Preventative Maintenance - NaanDanJain Dan Fogger Manual

b) Scheduled Maintenance- Weekly, Monthly
i) Filtration
(1) Visually inspect filter element (screen, disks, sand, etc.)
ii) Flushing
(1) PVC manifolds, sub mains, and mainlines
(2) Laterals (PVC or Polyethylene)
iii) Weed Control
(1) Routine mowing or spray

2) Preventative Maintenance

a) Best Management Practice is performing scheduled and routine maintenance as described above
b) Chemigation
i) Water Treatment
(1) High mineral content- acids or phosphates can be used to prevent scaling,
(2) Organic matter- Biocides (Chlorine) can be used to prevent growth, please
c) Fertigation
i) Chemical compatibility- Jar test to ensure no precipitates.
(1) Harsh chemicals that increases plugging and premature wear — Lime,
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(a) Verify filter element is clean, manually clean if needed
(b) Check for wear on filter element
(a) Consult designer for flush time
(a) Rule of thumb is a velocity at 1fps.
(i) 600' lateral takes a minimum of 10 minutes to complete
flushing
(b) Consult designer for maximum lines to open at once to ensure
adequate flush velocity
(a) Weeds block rotating sprinklers and disturbs wetting pattern
(b) Excessive vegetation provides a home for insects, insects can cause
external sprinkler plugging due to nesting in the nozzles.
please consult with your PCA or CCA for recommendation
consult with your PCA or CCA for recommendation
gypsum, acids, surfactants, etc.
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