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Put the pumping system/reservoir in an
area that has access to a 110 volt outlet and a water supply. If the installation
is in a large facility: the pumping system/reservoir should be placed as close to
the center of the facility as possible. Or the shortest distance to the most
distant nozzle. This will keep line pressure loss to a minimum.
If there is no air movement in the building, and ceiling height is under 10 ft.,
tilt nozzles at alternating 30 degree angles whenever possible. This will improve
lateral movement of the insecticide spray.
If windows and doorways are not open, or if there is no air movement in the
building, it is suggested that a fan or fans be installed for air circulation. This
will also in spray dispersion and provide increased insect kill.
Do not place nozzles in front of or with-in 10 ft. of exhaust fans.
Do not place nozzles to spray directly on animals, drinking cups, feed mangers or
bunks.
Nozzles should be centered between and a minimum of 3 ft. above any dairy cows.
In controlled environment buildings, contact United Spray Systems, Inc. if you have
questions on air movement. Examples: poultry houses, veal barns, calf nurseries and
some farrowing barns.
Assembly
1. Unpack all materials and
check that all pieces have arrived in good condition. System box should
include:
Pumping unit (motor/pump, timer on bracket)
Suction tubing attached to suction filter
Mounting hardware (located in pump mounting feet and timer bracket) |
| 2. With the reservoir lid
removed, secure the pump assembly and timer to the reservoir lid using mounting
hardware supplied (see reservoir lid diagram for location). Tighten firmly with
a wrench. |
| 3. Using the reservoir lid
diagram locate the "suction line" hole in the lid. Using your fingers, push the
supplied 3/8" tube/suction line (tubing with suction strainer attached to it)
through the reservoir lid from the bottom side and up into the Presto-loc 3/8"
male elbow fitting in the pump until it is secure. Remember - push the tubing
firmly in to the fitting, making sure it is secure. No tools are
necessary. |
| 4. Using the reservoir lid
diagram, locate the "return line" hole in the lid. Using your fingers, push the
1/4" return tube that is attached to the needle valve on the pump through the
reservoir lid from the top. |
| 5. Secure the nozzles and
tubing to the ceiling or rafters using electrical staples / plastic ties on
both sides of the nozzle tee’s and one on the side of the elbow
nozzles. |
| 6. Making sure the tubing is
cut straight, attach a coil of 1/4" tubing to the Presto-Loc pressure fitting
on the pump, see picture at the left. Push the tubing into the fitting firmly
making sure it can not be pulled out. Run the tubing from the pumping unit out
to the first nozzle. Place an electrical staple over the tubing approximately
every 5-6 feet between nozzles to prevent the lines from sagging. Continue
installing the tubing from one nozzle to the next, following your system
design, until all nozzles are plumbed with tubing. |
| 7. After all fitting and
tubing connections are made, the system is now ready to test. Remove the
reservoir lid. Fill the reservoir 1/2 full with water. Replace the reservoir
lid. Plug the systems power cord into 110 Volt outlet. Flip the manual/auto
switch (see the timer diagram) to manual. With the system running, turn the
pressure adjusting needle valve on the return line in a clockwise direction to
increase or counter-clockwise direction to decrease the pressure until the
gauge reads about 140 PSI. The needle valve should be positioned to an almost
closed position to achieve proper pressure. Closing the needle valve all the
way will cause the pump to cavitate and the gauge will bounce. The 140 PSI will
not be reached until the system purges all air out of the tubing lines and
nozzles. While all nozzles are operating, check that there are no leaks at any
connections. If no leaks are found, unplug the power cord and once again remove
the reservoir lid. |
| 8. With the reservoir lid removed,
add your insecticide concentrate according to the instructions on the
insecticide label, then continue to add more water until the solution is about
5 inches from the top of the reservoir lid. Replace the reservoir
lid. |
| 9. Now determine how many
spray cycles are desired per day and at what times they should occur. Normally
3 to 6 spray cycles per day. All spray cycles should be set to run between 6 AM
and 9 PM daily. Press the tabs in toward the middle of the timer dial at each
desired cycle time (see picture to the left). When the timer tabs are
positioned, rotate the timer dial in a clockwise direction only, to the present
time of day. |
| 10. Next, set the small timer dial
(small black knob) to the desired amount of spraying time, normally 45 to 60
seconds. |
| 11. Plug the power cord back into a
110 volt outlet. The system is now operational and will spray automatically at
the preset intervals. |
NOTE:
If power is lost due to storms, ETC...., when power is restored simply rotate
the large timer dial clockwise to reset the time of day and normal operation
will continue. |
Winterizing
1. Remove steel band from reservoir lid.
2. Remove reservoir lid (with pumping unit still attached) from reservoir or slid
it to the side making sure it does not fall into the reservoir.
3. Pull the suction line out of the liquid in reservoir.
4. Make sure you are using an environmentally safe product to winterize your
system. Dump the environmentally safe anti-freeze in to a one gallon or larger
pail, then place the suction line in the bucket, also making sure that the return
line discharges into the same pail.
5. In the timer assembly move the "manual" switch to the on position. Manually run
the pumping unit until the environmentally safe anti-freeze has filled all tubing
lines and nozzles. Once all the insecticide has been purged and you see the
environmentally safe anti-freeze coming from all nozzles, move the "manual" switch
to "auto".
6. Unplug power cord. Pull the suction line out of the environmentally safe
anti-freeze. Replace the suction filter. Using a cable tie, tie the suction filter
to the suction tubing just under the lid. (Do not allow strainer to stay in liquid
over winter months. Freezing may damage it.)
7. To de-winterize the system, stir insecticide in barrel, untie and place suction
filter in insecticide liquid... Plug power cord in ... Set time of day on clock
timer... Set pins for spray cycles desired... Start power unit manually and run it
until all environmentally safe anti-freeze is purged from the system...Move
"manual" switch to "auto"...the system is now ready for automatic operation.
System Refilling
There are many insecticides in the
marketplace. Always make sure that only water-based products are used in the
Automist System.
We offer excellent insecticide fill options that give fast knockdown and kill
without resistance problems.
When adding the water, fill the barrel to approximately 1/2 full, then add the
insecticide concentrate (slowly), continue to add water until the liquid reaches a
point 3 inches from the top of the reservoir. After filling, stir the solution
thoroughly.
It is a violation of Federal Law to use insecticides in
a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
As with an insecticide, always wear goggles, face shield
or safety glasses. You should also wash thoroughly with soap and water after
handling and remove any contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Always store and dispose of any pesticide container by
the approved State and Local procedures in your area.
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