CropPak 12 Volt Sprayers Attach product bar code here Operator’s Manual Manual Part No: GP-OMCP12-B...
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AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND Croplands sprayer. Croplands Equipment Pty Ltd Croplands Equipment Ltd Croplands are in the business of building ACN 006 450 184 PO Box 2004, and selling spraying equipment and have PO Box 2441, Dry Creek Stotford Lodge, Hastings 4120 been since 1972 (over 40 years).
CropPak 12 Volt sure you read the Operator’s Manual and • NOTE - to convey useful operating sprayers of the Croplands Optima range. properly understand: information. All types of the Optima range of 12 Volt sprayers are •...
For further information part number from the bar code affixed to this manual or it may be necessary to use a different procedure for see the pump’s manual or Croplands website > Sprayer or the Warranty & Pre-Delivery booklet. specific service operations.
Model Specifications Chapter 1 US30, 60 &100. US30. US60. US30, 60 & 100 Litre Models Model Description US100A 100 litre CropPak, with 12 volt on- demand 7.6 L/min open-flow Triplex US30A 30 litre CropPak, with 12 volt on- 30/60/100 litre CropPaks – practical spot sprayers for pump, 6 metres of spray hose, spray demand 7.6 L/min open-flow Triplex a multitude of uses around the farm.
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Model Specifications Product Identification & Specifications Feature Benefit Cavity mounted Total protection against the elements and damage. pump. Low pump position ensures excellent priming. Translucent tank. Easy to see liquid level in the tank. Rugged design, Rotomolded tank has uniform thickness and can locally made.
15 L/min pumps (see photo above), for use on utility vehicles and some 4-wheel ATV’s. See Croplands Optima Buyers Guide for details of 2, 3, 4 and 6 metre booms and mounting kits for 15 L/min models.
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Model Specifications Product Identification & Specifications US400. UM70 Litre Models US400/15 400 litre CropPak, with 12 volt US800/15 800 litre CropPak, with 12 volt on-demand 15 L/min open-flow on-demand 15 L/min open-flow 70 litre quad bike / ATV CropPak – 12 volt wrap around Triplex pump, pressure regulator and Triplex pump, pressure regulator and sprayers for quad bike use.
CropPak Assembly Assembly & Installation Unpack the sprayer. Check & clean the suction filter. Refit the filter & suction line (UM70 only). Unpack the Sprayer Assembly Instructions 4 Check and clean (if necessary) the suction filter: • On UM70 models - Unscrew the filter, remove To assemble the CropPak sprayer: CropPack Models - US30/60/100, and clean.
Chapter 2 CropPak Assembly Connect the power leads to a 12 Volt battery. Connect the power lead to the pump. Battery Connection Fitting the CropPak to a Carrier 2 Connect the power leads to a 12 Volt battery: • The red (+ive) power lead to the positive The Flojet pump must be connected directly to the +ive The free-standing design of the CropPak units allows (+ive) battery terminal, and...
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CropPak Assembly Assembly & Installation UM70 includes a tie down strap. 2 Secure the CropPak (and battery, if applicable) so To remove the CropPak from a vehicle: 3 Remove the CropPak from the vehicle and store that they are not able to slide around or tip over them in a suitable location, preferably under- 1 Disconnect the CropPak wires from the battery when the vehicle is moving.
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Spot Sprayer Calibration Calibration Calibration Applying the correct amount of chemical to a crop is Sprayer calibration is one of the single most important only possible if the: factors in establishing the correct application rate of the sprayer. Today, we must strive for the most efficient use of spray •...
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Chapter 3 Spot Sprayer Calibration Spot spraying application. Spot Sprayer Calibration Step 1 Pump Specification The nozzle chosen must be within the flow capability Choose the Appropriate Nozzle CropPack sprayers are most commonly used for spot of the pump on your CropPak. spraying using a hand gun with a single variable cone The nozzle used should be appropriate for the chemical or flat fan nozzle.
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3 Switch On the pump. CAUTION NOTE NOTE Always only use clean water when Check the current Croplands Optima Nozzle spray patterns and spray angles calibrating or checking a sprayer. Never Buyers Guide for Nozzle information. should be visually checked for accuracy...
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Chapter 3 Spot Sprayer Calibration Hold down the hand grip lever to spray 4 Hold down the hand grip lever to spray and check 5 Release the hand grip lever to stop spraying. that the: 6 Switch Off the pump. •...
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To ensure the right application of herbicide or crop maximum flow required to meet the required target Each Croplands boom is fitted standard with non-drip protection product is applied to the target crop, the spray rate, and this information can be used to...
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Speed of travel Nozzle spacing Check your ute / tractor / ATV speed. If you have an All Croplands booms suitable for CropPak sprayers There are 3 things you require to know or check: accurate speedometer, this will suffice. If not, measure have 50cm nozzle spacing.
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- The nozzle is a 110° 02 nozzle (yellow), using. If you are unsure of this, generally 2 bar (30 psi) • Refer to the Croplands web site at - At 2 Bar spraying pressure, it has an output is ideal for most nozzles.
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Operating the Sprayer Chapter 4 Initial Start-Up Procedure: • For models without Regulator Kit • For models with Regulator Kit Adding Chemical to the Spray Tank Tank Agitation Operating the Hand Gun Hand Gun Spraying Method Boom Spraying Daily Start Up Procedure Operating Pointers Useful Formula Daily Clean &...
Initial Start-Up Procedure - Operating the Sprayer for models without Regulator kit Fill the spray tank with the lid filter in place. Hold down the hand grip lever to activate & prime the pump. Initial Start-Up Procedure 5 Connect the sprayer power leads to a 12 volt This can occur when the: battery (see battery connection instructions •...
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Chapter 4 Initial Start-Up Procedure - for models without Regulator kit Hold down the hand grip lever to prime & operate the sprayer. Adjust the variable cone nozzle for the required spray pattern. c) Reconnect the spray lance to the gun. 9 While the hand gun is spraying, check that the: 11 Switch Off the power to the pump when the initial start-up procedure is completed.
Initial Start-Up Procedure - Operating the Sprayer for models with Regulator kit Fill the spray tank with the lid filter in place. Hold down the hand grip lever to activate & prime the pump. Manually adjust the Pressure Regulating Valve to set the desired pressure.
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Chapter 4 Initial Start-Up Procedure - for models with Regulator kit If the pump fails to prime ... This can occur when the: To wet the pump valves: • Pump is new, a) Disconnect the spray lance from the gun itself. On initial start-up, the 12 Volt pump may fail •...
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Initial Start-Up Procedure - Operating the Sprayer for models with Regulator kit Adjust the variable cone nozzle for the required spray pattern. 9 While the hand gun is spraying, check that the: 10 Release the hand grip lever to stop spraying. •...
Adding Chemical to the Spray Tank Chapter 4 Adding Chemical to the Spray Step 1 If you are unsure of the mix required, ALWAYS check with a qualified advisor or the supplier of the chemical Tank Calculate the Amount of Chemical you intend to use.
Adding Chemical to the Spray Tank Operating the Sprayer Step 2 Step 3 2 Add chemical to a small volume of water in a container and thoroughly mix the chemical. Part Fill the Spray Tank with Water Measure & Pre-Mix the Chemical Tank Agitation Part fill the sprayer tank with clean water.
Operating the Hand Gun Chapter 4 Place the lance into the lid storage clips. Step 4 Step 5 3 Aim the nozzle at the target area and hold down the hand grip lever to spray the target. Add the Chemical to the Tank Operating the Hand Gun Move the nozzle as required to completely spray Always make sure the filling basket is in place when...
Operating the Hand Gun Operating the Sprayer Larger Areas Small Areas WIND DIRECTION In small areas, spray across the area & In larger areas, divide the area into smaller segments & move back toward the wind move back toward the wind. keeping track of the area sprayed to avoid under or overspraying.
4 metres fitted. To ensure the right application of herbicide or crop Each Croplands boom is fitted standard with non-drip protection product is applied to the target crop, the nozzle bodies so that when the liquid flow is switched user should calibrate the boom to ensure the correct off, the bodies will not drip.
Daily Start Up Procedure Operating the Sprayer Fill the spray tank with the lid filter in place. Hold down the hand grip lever to activate & prime the sprayer. If fitted, adjust the pressure relief valve to obtain the required pressure. Daily Start Up Procedure 2 Check that suction line filter is clean and not 5 If fitted, adjust the pressure relief valve to obtain...
Operating Pointers Chapter 4 Operating Pointers Useful Formula 2 Calculating the Total Liquid Volume Required While spraying continually observe that: 1 Calculating the Tank Spray Area Use this formula to calculate the amount of spray liquid 1 Adequate operating pressure is being maintained. Use this formula to calculate the area each tank full of required to spray a given area.
Clean & Flush the CropPak Operating the Sprayer Remove the tank drain plug. Check & clean the suction filter. Remove & clean the suction line filter, then reassemble. Clean & Flush the CropPak 2 After chemicals have drained from the main tank, 6 Hold down the hand grip lever until all mixture thoroughly rinse out the tank.
Using Tank & Equipment Cleaners Chapter 4 Using Tank & Equipment 4 Place the lance into the tank and hold down 8 Remove the spray tank drain plug and allow the hand grip lever to circulate cleaning fluid cleaning mixture to drain from the tank. Cleaners through the suction line, pressure line, hand gun 9 Again completely flush the sprayer with fresh...
Chemical residues on the sprayer parts could sprayer operation. • Use only genuine Croplands parts for any contaminate operator or service personnel necessary replacement. causing serious illness. Home made parts may look the same but might be dangerous in operation.
Trouble Shooting Pump Problems Maintenance & Trouble Shooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUsE REMEDy A. Failure to Prime 1) Restriction in intake or discharge line. 1) Open all line valves, check for “jammed” check valve poppets & clean clogged lines. - motor operates, but no pump discharge. 2) Air leak in intake line.
M6 X 16 BOLT HT ZP M6FWASHER M6 FLAT WASHER ZP HPW10 HOSE COBRAC18-19/8 CLAMP TR38HC CLAMP UP-119B SWITCH KIT GP-OMCP12-B MANUAL NOTE This parts list is indicative of this model sprayer. For further parts information refer www. croplands.com.au GP-OMCP12-B...
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US60A & US100A Chapter 6 NOTE These parts lists are indicative of these model sprayers. For further parts information refer www. croplands.com.au Item Part Number US60 Parts Description Item Part Number US100A Parts Description A2402021 NIPPLE 1/2” - 3/8” REDUCING A2402021 NIPPLE 1/2”...
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BRASS LANCE 52CM CURVED sprayer. SW803-262C ADJ PLASTIC NOZZLE & CAP NUT For further parts information refer SW808-073-C SHUT OFF VALVE F/ 3/8” ID HOSE www. croplands.com.au UP-416 BOAT PLUG UP-501 S BEND HOSE EPDM BLACK TR38HC HOSE CLAMP 10MM 3/8” WORM DRIVE 8121-NYB-540TD ELBOW SHANK NYLON 11/16”M-1/2”...
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STRAINER UP-169 PIPE SW502-001C UP-175 HOOK UP-416 PLUG B163.604.13 ELBOW BJHB038-90 ELBOW A309953 FILTER UP-119B SWITCH KIT GP-OMCP12-B MANUAL NOTE This parts list is indicative of the 200, 400 & 800 sprayers. For further parts information refer www. croplands.com.au GP-OMCP12-B...
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HOSE SW501-004 STRAINER SW502-001C SW803-085 LANCE SW803-262C SW808-073C VALVE UP-108 BOXLID UP-123 STRAP 8079-PP-50 STRAINER BJHB038-90 ELBOW UP-119B SWITCH KIT GP-OMCP12-B MANUAL NOTE This parts list is indicative of this model sprayer. For further parts information refer www. croplands.com.au GP-OMCP12-B...
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UW50/2B Chapter 6 NOTE For further parts information refer www. croplands.com.au GP-OMCP12-B...
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Pumps Drawings & Spare Parts Flojet FL3501-506 Flojet FL3521-139 NOTE For the latest pump drawings and specifications see the Croplands Web site and go to the Sprayer Components section. GP-OMCP12-B...
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