FERTIKIT 3G
INSTALLATION MANUAL
7
INTRODUCTION
When using acid/chemicals
ACID HAZARD
When using acid - always observe the acid manufacturer's safety instructions.
WARNING
Always use protective equipment, gloves and goggles when handling fertilizers, acid and
other chemicals!
WARNING
Exceeding the recommended acid concentrations will damage the dosing channels.
WARNING
Substances such as chemicals for pest/disease control might be corrosive and damage the
FertiKit™ 3G. When using any substance other than fertilizers or acids not exceeding the
concentrations in the table above, always observe the manufacturer's instructions for corrosivity.
In case of any doubt, contact your Netafim™ local representative.
CAUTION
There are fertilizer combinations that at high concentration might induce crystallization in the FertiKit's
lower manifold and cause clogging of the pipes.
Fertilizer combinations prone to induce crystallization:
•
Calcium N Ammonium Sulfate => Calcium Sulfate
•
Calcium N Potassium Sulfate => Calcium Sulfate
•
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 fertilizer to the allowed concentration in the fertilizer tank prior to
injection through the FertiKit™.
•
Imediately after each injection of any of the fertilizer combinations above, flush the FertiKit™ with
clean water for at least 2 minutes.
In case of doubt regarding the use of any combination of fertilizers, contact your Netafim™ local
representative.
ATTENTION
When dosing acid, use a dosing channel fitted with the appropriate components according to the type
and concentration of acid used*:
For pH correction
For maintenance of drippers
Type of dosing channel
Di
ap
hr
ag
m
and
O
-r
ing
s
N
itr
ic a
ci
d
(H
N
O
3
)
P
ho
sp
ho
ric
ac
id
(H
3
PO
4
)
S
ul
fu
ric a
ci
d
(H
2
SO
4
)
P
ot
as
si
um
hy
dr
ox
id
e
(KO
H
)
A
ce
tic a
ci
d
(C
H
3
CO
O
H
)
H
yd
ro
ch
lor
ic
(H
C
l)
H
yd
ro
ge
n
pe
rox
id
e
(H
2
O
2
)
Ch
lor
in
e (
as
(h
yp
oc
hlor
id
e
For diluted acid
EPDM
<3% <85% <30% <35% <30% <10% <30%
<1%
For concentrated acid
Viton
<40% <85% <90% <10%
<5% <33% <50% <10%
% is by weight at 21
o
C (70
o
F)
*The table indicates the resistance of the dosing channel components to acid,
and is not a recommendation to use the acids mentioned.
