Cleaning Pressure Strainers—Daily

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A - Quik-Fill Valve

B - Cap

C - Suction Valve

D - Pressure Valve

E - Bypass Valve

CAUTION: Spray system can contain hazardous material which can cause serious injury or death to you or others. Wear protective clothing, eyewear, and gloves. Clean filter in a area where people, animals, vegetation and water supply etc. cannot be contaminated.

NOTE: Clean boom supply line strainers if the following conditions exist:

• Pump fails to obtain maximum flow rate
• Pump fails to maintain dead head pressure
• Application rates fluctuate

1. Verify suction valve (C) in “SOLUTION TANK” position.

2. Turn pressure valve (D) to “SPRAY” position.

3. Turn bypass valve (E) to “BYPASS” position.

4. CAUTION: Do not close the strainer shut-off valve with the solution pump running. This can trap pressure in the system that can be hazardous when opening strainers for cleaning.

   
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   A - Plug

   B - Ring

   C - Housing

   Close strainer valve (A).

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5. CAUTION: Do not drain solution onto the ground. Drain into a container. Drain solution in an area where people, animals, vegetation and water supply, etc., cannot be contaminated.

   Remove plug(s) (B) to allow strainer to drain into a bucket or suitable container.

6. Unscrew ring (C) and remove strainer cover.

7. Remove screen and wash with clean water.

8. NOTE: With dual strainers the finer screen (typically 80 mesh) goes into rear strainer housing.

   Install screen and cover on housing.

9. Install plug.

10. Open strainer valve.