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- 1. Herbicide Spray Rigs: Maximizing Safety, Reliability, Ease of Maintenance & Productivity Andrew Greess Quality Equipment & Spray SWVMA Casa Grande, AZ November 2, 2006 1 © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray
- 2. Maximizing Safety - Design & Layout are Critical Without SAFETY, the Other Stuff Doesn’t Matter! - Eliminate Cut, Abrasion, Bump Hazards - Technician Accessibility to all Components - Eliminate Stretching, Lifting, Back Strain - Emergency Shut Off - Design for Easy Cleaning Training - “Too much is never enough” - Mick Jagger © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 2
- 3. Maximizing Safety Safety step & handrails protect technician © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 3
- 4. Maximizing Safety Easy Fill - Less Reaching, Emergency Hose Shutoff 2 Options for Productivity is Standard at QES © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 4
- 5. Maximizing Safety Design for easy clean out to prevent buildup © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 5
- 6. Maximizing Reliability - Component Selection, System Design & Layout - Use High Quality Components, from Honda engines to fittings - Specify Components Appropriate to the Job: Engine, Pump, Tank, Hose, Agitation, etc. - Plumb according to Manufacturer Specs and Good Practices - Filtration: Sufficient, Appropriate, Easy to Check - Training – Proper System Use © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 6
- 7. Maximizing Reliability Easy access Dual filters Filter on Tank Fill Proper filtration is critical! © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 7
- 8. Maximizing Reliability Training - Check Oil Reservoir Shield Trailer Wiring © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 8
- 9. Maximizing Ease of Maintenance - Herbicides, AZ Sun, Long Hours, Hard Use! Plan for Maintenance! - Develop and IMPLEMENT a Preventative Maintenance Program - Equipment should be: - Accessible for Maintenance - Designed for Easy Maintenance - Employee Training: - Recognize Problems - Emergency Field Repairs - Standardize Equipment where possible (Southwest Air) © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 9
- 10. Maximizing Ease of Maintenance All Components should be Easily Accessible! © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 10
- 11. Maximizing Ease of Maintenance This Equipment is NOT accessible Note: Not a QES rig! © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 11
- 12. Maximizing Ease of Maintenance Kits for In-The-Field Repairs *You must assess technician skill! © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 12
- 13. Maximizing Productivity - Design, Training, Policies - Design for Actual use: Safety, Reliability, Ease of Maintenance - Equipment Storage Procedures – Flush that Tank! - Technician Checklists - Technician Accountability - Issue Tracking: Tech, Component, Shift, etc. - Steal (Borrow) Great Ideas (team, colleagues, suppliers, catalogs, etc.) © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 13
- 14. Maximizing Productivity Train - Appropriate Operating Ranges © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 14
- 15. Maximizing Productivity What you spec is What you get © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 15
- 16. Maximizing Productivity “I don’t think I’m getting any suction” - Technician Proper maintenance & storage is critical to your productivity! © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 16
- 17. Power Spray Equipment Assessment Request Form For attendees of the SWVMA Conference we offer a Complimentary Assessment to evaluate your equipment’s Safety, Reliability, Ease of Maintenance and Productivity. Please answer the following questions and fax this form to: Quality Equipment & Spray Attn: SWVMA Equipment Assessment Ph: 602.371.1993 Fx: 602.371.1995 Your Name: _____________ Agency/Company Name: _________________ Phone: _________________ Fax: _________________ Email: ____________________ What day/time is best to reach you to schedule an appointment? How many spray vehicles in your fleet? Are you satisfied with your existing spray equipment? © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 17
- 18. Quality Equipment & Spray Contact Information 2 Locations to Serve You Phoenix/West Chandler/East www.qspray.com 2016 W. North Lane 110 S. 54th Street Phoenix, AZ 85021 Chandler, AZ 85226 ph: 602.371.1993 ph: 480.496.9200 fx: 602.371.1995 © Copyright 2006 Quality Equipment & Spray 18