Fluid Circuit; Filling/Washing Location Requirements; Filling With Water - Hardi NEPTUN Series Instruction Book

5 - Operation

Fluid circuit

Filling/washing location requirements

When fi lling the sprayer with chemicals and water it is important to avoid spot contamination by spray chemicals in order
to protect the subsoil water resources.
A. If the mistblower is always fi lled at the same place, a special fi lling/washing location should be established. This
should have a hard, liquid-impenetrable surface (e.g. concrete) securing against seepage and edges securing
against run-off to the surrounding areas. The place should be drained to an adequate receptacle (e.g. slurry tank or
similar).
Any spillage or washings should be retained and diluted in order to be distributed on a larger area to ensure
minimal environmental impact and avoid build-up of larger chemical concentrations at one spot.
If no other requirements of distances exist, the following general recommendation of distance could be used. Not
closer than:
1) 50 metres from public water supplies for drinking purposes,
2) 25 metres from non-public water supplies for drinking purposes, treatment sumps and cesspools of drainage
systems, and
3) 50 metres from surface water (watercourses, lakes and coastal waters) and from nature reserves.
B. Alternatively the sprayer can be fi lled in the fi eld where the spraying is to take place. If so, choose a diff erent location
for each refi lling.
If no other requirements of distances exist, the fi lling should not be established closer than:
1) 300 metres from public or non-public water supplies for drinking purposes and
2) 50 metres from surface water (watercourses, lakes and coastal waters), treatment sumps, cesspools of drainage
systems, and nature reserves.
ATTENTION! Legislation and requirements vary from country to country. Always follow local legislation in force at
any time.
NOTE! It is the responsibility of the sprayer owner/operator to comply with all relevant legislation. HARDI cannot
undertake any responsibilities for incorrect operation and use.

Filling with water

The tank should be fi lled to a third of its capacity with clean water before.
adding the chemical product. Always follow the instructions given on
the product label!.
WARNING! If spray liquid is left in the tank, for safety reasons all
valves must be shut.
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