Demco Sprayer manual

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. Co. • 4010 320th St. • P .O. Box 189 • Boyden, IA 51234 PH: (712) 725-[...]

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Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4 Gerneral information ............................................................................................... 4 Safety , Signal W ords ..........................................................[...]

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. If you have any questions regarding the applications of certain solutions or chemicals, contact your chemical supplier and follow chemical manufacturer recommendations as well as all licensing [...]

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. THIS SYMBOL MEANS A TTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOL VED! SIGNAL WORDS Note: use of t[...]

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. T o avoid personal injury , study precautions and insist those workin[...]

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. A B E C H F G D A AB21014 - W arning Observe Followin[...]

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. How to install safety s[...]

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.  The operator may come in contact with certain materials w[...]

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.  Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust your equipment while it is moving.  When halting operation, even periodically, set the tractor or towing vehicle brakes, disengage the PTO, shut off the [...]

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. If required safety chains should be obtained [...]

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. • Good Maintenance is your responsibility . Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.[...]

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. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, high-strength Grade 5 hex bolts are used throughout assembl[...]

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. Center the Axle Tube in the frame. Secure in place with one 1/2" square U-bolt (#48) and two[...]

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). NOTE: Check the position of the wheel carrier [...]

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. 9. Fasten the Clevis Hitch (#22) to th[...]

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. 16. Bolt the Platform (#8) to the Mounting Brackets (#4) using four 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex head bolts (#39), flatwashers (#42) and nylon [...]

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. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 20. Attach the Truss-T Boom Center Section to the Mounting Plates usin[...]

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. BOOM CARRIER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION[...]

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). 31. Insert lower valve mounting bracket (#5) into panel mount on frame and tighten 3/8&[...]

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 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 26 9 28 42 32 32 34 4 6 5 25 17 31 12 14 13 30 11 13 8 35 36 39 38 37 4 5 13 14 13 31 33 34 34 40 33 33 20 10 27 20 7 28 4 HYPRO B[...]

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. 41. Bolt pump (#2) to hanger using two 7/16" x 1-1/2" bo[...]

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). REF. PART NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ROLLER PUMP PLUMBING PARTS LIST Vertical Panel Mount 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 3 3 4 4 4 4[...]

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. BTT114 2 1-1/4" FPT Tee (GFP) 3. A114-112 1 1-1/4" M[...]

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 . 46. Mount the electric control panel (#7) using four 3/8" x 1" bolts, lock[...]

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 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 52 43 43 43 43 41 45 45 45 45 47 47 48 51 35 41 41 2 2 53 45 43 See Next Page for Parts List[...]

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. 02713-10 1 HCM Main Frame 4. 02714-10 2 Platform Mounting Brack[...]

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 7.4 6.0 4.9 3.7 3.0 20 .28 10.5 8.4 6.9 5.2 4.2 30 .35 12.9 10.3 8.7 6.5 5.2 40 .40 14.8 11.8 9.9 [...]

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. NOTE: DETHMERS MANUFACTURIN[...]

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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)[...]