TR-MAN-1500
Operator's Manual - Mini-Travellers
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Step 4
Determine the best position for your reel in each section.
The best start position for your reel is at the center of the furthest section
away from the source of water. By doing this your subsequent setups will
not require additional water source changes.
Ensure you abide by local by-laws and regulations for water usage.
Cadman Power Equipment Limited recommends that you consult with your
local water authority.
Where field conditions permit, always attempt to pull the hose either up or
down sloping terrain instead of operating on the side of a hill. If a side hill
condition is unavoidable, provide a hilled trench as a guide for the hose and
add extra weight to the sprinkler cart to prevent upset.
The hose will slide down the hill if a trench is not created. The hose will
become much heavier once water is introduced. Failing to provide a trench
will result in serious equipment damage and could result in you and/or
your spectators being injured.
Obstacles will play a big part in the planning process. If an obstacle
interferes with the area to be irrigated an adjustment to the plan will be
required.
Figure 8 - Obstacles in Plan
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The hose will naturally take the shortest path (a straight line). Without
resistance such as a contour, trench or a furrow the hose will tend to
straighten. The sprinkler cart will make contact with any obstacle if there is
no resistance. Failure to provide a form of resistance will result in serious
equipment damage and could result in you and/or your spectators being
injured.
