Hardi NAVIGATOR 4000, Instruction Book

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3 - Description
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Control Manifold VACnMIX
Fast Fill valve/Vortex Control valve
ATTENTION! The Vacuum/Transfer valve must be set to either Fill or
Empty to activate the Fast Fill valve.
The Fast Fill valve (
A
) is used to fill the VACnMIX. Turn the valve to on
to fill the hopper with water. Watch the level of water. Fill to the 25
Litre level, which will be just above the upper jet. When sufficient
water is in the hopper turn Fast Fill handle off.
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NOTE: Sight gauge is a guide only to fluid volume in hopper).
Vortex Generation
The Fast Fill/Vortex Control valve can also be used to activate a vortex flushing of the VACnMIX. To start a vortex in the hopper
turn the Upper & Lower Jet valves (
C
) (
D
) to ON and turn the Fast Fill valve (
A
) to OFF.
Vortex force can be controlled by positioning the Fast Fill valve (
A
) between on/off to achieve desired rate of swirl action.
Further control of the vortex action can be achieved by partially or fully closing one of the jets.
Hopper Rinsing Ring valve
The VACnMIX has a rinsing ring located under the upper lip of the hopper
that uses spray liquid to flush the walls of the hopper.
The Flushing ring valve (
B
) is used to rinse the hopper after use. With the lid
closed, flush the hopper using the rinse ring. Control the rinse by turning
flush ring handle on VACnMIX control manifold to the ON / OFF position.
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DANGER! Do not activate the rinse ring unless the hopper lid is closed
to avoid spray liquid hitting the operator.
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ATTENTION! Rinsing device uses spray liquid to rinse hopper. Always
avoid contact with chemical solution.
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ATTENTION! The hopper rinsing devices use spray liquid for rinsing
the hopper. The VACnMIX must always be cleaned/decontaminated
together with the rest of the sprayer with fresh water when the spray job is complete.
Chemical Container Rinsing Device
The VACnMIX comes equipped with a container rinsing nozzle which
uses spray liquid from the main tank to rinse chemical containers.
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DANGER! Do not press the nozzle unless it is covered by a
container to avoid spray liquid hitting the operator.
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ATTENTION! Rinsing device uses spray liquid to rinse
containers. Always rinse the chemical containers with clean
water several times before The rinse nozzle lock is released by
turning the upper section 90 degrees
÷
Note: This lock acts as a safety measure to prevent injury to
operator. Ensure lock is repositioned correctly after use.
A
B
C D
SLOW
ON
OFF
HOPPER RINSE RING
(viewed from inside hopper)