Fimco ATV-25-700-PRO Owner's Manual page 7

Using the Boom Nozzles
Four things must be considered before spraying with the boom.
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How much chemical must be mixed in the tank.
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Rate of spray (gallons per acre to be sprayed).
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What pressure (p.s.i.) will be used.
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Speed traveled (mph) while spraying.
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Refer to the chemical label to determine your chemical mixture.
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See the tip chart to determine the pressure to be used. The chart will
also show the speed used when spraying.
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Start the pump and open the valve to the boom nozzles.
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Check the spray pattern. Usually you can see the coverage better on a
solid concrete surface, such as a driveway.
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Raise or lower the nozzles so that you will have a good coverage
pattern. Generally the proper height will be about approx.: 18 to 22
inches from the object(s) being sprayed.
Maintenance During/After Spraying
Periodically check the strainer and clean the screen on your intake line.
Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your sprayer.
After use, drain the tank and store or dispose of chemical properly. Fill the
sprayer half way with clean water. Start the pump and allow the water to
pump through the entire plumbing system and nozzles. Drain and then refill
half full, add the recommended amount of a good quality tank cleaner, such
as FIMCO Tank Neutralizer and Cleaner. (If no tank cleaner is available,
you may substitute dish soap for this step, about 1-2 oz. per gallon). Turn
pump on and circulate through system for 15 minutes and then spray out
through boom and handgun nozzles. Refill sprayer half way with clean water
and repeat. Follow the chemical manufacturer's disposal instructions of all
wash or rinsing water.
If boom or handgun nozzles need cleaning, remove them from the sprayer
and soak in warm soapy water. Clean with a soft bristled brush or toothpick
if necessary. Never use a metal object. Even the slightest damage can
change the flow rate and spray distribution. Water rinse and dry the tips
before storing.
WARNING:
Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if allowed to soak untreated for a length of time! ALWAYS flush the pump as instructed
after each use. DO NOT allow chemicals to sit in the pump for extended times of idleness. Follow the chemical manufacturer's instructions on disposal
of all waste water from the sprayer.
When sprayer is not in use, release Cam Lock Handles. This is to prevent deforming of Cam Lock Mechanism. Do not use QR bracket Cams to hold
and store boom in vertical position.
Prepare the sprayer for end-of-season storage by running RV antifreeze through the system. This will keep internal parts lubricated, protect against
corrosion and keep the unit from freezing. Note: RV antifreeze is non-toxic and biodegradable and generally safer for the environment than automotive
antifreeze.
Before storing your sprayer for winter or long term storage, thoroughly clean and drain it as much as possible. Then pour enough pink RV antifreeze
into the tank so that when the pump is turned on you can pump the antifreeze throughout the entire plumbing system, including the bypass. Make sure
to operate the boom and handgun until you see pink fluid spraying from the nozzles. Leave any remaining antifreeze in the tank. Before your next us-
age, rinse the antifreeze from the sprayer with clean water.
It is nearly impossible to drain all of the water from the sprayer and any trapped water can freeze in cold weather and damage parts of the sprayer.
Pumping the antifreeze through the system will displace the water and help prevent this damage.
Removing from storage: drain the antifreeze. Fill the tank with fresh water and run through the system. Dispose of antifreeze and flush water properly.
• No Drip Shut Off • Easy Pull Trigger Handle • Chemical Resistant Construction
To adjust the spray pattern, the nut needs to be adjusted (Ref. A). Spinning it off, towards the lever, will make a cone
pattern and spinning it on, away from the lever, will make a stream. The lever (Ref. B), is the lock that can be used to
lock the lever when pulled, holding the valve open. Squeezing the trigger, will release the lock.
Long Range Pro Series Handgun
• 38' Horizontal Throw & 27' Vertical Throw
Speed in M.P.H.
(Miles Per Hour)
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
Tip
No.
AIXR11002VP
Tip
No.
AIXR11002VP
Storing Sprayer
Winter Storage
Speed Chart
Time Required in seconds to travel a distance of
100 Ft. 200 Ft.
68 sec. 136 sec.
34 68
23 45
17 34
14 27
11 23
9.7 19
8.5 17
7.6 15
6.8 14
Spray Tip Rate Chart (20" Spacing)
Gallons Per Acre - Based on Water
Pressure Capacity
1 2 3
(psi) (GPM)
MPH MPH MPH
15 .12 35.6 17.8 11.8 8.9
20 .14 41.6 20.8 13.8 10.4 8.3
30 .17 50.4 25.2 16.8 12.6 10.1 8.4
40 .20 59.6 29.8 19.8 14.9 11.9 9.9
Gallons Per 1000 Sq. Ft. - Based on Water
Pressure Capacity
1 2 3
(psi) (GPM)
MPH MPH MPH
15 .12 .41 .27
20 .14 .48 .32
30 .17 .58 .39
40 .20 .68 .45
300 Ft.
205 sec.
102
68
51
41
34
29
26
23
20
4 5 6 8
MPH MPH MPH MPH
7.1 5.9 4.5
6.9 5.2
6.3
7.4
4 5 6 8
MPH MPH MPH MPH
.20 .16
.24 .19
.29 .23
.34 .27
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