Top Air TA1200, Operator'S Manual And Parts List

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Maintenance
FILTERS
This sprayer uses three filters to help
ensure proper spraying operation.
These filters will need to be cleaned
periodically during use and prior to
sprayer storage.
WARNING: Always wear personal
protective equipment when working
with or near chemicals. This
equipment includes, but is not limited
to: protective eyewear, gloves, shoes,
socks, long-sleeved shirt and long
pants. Additional protection may be
required for many types of chemicals.
WARNING: Residual pressure may
exist in sprayer plumbing even when
unit is not in use. Remove pressure
before servicing any plumbing.
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Self-Cleaning (Primary) Filter
The strainer in this filter is continually
flushed during use, forcing larger
contaminates that cannot pass through
the filter screen to be sent back to the
solution tank. Since most of these
larger contaminates are simply
undissolved chemicals, the agitation
action in the tank will break down most
of this material and allow it to become
dissolved. However, some foreign
material will not break down, such as
rocks, paper labels, etc., and eventually
the filter will need to be removed for
cleaning.
To clean the filter located at the rear of
the command center on the left side of
the sprayer, first rotate the pump outlet
valve to <OFF>. Remove the clamp at
the bottom of the filter to disconnect the
flush hose. Next, unscrew the filter
housing by turning counter-clockwise
and remove the filter screen. After
cleaning, reassemble filter and check for
leaks.
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Secondary Filter
A secondary filter is located on the
boom center section, just prior to the
boom electric valves. This filter, similar
in construction to the primary filter, is
used to eliminate the need for strainers
at the spray tips. To clean this filter,
unscrew the filter housing and remove
the screen. After cleaning, reassemble
filter and check for leaks.
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Rinse filter
A filter to protect the tank rinse nozzles
from plugging is located underneath the
solution tank, directly behind the rinse
tank. To clean this filter, unscrew the
filter housing and remove the screen.
After cleaning, reassemble filter and
check for leaks.
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