Galcon Fertijet Instrucciones de montaje

Revision 1.0 - May 2019
Fertigation Control System
Fertijet
Installation Guide
User Manual

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Table of content
Introduction ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Safety ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Installation requirements �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Fertilizer and acids types & concentration ����������������������������������������������������������� 7
Assembly�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
Maintenance������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19
Illustrated part list����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21
Appendix 1 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24

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INTRODUCTION
We thank you for trusting the core of your growing success in our hands�
We in Galcon are fully aware how critical the performance and the reliability of your machine is
for your yields, and we are fully committed for supporting and serving this product�
In this manual you will nd general information on how to unpack, connect, adjust
and operate your new Fertijet machine. Fertijet machines comes with variety
of booster pumps, Dosing channels, dosing valves and even pipe dimensions�
Those components are subject for occasional changes as technology advances,
and therefor will only be described here in a general�
Fertijet can be operated either by Galileo Greenhouse app or Open-Field app,
and even by other, non-Galcon controllers. For operation please refer to the
specic applications guiding book.
Multi-channel fertigation machines are needed because some fertilizers cannot
be mixed with others�
Study your fertilizers and avoid wrong mixing� Failing it will result a quick ceramic
sedimentation in the system that is very hard to remove�
Follow the instructions hereby step by step and don’t hesitate to contact our
local representative if necessary�

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SAFETY
All hazardous electric voltage jobs must be conducted by a local qualied
electrician and according to local regulations�
Do not leave the electric cabin, the motor cover or any junction box
opened while the machine at work or while you are away�
Some fertilizers and all acids are hazardous:
a� Store them in a locked place, away from reach of children and animals�
b� Always wear rubber-gloves and protecting-glasses when handling
them�
c� Never pour water or other liquids into concentrated acid!
d� Wear a full-face mask when mixing acids.
e� Mark your stock tanks clearly, stating the danger in each�
f� Install a hands-free eye washing sink within a range of 15m from
where the fertilizers are prepared�
All possible out-takes downstream the Fertijet must be
clearly marked NOR FOR DRINK�

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Main line inlet:50mm (1½”) + Ball valve�
Length of inlet: 1,500mm (60”) to Ensure good mixing
(2 elbows or mixing chamber)�
Main line outlet: 50mm (1½) + ball valve� Keep minimal length of the
connecting pipes�
Foundation: Concrete plate or pavement 4000*4000 mm.
anchor the Fertijet frame to the base.
Environment: Shaded and protected from rain and hail�
Power supply: EU, Africa, Asia, Oceania: ~1 220v, ~3 400V 50Hz
Americas: ~1 120v, ~3 220V, 400V, 480V 60Hz
Japan: ~ 3 200V 60Hz
LT tested: 5Ωor less�
Max elevation above dosing valves: 2,500mm (top of tank)
Min elevation below dosing valves: 1,000mm (Bottom of tank)
100μ (130 mash) lter size ¾” or larger.
Ensure that any excess or leak of fertilizer is properly handled according to local regulations�
Nominal working pressure: Dene at ordering
Minimum working pressure: Standard - 3.5 bar
Maximum static pressure: 7�5 bar
Hammer shock prevent setting: 9�5 bar
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

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To avoid the injection of chemicals to pipelines when not irrigating -
Verify on each installation:
A� Water meter with electric pulse is mandatory on the pipe-line that
the Fertijet is connected, before any distribution. The pulse size
must enable reading (2 pulses) in less than 1 minute�
B� Verify the validity of the water meter and its pulse daily�
C� We strongly recommend an additional pressure switch to be
connected to the controller as a delay condition element�
D� Backow preventer must always be installed upstream the Fertijet,
unless direct pumping from irrigation-dedicated lagoon.

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FERTILIZER AND ACIDS
TYPES & CONCENTRATION
a� All soluble fertillizer are permitted as liquids only�
b� Maximum viscosity 20 cPa∙s.
c� Acids:
TypeRaw productDilute in water
1:898%Sulphuric Acid H2SO4
1:585%Phosphoric Acid H3PO4
1:360%Nitric Acid HNO3
d� Mixture limitation table:
Ammonium
Nitrate
Ammonium
Phosphate
MAP
MKP
Potassium
Nitrate
Potassium
Chloride MOP
Potassium
Sulfate
Calcium
Nitrate
Calcium
Chloride
MAG
Magnesium
Sulfate
Urea
Ammonium
Nitrate
Ammonium
Sulfate
MAP
MKP
Potassium
Nitrate
Potassium
Chloride MOP
Potassium
Sulfate
Calcium Nitrate
Calcium Chloride
Explanation for the table above:
a� Red or Gray combinations do not mix in the same stock tank!
b� In most cases 1 kg fertilizer per 3 litters of water will allow complete dissolve�
If temperature drop below 15°C (56°F) 1:3�5 is complementary�

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ASSEMBLY

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