Hardi COMMANDER Plus Series Operator's Manual

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30 HARDI® COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL2. Filling with HARDI® CHEMICAL FILLERTo get access to the HARDI ® CHEMICAL FILLER,grab the handle, disengage the lock with your foot, anddrag the HARDI ® CHEMICAL FILLER all the waydown. After use, push it all the way up again.Operating with Liquid-based chemicals1. Fill the main tank at least 1 /3 withwater (unless something elseis stated on the chemicalcontainer label). See“Filling the tanks on theCOMMANDER Plus”(pp.26-27).2. Turn the handleat the SuctionManifold towards “Maintank” . Turn green valvetowards “HARDI ®CHEMICAL FILLER” andother green valve towardsagitation. Close remaining valves.3. Check that bottom valve A at the FILLER is closed.4. Engage the pump and set P.T.O. speed at 540 r/minor 1000 r/min (depending on pump model).5. Open HARDI® CHEMICAL FILLER lid.6. Measure the correct quantity of chemical and fill itinto the hopper.Filling of chemicalsChemicals can be filled into the tank two different ways:1. Through the tank lid.2. By using the HARDI ® CHEMICAL FILLER device.WARNING! Be careful not to slip or splashchemicals when carrying chemicals up tothe tank lid!WARNING! Always use the personal protec-tion stated on the chemical container and asa minimum, always use gloves, face protec-tion shield and coveralls.1. Filling through tank lidThe chemicals are filled through the tank lid - Noteinstructions on the chemical container!1. Make sure the ECP is switched off.2. Set the MANIFOLD valves to correct position. Blackvalve “Suction from main tank”, green valve towards“Agitation.”3. Engage the pump and set P.T.O. revolutions to 540r.p.m. or 1000 r.p.m. (depending on pump model).4. Add the chemicals through the main tank hole.5. When the spray liquid is well mixed, turn handle onthe Pressure Manifold towards “Spraying” position.Keep P.T.O. engaged so the spray liquid is continu-ously agitated until it has been sprayed on the crop.OperationABCBlack Green Green GreenBlack Green Green GreenBlack Green Green Green