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RCM - Sprayer with Sidekick Pro™ ICD Ratio Rate Quick Installation Reference
MACHINES WITH RECIRCULATION SYSTEMS
NOTE:
The Sidekick Pro™ ICD injection pump should not be used with boom recirculation systems. Boom
recirculation returns injected and mixed chemicals back to the main tank, which can cause clumping
and other issues with the sprayer system.
To address this issue, 3-way valves must be installed at the ends of the boom to allow the operator to
shut off tank return or boom recirculation features. The flow meter, injection pump, pressure sensor,
mixer, and recirculation pump are located between the valves.
The following components are required for machines with a recirculation system:
• Boom Recirculation In/Out Valve Pump Cable (P/N 115-0172-645).
• Recirculation pump (45 L/min - P/N 063-0174-177).
• Not available through Raven:
•
2 electric 12 V 3
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way valves. Valves must be a tee configuration (not an L) to ensure proper flow
rates.
•
Check valve after the circulation pump.
•
Tee fittings to branch the recirculation pump into the product lines and the boom.
The figures below offer examples of two configurations of sprayers with boom recirculation. The valves and
recirculation pump may be controlled by the Raven system.
FIGURE 9. 3-Way Valve on Sprayer (Before Recirculation)
