Micron Technology manual Introduction, Specification, AU8000 Sprayhead, Tank and Blower

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1. INTRODUCTION

The AU8000 Sprayer consists of a Micronair AU8000 sprayhead mounted on a knapsack mistblower.

The sprayhead provides a narrow, easily controlled spectrum of spray droplets to ensure an even distribution of product with a minimum of wastage. Air from the mistblower rotates the atomiser and is then directed into the airstream which carries the spray safely away from the operator and ensures maximum swath width and penetration of foliage.

The AU8000 sprayer is intended for use in agriculture, public health spraying, migratory pest control (locust, armyworm etc.) and in any other application where a safe, effective, portable sprayer is required. It can be used with conventional water-based chemicals (both solutions and solids in suspension) and with specialised ULV formulations. The unit is supplied with easily interchangeable restrictors for quick and easy calibration of output rate for all chemicals and application techniques.

Regardless of chemical type or application rate, the AU8000 sprayhead ensures optimum coverage of the target with a minimum wastage of chemical due to incorrectly sized droplets or run-off.

The AU8000 sprayhead is also available separately as a conversion kit for use with an existing mistblower. For satisfactory operation, the air output from the mistblower must be as shown in the specification below.

2. SPECIFICATION

AU8000 Sprayhead

Length:

30 cm

Diameter:

15 cm

Weight:

1.5 Kg

Air inlet tube dia:

65 mm

Chemical flow rate:

0.02 – 1.20 litres/min

Spray droplet size:

Adjustable 40 – 200 microns VMD subject to formulation used

Tank and Blower

Chemical tank capacity:

17 litres max

Weight (empty):

10.7 Kg

Engine:

77 cc 5 HP (3.6 KW) 2-stroke

Fuel tank capacity:

2 litres

Fuel consumption:

2 litres/hour approx

Blower output:

20 m3/min

Air velocity:

125 m/sec at outlet

MICRONAIR AU8000 SPRAYER

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Contents Sprayer Table of Contents Tank and Blower SpecificationIntroduction AU8000 SprayheadAssembly Operation of Standard Sprayer OperationMicronair AU8000 Sprayer Controls for Pump and Suction Filling Valve Operation of Sprayer with Chemical PumpOperation of Sprayer with Filling Pump Health and SafetyMicronair AU8000 Sprayer Output Rate of Chemical CalibrationCoverage of Sprayer Swath Width Metres Litre/tree Adjustment of Droplet Size Setting Marks on Blade MaintenancePossible Engine Faults and Remedies Knapsack Mistblower Routine MaintenanceUnsteady Engine RPM or Tendency to Stop Maintenance of Sprayhead Micronair AU8000 Sprayer Description Quantity Parts ListsAU8000 Sprayhead AU8000 Atomiser AU8000 Atomiser Conversion Factors
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