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Maximizing Safety,

Reliability,

Ease of Maintenance &

Productivity

Andrew Greess

Quality Equipment & Spray

SWVMA

Casa Grande, AZ

November 2, 2006

Herbicide Spray Rigs:

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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

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Maximizing Safety

Safety step & handrails

protect technician

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Maximizing Safety

Easy Fill - Less Reaching,

2 Options for Productivity

Emergency Hose Shutoff

is Standard at QES

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Maximizing Safety

Design for easy clean out to prevent buildup

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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

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Maximizing Reliability

Easy access Dual filters Filter on Tank Fill

Proper filtration is critical!

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Maximizing Reliability

Training - Check Oil Reservoir Shield Trailer Wiring

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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)

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Maximizing Ease of Maintenance

All Components

should be

Easily Accessible!

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Maximizing Ease of Maintenance

This Equipment is NOT accessible

Note: Not a QES rig!

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Maximizing Ease of Maintenance

Kits for In-The-Field Repairs

*You must assess technician skill!

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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.)

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Maximizing Productivity

Train - Appropriate Operating Ranges

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Maximizing Productivity

What you spec

is

What you get

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Maximizing Productivity

“I don’t think I’m getting any suction”

- Technician

Proper maintenance & storage is

critical to your productivity!

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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?

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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