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LOADING AND MIXING BFM, FGM, SMM AND OTHER HIGHLY VISCOUS
SLURRIES (CONTINUED)
6. Start loading dry material, loading the lightest materials first. Agitator control should be in
full REVERSE for mixing.
Seed - Cut open the seed bag and dump contents into slurry tank. (When using inoculant,
add it in the tank along with the seed.) When using quick-swelling seeds, load them just
prior to application.
BFM, FGM, SMM, and other highly viscous slurries - When the water level is above
the top of the agitator blades, begin adding the entire bag of material into the tank.
It may become necessary to slow the rate of water being added to the tank. Add
all bales before the tank is 3/4 full. If agitator stalls or a high-pitch squeal comes
from the hydraulic system, reverse agitation to FORWARD for a moment to clear
obstruction, then return agitator to REVERSE.
NOTE: BFM, FGM, and other viscous slurries will entrain air if proper mixing
procedures are not followed. Ensure that the agitator blades are completely
submerged prior to the addition of this material. This will prevent air from
entering the slurry. Follow manufacturers suggested rates of materials as
indicated on the packaging. Generally, this recommendation is 50 pounds of
material to 125 gallons of water.
Fertilizer – Cut open the fertilizer bag and dump contents into slurry tank.
All other additives - Consult with manufacturer for proper loading technique.
7. When all materials are loaded and in suspension and the tank is full, move the agitator
to NEUTRAL then full speed FORWARD to ensure all material is mixed. It may be neces-
sary to change the agitator direction more than once to ensure a thorough mixture.
8. Agitate per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Generally, the agitation time is 10 min-
utes to allow the proper viscosity to be generated. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
9. Once material is thoroughly mixed, place the agitator in FORWARD direction to 1/4 speed,
or just enough to create movement in all corners of the tank. DO NOT OVER-AGITATE the
slurry. Always discharge the material with the agitator control in FORWARD and at a slow
speed.
NOTE: As the application process commences and the slurry level is decreased,
which will expose the agitator blades, it is extremely important to ensure that
the speed of the agitators is slow.
NOTE: Use of recirculation should be kept to a minimum.
NOTE: If foaming occurs, reduce agitator speed.
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