FERTIKIT 3G
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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ON-SITE PREPARATIONS
ATTENTION
An air-release valve must be installed at the highest
point of the water distribution system.
If the highest point is the FertiKit™ upper manifold,
install the air-release valve as shown.
The fertilizer/acid tanks and lines
For the setup of the fertilizer/acid tanks and lines, the following components should be installed:
Items of the fertilizer/acid tanks and lines
Component
Specifications
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Fertilizer/acid stock tank Between 1 and 6 fertilizer/acid solution stock tanks
14
Manual valve (fertilizer)
A manual ball valve on each fertilizer/acid line at the stock tank outlet
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Fertilizer/acid filter
≤ 130 µm (≥ 120 mesh)
The following aspects should be taken into account:
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Ensure the stock tanks are of sufficient size for storage of at least one day's consumption .
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Sufficient space should be available between the fertilizer/acid tanks and the FertiKit™,
to enable inspection and maintenance operations.
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Fertilizer/acid pipe diameter: 32 mm (1¼") for dosing channels of up to 400 l/h (106 GPH)
40 mm (1½") for dosing channels of over 400 l/h (106 GPH)
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For the connection of fertilizer supply lines to the FertiKit™, use a transparent, chemical-resistant,
reinforced PVC water hose with an internal diameter of 16 mm that will not contract when there is
a vacuum in the system.
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Use properly sealing stainless steel band clamps for the fertilizer/acid hose connection, type SS 316.
CAUTION
After completion of the hydraulic infrastructure, before the installation of the FertiKit™, rinse the
hydraulic infrastructure and fertilizer/acid lines and tanks by running water through them in order to
wash away any residues (chips, shavings, sawdust) due to the setup work.
