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FERTIKIT
3G
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
V 002.01 - OCTOBER 2020

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  • Page 1 FERTIKIT ™ INSTALLATION MANUAL V 002.01 - OCTOBER 2020...
  • Page 2 ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, WHETHER ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL, BY PHOTOCOPYING, RECORDING OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER. ALTHOUGH NETAFIM™ TAKES THE GREATEST POSSIBLE CARE IN DESIGNING AND PRODUCING BOTH ITS PRODUCTS AND THE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION, THEY MAY STILL INCLUDE FAULTS.
  • Page 3 SYMBOLS The symbols used in this manual refer to the following: WARNING Contains instructions aimed at preventing bodily injury or direct damage to the crops, the FertiKit™ 3G and/or the infrastructure. CAUTION Contains instructions aimed at preventing unwanted system operation, installation or conditions that, if not followed, might void the warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction General instructions Safety instructions When using acid/chemicals Description Introduction Advantages Basic functions Operating principle Modularity Compatibility Service Maintenance The 8 modes PL modes (PL/PS/PR/RL) PB mode SP mode MS mode (MS/RS) IL mode ST mode PD mode MX mode Dimensions and weighs...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS On-site preparations Hydraulic infrastructure preparation Electrical preparation Installation Unpacking and placement Hydraulic installation Electrical installation System operation Preparations for running the FertiKit™ Running the FertiKit™ Calibration Calculation of dosing channels opening percentage Simulation with a 10 liter (2 US gal) bucket of water Calibration of the FertiKit™...

  • Page 6: General Instructions

    Measures must be taken to prevent fertilizer infiltration of the water source, to avoid water pollution. CAUTION When opening or closing any manual valve, always do it gradually, to prevent damage to the system by water hammer. NOTE The maximum sound level produced by the equipment does not exceed 70dB. 6 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 7: When Using Acid/Chemicals

    Imediately after each injection of any of the fertilizer combinations above, flush the FertiKit™ with clean water for at least 2 minutes. In case of doubt regarding the use of any combination of fertilizers, contact your Netafim™ local representative. ATTENTION...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Basic functions The FertiKit supports the following Nutrigation functions: • Fully controlled dosing and mixing of fertilizers/acid with source water into a homogenous nutrient solution. • EC/pH correction of the nutrient solution. • Water pre-treatment 8 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Operating Principle

    Maintenance in the User Manual (The User Manual is provided with the FertiKit™ and can be downloaded at https://www.netafim.com/en/digital-farming/netbeat/Fertigation/fertikit/). The 8 modes Each one of the FertiKit™ 3G 8 modes depicted on the folowing pages fits a specific infrastructure configuration.

  • Page 10: Modes (Pl/Ps/Pr/Rl)

    50Hz: up to 5000 l/h (1320 GPH). Controller: NMC-Pro, NMC-XL, NMC-Junior, (Other controllers or manual system without controller - optional). EC/pH: Single, monitoring and control. Schematic diagram Dosing channel Scope of delivery Direction of flow 10 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 11 Pressure sustaining valve (PSV) pH sensor Manual valve (isolation) Pressure reducing valve (PRV) EC/pH transmitter Main line pressure sustaining valve (PSV) Dosing booster Color code: Supplied (part of the FertiKit™), Not supplied (part of infrastructure), Optional. FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 11...

  • Page 12: Pb Mode

    Total fertilizer/acid suction capacity - up to 1480 l/h (390 GPH). Controller: NMC-Pro, NMC-XL, NMC-Junior, (Other controllers or manual system without controller - optional). EC/pH: Single, monitoring and control. Schematic diagram Dosing channel Scope of delivery Direction of flow 12 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 13 Main line pump EC sensor Manual valve (fertilizer) Main line pH sensor Fertilizer/acid filter pressure reducing valve (PRV) EC/pH transmitter Manual valve (isolation) Color code: Supplied (part of the FertiKit™), Not supplied (part of infrastructure). FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 13...

  • Page 14: Sp Mode

    Total fertilizer/acid suction capacity - up to 1480 l/h (400 GPH). Controller: NMC-Pro, NMC-XL, NMC-Junior, (Other controllers or manual system without controller - optional). EC/pH: Single, monitoring and control. Schematic diagram Dosing channel Scope of delivery Direction of flow 14 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 15 Manual valve (fertilizer) Main line pump pH sensor Fertilizer/acid filter Main line EC/pH transmitter Manual valve (isolation) pressure reducing valve (PRV) Dosing booster Color code: Supplied (part of the FertiKit™), Not supplied (part of infrastructure). FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 15...

  • Page 16: Ms Mode (Ms/Rs)

    Controller: NMC-Pro, NMC-XL, NMC-Junior, (Other controllers or manual system without controller - optional). EC/pH: Single, monitoring and control. Schematic diagram -0.3 - +0.6 bar 2.5 - 6.5 bar (-4 - +9 PSI) (36 - 94 PSI) Dosing channel Scope of delivery Direction of flow 16 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 17 Sampling outlet Manual valve (fertilizer) Main line filter Controller Fertilizer/acid filter Main line pump EC sensor Manual valve (isolation) Pressure reducing valve (PRV) Color code: Supplied (part of the FertiKit™), Not supplied (part of infrastructure), Optional. FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 17...

  • Page 18: Il Mode

    60Hz: Up to 1800 l/h (475 GPH). Controller: NMC-Pro, NMC-XL, NMC-Junior, (Other controllers or manual system without controller - optional). EC/pH: Single, monitoring and control. Schematic diagram Dosing channel Scope of delivery Direction of flow 18 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 19 Manual valve (fertilizer) Air release valve Color code: Supplied (part of the FertiKit™), Not supplied (part of infrastructure). *In the IL mode the pressure reducing valve (PRV) and the water meter are supplied as an integrated kit. FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 19...

  • Page 20: St Mode

    Controller: NMC-Pro, NMC-XL, NMC-Junior, (Other controllers or manual system without controller - optional). EC/pH: Single, monitoring and control. Schematic diagram -0.3 - +0.6 bar (-4 - +9 PSI) Dosing channel Scope of delivery Direction of flow 20 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 21 Main line pump Controller Pressure switch Pressure reducing valve (PRV) EC sensor Fertilizer/acid stock tank Water meter pH sensor Manual valve (fertilizer) Air release valve Color code: Supplied (part of the FertiKit™), Not supplied (part of infrastructure). FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 21...

  • Page 22: Pd Mode

    Saves the need for a dosing booster. Also suitable for applications where there is no electricity on the site (contact Netafim™). Flow rate: 10 - 200 m³/h (44 - 880 GPM) Suitable for main line pressure: 4.5 - 8.0 Bars (65 - 116 PSI)
  • Page 23 Main line pressure reducing valve (PRV) Controller Fertilizer/acid filter Sampling outlet EC sensor Manual valve (isolation) Saddle fitting pH sensor Irrigation valve Command tube Color code: Supplied (part of the FertiKit™), Not supplied (part of infrastructure). FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 23...

  • Page 24: Mx Mode

    Total fertilizer/acid suction capacity: • Up to 5000 l/h (1320 GPH). Controller: NMC-Pro, NMC-XL, NMC-Junior,(Other controllers or manual system without controller - optional). EC/pH: Single, monitoring and control. Schematic diagram Dosing channel Scope of delivery Direction of flow 24 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 25 Pressure sustaining valve (PSV) pH sensor Manual valve (isolation) Pressure reducing valve (PRV) EC/pH transmitter Main line pressure sustaining valve (PSV) Dosing booster Color code: Supplied (part of the FertiKit™), Not supplied (part of infrastructure). FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 25...

  • Page 26: Dimensions And Weighs

    With (154 lbs.) (216 lbs.) (183 lbs.) (245 lbs.) (243 lbs.) (304 lbs.) For the weight of FertiKit units with other dosing boosters, contact Netafim™. FertiKit without dosing booster Controller Net weight Packed weight Without 43 kg. (95 lbs.) 68 kg. (150 lbs.) With 53 kg.
  • Page 27 (340 lbs.) (404 lbs.) For the weight of FertiKit units with other dosing boosters, contact Netafim™. The weights in the tables above are order of magnitude only - final data are issued with the product order. FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 27...

  • Page 28: On-Site Preparations

    Elevation of the fertilizer/acid tanks Higher than 30 cm (12") *The minimum required distances between the inlet and the fertilizer/acid outlets of the SP mode on the main line are not described in this table (see page 15). 28 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 29 In order to prevent penetration of fertilizer or acid to the soil, it is recomended that the floor of the pump house have a slope of minimum 1% towards a gutter at its lower edge and an underground tank at the lower end of the gutter, enabling drainage of any spill or excess. FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 29...
  • Page 30 Flow meter output Flow rate Flow meter output l/pulse US gal/pulse Up to 6 Up to 88 *Users of NMC XL controller 6 - 60 88 - 1000 and FertMaster, contact your 60-600 1000-4500 Netafim local representative. 30 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 31 After completion of the hydraulic infrastructure, before the installation of the FertiKit™, rinse the hydraulic infrastructure and fertilizer/acid lines and tanks by running water through them in order to wash away any residues (chips, shavings, sawdust) due to the setup work. FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 31...
  • Page 32 (4.5") (4.1") 22.7 cm (8.9") *The height varies by ±1 cm (±0.5") according to the adjustment of the legs. **The SP mode is equiped with a separate outlet for each dosing channel (see page 14). 32 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Electrical Preparation

    ≥ 2.5 mm (≤ 13 awg) ≥ 2.5 mm (≤ 13 awg) ≥ 4 mm (≤ 11 awg) ≥ 6 mm (≤ 9 awg) ≥ 10 mm (≤ 7 awg) ≥ 4 mm (≤ 11 awg) FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 33...

  • Page 34: Installation

    32). Three types of connection are available Diameter Fittings (interchangeable) PVC, hose nozzle insert connector (installed) 16 mm PVC, nipple - male thread connector (supplied) 1/2" PVC, half union - female thread connector (supplied) 3/4" 34 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 35 You can rotate the hose connectors of the dosing channels to face the desired direction according to the location of the stock tanks. Loosen the Rotameter's lower connector , rotate the hose connector to the desired direction fasten the Rotameter's lower connector FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 35...

  • Page 36: Electrical Installation

    • Phosphoric acid + Calcium Nitrate => Calcium Phosphate In case of doubt regarding the use of any combination of fertilizers in the dual dosing channel, contact your Netafim™ local representative. Electrical installation CAUTION Only qualified electricians are permitted to perform electrical installations! Have a qualified electrician connect the FertiKit™...

  • Page 37: System Operation

    Before operating the FertiKit™, tighten all the unions of the FertiKit™ by hand. Check for leaks CAUTION When opening or closing any manual valve, always do it gradually, to prevent damage to the system by water hammer. FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 37...

  • Page 38: Running The Fertikit

    Check the suction of the dosing channels from the stock tanks, and tune the desired flow rate for each dosing channel by adjusting the needle valve (see Calibration of the FertiKit™ while irrigating, page 42). • Let the system run for about ten minutes and see that it works properly. 38 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 39 (see the enclosed Controller Manual). If there is any problem during the process, see Troubleshooting in the FertiKit™ User Manual (The User Manual is provided with the FertiKit™ and can be downloaded at https://www.netafim.com/en/digital-farming/netbeat/Fertigation/fertikit/). FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 39...

  • Page 40: Calibration

    The client prepares the fertilizer solutions and the acid solution (if required) in the stock tanks according to the recipe advised by the agronomist/consultant. ATTENTION Ensure the fertilizers and acid solutions in the stock tanks have been thoroughly agitated before starting the simulation. 40 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 41 Compare the measured EC and pH values to the target values set by the agronomist/consultant. EXAMPLE After adding the fertilizers and acid Target values Deviation from target value 11% 5% In range Out of range Out of range GOOD! -30% Target value +30% FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 41...

  • Page 42: Calibration Of The Fertikit™ While Irrigating

    EC and pH target values are reached. NOTE Every change in the flow rate of the needle valve must be updated afterwards in the controller (NMC Pro - screen 7.6). 42 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 43 (NMC Pro - screen 7.6). After completing the calibration process, fill out the FertiKit™ Hydraulic Conditions Checklist (See the enclosed User Manual) in three copies. Make sure to fill out all the boxes of the reference row. FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 43...

  • Page 44: Commissioning

    • Keep one copy of both documents, give a copy to the client as reference for calibration of the FertiKit™ in the future and send a copy to cmt.support@netafim.com. The User Manual is provided with the FertiKit™ and can be downloaded at https://www.netafim.com/en/digital-farming/netbeat/Fertigation/fertikit/.

  • Page 45: Warranty

    30 days of installation. If the installation was not reported or was reported later than 30 days from the date of installation, Netafim™ will warrant the FertiKit™ for a period of 18 months from the date of production, according to its serial number.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    3 x 208-230 / 440-480 14.8-14.2 / 7.2-7.0 4.15 Grundfos CM10-4 21.0-20.4 / 10.5-10.2 6.15 Grundfos CM10-5 21.0-20.4 / 10.5-10.2 6.15 Grundfos CM15-2 14.8-14.2 / 7.2-7.0 4.15 Grundfos CM15-3 21.0-20.4 / 10.5-10.2 6.15 Grundfos CM25-2 21.0-20.4 / 10.5-10.2 6.35 46 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 47 10,80-9,35 / 6,20-5,40 3.15 Grundfos CRI10-6 HP 3 x 220-277 / 380-480 13,60-11,80 / 7,80-6,80 4.15 Grundfos CRI15-3 13,60-11,80 / 7,80-6,80 4.15 Grundfos CRI15-4 HP 18,40-16,20 / 10,60-9,30 5.65 Grundfos CRI20-3 HP 18,40-16,20 / 10,60-9,30 5.65 FERTIKIT 3G INSTALLATION MANUAL 47...
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