Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Sprayer Demco
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Page 1 OWNER/OPERA T ORS MANUAL 300 GALLON SPRA YER HCM Dethmers Manufacturing Company Dethmers Manufacturing Company Dethmers Manufacturing Company Dethmers Manufacturing Company Dethmers Manufacturing Company DOING OUR BEST TO PROVIDE YOU THE BEST DEMCO • Dethmers Mfg.
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Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4 Gerneral information ................................................................................
Page 4 Thank you for purchasing a Demco sprayer. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satisfied with your new piece of equipment.
Page 5 SAFETY T AKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED T O CALL YOUR A TTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOL VING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND SAFETY OF OTHERS. F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESUL T IN INJUR Y OR DEA TH.
Page 6 SAFETY ...YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Every year many accidents occur which could be avoided by a few seconds of thought and more careful approach to handling equipment. Y ou, the operator , can avoid accidents by observing precautions in this section.
Page 7 SAFETY SIGN LOCA TIONS Types of safety sign and locations on a HCM Sprayer are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with various safety signs, type of warning, and particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
Page 8 CAUTION! Do not exceed 20 MPH when loaded. 09/99 AG21002 D AG21002 F AA21014 A AB21014 C AG21001 G DD137 B AB21001 E ZA21002 H AA21026.
Page 9 SAFETY SIGN CARE Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. Safety signs are available from your distributor, dealer parts department, or the factory.
Page 10 BEFORE OPERA TION: Carefully study and understand this manual. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts. Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes. It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and eye protection be worn.
Page 11 NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on or in the tractor or equipment. Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
Page 12 HIGHW A Y AND TRANSPORT OPERA TIONS • SAFETY CHAINS: If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway , Always follow state and local regulations regarding safety chains and auxiliary lighting. Be sure to check with local law enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations.
Page 13 • Watch for obstructions overhead and side to side while transporting. • Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for increased length and weight of sprayer when making turns, or stopping.
Page 14 BOL T TORQUE TORQUE DA T A FOR ST ANDARD NUTS, BOL TS, AND CAPSCREWS. T ighten all bolts to torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically , using bolt chart as guide. Replace hardware with same grade bolt.
Page 15 AXLE INST ALLA TION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Begin by resting the Frame (#3) on saw horses, barrels or some other solid object, so that the frame is about 36" off the ground. 2. Slide the Axle Tube (#12) through the Frame (#3) as shown. 3.
Page 16 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Attach the Wheel Carriers (#25) to the Axle Tube with two 1/2" square u-bolts (#48) and four nylon locknuts (#45) on each side. DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS AT THIS TIME. 5. Slide the wheel carriers into position for your particular row spacing (30" or 40" rows).
Page 17 T ONGUE AND HITCH INST ALLA TION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8. Fasten tongue (#10) to frame (#3) using ten 1/2" x 1-1/4" (# 43) and two 1/2" x 1-1/2" (#44) bolts, and nylon locknuts (#45) on bottom side of tongue. Also add a 1/2” Flat washer (#46) to each hole on bottom side of tongue.
Page 18 PLA TFORM, STEP AND HANDRAIL INST ALLA TION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Bolt the Platform Mounting Brackets (#4) to the frame using four 1/2" x 1-1/4" hex head bolts (#43) and nylon locknuts.
Page 19 TRUSS-T BOOM INST ALLA TION 19. Begin by bolting on the Boom Mounting Plate (supplied with Truss-T Boom) using four 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex head bolts (#2) and nylon locknuts (#3). NOTE: Use the hole to the inside of the mounting plate as shown.
Page 20 SAFETY STAND LOCK ASSEMBLY 27. Install lock spring (#24) and 1/2" flatwasher (#46) into small tube on safety stand holder (#19) as shown. 28. Insert Lockpin (#23) through tube into spring and lock washer. 29. Place 5/32" x 1" cotter pin (#38) between flatwasher and wall of tube into lock pin.
Page 21 MANUAL BOOM CONTROL, P ANEL MOUNT INST ALLA TION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (For electric control panel mounting location see page 22) 30. Bolt on manual panel mount (#7) using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" bolts (#1), flat washers (#3) and nylon locknuts (#2).
Page 22 HYPRO BEL T DRIVE MOUNTING AND CENTRIFUGAL PUMP PLUMBING NOTE: Thread sealant should be applied to all threaded fittings before assembly . 1 10 29 13 13 2 13 13 14 14 16 16 18 19 19 21 22 22 2.
Page 23 Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION. ACE HYDRAULIC PUMP PARTS LIST ACE CENTRIFUGAL HYDRAULIC PUMP MOUNTING 40. Begin by bolting the pump hanger (#1) to the frame with four 3/8" x 1-1/4" bolts, two flatwashers and four nylon locknuts as shown.
Page 24 ROLLER PUMP P ARTS BREAKDOWN NOTE: Mount the Tee Valve (#19) to the Horizontal Valve Mounting Bracket (#9; on page 21) using two 3/8" x 1- 1/4" hex head bolts (#29) and nylon locknuts (#30).
Page 25 NOTE: Apply thread sealant to the fittings. Do not use seal- ant on external threads of tank outlet fitting . REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION QUICK REFILL (CPTK1) PARTS LIST Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION. 1. BM1140 2 1-1/4"MPT Nipple (GFP) 2.
Page 26 FOAM MARKER, ELECTRIC CONTROL P ANEL, AND HAND GUN ST ORAGE BRACKET MOUNTING LOCA TIONS MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 45. Mount the mounting brackets (#2 & 3), using four 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts, flatwashers and nylon locknuts, provided with foam marker .
Page 27 HCM (300 GALLON) MAIN P ARTS BREAKDOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 4 5 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 20 21 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 39 40 41 41 43 43 43 43 43 43 44 .
Page 28 REF. PART NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION HCM (300 GALLON) MAIN P ARTS LIST 1. PE300RA 1 300 gallon Poly Tank w/agitation 5478R 1 10" dia. Lid with external threads 2. - 2 Tank Strap (4" x 82") - 09828 - 4" Polyester Strap (Black) - 05784-95 2 Large Strap Anchor 3.
Page 29 Flat Uniform Sprayer Pattern 6" to 7" 40" Nozzle Spacing FLOODJET TIPS FOR BROADCAST SPRAYING Liquid Capacity Gallons Per Acre Nozzle Orifice Pressure In 4568 1 0 No. Dia. In PSI. GPM. MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH TKSS2 .046" 10 .20 7.
Page 30 SPRA YER CHECKLIST : Downtime caused by field breakdowns is costly and time consuming. Many breakdowns can be eliminated by periodic equipment maintenance. By spending time reviewing this checklist before seasonal spraying application time and following proper after-season care, you can save time and money later.
Page 31 NOTES.
Page 32 DETHMERS MFG. COMPANY P.O. BOX 189 4010 320th St., BOYDEN, IA. 51234 PH: (712) 725-2311 or (712) 725-2302 FAX: (712) 725-2380 TOLL FREE: 1-800-54DEMCO (1-800-543-3626).
An important point after buying a device Demco Sprayer (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
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If you already are a holder of Demco Sprayer, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Demco Sprayer.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Demco Sprayer. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Demco Sprayer along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
