Bulk

Bulk Shuttle Setup

There are a few things growers must have in order to use Bulk. Our Bulk products are not difficult to use, and once set up growers find them to be much more convenient than jugs.

Features Of The Bulk Shuttles Include:

• Shrink-wrapped and shipped five to a pallet
• Shuttles can be placed on their side and moved easily
• Each shuttle has a sump and dip tube for self-draining
• A cam lock discharge connector is included

Shuttle Overview

*based on 1.35 L/ac. rate

All shuttles have a $100 deposit.

Handling The Shuttle

• When shuttles are on the pallets, a forklift, skid steer or loader tractor can be used to move the pallet
• Individual shuttle can be rolled or lifted for convenience

Unloading The Herbicide

• Each Bulk shuttle has a dip tube and sump and is overfilled; breaking the seal and opening the container is not necessary
• No rinsing is required
• An electrical pump should be used to efficiently extract the herbicide (most pumps also have digital volume meters)
• Detailed emptying instructions can be found on the outer surface of every custom-ordered BigBoys shuttle

Proper Use To Start

Inspect unit, check for damage, ensure tamper proof wire seals are intact.

To download full proper care and use guidelines, click here

Measuring

A pump with a digital volume meter is the easiest way to measure.

Proper Use When Done

How Not To Treat Your Bulk Delivery System. These Actions Can Void Your Deposit.

Once a shuttle has been filled at our plant, we prevent access to the contents (interior of unit) by the application of wire tamper-proof seals. When you take possession of the units, inspect for any damage and ensure all seals are intact. This is your guarantee that the contents have not been compromised.

While in your possession, you must not break these seals for any reason. If the units are returned with one or more broken seals, we must assume that the interior of the units could have been contaminated by the introduction of a foreign substance. Therefore, the units must undergo a rigorous cleaning process, a time-consuming and costly exercise.

Note: There is no reason to break a seal. The units are sufficiently vented and are overfilled by 500ml to ensure you get full value.

Damage

Major damage – punctures anywhere on container or crushing – will render container unusable and will result in the retailer and subsequently the grower to be charged the $100 deposit.

Returns

Please return empty container to your retailer of purchase. The retailer will arrange pick-up of empty containers with CWS Logistics.

Please do not call Bayer directly for returns.

BulkTotes Setup

There are a few things growers must have in order to use our Bulk totes. Bulk totes are not difficult to use, and once set up growers find them to be much more convenient than jugs.

Features Of Bulk Totes Include:

• Top- and bottom-lift capabilities
• Self-draining (no need for cleaning)
• Slings for easy lifting
• Tote corner re-design for easy stacking and improved stability
• Automatic and manual venting
• Calibration markings on the exterior of the tote in both litres and US gallons – only to be used as a guide
• Colour-coded base for easy product identification
• 1-in. female dry break connector for discharging product and a 1-in. male adaptor are both included

Totes Overview

Products available in bulk

*based on 1.35 L/ac. rate

All totes have a $500 deposit.

Handling The Tote

• Either a forklift, skid steer or forks mounted on a loader-tractor will allow you to move the tote on the farm
• The totes come with slings for lifting, if needed

Unloading The Herbicide

• Each Bulk tote is bottom-fed and self-draining, so no rinsing is required
• Totes are overfilled; breaking the seal and opening the container is not necessary
• An electrical pump should be used to efficiently extract the herbicide (most pumps also have digital volume meters)
• Detailed emptying instructions can be found on the outer surface of every custom-ordered BigBoys tote

Proper Use To Start

Inspect unit, check for damage, ensure tamper proof wire seals are intact.

To download full proper care and use guidelines, click here.

Measuring

A pump with a digital volume meter is the easiest way to measure.

Proper Use When Done

Follow these simple steps when you are finished with the tote:

How Not To Treat Your Bulk Delivery System. These Actions Can Void Your Deposit.

Once a tote has been filled at our plant, we prevent access to the contents (interior of unit) by the application of wire tamper-proof seals. When you take possession of the units, inspect for any damage and to ensure all seals are intact. This is your guarantee that the contents have not been compromised.

While in your possession, you must not break these seals for any reason. If the units are returned with one or more broken seals, we must assume that the interior of the units could have been contaminated by the introduction of a foreign substance. Therefore, the units must undergo a rigorous cleaning process, a time-consuming and costly exercise.

When totes are returned without their couplers, the retailer and subsequently the grower will be charged $50 from the deposit.

NOTE: There is no reason to break a seal. The units are sufficiently vented, are self-draining and are overfilled by 500ml to ensure you get full value.

Damage

• Major damage – punctures anywhere on tote or crushing – will render container unusable and will result in the loss of your $500 deposit
• Minor damage – missing couplers – will result in $50 being withheld from your $500 deposit

Returns

Please return empty container to your retailer of purchase. The retailer will arrange pick-up of empty containers with CWS Logistics.

Please do not call Bayer directly for returns.

Q: How do I move and transfer full Bulk totes once I get them to my farm?

A: The next best thing to a forklift is pallet forks mounted on a front-end loader. Use the slings provided – no chains please.

Q: How do I move and transfer full Bulk shuttles once I get them to my farm?

A: When shuttles are on the pallets, use a forklift. The next best thing to a forklift is pallet forks mounted on a front-end loader.

Individual shuttles can be rolled or lifted for convenience. 

Q: I’ve never used a bulk shuttle/tote before. How do I get set up to handle them?

A: Bulk totes are bottom-fed, so you could simply attach a 1” female adapter to unload the product. New totes are self-draining. The more common way of unloading totes is by using a battery-operated pump. You still use the 1” female adapter and hose, but the pump pulls out the product and sends it to your sprayer or mixing cone. Most pumps have built-in digital volume measurement gauges.

A: Bulk shuttles have a dip tube and sump, so you need to attach a 1” female adapter and hose to unload the product. The more common way of unloading shuttles is by using a battery-operated pump which pulls out the product and sends it to your sprayer or mixing cone. Most pumps have built-in digital volume measurement gauges. 

Q: I need to buy a pump. Where do I look?

A: Ask your local agricultural retailer where you can purchase a pump in your area. Many retailers also sell these pumps.

Q: Do I have to pay a deposit to use the shuttle/tote?

A: Yes. In order to facilitate the shuttle and tote return process, for shuttles we require a $100 deposit and for totes we require a $500 deposit at the time of purchase. The deposit is completely refundable once the shuttle or tote is returned in good condition. 

Q: I’ve finished using my Bulk shuttle and/or tote. Now what? Do I have to clean it and return it?

A: The new Bulk shuttle is overfilled by 500ml to ensure you get full value, so there is no need to break the seal or to rinse. A tote is self-draining so there is no need to rinse the empty tote before you return it to the retailer who sold it to you. Bayer will pick up the empty tote from your retailer.