Agpro. Flush Valves TECHNICAL DATA / SPECIFICATIONS / APPLICATION GUIDE

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Agpro Flush Valves are fully operational units designed for one

These valves provide control and release of large volumes of flush

With models ideally suited to both reservoir and pump supplied

parlors, housing facilities and even small areas such as calf

1 TECHNICAL DATA / SPECIFICATIONS / APPLICATION GUIDE Over 20 types to satisfy all your flushing needs. Agpro Flush Valves are fully operational units designed for one purpose, flushing animal wastes. These valves provide control and release of large volumes of flush water in a ready-to-install package. With models ideally suited to both reservoir and pump supplied flush applications they re perfect for cleaning feed lanes, parlors, housing facilities and even small areas such as calf barns, treatment pens and working areas. User friendly designs provide for ease of operation and rugged construction for long, maintenance free service. Flush Valves

Agpro FLUSH VALVES FEATURES BENEFITS RESULTS All pneumatic or manual operation Cushioned air close cycle Heavy galvanized steel or all

flanged or slip coupler mount Simple, no wiring No electrical reuirements No water hammer Superior strength, corrosion resistant Low

Virtually maintenance free Working only with light weight flange during gluing process, No gluing directly to valve (1) Manual and some

Minimize water usage Ultimate freeze protection, No extra space reuired Simple installation, No destroyed valves during installation Installing

2 Agpro FLUSH VALVES FEATURES BENEFITS RESULTS All pneumatic or manual operation Cushioned air close cycle Heavy galvanized steel or all stainless construction Firestone Airstroke air actuators 12 or 16 diameter inlets Complete unit housed below floor with pop-up lid (1) Bolt-on flanged or slip coupler mount Simple, no wiring No electrical reuirements No water hammer Superior strength, corrosion resistant Low maintenance Long life, smooth operation National manufacturer, No air cylinders Custom Fit flow rates Protected from animals and vehicles Virtually maintenance free Working only with light weight flange during gluing process, No gluing directly to valve (1) Manual and some specialty models mount above floor. Minimize water usage Ultimate freeze protection, No extra space reuired Simple installation, No destroyed valves during installation Installing an SF12x20 Flush Valve, our most popular model. Typical Installation Seuence: Determine finish floor elevation. Cut riser to appropriate height and glue lightweight flange in place. Attach valve to flange with mounting hardware. Secure valve. Attach airline. Pour in place. FLUSH!

3 Freuently Asked What slopes can I flush? Slopes from 1.5 to 4% are considered ideal, however slopes from 0.5% to 10% are being successfully flushed. Reuest technical assistance from our staff for special applications. In general, the greater the slope the less water used at each flushing. How long of a lane can be flushed at once? Lengths up to 2,400. Lanes of 1,000 or less are preferred. Longer lanes reuire additional flush volumes and larger collection areas. (For lanes greater than 700 in length a minimum 1.5% slope is recommended.) When flushing over 1,000 you may want to consider a second flush valve part way down to improve efficiency. Is it too cold to flush in Minnesota? No, cold alone does not preclude flushing. The same freezing problems that affect flush systems similarly limit other waste cleanup systems. We have successful flush systems operating in Alaska, Canada, Maine, Minnesota, New York and other cold areas. Inuire about special design features to enhance cold weather operations. I ve heard flush systems cost more than cable scrapers, is this true? No. When all cost are considered flush systems are usually the least costly method to provide total cleanup for the dairy. Even when compared to tractor scraping, flushing will be less expensive within two to three years of start-up. Will a Flush System use more water than a scrape system? Yes, in most instances additional water is reuired. In many instances 75% of the reuired water is already being generated in the parlor. Recycling and other measures can minimize additional water reuirements as well. If field application of wastes must be by a tanker wagon over long distances flushing may not be appropriate. Do I need a separate air compressor for the Flush Valves? Typically no. If you have air operated parlor euipment the flush valves can use this air system and should be less than 10% of the total usage. It is recommended air be taken off prior to any in line oilers. Can a single set of valves be used to clean both my parlor and holding pen? Yes. There are numerous layouts that work well including sloping the floors all one way or rotatable valves with a double slope arrangement. Agpro can provide specific help with your layout. Will flushing work with sand bedding? Yes, in fact it is one of the best systems when dealing with sand laden manure. The SF16x24 Sand Handler valves are specifically designed for sand situations. Lanes should be 2% or steeper and less than 750 long. Ask for help with special layout features to aide in moving sand. Agpro Inc., Rt. 7 Box 100, Paris, TX USA (903) * Fax (903) * agpro@neto.com

4 FLUSH VALVES Agpro offers over 20 different flush valve models. The following are our most popular. Let our design staff review your system and recommend the proper valves for your specific layout. SF12 x lbs. 6,200 gpm Specific Features: Pop-Up Lid 12 Inlet Hot Dip Galvanized Finish Most Popular Model Gravity systems with up to 32 system head, for lanes up to 14 wide and 800 long. Ideal in parlors, holding pens, freestall barns, feed lanes and transfer lanes. Flush valve shall be bolt-on design, flush mount with adjoining concrete floors when not in use. During flushing, the discharge bonnet will pop-up approximately 5 inches for normal directional discharge. Pneumatic operation shall be via linkage free air pillow type activator working a.250 plate and.500 rubber seal. Design shall allow sealing at static heads up to 40 feet. Inlet port shall be 12 nominal with internal flange connection. Discharge shall be trapezoidal shape 20 wide at outlet. Unit shall include body drain and sealable conduit port for air supply. Four lugs shall be provided to assure proper mounting. Construction shall be of heavy steel with hot dipped galvanized finish on all surfaces after fabrication. SF16 x lbs. 8,000 gpm Specific Features Pop-Up Lid 16 Inlet Hot Dip Galvanized Finish Sand Handler Design Gravity systems with up to 40 of system head in locations where splash is not a concern, 30 otherwise, for lanes up to 16 wide and 1,600 long. Ideal for long or wide lanes in housing, feeding and transfer situations. Best valve in sand removal applications. Flush valve shall be bolt-on design, flush mount with adjoining concrete floors when not in use. During flushing, the discharge bonnet will pop-up approximately 6 inches for normal directional discharge. Pneumatic operation shall be via linkage free air pillow type activator working a.375 plate and.500 rubber seal. Design shall allow sealing at static heads up to 48 feet. Inlet port shall be 16 nominal with internal flange connection. Discharge shall be trapezoidal shape 24 wide at outlet. Unit shall include body drain and sealable conduit port for air supply. Four lugs shall be provided to assure proper mounting. Construction shall be of heavy steel with hot dipped galvanized finish on all surfaces after fabrication.

5 SF12 x 18R lbs. 6,000 gpm Specific Features Pop-Up Lid 12 Inlet Hot Dip Galvanized Finish Rotatable Discharge Outlet Flush valve shall be bolt-on design and flush mount with adjoining concrete floors when not in use. Removable handle will permit the pre-flush selection and positioning of discharge direction. During flushing, the discharge bonnet will pop-up approximately 5 for normal directional discharge. Pneumatic operation shall be via linkage free air pillow type activator working a.375 plate and.500 rubber seal. Design shall allow for sealing at static heads up to 40. Inlet port shall be 12 nominal. Discharge shall be 18 diameter with rotatable discharge lid. Mount shall be with an external standard 12 flange. Unit shall include body drain and sealable conduit port for air supply. Four lugs shall be provided to assure proper mounting. Construction shall be of steel with hot dipped galvanized finish on all surfaces after fabrication. SF12 x 22M lbs. 5,500 gpm Specific Features: Manual Operation (No air) 12 Inlet Hot Dip Galvanized Finish Patented Design Uniue rotatable lid makes this valve ideal for areas where occasional flushing is desired in more than one direction or compound slope areas where adjustment of flow direction may be reuired. System heads up to 32. Lanes up to 14 wide and 700 long. Gravity or pump systems with up to 28 of system head. Manual operation without air makes this valve ideal for infreuent use areas long distances from an air source. Suited for lanes up to 14 wide and 700 long. Best for lanes with limited vehicle access due to surface mount reuirements. Low profile and removable handle permits normal vehicle traffic over valve positioned at or near center of lane. Flush valve shall be bolt-on design and mount on adjoining concrete floors. During flushing, the body will provide for normal directional discharge. Mount height shall be less than 10 above floor. Manual operation shall be via overcenter pivot with HDP roller type activator working a.375 plate and.500 rubber seal reuiring less than 100 lbs. force for closing. Operator linkage shall be removable for service. Design shall allow for sealing at static heads up to 32. Inlet port shall be 12 nominal. Discharge shall be 22 wide. Mount shall be with an internal standard 12 flange. Construction shall be of steel with hot dipped galvanized finish on all surfaces after fabrication. PF12 x 18R-L lbs. 3,000 gpm Specific Features: Louvered Lid Design 12 Inlet All Stainless Steel Construction Slip mount shown. Bolt-on configuration available. Pump flush systems with up to 12 of system head. Louvered drive over lid allows unobstructed access. Ideal for pump flush applications with lanes up to 16 wide and 1,600 long. Flush valves shall be flush mount with adjoining concrete floors. During flushing, the louvered discharge lid will allow for normal directional discharge. Pneumatic operation shall be via linkage free air pillow type activator working a.250 plate and.500 rubber seal. Inlet port shall be 12 nominal. Discharge shall be 18 diameter with positionable louvered discharge lid. Unit shall include sealable conduit port for air supply. Four lugs shall be provided to assure proper mounting. Construction shall be of all 304 stainless steel. Agpro Inc., Rt. 7 Box 100, Paris, TX USA (903) * Fax (903) * agpro@neto.com

6 SCHEMATIC Typical Gravity Flush System Typical Pump Flush System

7 All Agpro valves are designed for ease of installation as well as long term, trouble free service. FLUSH VALVES Reservoirs such as these typically supply gravity flush systems. Flushing in action. High volume pump used to supply a pump flush system. Agpro Inc., Rt. 7 Box 100, Paris, TX USA (903) * Fax (903) * agpro@neto.com

8 FLUSH ACCESSORIES Agpro offers a complementary line of accessories to complete any flush system. All steel tank fixtures to readily adapt PVC piping to steel reservoirs. Flush Supply Line Butterfly Valves: To permit partial shutdown of system for maintenance, service, etc. Flange Kits: Pre-packaged PVC flanges with reuired gaskets and attachment hardware. Air Controls: All types of air controllers from simple manually actuated units to fully automated system controls. Supply Headers and Tees: All steel fabrication header pipes and tees to replace PVC pipes and fittings. Simplify installation and minimize potential below slab leaks. Complete line of specialized collection channel covers, pumps and separators. Pressure rated PVC piping and fittings. Installation Assistance. Rt. 7 Box 100 Paris, TX USA Toll Free (800) (903) * Fax (903) * agpro@neto.com

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