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6. Triple Rinse of Empty Agrochemicals
Containers
NOTICE: Even the containers considered empty contain chemi-
cal residues. Therefore, discarding the containers without wash-
ing out the residues is extremely dangerous to man, animals and
environment. In the case of metal, plastic and glass chemical
containers, each container must be rinsed three times to ensure
the residues are completely removed. This manual describes
how to make the triple rinse in a correct, safe and effective way.
1.
Immediately after emptying the container, you must keep
it with the opening upside down over the sprayer tank
opening or over the bucket that you are using to prepare
the chemical mixture for at least 30 seconds, until no res-
idue is left in the container, when the drops are falling in
long intervals.
2.
Hold the container in the upright position and fill it with
water up to 1/4. For example: in a 1000 ml container, put
250 ml of water.
3.
Install the container cap and tight it enough to avoid leak-
age during the agitation.
4.
Agitate the container strongly in all ways (horizontal and
vertical), for approximately 30 seconds to remove the resi-
dues that are on the container internal walls.
5.
Take the container cap off and carefully pour the rinse wa-
ter into the spray tank.
6.
Keep holding the container over the spray tank opening
5. Troubleshooting
• Put about 5 liters of water in the tank.
• Pressure the sprayer by pumping it.
• Observe the sprayer to see how the problem arises.
• Refer to the table and diagram below.
for approximately 30 seconds to the last drop.
7.
Repeat this operation twice more. This way, you complete
the triple rinse.
8.
Make the plastic and metallic containers useless by pierc-
ing the container bottom with a pointed instrument. This
way, their labels are not damaged for identification pur-
poses.
DESCRIPTION
CAUSES
CORRECTIONS
Leakage through the cylinder upper part.
Worn or dried out
the piston ring.
Replace or lubricate
the pump.
The handle drops fast.
Cylinder valve
not sealing properly
due to wear or impurities.
Clean or replace
the piston ring.
The handle rises quickly when released.
Chamber valve
not sealing properly
due to wear or impurities.
Clean or replace
the valve piston ring.
