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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
NH3: Making Nurse Tank Connections
These instructions presume an applicator with Great
Plains-supplied Squib-Taylor Flo-Max™ coupler and
Raven AccuFlow™ application system.
A18
1. Perform the steps at “NH3: Safing Applicator
Before Cart Hitch”, pages 55.
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A11
Anhydrous Ammonia Exposure Hazard:
Do not skip step 1. Wear your PPEa. Never open a line without
first performing a bleed to check it. If the applicator was
improperly shut-down, the hose can contain more NH3 than
your PPE can handle. Lung damage, burning, blindness and
death are possible.
A14
Refer to Figure 31
2. Check that the two halves of the breakaway
coupler A14 are firmly mated at the swivel bracket.
If not, see the Squibb-Taylor Flo-Max™ manual for
re-connection instructions.
Figure 31
Applicator NH3 Inlet
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3. Check that the break-away coupler bracket 7 is
free to swivel, relative to pointing directly rearward
horizontal, by at least:
80° to each side,
45° up, and;
20° down.
4. Remove, the Acme cap
break-away coupler.
A11
on the inlet side of the
Refer to Figure 32
5. Inspect the inlet Acme threads
debris or other contamination.
A12 .
Clean away any
A12
2
Blinding, Choking and Respiratory Hazard:
Never look directly into an ammonia hose or fitting.
Use a mirror. Always assume that ammonia is present in the
system. There are many ways it can hide, and surprise you
later. See “Avoid Trapped Anhydrous” on page 106.
6. Using a hand mirror, inspect the gasket 2 inside the
fitting A12 . If there is no sign of ammonia, and no
odor, you can remove the gasket by hand for closer
inspection.
Figure 32
Inspecting Fitting With Mirror
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This gasket makes the liquid-tight seal between the
hose and break-away coupler. Inspect it for a smooth
face, no cracks, chips or weathering, and no sign of
permanent compression. Replace gasket as needed
for a tight seal.
a. PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
407-613M
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2014-04-22