Adding Chemicals; Tips For Adding Dry / Liquid Chemicals; Drum Rinse Feature - Hardi 3500 EXPLORER Operator's Manual

3500 / 4000 EXPLORER

ADDING CHEMICALS

WARNING! AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS CAN
BE DANGEROUS.
Read chemical labels and follow directions for use,
storage, disposal of containers and first aid.
IMPORTANT! Carefully read your Granni Pot
Operators Manuals and follow directions for Use,
Cleaning, Decontamination and Storage.
CAUTION! The Granni Pot hopper flushing device
uses spray liquid for rinsing the hopper of concen-
trated chemical. Keep the lid closed when flushing
the hopper. The filler must always be cleaned
together with the rest of the sprayer when the
spray job is done.
Tips for Adding Dry Chemical Concentrates
Fill the main tank at least 50% with water (unless other-
wise stated on chemical container label).
Measure correct quantity of chemical and sprinkle it into
the hopper as fast as the flushing device can flush it down.
NOTE! Some dry chemicals are readily blended into a
stable solution, while others will not remain in suspension
for extended periods. If particles have a tendency to settle,
keep the PTO engaged so the spray liquid is continuously
agitated until it has been sprayed onto the crop.
This will prevent blockages in the sprayer system and
promote even application of the chemical.
Tips for Adding Liquid Chemical Concentrates
NOTE! The scale on the Granni Pot hopper can only be
used if the sprayer is parked on level ground, and
is a guide only. It is recommended to use a meas-
uring jug for best accuracy when measuring
concentrated liquid chemicals.

Drum Rinse feature

Empty chemical containers can be flushed with the
container flushing device. Place the container over the
multi-hole nozzle and press down to activate rinse
WARNING! Do not press on the multi-hole nozzle
after opening the GRANNI POT lid unless it is
covered by a container - to avoid spray hitting you.
IMPORTANT! The drum rinsing device uses spray liquid
for rinsing containers of concentrated chemicals.
Always rinse chemical containers with clean water
several times until they are clean, before disposal.
Fig 28
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Hardi has supplied a safety device to prevent the drum
rinse nozzle from accidentally being activated.(Note! If
your Granni Pot does not have this device installed,
please contact your Hardi dealer).
1 The 'wings' on the drum rinse nozzle must be aligned so
the Safety Device will prevent them being pushed down,
see Fig 29.
2 To rinse out chemical containers, the wings need to be
rotated until the gap aligns with the device, allowing the
nozzle to pushed down with the inverted container,
and the rinse function to be activated (See Fig 30).
Empty Granni Pot of dilute chemicals.
Fig 29
WARNING! Residual fluid may be released if
drum nozzle is pressed (Fig 31) even well after
previous use. After cleaning, return the drum rinse
nozzle to Safety position (Fig 29).
Fig 31
jets.
HOW TO ADD CHEMICALS TO YOUR SPRAYER
Chemicals can be filled into the main tank in three ways:
1 Through the tank lid. Please note!
This method is not recommended due to increased
risks of: inaccuracy in dosage, falls and strain
injuries when carrying containers up onto the sprayer
platform, and also spillage and contamination.
WARNING! Be careful not to slip or splash chemi-
cals when carrying containers up to the tank lid.
2 By means of the GRANNI POT chemical hopper and
transfer device (If fitted).
IMPORTANT! The hopper flushing device uses
spray liquid for flushing the hopper of concentrated
chemical. The filler must always be cleaned with
the rest of the sprayer when spray job is done.
3 By means of the Granni Pot Vacuum Kit (If fitted).
Fig 30