Do not remove the end of Auto Drain Valve unless blocked. There is a very small
ball inside and if opened the ball will fall out.
5. Maintenance Of Your Misting System
Please use these hints to keep your misting system operational and prevent
unnecessary clogging of the misting jets: -
1)
Drain Water from your System
When your system is not in use, drain all water from your system. If you use an
automatic draining valve, this job will happen automatically.
2)
Clean Nozzles
Periodically clean all nozzles by soaking them in a solution of vinegar, or similar
calcium and iron remover.
3)
Flush System
Periodically remove all nozzles and ush the system by running water through it
for 4 or 5 minutes.
4)
Clean Filter
Periodically clean the lter by soaking in a solution of vinegar to remove calcium
and iron build up.
6. Troubleshooting
1)
Disassemble System
If you need to disassemble the system this can be done.
The best way to remove compression ttings from the misting hose is to “wobble”
them from side to side while pulling them apart
If the misting hose is damaged in this action, cut it o before the compressor
tting is re-installed.
2)
Clean Nozzles
If nozzles are “dripping” or not “misting” properly, they must be removed and
soaked in cleaning solution like vinegar. If this fails to clean the jet, it is highly
recommended to purchase replacement jets and replace all jets as required.
F. Flushing The System
Perhaps the most important part of the installation process is to properly ush
the system.
Remove ALL JETS and then connect the water and run for 4 or 5 minutes. This will
ensure that all dirt and pipe swarf is ushed from the system. If this is not done,
the brass jets will clog up and then they will not work correctly.
The hole size in the brass jets is extremely small. It is like this to ensure that the
water particle is very small – like a mist.
G. Water Filter
Because the principle of evaporative cooling relies on very small volumes of water
evaporating and absorbing the ambient heat, it is critical that the water entering
the misting system is very clean and free of all particles that will not pass through
the very small hole in the misting jet.
It is highly recommended that the lter be installed immediately after the connection
to the water source.
From time to time it may be necessary to clean the lter. This is best done by using
cleaning solution like vinegar. This is available at your hardware store.
This will not only assist clean solid particles away, but it will dissolve calcium and
iron deposits that build up as water evaporates in the lter (and jets).
H. Auto Drain Valve
This is a very important component in your misting system.
This should be installed at a low point in the system.
This valve will automatically release the pressure in the line and them “dump” the
water in the misting hose “above” the level of the auto drain valve when the water
is turned o.
It is important to note that the Auto Drain Valve should be positioned
where water can run freely. ie. Into a drain or garden area.
This is important to stop the misting jets from “dripping” and “dribbling” and
also stops the build up in precipitated salts (like calcium and iron) from the water.
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