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  • Page 1 Owners Manual Jungle Hobbies Ltd www.MistKing.com...

  • Page 2: Please Read This Manual

    PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL (even if you don't read manuals) We know you're excited and eager to use the mister, however, before you connect it learn few basics contained here. Seriously, read the manual first. You will set things up on the first try!
  • Page 3 Please read the entire booklet to familiarize yourself with your new product. Should you have any issues with your MistKing system or any of the parts please contact us directly via www.MistKing.com website or email us at info@mistking.com.

  • Page 4: Common Sense

    COMMON SENSE Misting system is a device that sprays water. Like with any other water appliance, parts may break, burst, leak, etc. Ensure you always rely on your good design and common sense and not your product. Drainage capacity should ALWAYS be larger than your reservoir misting capacity.
  • Page 5 They will not come out simply by pulling apart. See this video if you don’t know how http://www.mistking.com/RemovingTubing.html 3. Don’t ever unscrew the tip of the nozzle when you receive the system. We test them twice so they come fully functional.
  • Page 6 5. When connecting tubing to fittings or pump don’t take shortcuts. Use fresh utility knife/blade or MistKing cutter to make perfect cuts. Never use scissors or anything that will pinch the tubing before cutting. 6. Push the tubing into the fitting. Sometimes it will feel like it already connected, but if you turn on the pump and connection leaks, push harder until the tubing passes the o-ring and makes a proper seal.
  • Page 7 You absolutely must install a reservoir bulkhead into your reservoir. It’s a matter of drilling a hole and screwing in the bulkhead. Once that is done, plug in the tubing and always gravity feed water to the pump. WHY DON’T YOU WANT TO INSTALL PUMP ABOVE THE RESERVOIR ? This is something that we are answering all the time as most really want to mount the pump high.
  • Page 8 WHY MISTKING OR JUNGLE HOBBIES LTD ? We continually strive to perfect the products we sell. We don't use anything commonly available as most copycats do. We stand behind our products 100%. Virtually everything is custom made for us, starting with pumps, timer circuitry, fittings, tubing etc.

  • Page 9: Programming The Timer

    We already mentioned that all fittings and tubing can easily be removed. Never force them apart, press on the collet (ring around the tubing) and pull gently while the ring is pressed. Watch this video to see how it's done http://www.mistking.com/RemovingTubing.html PROGRAMMING THE TIMER We are constantly contacted regarding the programming needs for your specific application.
  • Page 10 INSTALLING A MISTING SYSTEM Now that you have learned how to properly use the nozzles, how to unlock the tubing or fittings, here are the steps to put the misting system together. STEP 1. Install the reservoir bulkhead, shown by the red arrow. For detailed instructions on how to do install the bulkhead refer to BULKHEAD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS further down .
  • Page 11 Version 1: Connect the reservoir bulkhead (A) to the pump (B) with a piece of tubing. Notice the flow direction on the pump label. Never put the pump higher than the reservoir.
  • Page 12 Version 2: Connect the reservoir bulkhead (A) to the manual ball valve (C), then connect the valve to the input on the pump (B).
  • Page 13 Version 3: If your system includes a ZipDrip valve (D), plug the male end of the ZipDrip "T" into the pump (B) intake. Use a piece of tubing to connect the reservoir bulkhead (A) to the manual ball valve (C) and then into the other end of the ZipDrip "T" as shown in the photo. Please note that the output of the pump goes to the misting assemblies, then comes back into the input of the ZipDrip forming a loop.
  • Page 14 STEP 3: Installing misting assemblies We offer a multitude of misting assemblies that can be utilized for various applications. Remember NEVER to touch the middle of the nozzle or unscrewing the nozzle tip. If you received the assembly from us or a distributor assume that it works and you don't need to take it apart.
  • Page 15 Feed the bulkhead through the hole. Install the top nut to hold the misting assembly securely in place Plug in the included fitting and push in the tubing to finish the misting assembly install. You can connect multiple assemblies together as needed. Remember to push the tubing in all the way so it passes the rubber o-ring inside the fitting.
  • Page 16 If your misting assembly does not include a bulkhead and if you're installing it in a greenhouse type environment, use 2 tubing clips to secure the tubing. Be careful not to install the clips too close to the misting assembly as that may break the seal causing dripping at the connection.
  • Page 17 2. For STARTER and ULTIMATE systems drill a 9/16" hole for a very tight fit (for loose fit use 5/8" bit). For an ADVANCED system based on larger diameter tubing drill a 3/4" hole for very tight fit (for loose fit use a 7/8" bit) about an inch from the bottom.
  • Page 18 4. On the inside of the container, put the nut over the bulkhead and hand tighten as much as you can. Then use a wrench to gently turn half rotation. There should be a small marked compression on the o-ring. Remember, only slight! DO NOT over tighten or you will skip the thread and possibly damage the bulkhead.
  • Page 19 NOTE: if a leak develops between the reservoir and o- ring - tighten the nut by quarter turn inside the reservoir. If a leak develops when you insert tubing, (between tubing and fitting) you probably didn't insert the tubing far enough and it didn't pass and seal the small o-ring inside the fitting.
  • Page 20 SYSTEM WITHOUT ZIP DRIP Systems that do not have a ZipDrip valve connected terminate with a final elbow misting assembly or a T-misting assembly that has been plugged. If you are connecting a single or multiple nozzles the idea will be the same. For illustration purposes, we are showing an install with 3 nozzles.
  • Page 21 SYSTEM WITH ZIP DRIP CONNECTION Systems that include a ZipDrip valve form a loop allowing rapid release of pressure that is trapped in the lines when misting stops. Remember that misting system pumps run between 60-125psi depending on how many nozzles you are using and if the pump’s bypass is engaged during misting.
  • Page 22 3/8" BACKBONE SYSTEM In larger systems (20 nozzles+) the system may bottleneck on the input and on the output as the 1/4" tubing may not be able to handle the demands of the misting system. For this reason the pump has to be supplied with larger tubing.
  • Page 23 For simplicity fittings are not shown on any of the diagrams. Remember when connecting tubing:  3/8" to 3/8" you will need a 3/8" fitting  3/8" to 1/4" you will need a reducing fitting  1/4" to 1/4" you will need a 1/4" fitting Plan accordingly and figure out the system before you cut and connect things together.
  • Page 24 Our pumps operate on low voltage and draw very little power when running. In addition these are extremely quiet and robust that can run with or without water in the reservoir without damage. PRIMING THE PUMP MANUALLY When running the pump for the very first time, or after moving, it may start right away or it may need to be manually primed first.
  • Page 25 If your needs call for it and we don’t offer it for sale, we can probably design an assembly for you. For a complete list of available misting assemblies please visit MistKing.com. We test all the assemblies that we sell directly or through distributors. Often you will receive them still wet...
  • Page 26 DISTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITIES If you run an online store or have a brick and mortar store and would like to sell Jungle Hobbies and MistKing products, please contact us at info@mistking.com. We have a multitude of...
  • Page 27 BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER HOT PRODUCTS ! Tired of the low end products available at your local retail outlets ? Consider Jungle Hobbies Ltd. If you're serious and take your passion to the next level try some of our products that many are already relying on.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    FACEBOOK Stay in touch with MistKing and Jungle Hobbies and always know what the latest news are. Like Us on Facebook www.Facebook.com/mistking We often offer special incentives to our loyal customers so be sure to like us! TROUBLE SHOOTING 1. Pump hums but no water comes out or the mist is very weak ...
  • Page 29 2. Brand new system nozzles don't spray  Whatever happens, please do not try to "fix" the nozzle tips. We test them twice before shipping them out and these work just fine. Before doing anything to the misting assembly or the nozzle tip, correct your system setup, pump position, bulkhead install and test the system.
  • Page 30 minerals. If you’re clogged with minerals, it will work. If the nozzle is clogged with debris, you may want to try to unscrew it and clean the tiny filter or replace the nozzle tip. 4. Cannot maintain pressure when misting, water only drips ...
  • Page 31 If you cannot get to a computer, just remember that you can press the collet and remove the tubing gently, never forcing it apart 6. How to activate the timer to follow a set up program ? Few things to know: ...
  • Page 32 It's hard to include a specific diagram without knowing your setup. It's better to understand the idea behind MistKing systems rather than follow a specific design. We're able to adapt to any setup, being a terrarium, ZOO, university lab, greenhouse, cattle barn, patio, Air Conditioner.
  • Page 33 How fine is 50 microns ???  5 microns - very fine fog  20 microns - heavy fog  50 microns - MistKing nozzle  100 microns - fine spray  240 microns - medium spray  400 microns - course spray ...
  • Page 34 We don't offer reservoirs because for starters we have to ship an empty container which drives the cost up. You are forced to purchase a container, which may or may not fit into your setup. If you need something standard, you can pick up a painter's bucket locally at hardware stores for just a few dollars.
  • Page 35 13. Cleaning Make sure that you always use RO water. This means that you'll virtually never have to clean or worry about deposits in the nozzle tips. Keep your reservoir lids closed to prevent dust and debris from falling in and clean it regularly. In the event that you don't use the recommended water and after months or years of use you notice the degraded mist pattern due to mineral deposits, try soaking the entire nozzle in 50/50 solution of water and vinegar for 12 hrs.
  • Page 36 SATISFACTION If for any reason you are not satisfied with this misting kit or if you do not feel we are worth being recommended to others, we would like you hear from you. We value your opinion and would like to hear what it is that you're not happy with, and if possible, we will do our best to remedy the situation.
  • Page 37 For misting systems and accessories please visit www.MistKing.com MistKing® is a Registered Trade Mark of Jungle Hobbies Ltd www.JungleHobbies.com © Jungle Hobbies Ltd. All Rights Reserved.