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Selection
Use
Maintenance
Calibration
Andrew Greess
NMVMA
Albuquerque, Nov 2013
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Ground Rules:
- If you don’t use backpacks >>>> substitute
- Don’t assume “common” sense
- Share Experiences
- Ask Questions, or else... (this will be really boring!)
Selection
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Standardize
Selection
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Standardize Buy Quality
Selection
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Standardize Buy Quality
- Check: Spray Valve & Pump - Unless you don’t take care of your stuff
Vs.
Selection
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Selection
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Standardize Buy Quality Good Design
- Easy to Use - Comfort - Access to Filter - Easy to Maintain
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Standardize Buy Quality Good Design Availability of Replacement Parts
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Standardize Buy Quality Good Design Availability of Replacement Parts Availability of Multiple Spray Tips
Use
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Secure It Inspect It Pressure Issues Spray Wand is NOT a Crowbar! Prevent Freezing Assign Equipment to one Person Report Problems
Secure It
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Secure It
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Secure It
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Secure It
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Secure It
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Inspect & Test It
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Inspect & Test It Is it: - Secure? - Intact? - Leaking? - Working Properly?
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Pressure Issues - Don’t Overpressurize
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Pressure Issues - Don’t Overpressurize
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Pressure Issues - Don’t Overpressurize
- Release the Pressure
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Proper Use - Your Spray Wand is NOT
a Crowbar!
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Proper Use - Your Spray Wand is NOT
a Crowbar!
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Prevent Freezing
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Assign to 1 Person No Sharing! Individual responsibility extends equipment life
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Report Problems Problems ALWAYS get Worse!
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Report Problems Problems ALWAYS get Worse! - It leaks - It doesn’t hold pressure - It doesn’t spray right - It doesn’t sound right - It doesn’t feel right
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Maintenance – By Technician – By Management
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Maintenance – By Technician
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Check the filter (know where it is!)
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Check the filter
Clean it Out
Maintenance – By Technician
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Check the filter
Clean it Out
Maintenance – By Technician
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Check the filter
Clean it Out
Clean/replace tips
Maintenance – By Technician
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Check the filter
Clean it Out
Clean/replace tips
Use this
Maintenance – By Technician
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Check the filter
Clean it Out
Clean/replace tips
Use this
Not this
Maintenance – By Technician
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Clean the filter
Clean it Out
Clean/replace tips
Grease it
Maintenance – By Technician
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Clean the filter
Clean it Out
Clean/replace tips
Grease it
Carry Emergency Repair Kit
Maintenance – Management
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Maintenance – Management
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Preventative Maintenance – Saves $$
Maintenance – Management
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Preventative Maintenance – Saves $$
Spot Checks
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Preventative Maintenance – Saves $$
Spot Checks
Training & Retraining
Maintenance – Management
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Preventative Maintenance – Saves $$
Spot Checks
Training & Retraining
Assign Equipment to Individuals
Maintenance – Management
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Preventative Maintenance – Saves $$
Spot Checks
Training & Retraining
Assign Equipment to Individuals
Track Problems
Calibration
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Calibration
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Use only Water
For a given set of circumstances - Backpack - Tip - Adjustment - User/speed/rate - Temperature
Calibration – 2 Ways
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Gallons per Job Easy
Gallons per Acre Difficult
Calibration – Gallons/Acre
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1. Measure out specific area, e.g., 1000 sq. ft.
2. Fill backpack w/ specific volume, 4 gallons
3. Bring backpack up to desired pressure
4. Methodically apply to area
5. Measure remaining water
Assume: - We sprayed 1 gallon for 1000 square feet
Calibration
Assume: - We sprayed 1 gallon for 1000 square feet - Product Label Rate (Pendulum) 1.3 – 1.8 oz/1000 sq. ft. Assume 1.8 oz/1000 sq. ft.
Calibration
Assume: - We sprayed 1 gallon for 1000 square feet - Product Label Rate (Pendulum) 1.3 – 1.8 oz/1000 sq. ft. Assume 1.8 oz/1000 sq. ft. 1 gallon = 1.8 oz chemical = 1.8 oz 1000 sq. ft. 1000 sq. ft. 1 gallon
Calibration
Calibration The Answer:
1.8 oz chemical/1 gallon of water 4 x 1.8 oz = 7.2 oz chemical/4 gallon backpack sprayer to cover 4000 sq. ft. FOR THE GIVEN CONDITIONS
Backpack Sprayers Summary
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Backpack Sprayers Summary
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Standardize/Quality
Backpack Sprayers Summary
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Standardize/Quality
Train on proper use
Backpack Sprayers Summary
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Standardize/Quality
Train on proper use
Perform regular maintenance
Backpack Sprayers Summary
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Standardize/Quality
Train on proper use
Perform regular maintenance
Perform periodic calibration
Backpack Sprayers Summary
Our Equipment. Your Success. www.qspray.com
Standardize/Quality
Train on proper use
Perform regular maintenance
Perform periodic calibration
These points apply to most spray equipment!
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