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CONTENTS

On-site preparations

Hydraulic infrastructure preparation

Electrical preparation

Installation

Unpacking and placement

Hydraulic installation

Electrical installation

System operation

Preparations for running the FertiKit™

Running the FertiKit™

Calibration

Calculation of dosing channels opening percentage

Simulation with a 10 liter (2 US gal) bucket of water

Calibration of the FertiKit™ while irrigating

Commissioning

Warranty

Appendix

Dosing booster electrical data

Summary of Contents for Fertikit 3G

Page 1: ...FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL V 002 01 OCTOBER 2020...

Page 2: ...S AND THE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION THEY MAY STILL INCLUDE FAULTS NETAFIM WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM USE OF NETAFIM S PRODUCTS OR USE OF THIS MANUAL NETAFIM RESERVES THE R...

Page 3: ...s aimed at emphasizing certain aspect of the operation of the system or installation SAFETY FOOTWEAR Contains instructions aimed at preventing foot injury TIP Provides clarification tips or useful inf...

Page 4: ...s Description Introduction Advantages Basic functions Operating principle Modularity Compatibility Service Maintenance The 8 modes PL modes PL PS PR RL PB mode SP mode MS mode MS RS IL mode ST mode PD...

Page 5: ...rical installation System operation Preparations for running the FertiKit Running the FertiKit Calibration Calculation of dosing channels opening percentage Simulation with a 10 liter 2 US gal bucket...

Page 6: ...id tanks and lines the peripherals and the accessories contaminating the environment soil or ambient area When using acid always observe the acid manufacturer s safety instructions Electrical installa...

Page 7: ...ate MKP Calcium Nitrate Calcium Phosphate MAP Calcium Nitrate Calcium Phosphate Phosphoric acid Calcium Nitrate Calcium Phosphate When injecting these fertilizer combinations Make sure to dilute each...

Page 8: ...or substrate applications with minimum investment Efficient usage of water fertilizers and energy Unrivaled range of irrigation water capacities Designed for any application where quantitative or pro...

Page 9: ...Suits all modes of FertiKitTM Available in a wide variety of configurations from a single dosing channel with 2 fertilizers to as many dosing channels and fertilizers as required For further informat...

Page 10: ...mption Flow rate 20 700 m h 85 3000 GPM Suitable for main line pressure PL 2 5 6 5 bars 36 94 PSI PR with PRV 27 6 5 8 5 bars 94 123 PSI PS with PSV 26 Based on cavitation risk RL with PRV 27 and PSV...

Page 11: ...PS PR RL FertiKitTM 3G 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 1 Dosing channel Venturi 2 Upper manifold pressure gauge 3 Lower manifold presure gauge 4 Sampling outlet 5 Controller 6 EC sensor 7 pH sensor...

Page 12: ...ne pressure 1 5 2 5 bars 22 36 PSI Additional conditions The pressure supplied by the dosing booster is added to the main line pressure Their sum in the upper manifold should not exceed 6 5 bars 94 PS...

Page 13: ...upplied part of the FertiKit Not supplied part of infrastructure 1 Dosing channel Venturi 2 Upper manifold pressure gauge 3 Lower manifold presure gauge 4 Sampling outlet 5 Controller 6 EC sensor 7 pH...

Page 14: ...ilizers and acid The solution has to be mixed in the main line SP mode is not equipped with a lower manifold Can be supplied to the USA market with all parts inch based to facilitate replacement using...

Page 15: ...infrastructure The list below presents the main parts of the FertiKit SP mode and the infrastructure parts required for its operation as depicted in the Schematic diagram and the Typical setup drawin...

Page 16: ...Kit s outlet to the main line upstream from the pump The main line pump should be able to deliver the flow rate required for the operation of the FertiKitTM the field consumption Dosing channels Accom...

Page 17: ...nd the Typical setup drawing above Color code Supplied part of the FertiKit Not supplied part of infrastructure Optional 1 Dosing channel Venturi 2 Upper manifold pressure gauge 3 Lower manifold presu...

Page 18: ...sure losses at the FettiKit outlet should be considered see the table below Flow rate 3 18 m h 13 85 GPM Suitable for main line pressure 2 5 5 5 bars 36 79 PSI Dosing channels Accommodates a wide vari...

Page 19: ...ied part of infrastructure 1 Dosing channel Venturi 2 Upper manifold pressure gauge 3 Lower manifold presure gauge 4 Sampling outlet 5 Controller 6 EC sensor 7 pH sensor 8 EC pH transmitter 9 Dosing b...

Page 20: ...PSI Additional conditions When selecting a dosing booster consider the required field flow and the TC Dosing channels Accommodates a wide variety of dosing channels for fertilizer and concentrated dil...

Page 21: ...ng above Color code Supplied part of the FertiKit Not supplied part of infrastructure 1 Dosing channel Venturi 2 Upper manifold pressure gauge 3 Lower manifold presure gauge 4 Sampling outlet 5 Contro...

Page 22: ...e Venturis decreases if this condition is not met In addition the system must supply suficient pressure for the field demand Dosing channels Accommodates a wide variety of dosing channels for fertiliz...

Page 23: ...ypical setup drawing above Color code Supplied part of the FertiKit Not supplied part of infrastructure 1 Dosing channel Venturi 2 Upper manifold pressure gauge 3 Lower manifold presure gauge 5 Contro...

Page 24: ...high efficiency Venturis with high suction capacity and low motive flow consumption PRV 27 and PSV 26 as standard Flow rate 20 700 m h 85 3000 GPM Suitable for main line pressure 2 5 8 5 bars 36 123...

Page 25: ...13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 1 Dosing channel Venturi 2 Upper manifold pressure gauge 3 Lower manifold presure gauge 4 Sampling outlet 5 Controller 6 EC sensor 7 pH sensor 8 EC pH transmitter 9 Do...

Page 26: ...5 Weights FertiKitTM with dosing booster Controller Matrix 5 CM5 CM15 Net weight Packed weight Net weight Packed weight Net weight Packed weight Without 60 kg 132 lbs 85 kg 187 lbs 73 kg 161 lbs 98 k...

Page 27: ...rtiKitTM with dosing booster Controller CR5 CR10 CR15 CR20 Net weight Packed weight Net weight Packed weight Net weight Packed weight Net weight Packed weight Without 81 kg 179 lbs 131 kg 289 lbs 102...

Page 28: ...5 Length of fertilizers or acid lines Less than 10 meter 33 feet H Elevation of the fertilizer acid tanks Higher than 30 cm 12 Infrastructure required proportions Hydraulic infrastructure preparation...

Page 29: ...umption of the smallest shift should not be less than 75 of the consumption of the largest shift Pump house Filter house Fertilizer house requirements CAUTION The FertiKit should be placed in a roofed...

Page 30: ...ine between the main line filters and the water meter and be able to reduce the main line pressure as specified for PL PB or MX modes pages 10 12 24 In PD mode only Should be installed on the main lin...

Page 31: ...tanks are of sufficient size for storage of at least one day s consumption Sufficient space should be available between the fertilizer acid tanks and the FertiKit to enable inspection and maintenance...

Page 32: ...ectors All modes except PB SP and MX PB mode SP mode 20 4 cm 8 75 cm 29 5 11 4 cm 4 5 11 4 cm 4 5 11 4 cm 4 5 45 5 cm 17 9 Inlet Outlet fertilizer acid lines connectors 20 4 cm 8 75 cm 29 5 11 4 cm 4...

Page 33: ...For the selection of the wire size consider see Appendix Dosing booster electrical data page 46 The FertiKit s total rated power Whether the electricity supply is single phase or three phase if a dos...

Page 34: ...dling fertilizers acid and other chemicals Main line inlet outlet connection Connect the appropriate pipes to the inlet and the outlet of the FertiKit according to the mode of the system see Location...

Page 35: ...he system Attach the stainless steel band clamp on each flexi tube connection C and secure tightly Flexi tube specification 16 mm reinforced EVA tubing Material EVA ethylene vinyl acetate tube compoun...

Page 36: ...r combinations prone to induce crystallization Calcium Nitrate Ammonium Sulfate Calcium Sulfate Calcium Nitrate Potassium Sulfate Calcium Sulfate MKP Calcium Nitrate Calcium Phosphate MAP Calcium Nitr...

Page 37: ...elements valves pumps filters sensors etc function properly upon command from the controller Run the test using the controller s TEST menu see the Controller Manual Set the relay status of the dosing...

Page 38: ...te all alarms in the system EC pH flow control etc see the enclosed controller manual Start the program and wait for the lines to be filled this takes a few minutes depending on the size of the instal...

Page 39: ...measured Measure the control cycle and enter the data into the controller only if EC pH measuring equipment is installed see the enclosed Controller Manual Stop the program ATTENTION Restore the setti...

Page 40: ...lt target Rotameter reading DEFINITION Dosing ratio The quantity of fertilizer acid l 1 m3 irrigation water DEFINITION Dosing ratio The quantity of fertilizer acid US gal 1 THG 1000 US gal irrigation...

Page 41: ...5 l m3 each and an acid dosing ratio of 2 l m3 the quantities for 10 liters of water in the Bucket simulation test will be 50 cc of each fertilizer solution and 20 cc of the acid solution EXAMPLE US u...

Page 42: ...e OFF position NMC Pro screen 7 7 In the EC and pH alarm definitions set the EC and pH alarm to the OFF position deactivated NMC Pro screen 3 6 Enter the data for the irrigation valves and the dosing...

Page 43: ...e EC and pH control screen in the controller define the deviation in EC and pH values for the channels and switch the EC and pH control to ON NMC Pro screen 7 7 7 6 In the EC and pH alarm definitions...

Page 44: ...mal utilization of the dosing channels capacity see the enclosed User Manual The importance of regular maintenance and its impact on the warranty see the enclosed User Manual The importance of periodi...

Page 45: ...date of installation provided the installation has been reported to Netafim within 30 days or 6 months from date of production if installation was not reported or was reported later than 30 days from...

Page 46: ...2 8 2 7 8 4 15 Grundfos CM25 3 5 8 20 4 19 0 11 8 11 0 5 95 Grundfos CM25 4 7 4 25 5 26 5 14 8 15 4 7 55 For 60 Hz installations Phases Description Pump electrical data FertiKit total rated power kW...

Page 47: ...7 90 4 15 Grundfos CRI15 7 HP 5 5 19 00 11 00 5 65 Grundfos CRI20 5 5 5 19 00 11 00 5 65 For 60 Hz installations For 50 Hz installations Phases Description Pump electrical data FertiKit total rated p...

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