There are a number of resources available to explain equipment requirements, inspections, service status, and to assist with equipment service or repair. Handling and managing NH3 is complex and mistakes can lead to injury. Review the Tips from the Field for ideas to improve and maintain your safety measures.
The following resources include PDF documents, links to our web pages and links to partnering groups.
Tips from the Field and Other Equipment Articles
- 2021 Tips from the field (PDF)
- 2019 Tips from the field (PDF)
- 2018 Tips from the field
- Anhydrous Ammonia System Piping Requirement (PDF)
- Anhydrous Ammonia Pipe Welding and Welder Qualifications (PDF)
- Hydrostatic Relief Valves Requirements
- Tank Marking and Placarding Requirements (PDF)
Equipment Inspection Forms and Information
- Service Status Policy (PDF)
- Quick Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Anhydrous Ammonia Equipment Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Vehicle/Equipment Inspection Checklist - MN DOT, MDA, Minnesota State Patrol Requirements (PDF)
- Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) Installation/Replacement Record (PDF)
- Anhydrous Ammonia Program Staff Inspection Area Map (PDF)
Equipment Repair and Service
- List of Anhydrous Ammonia Inspection Service Companies
- “R” Stampholders (Minnesota and Other States) Instructions: On the National Board Manufacturer and Repair Directory web page, go to the “Manufacturer and Repair Directory Search Form”. Select the state and stamps (i.e. “R”), then click on the “Search” button to obtain the “R” stampholders for the selected state.
Break-Away Coupling Device Information
- NH3 Break-Away Coupling Device Parts (MDA YouTube Video)
- NH3 Break-Away Coupling Device Installation (MDA YouTube Video)
- “Musts” for NH3 Break-Away Couplers
Manufacturer Information
- Heartland Ag Systems Break-Away Coupler Device Swing Arm Assembly (PDF)
- Heartland Ag Systems Equipment Manuals-NH3 Toolbars and Nurse Tank Wagons
- Continental NH3 Products Break-Away Coupling Devices
- Squibb Taylor Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual for Flo-Max Couplers Model FM1.25-1000, Revision 8, February 2008 (PDF)
- Squibb Taylor Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual for Flo-Max II Couplers Model FM126, Revision 3, September 2010 (PDF)
- Squibb Taylor Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual for Flo-Max II Coupler Model FM126, Revision 5, October 2012 (PDF)
- Squibb Taylor Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual for Flo-Max II Coupler Model FM150, Revision 6, October 2012 (PDF)
- Squibb Taylor Flo-Max Couplers Seasonal Inspection & Maintenance Instruction Notification (PDF)
- Squibb Taylor Recall Notice for FloMax Break-Away Coupler (PDF)
