Operation of the AGRO-JET? System

Q. What gas is used to power the AGRO-JET? and why?

A. Carbon Dioxide ( CO₂ ) powers the AGRO-JET?. CO₂ is a non-flammable liquid gas that can be safely stored at high pressure and is readily available in a variety of cylinder sizes. The cylinder supplied with the unit will power the AGRO-JET? through several hundred injections.


Q. Does the CO₂ go into the animal?

No, only the medication passes through the skin; the CO₂ simply powers the internal mechanism of the AGRO-JET?. When the AGRO-JET? has completed an injection, the exhausted CO₂ is released at the base of the handle away from the operator and animal.


Q. Where do I refill the CO₂ cylinder?

Carbon dioxide is one of the most readily available and inexpensive of all compressed gases. Refills are available from local suppliers of fire extinguishing equipment, welding equipment and even paint-ball supply stores. Familiar company names such as Praxair, and Liquid Gas are ready sources of both CO₂and large (50 lb) refill tanks.


Q. How many injections can be accomplished with one CO₂ tank?

This of course, depends on dosage, the viscosity of the vaccine and the size of the tank. The CO₂container included with the most popular model AGRO-JET? (MIT-III) will provide approximately 500 injections at a 2 cm³ dosage for most liquid medications - less for very viscous fluids and more for those that are less than 2 cm³ dosage.


Q. How much does the CO2 tank weigh?

Your AGRO-JET? will come with either a 5 lb or 2.5 lb CO₂ cylinder; the weight referring to the amount of CO₂ that can be compressed into the cylinder. The larger cylinder weighs approximately 20 lbs at full capacity; the lesser about 10 lbs. Both cylinders come complete with their own back-pack style vest allowing for a very comfortable carry; so much so that it is easy to forget it is even there!


Q. How fast can the injector work?

The AGRO-JET? is capable of up to 3000 injections per hour. A typical 2 cm³ injection is completed within 1 second. When the trigger is released, the injector reloads and is ready for the next injection in less than a second.


Q. How hard is it to clean the injector?

The AGRO-JET? cleans up in a jiffy without need for any disassembly. Simply replace the medication in the 60cc syringe with de-mineralized water and flush by pressing on the syringe plunger or cycling the AGRO-JET? through 5 to 10 shots. You're done!