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LOADING AND MIXING BFM, FGM, SMM AND
OTHER HIGHLY VISCOUS SLURRIES
1. With the slurry pump disengaged (turned off), agitator control in the NEUTRAL position
and hydraulic system off, start engine and allow it to warm up. See STARTING
PROCEDURE.
2. After the engine has warmed up, turn on the hydraulics system by flipping the hydraulics
switch [the blue icon
( )
] to the
ON ( )
position (all the way up). The switch will
automatically center itself (which is the ON position). This will allow the agitators to work
when the operator moves the control lever.
3. Start filling unit with water from one of the water sources as listed below. When water
reaches the top of agitator shaft, move agitator control to full REVERSE position.
Tank can be filled by using one of the sources of water as follows:
A. Water from any stream or pond using a fill transferpump. When filling from a pond
or stream, be sure to use a suction strainer to filter out contaminants that could
damage the pump and unit.
B. Any pressure source, e.g. fire hydrant. An optional air gap fill port is available for
this unit but it is necessary to consult with local authorities before using a water
main, in order to abide by all local ordinances.
C. Water tanker.
4. Piping System Cleanout Procedure:
A. Remove discharge nozzle and coupler gasket from the remote valve coupler at the
end of the discharge hose or from boom.
B. Aim discharge hose or boom into an open area away from any persons,
obstructions, or high voltage power lines.
C. Open discharge and / or remote valves and close recirculation valve.
D. With the engine at low idle, turn on the slurry pump by flipping the pump toggle
switch [the orange icon
( )
] to the
ON ( )
position (all the way up). The switch
will automatically center itself, which is the ON position.
E. Increase engine speed to 1/2 to 3/4 of full throttle.
F. When discharge stream is clear, open recirculation valve and close discharge
and / or remote valve. After recirculation stream is clear, disengage (turn off) slurry
pump.
G. Replace coupler gasket in the remote valve coupler.
5. Continue filling tank with water.
6. Increase engine speed to full RPM.