NETAFLEX™ 3G USER MANUAL
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
WARNING
Never perform maintenance/repair of the NetaFlex™ 3G when the system is under pressure.
Before performing maintenance/repair of the NetaFlex™ 3G, always set the controller to PAUSE.
After completing the maintenance/repair activity always set the controller out of the PAUSE setting back
to its previous setting.
CAUTION
When opening or closing any manual valve, always do it gradually, to prevent damage to the
system by water hammer.
To prevent failures and extend the life cycle of the NetaFlex™ 3G, the user must carry out regular
maintenance.
• Keep the NetaFlex™ 3G dosing unit and its immediate environment clean and dry.
CAUTION
Before calibrating the EC and pH sensors, make sure there is no pressure in the system.
• The NetaFlex™ 3G dosing unit and the supply water and irrigation system must be inspected regularly.
Regular inspection
Description How often Instructions
Rinsing of fertilizer filters* Once a day
Rinsing of supply water filters* Once a day
Rinsing of upper manifold filter Every 4 weeks
Water and fertilizer leak inspection Once a week Visual inspection
Calibration of the pH sensor Every 2-4 weeks
See the EC/pH Transmitter Manual
Calibration of the EC sensor Every 4 weeks
* Manual filters only.