of NUTRA-SOL cleaner which can be purchased from ESS. Nutra-Sol cleaner is an excellent neutralizer of chemical deposits in your tank and liquid lines. -
Page 17: Flow Disks
You’ll find them in between the spray bars and protected by the spray bar mounting frome. Be careful not to lose the flow disks or mix them up from one assembly to another (they can be different from spray bar to spray bar). ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 18: Repairing Power Supply Wires
The red or black power supply wiring will occasionally break during normal field operation. The wiring can be repaired easily in the field. ESS recommends using Blazing Wire Connectors™; several are pro- vided in your Spare Parts Kit. These connectors are waterproof and vibration-proof. - Page 19 Just before you finish shrinking the tubing, apply glue inside it to seal your repaired connection from moisture. Caution! Always be careful with heated tools like heat guns. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 20: Before Operation
Check oil in blower. Maintain at port inspection level. Use either mineral oil or synthetic oil as specified in the blower operator’s manual. OmegaSB-220 oil is recommended. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 21: Routine Inspection
(Right) View of the pump belt assembly. Loosen the nut on the belt tensioner, pull it back to loosen belt. The main drive belts must be removed to replace a liquid pump belt. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 22: Testing Nozzles
Clean any nozzles that are below 6 µA by follow- ing the procedures outlined in the Cleaning and Maintenance section. · Ground black lead between fingers. · Hold paddle 1 inch from nozzle outlet. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 23: Adjusting Spray Bars
Adjust spray bars so that they are approzimately 18 inches away from the crop. Check that all spray bar hinges are secure and the cotter pins are firmly in place before moving or operating your 350VA32 Sprayer. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 24: Yearly Maintenance
Repairing Power Supply Wires protect the low-voltage connectors. section (pgs. CHECK PAGE REF). In critical applications, replace the centrifugal pump seal follow- ing the exact instructions found in the Hypro operator‘s manual. ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
· Gate valve setting wrong · Adjust pressure down by opening gate valve Liquid pressure too high · Blocked liquid return line · Inspect for blocked return line to tank ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 26: Spare Parts Kit Parts List
High Voltage Wires, Red 5770 O-ring, Viton 1592 Brass Nipples 12181 Connector, Blazing, Yellow 4705 Nylon Flat Washer 4706 Nylon O-ring 3250 Fuse, 15 Amp. AGC.1 1/4 × 1/4 3379 Fuse, 20 Amp. AGC.1 1/4 × 1/4 ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 27: Spare Parts Kit Parts List
Belt 3VX560 3-Groove — Blower 9946 Belt 3 VX600 3-Groove — Blower Please note: The number of spare belts sent with your sprayer may vary depending on the number of spray nozzles on the sprayer. Notes ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 28: Service Parts
Service Parts The following service parts are available from ESS. P/N 6811: Gearbox P/N: 5834 Driveline P/N: 7872 Drive Belt P/N: 7871 Drive Belt P/N 7871: Pump Belt P/N 7873: Liquid Centrifugal Pump Air System Parts P/N 7870: Air Filter Assembly... -
Page 29: Liquid System Parts
Flow disks are matched to the number of nozzles P/N 7859: 3/16” Nylon Tee P/N 7875: Conductive Hose, 3/16” they affect. P/N 12182: Blazing Products Connector, Black P/N 1293 For 5 to 6 nozzles P/N 4350 For 7 to 8 nozzles ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 30: Control Box Parts
P/N 3252: Rubber Boot Remove screws on back of the Control Box to access fuses. P/N 3379: 20 Amp Fuse P/N 3250 15 Amp Fuse P/N 3380: 8 Amp Fuse P/N 2578 5 Amp Fuse ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 31: Nozzle Parts
P/N 1391: Hose Assembly (Boom End) Wiring Parts P/N 1071 A: Row Crop Power P/N 3609: Wire Assembly for P/N 6601: Heavy Wall Heat Supply Nozzle Repair Shrink Tubing P/N 1512: Bare wire for Nozzle Repair ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 32: Miscellaneous Parts
P/N 7942: Hydraulic Valve Wiring Control Harness P/N 4132: Spring Assist Shock P/N 7864: Anti-Vortex Fitting P/N 7865: Fan with Insert P/N 7918: Hub Spacer P/N 7887: Belt Tensioner P/N 3174: Sil-Glyde Silicon P/N 1566: Nutrasol tank Cleaner Grease ESS 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 33: Warranty
ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING SYSTEMS, 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 350VA32 ORCHARD SPRAYER OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 34: Drawing: Boom Assembly Layout
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