Hoss Drip Tape Layer User manual

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Drip Tape Layer
Attachment Instructions
Your package should contain the
A. Roll Layer Assembly B. Roller Guide Assembly
C. Drip Tape Bracket
D. Spool Axle Assembly
Required:
 Hoss Double Wheel Hoe
 Hoss Plow Set Attachment
 9/16” Wrench
F. 7” Staking Nails (2)
E. Spreader Bar

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Recommendations
Use with our Drip Tape rolls only.
Our Drip Tape Layer Attachment was designed to lay our 8 mil, 1640 ft. rolls of Drip Tape that are
available at www.hosstools.com. We don’t recommend trying to retrofit other roll styles.
Bury your drip tape.
We highly recommend burying your drip tape. Our drip tape can be buried up to 6” deep in the soil.
There are many advantages to burying it, which include:
- It keeps the drip tape straight along the row, keeps the emitters facing upward and prevents
the tape from twisting over time.
- It prevents rats and other pests from being able to chew into drip tape, causing leaks and
headaches.
- By burying the drip tape, you can direct seed on top of it with our Hoss Garden Seeder with
the rolling coulter furrow opener.
Create a furrow with the Hoss Plow Set
attachment.
Using our Plow Set attachment and the Double Wheel Hoe, dig
a furrow for laying your drip tape.
Use with the Double Wheel Hoe only.
For many reasons, the Drip Tape Layer Attachment will NOT
work with the Single Wheel Hoe.
Install Plow Set before Drip Tape Layer Attachment
If you have our old Plows (green arms), the Plow Set should be installed into the back two holes on the
Wheel Hoe toolbar.
If you have our new Plows (all black), use the Spreader Bar (E) to install the Plow Set. Note that the
outside bolt (the non-fixed bolt) will be pointed downward and will sit underneath the handles. The
other bolt (fixed) will go through the one of the back holes on the Wheel Hoe toolbar.
New Plows Old Plows

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Assembly Instructions
1. Insert Roll Layer Assembly (A)
below Wheel Hoe toolbar.
Place the Roll Layer Assembly (A) underneath
the tool bar of the Wheel Hoe so that the carriage
bolt extends through the top of the Wheel Hoe
tool bar at the location indicated by the red ar-
row.
The metal scraper on the Roll Layer Assembly
should be facing the handles of the Wheel Hoe,
not the wheels.
You’ll notice that the roller on the Roll Layer As-
sembly is inserted into the bottom hole. This is
the ideal position if you are burying your drip
tape. If you wish to place your drip tape on top of
the soil or just below the surface, you can move
the roller to the top hole.
2. Install Roller Guide Assembly
(B) above Wheel Hoe toolbar.
Set the Roller Guide Assembly (B) on top of
the Wheel Hoe toolbar so that the carriage
bolt on the Roll Layer Assembly (A) runs
through the hole in the Roller Guide Assem-
bly.
Place the nut on the carriage bolt and tighten
with a 9/16” wrench.
Make sure the Roller Guide Assembly and
Roll Layer Assembly are in line with one an-
other, so that the drip tape will feed in a
straight line.

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Assembly Instructions
3. Attach Drip Tape Bracket (C)
above Wheel Hoe toolbar.
Align the holes in the Drip Tape Bracket with
the long rail on the Wheel Hoe toolbar.
Insert carriage bolts from the bottom of the
Wheel Hoe tool bar through the Drip Tape
Bracket and fasten with nuts.
Make sure the Drip Tape Bracket is aligned in
the center of the Wheel Hoe toolbar so that
drip tape will feed onto the Roller Guide As-
sembly (B) appropriately.
4. Insert Spool Axle Assembly (D) into Drip
Tape Roll.
You’ll notice that the Spool Axle Assembly (D) contains a
sleeve that sides up and down the axle. Remove the knob
closest to the sleeve along with the sleeve.
Slide the Spool Axle into the center of the Drip Tape Roll.
Then insert the sleeve and twist the removed knob back
onto the Spool Axle.
Loosen the knob on both sides so that the threads are ex-
posed a little. This will allow room for the Spool Axle As-
sembly to sit into the Drip Tape Bracket (C).

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Assembly Instructions
5. Insert Drip Tape into Drip Tape
Bracket (C).
Slide the Spool Axle Assembly (D) with Drip Tape
into the grooves in the top of the Drip Tape Brack-
et (C).
Be sure to install the Drip Tape Roll in the correct
direction so that tape feeds off the top of the roll,
not the bottom of the roll. This will ensure your
tape stays taut during operation.
Tighten the knobs on both sides to secure the Drip
Tape Roll and Sleeve Axle.
6. Feed tape through sleeve on Roller
Guide Assembly (B).
To ensure device was installed properly, feed tape over
the top of the roller on the Roller Guide Assembly (B)
and through the square sleeve.
Then feed the tape around the Roll Layer Assembly (A)
and through the center of the opening between the
Plow Set.
The emitters on the Drip Tape should be facing up-
ward.

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Operation Instructions
Create a furrow with the Hoss Plow
Set
Position the Plow Set into the furrowing position
and create a furrow to lay your drip tape.
*Pro Tip: Apply compost along the row before
creating the furrow. The act of creating a furrow
and covering the drip tape will incorporate the
compost into the soil and provide nutrients for
your plants.
Install Plow Set and Drip Tape Layer
Attachment
Install the Plow Set in the back two holes on the
Wheel Hoe toolbar so that they are in the hilling
position.
Install the Drip Tape Layer Attachment and Drip
Tape Roll according to the Assembly Instructions
in this document. Ensure the Drip Tape emitters
will be facing upward once laid.
Stake Drip Tape with Staking Nail (E) at
beginning of row.
At the beginning of the row, stake the drip tape into
the soil using one of the Staking Nails (E) provided.
This will ensure the drip tape stays in place during
the tape laying process.
Push the nail through the tape and push the nail all
the way into the ground.

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Operation Instructions
Lay drip tape in furrow along row.
Push the Double Wheel Hoe down the row to lay
the drip tape in the furrow and cover the tape.
It’s important to maintain a constant speed.
Starting and stopping can cause the tape to loos-
en on the spool.
Cut Drip Tape at the end of the row.
Once at the end of the row, cut the drip tape us-
ing a sharp knife or scissors.
Use the other Staking Nail (F) to
stake the Drip Tape for the next row.
This is why we provide two Staking Nails (F) —
so you don’t have to walk back to the beginning
of the row to get the other nail.
Once you finish laying the second row, you can
grab the nail from the previous row. Be sure to
trim the drip tape behind the nail hole so that
you don’t have a leak in your tape.
Install fittings to complete Drip Tape
system.
Install fittings and connect Drip Tape to Main-
line Tubing to complete your irrigation system.
See our “Drip Tape Irrigation Instructions” for
details.

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Customer Service
Return Policy
We’ll pay for all standard shipping costs, charge no restocking fee, and accept all re-
turned items when the return is a result of our error.
Unopened items within 30 days of delivery will receive 100% refund or exchange.
Opened items within 30 days of delivery will be charged a 10% restocking fee.
Requires proof of purchase.
You must call for a return authorization prior to returning any product. Items re-
ceived without authorization will not be accepted.
Warranty
The warranty lasts one year from date of purchase. It covers any defects in materials
or workmanship. It does not cover discoloration caused by exposure to sunlight or
chemicals.
Hoss Tools will repair or replace any item that proves to be defective in materials or
workmanship.
In the event repair is not possible, Hoss Tools will either replace your item with a
new item of similar composition and price, or refund the full purchase price of the
item —whichever you prefer.
Contact Hoss Tools at 1-888-672-5536 and a representative will take any action
necessary to correct problems covered by this warranty.
Repair and Replacement Parts
Replacement parts may be ordered by contacting us at 1-888-672-5536.