Brandt SB4000, Operator'S Manual

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5.4 GENERAL TANK CLEANING (MAIN AND CHEMICAL
FILL TANKS)
Note: It is important to clean the chemical and main tanks daily or when changing chemicals. A small amount of
residue left in the tank can adversely affect the performance of some chemicals. Refer to the chemical
spray label for proper safety practices when handling chemicals or when cleaning spray tanks.
CAUTION! Follow the chemical manufacturer’s safety procedures when working with
chemicals. Spray the rinse thinly over the field already sprayed. Never contaminate
the farmyard or drainage systems with sprayer rinse.
1. Rinse the tank thoroughly with clean water.
2. Spray 25 imperial gallons (100 Litres) of clean water out through the nozzles.
3. Remove the spray pipe end plugs or open the ball valves. Leave them off or open for several minutes to permit
pipe flushing.
4. Add liquid detergent to the remaining water to remove internal dirt build up on sprayer components. Circulate
the water and flush out the booms.
5. Drain the tank and flush it with clean water.
5.4.1 TANK CLEANING WITH AMMONIA
CAUTION! Follow the chemical manufacturer’s safety procedures when working with
chemicals. When cleaning the inside of the sprayer tank be careful not to fall into
the tank.
NEVER enter a tank after it has had chemical in it.
1. Rinse the tank thoroughly with clean water.
2. Partially fill the tank with clean water. Add one part ammonia for every 100 parts water.
3. Engage the pump to circulate the solution throughout the sprayer system and spray 25 Imperial gallons (100 L)
through the nozzles.
4. Wash the inside of the tank with a mop.
5. Allow solution to sit in the tank for a minimum of eight hours.
6. Recirculate the solution for 10 minutes and drain tank.
7. Rinse the tank and Wind Cones thoroughly with clean water.