QUICK GUIDE - Micro Matic · Draw a line through the center and mark the two points (P1 and P2) on each side at 2.4” (60 mm) distance from the center. Position the Drilling Jig

THE SELF-CLEANING CLOSED TRANSFER SYSTEMFOR PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTSFrom Bayer and agrotop distributed by Micro Matic

QUICK GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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2. easyFlow System at a Glance

6. easyFlow Advantages

1. Available Parts & Mounting Kits

4. Installation Examples

2.1. Installation of the Tank Adaptor

3. General Safety Instructions

5. How to Use easyFlow System

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2. SYSTEM AT A GLANCE

1 PPP Container

2 easyFlow Container Adaptor

3 easyFlow Tank Adaptor

4 Hand Grip

5 Cap for Tank Adaptor

6 Thread for Rinsing Water Connection, ¾ ‘’ BSP*

7 Wedge Plates (optional)

8 Drilling Jig

9 Rinsing Lever

10 Sprayer Tank

* Using adaptor fittings that are not BSP will permanently damage tank adaptor!

1a Tank Adaptor, to be installed on the sprayer tank or induction bowl1b Drilling Jig also used as counter plate to fix the easyFlow Tank Adaptor from inside1c Sealing Ring between Tank Adaptor (1a) and tank1d Mounting Screws (stainless)2 2x Container Adaptor (3x for set 2) to fit on containers for Plant Protection Products (PPP)3 Water inlet adaptor: Banjo 075ABP (¾ ‘’ BSPP x cam lever coupling

1.1 Contents of the easyFlow Kits

1. easyFlow - Available Parts and Mounting Kits

1.2. Required Tools

Power drillHole Saw 3¾”Drill Bit 7/32” (5.5mm)s

Bucket or bin for collecting and avoiding debris inside the Tank

Brush

Marker 7mm Socket WrenchCountersink or Scraper

For Mounting

For Cleaning

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Tank Adaptor (incl. Drilling Jig, Seals and Screws)Part #15955

Container Adaptor (fits on containers for Plant Protection Products (PPP) up to 2.5 gallon (10 Liter ), with 2.5” (63 mm) neck thread) Part #16184

Wedge Plates, for balancing the Tank Adaptor on inclined or uneven tank surfaces (contains 2 Wedge Plates and 2 Sealing Rings)Part #16071

Set 1, contains 1x Tank Adaptor and 3x Container AdaptorPart #16076

Set 2, contains 1x Tank Adaptor and 5x Container AdaptorPart #16077

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2.1. Installation of the easyFlow Tank Adaptor

2.1.1. Dimensions of the Tank Adaptor

Side View

Front View

2.1.2. Where to Install the easyFlow Tank Adaptor

Sprayer Tank

Fresh Water*

Must Rotate

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Before installing the easyFlow Tank Adaptor onto your sprayer check carefully that there is:

¡ Enough space for operation of the easyFlow at selected place

¡ No pipes, tank rinsing nozzles or other obstacles inside the tank which will interfere with the

installation of the easyFlow. The Drilling Jig (1c) must be placed inside the tank (accessibility)

¡ Enough working space needed to handle a full 1 Gallon or 2.5 Gallon (5 Liter or 10 Liter)

PPP container

¡ Room to rotate the container during the rinsing process

¡ Fresh water connection with maximum 90 PSI (6 bar ) pressure

(45-60 PSI optimal (best 3-4 bar));

* WARNING: Tank adaptor threads are BSP. Using NPT fittings will damage device.

8.56”/ 217.5mm

7.40”/ 188mm

3.74”/ 95mm

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2.1.3. Check List for the Best Installation Place

Please consider the following important points:

£ Install above maximum tank filling level

(dosing process requires free flow) at

an easily accessible point, considering

maximum height for safety of operations

£ Allow enough space for handling of the PPP

containers, see 2.1.2., page 7

£ Locate a level installation area; use the

wedge plates (#EFWP71) to balance

inclines up to 5°.

£ Check for obstacles inside the tank below

installation area, and check accessibility

for jig placement from inside the tank.

£ Allow room for fresh water connection

(trigger or ball valve).

£ Make sure rinsing lever is easy to reach and

press.

£ Check tank lid for interference with the

operational space of the easyFow.

2.2. Mounting the easyFlow on the Sprayer Tank

Mark the center of the hole to be cut-out forthe easyFlow installation on the tank or on thechemical inductor.

Draw a line through the center and mark thetwo points (P1 and P2) on each side at 2.4”(60 mm) distance from the center.

Position the Drilling Jig (1) over the twoholes (P1 and P2) and mark the remaining 4positions using the punches on the Jig.

Make sure that no debris can fall into the tankby placing a collection tray or bucket underthe installation area.

Use a drill with diameter 7/32” (5.5 mm) todrill the 6 mounting holes.

Cut out the space for easyFlow Tank Adaptorusing a Hole Saw with 3¾” (95-97 mm)diameter.

Alternatively use a jig saw

Use a scraper to remove remaining burrs.

2.4” (60mm) 2.4” (60mm)


2.2. Mounting the easyFlow on the Sprayer Tank (Continued) 2.2.1. Installation on Inclined Tank Surfaces

Installation of the Outlet of the Rinsing Water

2.2.2 Banjo Adaptor and Fittings for Triple Rinse

If needed, use the Wedge Plates, Part #16071, to level tank inclinations up to 5°. The two

Wedge Plates are turned against each other to adapt to any inclination from 1°-5°.

Adjust the plates until the easyFlow Tank Adaptor is in a horizontal position.

Use the Sealing Rings in between the plates to seal. Then continue with the regular

assembly procedure.

The fresh water connection of the tank adaptor has a ¾ BSP thread. A Banjo adaptor fitting

(075ABP) has been included to allow for a variety of connection types including cam lever

couplings, microvalves and more.

Maximum pressure is 90 PSI (6 bar)!

Place the Sealing Ring on the tank and insert the easyFlow Tank Adaptor. If needed use the Wedge Plates in between (see 2.2.1).

Check the position of the easyFlow and that alldrill holes are in line.

Use the tank lid opening to place the jig plateinside the tank and use the jig plate as acounterpart to the tank adapter.

Put the self-tapping screws through andtighten them carefully starting from twoopposite points. Gradually tighten the screws,but do not over tighten!

If necessary, cut off any screw endssticking out.

Connect the cap of the Tank Adaptor and lock it by pulling the lever.

For the fresh water connection use a quick coupling with a trigger or a valve, see 2.2.2.

Banjo Pipe and Hose Fittings

for agricultural and industrial

applications are designed

to provide high quality fluid

handling solutions.

Male Coupler xFemale Thread

Banjo Part #075ABPINCLUDED

Female Coupler x Female Thread

Banjo Part #050DNOT INCLUDED

Female Thread xMale NPT Micro Valve

Banjo Part #LV050MTVNOT INCLUDED

½” male thread x½” hose barb

Banjo Part #HB050NOT INCLUDED


4. Examples of Installation of the easyFlow on Different Sprayers3. General Safety Instructions

3.1. Precautionary Statements

3.2. Unauthorized Modifications and Spare Parts Manufacturing

3.3. Replacement Parts

Warning! Residues of Plant Protection Products can cause the following:

– Breathing difficulties, poisoning, loss of consciousness or other life-threatening conditions due to inhalation or swallowing!

– Allergies and skin irritations due to skin contact!

Note!

Any use of the easyFlow, not explicitly indicated by this manual, is considered unintended and strictly prohibited.

Non-compliance of this results in a partial or total loss of the product warranty!

Alert!

– When using the easyFlow with Plant Protection Products wear standard personal protective equipment that is recommended during mixing and loading of PPP, such as protective gloves, long sleeved shirts and trousers, shoes and safety glasses!

¡ Label instructions of the Plant Protection Products (PPP) must be followed.

¡ Observe all general notes for use of PPP.

¡ Dispose empty containers according to regulations.

Modifications or changes to the machine are only permitted after consultation with, and

agreement from, the manufacturer. Original spare parts and accessories authorized by the

manufacturer ensure safety. The use of other parts may exempt the manufacturer from

liability for the resulting consequences.

Equipment parts which are not in perfect condition must be replaced immediately!

Use only agrotop original spare parts. Should spare parts from other manufacturers be used,

there is no guarantee that their design or manufacture complies with the required structural

and safety standards.

The agrotop GmbH company assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of non-

approved spare parts.

WARNING

ALERT


5. How to Use the easyFlow System 5. How to use the easyFlow System (Continued)

5.1. Connect the easyFlow Container Adaptor 5.3. Connecting PPP Container and Dosing

5.2. Open Tank Adaptor

STEP

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Unscrew original cap from PPP container.If container is sealed do not cut the seal!

Attach PPP container and lock it by pulling the handle. Push down thecontainer to cut seal.

Turn Tank Adaptor counter clockwiseuntil it is fully locked.

(Refer to 2.2.2. on page 11 for hose connection options)

Make sure the Container Adapter is fully extended. (The seal protector should be protected inside the Container Adapter)

Screw the Container Adapter onto thePPP container.

Dosing:To open, turn handle clockwise and withdraw required volume

To stop Dosing:Turn handle counter clockwise to close.

The flow rate can be controlled by graduallyturning back the handle toward the fullylocked position.

Press in red curved handle and removethe Tank Adaptor cap.


5. How to use the easyFlow System (Continued) 5. How to use the easyFlow System (Continued)

5.4.1. Cleaning / Rinsing 5.4.2. Final Cleaning after Emptying

5.5. Disconnecting PPP Container After Emptying

STEP

#4STEP

#4

STEP

#5

Intermediate adaptor flushingafter partial dosing:Make sure the handle is turned counter clockwise to the fully locked position.

Extend easyFlow Container Adaptor 1 intoinitial position by pulling up PPP containerwhile turning container clockwise 2 .

Seal cutter is now recessedback into adaptor.

Intermediate adaptor flushingafter partial dosing continued:Connect fresh water hose.Push down red lever and open cleanwater line for approximately 5 seconds.

Turn back handle counter clockwise 1 to closed position press in handle 2and disconnect PPP container with easyFlow Container Adaptor connected 3

Now unscrew the easyFlow Container Adaptor for next use.

Disconnecting partly empty PPP container:

Be sure that the handle is turnedcounter clockwise to its fully lockedposition, then push handle to disengageContainer Adaptor.

Store the PPP container with the easyFlowContainer Adaptor connected untilcompletely empty. Do not unscrew!

Do not forget to disconnect water hose.

Continued on pg. 17

Keep easyFlow Tank Adaptor fully opened.Connect water and open valve. Rotatecontainer to allow built-in flat fan nozzle tospray every part of container.

Turn handle counter clockwise to full lockand repeat step 5.4.1. (Partial flushing) before disconnecting the clean and empty PPP container.

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*Refer to 2.2.2. on page 11 for hose connection options.


The easyFlow is the first closed, contamination-avoiding and self-cleaning transfer system for liquid plant protection products from sealed or non-sealed small PPP containers enabling the user to do partial or complete dosing. The easyFlow system is designed to fulfill all standards of environmental protection and operational safety today and in the future.

• No-spill connection with the highest standards of user and environmental safety

• Automatic relocking system to prevent unintended opening of the PPP container• Continuously adjustable flow rates, enabling exact transfer of partial

container volumes• Rinsing of accessible parts in contact with Plant Protection Products• Fast and complete rinsing of empty plant protection product containers• No more contamination and cleaning of measuring jugs• Easy installation on all sprayer tanks and most chemical induction tanks

easyFlow Tank Adaptor

• Partial dosing possible if needed• Flow by gravity, no pump needed• Large diameters for quick flow• Easy to install and operate• Wedge Plates available to balance inclined tanks

easyFlow Container Adaptor

• Rinsing nozzle incorporated into Container Adaptor• Cuts and pushes back the aluminum seal of the PPP

container automatically, preventing contamination• Multiple Container Adaptors may be used in

combination with one Tank Adaptor

In comparison to previous systems easyFlow combines following advantages in one compact system:

Characteristics:6. THE CLOSED FILLING AND CLEANING SYSTEM ADVANTAGES

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QUICK GUIDE - Micro Matic · Draw a line through the center and mark the two points (P1 and P2) on each side at 2.4” (60 mm) distance from the center. Position the Drilling Jig