EZ FLO EZ 1010-HB Installation guide

AUTOMATIC FERTILIZING SYSTEM
GARDEN HOSE AND DRIP CONNECTION
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING GUIDE
Model: EZ 1010-HB
High Pressure Garden Hose & Drip Feeder
1 Gallon Liquid / 8LB Dry Capacity
CAUTION: Installing your system improperly can cause risk of water contamination
and pose health risks. Do not attach your feeder to a hose bib or sprinkler line that
does not have a hose vacuum breaker (pictured), anti-siphon device, or back flow
preventer.Backflowpreventerisnotincludedwithsystem.
Do not install system in an irrigation mainline before a zone valve. Do not use if
pressure exceeds 100 PSI. Flush hose after each use to vent chemicals and
pressure. Emptytankwhenfreezingconditionsarepresent.
For additional information or to contact EZ-FLO go to our website
or call 866-393-5601www.ezflofertilizing.com
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Installing your EZ-FLO:
Garden Hose & Drip Systems
Step 1: Determine the type of installation that is
correct for your system (hose or drip) and insert the
correct FLO disc if necessary (see “Flow
Requirements Section”)
Step 2: Install the EZ-FLO hose bib adapter in the
correct position as shown in the illustrations. The EZ
1010-HB may be installed before or after a timer. The
tank is capable of handling constant pressure.
Step 3: Attach tubing to the hose bib adapter fitting.
Slide the Black tubing over the barb next to the blue
mark carefully to avoid stressing the fitting. Repeat
with the Clear tubing next to the Green mark.
Step 4: Attach tubing to the green tank cap.
Do not remove the blue and green cap
connector nuts.Slightly loosen each nut and insert
the Black tubing through the center of the Blue nut
until it stops. Once it stops hand tighten the blue nut.
Repeat with the Clear tubing and the Green nut.
Additional Installation Notes:
If one is not already installed a hose vacuum breaker
must be installed to use an EZ-FLO system per local
plumbing codes (not Included) Back flow prevention
may not be required on well irrigation systems but is
still recommended.
When possible the hose bib adapter fitting should
always be the last component installed in any
configuration. Filters, & pressure regulators should not
be installed after the hose bib adapter.
The included tubing shut off valves may be used to
shut off the unit. These can be installed in the clear
and black tubing at any point. Tubing valves normally
drip under pressure, this will not affect the operation of
the EZ-FLO.
Unit includes 5 ft of clear and 5 ft of black tubing, you
may trim tubing to necessary length.
Garden Hose
Hose Bib
Adaptor
Garden
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Vacuum
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Vacuum Breaker
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Note: A Timer May Be
Installed Before Or After
The Ez-flo Hose Bib
Connector (1010HB Only)
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Flow Requirements:
Low Flow Hose & Drip Systems
Drip systems with less than 120 gallons per hour (GPH) water flow may
require an EZ-FLO Flo-Disc in order to inject solution into the drip
system. There are three discs provided for these conditions.
Important: You must have colored fertilizer in the EZ-FLO tank or food dye to
adjust the system. Let the system run for a few minuets to make sure the
fertilizer is not flowing before installing or changing the Flo-Disc. If there is not
color in the clear tube, the system is not flowing and a more restrictive Flo-Disc
is required for operation.
White Flo-Disc 120 to 60 gph
Black Flo-Disc 60 to 30 gph
Red Flo-Disc 30 to 7.5 gph
When using a Flo-Disc, pre-dilute
products 4 parts water with 1 part
product (25% Strength).
Step 1. Estimate your water flow by
multiplying the number of drip emitters
on your system by their gallons per
hour flow rating. (If you do not know your
water flow you can use trial & error starting
without a Flo-Disc. If no color is present in the
clear line insert a Flo-disc starting with the
white)
Step 2. Remove the washer from the
swivel nut on the hose bib adaptor. For
easy removal, use pliers to grab the O-
Ring tab or a plain end screw driver.
Step 3. Push the proper Flo-Disc into
the hose bib adaptor until it presses
firmly against the flow restrictor in the
center of the hose bib adaptor. The
water flow will hold the disc in place.
Step 4. Replace the hose bib adaptor
hose washer and follow steps 2 through
4 in the “Installing your EZ-FLO” in
these instructions.
Note: The Flo-Disc is not intended for pressure reduction and cannot be used for this
purpose. The Flo-Disc will create additional bypass through the tank when necessary to
speed up injection.
Hose Bib
Adaptor
Blue Green
Push FLO-Disc firmly against
Flow Restrictor and replace
hose washer
Flow
Restrictor
Hose
Washer
Blue G eenr
Remove Hose Washer
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Adding Fertilizer &
Feeding Settings
Step 1. Add the fully concentrated product
and select the appropriate cap setting based
on the manufacturers recommended coverage
rate. Products do not require dilution or
premixing unless using a Flo-Disc or the
manufacturer’s recommendation
EZ-FLO does not provide application
recommendations for products not listed
in the catalog or website
Step 2. Fill the tank with water until all air is
out of the tank. The system will mix the
products automatically when the water is
turned on.
Step 3. Screw tank cap on the tank and
connect tubing to the cap and hose bib
adaptor. Connect blue to blue and green to
green. The tubing slides over the connectors
on the hose bib adapter and into the
connector on the cap.
Step 4. Set the flow adjustment on the cap to
fast feed for quick feeding and to slow feed to
feed slowly every time you water. You can
also feed at these approximate rates
Slow 1000:1 2/3 tsp. per gallon
#1 500:1 1 1/3 tsp. per gallon
#2 250:1 1 Tbsp. per gallon
Fast 100:1 2 Tbsp per gallon
To refill - shut off pressure to tank, unscrew
tubing from the cap, pour the water out of the
tank and go to step one above.
Notes: All feed rates are approximate and not guaranteed by EZ-FLO due to the high amount of
variables resulting from differences in irrigation system configuration, product quality, viscosity, and
specific gravity. Feed rates and ratios are provided for convenience only. EZ-FLO feeders should be
used for general application of liquid and water soluble products only and are not marketed as a
direct replacement for chemical siphon feeders.
For safe fertilizing practices EZ-FLO recommends the plants be fed at half or 50% of the
manufacturers recommended amount for the first application to prevent any damage to the plants or
landscape.
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WHITE Flo Disc
Hose Vacuum Breaker
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WHAT PRODUCTS CAN I USE WITH THE SYSTEM?
Any liquid or water soluble powder may be used in the system. Water soluble powders do not need to
be dissolved to work in the system. The EZ-FLO process dissolves, mixes, and measures for you. If
your product is clear you must add food coloring or dye so the product will be visible in the clear output
tube.
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN THE FERTILIZER IS GONE?
When the system is operating (water flowing) the clear tube will fill with the color of your fertilizer. When
the systems is operating and the tube is running clear, the system is out of fertilizer.
MY FERTILIZER IS GONE BUT THE TANK IS FULL OF WATER
The EZ-FLO system will always be full of fluid since it replaces the product with fresh water utilizing a
patented process to layer the incoming water over the heavier fertilizer solution. This process is similar
to oil on water or whipped cream on gelatin.
HOW DO I KNOW THE SYSTEM IS WORKING?
When water is flowing through your garden hose or drip system, the color from the fertilizer will
completely fill the clear tube. The color depends on the fertilizer or dye color. The color in the tube may
be lighter or darker depending on how much fertilizer was put into the tank and/or the injection setting
selected on the cap. If you have a full tank of fertilizer and do not see color in the clear tube, refer to the
Installation and Flow Requirements sections of this guide.
MY SYSTEM IS RUNNING BUT THE LINE IS STILL CLEAR
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First check that your system has water flowing and is not just under pressure. The tube will only
show color when the water is flowing.
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Make sure the tank was filled with the proper amount of fertilizer and dye was added if the fertilizer
did not contain a dye. Also, confirm all air was removed from the tank by topping off with water.
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Check that the included hose bib injection fitting is installed according to the Installation section.
You may need to rearrange your filter, pressure regulator, and/or timer so our injector fitting is last.
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Check the Flow Requirements section to determine if you need a Flo Disc or that the correct Flo
Disc was selected.
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If installed in a sprinkler line adjust the ball valve connector (CBV) according to the instructions
provided with the connector. If the system was installed in a sprinkler line and a coupling ball valve
(CBV) connection was not used, one must be installed for proper function.
MY SYSTEM IS FEEDING TOO FAST
Check that you have selected the appropriate feed setting. Also, if you used a Flo Disc during
installation, make sure the proper disc was selected. Any Flo-Disc will speed up the injection rate of the
system.
If using a coupling ball valve connection (CBV) for irrigation pipe, make sure the valve is properly
calibrated. Opening the valve will slow the feed rate for your system.