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Folsom California 95630 USA
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Quick Start Instructions
These Quick Start Instructions are intended to supplement, not replace, the complete EDA Inc. Instruction Manual, State or Federal Safety Regulations, or any site-specific safety rules.
Please read and follow important information regarding the handling and use of the Inverse Bottle System after these Quick Start Instructions.
Plant Spraying
1. Initialize the Booth by pulling out on the red EMERGENCY OFF button. The controller will go
through a short motion routine to find the spray nozzle's home position.
2. Check that the MAIN AIR SUPPLY toggle
is OFF. Be sure the Spray Pressure is zero.
3. Open the Bottle Door. Note: If the air is not
OFF before opening the door, the system will
audibly exhaust air automatically.
4. Set the plant height by either lowering
(extending) the spray nozzle, or raising the
shelf, or both.
Place the test flat on the shelf inside the Spray
Booth.
5. Insert a bottle containing the test liquid into the brass cap. Hand Tighten. Rotate the Bottle to the inverted position. Check for leaks. Rest the bottle on the back support. Close and latch the door.
6. Set the Spray Pressure per the test protocol. Pressure is indicated on the digital Pressure Gauge.
Pressure is increases/decreased using the Precision Regulator. Toggle the MAIN AIR SUPPLY to ON.
7. Set the Boom Speed using the thumbwheel (calibrated in inches/second). Maximum speed is 25 in/sec
(1 mph = 18 in/sec). Attempts to set a speed set higher than 25 in/sec will default back to 25 in/sec.
8. Close and latch the front door on the Spray Booth.
9. Push the SPRAY CYCLE button to start boom movement and the spray. The green SPRAY light will
indicate when the spray valve is open and the spray should be observed.
10. When the boom returns to HOME, the Spray Cycle is finished. Allow fumes to vent, open the Booth
door and remove the test flat.
Calibration/ Tubing Rinse
1. Perform Steps 1 through 5 above if necessary.
2. Set spray time on the dual purpose thumbwheel. This is the precise time, in seconds, that the controller
will spray liquid for calibration or rinsing purposes. Maximum time is 99 seconds.
3. If calibrating the spray, place a cylinder or other suitable container in the center of the shelf at a height to
catch all sprayed liquid.
4. Press CALIBRATION button. The Boom will slowly move to the center of the booth, pause for five
seconds, then start the spray for the time set by the thumbwheel. Note the green SPRAY light will
indicate when the spray nozzle is open.
5. After spraying and a slight pause, the Boom will retract to Home and the Calibration Cycle is over.
Special Instructions Regarding Bottle Handling
hazardous materials such as regulated herbicides. It is the responsibility of all who handle these liquids, including those used in conjunction with the EDA Spray Booth, to be sure there are no safety or
environmental problems or potential problems.
1. Spray Pressure. “New” (unused) bottles have been pressure tested by the industry. Reported burst
strengths were well over 100 psi, much higher then normal agricultural spray pressures. However,
there is a possibility that some of these bottles may not always hold the pressure, especially if they are
reused or damaged. It is imperative that the EDA Spray Booth User understand the limitation of these
bottles.
Normal agricultural spray pressures are in the 20 to 30 psi range. In most situations, using a new
condition of the bottle.
Do not use bottles that have any apparent damage. Look for “crinkling” or lines in the plastic. Raise
the pressure inside the bottle slowly. Watch for leaks. If there is any question, do not use the bottle.
The safest practice is to use new bottles only.
Safety first!
2. Bottle Labeling. There are Federal, State and facility rules regarding proper handling of bottles
responsibility of the User to be aware of, and comply with, all of these regulations.
At a minimum, all bottles must be properly labeled before use. Labels are available from EDA Inc., as
well as other suppliers.
3. Disposal. Bottles that once contained hazardous materials must be disposed properly. Most
locations and situations allow “triple rinsing” followed by “bottle integrity destruction” ( i.e., poke
some holes in the bottle so no one will accidentally reuse it).
There are some situations where other disposal methods may be required. These include materials that
don’t rinse well or otherwise remain inside the bottle. Hazardous materials and containers must be
disposed of properly.
Contact: Jim Mahar
(916) 941-5376 voice
jpmahar@eda-inc.net
10/2010
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