Controllers - AGCO Parts

Clean Sprayers Help
Prevent Crop Injury
Careful cleaning of sprayers is the applicator’s responsibility.
Even small amounts of product from sulfonylurea
herbicides, such as Exceed ® , Beacon ® , Glean ® , Amber
® , Permit ® and Accent ® , may cause injury to sensitive
crops.
Use caution when using products, like emulsifiable
concentrates (EC), that contain solvents and surfactants
that help remove herbicide residue from spray
tanks. These products may free SU herbicide residue
from the sprayer which could cause injury to non-labeled
crops.
There are steps you can take to ensure your sprayers are
clean.
SPRAY TANK
SETUP
TANK
RINSING NOZZLES
The Basics of Clean Equipment
u Start with a thoroughly-cleaned sprayer before beginning
a spray job.
u Mix only as much spray solution as needed.
u Wear appropriate protective clothing.
u Carry a rinse tank filled with clean water or a wash
solution on the sprayer. Immediately after spraying, flush
the sprayer thoroughly before changing (or switching) to
another chemical. Use a pressure washer to clean all
interior and exterior surfaces with cleaning solution.
Commercial Tank Cleaners
There are several commercial tank cleaners which have
been approved for removal of Novartis sulfonylurea compounds
from sprayers. Most tank cleaners contain materials
which raise the pH to a range of 7.3–14. These
alkaline conditions help the sulfonylurea materials to
dissolve so they can be rinsed more easily from the
sprayer.
Some tank cleaners are advertised as “neutralizers.”
Those cleaners may degrade certain classes of chemical
compounds when used according to instructions. However,
none of the cleaning materials tested in Novartis
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,478,635; 4,514,212; 4,671,819.
u Flush the sprayer in the field to minimize handling
issues with waste water. Take special care to rinse all
hoses and lines. Materials may settle in the lines if not
flushed out daily.
u Consider installing a set of tank-rinsing nozzles on the
spray tank. The rinsing nozzles should be connected to
a separate tank which is used only for holding cleaning
solution.
u Dedicating a sprayer to one crop while using highlyactive
products will also minimize potential problems.
labs cause sulfonylurea compounds to decompose.
Be sure to read and follow the tank cleaner manufacturer’s
directions for use of a tank cleaner and wear proper
protective clothing, including gloves, and eye protection.
AGCO Dry Tank Cleaner has been tested in Novartis labs
and is approved!
Novartis Crop Protection, Inc., Greensboro, NC 27419-8300
Technical Pages
Important: Always read and follow label instructions before buying or using these products.
No information or advice given here shall constitute a warranty as to any matter; all such information and advice is being given and accepted at your sole risk. Novartis Crop Protection, Inc. assumes no
responsibility or liability for any statements given in this information.
Amber ® , Beacon ® , Exceed ® , Peak ® and the Novartis logo are trademarks of Novartis.
Accent ® and Glean ® are trademarks of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company.
Permit ® is a trademark of Monsanto Company.
Clorox ® is a trademark of Clorox Company.
RS 2954
NCP 990-00185-A 10/97
Please Note: For a complete AGCO part number; please add AG to the front of the six digit number.
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