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

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