Attaching Feed Hoses - Three Valve System - Hardi EAGLE 3PT Boom Operator's Manual

4.8 Attaching Feed Hoses - Three Valve System

1. Remove nuts from end nozzles to gain access to center section
spray tubes.
2. Remove cap and plugs from inner spray tube ends. Refit caps and
plugs to outer ends of center section spray tubes.
3. Remove existing hoses and fittings from inner wing section spray
tubes. Retain adapter fittings and clamps for use with the center
section spray tubes.
4. Cut 3/4" ID hose into two unequal pieces - 1 of 250mm (10") and 1
of 100mm (4") long.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE PETROLEUM BASED LUBRICANTS.
5. Attach hoses to "T"piece using clamps.
6. Install adapter fittings in outer hose ends, using clamps.
7. Lubricate adapter fitting radial seals, using vegetable based oils.
8. Attach hose to center sections inner spray tube ends, with "T" inlet
directed to rear of sprayer.
9. Install plastic nuts on nozzle retaining bolts. Be sure "T" fitting will
not interfere with spray pattern from adjacent nozzles.
10. Install adapter fitting in 3/4" ID hose using clamps.
11. Lubricate radial seal with vegetable based oils and attach adapter
fitting to tee.
12. Route hoses from each boom section to control valve.
IMPORTANT: ENSURE FEED HOSES HAVE SUFFICIENT SLACK
AROUND HINGE TO PREVENT HOSE BINDING WHEN BOOM IS
FOLDED.
13. Connect feed hoses to control valves.
14. Retain all hoses with tie straps.
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THEY WILL DETERIORATE HOSES, CAUSING THEM TO
WEAKEN AND LEAK. LUBRICATE HOSE ENDS WITH LIQUID
DISH SOAP TO MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER.
TO AVOID REWORK, BE SURE OF FITTING LOCATIONS
PRIOR TO ATTACHING HOSES. PLACTIC FITTINGS USE
VERY AGGRESSIVE HOSE BARB WHICH MAKES HOSE
REMOVAL DIFFICULT.
HARDI ® EAGLE 3PT BOOM OPERATORS MANUAL