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HARDI
®
COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Nozzle Selection
SWIRL PLATE
used in conjunction with cone nozzle to
create desired spray pattern. These swirls work with 1553
series cone nozzles. Grey, blue, or black swirls are used to
create hollow cone effect. White swirls are used to create
full cone effect.
HOLLOW CONE CERAMIC NOZZLES
for high pressure
and high volume fungicide and insecticide application.
LARGE DROPLET HOLLOW CONE NOZZLE
for use
where drift must be kept to a minimum. These nozzles must
always be fitted with 1553 nozzles and grey swirl plates.
50,80 or 100 mesh screens are normally used with these
nozzles.
Grey
Blue
Black
White
1299
371077
LARGE DROPLET FLAT SPRAY TIP IN 150 DEGREE
SPRAY ANGLE.
Always used in conjunction with 1553-14-
16-18 or 20 cone nozzle. 50,80 or 100 mesh screens are
normally used with these nozzles.
371551
SOLID STREAM NOZZLE
for high volume liquid fertilizer
application. In this application, the 1553 nozzle is always
used with 330013 o-ring and 50,80 or 100 mesh screens.
HARDI
®
QUINTASTREAM - 5 HOLE LIQUID FERTIL-
IZER NOZZLE
Five streams of liquid are distributed at
different angles and flows. Highest flow is from the middle
stream and lowest in the outer; overlapping streams. This
allows for boom movements that do not influence distribu-
tion. Boom heights of 20” can be used as safely as 30”.
1553 less swirl
372011
thru
372019
HOLLOW CONE NOZZLES
for high pressure and high
volume insecticide application in row crops. 1553 nozzles
are ALWAYS used with swirl plates shown below EXCEPT
when used as solid stream nozzles. 50,80, or 100 mesh
screens are normally used with these nozzles.
1553
Must add swirl to
produce hollow
cone pattern
The following tables show what types of spray nozzles are suitable for different applications. It is important
to use the correct nozzle.