OPERATION
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Cleaning the Tank when Changing Chemicals or Storing the Sprayer Attachment
To remove esters of 2,4-D and MCPA
formulations, the following procedure should
be followed:
1. Rinse the tank clean by performing the
procedure for daily cleaning. Remove and
clean the filter, screens, and nozzles
separately. Spray out the boom lines and
drain the tank completely.
2. Add 50 to 100 gallons (200 to 400 liters) of
clean water to the main tank.
3. Add 1 lb. (1kg) of dishwasher detergent to the
tank for every 25 gallons (300 liters) of water.
Open the agitator valve and allow the spray
system to circulate for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Wash the inside of the tank using a mop or
scrub brush. DO NOT ENTER THE TANK.
5. Flush the spray system through the booms
and drain completely.
6. Add 50 to 100 gallons (200 to 400 liters) of
clean water to the main tank.
7. Add 1 gallon (2 liters) of household ammonia
to the tank for every 100 gallons (400 liters) of
water. Circulate the spray system for 5
minutes.
8. Wash the inside of the tank using a mop or
scrub brush. DO NOT ENTER THE TANK.
NOTE: While flushing the spray system,
the optional rinse nozzles can be used to flush
the inside surfaces of the tank. Refer to page
for instructions on operating the rinse nozzles
installed in each solution tank.
9. Flush a small amount of the solution from the
spray system through the booms.
10. Allow the remaining solution in the tank to sit
overnight.
11. Open the agitator valve and allow the spray
system to circulate for 5 to 10 minutes.
12. Flush the spray system through the booms
and drain completely.
To remove amine or salt formulations, the
following procedure should be followed:
1. Rinse the tank clean by performing the
procedure for daily cleaning. Remove and
clean the filter, screens, and nozzles
separately. Spray out the boom lines and drain
the tank completely.
2. Add 50 to 100 gallons (200 to 400 liters) of
clean water to the main tank.
3. Add 1 gallon (2 liters) of household ammonia to
the tank for every 100 gallons (400 liters) of
water. Circulate the spray system for 5
minutes.
4. Wash the inside of the tank using a mop or
scrub brush. DO NOT ENTER THE TANK.
NOTE: While flushing the spray system,
the optional rinse nozzles can be used to flush
the inside surfaces of the tank. Refer to page
for instructions on operating the rinse nozzles
installed in each solution tank.
5. Flush a small amount of the solution from the
spray system through the booms.
6. Allow the remaining solution in the tank to sit
overnight.
7. Open the agitator valve and allow the spray
system to circulate for 5 to 10 minutes.
8. Flush the spray system through the booms and
drain completely.
