Operating With Powder-Base Chemicals - Hardi COMMANDER Plus Series Operator's Manual

Note: The measuring scale in the hopper can only be
used if the sprayer is parked on level ground! It is
recommended to use a measuring jug for best accuracy.
7. Open the bottom valve A. The chemical is then
transferred to the main tank.
8. If the chemical container is empty, it can be rinsed by
using the Bag & Bottle Rinse (optional). Place the
container over the multi-hole nozzle and press the
lever B.
WARNING! Do not press lever B unless the
multi-hole nozzle is covered by a container to
avoid spray liquid hitting the operator.
IMPORTANT! The Bag & Bottle Rinse uses spray liquid
from the main tank to rinse containers of concentrated
chemicals. Always rinse the chemical containers with
clean water several times until they are clean before
disposal.
9. Engage the hopper rinsing device by opening valve C.
10. Close valve C again when the hopper is rinsed.
IMPORTANT! The hopper rinsing device uses spray
liquid from the main tank for rinsing the hopper of
concentrated chemical. The HARDI
FILLER must always be cleaned together with the rest
of the sprayer when the spray job is done.
11. Close valve A and the HARDI
lid again.
12. When the spray liquid is well mixed, turn handle on
the 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.
Operating with Powder-based chemicals
Black Green
1. Fill the main tank at least half full with water, unless
something else is stated on the chemical container
label. See section Filling of Water .
2. Turn the handle at the suction Manifold towards
"Main tank" and green valve towards "Agitation".
Turn the handle at the Pressure Manifold towards
"HARDI ® CHEMICAL FILLER". Close remaining
valves.
Operation
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3. Engage the pump and set
P.T.O. speed at 540 r.p.m. or
1000 r.p.m. (depending on
pump model).
4. Open the bottom valve A on
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the HARDI CHEMICAL
FILLER and open the lid.
5. Engage the hopper rinsing
device by opening valve C.
6. Measure the correct
quantity of chemical
and sprinkle it into
the hopper as fast
as the rinsing
device can flush
it down.
7. If the chemical
container is empty it
can be rinsed by using
the Bag & Bottle Rinse
(optional). Fit the bag
bracket and place the
powder bag over the multi-hole nozzle and press the
lever B.
WARNING! Do not press lever B unless the
multi-hole nozzle is covered by a container to
avoid spray liquid hitting the operator.
IMPORTANT! The Bag & Bottle Rinse uses spray liquid
from the main tank to rinse containers of concentrated
chemicals. Always rinse the chemical containers with
clean water several times until they are clean before
disposal.
9. Close valve C again when the hopper is rinsed.
IMPORTANT! The hopper rinsing device uses spray
liquid from the main tank for rinsing the hopper of
concentrated chemical. The HARDI
FILLER must always be cleaned together with the rest
of the sprayer when the spray job is done.
10. Close valve A and the FILLER lid again.
11. When the spray liquid is well mixed, turn handle on
the 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.
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