JOHN BLUE SMPT-OSA 1 / 4 User manual

1 Rev. 4/20
Installation and Operation:
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1. Remove the outlet adapter from each Visagage II column. Install the Orifice
Selectors in each row, and then install the outlet adapters into the side of each Orifice
Selector. The o-rings may be lubed to ease assembly.
2. Maximum allowed pressure is 100 psi, but for more equal flow
distribution it is recommended that you choose an orifice size that
keeps your pressure between 15 and 40 psi. It is also recommended
that you use John Blue 3 psi check valves (#CV1103-xxx) downstream
at the row units for this orifice-type system. See page 3 for application
chart information.
3. A strainer should be used in the fertilizer feed line with an appropriate screen mesh
to help prevent orifice clogging.
4. The materials in the assembly arepolypropylene, Viton (o-rings), and stainless steel (spring and orifice disc). You must
check for compatibility with the chemicals you are using.
5. Adjustment between the four different orifice sizes is accomplished by turning the dial cap on top of the unit. You may use
small pliers to help turn the cap – it hasdetents and a snug fit to keep it from turning by accident due to vibration. Make sure
the pointer aligns with the target letter and line at each position. It is recommended that you adjust the orifices when the pump
is not running because flow will be blocked for a moment while you turn the cap.
Installation and
Operation Manual
SMPT-OSA1 / 4
VISAGAGE ORIFICE SELECTOR
Patent #9,433,144
OUTLET ADAPTER
ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS
OUTLET
INLET
ORIFICE SELECTOR
ADJUSTMENT
POINTER
SMPT-0007
VITON O-RING
SMPT-0067
VITON O-RING
SMPT-0065
A
/
B/C/D
ORIFICE PLATE
SMPT-0007
VITON O-RING
TOP VIEW SIDE CROSS-SECTION
WARNING: This product can expose you to certain chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Parts Diagram:
Storage and Cleaning:
Installation and Operation (continued):
6. From the factory, plate “A” is installed because it covers most applications.If your require a
change to one of the other orifice plates “B”, “C”, or “D:, it is recommended that you take the orifice selector
off of the top of the Visagage, and then remove the retaining clip from the dial cap.Note that the internal
spring is stiff and the cap will pop up when you start to pull or twist it up.
It is important that the side with the letter goes up and against the rotor. The letter should be aligned with
the notch on the outside of the rotor (see figure to the right à).
The notches in the plate only allow it to install in one position, so make sure you have it on correctly
before reassembly. You may use a little grease to make the plate stick to the rotor during assembly.
- After use, flush the system for a few minutes with a solution that will neutralize any additives that
may have been used (refer to that manufacturer’s instructions).
- Use grease or petroleum jelly to help with re-assembly of the unit.
DIAL
POSITION
PLATE “A”
SMPT-0065A
PLATE “B”
SMPT-0065B
PLATE “C”
SMPT-0065C
PLATE “D”
SMPT-0065D
A 0.031” 0.107” 0.024” 0.116”
B 0.048” 0.125” 0.039” 0.133”
C 0.069” 0.142” 0.059” 0.148”
D 0.099” 0.150” 0.084” 0.162”
INLET FLOW
LETTER ON DISC GOES UP
AGAINST THE ROTOR,
ALIGN WITH ROTOR NOTCH
OUTLET
FLOW
Item PART # DESCRIPTION
1 SMPT-0063 DIAL CAP
2 SMPT-0066 316 SS SPRING
3 SMPT-0064 ROTOR
4 SMPT-0067 PLATE O-RING - VITON #010
5 SMPT-0062 BODY
6 SMPT-0007 BODY O-RING - VITON #212 - 2 REQUIRED
7
SMPT-0065A
SMPT-0065B
SMPT-0065C
SMPT-0065D
316 SS ORIFICE PLATE
–
“A”
316 SS ORIFICE PLATE – “B”
316 SS ORIFICE PLATE – “C”
316 SS ORIFICE PLATE – “D”
8 SMPT-0006 RETAINING CLIP - 2 REQUIRED
- SMPT-0082A REPLACEMENT ORIFICE ASSEM WITH “A” PLATE
INSTALLED
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
EACH NOTCH IS A DIFFERENT SIZE ON THE
PLATE - MAKE SURE THEY ARE ALIGNED
CORRECTLY WITH THE ROTOR TABS
ROTOR IS KEYED AND
MUST MATCH SLOTS IN
CAP DURING ASSEMBLY

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Orifice Selector Plate Application Chart:
NOTE:
- Use the charts below to choose the correct orifice size for your application.
- It is recommended that the pressure is kept between 15 and 40 psi for best
distribution performance.
- For solutions other than water, apply the appropriate conversion factor
(shown on the right) to the flow table GPA values.
- This table is also available at www.johnblue.com,
or use a QR code reader for this direct link:
PLATE “A”:
PLATE “B”:
SOLUTION
WEIGHT
(LBS/GAL)
CONVERSION
FACTOR
9.0 0.96
10.0 0.91
11.0 0.87
12.0 0.83
14.0 0.77
16.0 0.72

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Orifice Selector Plate Application Chart (continued):
PLATE “C”:
PLATE “D”:

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Notes:

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