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ARUCM Controller operation
A four or five outlet control unit is used (five outlet
where 3 boom sections & a hose reel is fitted) and
is standard. on all AgriPak linkage models. The
main on/off lever “A” will be used in most instances,
and when liquid supply to the boom or nozzles
is closed, all liquid will be bypassed to the tank.
System pressure is regulated by turning the red (or
on some valves black) knob “B” and by observing
the reading on the pressure gauge (D”). Turning the
knob clockwise increases the pressure and turning
anticlockwise decreases pressure. The pressure can
only be accurately set with the boom lines open
and the master lever open. Fluid is directed to the
boom lines or other spraying devices by the outlet
valves “C” which may be operated individually.
The outlet valves are marked with a “0” or a “1”
to indicate if they are on or off. If you wish to stop
spraying but leave the tractor PTO running, either
the master on/off lever or the individual taps can
be used. For a parts breakdown see the controller
manual provided.
Spray guns and hose reels (if fitted)
A variety of spray guns and hose reels are available
for use with Croplands AgriPak linkage sprayers.
A hose reel may be mounted to the side or rear
of the sprayer frame with the inlet end of the hose
connected to one outlet of the control unit. When
fitted, the standard reel contains 20 metres of 10mm
hose at a pressure rating of 20 Bar. The heavy duty
steel reel holds 30 metres of hose.
The heavy duty hose reel can hold up to 50 metres
of 10mm spray hose. For any unit has a 40-bar
pump and a hose reel fitted, the spray hose will
have the corresponding higher-rated pressure
hose fitted.
The spray lance gun fitted on the standard
Croplands hose reel is an RL10, rated up to 20 Bar
pressure. On the heavy duty reel, the standard spray
gun is a Turbo400 model rated to 50-bar pressure.
Other options include:
»
TeeJet® range of spray guns
»
Spot Gun 300
Talk to your dealer if you want a different spray gun
for a specific purpose. To operate the RL10 spray
lance or Turbo400 spray gun, start the sprayer and
have pressure available in the system. Ensure the
tap corresponding to the spray line going to the
gun is in the on position. Squeeze the main trigger
adjacent to the handle and aim the gun at the plant
to be sprayed. For the RL10, you can adjust the
spray pattern by rotating the nozzle on the end of
the lance. On the Turbo400 gun, adjust the spray
pattern with your thumb by pushing the orange side-
lever up or down. For a fine “fog” spray, the widest
angle should be selected using the side-lever, then
the orange end-cone should be adjusted to slide out
as far as possible on the gun barrel. This is ideal for
very fine spraying such as fungicide application in
nursery plants etc.
Spray Booms
A variety of booms may be used with Croplands
AgriPak linkage sprayers depending upon the
model and field application – see table on page
15-17 for this information. All have non-drip nozzle
bodies with AirMix™ flat fan nozzles. Booms are
part of the standard equipment on some models,
in some cases they may be installed by the dealer
or owner. On all types of boom, the setting of the
correct operating height is most important to achieve
a uniform spraying pattern. This needs to be at a
height above the target which will achieve 50%
overlap of the spray from adjacent nozzles.
WARNING
Safety information about Spray guns
and lances:
1. NEVER aim the spray gun at anyone
2. ALWAYS shut the system off when you
are not using the spray gun
3. ALWAYS ensure your spray application
is not drifting beyond the target
4. NEVER operate the gun beyond the
pressure capability of the system
Secure the gun on the spray unit and roll
up the hose when the job is finished.
NOTE
For more information on hose reels and
spray guns fitted to your sprayer, please
see the Croplands Reels & Spray Guns
Operator and Parts Manual.
NOTE
Section 6 will only be relevant if your
AgriPak Linkage sprayer is fitted with a
Croplands boom.
