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Pinto BT-POM 1212 - Revision 5
Lubrication & Maintenance
Motor Valves & Booms
4 Check with the chemical
manufacturer to be sure chemicals
being used are compatible with the
valve parts.
5 Check the ON/OFF operation of the
valves periodically, especially if
nozzles cannot be seen while
operating.
6 Visually check electrical connections
to ensure they are clean and secure.
Electric Motor-Valve
Maintenance
1 Flush system with clean water after
each day’s use, especially when
using wettable powders.
2 Clean and drain the system for
storage.
3 Do not apply lubricating oils or other
petroleum products to the valves, as
this may cause swelling of the
rubber parts.
Boom Maintenance
Careful and regular maintenance will
ensure good, long operational life.
Daily Maintenance
Clean the boom at the end of each
working day or whenever the equipment
is stopped for a period of time exceeding
on hour. Rinse the plumbing lines and let
clean water fl ow from the nozzles. Clean
external surface with a water jet.
Ensure nozzles and nozzle bodies are
correctly fi xed and sealed when operating.
also ensure non-drip mechanism are
working.
Grease all grease-points as indicated on
these pages.
Every 50 Hours
Main te nance
Carry out the following maintenance
procedures every 50 hours:
1 Make sure screws of all boom
components are intact and tightened.
2 Retouch damage painted parts.
3 Check stop plugs (C), shown in fi gure
1 (above). Replace them if necessary.
4 Check wear of sliding shoes (D),
shown in fi gure 2 (above).
5-bank motor valves pictured.