Tank rinse operation, Spray controller operation, Fig. 22 – Ag Spray Equipment 8650 Series Sprayer User Manual

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A G S P R A Y . C O M 8

8. When solution reaches desired tank level, close quick

fill valve (valve 3) and/or stop solution from being

added to sprayer. Disconnect supply hoses, secure

all sprayer covers.

9. Continue to run sprayer pump to circulate solution.

10. Fill auxiliary tanks as needed.

- Rinse, Safety wash, Foam Marker

11. Allow solution to circulate for several minutes before

applying.

100 gallon rinse tank located in front of handrail is designed to

allow the operator to rinse the sprayer without having to leave

the field.

1. Make sure sprayer pump is off.

2. Close main tank valve (valve 1)

3. Open Rinse tank valve (valve 2)

4. Turn pump on make sure boom valves are off.

Manual pressure gauge on front of the sprayer needs

to read between 50 and 75PSI (see sprayer controls

for adjustment procedure)

5. After allowing sufficient time for agitation lines to rinse

then turn agitation/rinse valve (valve 4) 1/2 turn so

arrow points upward to activate rinse balls (Figure 20).

6. Run pump until rinse tank is empty.

7. Shut pump off.

8. Close rinse tank valve (valve 2).

9. Open main tank valve (valve 1. see page 13).

10. Turn agitation/rinse valve (valve 4) 1/4 turn so arrow

points horizontal and both lines are off.

11. Lightly spray rinse solution over pre-sprayed area.

12. Shut off pump and booms when tank is empty.

13. Repeat as needed when changing chemicals.

NOTE: Recommendation that a chemical neutralizer be run

threw the rinse system between different chemical usages.

Follow procedures stated above. Rinse with water following

chemical neutralizer before adding chemical.

OPTIONAL: Rinse Boom plumbing while chemical still

in tank.

1a. Close agitation/rinse valve(valve 4, see page 13)

to horizontal position (shutting off both lines).

2a. Start sprayer pump, open boom valves and

dispense lightly over pre-sprayed area.

3a. Run until adequately rinsed.

TANK RINSE OPERATION

1. See spray controller manufactures manual for proper

installation and setup.

2. Once controller is installed according to manufac-

tures recommendations test the system with water.

3. Add a couple hundred gallons of water unfold boom

in a safe area according to folding/unfolding

procedures (page 5)

4. Engage pump per pump operation (page 6)

5. Turn master boom switch to the on position.

6. Turn individual boom switches on one at a time

cycling on and off to make sure each is operating

properly.

7. With master switch on and all individual boom

switches on, cycle pressure up and down (in manual

mode if using an automatic rate controller) to

determine spraying pressure range.(see pump

operation page 6 for further instruction)

8. Repeat #7 with master switch on and individual

booms off. This may be required to be done to attain

recommended PSI for proper operation of optional

inductor tank (see page 7) and rinse system

(see page 8).

SPRAY CONTROLLER OPERATION

FIG. 22

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