Hardi NAVIGATOR VPZ, Instruction Book

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5 - Operation
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PressureEmpty (i-version) (optional)
It is possible to drain to an external tank. This is done the following way:
1.
Connect a hose from an external tank to the quick coupler on the
sprayer.
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DANGER! Before pressing , it is very important to be sure that
the quick coupler lid is correct and completely fitted to the filling
stud into its locked position. Failure to do so causes a risk of
contamination and injury from quick coupler lid being “shot” off
when pressurized! If it is not possible to fit the lid completely,
lubricate the rubber seal and the grip hooks.
2.
Press to turn the pressure SmartValve towards .
3.
Press to turn the suction SmartValve towards .
4.
Engage the PTO to start the pump.
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ATTENTION! Set pump RPM so that the pressure the connected
hose can handle is not exceeded.
5.
When the tank is drained, then turn off the PTO again.
6.
Disconnect the hose and fit the cap for the quick coupler.
BoomFlush - Manual Cleaning
When having the BoomFlush valves fitted to the end(s) of boom piping, the cleaning procedure is as follows:
1.
Follow the cleaning procedure to clean the sprayer the first two times.
2.
Open all BoomFlush valves by hand.
3.
Continue the cleaning procedure to clean the sprayer for the third time.
4.
Close BoomFlush valves.
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WARNING! To prevent contamination of the soil, the BoomFlush valves must only be opened at the last step of
cleaning!
Full Internal Cleaning (Soak Wash)
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ATTENTION! This cleaning procedure is always used, if one or more of these situations occur:
A.
The next crop to be sprayed is at risk of being damaged by the chemical just used.
B.
The sprayer is not going to be used right away for the same chemical or crop.
C.
Before any repair or maintenance job is going to be carried out on the sprayer.
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ATTENTION! Washing the sprayer between jobs with incompatible crops must be done according to prescriptions
from the chemical manufacturer. Use a commonly used cleaning agent. If your chemical prescribes a different
cleaning agent and/or another cleaning procedure, you must follow that.
Procedure for Washing with a Cleaning Agent
1.
Rinse the sprayer in the field (see the section “Use of RinseTank and Rinsing Nozzles” on page 132).
2.
Drive to the filling location.
3.
Prepare sprayer for cleaning. Fill water in the MainTank to 10% of its capacity. Fill the RinseTank completely. This water
is later used for rinsing.
4.
Add the cleaning agent to the MainTank by using the TurboFiller. Follow instructions on the label of the cleaning agent.
5.
Set suction SmartValve for “MainTank” and pressure SmartValve for “MainTank”. Set agitation valve for “Full agitation”.