Mankar HQ 30, HQ 20, HQ 45 Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANKAR HQ

ULV- Applicator for weed control

in areas of specialised cultivation such as nurseries, orchards and

vineyards, ornamental plant and vegetable gardens, as well as

agricultural, forestry, communal and non-cultivated lands.

The unit has been developed for t he undiluted

application of ROUNDUP products (Glyphosate).

Important:

Before application, carefully read the usage instructions for the unit and the plant protective agent!
Observe safety instructions!
For questions regarding plant pr ot ec t ive agent s , c onsult t he m anufacturer!
Observe the requirements and reg ional regulations for the use of herbicides and, if necessary,
obtain approval from the responsible authorities (e. g. environmental conservation agency)!
Application is to be performed only by a competent us er .

Remarks about usage of t he unit:

Settings: This system is not suitable for the application of water.

Use herbicides for testing the spr ay action and calibrat ion of the flow rate.
Usage: Position the spray hood directly above the ground –
if the spray hood is held too high, the danger of spray driftage exists.

Cleaning: Do not clean the unit with a high-pressure spray or an int ense water j et spray.
Storage: Store the unit at an angle of between ca. 45° (= work position) and 0° (= horizontal) to t he

floor (see picture).

Keep the applicator and pesticides out of the reach of children.

Noise emission from the unit equates to less than 70 dB(A).

Manufacturer:
Mantis ULV-Sprühgeräte GmbH

Germany 21502 Geesthacht, Vierlander Str. 11 a
Telephone [phone], FAX [phone]
Web: www.mantis-ulv.eu Email: [e-mail]

Work posit ion

Storage: correct

Storage: incorrect

max. 45°

over 45°

45°

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Noise emission from the unit equates to less than 70 dB (A).
Protective measures

Observe remarks in the usage instructions for the
pesticide regarding the safety of the user; wear
recommended body protection. Wear protective gloves
when filling the chemical.
Do not eat, smoke or drink while working with
pesticides.
Avoid chemical spillage without fail. After completion of the
work, thoroughly clean hands and face.
Thoroughly clean and dry the unit immediately following its
usage. Never use the mouth to blow out nozzles or other
small parts!

Keep pesticides and applicators away from children.
Assembly and preparation for the first application

Assembly of this unit is described on page 3.
Before the first application of the unit, allow the battery to charge for at least 8 hours. First plug the applicator plug into the
loading socket, then plug the charging device into the 230 V power outlet. After ca. 8 hours charging time, the battery has
reached its full voltage capacity. When the charging process is complete, first unplug the charging device from the 230 V
power outlet, then unplug the unit plug from the charger socket.
The spray width should be subsequently checked - ideally with a piece of cardboard laid out on the ground - and the flow
rate adjusted. If the unit is switched on the battery monitoring LED lights green (fig. page 3/4)

Before using the MANKAR HQ the breather hole of the lid has to be opened.
If the air-vent is closed there won’t be an even chemical flow.
After usage the breather hole has to be closed to prevent leaking.

General remarks about the function and regarding the application of the unit
Pesticides: This applicator was originally designed for the undiluted application of Roundup products (Glyphosate).

Practical experience has shown, however, that other herbicides can also be deployed in conjunction with this technology.
Considering the many products on the market with their differing formulations, it is not possible to provide a complete list
with application rate recommendations. The specifications depicted below for adjusting the applicator relate to the usage of
Roundup UltraMax (Glyphosate 450 gr/ltr). In general, all products with a comparable viscosity are suitable. If you intend to
use a product other than Roundup UltraMax, its application should be initially tested on a trial basis over a small area. In
any case, the usage instructions for the chosen herbicide should be observed along with the local requirements.
Because of the compatibility with the materials used never use aggressive, solvents containing cleaning agents or gasoline.

Applicator function: The rotating atomiser is driven by means of a rechargeable battery. Metering takes place by means of
a metering valve. Droplets are formed by the centrifugal force of the rotating atomiser. The droplets are discharged
downwards by the rotating atomiser through a step-free, adjustable segment. The residual chemical in the tank, not able to
be applied, is approximately 10 ml. This residual fluid can be refilled back into the original herbicide container.

Checking applicator function: Chemicals can flow at differing rates, more quickly or slowly, due to temperature variations.
For this reason, the flow rate depicted in the metering table must be checked and corrected as necessary. This technology
is not suitable for the application of water. Always use herbicides for testing the spray process and for calibrating the flow
rate. Check the rotating atomiser for cleanliness and free turning movement on a daily basis. Check the application volume
from time to time throughout the season.

Deployment of the applicator: Position the spray hood directly above the ground - if the spray hood is held too high, the
danger of spray driftage exists. During operation, chemical fluid will collect in the atomiser reservoir and can continue to drip
for few seconds after pressing the switch- valve unit. Make sure that the valve of the bottle lit is open before use. After
usage close the valve again to provide leakage.

Attention!
If there is any leakage the stop working and repair the unit.

Before lifting or tilting the spray hood, it is essential that the stop valve is closed and the atomiser motor is switched off.
Cleaning: It is common practice that spraying systems need a minimum of service and maintenance same applies for the

MANKAR HQ. Rinse the unit with warm clear water. To accelerate the cleaning procedure a cleaning agent like “tank­cleaner” can be used. Regular cleaning reduces sediments and prevents obstructions of the valve and blocking of the
atomizer.

1= open

0= closed

Draft of the bottle lid

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Scope of delivery and assembly

Dosing

MANKAR HQ 20

at a walking speed of 4 km/h and 20 °C Roudup PowerFlex

applied Pre-position Droplets per ml per

quantity desired metering knob minute minute

1l / ha A 33 1,3

2l / ha A-B 67 2,7

3l / ha B 100 4,0

3,75l / ha B-C 133 5,3

MANKAR HQ 30 MANKAR HQ 45

at a walking speed of 4 km/h and 20 °C Roudup PowerFlex at a walking speed of 4 km/h and 20 °C Roudup PowerFlex

applied Pre-position Droplets per ml per applied Pre-position Droplets per ml per

quantity desired metering knob minute minute quantity desired metering knob minute minute

1l / ha A 50 2,0 1l / ha B 75 3,0

2l / ha B 100 4,0 2l / ha B-C 150 6,0

3l / ha B-C 150 6,0 3l / ha C 225 9,0

3,75 l / ha C 200 8,0 3,75l / ha C-D 300 12,0

Contens: - MANKAR HQ

- Reservoir 0,5L HQ

- Charger 6V

- Shoulder strap

- Stretch covers for spray
hood

- Operating instructions

Insert the resevoir into the guide

rail and fix it with the k n urle d

head screw

MAKE SURE THAT YOU

CHARGE THE MANKAR

HQ

D

B

C

Droplets/min

O.K.

Droplets/min

ml/min