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1. A M a i v Pod Line Riser EN Riser 3 3 Camlock pe E inc Sn PG Feed Line DRY UNIRRIGATED AN Facing the far end of Attach the hook and Drive along parallel As you approach the Continue to the end of Unhook the the field position your rope at the end of the to your sprinkler pod midpoint of your field the field and stop sprinkler pod line from vehicle along side and sprinkler pod line to line staying within 6 running over the feed line when the first pod is your tow vehicle 6 8 away from the the tow vehicle 8 of the line line up with your marker at approximately 30 from sprinkler pod line the end of the field the end of the field Shifti ng from Set 2 to Set 3 me following steps show how to move the K Line 50 over to the right for the next set Step 1 Set 2 Step 6 Set 3 ee ee Rr ee 1 Pod Line pores Riser K i Feed Line Pod Line i 1 1 i ereton e j ne pa e e oo ne e e j s An e wmn o j oe e e e _ geen e Position your vehicle as Pull straight forward Veer right about 50 Before reaching the Pass over the feed line Unhook the vehicle described above and until you reach the and straighten to align center line veer back and continue to the from the sprinkler pod hook the sprinkler pod third pod the vehicle with the Slightly to the left and end of the field2. Start 23 109 152 195 End 66 23 ft ss N v 43 ft 43 ft 5 ft Note Sprinkler pod spacing is determined by field length and may differ if your area to be irrigated is less than 440 For the K Line 5 Pod 2 Acre Irrigation Kit K Line recommends spacing up to 43 Dealer engineered K Line layouts are usually between 40 and 50 If you need assistance call your dealer or K Line Irrigation at 866 665 5463 Rolling out the Pod Line Roll out the 40mm tubing 20 30 ft past the final marker to keep the end from rolling back during pod installation DO NOT ALLOW IT TO TWIST The double green line should face up for the entire length of the tubing Do not make the end cut until the pods have all been installed Hint It helps to put a heavy object on the ends of the K Line Tubing when rolling it out to keep the tubing in place and prevent it from rolling up behind you The tubing will relax once rolled out and allowed to sit in the sun Use the Tow Rope and Hook to pull all 5 pods to the first marker Unhook a pod leaving it at the marker Continue on to the remaining markers leaving a pod at each For more information visit our website www k linena com or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 dl 8 Tapping Saddle phic Install the included K Line spade drill bit w limiter The hole to be drilled should be into a cordless drill between the green lines in t
3. 4 A g A N N N NORTH AMERICA Installation and User s Manual STEP 1 View the K Line Installation DVD IRRIGATION Please review the K Line Installation DVD to become familiar with the K Line System STEP 2 Identify System Components amp E TOOJA 40mm Tapping Saddle 5 NAAN Adapter 5 Sprinkler w Red Nozzle 5 K Line Pod 5 Hook Cap 1 8 Metric Nuts amp K Line Installation KLTPS40 NAAN ADAPT NAAN 5022 R KL POD o RXGHGA Washers DVD 10 Male a Tr O 40mm Tubing 300 ft Male Adapter 4 Camlocks 2 Sets Black amp Orange Nozzles Rope 7 ft Hook 1 Straight Coupling 1 KL40LD 300 KLAMC40 FLO P15A amp FLO P15D 5 each KL ROPE KL HOOK KLASC40 NAAN NOZ BK NAAN NOZ O Alternative nozzles for sprinkler 9 16 Spade bit w limiter KL BIT STEP 3 Tools Required for Installation tk R 2 O Oo Adjustable pipe wrench Large channel lock pliers Rubber mallet Ratchet wrench 13 metric Socket Teflon tape deep socket extension s g T y ma oe oe Cordless drill 172 to 2 poly pipe cutters Water Measuring wheel Marker flags 1 1 16 wrench 1 1 8 wrench or hacksaw or 100 tape s optional optional STEP 4 K Line System Overview Male Male Male Hook Camlock Adapter 23 ft 43 ft Adapter Cap NAAN 5022 Sprinkl Red ree 2 up to approx 200 ft Nozzle Use the Straight Coupling when Tapping connecting multiple lengths of either
4. line line to the tow vehicle end of the field line up with the marker at the end of the field Follow the steps above to shift the line to irrigate all the sections of the field For more information visit our website www k linena com 8 or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 Example of a Complete Shifting Schedule Set 2 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Reposition to This is an example of the Sets and order of shifts to apie irrigate a field For oiher field e and sizes aa consi your K Line salan Repositioning the Feed Line Always position the tow vehicle 6 8 from the K Line to be shifted on the dry unirrigated side of the K Line SEE page 8 9 This will prevent double loops in the Feed Line and reduce chances that the tubing will get kinked Mark the ends of the field with large different colored markers or flags to help position your lines properly You will need to reposition the Feed Line at least once sometimes more often as you shift from Set to Set In this Shifting Schedule after the 2nd shift where the K Line is positioned to irrigate Set 3 the operator must manually take hold of the Feed Line at the point of the loop furthest from the riser Then as shown in Diagram 1 the operator must pull the Feed Line loop to a point about 15 20 to the right of the riser at mid field The first sprinkler pod may be out of line with the rest of the sprinklers pods if you have not positioned
5. Follow the K Line Layout Design Process on page 11 Step 6B to better understand not exceed 250 for how to develop K Line layouts for your irrigation opportunities Our Sample Designs this 10 Pod 5 6 Acre literature gives many example layouts that may help you identify irrigation opportunities K Line Irrigation kit of your own Call your dealer or K Line Irrigation at 866 665 5463 with questions Measuring pod placement and rolling out the Pod Line Roll out a measuring tape and place 10 markers flags starting at 26 feet then at 48 foot intervals Roll out 1 full 40mm roll of tubing for approximately 300 ft if the end is kinked follow the instructions on page 7 step 10E to cut a square end Continue the line by rolling out the next roll of tubing 20 30 ft past the final marker to keep the end from rolling back during pod installation End of first tube Start of second tube ZO 48 ft gt i 48 TES 48 ft Sc MS 48 ft gt 48 ft 48 ft gt i 48 ft gt 4 48 ft gt DO NOT ALLOW IT TO TWIST The double green line should face up for the entire length of the tubing Do not make the end cut until the pods have all been installed Hint t helps to put a heavy object on the ends of the K Line Tubing when rolling it out to keep the tubing in place and prevent it from rolling up behind you The tubing will relax once rolled out and allowed to sit in the sun For more information visit our website www k linena com A O or contact
6. SEVEN RA AR RKS SR ON AIR RA IR 9 Camlock K Line Feed Line SET SET TWO FOUR SIX EIGHT This design can be used for football or soccer fields and consists of a 5 pod system with 8 sets or shifts The pods are spaced at 36 intervals but spacing can be increased up to appproximately 50 to accommodate your field The Set or Shift widths are 40 wide but can be increased to approximately 50 as required When water is applied at 45 psi with a NAAN 5022 sprinkler with a black 5 32 nozzle the application rate is approximately 0 3 per hour In this design your total water requirement is 24 gallons per minute Another shifting alternative is that the operator can either move the line every hour through the course of an 8 hour day or every 2 hours over the course of 2 days Application amounts can be altered using different nozzle sizes and or by adjusting watering time For more information visit our website www k linena com 20 or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463
7. any open risers or tubing ends cam dust caps and plugs are available to prevent small animals To keep the final sprinkler pod closest to the tow vehicle during shifting from from nesting inside spraying the operator during shifting use a clothes pin to prevent sprinkler movement or a coffee can or similar over the sprinkler to redirect the spray Remove after the K Line has been shifted If a significant amount of grass is allowed to grow up and entangle the K Line i e from fall through to late spring when you begin irrigating again then be sure to manually loosen the pods from the grip of the forage before shifting the K Line Resetting the from Set 8 to Set 1 sir 1 Set 8 Se 2 Pod Line i Camlock B K i Feed Line amlock j 1 I Riser Ol iser 4 poi o i 4 Riser Oo l 1 t 3 q 1 1 1 q 1 1 Feed Line Camlock d a E Feed Line Pod Line Pod Line 5 famo Pod Line Feed Line ZN u I I q q ee 0 e Pe iene Pee Coe e e a e e e Tum off the water Begin to reposition the Reposition the Feed Position your vehicle Pull forward to the Drive to the edge of Continue to the end of Disconnect the Feed Feed Line by making Line to run parallelto alongsideand6 8 second pod then the far side of the field the field Unhook the Line from the riser a wide arc away from the pod line onthe far fromthe s
8. sure that the cut end is square and that any burrs are removed Attach the Male Camlock to the Water Supply Line using the supplied Female Camlock Water Supply This completes the K Line installation or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 K Line Shifting Please also refer to the K Line Installation DVD to learn how to shift the K Line System Shifting from Set 1 to Set 2 You can shift K Line Irrigation with an ATV heavy duty lawn tractor golf cart Gator or similar tow vehicle The preferred method of movement is while the sprinklers are in operation This saves shifting time and the water pressure in the K Line tubing helps prevent kinking The two most important practices to follow when shifting 1 ALWAYS Shift on the dry side Always begin the shifting procedure on the dry unirrigated side of the K Line The dry unirrigated side of a K Line is the side next to the section s of the field that have not been irrigated This is opposed to the wet irrigated sections or Sets which have been irrigated previously This will prevent double loops in the Feed Line and reduce chances that the tubing will get kinked Please refer to the illustrations below and note that the wet irrigated and dry unirrigated Sets have been labeled 2 When connecting to the K Line always face towards mid field and position the tow vehicle 6 8 from and parallel to the K Line Step 1 Set 7
9. the ball the driver shifts the K Line at speeds up to 15mph to the net ks set area to be irrigated pulls the trip rope which releases the ball and See the K Line website www k linena com for other K Line then moves on to shift the next K Line all without stopping or accessories pop up sprinklers Nelson Windfighter sprinklers dismounting The time to shift multiple K Lines can be easily cut in half and mounting dismounting the tow vehicle is greatly reduced spool out reels fittings regulators couplings and connectors For more information visit our website www k linena com A 2 or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 Performance Chart 2 Acre K Line Irrigation Kit 5022 NAAN impact sprinkler options with 43 between sprinklers and a 50 shift width Nozzle Operating Output per Total Water Water Total Applied RA Sa Color amp Size Pressure Sprinkler Required for Application Water lI inute i a Based on 8 Shifts with gallons per minute 5 Sprinklers Rate Hour in 24 hr Set Contaiaus RURAING 10 inches 2 4 inches 2 1 inches 11 inches 2 6 inches 2 2 inches Orange 7 64 12 inches 2 inches 2 4 inches 12 inches 2 8 inches 2 5 inches 13 inches 3 0 inches 2 6 inches Red 118 14 inches 3 1 inches 2 inches 20 inches 4 7 inches 4 1 inches 21 inches 4 9 inches 4 3 inches Black 5 32 22 inches 5 2 inches 4 5 inches The green and blue nozzles below are optional sprinkler n
10. the one that best fits your situation The best operating pressure is between 40 and 50 psi Changing a Sprinkler Nozzle To change a NAAN sprinkler nozzle grip the nozzle already in the sprinkler between your thumb and forefinger or with a small pair of pliers turn the nozzle counter clockwise for about 1 8 turn Now the nozzle can be pulled straight out and the new nozzle inserted Lock the new nozzle in place by turning it clockwise until it clicks or the locking arms are horizontal If unplugging a clogged nozzle use the same procedure For more information visit our website www k linena com A 3 or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 Sample Field Designs Sample Design 1 One K Line 2 Acre 5 Pod Kit and Additional Tubing A Tie SS O a eo y SA gt RISE acy Design Specifications Notes Size of total area to beimigated 000 00 00 0 3 31Acres Ifthe water holding capacity of the soil is good Number of sets or watering days required 12 Sets and small rainfall is usually available then the Distance between sprinkler pods number of sets can be increased as in the Set widths example Additional K Line tubing would be Sprinkler nozzle color and size required but the acreage irrigated is large and Operating pressure available i economical Sprinkler application rate in inches per hour 0 0 000 eee 0 125 in hr Length of watering time per set
11. the tubing back into shape K Line Accessories K Line oe LL Benefits Heavy duty stainless steel tank with rugged steel K Line s SAT E ta ME nia pee tubing framework for maximum durability and Portable I a li ER 4 longevity Stock Tank Sg Lewes Low tank profile and center of gravity minimizes can be pulled ee ee xN gt rubbing and potential of cattle tipping the tank behind an ATV or s NN Minimal physical labor involved in moving the tank small tow vehicle Ha e N and is designed to be moved with the cattle as they move through the grazing rotation Fields are more efficiently grazed when water is readily avaiable Minimal walking distances to water increases milk production and weight gain A portable tank is rarely placed in the same location minimizing mud holes Compaction and pugging around the stock tank is minimal when water is close cows drink in ones and twos instead of as a mob that causes competition at the tank Manure is more evenly distributed and not concentrated around a permanent tank K Line Stock Guard K Line Kwik Shifter Il The Kwik Shifter ll with K Line s Stock Guard is adjustable hitch is pulled available to prevent animals behind the tow vehicle and is from loosening or breaking the designed to catch a heavy duty sprinklers Most stocking bright colored plastic ball that is situations do not require Stock attached to the end of the Guards K Lines After catching
12. us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 STEP 6 10 Pod 5 6 Acre Layout of the Pod Line continued K Line Layout Design Process K Line recognizes that most areas to be irrigated will differ from the 250 by 980 dimensions used in this Layout illustration The process represented in this Installation Manual will guide you through your own application In general you will have 5 of tubing past the final pod an even spacing between the pods in the line and prior to the first pod half or slightly more of the distance between pods Using our sample layout dimensions of 980 long by 250 wide you will GENERALLY use these steps when determining the distance between the pods 1 Take the length of the field and divide by 2 980 2 490 2 Subtract 10 to account for overspray at the end of the line and to give room to maneuver the tow vehicle 490 10 480 NOTE Try to always leave about 30 between the final pod and the edge of the area to be irrigated 3 Divide the remaining length by 50 480 50 9 6 always round up 9 6 10 this is the number of pods that you need to use in your K Line 10 pods STEP 7 Placing the pods At the break between the two rolls of tubing slide the 10 pods onto the K Line tubing 6 pods on the side with 300 feet of tubing 4 pods on the other section of tubing D Wet and insert the unattached end of the Straight Coupling int
13. 11 2 a LARGER RISER 11 2 OR LARGER 2 OR LARGER SUPPLY LINE SUPPLY LINE COLT OR STALLION PASTURE 37 ACRES Design Specifications Sets 1 8 Sets 9 16 Totals Size of total area to be irrigated 2 64 Acres 1 38 Acres 4 02 Acres Number of sets or watering days required 8 days 8 days Distance between sprinkler pods 50 ft Set widths 50 ft Sprinkler nozzle color and size Red 118 Red Orange Operating pressure available i 45 psi 45 psi Sprinkler application rate in inches per hour 0 0 0 0 114in hr 0 11 in hr 0 11 in hr Length of watering time per set 24hours 24hours 24 hours Total amount of irrigation water applied during each set period 2 72 inches 2 64inches 2 7 inches System capability in inches per week applied 2 38 Number of sprinkler pods per K Line 3 10 Output per sprinkler 2 81 gal min Total gallons per minute of water needed for this area 8 5 gpm 27 gpm Shifting once per day This layout can be best irrigated with 2 separate K Line sprinkler pod lines One line has 7 pods and the other has 3 pods Because the shift width and pod spacing is different for each K Line using a red nozzle in one and an orange nozzle in the other will equalize the water application rate For more information visit our website www k linena com A or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 Sample Design 7 K Line Irrigation for your Athletic Field SET SET SET THREE FIVE
14. 24 hours Total amount of irrigation water applied during each set period 3 0 inches System capability in inches per week applied 000 cee eee 1 75 Number of sprinkler pods per K Line Output per Sprinker ere ee ee Ne 2 96 gal min Total gallons per minute of water needed for this area For more information visit our website www k linena com or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 Sample Design 2 One K Line 5 Pod 2 Acre Kit 2 Shifts a day uses 4 sprinkler pods Design Specifications Notes Size of total area to be irrigated This layout uses only 4 pods of the kit but Number of sets or watering days required there are two 12 hour shifts per day By using Distance between sprinkler pods the larger black 5 32 sprinkler nozzle this Set widths entire area can be covered in 6 days and still Sprinkler nozzle color and size apply over 2 of water per set Operating pressure available Sprinkler application rate in inches per hour Length of watering time per set 12 hours Total amount of irrigation water applied during each set period 2 64 inches System capability in inches per week applied Number of sprinkler pods per K Line Output per sprinkler Total gallons per minute of water needed for this area For more information visit our website www k linena com or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 For more information visit our websit
15. Buried underground PVC or polyethylene plastic pipe 2 Lay flat tubing above ground similar to fire hose available from your irrigation dealer 3 K Line Irrigation tubing above ground K Line tubing is highly durable and specifically formulated to remain flexible is freeze resistant and has excellent UV resistance Determine the area f th Determine the center of the field to be irrigated field This is the location of Up to approx 5 6 acres the riser Determine Shift Set K Line s adaptability is increased when 2 Kits are combined The example layout in this Widths Shift Set Manual allows 2 Kits to be combined to irrigate a 5 6 acre area but K Line s almost limitless flexibility allows you an even greater range of options from irrigating larger areas with a single 10 sprinkler pod K Line to making two K Lines of different lengths to irrigate several different sized areas widths are recom mended to be between AO ft and 50 ft The key to K Line s success is the maneuverability of the sprinkler pod line allowing the K Line to irrigate areas with trees buildings ponds streams and hilly or irregular shapes in two kits allows fora jo become productive and profitable grasslands Shifting markers discussed further on field length of up to Page 3 Step 5F allow the operator to become accustomed to shifting and placement of 980 ft the K Line from Set to Set The material included The field width should
16. Deemre ineareacerihe Determine the center of the 3 K Line Irrigation tubing above ground K Line tubing is highly field to be irrigated field This is the location of durable and specifically formulated to remain flexible is freeze i resistant and has excellent UV resistance Up to approx 2 0 acres the riser i 50 ft 90 ft 50 ft 50 ft K Line s great flexibility of design allows Once a field design j l for numerous options in laying out a has been decided field K Line is adaptable in its ability to and the riser have more than one riser location location s have Sprinkler pod lines can be curved to been located adjust to field shapes obstacles or another terrain Sprinkler nozzles are easily consideration is the changed for adjusting application rates placement of Shifting more than once per day allows markers at the a larger area to be covered quickly ends of the area to Extended irrigation sets can apply that be irrigated to aid in long slow rain that fills the soil profile shifting the K Line and encourages a stronger deeper and more efficient and resilient root system Placement of markers at the end Rotational grazers have found an of the field in the invaluable tool in K Line Irrigation center of each Set especially in combination with the width see the K Line Portable Stock Tank see the Diagram to the included K Line and right gives the Rotational Intensive Grazing operator a target to brochure
17. One K Line 5 Pod 2 Acre Kit Shifting once per day Design Specifications Size of total area to be irrigated K Line works easily around curves or other Number of sets or watering days required obstacles On soil with good water holding Distance between sprinkler pods _ capacity the shift rotations can be increased Set widths _ by using additional riser locations In the plan Sprinkler nozzle color and size the area irrigated would be completed in 10 Operating pressure available i day rotations Sprinkler application rate in inches per hour 0 0 0 125 in hr Length of watering time per set 24hours This design covers 3 54 rotal acres 2 7 acres Total amount of irrigation water applied during each set period 3 0inches being irrigated it will requre extra K Line System capability in inches per week applied tubing Number of sprinkler pods per K Line Output per sprinkler Total gallons per minute of water needed for this area For more information visit our website www k linena com or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 Sample Design 5 Two K Line 5 Pod 2 Acre Kits Combined a MATE YOY 1 11 2 OR LARGER OR LARGER SUPPLY LINE BURIED OR TE KOM 50 SUPPLY LINE DR SURFACE BURIED OR SURFACE 2 OR LARGER SUPPLY LINE BURLE C a 100 Design Specifications Sets 1 8 Sets 9 16 Size of total area to b
18. drill to tighten stainless steel materials can cause the stainless steel to heat up and seize resulting in broken threaded posts or failure to fully tighten the nuts onto the Tapping Saddle STEP 9 NAAN Sprinkler Installation Hand start the NAAN adaptor into the K Line Hand start the NAAN 5022 sprinkler careful not tapping saddle careful not to cross thread then to cross thread then finish tightening with a finish tightening with an adjustable wrench or 13 16 open ended wrench or channel lock pliers channel lock pliers Repeat Steps 8 and 9 for each pod in the line For more information visit our website www k linena com 6 or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 RERE 10 K Line Fittings Installation on the Lines Attach the Male Adapter and Male Camlock to the Start of the Pod Line as follows 4 Assemble the Male Adapter and Male Camlock together using Teflon tape on the threads to seal the connection and tighten with a pipe wrench and channel locks oe KR A e Jall Camlock and Male Adapter may be preassembled At the end of the Pod Line 5 ft BEYOND THE LAST POD use 172 to 2 poly pipe cutters or a hack saw to cut the K Line Tubing Make sure that the cut end is square and that any burrs are removed Roll out the remainder of the 40mm tubing this will be the Feed Line It should be approximately 100 if your area to be irrigated is 200 wide If your area to be irrigat
19. e irrigated 0 0 ccc ccc cece ee eee 1 7Acres 2 33 Acres Number of sets or watering days required 8 days Distance between sprinkler pods 44 ft Set widths 48 ft Sprinkler nozzle color and size Red 118 Operating pressure available i 50 psi S my SISS nes ae ER aes S gt Totals 4 03 Acres 8 days Red 118 50 psi Sprinkler application rate in inches per hour 0000 00 000 0 125in hr 0 13 in hr 0 125 in hr Length of watering time per set 24hours 24 hours Total amount of irrigation water applied during each set period 3 0 inches 3 1 inches System capability in inches per week applied Number of sprinkler pods per K Line 6 Output per sprinkler 2 96 gal min 2 96 gal min Total gallons per minute of water needed for this area 18 gpm For more information visit our website www k linena com 24 hours 3 0 inches 2 63 10 30 gpm Shifting once per day Notes Both K Line sprinkler pod lines are operating at the same time By dividing the total parts from 2 K Line 5 Pod 2 Acre Kits into a 6 sprinkler pod line and a 4 sprinkler pod line and then operating both K Lines at the same time a little over 4 acres can be irrigated applying about 3 inches of water per set This is designed for an 8 day rotation or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 Sample Design 6 Two K Line 5 Pod 2 Acre Kits Combined 600 ET T e a al N Ba a 0 TE
20. e www k linena com Sample Design 3 One K Line 5 Pod 2 Acre Kit Shifting once per day COLT OR STALLION PATURE Design Specifications Size of total area to be irrigated 0 cece cece eee 2 56 Acres Number of sets or watering days required Distance between sprinkler pods Set widths Sprinkler nozzle color and size Operating pressure available Sprinkler application rate in inches per hour 0 0 00 0 13 in hr 24 hours Total amount of irrigation water applied during each set period 3 1 inches Length of watering time per set System capability in inches per week applied 0 0c cece eee eee 2 7 Number of sprinkler pods per K Line Output per SM a E 2 96 gal min Total gallons per minute of water needed for this area Notes To move the K Line from Set 5 to Set 6 Shut off the water then disconnect the Feed Line from the Pod Line at the Cam Fitting Next shift the K Line from Set 5 first into the Set 7 area and then immediately retum to Set 6 with the Pod Line Move the Feed Line to Riser 2 Reconnect to the Pod Line and restart the water To move the K Line from Shift 1 to Shift 8 Use a similar procedure as described above by temporarily using the Set 2 area to line up the K Line Pod Line In this layout either the orange or red nozzle could be used to match the available water or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 Sample Design 4
21. ed is less than 200 then the Feed Line should be at least long enough to run from the riser in the center of the field to the edge of the field Attach one Female Camlock and one Male Camlock to two Male Adapters using Teflon tape on the threads tighten securely Connect one set to EACH END of the Feed Line following the directions described above in A O a 6 Connection to the Pod Line Connection to the Water Supply Camlocks and Male Adapters may be preassembled For more information visit our website www k linena com Moisten the barbed end of the Male Adapter with water Drive the Male Adapter and Male Camlock into the K Line Tubing with a rubber mallet ensuring that the collar is back against the neck of the Male Adapter 1 3 Hand tighten the collar of the Male Adapter onto the tubing then finish by using a combination of pipe wrenches and channel locks to securely tighten the collar This causes the barbs to bite into the interior and exterior of the K Line tubing for a strong connection Attach the Hook Cap to the Male Adapter using Teflon tape on the threads tighten securely and connect to the Pod Line following the directions described above in A Hook Cap and Male Adapter may be preassembled At the end of the desired length of Feed Line cut the K Line Tubing There may be a kink in the 40mm tubing from when the tubing was wound for shipping make a square cut 6 prior to the kink or make
22. for more information aim for when shifting the K Line especially beneficial when l The K Line Layout Design Process becoming accustomed to shifting the K Line or 200 ft gt included at the top of page 11 will help in irregularly shaped fields z explain the general design process in PPNA SMSE VATN S designing a K Line Layout We have Markers are often brightly colored fluorescent Shift Set widths are recommended gning y 4 to be between 40 ft and 50 ft included many examples in our yellow orange or red streamers that can be Sample Designs that are included in attached to a fence or metal T posts driven The material included in this kit this kit to help identify irrigation into the ground with a 172 by 6 PVC sleeve allows for a field length of up to opportunities for your situation Call your slid over top that offers excellent visibility 440 ft K Line dealer or K Line Irrigation at The field width should 866 665 5463 with questions not exceed 200 for this 5 Pod 2 Acre K Line Irrigation kit If you are combining 2 kits please follow steps 5 through 7 as outlined on pages 10 and 11 For more information visit our website www k linena com 3 or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 STEP 6 5 Pod 2 Acre Layout of the Pod Line A Measuring pod placement Roll out a measuring tape and place 5 markers flags starting at 23 feet and then at 43 foot intervals
23. he tubing Drill a 9 16 hole in the tubing Caution Do not use a 3rd party drill bit where each of the The K Line Bit has a limiter welded onto it to prevent flags markers are located the bit from being inserted too deeply and puncturing the opposite tubing wall mm sn After drilling remove the tubing chaff from each hole Center the pod and the two Make sure that the rubber O ring is in the groove stainless steel threaded posts on the underside of the K Line Tapping Saddle with the 9 16 hole Push the K Line A gap might indicate that you are tapping saddle The K Line tapping pinching the tubing on either down over the P saddle should sit side of the hole causing water to threaded posts aie snugly oe the spray out into the pod during and be certain i J tubing without a gap operation that the nipple on the underside of the tapping saddle is inserted into the 9 16 hole For more information visit our website www k linena com or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 STEP 8 Tapping Saddle Installation continued Put a stainless steel washer on each threaded With a 13mm socket with 8 post and then hand tighten a 8 metric stainless or longer extension and steel nut onto each post ratchet alternate tightening the 8 metric nuts by switching back and forth several times to make sure that the Tapping Saddle is set level and square CAUTION Using a
24. o the other section of tubing and place your foot and weight on the tubing to hold the tubing in place On the already connected Straight Coupling tubing side place the channel locks directly behind the attached collar Use a rubber mallet to strike the channel locks to drive the Straight Coupling securely into the unattached tubing Hand tighten the collar of the Straight Coupling onto the tubing then finish by using a combination of pipe wrenches and channel locks to securely tighten the collar This causes the barbs to bite into the interior and exterior of the K Line tubing for a strong connection gt When connecting 2 lengths of tubing be sure to keep the green lines on the tubing facing up 4 Take the remaining length found in step 2 480 and divide by the number of pods that you calculated in step 3 10 pods to get the spacing between pods 480 10 pods 48 between pods NOTE Almost always round a decimal down 45 8 45 and do not exceed a 50 spacing between pods 5 The length of tubing from the first pod of the Pod Line and the beginning of the K Line tubing should be of the distance between pods 48 x 2 24 rounded up In our 5 6 acre Layout we have 26 because we had extra tubing that could either be added to the Feed Line or the Pod Line and we choose to add it to the Pod Line It is better to have more tubing than to not have enough tubing This is how we designed
25. ozzles available from your Dealer 13 inches 3 2 inches 2 8 inches 14 inches 3 4 inches 2 9 inches Green 1 8 i 15 inches 3 6 inches 3 1 inches T 15 inches 3 7 inches 3 2 inches 16 inches 3 9 inches 3 4 inches Blue 9 64 17 inches 4 1 inches 3 5 inches 5 6 Acre K Line Irrigation Kit 5022 NAAN impact sprinkler options with 48 between sprinklers and a 50 shift width Nozzle Operating Output per Total Water Water Total Applied E Apa e Color amp Size Pressure Sprinkler Required for Application Water Based on 8 Shifts with gallons per minute 10 Sprinklers Rate Hour in 24 hr Set Cee Runnins 09 inches 2 2 inches 1 5 inches 10 inches 2 4 inches 1 6 inches Orange 7 64 11 inches 2 5 inches 1 7 inches 11 inches 2 6 inches 1 8 inches 11 inches 2 inches 1 9 inches Red 118 12 inches 2 9 inches 2 0 inches 18 inches 4 3 inches 3 0 inches 19 inches 4 6 inches 3 2 inches Black 5 32 20 inches 4 8 inches 3 3 inches The green and blue nozzles below are optional sprinkler nozzles available from your Dealer 12 inches 2 9 inches 2 0 inches 13 inches 3 0 inches 2 1 inches A 14 inches 3 2 inches 2 2 inches Green 1 8 14 inches 3 3 inches 2 3 inches 15 inches 3 5 inches 2 5 inches Blue 9 64 16 inches 3 7 inches 2 6 inches The amount of water needed for this K Line sprinkler pod kit varies by the nozzle used and the water pressure available From the nozzles provided choose
26. pod Saddle line or feed line together or when splicing damaged line This may not be used in every installation Female Male Male Male Female Camlock Adapter Adapter Camlock Camlock Water Supply start Feed Line 40mm 17 up to approx 100 ft Connection to main requires 172 male pipe Pod Set Up x 5 thread For more information visit our website www k linena com or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 STEP 5 Plan your 5 Pod 2 Acre System Layout Field shapes and dimensions may not match this ideal layout K Line s signature flexibility allows for adaptation to other field dimensions See the additional Sample Designs at the end of this manual Also see K Line Layout Design Process on page 11 for ideas about customizing your design 100 ft gt 100 ft Determine the supply line route from the water supply to the center of the field The water supply line should be 17 or larger from the water source beginning at a point where sufficient gallons per minute and pressure are available Riser Possible supply Water Supply 12 25 gallons per minute 40 50 psi Varies depending on nozzle size line Possible supply line location location Consider your supply line Supply line options include 1 Buried underground PVC or polyethylene plastic pipe 2 Lay flat tubing above ground similar to fire hose available from your irrigation dealer
27. prinkler pod angle left aiming fora Before passing the sprinkler pod line from the pod line and side of the field The line facing the farend point short of the center line tum back the tow vehicle moving to the far side cam fitting that of the field Hook the center of the far side of and position yourself in Reposition the Feed and 6 8 from the pod connects to the riser sprinkler pod line to the field the middle of Set 1 Line and reconnect line should be near the the tow vehicle the Feed Line to the hook cap riser For more information visit our website www k linena com or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 Combining 2 K Line Kits Steps 5 through 7 STEP 5 Plan your 10 Pod 5 6 Acre System Layout Field shapes and dimensions may not match this ideal layout K Line s signature flexibility allows for adaptation to other field dimensions See the additional Sample Designs included at the end of this manual 125 ft i125 ft Determine the supply line route from the water supply to the center of the field The water supply line should be at least 2 or larger from the water source beginning ata point where sufficient gallons per minute and pressure are available Riser Possible supply Water Supply 24 50 gallons per minute 40 50 psi Varies depending on nozzle size lin e Possible supply line location location Consider your supply line Supply line options include 1
28. ribution from sprinkler plugged nozzle remove nozzle check for obstruction obstruction in tubing remove hook cap and flush line improper pump pressure check pump damaged tubing leaking water make square cuts to remove the damage install Straight Coupling as described on page 6 STEP 11C saddle improperly mounted on tubing remove and mount according to pages 4 and 5 STEP 8 Pods rolling over during shifting towing vehicle is too far from K Line keep 6 8 from the pod line while shifting Connectors coming loose improper tightening of the K Line connectors cut off and discard 3 of old scarred tubing when repairing make sure that you have a square cut then use pipe wrenches to more firmly tighten the connectors see page 6 STEP 10A If this fails replace fitting with new fitting with sharp edges Water Stream hits the inside of the pod tapping saddle is improperly tightened down reposition tapping saddle and tighten down evenly see pages 4 and 5 STEP 8 Feed Line loop gets too tight Feed Line needs to be repositioned see page 9 Repositioning the Feed Line Feed Line is too short add more tubing or narrow the width of the irrigated area K Line tubing gets kinked failure to reposition Feed Line see page 9 Repositioning the Feed Line shifting the K Line without water running when temperatures are hot straighten the kinked K Line tubing and use a rubber mallet to lightly pound
29. the last pod the sprinkler pod furthest from mid field approximately 30 from the edge of the field OR if the Feed Line needs to be repositioned as after moving the K Line to the Set 3 or Set 7 positions see above Repositioning the Feed Line for more details The operator may also need to reposition the Feed Line if they see that the first sprinkler pod the sprinkler pod closest to the riser or mid field is out of alignment with the other pods Shifting K Line in hot weather without water running through the tubing increases the chance of kinking EITHER shift the line while irrigating OR shift without water running in the early morning or early evening when the tubing is cool In this Shifting Schedule this is most likely to occur after shifting the K Line to the a Set 7 position In this situation just pull the Feed Line near the cam lock Winterization Harvest connection to reposition the sprinkler pod and Feed Line Once the operator Unhook the Feed Line and K Line from the riser and shift it to the side of the field for storage becomes familiar with the shifting procedure the need to reposition as in Set 7 or during harvest Setting the K Line on an incline and the action of shifting the K Line itself will be less often will remove most of the water from the K Line K Line tubing will also stretch slightly to K Line Shifting Hints withstand some freezing Open all riser and drain valves to drain the system and cover
30. this 10 Pod 5 6 Acre Layout and you can use this process to develop your own Layout NOTE You will need a length of K Line tubing for a Feed Line that is 2 or more the width 250 of the area to be irrigated 250 x 125 minimum Be sure that the tubing ends are square Moisten the end of the Straight Coupling with water and drive the Straight Coupling into the K Line Tubing with a rubber mallet a Hand tighten the collar of the Straight Coupling onto the tubing then finish by using a combination of pipe wrenches and channel locks to securely tighten the collar This causes the barbs to bite into the interior and exterior of the K Line tubing for a strong connection The extra set of Camlocks from combining 2 K Line Kits can be used in place of a Straight Coupling See step 10A on page 7 for installation of both Camlocks Use the Tow Rope and Hook to pull all pods to the first marker in both directions Unhook a pod leaving it at the marker Straight Coupling or Camlock fitting Use 17 or 2 Poly Pipe cutters or a Hacksaw to make a square cut at the end of the Pod Line 5 past the final marker Make sure that the cut end is square and that any burrs are removed RESUME INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 5 STEP 8 For more information visit our website www k linena com 11 or contact us at info k linena com or call toll free 866 665 5463 K Line Trouble Shooting Guide Partial or poor dist
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