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Operation
Non-DOT Nurse Trailers
The Wylie Nurse Trailers can perform a wide variety of
jobs. This manual will describe the basic operation of the
trailer. The operator must use safe operating procedures
and common sense as the trailer is used in a particular ap
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plication.
Note: Open the ball valves by turning the handle
parallel to the flow. Close the valve by turning the handle
perpendicular to the flow.
Filling The Tank
The tank can be filled by three means: (1) through the tank
lid (2) through the quick-fill fitting using the trailer pump (3)
through the quick-fill fitting without using the trailer pump.
Figure B1
Filling Tank Through Tank Lid Opening
(1) To fill the tank through the tank lid, remove the tank lid,
insert the fill hose into the tank and turn the fluid source
on. Many times, the source has sufficient pressure that
requires the fill hose be held in place to prevent the fill hose
from coming out of the tank and spilling fluid.
(2) The quick-fill fitting allows the tank to be filled while
standing on the ground, which is safer than climbing onto
the frame. If the fluid source is gravity fed, it may be faster
to fill the tank using the transfer pump (if equipped). Re
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move the cap from the quick-fill fitting and quick couple the
fill hose to the quick-fill fitting. Close the main tank valve,
open the sparger valve (if equipped, if not, insert discharge
hose into tank lid), and start the engine.
(3) If the fluid is supplied from a pressurized source, quick
couple the fill hose to the quick fill fitting, open the main
tank valve, and start the flow of fluid.
Mixing The Solution
Some solutions may require mixing before transferring
them to a sprayer or other tank. Open the main tank valve
and the sparger valve (if equipped). Start the engine and
allow the fluid to thoroughly mix.
Figure B2
Filling Tank Using Transfer Pump
Figure B3
Filling Tank From Pressurized Source
Always wear protective clothing, i.e. apron, face shield,
gloves and respirator, when handling any chemicals.
Failure to do so will risk chemical exposure to your
body resulting in sickness, injury or possibly death.
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Operation
Stand on the trailer frame when filling the tank through
the fillwell. Do not stand on the tire. The tire could
rotate resulting in bodily injury.
