Curtis Dyna-Fog MAXI-PRO 2D ULV, Instruction Manual For Operation And Maintenance

Page 1: ...1 MAXI PRO 2D ULV Multi Purpose Cold Fog Aerosol Applicator Instruction Manual for Operation and Service ...

Page 2: ...o 2D MODEL 2745 SERIES 2 Covered By United States Patent Number 6 206 300 Other US and Foreign Patents Pending Manufactured by Curtis Dyna Fog Ltd 17335 U S Highway 31 North Westfield Indiana 46074 U S A www dynafog com ...

Page 3: ...ty Precautions 13 14 Operation 15 Pre Spray Check List 16 Engine Reparation 17 Starting The Engine1111111111111 11 18 Liquid Flowability Measurement 19 20 Typical Insecticide Flow Rate 21 Particle Size Tables 22 Syncroflow Section 23 24 Maintenance 25 Maintenance Schedule 26 Formulation Flush Solenoid Valve 27 28 Formulation Filter 29 Blower Filter 30 Nozzles 31 32 3 Way Solenoid Valve 33 Hi Flex ...

Page 4: ...1 46 Fuel Tank Assembly1111111111111111111111111 47 Formulation Tank Assembly1111111111111111111111 48 Flush Tank Assembly11111111111 111 1111111111 49 Fluid Systems Diagram1111111111111 111 111111150 Idleback Kit11111111111111111111111111111 51 Engine Owner Manual1 See Attached Manual Blower Service Repair11111111111111111 1 See Attached Manual ...

Page 5: ...e control nozzle operation from 0 180 horizontal and 70 total vertical travel Speed of horizontal nozzle rotation is 180 in 3 seconds TANK METERIALS Corrosion resistant high density polyethylene TANK CAPACITIES Formulation 15 US Gallons 56 8 liters Flush 1 US Gallon 3 79 liters Gasoline 12 2 US Gallons 46 liters PARTICLE SIZE Meets or exceeds all currently available chemical manufacturers label re...

Page 6: ...6 MAJOR COMPONENTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 7: ... ULV aerosol generator model 2745 should be operated and maintained in compliance with this manual Insecticides must be applied in compliance with their label instructions 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 th...

Page 8: ...re it is sheared into billions of tiny droplets and dispersed into the atmosphere This unit is equipped with a flushing system that is controlled from the remote control unit The flushing liquid is conveyed to the nozzles in the same manner as the formulation The system must be flushed after each use See following page the Fluid Systems Diagram FLUID PUMPING SYSTEMS There are two types of pumping ...

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Page 10: ...g to the following instructions CHARGING 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...

Page 11: ...connect the RED positive cable to the positive terminal of the battery and fasten it securely with the hardware provided H Connect the BLACK negative cable to the negative terminal of the battery and fasten it securely with the hardware provided I Connect the BLACK negative cable to the negative terminal of the battery and fasten it securely with the hardware provided CAUTION i i i i When installi...

Page 12: ...emature wear of the remote cable When routing the cable to the vehicle cab do not allow the cable to be exposed to any sharp edges Avoid sharp bends when routing the cable Once the cable has been routed to the cab reseal all drilled openings to prevent moisture and or exhaust gases from entering the cab 3 Using the 3 hold down brackets used for mounting the machine to the shipping skid securely mo...

Page 13: ...rester 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 GUARD IS REMOVED DO NOT TAMPER WITH GOVERNOR SPRINGS GOVERNOR LINKS OR OTHER PARTS WHICH MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE THE GOVERN...

Page 14: ...ITY TO DISCOURAGE ANYONE FROM PLAYING IN THE MIST OR BEING NEAR THE MOVING VEHICLE 6 FORMULATIONS Ensure that formulations are applied only in strict compliance with the formulation label as well as local state and federal regulations and that these formulations are dispersed only by trained personnel of public health organizations mosquito abatement districts pest control operators or other quali...

Page 15: ...ISPENSE 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 i i i i DO NOT USE ANY SUBSTA...

Page 16: ...ttery is mounted securely and cable connections are proper and tight 9 Verify that all safety equipment is in place and is in proper working order 10 Verify that the flow rate control has been calibrated and is dispensing formulation in accordance with the manufacturers label requirements CAUTION BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY SPRAYING OPERATION THE OPERATOR SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH STARTING...

Page 17: ... and check oil level Add oil to bring level to Full mark on dipstick if required Oil capacity is about 1 5 quarts 1 4 liters if engine is not equipped with oil filter Oil capacity is about 1 75 quarts 1 7 liters if engine is equipped with oil filter Note Engine is shipped from factory without oil Before starting the engine check oil level Fuel Recommendations The engine will operate satisfactorily...

Page 18: ... THE RUN STOP SWITCH Position the kill switch on engine to ON This switch is located next to the starter button 4 START ENGINE Activate the spring loaded starter switch on the engine or activate the toggle switch on the remote control box to the start position NOTE To prevent overheating the engine starter motor do not activate the motor longer than 15 seconds at a time 5 SET ENGINE SPEED Allow th...

Page 19: ...the liquids viscosity and flow rate remains constant 2 The flow rate of the liquid governed by the speed of the liquid pump 3 The viscosity of the liquid Various liquids have different viscosities Viscosity is defined as a fluids resistance to flow commonly measured in units of a centipoises CP Generally the thicker the liquid the greater the viscosity and the higher the CP number Examples of some...

Page 20: ...for the liquid level to fall from the top line to the bottom line Once the flow ability of the liquid has been measured tables 1 and 2 can be used as an approximate guide for setting the pump flow rate and nozzle boom pressure for your spray application NOTE Periodically calibrate the flow ability meter using plain water Water should flow through the orifice such that the time between the top line...

Page 21: ...eir respective formulation labels Refer to the label of your formulation to determine the actual application rate before calibrating your machine to any of the above flow rates Once the flow ability of the formulation to be sprayed has been determined and the formulation pump has been calibrated select one of the three tables see next page that is closest to the flow ability of the formulation to ...

Page 22: ...PSI 3PSI 2PSI 1 30 5 VMD 6 1 VMD 13 8 VMD 14 5 VMD 15 2 VMD 5 150 6 2 VMD 8 5 VMD 15 5 VMD 18 9 VMD 20 3 VMD 12 360 7 9 VMD 11 8 VMD 17 4 VMD 23 VMD 25 7 VMD TABLE 4 LIQUID FLOW RATE OZ MIN LIQUID FLOW RATE ML MIN BOOM PRESSURE 8PSI 6PSI 4PSI 3PSI 2PSI 1 30 7 2 VMD 9 7 VMD 15 1 VMD 14 VMD 18 VMD 5 150 10 3 VMD 12 6 VMD 17 8 VMD 21 1 VMD 25 6 VMD 12 360 14 7 VMD 18 2 VMD 22 1 VMD 27 8 VMD 30 VMD No...

Page 23: ...re in the OFF position 3 Place the MANUAL SYNCROFLOW toggle switch which is located on the formulation pump control box into the Syncroflow position 4 If the required Output rate if 0 3 to 1 8 ounces per minute 9 ml min to 54 ml min contact the factory to set the rate range connections in the chassis interface boxto the LOW position then place the Function Select switch remote control box in eithe...

Page 24: ...shed at 10 MPH leave the rate knob into that position From this point on when the vehicle speed increases the output will automatically vary proportionately 12 At this point the OUTPUT light should also be ON If the range is adjusted beyond the limits of the measuring system the FAULT light will come ON 13 The Spray output can now be started and stopped by placing the OUTPUT switch in the ON or OF...

Page 25: ...cticides contain chemicals which are corrosive BATTERY WARNING 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 bums Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing 1 Check battery fluid level each week If the level is low add distilled wa...

Page 26: ...NANCE SCHEDULE TABLE 5 NOTE Change oil more often when operating in high ambient temperatures Clean air filters more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present See engine and blower manuals ...

Page 27: ...is used as a selector to route either formulation spray or flushing solution flush from their respective tanks to the nozzles This is done by placing the MODE switch located on the remote control box into either Spray or Flush position After each application of formulation it is necessary to flush the system 3 WAY SOLENOID VALVE FORMULATION FLUSH CONNECTIONS ...

Page 28: ... toggle switch on the remote control box in to the FLUSH position hold it in to the Flush position 2 Place SPRAY toggle switch on the remote control box in to the ON position 3 Flush for 3 to 5 minutes 4 Place SPRAY toggle switch on remote control box in to the OFF position 5 Release the momentary toggle switch on the remote control box from the FLUSH position FLUSH OPERATION SEQUENCE WITH REMOTE ...

Page 29: ... AND CLEAN THE SCREEN 1 Loosen and remove the bottom portion bowl from the housing body being careful not to loose the Atlas gasket seal ring 2 Remove and clean the fine wire mesh stainless steel screen 3 Check the Atlas gasket seal ring and replace if necessary CAUTION Do Not over tighten as damage to the Aflas gasket seal ring may occur Over tightening will not improve the seal Note If leakage o...

Page 30: ...nter 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 ...

Page 31: ...t on the rear of the nozzle that secures the nozzle to the nozzle boom There are two o rings within the nut used for sealing against the spray tube 3 Remove the black plastic clamping knob that is used to tighten the stainless clamp for retaining the nozzle to the boom assembly Remove the stainless steel clamp The nozzle should now be free from the boom assembly 4 Remove the 3 front plate mounting...

Page 32: ...zzle cone care must be taken to hold dimension A when reassembling Dimension A is the distance from the end of the spray tube to the front face of the nozzle cone Be careful not to damage the output end of the spray tube when disassembling Note what dimension A measures before disassembling nozzle ...

Page 33: ...e valve body and using a spanner nut P N 62650 15 remove the core housing for cleaning or rebuilding 4 Clean all parts thoroughly using a cleaning solvent 5 When reassembling the valve be sure that the body seal O ring is in place 6 Tighten gently 7 Re assemble coil assembly nameplate spacer and retainer clip Indicates parts supplied in rebuild kit P N 62650 14 NOTE A spanner nut P N 62650 15 will...

Page 34: ...n the following manner CAUTION NEVER ALLOW THE FLANGE ASSEMBLY TO BE DRAWN IN CONTACT WITH THE FLANGE OF THE QD BUSHING THERE SHOULD BE A GAP FROM 1 8 TO 1 4 BETWEEN THEM IF THE GAP IS CLOSED THE SHAFT IS SERIOUSLY UNDERSIZED OUTSIDE MOUNT 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 abo...

Page 35: ...gular 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 results Check parallel misalignment by laying the straight edge across the flange O D several places around the circumference of the coupling Parallel misalignment not to exceed 1 32 for best results ...

Page 36: ...ill 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 dirt off both ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...and dried If original shipping 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 TANK...

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Page 40: ... RUN TEE 25 1 63245 4 GAUGE LIQUID FILLED 26 1 444104 REDUCER COUPLING 1 8 X 1 4 27 1 63466 GUARD COUPLING FRONT 28 1 63468 GUARD COUPLING REAR 29 1 62855 ENGINE BLOWER MOUNTING AY 30 4 63327 FOOT EPDM RUBBER 31 4 49053 BUMPER RUBBER 2 5 32 1 62826 FRAME AY WELDED 33 6 121900 BOLT 1 4 20 X 1 34 1 62628 REMOTE CONTROL CABLE AY 35 1 64888 REMOTE CONTROL BOX AY 36 8 63621 WASHER FENDER 37 4 63151 BOL...

Page 41: ...6 BOLT M8 1 25 x 16 HEX 8 1 138485 WASHER LOCK 5 16 EXT 9 1 120393 WASHER FLAT 5 16 REG 10 1 63458 1 FLANGE AY 11 1 62549 KEY x 1 12 1 139009 SCREW SET 28 x 13 1 63460 7 BUSHING 1 14 1 62800 MUFFLER 18 HP VANG 15 2 159920 SCREW 10 24 x PH 16 2 120391 WASHER FLAT 10 REG 17 2 63189 STRUT HEAT SHIELD 18 2 63191 SCREW x TAP AB ZINC 19 2 9416904 WASHER FLAT 20 2 121753 WASHER LOCK EXT 21 1 63877 SHIELD...

Page 42: ...871 CUTPUT FLANGE AY 3 1 62823 ELBOW INPUT 4 1 62824 NIPPLE 2 5 NPT X 3 5 5 4 62805 LOCKING RING 6 1 62851 FILTER SILENCER 7 1 63460 6 BUSHING 7 8 BORE 5H 8 1 63458 1 FLANGE AY 9 1 62877 ANTI TURN WELD ASSEMBLY 10 1 120388 WASHER FLAT 3 8 REG 11 1 48034 6 LOCKNUT 3 8 16HX 12 1 63438 BOLT 25 20 X 1 5 GRADE 8 ...

Page 43: ...43 BOOM ASSEMBLY MAXI PRO 2D P N 64905 ...

Page 44: ...394 WASHER FLAT 3 8 REG 15 1 65128 1 PIN CLEVIS ADJUSTABLE 16 1 86690 5 CLAMP CABLE 17 1 157728 SCREW 1 4 20 X 5 8 18 2 120392 WASHER FLAT 1 4 19 1 9419454 NUT NYLOCK 1 4 20 20 1 64883 ARM AY RH 21 1 64889 ROD 3 8 DIA 22 2 120394 WASHER FLAT 3 8 REG 23 1 64900 E RING 3 8 24 4 120382 WASHER OCK 3 8 SPLIT 25 4 120377 NUT 3 8 16 HEX 26 1 64883 1 ARM AY LH 27 3 145463 NUT 1 4 T 28 4 10100 10 O RING 29...

Page 45: ...NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 1 64650 TUBE NOZZLE SPRAY 2 1 64647 BODY NOZZLE 3 1 10100 153 O RING 3 693 O D 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 250 STL GRIP ...

Page 46: ...46 FLEXIBLE COUPLING P N 67087 3 ITEM QUANTITY PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 1 62549 KEY 1 4 X 1 75 2 1 64360 7 BUSHING TYPE SH 1 3 2 67087 FLANGE AY SH70 4 1 63460 6 BUSHING TYP SH 875 ...

Page 47: ...860 ITEM QUANTITY PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 1 64088 1 TANK 12 2 GAL MACHINED 2 1 62578 4 CAP WITH GAUGE 3 1 85520 LABEL GASOLINE 4 1 62563 5 STANDPIPE SSTU 25 5 1 10105 CONNECTOR STANDPIPE 6 1 114628 SLEEVE 1 4 T 7 1 145463 NUT 1 4 T ...

Page 48: ...TION 1 1 62574 FORMULATION STANDPIPE AY 1A 1 62545 FORMULATION STANDPIPE 1B 2 62550 3 NUT 375 STL GRIP 1C 1 62573 2 CONNECTOR MALE MOD 2 1 63094 LABEL FORMULATION 3 1 64077 CAP AY MALE FILL 2 4 1 64002 TANK 15 GAL NAT POLY 5 1 64772 BUSHING 3 4 MPT X 3 8 FPT NYL 6 2 62554 4 FEMALE ELBOW 1 4FPT X 3 8T 7 1 62558 5 FILTER O RING AY ...

Page 49: ...592 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 ...

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Page 51: ...1 4 REG 3 2 121753 WASHER LOCK 1 4 EXTO 4 2 134551 NUT HEX 1 4 20 5 1 63850 SOLENOID 12V DC 6 1 62693 140 WIRE ASSEMBLY BLACK 7 1 20247 TIE CABLE 8 1 63849 ENCLOSURE RELAY 9 1 63874 BRACKET SOLENOID 10 1 120367 NUT HEX 1 4 28 11 1 63856 ROD SOLENOID ZINC PLATED 12 1 20414 INTERNAL HAIR PIN 13 1 63855 CHAIN SOLENOID CONNECTOR ...

Page 52: ...h 1 3 gallon tanks available in 115 and 230 VAC COMBUSTION ENGINE DRIVEN ULV AEROSOL GENERATORS Truck mounted Units powered by 8 9 11 18 and 20 HP four cycle OHV Gasoline Engines Diesel versions also available One two four and eight nozzle configurations Patented full remote control of boom functions rotation of turntable and angle of nozzles available on certain models Your choice of Gear Piston ...