RootWave Pro Manuals

RootWave Pro User Guide U-UGD-PRO-001-3-D 14 Apr 2021 RootWave Pro Model Nos. covered: PRO-001-3, PRO-002-3, TRA-001-3, TRA-002-3, APL-001-3, ETD-001-3, ETD-002-3, ETD-003-3, ETD-004-3, ETD-005-3, GRW-001-3, GRW-002-3, CAB-001-3 and CAB-002-3 User Guide English Original instructions Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions in this User Guide. Failure to do so will invalidate the warranty and may cause death or serious injury. Keep this User Guide for reference - do not throw it away.  2 RootWave Pro User Guide Copyright Copyright © 2021 Ubiqutek Limited All Rights Reserved. Contains information owned by RootWave and/or its affiliates. Do not copy, store, transmit or disclose to any third party without prior written permission from RootWave. RootWave™ is a brand of Ubiqutek™. Ubiqutek Ltd is registered in England and Wales. Company 08148525. Intended use This document provides important safety information and instructions for using RootWave Pro. RootWave Pro can be used to treat invasive weeds such as Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam and Ragwort. RootWave Pro suppresses the growth of weeds by applying heat to the cells, causing lysis. Compliance RootWave Pro complies with applicable EU directives: Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU 3 RootWave Pro User Guide Rootwave Pro complies with applicable UK regulations: The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 Product improvements RootWave’s philosophy is to continually improve its products. As a result, improvements are made from time. This user guide will be updated for significant improvements or any that affect safety. However, a user guide update may not always follow minor improvements that do not affect safety. If you are unsure of anything please contact your RootWave Pro supplier. Contact details United Kingdom RootWave 8 Brook Business Park, Brookhampton Lane, Kineton, Warwickshire CV35 0JA www.rootwave.com Telephone: +44 1926 800789 Email: [email protected] Other countries For other countries contact your RootWave supplier. Contact details can be found on your sales documentation. 4 RootWave Pro User Guide Contents Copyright ............................................................................................. 2 Intended use ....................................................................................... 2 Compliance .......................................................................................... 2 Product improvements ....................................................................... 3 Contact details .................................................................................... 3 Contents .............................................................................................. 4 Figures ................................................................................................. 5 Tables .................................................................................................. 6 Safety information .............................................................................. 7 Warning .......................................................................................... 9 Caution .......................................................................................... 20 Overview of RootWave Pro ............................................................... 22 About RootWave Pro .................................................................... 22 Components ...................................................................................... 25 Getting started .................................................................................. 34 Setting up the Treatment Lance ................................................... 34 Additional equipment ................................................................... 35 Operation .......................................................................................... 38 Loading and transporting equipment ........................................... 38 Before setting out ......................................................................... 39 Safety features .................................................................................. 39 Live electrode warning light ......................................................... 39 Safe Stop on Treatment Lance ..................................................... 40 Emergency stop on Power Module .............................................. 41 Shrouded Electrode Module ......................................................... 41 Using RootWave Pro ..................................................................... 43 Transportation and storage .............................................................. 63 Training .............................................................................................. 63 Changing the fuse.............................................................................. 63 Accessories and replacement parts .................................................. 64 Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 65 RootWave Pro does not activate .................................................. 65 Treatment effect seems inadequate ............................................ 69 The generator stops working or won’t start ................................ 70