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Boom Recirculation Installation and Operation Manual for Case IH 50 Series Patriot Sprayers
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Before installing boom recirculation, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Leave the
machine turned off with the booms unfolded for the duration of the installation process.
During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this
manual as you complete the installation process.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices before installing or operating the boom recirculation
system for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the boom recirculation system to another
machine:
• Visually inspect the system for any damage including cracked or broken fittings, worn or pinched hoses,
corrosion around electronics and cables, etc.
• Set the system to operating position with the hand valves and throttling valve open with the flush valves closed.
Then perform a leak test.
• Rinse the boom and perform a boom air blowout to thoroughly clean the system.
TOOLS NEEDED
The following tools are recommended for installation of the boom recirculation system:
• Tape measure
• Hose cutter for up to 2” OD spray hose
• 2 Slip Joint Pliers (approx. 10” size)
• Metric and Imperial Wrench Set
• 5/16” Nut Drivers for hose and flange clamps
• Side cutters
• Corrosion X-HD spray
POINT OF REFERENCE
The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the machine, looking toward the cab.
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