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BUCKET, TABLE AND NOZZLES

List of Parts

12. Root Bucket (x4)
13. Washer Downpipe (x4)
14. Nozzle Jet Assembly (x8)
15. Downpipe Collar (x4)
16. Table Funnel (x1)
17. Root Collection Funnel (x4)
18. Root Filter 550 micron (x4)
19. Funnel Mounting Frame (x1)

20. Table (x1)
21. Root Container (x4)
22. Spare & Consumables (x1)

BUCKET, TABLE & NOZZLES

NOZZLE JET ASSEMBLY

BUCKET WALL

FLANGED NUT

NOZZLE JET &
LOCKING NUT

NOZZLE BODY

WITH HOSE

CONNECTION

OUTER O RING

INNER O RING

Summary of Contents for RWC-UM-2

Page 1: ...User Manual for the Root Washer type RWC DELTA T DEVICES RWC UM 2 ...

Page 2: ...ditor N Webb Document code RWC UM 01 3 Date Feb1995 last revised Aug 2001 Delta T Devices Ltd 128 Low Road Burwell Cambridge CB5OEJ England Telephone UK 01638 742922 International 44 1638 742922 Fax UK 01638 743155 International 44 1638 743155 ...

Page 3: ...es Ltd 1995 All Rights Reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws Delta T is a UK registered trademark of Delta T Devices Ltd ...

Page 4: ...LECTRICAL SAFETY 7 INSTALLATION 7 HOW TO USE THE ROOT WASHER 8 HOW IT WORKS 8 STEP BY STEP 8 SPECIFICATIONS PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 10 Basic Root Washer System type RWB 10 List of Parts 10 Root Washer System with Water Tank and Electric Pump type RWC 10 Optional Extras and Accessories 11 Water Tank type RWT 11 Pump type RWP 11 Spares Kit for Pump type SKP 11 Spares and Consumables for Basic Root Was...

Page 5: ...SERVICING WARRANTY AND REPAIRS 12 Replacement parts 12 Servicing the Pump 12 WARRANTY 13 SERVICE 13 ...

Page 6: ...neath Water is fed to the buckets via a series of hoses and connectors from a mains water supply The basic root washer has a four tap connector which enable the user to turn off and adjust the water to each bucket when required For optimum performance a pressure of 50 to 70 psi and a flow rate of 10 gallons per minute is required The UK mains water pressure is about 40 psi just a bit less than ide...

Page 7: ...actical in which case it is doubly important to ensure that drainage is adequate When assessing the suitability of drainage arrangements indoors consider the following Is a sump or settling tank required for removing the soil washings or can the drainage system tolerate the soil burden without clogging The optional water tank type RWT may be sufficient Can soil washings be removed from the sump or...

Page 8: ...re the frame is supported by the four legs before pushing them fully into their apertures in the table Turn the whole assembly over if you have a root washer catch tank type RWT stand the whole assembly roughly in the centre One of the legs has an adjustable foot use this to get the table level and stable Put the four orange root funnels complete with their 550 micron filters into the mounting fra...

Page 9: ... 2 5 8 x1 7 4 way tap connector x1 2 Push fit hose connectors x8 8 0 5M of 12 5mm dia hose x4 3 20M of 12 5mm dia hose x1 9 Simple Y piece connector x4 4 1 BSP tap connector x1 10 Hose clip 15 18mm x12 5 3M of 12 5mm dia hose x1 11 Hose clip 17 20mm x8 6 Spray gun and rose x1 12 Bucket assembly x4 HOSE AND CONNECTORS ...

Page 10: ...t Assembly x8 15 Downpipe Collar x4 16 Table Funnel x1 17 Root Collection Funnel x4 18 Root Filter 550 micron x4 19 Funnel Mounting Frame x1 20 Table x1 21 Root Container x4 22 Spare Consumables x1 BUCKET TABLE NOZZLES NOZZLE JET ASSEMBLY BUCKET WALL FLANGED NUT NOZZLE JET LOCKING NUT NOZZLE BODY WITH HOSE CONNECTION OUTER O RING INNER O RING ...

Page 11: ...Page 6 _____________________________________________ PUMP AND TANK INSTALLATION LIST OF PARTS TO ROOT WASHER ...

Page 12: ...let it lie on a floor which may become wet or damaged as a result of root washing or other activities It is good practice to run the cable overhead The mains power supply to the pump should be fused to a 13A rating INSTALLATION Stand the pump on its end on the floor in the centre of the tank Cut a 2 m length from the 20m hose Connect the pump to the hose with the largest hose connector Position th...

Page 13: ...together by electric charges These bonds can be by soaking the soil overnight in a bucket of water to which you have added an ordinary domestic water softening agent 3 Turn on the water slowly Once connected to the mains water supply or optional pump the water can be turned on This is best done slowly to allow for the removal of air in the pipework and minimal amounts of water spray Check all conn...

Page 14: ...oots into the funnel leaving any remaining stones and sediment in the bucket 11 Empty the stones and sediment out of the bucket Do not pour this debris into the funnel or the recirculation tank 12 Remove the roots from the filter and store them safely in one of the containers provided ...

Page 15: ...ist of Parts Root washer table in UV resistant resin plastic x1 Table funnels x4 in the table top Root collection funnels x4 under the table 550 micron filter for root collection funnels x4 Stainless steel frame for mounting root collection funnels x1 Root washer buckets x4 each includes a downpipe collar 2 water jets Simple Y piece connectors x4 Four way tap connectors x1 Push fit hose connectors...

Page 16: ... Pump type RWP This is a submersible pump which sits in the water on the base of the tank It has a 1 5 HP electric motor and a float switch to ensure that it does not run dry Also includes a bypass tap to allow for adjustment of flow and 10m electric cable Weight 65lb 30Kg Specify voltage and frequency Float Switch only available for 220 240v at 50 60Hz only Spares Kit for Pump type SKP Includes g...

Page 17: ...nt following the Kirchhof Pendar design fairly closely You might find it quicker and cheaper to source replacement parts locally Servicing the Pump The only component requiring regular servicing is the optional water pump which has been chosen because it is designed to work or long periods of time in dirty water Delta T offer an optional spares kit type SKP which includes those parts which may nee...

Page 18: ...such repairs discussed with us first and if we agree that the equipment does need to be returned we may at our discretion waive these charges SERVICE We recognise that some users of our instruments may not have easy access to technically specialised backup Spare parts can be supplied from our works These can normally be despatched within one working day of receiving an order Spare parts and access...

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