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Revision date: 09.21.18
Connecting to a Main Water Supply
The FodderPro 3.0 Commercial Feed System includes all the components to assemble the main
fodder frame, trays, drain gutters, downspouts, drain trough, and supply manifolds. Additional
components are noted in the diagram below. Contact your sales representative for additional
information and to purchase additional components.
ATTENTION:
Enlist the services of an electrician and plumber during assembly and when attaching
the main water supply line to the fodder system. The diagram below shows the basic items needed
to supply and control the water to the fodder system.
All plumbing and wiring to be completed
according to established local codes by a professional plumber and electrician.
CONTROLLER:
After connecting the controller to each solenoid, set controller to water each group
of 21 trays at different times. This ensures constant water pressure throughout each watering
cycle.
Read the documentation included with your controller to properly set watering cycles.
(A single controller is sufficient for multiple systems.)
Components and materials needed to connect fodder system to main water supply and to connect
controller to solenoids are not included. Additional purchase required.
WATER PRESSURE:
To ensure proper operation of the drippers and to prevent fitting leaks, the
following pressure range is required:
20 psi (minimum) to 45 psi (maximum)
. Pressures lower
than the minimum will not allow drippers to function. Pressures greater than the maximum may
damage components and cause fittings to leak.
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Pressure Gauges
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Electrical Conduit (not included)
Electrical Conduit (not included)
Main W
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Solenoids/Regulators
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