Set-up and Maintenance for
CP® Three-Way Floater Turbo Nozzles and Combos





Selector-to-seal tension is pre-set and held by the stainless steel nut to cause heavy drag, allowing rotation of selector while maintaining proper seal during rotation. Mount nozzle so that arrow on nozzle housing is on top and nozzle body is oriented between 0ø and 30ø of parallel with the ground with " Maximum 60" centers for REGULAR Volume " Maximum 40" centers for LOW Volume.

Turn selector to desired orifice number. With number close to arrow at top of nozzle, continue to turn selector until it clicks into place. Number should be directly under arrow. For shut-off, selector handle should be in the 6 o'clock position, pointing straight down. Set up the 3-way deflector according to the chart below. Care should be taken to line up deflector mark with arrow on top of nozzle.

Check chart below for flow rates. Determine desired GPM, appropriate orifice/deflector, pressure and speed for product label requirements and climactic conditions. Adjust orifice and deflector, pressure and boom height to give 100% overlap at the target-either ground or crop canopy.

3 Way deflector Settings for Low and Regular Volume Nozzles Low-s Low-S

Regular-s		 Low-M Low-M

Reg-S		 Low-M

Reg-M		 Low-M

Reg-M		 Low-L Low-L

Reg-M		 Reg-L Reg-L Reg-L
CP Oriface Pressure 2.5 GPM 5 7.5 10 15 20 24 30 40 50 60
10 PSI 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.40 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00
20 PSI 0.35 0.71 1.06 1.41 2.12 2.83 3.39 4.20 5.66 7.07 8.49
30 PSI 0.43 0.87 1.30 1.73 2.60 3.46 4.16 5.20 6.93 8.66 10.40
40 PSI 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.80 6.00 8.00 10.00* 12.00*


TROUBLESHOOTING

If individual nozzle pattern is distorted, the

  • Deflector surface may be nicked or worn. Rotate deflector until pattern is smooth
  • Orifice may have debris causing distortion. Change orifice to see if problem stops.

    • If nozzle "locks up" or won't turn normally, debris may be trapped between the selector and seal. Cleaning seal and bottom of selector and lubricating, at detent hole, with a small amount of marine bearing grease should free turn motion. If selector is etched or damaged, it is easily replaced. Re-set selector-to-seal tension to create heavy drag. If drift is a problem, adjust any combination of the following to obtain satisfactory results: boom height, pressure, and/or orifice. If the CP® Combo is leaking, set nozzle to largest orifice and pull needle to flush debris.

  • Protecting deflector edge from nicks will give smooth patterns and increase life of the deflector.
  • For heavy slurry applications, a stainless steel selector, as well as the standard stainless steel deflector, is recommended.
  • Because each rig has individual characteristics, a trial run with water on dry concrete or asphalt is recommended. Heavy streaking under nozzles means boom is too low or nozzle spacing is too wide. Heavy streaking between nozzles may indicate a damaged deflector or obstruction in orifice. Correct boom height, determined this way, assumes spray target is the ground. Adjustments must be made for canopy height.


    • 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, deflector and selector. Turn nozzle upside down catching the detent springs and balls on a towel. Blow out detent chamber. Thoroughly wipe all dust residue from seal, selector, deflector wheel and nozzle body.
  • Fill detent spring chambers with marine bearing grease. Push springs and detent balls into chambers. Install selector, deflector, 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.