Focus Industries Handler I User manual
1Handler I, II & III Operator’s Manual - October 2008
Table of Contents
Warranty 3
Warranty Registration/Inspection Form 4
Sign Off Form 5
Introduction 6
Safety 7
Safety Decal Information 8
Assembly & Installation 9
Handler I Installation 9
Handler II Installation 14
Handler III Installation 20
Operation 28
Troubleshooting 36
Handler I Manifold Venturi Package Breakdown 38
Handler I Threaded Venturi Package Breakdown 39
2” Handler II & III Manifold Venturi Package Breakdown 40
3” Handler III Manifold Venturi Package Breakdown 41
Handler I, II & III Tank Parts Breakdown 42
System Specifications 43
Plumbing Package Assembly 44
Plumbing Package Operation 46
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Warranty
Focus Industries Inc. products are warranted for one year from date of purchase against
defects in material and workmanship and to perform according to specifications when
such products are properly assembled, installed, used and maintained. Warranty is
granted to original owner only.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at our option,
and excluding pumps, within 12 months of the retail delivery date. This obligation shall
not include any transportation charges or costs, or any liabilities for direct, indirect or
consequential damage or delay.
Warranty Limited or Void
Any use for purposes other than those for which the product was designed, operation be-
yond rated capacity, substitution of parts not approved by focus industries Inc., or altera-
tion or repair by others in such manner as in our judgment affects the product materially
and adversely shall void this warranty.
Warranty does not apply to any machine or part which has been repaired or altered in
any way so as in the company’s judgment affects its reliability, or which has been sub-
ject to misuse, negligence or accident.
Furthermore, component parts, equipment, accessories and items not fabricated by
Focus Industries Inc. are warranted only to the extent of the original manufacturer’s
warranty.
The gas and diesil engines, electric and hydraulic motors that are included with our pumps
are warrantied by the engine manufacturer, not by Focus Industries Inc. Please refer all
engine warranties to the authorized engine dealer near you.
Focus Industries Inc. reserves the right to make improvement changes on any of our
products without notice.
Warranty Claims Procedure
A warranty claim form must be completed at your handler dealer.
Defective parts for which a warranty claim is made must be returned to the dealer
within 15 days from the claim date.
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Warranty Registration/Inspection Form
Warranty Registration
This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery.
Customers Name Dealer Name
Address Address
City, State, Code City, State, Code
Phone Number Phone Number
Delivery Date Check One: Commercial Use Farm Use
Serial Number of Unit
Dealer Inspection Report Safety
Frame Fasteners Tight All Decals Installed
Chemical Hoses Tight Review Operating & Safety Instructions
Oil in Engine
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the operator’s Manuel content, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date Dealer’s Rep. Signature
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safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date Owner’s Signature
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Focus Industries Inc. follows the safety standard specified by the
American Society for Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Any-
one who will be operating and/or maintaining the Handler must
read and clearly understand ALL safety, operating and mainte-
nance information presented in this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment
until such information has been reviewed. Annually review this
information before season start up.
Make these periodic reviews of Safety and Operation a standard
practice for all equipment. We feel that an untrained operator is
unqualified to operate this equipment.
A sign off form is provided for your record keeping to show that
all personnel who will be working with the equipment have read
and understood the information in the Operator’s Manual and
have been instructed in the operation of the equipment.
Sign Off Form
Date Employee Name Employee Signature
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Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of a Focus Industries Inc.
Handler.
Safe, efficient and trouble-free operation of your Handler
requires that you and anyone else, who will be operating
or maintaining the system, read and understand the safety,
operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information
contained in the Operator’s Manual.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to
new operators and owners.
Operator Orientation
The directions left, right, front, and rear, as mentioned
throughout this manual, are seen from the operator’s position
facing the front of the Handler tank. With the proper orientation,
the Handler name will be clearly visible on the front of the tank.
Safety
Safety Alert Symbol
Why is SAFETY important to you?
This Safety Alert symbol means Attention! Become Alert! Your
Safety is involved!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on
the Focus Industries Inc. Handler. When you see this symbol,
be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the
instructions in the safety message.
3 Big Reasons
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
Signal Words
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Note the use of the signal words Danger, Warning and Caution
with the safety messages. The appropriate word for each mes-
sage has been selected using the following message has been
selected using the following guidelines:
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of
your Focus Industries Inc. Handler. Ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to operate, maintain, or work around the Han-
dler be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures
and related safey information contained in this manual. This
manual will take you step by step through your working day and
alert you to all good safety practices while operating the Han-
dler.
Remember you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not
only protect you but also the people around you. Make these
practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that
everyone operating this machine is familiar with the procedures
recommended and follows safety precautions. Remember, most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignor-
ing good safety practices.
Handler owners must give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the Handler. Con-
tinue doing this on an annual basis.
The most important safety device on this equipment is a safe op-
erator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and understand
all safety and operating instructions in the manual and to follow
them. All accidents can be avoided.
A person who has not read and understood all operating and
safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine. An
untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modifi-
cation may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the
life of the equipment.
Think Safety! Work Safely!
General Safety
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety
signs before operating, maintaining, adjusting or unplugging
the Handler.
Only trained competent persons shall use the Handler. An
untrained operator is not qualified to use the tank.
Have a first aid kit available should the need arise and know
how to use it.
Have a first aid kit available
Wear appropriate protective gear. This includes, but is not
limited to:
A Hard Hat
Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
Protective glasses or goggles
Rubber or neoprene gloves
Wet weather gear
Hearing protection
Respirator or filter mask
Wear appropriate gear
Before starting, read chemical manufacturers’ warnings,
instructions and procedures and follow them exactly.
Post the Poison Control Emergency telephone number for
your area on your sprayer before using Agricultural prod-
ucts. The appropriate number can be found in the inside
of your telephone book. Have container label handy when
seeking medical attention.
Review all safety related instructions with all personnel
annually.
Do not put hands into the Handler when adding products.
Wear safety goggles, rubber gloves and protective clothing
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whenever working with the Handler or on a machine or a
component containing toxic product.
Keep all shields and guards in place when operating.
Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children, before
starting.
Review safety instructions annually
Safety Decals
Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at all times.
Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illeg-
ible.
Replaced parts must have current safety decal.
Safety decals or signs are available from your dealer parts
department.
How to Install Safety Decals
Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing
paper.
Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
Align the decal over specified area and carefully press the
small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place.
Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth
the remaining portion of the decal in place.
Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed
out using the piece of decal backing paper.
Safety Decal Information
The types of decals on the equipment are shown in the illustra-
tions below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself
with the various safety decals, the type of warning and the area,
or particular function related to that area that requires your safety
awareness.
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Assembly & Installation
About Your Handler
Model Type
You have purchased a Handler I, Handler II or Handler III. All
components required to install the unit are included in the pack-
age except for the fittings used to join the Handler tank to the
existing sprayer lines. Purchase these from your dealer as the
size may vary between make and model of sprayer.
Valve System
All systems have been equipped with a venturi or plumbing
valve system. Identify precisely the model type and valve system
you have purchased before you begin assembly and installation
Assembly and installation procedures are specific to each model
type and valve system. Because installation varies, the assembly
instructions and illustrations will separately detail the installation
of each model type.
Handler I Assembly
Overview
Assembly and instructions of your Handler 1-i15T threaded ver-
sion follows five basic steps:
Install agitation and rinse valve assemblies onto side of
tanks.
Install venturi valve assembly with venturi onto bottom of
tank.
Install venturi bracket onto Handler frame.
Install bypass valve assembly.
Install hoses and clamps.
Assembly and instructions of your Handler 1-i15M Manifold
version follows five basic steps:
Assemble and install agitation and rinse valve assemblies
onto side of tanks.
Assemble and install venturi valve assembly with venturi
onto bottom of tank.
Assemble and install remaining manifold fittings.
Install venturi bracket onto Handler frame and bolt down
manifold fittings to bracket.
Install hoses and clamps.
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Threaded System
Step 1
Agitation and rinse valve installation
Figure H1-4.1
Figure H1-4.2
Thread agitation valve assembly (See Fig. H1-4.1) into the
¾ bulkhead on the left side of the tank. (See Fig. H1-4.2)
Note: Apply sealant before installing (as per sealant
notes on page 37.)
Install assemblies so that the hose barb points to the front.
(Bracket side of tank.) (See Fig. H1-4.2)
Thread rinse valve assembly (See Fig. H1-4.1) into the ¾”
bulkhead on the right side of the tank. (See Fig. H1-4.2)
Note: Apply sealant before installing (as per sealant
notes on page 37.)
Install assemblies so that the hose barb points to the front.
(Bracket side of tank.) (See Fig. H1-4.2)
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Step 2
Venturi package assembly
Figure H1-4.3
Thread venturi assembly to anti-vortex fitting on tank bot-
tom. Be sure to use sealant as per instructions.
NOTE: the discharge end of the venturi once installed
should point to the left hand side behind tabs. (See Fig.
H1-4.3)
Step 3
Bracket installation
Figure H1-4.4
Install venturi bracket to tabs on the Handler frame as
shown in Fig. H1-4.4 using ¼” x 1” bolts. Do not tighten
completely yet.
Install smaller ball valve support bracket on to venturi
bracket using 5/16” x ¾” bolts. Do not tighten completely
yet. (See Fig. H1-4.4)
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Attach bypass valve assembly to venturi assembly using
stainless steel flange clamp (25-FC200) and gasket (25-
150G) making sure that the 2” ball valve (10-10230) sits on
the support bracket. Do not tighten clamp completely yet.
(See Fig. H1-4.5)
Step 4
Bypass valve installation
Fasten 2” ball valve to support bracket using 5/16” x ¾”
bolts, 3/8 flat and 5/16 lock washer.
Tighten all bolts and clamps.
Step 5
Hose and clamp installation
Thread female end of hose barb on venturi hose assembly
on the intake side of the venturi (86-HV150).
Note: Use Sealant on both male and female threads.
Important: Make sure venturi nozzle is in place before
installing venturi hose.
Figure H1-4.6
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