Cleaning The C500 Tubing - Pioneer Appli-Pro SLV C500 Operation Manual

Cleaning the C500 Tubes
Some organisms that can be found in well water will grow on the carrier used in Pioneer brand water-soluble
inoculant products. The amount of growth is influenced by the amount of bugs in the water, the temperature,
and the length of time the bugs are allowed to grow. A good rule of thumb to follow is that the rate of growth
doubles for every 10-degree increase, so the hotter temperatures will promote faster growth. FLUSH WITH
WATER DAILY.
1. It is very important to clean the C500 in-between cuttings and at the end of the growing season. Doing
this will help keep the system free of plugged lines and clogged tips. While the cleaning process can
take about one hour, when done concurrently with other equipment maintenance, the time investment
is minimal, and the process can mean saving much additional time later
2. With a clean and empty tank place 2-3 tablespoons of (5% chlorine bleach) into the tank and fill with
one gallon of warm water. OR you can use a product called OXICLEAN. Use the directions for soaking
solution that are on the package. Remember to use very warm water when mixing. Make sure it is all
dissolved before running the machine.
3. Set control box to 400 tons per hour and run unit at this speed for 25-35 minutes or until solution is
gone. You may want to remove nozzle strap assembly from the harvester and place in a five-gallon pail
and cover the pail to prevent the mist from getting on the harvester.
4. Remove the tank and rinse thoroughly. Fill the tank with one gallon of clean warm water. Attach to the
C500. Run the system at 400 tons per hour for another 25-35 minutes or until water is gone.
5. Turn off system and let it run the clean out function. This will blow any remaining fluid out of the lines.
Remove tank and dump any remaining fluid out. Place the tank back on the C500
6. Physically inspect the line that runs from the C500 to the nozzle strap for trapped water.
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