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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................3
MERLIN QUICK START.......................................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 – FRONT MATTER.........................................................................................................6
WARNING SUMMARY.....................................................................................................................7
SECTION 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................10
2.0 Scope of this Manual. ...........................................................................................................10
2.1 Equipment Model Number and Name...............................................................................10
2.2 Serial Number Locations.....................................................................................................10
2.3 List Of Abbreviations/Acronyms & Terms Used In This Manual...............................11
2.4 Purpose of Equipment..........................................................................................................12
2.5 Safety, Care, and Handling..................................................................................................12
2.6 Commercial Warranty Information....................................................................................13
SECTION 3- EQUIPMENT DATA AND DESCRIPTION...............................................................14
3.0 Merlin Characteristics, Capabilities and Features........................................................14
3.1 Merlin Physical Parameters.................................................................................................15
3.2 Merlin Operational Parameters...........................................................................................16
3.3 Location of Major Components..........................................................................................17
3.4 Description of Major Components....................................................................................18
3.5 Description of Merlin Controls and Indicators...............................................................22
3.7 Nozzle Options........................................................................................................................24
SECTION 4 – INSPECTION, PREPARATION & USE OF THE MERLIN .................................27
4.0 General......................................................................................................................................27
4.1 Uncrating..................................................................................................................................27
4.2 Inventory & Inspect - Standard Equipment Shipped with the Merlin.......................28
4.4 Operating the Merlin Handcart...........................................................................................31
4.6 Considerations for Spray Operations...............................................................................34
4.8 System Shut Down................................................................................................................37
4.9 System Venting Procedure..................................................................................................37
4.10 Storage Options....................................................................................................................38
4.11 Freeze Protecting the Merlin.............................................................................................39
SECTION 5 – PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS.............................................................41
5.0 General......................................................................................................................................41
5.1 Merlin Periodic Maintenance Checks...............................................................................45
SECTION 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................46
SECTION 7 – SUPPORTING INFORMATION...............................................................................47
7.0 General......................................................................................................................................47
7.1 Using the Merlin with a Low-Pressure Air Source........................................................47
7.2 About Air Cylinder Recharging..........................................................................................48
7.3 Cylinder Compatibility Information...................................................................................49
7.4 Merlin Decontaminant Application Capability................................................................50
SECTION 8 – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....................................................................51
SECTION 9 – REPAIR PARTS, REPLACEMENTS & CONSUMABLES.................................52
