Fertilizer Distribution Tube

Replacing Worn or Damaged Distribution Tube

To replace worn or damaged distribution tubes complete the following procedures:

1. 
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   A - Fitting Ring

   B - Manifold

   C - Tube

   Push in fitting ring (A) at manifold (B) and remove tube (C).

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2. 
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   A - Fitting Ring

   B - Check Valve

   C - Tube

   Push in fitting ring (A) at check valve (B) and remove tube (C).

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3. 
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   A - Nut

   B - Hose Clamp

   C - Tube

   Loosen nuts (A) on all hose clamps (B) at all locations for tube (C) being replaced.

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4. Remove tube (C) from hose clamps (B).

5. Measure tube length before discarding.

6. NOTE: Add 25.4 mm (1 in.) to overall tube length for trimming and chamfering.

   Cut new tube to length.

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   A - Tube

   B - Tube Cutter

   Trim each end of tube (A) square with tube cutter (B) or similar device. Ensure that end of tubing is not crushed.

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8. 
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   A - Chamfer Tool

   B - Tube

   Using a chamfer tool (A) (a pencil sharpener works well), chamfer each end of tube (B).

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9. Route tube from manifold to opener inserting tube in appropriate hose clamps.

10. 
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    A - Tube

    B - Fitting

    Push each end of tube (A) fully into fittings (B). Pull tube to ensure that it is locked into fitting.

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11. 
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    A - Nut

    B - Hose Clamp

    Tighten nut (A) on hose clamps (B).

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12. Prime system and check for leaks. (See PRIMING AND INITIAL STARTUP OF PUMP in System Overview section.)

Fix Distribution Tube Connection Leak

To fix a distribution tube connection leak complete the following procedures:

1. 
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   Distribution Manifold

   
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   A - Fitting Ring

   B - Connection Points

   C - Tube

   Push in fitting ring (A) at connection points (B). and pull out tube (C).

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2. 
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   A - Tube

   B - Tube Cutter

   Trim end of tube (A) square with tube cutter (B) or similar device. Ensure that end of tubing is not crushed.

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3. 
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   A - Chamfer Tool

   B - Tube

   Using a chamfer tool (A) (a pencil sharpener works well), chamfer end of tube (B).

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4. 
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   A - Tube

   B - Fitting

   Push end of tube (A) fully into fittings (B). Pull tube to ensure that it is locked into fitting.

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5. Prime system and check for leak. (See PRIMING AND INITIAL STARTUP OF PUMP in System Overview section.)