4 - Sprayer setup61Adjustable Boom Tube Length & nozzle positioningThe boom tubes and nozzles for the MERCURY COVAMAX include features that enable the operator to set the machine tosuit their particular spray application needs. These features are;• Boom Tube length adjustment• Positional NozzlesBoom Tube AdjustmentThe boom tubes are able to be trimmed to length to suit yourspraying needs. By removing the band clamp fitted to the lowersection of the boom tubes and then removing the lower section, theupper section may be cut to the desired length then reassembledwith the lower section.Located inside the boom tubes and nozzle shrouds are fluid supplylines and nozzle body assemblies. Care should be taken not todamage any of these items when making adjustments to the boomtubes.Nozzle PositioningThe ball and socket joint design of the nozzles allows for independentpositioning of the nozzles to aid even dispersion of spray to gainbetter results in your spray application.Fluid HosesThe high pressure tubes inside the booms that feed fluid to thenozzle bodies are all connected through the use of ‘push-in’ quickrelease fittings similar to the picture shown. To disconnect a tubefrom the fitting, push the plastic ring in towards the body of thefitting and pull the tube out of the fitting. If the tube will not releasetry slightly pushing the tube into the fitting then back out again whilemaking sure the plastic ring is pushed in.
