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Closed Transfer System
The BatchBoy is a truly Closed Transfer System in all aspects
of the machine. All liquids, and all vapors, are completely contained while
being handled by the machine. Liquids are drawn into the machine by the
vacuum it creates. The machine fills itself using vacuum, it is self filling.
All vapors are contained, mixed with water in the venturi and then transported
to the sprayer tank. Benefits to the operator are safety, reduced hazards
from chemical liquids and their vapors, and compliance with recommendations
of EPA and OSHA with regard to having a safe method of handling hazardous
materials.
Vacuum based transfer of chemicals
Using vacuum to move liquids is safer then using pressure dependent systems,
such as a chemical pump pushing liquid through a line. By drawing liquid
using vacuum, if a leak should occur, the system leaks inward, air is drawn
into the system, all liquid and vapor are still contained in the system.
A pressure system leaks outward, squirting liquid or vapor to the outside
of the system. The BatchBoy's vacuum system never needs to
be primed as a pump does. When your chemical container is near empty and
starts to draw air with liquid, the system does not lose it's prime.
Easy to use
The BatchBoy is user friendly. Valves and controls are easy
to operate and understand. Operations are learned quickly and performed
instinctively. Mental energies can be concentrated on the spraying operation
rather than the procedures of operating the machine, greatly reducing the
chances of error.
Safe method of transferring chemical
The BatchBoy provides a safe means to cope with the hazards
of handling agricultural chemicals. Your health is precious, it is fragile,
and it is your responsibility. You are also responsible for the health
of employees, family, and friends. You are risking your health when your
person and clothing becomes contaminated, and you have the potential to
spread the contamination, to bring it into your home, to expose others.
Using a BatchBoy greatly minimizes the potential of becoming
contaminated and spreading the contamination. You can enjoy peace of mind
knowing you are protecting yourself, family, and employees from the hazards
of chemical contamination.
Venturi powered by water
Water passes through a venturi, creating vacuum as it passes through. This
vacuum becomes the sole means of operating the BatchBoy.
There is no need for another energy source, no need for 12 volt power,
no need for a gasoline engine, no need for batteries. The unit is powered
solely by water. Water going through the venturi also absorbs all vapors
being produced by the vacuum as it draws chemical into and out of the measuring
chamber.
Accurate measurement of liquid
Being able to very accurately measure the chemical you are adding to your
sprayer tank gives you more control over your spraying operation. Exact
chemical measurement is a must for precision spraying. The BatchBoy
very accurately measures chemical volume, always. You can add the precise
amount of chemical needed for the job, not too much and not too little.
You can count on it, you can trust it. It never needs to be calibrated
or adjusted. It will just as accurately measure chemical 10 years from
now as it does today.
Measuring chamber
The measuring chamber allows the operator to precisely measure the amount
of chemical being transferred. This measuring chamber is a true volumetric
measurement of liquid volume. The measuring chamber is always accurate,
it never needs to be calibrated. The measuring chamber will not measure
air entering the system. Viscosity or specific gravity of the liquid being
measured has no effect on it's volume. The measuring chamber is tall and
slender, allowing small incremental and accurate graduations of the chamber's
volume that divide its volume into fluid ounce segments (also metric volume
segments).
Stainless steel and plastic construction
All wetted components of the BatchBoy are made of either
Stainless Steel, polypropylene, or teflon and elastomers are either fluorocarbon
or EPDM. The unit is compatible with most chemicals used in the agricultural
industry. Stainless Steel construction of the measuring chamber makes a
very sturdy unit, capable of withstanding a full vacuum. There is no deterioration
or weakening of the measuring chamber from sunlight or hot and cold weather.
Rinsing system
Designed into the BatchBoy is a rinsing system that allows
the operator to rinse the complete machine in just a few seconds by opening
just one valve. A complete rinse of the machine between each batch of chemicals
minimizes the chance of cross contamination of chemicals or the possibility
of coagulation of chemicals. Rinsing keeps the machine clean and clear
of residual chemicals that can gum up and cause sticking of moving parts.
Rinsing also keeps the sight tube clean and clear of chemicals to minimized
the chance of staining from chemicals.
Sight tube
The sight tube is made of Ultra-Pure Teflon®, which is very
slick, very slippery, and has a very low surface energy that minimizes
the absorption of liquids, thereby quite resistant to staining from chemicals.
Teflon is also compatible with a vast range of chemicals. When the sight
tube does eventually become stained, it can very easily be replaced without
the need of tools.
Complete drainage
The BatchBoy is designed so there are no pockets, no hose
loops, no dips or traps in the machine to catch or hold liquid. The complete
machine will drain empty. The measuring chamber drains completely empty
directly into the venturi which drains directly into the plumbing. All
plumbing drains to the outlet port of the unit. This complete drainage
assures no residual chemicals are left in the machine and assures that
when rinsing, all rinse water is drained out of the machine. Complete drainage
also makes winterizing the machine a task of simply draining the machine.
Control valve
The control valve performs several functions. It is primarily used to select
either the filling or the emptying operation of the BatchBoy.
When the control valve is positioned to EMPTY it also vents the measuring
chamber, allowing air to enter the measuring chamber so liquid can be drawn
out. The control valve is also used to remove excess water when Zeroing
the measuring chamber.
Master valve
The master valve directs incoming water, either to divert inlet water through
the venturi so the machine can produce a vacuum, or to allow inlet water
to pass directly through the BatchBoy. While diverting water
through the venturi, the flow rate going to the sprayer is reduced, which
allows the operator to transfer more chemical into his sprayer per gallon
of water going to his sprayer. Then, when the operator is finished transferring
chemical, he can open the master valve, allowing him to 'top off' his sprayer
tank at the full flow rate of his transfer pump.
Chemical inlet valves
There are four chemical inlet valves mounted directly to the measuring chamber. The measuring chamber also has connections for four additional valves. With these additional valves, the BatchBoy can be directly connected to up to eight different chemical containers at the same time. The chemical valves being mounted directly to the measuring chamber eliminates the need for a manifold, minimizing the chance of chemical cross contamination.
Auxiliary water valve
The auxiliary water valve provides water to the front of the machine. This
water source can be used to add water to chemical containers for rinsing,
to rinse off equipment, or to add water to powdered chemicals to turn them
into a slurry. CAUTION: the liquid provided to this valve is the carrier
liquid you are using. If you are using 28% liquid fertilizer as your carrier,
then 28% liquid fertilizer will come out of this valve.
Inlet strainer
The purpose of the inlet strainer is to catch debris before it enters the
machine, safeguarding against the venturi or valves becoming clogged or
plugged.
Pump mounting plate
A pump plate mounted on rubber vibration isolators is provided. This is
a convenient location to mount the water transfer pump. The rubber feet
dampen vibrations that can cause the liquid level inside the sight tube
to quiver.
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