DAYLIFF DRIP IRRIGATION KIT User manual

INSXXXA-01/22
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Water Tank
Mini Valve
Manifold
Valve
Endcap
Drip to drip
connector
Drip Line
HDPE Pipe
Start
Connector
Filter
Fertigation
Unit
Installation Guide
DRIP IRRIGATION
KIT
8. Connect drip lines, unroll along the planting beds
and cut at the end of each bed. Note that drip lines
are laid along contour lines and never down-slope.
Emitters should be facing up and never against soil
to avoid sucking in particles after each irrigation
cycle.
9. Once all driplines are connected, connect water
supply, fill tank and flush main pipe and all drip lines
to remove any debris. Once this is satisfactorily
achieved, replace all plugs.
10. Open the main valve and test the system for
uniformity, operating one valve at a time.
11. Periodic maintenance by filter cleaning and flushing
driplines at each end plug is vital to avoid sludge
and particle accumulation that result in emitter
clogging.

Congratulations on selecting Dayliff Drip
Irrigation Kits. They are manufactured to the
highest standards and if installed correctly will
give many years of efcient and trouble free
service. Careful reading of this Installation
Manual is therefore important, though should
there be any queries they should be referred
to the equipment supplier.
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DESIGN
INSTALLATION
The Dayliff Drip kit is specially designed to accommodate
various crop spacing specification and is supplied in a
complete package consisting of drip and HDPE pipe
fittings, ball valves and the screen filter in a box. Drip rolls
and HDPE pipe roll are included separately as loose
accompaniments.
Components included in the kit are:
Ÿ16mm Direct start connectors with rubber seal
Ÿ16mm Drip endline with hook
Ÿ16mm Barb/barb connectors
ŸHDPE Pipe
Ÿ16mm Drip rolls
ŸBall valves
ŸHDPE Male connectors
ŸHDPE Elbow couplings
ŸScreen filter
ŸHDPE End plug
ŸThread tape
Installation instructions:
1. An elevated storage tank at 2-6m height is a
requirement to be supplied by the client for gravity
feed into the drip system.
2. Install the tank outlet valve with necessary sealant to
make sure it is leak-proof.
3. Connect HDPE outlet down pipe with necessary fittings
(elbows and male connectors).
4. Install the PVC screen filter at a convenient service
height above ground, taking note of the direction of
flow for correct installation.
Screen filter installed 1.0m
above ground.
Layout Drawing
Kits are offered in 3 configurations including close
spacing (50cm between drip lines), standard (100cm)
and wide spacing (300cm). Quantities supplied in one
package will vary depending on the specific line spacing
for each kit.
Kit Type
Close
Spacing
Standard
Spacing
Wide
Spacing
Line
Spacing
Total Line
Length Water
Flow
Irrigation
Area
Emitter
Spacing Suitable Crops
Cabbage, Kale, Onion, Garlic,
Spinach, Lettuce
Tomato, Melon, Capsicum,
Cucumber, Potato
Banana, Avocado, Citrus, Trees
2
1000m 50cm 20cm 2000m 3
12m /hr
3
4m /hr
3
3m /hr
2
1000m 100cm 30cm 1000m
2
1500m 300cm 100cm 500m
Emitter spacing for each kit also varies according to the
crop spacing requirement and ranges between 20cm,
30cm or 100cm for the 3 different kits respectively. All
kits are offered in modular standard ¼ acre units,
expandable to multiples.
5. Lay out the main HDPE supply pipe along the edge of
the field and connect to the screen filter at tank base
with necessary fittings. Use sufficient thread tape on
all threaded joints to prevent leakage.
6. At specified intervals for close, standard or wide
spacing, make precise holes using a drip punch. All
holes along the same pipe should take the same
orientation, either left or right.
7. Insert the rubber seal into the hole and connect the
offtake start connector, careful not to break the rubber
seal.
Start
Connector
Grommet
5/8"
Drill 15.5mm
PVC Pipe