ESS MaxCharge, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Electrostatic Spraying Systems Owner s Manual ESS MaxCharge Spraygun Owner s Manual ESS MaxCharge Spraygun ...

Page 2: ...e spraygun Electrostatic Spraying Systems Inc 62 Morrison St Watkinsville GA 30677 2749 CE certification applied for Copyright 2009 Electrostatic Spraying Systems Inc All Rights Reserved This manual last updated November 23 2009 ...

Page 3: ... productive use of the Spraygun Essential cleaning instructions should be followed to maintain your sprayer at peak efficiency Please carefully read and follow all instructions for your own safety and the safety of others around you Thank you We appreciate your business and are proud that you have selected an ESS sprayer for your operation Your new spraygun has been thoroughly tested and calibrate...

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Page 5: ...Liquid filter assembly 8 Nozzle assembly 9 Pre spray check 10 Post spray check 10 The batteries 11 Yearly spraygun service 12 Spraying with your ESS sprayer 13 Siphoning 14 Alternate sprayer guns 15 Spraying with optional sprayguns 15 A note about operating temperatures 16 Trouble Shooting Guide 16 Spraygun service parts drawing 17 Spraygun service parts key 18 Flow disk chart 18 ESS Warranty 19 W...

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Page 7: ... sult is uniform spray coverage on hidden areas deep inside of the plant canopy where other sprayers miss The MaxCharge nozzle is easy to clean and corrosion proof The inte rior ceramic outlet resists wear three times better than stainless steel outlets These features combine to give the best spray coverage on the market This quality product is virtually maintenance free and assures you of savings...

Page 8: ...t Use the Spraygun ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual Before operating equipment become familiar with all caution and warning decals affixed to the sprayer Do not allow a child to operate the Spraygun Do not allow adults to operate the sprayer without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons and animals Do not apply chemicals when weather conditions fav...

Page 9: ...e power supply The rechargeable 9 volt batteries are in the handle of the Spraygun The electrostatic charge imparted to the spray is not strong enough to harm people Some people report feeling a tingle or a slight stinging sensation when the spray from the nozzle falls on their bare skin Location of 9 volt rechargeable battery pack in the handle of the spraygun 9v ...

Page 10: ...ects 16 Clean the nozzle assembly Sil Glyde is an excellent silicone based protective lubricant You may purchase it directly from ESS S N 3174 Whichever comes first Spraygun Maintenance Schedule Please observe the recommended maintenance schedule for your Spraygun in order to preserve spray quality and the working life of the unit If you use heavy wettable powders to spray or if you operate the Sp...

Page 11: ... holding the sleeve up push the socket onto the quick connect plug 3 Release the sleeve 4 Pull on the socket body to ensure that it is properly seated and cannot be pulled off the plug when the sleeve is down The air connection The end of the air line hose connects to the air leader of the spraygun The air leader of the spraygun is below the liquid leader and is easily recognizable because its con...

Page 12: ...tside the base of the Spraygun in the air hose It filters dirt out of the air lines It s easy to tell the Air Filter from the Liquid Filter Assembly because the Air Filter is in a silver colored casing Replacement parts for the air filter assembly are available as a kit The kit includes a filter and large and small o rings Order using ESS part number 231 NOTE The Spraygun To clean the air filter 1...

Page 13: ...r lock it in place by pulling up the lock and hooking the trigger 3 To stop spraying when the trigger is not locked let go of the trigger To clean the trigger 1 Unthread the brass bolt on the top of the spraygun with a 5 8 socket wrench Be careful not to lose the spring plunger copper washer and small brass bushing inside the trigger Note how they fit inside so they may be replaced properly 2 Chec...

Page 14: ...isk Item 10 which is inside the cap The sprayer will not function correctly without the flow disk 2 Remove the strainer Item 11 from the 1 8 NPT body 3 If the 1 8 NPT body contains residue clean it with compressed air or clean water 4 Clean the strainer with compressed air or clean water If residue still remains in the 50 mesh screen disassemble the strainer Unscrew the top brass part from the bot...

Page 15: ...ning schedule should be sooner To clean the nozzle assembly 1 Slide the hood over the nozzle cover 2 Unscrew the cover from the nozzle base and remove the Teflon ring Clean any debris from around the nozzle tip Note There is a small o ring in the nozzle around the base of the tip take care that it doesn t fall off If it does clean it and press back into place Also take care not to damage the nozzl...

Page 16: ... II Preparing the Tank Mix If you will be spraying wettable powders it is a good idea to use a compatibility agent with the water and tank mix Compatibility agents are chemicals mixed with the water that make mixing easier and keep heavy concentrations uniformly in suspension Some brand name additives are COMPLIMENT UNITE and BALANCE Check with your local chemical supplier for others that are avai...

Page 17: ...eed to be replaced Replace with nickel hydride rechargeable batteries Order the spraygun s replacement battery pack from ESS To change the batteries 1 Unscrew the two 6 32 x 1 2 Phillips head machine screws which hold the battery cover in place 2 While holding the leads in one hand gently disconnect the batteries from the leads Be careful not to tear the leads off the wires or to tear the lead wir...

Page 18: ...not available wrap the spraygun in bubble wrap place it in a strong cardboard box and surround the gun handle with foam packing Include a return shipping address and a telephone number A form is provided for you at the back of this manual Ship the spraygun via UPS or Parcel Post to Electrostatic Spraying Systems Inc 62 Morrison Street Watkinsville GA 30677 Yearly service will be conducted within o...

Page 19: ...rovide a more even coating This gives the fine mist produced by the MaxCharge nozzle room to develop into a chaotic cloud that will be attracted to the target surface 3 Hold the spraygun at right angles to the target surface Starting at the highest point and using zig zag horizontal strokes about 1 meter 3 ft wide spray down to the lowest point Try to have each stroke overlap the previous stroke b...

Page 20: ...ng The sprayer s design relies on siphoning of the liquid from the backpack tank If your spraygun is held above your head the liquid will not spray properly To get the best performance from your sprayer hold the spraygun no higher than your shoulder ...

Page 21: ...ame will deliver 200 mL minute and only reach 12 to 15 feet 3 7 m to 4 6 m Volume mL min Spray distance Can you hold the spraygun above your head Single nozzle 161 cover 59 flow disk 170 mL min 15 to 20 ft Yes Double headed 161 cover 59 flow disk 100 mL min per nozzle average 12 to 15 ft No Double headed 140 cover 59 flow disk 100 mL min per nozzle average 15 to 18 ft Yes Triple headed 140 cover 5...

Page 22: ...spits Spray is freezing due to Make sure that water temperature is at least 50 10 C evaporative cooling Liquid filters are clogged Clean the Liquid Filter Assembly See the Liquid Filter Assembly section of this manual Loose liquid or air fitting Inspect hose quick connects at case and at spraygun leader Make sure that all liquid fittings and air fittings are properly seated Dirty Trigger Clean the...

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Page 24: ...d 1 2 NC 5764 Nozzle Cover 1 3 5771 O Ring Internal 1 4 AP 5694 Teflon Ring 1 5 NB 5983 Nozzle Body Greenhouse 1 Note Must Send Spraygun In For Repair 6 5770 O Ring External 1 7 3731 Repair Kit Trigger 1 8 767 Cap Flow Regulator 1 9 768 Adapter 1 8 27 FPT 1 10 1755 Orifice Disk Flow Disk 1 11 437 Strainer 50 Mesh 1 12 770 Body 1 8 27 FPT Greenhouse 1 13 227 Filter Air In Line 1 14 231 Repair Kit A...

Page 25: ...TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS MADE IN WRITING AND IS SIGNED BY A CORPORATE OFFICER OF ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING SYSTEMS INC To vendor items which carry their own warranties such as but not limited to en gines air compressors and liquid pumps Electrostatic Spraying Systems Inc shall supply replacement parts at list price pending the warranty inves...

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