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Operation
Connections
The following steps should be followed when
connecting to a power source:
1� Ensure that the battery is 12V DC
2� Connect the red connector to the
positive (+) terminal and the black
connector to the negative (-)terminal�
Filling
When filling the sprayer it is necessary to
use an external water source and wear the
appropriate PPE�
The following steps should be followed when
filling the tank:
1� Turn the pump off
2� Remove the tank lid
3� Add chemical as required� When
filling with water, after adding the
chemical, some agitation will take
place�
4� Use external water source to fill
main tank (Do not exceed the tank
capacity)
5� Replace the tank lid and ensure that it
is secure prior to switching on pump�
You are now ready to use the sprayer�
Application rate (L/Ha) =
Calibration
All sprayers need to be calibrated and kept
in good condition� This will ensure that the
correct rate of chemical is applied to the
target�
Follow these steps to calibrate the sprayer:
1� Measure the spray width of the nozzle
on a dry surface (in metres)
2� Spray a test area at the intended
pressure and speed� Record distance
(in metres) covered in one minute
(minute)
3� Measure the nozzle output in litres
over one minute in a measuring jug
(l/min)
The spray volume can be calculated by the
formula below:
Nozzle output (l/min) x 10,000
Spray width (m) x speed (m/min)
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