Product HandBook
ReelStrike
™
& Strike
™
1800 816 277
www.tti.com.au
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Clean-up and Decontamination
After use, the ReelStrike & Strike unit must be thoroughly decontaminated inside and outside – including
the pump, hoses, boom and spray gun – to avoid damage to crops from any harmful pesticide spray
residues. Decontamination also prevents sprayer corrosion and abrasion.
Cleaning the ReelStrike & Strike should be undertaken at a carefully chosen site, away from any risk of
spillages draining into watercourses or into environmentally sensitive areas.
The recommended decontamination procedure is as follows:
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WARNING: Suitable PPE must be worn by the operator when cleaning and
decontaminating the ReelStrike & Strike unit. Follow the instructions provided with
the chemicals or the applicable Safety Data Sheet.
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After spraying operations are complete, drain any residual fluid via the bung located at the bottom of
the tank. Capture and dispose or store any fluid in accordance with environmental and work safety
requirements.
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Rinse out the tank with several changes of water, plus a recommended cleaning fluid. Where it can be
reached internally, use a brush to scrub the inside of the tank.
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Operate the ReelStrike & Strike unit with clean water, using both the spray boom and hose (as
applicable), to ensure no chemical residue remains.
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Unscrew the suction filter cover and remove the filter screen and gasket. Soak the filter screen in
clean water, brushing carefully with a nozzle brush. When re-assembling, ensure the gasket is in
position.
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Ensure that the tank’s basket strainer is free from chemical residue or debris.
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Nozzles, nozzle filters, nozzle caps and gaskets should be cleaned by soaking in water, brushing with
a nozzle brush and allowed to dry. Do not blow through the nozzles or use wire or pins to clear any
blockages.
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Dispose of all rinsing water in compliance with environmental and work safety requirements.
If the ReelStrike & Strike unit is to be stored for an extended period, thoroughly clean and decontaminate
the unit as described above. Ensure it is allowed to dry, the tank and all lines empty and not pressurised
then store it in a well ventilated area.
WARNING: Ensure the cleaning area is in an open, well-ventilated space, and
any flushing water is captured to prevent runoff into watercourses or into
environmentally sensitive areas.
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