88 Center Pivot 7000, 8000, 8120 Series
MAINTENANCE
Span Flushing Procedure
The purpose of flushing the machine is to remove sand and debris from the pipeline. Excessive accumulation
of sand in the machine also adds weight and can cause structural damage to the machine.
The Flushing Process Should Be Performed:
• After system installation.
• After pump repair.
• After structural repair.
• Seasonally - prior to operating the system and after the operating season is over.
• As often as necessary according to debris or sand content in the water. Excessive sprinkler problems
(clogging) could be an indication of high debris or sand content.
NOTE
• Excessive sprinkler problems (clogging) could be an indication of high debris or sand content.
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DANGER
• DO NOT START THE FLUSHING PROCEDURE WHILE THE SYSTEM IS UNDER WATER PRESSURE.
REMOVING SAND TRAP PLUGS WHILE THE SYSTEM IS UNDER PRESSURE MAY CAUSE PER-
SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Turn the pump off and make sure machine is
completely drained.
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DANGER
• BE AWARE OF HIGH WATER PRESSURE.
TURN OFF THE PUMP AND ALLOW THE MA-
CHINE TO DRAIN COMPLETELY BEFORE RE-
PAIRING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
TO THE MACHINE.
2. Turn the control panel main disconnect switch
off. Only water is required for this procedure - the
machine does not need to run.
Follow the MINIMAL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PRO-
CEDURE located in the SAFETY section of this
manual and do the following:
(a) SHUT OFF and LOCK the public power
service disconnect to the irrigation machine.
FILL OUT the blue (OSHA safety color code)
tag and attach to the disconnect after lock-
ing. See Figure 88-1.
(b) SHUT OFF and LOCK the control panel
main power disconnect. FILL OUT the blue
(OSHA safety color code) tag and attach
to the disconnect after locking. See Figure
88-2.
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Figure 88-1 1. Public Power Service Disconnect
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Figure 88-2 1. Main Disconnect
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Summary of Contents for Center Pivot 7000 Series
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