5 - Operation
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VACnMIX Rinsing
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NOTE! It is important to suck from the rising tank or an external tank with clean water.
Rinse the VACnMIX and chemical containers as follows:
Cleaning empty containers - VACnMIX lid open
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DANGER! Do not press the nozzle unless it is covered by a
container to avoid spray liquid hitting the operator.
1. Rotate the nozzle 90 degree to unlock
1. Put container over the flushing nozzle so that the nozzle is
inside the container and press bottom against the nozzle, this
will force a powerful jet of water up into the inside of the
container.
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Note: This lock acts as a safety measure to prevent injury to
operator. Ensure lock is repositioned correctly after use.
VACnMIX rinsing - VACnMIX lid is closed
1. Close VACnMIX lid.
2. Turn the suction SmartValve towards “Rinsing tank” or “External
Filling Device”, if clean water is available here.
3. Turn the Vacuum and Transfer Valve to FILL position.
4. Flush the hopper using the rinse valve. Control the rinse by
turning flush ring handle on VACnMIX control manifold to the
ON / OFF position.
5. Rinse the hopper for 30-40 second or more if needed.
6. Turn the Vacuum and Transfer Valve to EMPTY position, let valve
be open for at least 20 seconds, after the rinse water is no longer
visible in the hopper, in order to completely empty the transfer
hoses into the main tank.
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ATTENTION! The VACnMIX needs to be cleaned thoroughly
after finishing spraying. This is to ensure that it is clean, before
spraying other crops that may be sensitive to the chemicals
just used. See section “Cleaning” on page 71 for details.