Seed Hawk LOUP III & VIPER PRO 2013 - Hydraulic Drive Calibration Guide - Manual (Page 25)

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*Please follow guidelines below if using Granular Inoculants*
Using Granular Inoculant Performance in Air Seeders
The 9 recommendations below have been assembled with the cooperation of various
equipment manufacturers and our product labels. Use this as s a checklist to maximize
granular performance with air seeders.
1) Product in Tank Overnight – Use up or remove any unused granules from the tank at
the end of the day. DO NOT allow granules to sit in tank overnight as to avoid moisture
migration (take on humidity in air).
2) Maintenance ‐ Prior to seeding, check tank lid seals (air leaks) on every compartment,
plastic rollers for signs of wear. Replace any worn rollers or broken tank seals.
3) Inoculant Requires Dedicated Tank – Do not mix granular inoculant in combination with
seed, granular pesticides fertilizers in a single tank. To ensure correct application rates
are applied, granular inoculants must be placed in a dedicated tank.
4) Filling Air Seeder Tank –Make sure to check your inoculant product label for
recommended handling.
5) Amount of Inoculant in Tank –DO NOT fill tank to more than half capacity. The best
approach is to match seed acres to inoculant acres to ensure you are checking inoculant
tank every time you load seed.
6) Calibration –When calibrating your own air seeder, make sure to check information on
the inoclant bag so that you can follow the proper line on your seeder rate chart and
seeder owner’s manual. Make sure to do a calibration with your inoculant at the start
of every season with the bags and the specific product that you have.
7) Metering System – Regularly check metering system to ensure proper product flow.
Check your tank more often when seeding in high humidity conditions. Also check
distributor caps regularly as there could possibly be build up on the underside of the
cap. Environmental conditions may affect product flowability.
8) Pressure Test‐ A regular pressure test is very important, and can be done in very little
time by contacting your equipment dealer for details.
9) Screen‐ Make sure you have a screen in the top of your tank to prevent foreign objects
from getting in the tank.
By following these recommendations you will be on your way to maximizing your crop
yields. For more information, contact your equipment dealer, product label or
additional Inoculant information is available at www.nodulatorxl.com