Curtis Dyna-Fog 2984, Manual

Page 1: ...NA FOG TYPHOON 1 MANUAL MODEL 2984 SERIES 2 ULV APPLICATOR MANUFACTURED BY CURTIS DYNA FOG Ltd 17335 U S Highway 31 North WESTFIELD INDIANA U S A www dynafog com INNOVATORS OF SPRAYING AND FOGGING DEVICES ...

Page 2: ...AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR DYNA FOG TYPHOON 1 ULV AEROSOL APPLICATOR UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING MANUFACTURED BY CURTIS DYNA FOG Ltd 17335 U S HWY 31 NORTH P O BOX 297 WESTFIELD IN 46074 0297 USA 2 ...

Page 3: ...DULTICIDE 21 TABLE 2 CYTHION MALATHION ADULTICIDE 21 TABLE 2A TECKNAR BTI LARVACIDE 21 8 0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 22 BLOWER INTAKE FILTER 23 FORMULATION FILTER MAINTENANCE 24 TABLE 3 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 25 8 1 FLUSHING THE SYSTEM 26 8 2 NOZZLE 27 8 3 DRIVE COUPLING 28 8 4 STORAGE AND SHIPMENT 31 9 0 SYSTEMS FLOW DIAGRAM 33 10 0 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC EXCLUDING PUMPING SYSTEM 34 ENGIN...

Page 4: ... you to dispense concentrated formulations at accurately low flowrates This results in a significant chemical savings and an invaluable benefit to the environment This machines ability to reliably produce consistent droplets are unsurpassed in the industry making it a favorite choice among professional users Properly maintained the TYPHOON 1 will provide years of trouble free service We trust you ...

Page 5: ... NOZZLE HIGH EFFICIENCY SINGLE NOZZLE ADJUSTABLE AND REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING LIQUID TANKS BOTH FORMULATION AND FLUSH TANKS ARE CORROSION RESISTANT HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE CAPACITIES FORMULATION 15 U S GAL 57 LITERS FLUSH 1 0 U S GAL 3 8 LITERS BATTERY 250 COLD CRANKING AMPS PARTICLE SIZE MEETS ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS LABEL REQUIREMENTS WITH AT LEAST 95 OF DROPLETS PRODUCED ...

Page 6: ...ods of application For best results the Dyna Fog ULV aerosol generator model 2984 should be operated and maintained in compliance with this manual WARNING Read and thoroughly understand all information cautions and warnings on the formulation label which may affect personal safety Know any dangers of the solution used and know what to do in case of an accident involving the solution Always use the...

Page 7: ...m is activated manually The flushing liquid is conveyed to the nozzles in the same manner as the formulation The system must be flushed after each use 2 3 FLUID PUMPING SYSTEMS There are three types of pumping systems available for the TYPHOON 1 ULV 1 MODEL 2984 1 FMI SET FLOW Ceramic Piston Pump This highly accurate pumping system utilizes a 12 volt DC motor to drive a ceramic rotary piston pump ...

Page 8: ...AY SOLENOID VALVE PUMP ENCLOSURE BATTERY BOX FORMULATION TANK PRESSURE GAUGE ENGINE CURTIS DYNA FOG Ltd COUPLING FRAME COUPLING GUARD BOOM 3 WAY VALVE MAJOR COMPONENTS TYPHOON 1 BLOWER INTAKE FILTER BLOWER FLUSH TANK 8 ...

Page 9: ...GING THE BATTERY DANGER POISON Batteries produce explosive gases Keep sparks flame and cigarettes away Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space The battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes severe burns If acid contacts eyes skin or clothing flush well with water For contact with eyes get immediate medical attention Keep battery and acid away from children and other persons who may ...

Page 10: ...urely with the hardware provided CAUTION When installing the battery connect the negative cable last to prevent sparking and shorting When disconnecting is required remove the negative cable first Reverse polarity can cause damage to the starting and charging system 3 2 MACHINE INSTALLATION 1 Remove the machine from the skid and lift the machine onto the vehicle with the discharge end of the machi...

Page 11: ...ert the choke cable end into the small hole on choke lever Secure the choke cable assembly to the engine using the two clamps provided at the locations where the two bolts were previously removed Install the fuel shut off and choke lever cover back onto the engine Note The MANUAL REMOTE CHOKE CABLE is provided for cold starting of the engine from the vehicle cab Once the engine has been allowed to...

Page 12: ...IPPING BRACKET MOUNTING WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE MACHINE WITHOUT FIRST VERIFYING THAT IT IS SECURELY MOUNTED FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY 12 MACHINEMOUNTING BRACKET LOCATIONS SEEDETAIL A MOUNTING BRACKET DETAIL A FLATWASHER 1 2 12mm HEXNUT LOCK SUPPLIEDBYUSER MOUNTINGHARDWARE USEDIN3PLACES MACHINEMOUNTINGBRACKET LOCKWASHER FLATWASHER BED VEHICLE FRAME MACHINE BRACKET ...

Page 13: ...erate engine without muffler NOTE The engine is equipped with a muffler that has a U S Forestry Service approved spark arrestor which is required by law in some states DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER CYLINDERS OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS EXCEPT FOR ADJUSTMENT DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE IF AIR CLEANER OR COVER DIRECTLY OVER THE CARBURETOR AIR INTAKE IS REMOVED DO NOT RUN THE UNIT IF THE COUPLING GUA...

Page 14: ...th the problem of children who are attracted to the noise and or mist being created Children have been observed running into and riding bicycles through the mist The possible hazard lies in the toxic effect of some formulations the severity of which depends upon the chemical used mist density and the length of time of direct exposure IT IS THE OPERATOR S RESPONSIBILITY TO DISCOURAGE ANYONE FROM PL...

Page 15: ... PREPARING TO DISPENSE FORMULATION READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND ALL INFORMATION CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ON THE FORMULATION LABEL WHICH MAY AFFECT PERSONAL SAFETY KNOW ANY DANGERS OF THE SOLUTION USED AND KNOW WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING THE SOLUTION ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND DRESS ACCORDING TO THE CHEMICAL FORMULATION WHICH IS BEING USED WARNING DO NOT USE ANY...

Page 16: ... cap is tight and its air vent hole is not clogged 8 Verify that the battery is mounted securely and cable connections are proper 9 Verify that all safety equipment is in place and is in proper working order 10 Verify that the remote control box is within easy reach of the operator CAUTION Before proceeding with any spraying operation the operator should be thoroughly familiar with starting and st...

Page 17: ...oil if used below 40 F 4 C will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication Check oil level before starting engine Add oil If required Start and run the engine at idle for 30 seconds Shut engine off Wait 30 seconds and check oil level Add oil to bring level to Full mark on dipstick if required Note Engine is shipped from factory without oil Before starting...

Page 18: ...starter motor do not activate the motor longer than 15 seconds at a time 6 SET ENGINE SPEED Allow the engine to warm up and gradually move the choke lever to the unchoked position Adjust the engine throttle control to achieve the desired BOOM PRESSURE See Tables 1 and 2 Section 7 0 DO NOT EXCEED 8 5 PSI BOOM PRESSURE 6 0 MEASURING LIQUID VISCOSITY In order to achieve consistent results in generati...

Page 19: ...THRIN 6 7 DURSBAN 1 5 ULV 12 14 TECHNICAL MALATHION 28 To measure the flow ability viscosity of your formulation 1 Place a sample of the formulation liquid to be dispensed in the relative flow ability meter provided with the machine such that the liquid level is above the top line 2 Hold the meter vertical and allow the liquid to flow through the brass orifice at the outlet end of the meter into a...

Page 20: ...nozzle boom pressure for your spray application NOTE Periodically calibrate the flowability meter using plain water Water should flow through the orifice such that the time between the top line and the bottom line is 32 2 seconds FLOWABILITY TEST METER 20 LINE N0 1 COUNT SECONDS IT TAKES FLUID TO DRAIN FROM LINE NO 1 TO LINE NO 2 FLOWABILITY TIME LINE NO 2 CURTIS DYNA FOG Ltd ...

Page 21: ...pplied to the nozzle system increasing nozzle boom pressure will decrease particle size LIQUID BOOM PRESS FLOW RATE 8 PSI 7 PSI 6 PSI 5 PSI 4 PSI 3 PSI 4 OZ MIN or 6 8 10 12 15 18 118 ML MIN 6 OZ MIN or 7 10 12 14 18 22 177 ML MIN 8 OZ MIN or 10 13 16 18 21 24 237 ML MIN LIQUID BOOM PRESS FLOW RATE 8 PSI 7 PSI 6 PSI 5 PSI 4 PSI 3 PSI 4 3 OZ MIN or 12 13 15 17 20 22 127 ML MIN 6 5 OZ MIN or 13 15 1...

Page 22: ...n chemicals which are corrosive BATTERY WARNING REFER TO SECTION 3 1 BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES KEEP SPARKS AND FLAMES AWAY VENTILATE WHEN CHARGING OR USING IN ENCLOSED SPACE ALWAYS SHIELD EYES WHEN WORKING NEAR BATTERIES THE BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN EYES AND CLOTHING 1 Check battery fluid level each week If the level is low add disti...

Page 23: ...clockwise 2 Remove wing nut and washer 3 Remove outer shell cover 4 Remove stainless element C Inspection and Cleaning 1 Clean the stainless screen in an approved solvent dry with compressed air or shake to remove excess solvent and allow to dry naturally Inspect the screen for defects that may permit dirt or other foreign particles to enter the air blower 2 Inspect the outer shell cover for crack...

Page 24: ...62558 5 TO REMOVE AND CLEAN THE SCREEN 1 Loosen and remove the bottom portion bowl from the housing body being careful not to loose the Aflas gasket seal ring 2 Remove and clean the fine wire mesh stainless steel screen 3 Check the Aflas gasket seal ring and replace if necessary CAUTION Do Not overtighten as damage the Aflas gasket seal ring may occur Overtighten will not improve the seal Note If ...

Page 25: ...LINE FUEL FILTER CLEAN COMBUSTION CHAMBER ROTARY BLOWER CHECK OIL LEVEL CLEAN AIR FILTER GREASE BLOWER SOLENOID VALVES INSPECT INTERNAL PARTS CLEAN USE REBUILDING KIT IF REQUIRED OTHERS FLUSH FORMULATION SYSTEM INSPECT BATTERY FLUID LEVEL CLEAN FORMULATION FILTER INSPECT FLEXIBLE DRIVE COUPLING See engine and blower manuals Clean air filters more often under dusty conditions or when airbourne debr...

Page 26: ...LOW system verify that the MANUAL SYNCROFLOW switch is located on the pump control box is in the MANUAL position 2 With the engine and blower operating place the manual 3 way valve mounted on the machine into the FLUSH position 3 If your machine is equipped with the GEAR PUMPING SYSTEM place FUNCTION SELECT dial on the remote control box to the number 1 or 2 position 4 If your machine is equipped ...

Page 27: ... the stainless clamp for retaining the nozzle to the boom ay Remove the stainless steel clamp The nozzle should now be free from the boom ay 4 Remove the 3 front plate mounting screws and remove the front plate 5 If necessary the large o ring installed beneath the front plate can be removed NOTE Do Not loosen the jam nut that locks the spray tube to the nozzle cone SEE IMPORTANT BELOW 6 Soak the n...

Page 28: ...mbly screws as much as possible or disassemble Slip flange over QD bushing and assemble in the following manner A OUTSIDE MOUNT Align the clearance holes in the QD bushing with the tapped holes of the flange assembly Assemble pull up bolts and lock washers as shown in above figure Tighten pull up bolts progressively and evenly to the QD bushing bolt torque 108 in lb B INSIDE MOUNT Align clearance ...

Page 29: ...ons in step 2 FLANGE ASSEMBLY MOUNTED DISTANCE CHECKING THE FLANGE SPACING PRIOR TO INSTALLING FLEXIBLE ELEMENT 4 FOR PARALLEL SHAFTS Using a scale or straight edge check the flange spacing and angular misalignment at four places 90 apart around the coupling without rotating the flanges The flanges should be aligned so that the dimensions at all four places do not vary more than 1 32 for best resu...

Page 30: ...er element will operate properly only if tightly clamped by the screws Over tightening cannot damage the rubber element but being too loose may damage the coupling TO REPLACE TIRE Loosen all flange assembly screws completely to disengage the covers of the flange assemblies Grasp one end of the flexible element at the split and peel it off the flange assemblies Remove any foreign substances such di...

Page 31: ...days should be completely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits forming on essential parts fuel filter and tank NOTE The use of a fuel additive such as Dyna Fog STA BIL will minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Such an additive may be added to the gasoline in the fuel tank of the engine or to the gasoline in a storage container A All fuel should be removed from the tank Run...

Page 32: ... carton is not available the unit should be covered with a tarpaulin or plastic sheet WARNING IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL LAW TO SHIP INSECTICIDES AND FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IN AN UNMARKED NON D O T APPROVED CONTAINER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING AND U N NUMBER If for any reason it becomes necessary to return your machine to our Factory make certain that the Formulation and Fuel Tanks have been and flushed as des...

Page 33: ...NLY INTERCHANGEABLE RESTRICTING TO PRESSURE SWITCH FORMULATION TANK 2 WAY SOLENOID PRESSURE GAGE BLOWER FILTER VALVE ULV DROPLETS VENTED CAP 3 WAY VALVE VENTED CAP NOZZLE FLUSH TANK TYPHOON 1 FLUIDS SYSTEM DIAGRAM MANUAL OR SOLENOID ...

Page 34: ...RGING VOLTAGE RED REMOTE KILL REMOTE START RED WHITE BLACK WHITE RED WHITE RED WHITE STARTER SOLENOID STARTER RED MOTOR FROM GASOLINE ENGINE 12 VOLT DC BATTERY 2 8 9 3 5 1 WIRING DIAGRAMS EXCLUDING PUMPING SYSTEM MACHINE WIRING DIAGRAM ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM TO ENGINE WIRING REMOTE KILL REMOTE START 12 VDC 34 ...

Page 35: ...LANGE AY OUTSIDE MNT 2 1 139009 SCREW SET 28 x 3 1 63460 7 1 SH BUSHING 4 1 62549 KEY x 1 3 4 5 1 49150 ENGINE KOHLER 9 5 HP 6 1 64016 HOURMETER TACHOMETER 7 1 49078 HARNESS ADAPTER B S 8 1 85685 CONNECTOR 3M ENGINE ASSEMBLY P N 64730 2 35 ...

Page 36: ...the S2 button for 4 seconds The right most digit on the LCD Will flash and the service icon will be displayed Pressing and holding the S1 button will cause the flashing digit to automatically increment When the desired number has been reached release the S1 button and press the S2 button for 1 second to increment to the next digit Repeat above steps until the service time interval has been entered...

Page 37: ...TYPHOON 1 MODEL with DIAPHRAGM PUMP EXPLODED DIAGRAM P N 64600 2 CURTIS DYNA FOG Ltd WESTFIELD IN USA www dynafog com 37 ...

Page 38: ...CLAMP CABLE 5 8 15 4 9419454 NUT NYLOCK 20 47 1 63469 GUARD COUPLING 2985 16 1 63337 1 TANK AY 1 GAL FLUSH 48 10 120380 WASHER LOCK SPLIT 17 1 64612 POST AY 49 1 64735 LABEL TRI TYPHOON 18 1 64639 1 VALVE AY 3 WAY 2984 50 1 64615 PLATE AY BLOWER ENGINE 19 8 122007 BOLT HEX 5 16 18 x 3 4 51 4 63430 WASHER ENGINE SPACER 20 12 120214 5 16 SPLIT WASHER ZINC 52 1 63458 2 INSERT DAYCO COUPLING 21 12 120...

Page 39: ...TYPHOON 1 MODEL with GEARPUMP EXPLODED DIAGRAM P N 64600 3 CURTIS DYNA FOG Ltd WESTFIELD IN USA www dynafog com 39 ...

Page 40: ... 45 10 120380 WASHER LOCK SPLIT 15 4 9419454 NUT NYLOCK 20 46 1 64638 LABEL TYPHOON 1 LOGO 16 1 63337 1 TANK AY 1 GAL FLUSH 47 1 64615 PLATE AY BLOWER ENGINE 17 1 63173 POST AY 48 4 63430 WASHER ENGINE SPACER 18 1 64679 SOL VLV AY 3 WAY 49 1 63458 2 INSERT DAYCO COUPLING 19 8 122007 BOLT HEX 5 16 18 x 50 4 63063 SPACER BLACK AND BLOWER 20 12 120214 5 16 SPLIT LOCKWASHER ZINC 51 1 63345 BLOWER AY 3...

Page 41: ...TUBE NOZZLE SPRAY 2 1 64647 BODY NOZZLE 3 1 10100 153 O RING 3 693 OD 4 1 64649 DISC NOZZLE MACHINED 5 3 64643 SCREW 10 24 x 3 8 SST 6 3 64642 SCREW 6 32 x 3 8 SST 7 1 64651 FIN NOZZLE CONE AY 8 1 422987 NUT JAM 5 46 24 ULV NOZZLE ASSEMBLY P N 64630 41 ...

Page 42: ... 4 5 6 ITEM QTY P N DESCRIPTION 1 1 63460 3 BUSHING 1 BORE 2 1 63458 1 FLANGE AY OUTSIDE MOUNT 3 1 63458 2 INSERT COUPLING 4 1 63458 4 FLANGE AY INSIDE MOUNT 5 1 63460 2 BUSHING 7 8 BORE 6 3 63438 BOLT HEX 20 x 1 FLEXIBLE COUPLING ASSEMBLY 42 ...

Page 43: ...2558 5 FILTER LOW PROFILE 7 1 64619 BRACKET VALVE 8 2 121887 BOLT 20 x HEX 9 2 120380 WASKER LOCK SPLIT 10 2 120375 NUT 1 7 20 HEX 11 1 62732 BRACKET RETAINER 3 Way Valve Bracket AY P N 64639 1 Diaphragm FMI Pumps ITEM QTY P N DESCRIPTION 1 1 64619 BRACKET VALVE MNTG 2 1 63686 LABEL FLUSH 3 1 63685 LABEL FORMULATION 4 1 ASC 35 ELBOW 1 4FP 1 4MP 5 1 62558 5 FILTER LOW PROFILE 6 1 62554 4 ELBOW 1 4F...

Page 44: ...TANK 15 GAL 2 1 64077 CAP LOCKABLE 3 1 63094 LABEL FORMULATION 4 1 62574 FORMULATION STANDPIPE ASS Y 4A 1 62573 2 CONNECTOR MALE MOD 4B 1 62545 FORMULATION STANDPIPE 4C 2 62550 3 CONNECTOR MALE MOD 4D 1 62553 3 CONNECTOR UNION 3 8 T 5 1 64772 BUSHING NL 3 4 P 3 8 P DETAIL 44 ...

Page 45: ...92 LABEL FLUSH 3 1 62553 1 CONNECTOR UNION 1 4 T 4 1 62550 1 NUT 25 STEEL GRIP 5 1 114628 SLEEVE 1 4 T 6 1 145463 NUT 1 4 T 7 1 10105 CONNECTOR STANDPIPE 8 1 53131 WASHER FLAT 9 1 74288 NUT LOCK 1 8 NPSL 10 1 63336 STANDPIPE FLUSH TANK 11 1 62054 14 TUBING 25 12 1 62346 FILTER PLASTIC PICK UP 13 1 63302 2 CAP AY 2 QT VENTED ...

Page 46: ...SAMPLE CONNECTIONS USING STEEL PLASTIC GRIPPER NUT 46 ...

Page 47: ...ch OFF position or faulty c No fuel or contaminated fuel c Add fuel or clean tank and refuel d Clogged fuel filter d Clean or replace fuel filter e Spark plugs faulty e Clean or replace plugs f Fuel pump on carburetor defective f Consult nearest Kohler service Center g Terminals loose or wiring g Tighten loose terminals replace defective defective wiring h Spark plug wire disconnected h Connect sp...

Page 48: ...place springs lever fell off 6 Engine overheats a Crankcase oil low a Add oil to proper levels b Air shroud clogged b Clean or replace air shroud c Exhaust restricted c Replace muffler d Spark arrester clogged d Clean or replace 7 Engine backfires a Gasoline mixture too lean a Adjust carburetor b Defective spark plugs b Clean adjust or replace c Intake valve c Free clean and adjust valve 8 Engine ...

Page 49: ...n switch faulty a Replace ignition switch b Fuel system has dirt water b Clean fuel tank link check or gum fuel filter c Defective choke on linkage c Inspect choke linkage wire d Carburetor defective d Clean or replace e Rotary blower locked up e Inspect rotary blower for rotation f Fuel pump defective f Clean or replace g Faulty wiring g Tighten loose terminal replace defective wiring 11 Blower w...

Page 50: ... MILLIMETERS INCHES 03937 CENTIMETERS INCHES 3937 METERS FEET 3 281 SQUARE METERS SQUARE FEET 10 764 SQUARE METERS ACRES 000247 CUBIC METERS CUBIC FEET 35 31 GRAMS OUNCES FLUID 035 MILLILITERS OUNCES 0338 LITERS GALLONS 264 KILOGRAMS POUNDS 2 204 50 ...

Page 51: ... atomizer for aircraft can handle the amount of Flow rate as the ASC Atomizer Several accessories are available to meet your requirements Also available in 12 or 24 VDC see rotary atomizers above model ASC A20 COMBUSTION ENGINE DRIVEN ULV AEROSOL GENERATORS Truck mounted Units powered by 8 9 11 or 18 HP four cycle OHV Gasoline Engine Diesel version available One two or four nozzles Optional full r...