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Installation: Sidekick Pro™ ICD Injection System Plumbing
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INSTALLATION
Avoid product lines longer than 15 ft. [4.5 m] between the pump outlet and the point of injection. Long runs can
cause increased pressure in the pump heads which cause the pump to pull more electrical current and may raise
the temperature of the injection pump motor and integrated motor control ECU. See the
section on page 47 for details on injection system diagnostics and to monitor pump
pressure and ECU temperature.
PLUMB THE SIDEKICK PRO™ ICD CLOSED CALIBRATION SYSTEM
The Sidekick Pro™ ICD closed calibration system provides an effective method of calibrating the injection pump
without exposing the operator to dangerous or hazardous chemicals.
PUMP CALIBRATOR
To provide accurate calibration of the injection pump, install the pump calibrator directly onto the outlet of the
pump. This configuration prevents air from getting trapped between the injection pump and the calibration
plunger.
NOTE:
Trapped air will cause the plunger to feel “spongy” when pressed and will cause the pump calibrator
to work improperly.
The Sidekick Pro injection system includes the pump calibrator, a 3-way ball valve, and vented check valve which
allows the system to detect whether the pump is primed and also allows for recirculation of chemical back to the
chemical supply tank.
3-WAY VALVE
A 3-way valve must be plumbed after the closed calibration system to allow chemical to be directed either back to
the chemical tank or to the point of injection.
HOSES
Use chemically resistant hose compatible with the chemicals which will be used with the injection system. Follow
the same hose specifications as described in the
section on page 24 with the closed calibration
system.
RECIRCULATION CHECK VALVE
A recirculation and priming check valve (P/N 333-0011-100) must be plumbed into the recirculation line either at
the outlet port of the pump or at the inlet of the chemical tank. This check valve is required to allow air to bleed off
during priming of the injection pump and to allow the system to detect whether the pump priming is complete or
not. A removable coupler is recommended at the chemical supply tank so a catch test may be performed if
desired.
CAUTION
Hoses used on the outlet of the injection pump
must be re-enforced, chemically resistant hose
rated for at least 150 PSI at 100° F [1034 kPa at 66°
C].
