Hardi COMMANDER Plus Series Operator's Manual

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25HARDI® COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUALOperating the liquid systemMANIFOLD SYSTEMThe “Manifold System” is located at the left side of thesprayer, permitting operation of most of the (fitted)accessories from one position. The modular design ofthe Manifold system allows the easy addition of manyaccessories to the plumbing system of the sprayer. Thesystem can be expanded to a maximum of 4 valves onthe pressure side. The suction side can be expanded toa maximum of 2 valves. The system is also fitted withan agitation valve, enabling the tank agitation to beturned on or off. It also features a self-cleaning filterreturn hose on/off valve, which allows the return to beturned on or off.Use of MANIFOLD valve systemThe Manifold valve faces are colored discs for easyidentification:Green disc = Pressure valveBlack disc = Suction valveYellow disc = Self-cleaning filterA function is activated/openedby turning the handletowards the desiredfunctionSymbols (shown below) are fitted to the faces of the 3-way valves indicating the direction of flow of the liquid.*AgitationNormally, Agitation should be on, but please refer tothe following rules of thumb:1. Choose “Without Agitation” if a high level offoaming occurs, in order to reduce theamount of foam.2. Choose “Agitation” when using powderchemicals in order to avoid sedimentation.3. Close the agitation valve if spraying witha high volume and it is impossible toachieve sufficient operating pressure.OperationDecals - Green disc (pressure)Self-cleaningfilter /Operating unitHARDI FILLER(optional)Agitation *Tank rinsingnozzleTo main tankSpray gun(optional)Withoutagitation®Suction frommain tankFlush tank(optional)Decals - Black disc (suction)The valves and functions may vary from machine tomachine depending on optional equipment fitted. Onlythe functions to be used must be open - Always closeall remaining manifold valves.AE@The disc has twopositions; openor closedClosedOpenFunctionopenClosed