BLU-JET LEGACY - Anhydrous Ammonia Operating Instructions

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LEGACY
Attend Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training Class Provided By Your
Dealer Before Operating this equipment .
Operator protection
Because of the hazards associated
with handling Anhydrous Ammonia,
operators must use proper protective
equipment. Minimum equipment includes
tight-tting chemical-proof goggles,
long cuff rubber gloves, heavy-duty
long sleeved shirt. In case of exposure,
have a minimum of 5 gal`s of ushing
water available at all times.
Checking System
With personal protective equipment in
place, visually inspect the tool bar and system components for integrity, includes
hoses that may be subject to inadvertent contact with structural surfaces resulting in
premature exterior hose deterioration.
Hooking Up Nurse Tank
With personal protective equipment in place, hitch the nurse tank to the tool bar using
a keyed hitch pin. Afx wagon tongue safety chains securely to Nurse tank chain loops
provided.
Carefully hand tighten the nurse tank supply hose connection. Position hose to allow
unobstructed movement in case of Nurse Tank break away. Do not allow supply hose
to contact surfaces that may cause abrasion or wear including sharp corners, soil or
roads.
With personal protective equipment in place, conrm the functional operation of the
break away coupler on a daily basis. First bleed pressure off of tank supply hose and
1-1/4” quick coupler using the bleed valves provided.
Sharply pull on the tank supply hose. The coupler mechanism should release under
these forces. Visually inspect coupler for corrosion, foreign elements and proper
seating of mating poppets.
DO NOT transport equipment from eld to eld with tank and supply line valves open.
When immediately ready for eld application, beginning at the tank, and with personal
protective equipment in place, slowly open all supply line valves.
Anhydrous Ammonia Operating Instructions
WARNING: Position your body away from the bleed
valve exit hole to avoid contact with Anhydrous
Ammonia when bleed valve is opened. Contact with
skin will cause severe chemical burns.
WARNING: Avoid breathing ammonia vapors. Clear
all personnel from the area before opening system.
Inhalation of vapors will irritate or damage respiratory
tract and lungs, resulting in injury or death.
Bleed
Valve
WARNING
WARNING
Break Away
NOTE: A light application
of oil maybe applied to the
break away coupler mating.
Tank Connection
Body Guard