Anhydrous Ammonia (Nh3) Safety - Raven AccuFlow Vortex Installation And Operation Manual

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ANHYDROUS AMMONIA (NH
Anhydrous ammonia (NH
Understand all safety instructions and warnings before operating or servicing equipment.
• Review the properties of NH
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Contact your NH
transporting, transferring, and applying NH
years.
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Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when installing, inspecting, servicing,
and operating the NH3 system. Appropriate PPE includes, but is not limited to:
- Liquid proof gauntlet-style gloves impervious to NH3.
- Long sleeved shirt and long pants or protective suit.
- Indirect vent chemical splash goggles or indirect vent chemical splash goggles with full-face
shield.
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Check operation of system components (e.g. valves, temperature and pressure gages) prior to
charging the system with NH
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Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms of illness occur during or shortly after use of NH
products.
• Use extreme caution when servicing or maintaining a system that has previously been pressurized with NH
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Keep a source of clean water (at least five gallons) readily available while working with NH
source should be in addition to, and separate from, the water source on the nurse tank.
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Read and follow instructions provided with the application system to properly discharge NH
before performing service or maintenance.
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Pressure gauges can fail, become plugged, or display incorrect pressure. Slowly bleed pressure
from a previously charged system by opening valves slightly. Allow pressure to discharge for an
extended period of time. Treat every section where NH
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Thoroughly bleed all system lines and disconnect the nurse tank hose to remove NH
system before transporting the system or beginning service or maintenance. Liquid NH
absorb heat from surroundings and re-pressurize the system. Any bleed valves that are opened to
relieve pressure should remain open while transporting the system or maintenance is being
performed.
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Stand 'up wind' when working around NH
in confined spaces. Always keep NH
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Before each day's use:
- Visually inspect all system plumbing components for functionality, excessive wear, and damage.
- Some components may have recommended "replace by" dates or maximum service periods
regardless of visual condition.
- Replace individual components if excessively worn, visually damaged, or non-functioning, as
recommended by the component manufacturer, or as required by regulation, whichever is sooner.
- Test excess flow valves and document the date and result of tests. Replace any components that
do not pass inspection as needed.
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Never uncouple an NH
stands, wheel chocks, or other braking systems if a nurse take wagon is attached.
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DANGER
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) under pressure. NH can cause severe burning, blindness, sickness, or death.
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and the procedures for safe handling, and use with your NH
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supplier or the appropriate agricultural department for training on handling,
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applicator or intermediate towing vehicle without appropriate parking
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can be trapped as though it is pressurized.
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and related equipment. Never work on NH
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equipment away from buildings, livestock, and other people.
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