Great Plains PFC2000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 40)

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407-158M 03/28/2007
Liquid Fertilizer Strainers
The PFC1600/2000 Cart system includes two strain-
ers; one at the quick-fill inlet, and one at the pump out-
let.
You need to check that the pump screen is an appro-
priate size for the orifice plates you plan to use.
Pump Strainer
Refer to Figure 20
The pump strainer was delivered with an 80 mesh
screen
. Other screen sizes are available from Banjo
Corporation.
DANGER
!
Wear protective gloves when changing screens.
If changing screen sizes, keep in mind the following:
• Generally, select a mesh screen the same or slightly
smaller than the orifice size.
• A substantially smaller mesh (e.g. 100) will reduce
manifold orifice plates plugging so often, but the
strainer screen will have to be cleaned more often.
• A much larger mesh (e.g. 50 or 30) will pass more
material but should only be considered when using
large manifold orifice plates.
• A plugged or partially plugged screen will result in a
reduced application rate. It may also result in back-
pressure at the pump, and possible seal damage.
• Mesh sizes: (Smallest) 100, 80, 50, 30 (Largest)
Quick-Fill Strainer
Refer to Figure 21
The inlet strainer was delivered with a 12 mesh screen
. In general, it is not necessary to replace the screen
with a different size. If the screen becomes clogged
and cannot be cleaned, replace it with another 12
mesh.
DANGER
!
Wear protective gloves when changing screens.
If changing screen sizes, keep in mind the following:
• Using a substantially smaller mesh may slow tank
filling.
• Using a larger mesh increases the risk of clogging
the pump strainer.
Figure 20
Pump Strainer
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1
1
Figure 21
Quick-Fill Strainer
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2
2