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MEGANET ROTATING IMPACT SPRINKLER USER MANUAL V 002.01 - JULY 2017...
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CONTENTS Introduction Use of symbols Aim of this manual Safety instructions MegaNet™ rotating impact sprinkler Description Applications Features and benefits Specifications Technical data Performance Max. lateral length - 10% flow variation Sprinkler water trajectory Head loss in riser tube Installation Introduction Various installation configurations Maintenance...
INTRODUCTION Use of symbols The symbols used in this manual refer to the following: WARNING The following text contains instructions aimed at preventing bodily injury or direct damage to the crops, the product and/or the infrastructure. CAUTION The following text contains instructions aimed at preventing unwanted system operation, installation or conditions that, if not followed, might void the warranty.
MEGANET™ ROTATING IMPACT SPRINKLER Description Thread connector model Cement connector model Thread connector model ISO C 20 mm / ASTM C ½" with non-leakage valve Cover Upper body Base ½" male thread Cement connector Non-leakage valve Applications High water trajectory angle - 24D - for vegetables and open field crops, open field nurseries, crops germination, frost mitigation, cooling fruit orchards and roof dust cleaning.
MEGANET™ ROTATING IMPACT SPRINKLER Specifications • 7 different nominal flow rates: 200, 250, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750 l/h. Nominal flow rates at 2.3 bar pressure. • Recommended working pressure: 2.0 to 3.0 bar (at the sprinkler head). • Can be installed on solid sets or in removable field stands. •...
TECHNICAL DATA Performance Sprinkler Rectangular spacing Lateral MegaNet™ 15D Water trajectory angle: 15 degrees. Pin color code: Gray Spacing - rectangular (m x m) Nozzle Working Flow Wetted Color size pressure rate diameter* 7 x 8 8 x 8 9 x 8 10 x 8 9 x 9 9 x 10 10 x 10...
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TECHNICAL DATA Performance (cont'd) Sprinkler Triangular spacing - isosceles** Lateral MegaNet™ 15D Water trajectory angle: 15 degrees. Pin color code: Gray Spacing - triangular (m x m) Nozzle Working Flow Wetted Color size pressure rate diameter* 7 x 8 8 x 8 9 x 8 10 x 8 9 x 9...
TECHNICAL DATA Max. lateral length - 10% flow variation Inlet pressure: 3.0 bar Lateral: PE 32 mm Lateral: PE 40 mm ID: 27.2 mm ID: 36.8 mm Nominal Nominal Distance between sprinklers (m) Distance between sprinklers (m) flow rate: flow rate: 200 l/h* 200 l/h* Max.
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TECHNICAL DATA Max. lateral length - 10% flow variation (cont'd) Inlet pressure: 3.0 bar Lateral: PE 50 mm Lateral: FlexNet 2" ™ ID: 45.4 mm ID: 50.4 mm Nominal Nominal Distance between sprinklers (m) Distance between sprinklers (m) flow rate: flow rate: 200 l/h* 200 l/h*...
TECHNICAL DATA Sprinkler water trajectory A. Distance - Distance of max. trajectory height from sprinkler nozzle. B. height - Elevation of max. trajectory height above ground. Trajectory height above sprinkler nozzle The maximum trajectory height above the sprinkler nozzle is relevant in the following cases: •...
INSTALLATION Introduction CAUTION Assembly must be done gently. Do not overtighten or use excessive force. Tools required • 20 mm spanner • 30 mm spanner Various installation configurations Netafim™ sprinklers can be installed at a convenient height in different configurations, to suit the needs of various crops and field conditions.
MAINTENANCE To assure proper operation of the sprinkler, a simple inspection and maintenance procedure should be carried out regularly. Rinsing the filter Frequency: Before the beginning of each growing season or in case one the following symptoms occurs: • The sprinkler doesn't emit water. •...
MAINTENANCE Checking the turbine and the cover Frequency: Before the beginning of each growing season Action: 1. Open the sprinkler by unscrewing the upper body of the sprinkler from its base. 2. Detach the filter by pulling it down. 3. Remove the pin by pulling it up with your fingernail or with a small screwdriver.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the nozzle CAUTION Never operate the sprinkler without the filter. Failure to comply with this instruction will clog the sprinkler, and may damage it and void the warranty. If the above instruction is followed, the sprinkler nozzle should never get clogged. In the event that the sprinkler has been operated without the filter in place, it is possible to clean the nozzle.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Release the diverter using the other end of the Hold the first service key in place and turn the second service key. second service key counterclockwise to release the diverter. Diverter 6. Clean the nozzle from the top with a water jet or 7.
PARTS AND COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS Parts MegaNet™ - ½" threaded inlet connector, head only Flow Nozzle Catalog number rate* Color size (l/h) code (mm) 1.85 Yellow 63600-001700 63600-004900 2.06 Purple 63600-001750 63600-004950 2.44 Green 63600-001000 63600-005000 2.79 Blue 63600-002000 63600-006000 3.08 Brown 63600-003000 63600-007000 3.37 Orange 63600-004000 63600-008000...
PARTS AND COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS Models for specific uses, head only Special model for cement connection (blue base) Product description 20 mm ISO inlet connector ½" ASTM inlet connector Flow Nozzle Catalog number Catalog number rate* Color size (l/h) code (mm) 1.85 Yellow 2.06...
APPENDIX 1: SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Special model for cement connection (blue base) Can be cemented to the end of a PVC riser tube in solid set installations. Effective for theft prevention. 2 types are available: • ISO C 20 mm • ASTM C ½"...
APPENDIX 1: SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Special model with anti-drain valve For use in slopped fields in order to prevent drainage of the distribution pipe and possible over-saturation of the soil, unwanted puddles or landslide. Features and benefits • Automatic end-of-irrigation shut-off valve. •...
APPENDIX 1: SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Road protector To avoid wetting the roads around the field, Netafim™ offers a road protector to be used on the sprinklers at the boundaries of the field. Installing the road protector 1. Place the road protector on top of the sprinkler with its back side facing the road you want to protect from water.
WARRANTY Netafim™ warrants all the components of the MegaNet™ sprinkler to be free of substantial defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase. If a defect is discovered during the applicable warranty period, Netafim™ will repair or replace, at its discretion, the product or the defective part.
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