Set-up and Maintenance for CP® Flat Fan Carousels
TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
CP® Carousels have quarter-turn quick change bodies. They attach standard check valve fittings for quick-turn caps. The nozzle bodies are nylon. The tip wheels are 30% glass-filled polypropylene. Tips are glass filled polypropylene.
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TUNE-UP TIPS
Like all precision equipment, CP® Nozzles perform better with good maintenance. During the season, make sure that the stainless steel nuts are tight enough to provide heavy drag on the seals, as nuts may loosen through vibration and repeated orifice changes. This will minimize debris accumulation around seal and detent ball and spring.
We recommend the following be done prior to the beginning of each new season:
- Holding the nozzle upright, remove nut and tip wheel. Turn nozzle upside down catching the detent spring and ball on a towel. Blow out detent chamber. Thoroughly wipe all dust residue from seal, selector, deflector wheel and nozzle body.
- Fill detent spring chamber with marine bearing grease. Push spring and detent ball into chamber. Install tips, tip wheel, washer and nut.
- Tighten nut so there is heavy drag on the seal.
This maintenance is especially recommended when liquid fertilizer has been used. Liquid fertilizer can be drying enough to cause the detent to lock, if not well lubricated.
CP Nozzle Patent #4,461,426 Check Valve Patent #5,190,074
CP Carousel Patent #5,884,847 CP Turbo Patent #6,460,783