Description
The City of Eastman is seeking to replace their current mosquito sprayer with a newer model. The sprayer will be mounted on the back of a truck and used to spray all around the town and city limits. The required specifications include a minimum 9.5 HP gasoline engine, rotary lobe positive displacement blower, 12-volt DC adjustable output pump, 360-degree aluminum nozzle, and corrosion-resistant tanks. The sprayer must be capable of producing ULV droplet sizes around 20 microns and meet label application requirements at speeds up to 10 MPH.
• Minimum 9.5 HP gasoline engine
• Overhead valve (OHV), single-cylinder or equivalent
• Electric start required
• Rotary lobe positive displacement blower or equivalent
• Minimum 180 CFM airflow at approx. 3600 RPM
• 12-volt DC adjustable output pump
• Positive displacement type
• Output range: 0 – 20 oz/min (minimum adjustable range)
• 360-degree aluminum nozzle or equivalent
• Capable of producing consistent ULV droplet size
• Chemical/Formulation Tank: Minimum 15 gallons, corrosion resistant
• Fuel Tank: Minimum 1.5 gallons, with gauge
• Flush Tank: Minimum 1.5 quarts, corrosion resistant
• Pistol grip or remote cab-mounted control system
• Functions must include: Main power switch, Engine start/stop, Spray on/off, Tank/flush selector