RootWave Pro PRO-001-3 - Overview of Rootwave Pro; About Rootwave Pro; Figure 1 Rootwave Pro Components

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RootWave Pro User Guide

Overview of RootWave Pro

This section provides an overview of RootWave Pro and lists the

components.

About RootWave Pro

RootWave Pro treats weeds by forcing electric current though the

weed using a high voltage. The current flow causes a rapid rise in

temperature which damages the weed's cellular structure above and

below the ground. The weed can then be left to naturally

decompose.

The Treatment Lance targets the electrode tip at the weed's stem,

delivering a voltage up to 5,000 volts at 50 hertz.

When activated, the electrical energy provided by the Power

Module flows to the Treatment Lance, through the weed, through

the soil, into the Treatment Return and back to the Power Module.

Figure 1 RootWave Pro components

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Copyright2
Intended Use2
Compliance2
Product Improvements3
Contact Details3
Table of Contents4
Contents4
Figures5
Tables6
Safety Information7
Warning9
Caution20
Overview of Rootwave Pro23
About Rootwave Pro23
Figure 1 Rootwave Pro Components23
Table 1 Rootwave Pro Components24
Power Module TRA-001-3 or TRA-002-324
Components26
Figure 2 Power Module Interfaces26
Table 2 Power Module Controls27
Figure 3 Treatment Lance Features28
Treatment Lance APL-001-328
Table 3 Treatment Lance Features29
Table 4 Reset Light29
Table 5 Voltage Switch Settings30
Table 6 Example Voltage Settings and Treatment Duration30
Figure 4 Treatment Lance Trigger Positions31
Table 7 Treatment Lance Trigger Positions32
Figure 5 Electrode Module (Standard 'Straight' Electrode Shown)33
Electrode Module ETD-001-333
Figure 6 Treatment Return, Mallet and Extraction Handle34
Treatment Return GRW-001-334
Figure 7 Safety Earth35
Safety Earth GRW-002-335
Getting Started36
Setting up the Treatment Lance36
Figure 8 Fitting the Electrode Module to the Treatment Lance36
Additional Equipment37
Table 8 Additional Equipment Needed37
Table 9 Additional Equipment that May be Needed38
Loading and Transporting Equipment39
Before Setting out40
Safety Features41
Live Electrode Warning Light41
Safe Stop on Treatment Lance41
Figure 9 Live Electrode Warning Light41
Emergency Stop on Power Module42
Figure 10 Treatment Lance Trigger Positions42
Shrouded Electrode Module43
Figure 11 Emergency Stop Button on Power Module43
Figure 12 Shrouded Electrode Module44
Using Rootwave Pro45
Figure 13 Connect the Safety Earth to the Power Module51
Figure 14 Cable Configuration51
Figure 15 Connecting the Short 7M Treatment Cable to the Treatment Return and Power Module52
Figure 16 Connecting the Long 20M Treatment Cable to the Treatment Lance and Treatment Return52
Figure 17 Connecting the Generator Cable to the Power Module and52
Transportation and Storage64
Training64
Changing the Fuse64
Accessories and Replacement Parts65
Troubleshooting66
Rootwave Pro Does Not Activate66
Treatment Effect Seems Inadequate70
The Generator Stops Working or Won't Start71
Treatment Return or Safety Earth Has Been Exposed to Mud or Water72
Servicing73
Warranty73
Disposal73
Specifications74
Power Inlet74
Treatment Lance75
Temperature76
IP Ratings76
Dimensions and Weight77
Figure 18 Power Module Fixing Holes (All Dimensions in MM)77
Table 10 Dimensions and Weight77

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