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NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup 32
Install Secondary Seed Hoses
Secondary seed hose is 1 inch (2.5cm) in diameter and
is delivered in 100-foot rolls:
817-039C PVC SEED HOSE 1 IN/FT
Cut and route secondary hoses to connect each opener
to a distribution tower. Port Assignment tables are found
on page 34 through page 37.
Refer to Figure 40
1. Start with Tower 1 (far left-hand tower), Port 1. Port 1
is the tower port closest to the center of the tower
mounting plate . Ports are numbered in ascending
order clockwise around the tower.
Note: It may aid secondary hose installation, and will aid
any later blockage detector installation, to mark the
top of the tower cap with Port and Row numbers.
Use a washable felt-tip marker to avoid paint
damage. The tables in this manual do not include
Blockage sensor assignments, because the
numbering is different depending on seed monitor
model.
2. Consult the Port Assignment table for this model
drill, noting the Hose Length for this Tower and Port,
and the Opener (Row) assigned.
For example, on a 7
1

2
in spacing NTA3510, the hose
that connects Tower 1, Port 1 is about 59 inches in
length, and connects to the 10th Opener.
3. Measure the expected hose length and mark
hose with grease pencil or tape.
4. At the Tower, loosen, but do not remove, perimeter
bolts holding tower halves together.
5. Insert hose into the current Port. Push hose into
port until seated against the stop.
6. Route hose over implement frame as shown in
the Figure that accompanies your Port Assignment
table.
Route seed hoses to prevent rubbing on sharp
edges or damage when the implement is raised,
lowered, folded or unfolded.
Allow enough hose slack for implement folding and
down-flex, but not so much that there are sags in
which seeds can collect.
7. When you are satisfied you have the proper hose
length, cut hose .
Do not cut hose until routed over implement. Lengths in table
are approximate. Actual lengths may vary from implement to
implement.
Make clean cuts. Any snags or frays at the tower end can
imbalance seed delivery.
Note:
Some hoses connect openers and towers on
different frame sections.
Note:
Note, from routing Figure, that some hoses are
routed through hose holders on implement frame
to prevent dragging or catching.
Figure 40
Secondary Hose at Tower
28462
59
32
38
1
PORT
2
3
4
To avoid serious injury or death from crushing, make sure
transport locks are in place, the drill is sufficiently blocked up,
and the tractor is shut off with the key removed before
attempting to route hoses to Towers and openers.
59
32
59
38
59
59
59