9.10. PPE
WARNING!
Do not spray near people without PPE, near water sources,
lakes, or rivers.
Head protector
Eye protector
Mask
Long-sleeved shirt
Apron
Gloves
Long pants
Boots
WARNING!
In case of accidents, remove the sprayer immediately,
as shown below.
9.11. Weather condition influence
Some factors can determine the spray operation interruption during spraying.
Wind currents, for example, can drag the droplets to a greater or smaller distance
according to size or weight. The temperature and, mainly, the relative humidity
contribute to the droplets' quick evaporation.
The ideal spray conditions are:
• Relative humidity: minimum of 50%;
• Wind speed: 3-10 km/h;
• Temperature below 30o C.
These limits must be considered according to the application technology used,
adopting the safest droplet class according to the limits of each situation.
Approximate Air Speed
Description
At Nozzle Height
Up to 2 km/h
Calm
Nearly
2 to 3 km/h
calm
Light
3 to 7 km/h
breeze
Light
7 to 10 km/h
wind
Moderate
10 to 15 km/h
wind
20/34
Visible signs
Spraying
Smoke rises vertically.
Recommended
only with coarse,
very coarse
The smoke is tilted.
droplets.
Leaves flutter. We can
Ideal for
feel a light wind.
spraying.
We recommend
Leaves and thin
only the drift
branches in constant
reduction
motion.
technique.
Moving branches. The
Improper for
wind carries dust and
spraying.
pieces of paper.
Droplet classes according to weather conditions
Factors
Very fine or fine
Temperature
below 25º C
Relative humidity
above 70 %
10. Maintenance and storage
Take the following care to prolong the useful life of your product:
• Always use the strainer provided when filling the tank to reduce the chance of
undesirable debris damaging the pump.
• Do not operate the sprayer without the pump suction filter. This can severely
damage the pump. Periodically clean or replace this filter as follows:
1.
Empty the tank, make sure the sprayer is off;
2.
Remove the tank lid;
3.
Remove the strainer;
4.
Remove the suction filter;
5.
Clean or replace the suction filter.
Clean or replace filters and nozzles periodically. While removing the filters, clean
the nozzles. Do not clean the nozzles or filters with sharp or hard objects; do not
blow them with your mouth.
WARNING!
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items is
mandatory.
Filter
• Only fill the tank with authorized liquid or water-soluble products through the
strainer. Do not prepare the mixture directly in the sprayer tank;
• This sprayer is an electronic device and must be protected from harsh envi-
ronmental conditions. When not in use, do not leave the sprayer exposed to
the sun, rain or frost;
• Do not immerse the sprayer, completely or partially;
• After finishing the application, clean and wash all the equipment in an ap-
proved decontamination area;
• Clean the sprayer before storage. Circulate clean water throughout the tank,
pump, hoses and lance after each use. This will help remove chemical residues
and extend the life of the sprayer parts;
• For storage, the spray lance can be connected in the fixing position on the
side of the tank;
• For storage in periods of harsh winter, in regions where the temperature
reaches 0º C or less, clean the sprayer by circulating clean water throughout
the tank, pump and hoses and operate the damper to drain all the liquid in-
side. If necessary, use antifreeze during washing. Make sure there is no liquid
substance in the tank before storing it in a protected place.
Fine or medium
Medium or coarse
25 to 28º C
above 28º C
60 to 70 %
below 60 %
Lid
Strainer