Mid-tech ARC 6000, User Manual

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Chapter 4 Maintenance
Mid-Tech
It is important to keep
your chemical applicator
clean. Chemicals are
becoming more potent
and environmental
considerations are
becoming more demand-
ing. Keeping the equip-
ment clean also makes it
easier to maintain the
vehicle and extends its
working life.
MID-TECH recommends the following maintenance
to keep your Control System operating at peak
efficiency.
Flushing and Cleaning
A
lways follow carefully the chemical
manufacturer's directions regarding cleaning
and flushing.
As a general rule, MID-TECH recommends the
following. Do not leave chemical or chemical solu-
tions in the applicator overnight. The system should be
cleaned at the end of each day's operation. This lessens
the chance of chemicals “ binding” to the walls of
containers and hoses and being released later to
contaminate later spraying operations.
WARNING: Failure to follow the chemical
manufacturer's recommended cleaning and
flushing procedures may result in chemical damage
to crops receiving later treatment. All flushed
material must be collected and disposed of in
accordance with the applicable federal, state and
local regulations in your area.
Control Console
T
he Control Console requires no maintenance,
other than checking the constants stored in
memory and an occasional cleaning. The
console can be kept clean by wiping with a damp cloth
and by covering unused connectors with the attached
dust covers. The constants can be monitored by
checking each of the calibration numbers, and the
desired application rate values (Refer to Chapter 2,
Calibration.)