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Irrigation Site Assessment
A detailed site assessment will help the ET Manager Scheduler software
determine an effective watering schedule. Use the ET Manager Site
Assessment Worksheet located on the Resource CD to help complete
the site assessment.
Factors to consider while assessing the irrigation site:
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Is my irrigation system designed so that each valve has only one
general plant type assigned to it? What is that plant type?
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Are all my rotors/sprays achieving head to head coverage? What
level of distribution and efficiency am I achieving at the site?
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What sprinkler types am I using? Rotors? Sprays? Drip?
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What type(s) of soil are present on the property? If more than one
type, where is each located in relation to the hydro-zones?
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Is the plant life mature or young? How deep are the roots for each
plant type?
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What, if any, areas are on a slope?
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Is my landscape generally healthy?
Answers to the preceding questions and information gathered from
completing the Site Assessment Worksheet will help guide you through
the ET Manager Scheduling Software.
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NOTE:
The ET Manager Cartridge will not automatically
compensate for irrigation design errors or faulty sprinkler
equipment.
ET Manager Scheduler Software
ET Manager Resource CD
Included in the purchase of your ET Manager Cartridge is a FREE
Resource CD. This CD includes the ET Manager Scheduler Software,
Tutorials, Worksheets, Application Information, Designer Resources,
and more.
It is highly recommended to use the ET Manager Scheduler Software
before starting any programming of your ET Manager Cartridge.
Installing the Software
A
Insert the ET Manager Resource CD into the CD / DVD drive on
your computer.
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Double-click the ETMiCD.exe file.
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Select the “Install ET Manager Scheduler” option to install the
Scheduling Software.
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