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Calibration and Operation: Tests
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CALIBRATION AND OPERATION
RESET DEFAULTS
Select the Reset Defaults icon to restore the default system settings.
TESTS
PUMP PRIME
Prime the injection pump before operation to ensure the system is full of fluid and air is removed from the
injection system plumbing. Before starting an application using the injection system, perform the following
procedures to ensure the system is properly calibrated and ready for chemical application.
• Ensure the plumbing is properly installed from the chemical tank to the injection pump and from the injection
pump to the point of injection.
• Ensure the chemical tanks for the pump(s) have liquid in them for priming functions.
NOTE:
3 - 5 gallons [11 - 19 liters] of liquid may be required to ensure the system is primed properly.
PRIME THE INJECTION PUMP
1. Open the hand valve(s) between the supply tank and injection pump so that the valves direct flow from the
tank towards the pump. Ensure any tank valves, fill station valves, rinse valves, and drain valves are in the
correct position.
2. Lift the plunger handle on the pump calibrator (if equipped) to the top of the calibration cylinder.
3. Verify the following conditions exist:
a. Injection pressure is less than 12 PSI [82.7 kPa].
b. Pump is off.
c. Vacuum pressure is less than 11.5” [29 cm] of mercury.
NOTE:
The vacuum switch on the pump will engage and a flow alarm will display if the product cannot be
drawn into the pump (e.g. vacuum pressure at or above 11.5” [29 cm] of mercury]). Check screens,
chemical tank lids, hose diameter and any hand valves between the chemical tank and pump inlet.
Also, verify that the product is flowing freely. Cold temperatures and high viscosity products may
cause high vacuum pressures and cause the pump to not operate properly.
4. Select the Sidekick Pro™ ICD Menu icon.
5. Select Diagnostics.
6. Select Test.
7. Select Prime Pump from the drop-down list.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete pump priming. Allow the pump to prime. The priming procedure
will run until the controller detects the pump is primed. If the pump is unable to prime, the console will end the
priming procedure after two minutes and display an error.
NOTE:
If the console displays an error message during the priming process, verify that the conditions listed
in step 3 exist. Press Stop at any time to stop the priming procedure. If the pump fails to prime after
the first attempt, restart the priming procedure. If the pump is till unable to prime successfully, check
Sidekick Pro
ICD Menu
Test
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