Chapter 3
10 Sidekick Pro Installation & Operation Manual
Initial Plumbing and Point of Injection
The Raven Sidekick Pro injection system pumps chemical into the main carrier line at the point of injection.
This point must be on the pressure side of the carrier product pump and should be as close to the boom
section valves as possible.
Note: It is not necessary for injected products or chemicals to be measured by the flow meter.
Depending upon the type of applications or chemical mixtures the injection system will normally be
used with, it may be more desirable to place the injection point after the flow meter. This
configuration will minimize the exposure of the flow meter to corrosive chemicals and may extend
the life of the flow meter.
FIGURE 2. Point of Injection Detail
Check valves are used in both the carrier and injection lines to prevent back flow and contamination of carrier
and chemical reservoirs. An in-line mixer should be installed after the point of injection to ensure even mixing
of the injected product.
Once a point of injection has been selected:
1. Install a carrier check valve in the main product line to prevent back flow to the carrier reservoir. Use
Table 1, “Check Valve Sizing and Selection Chart,” on page 11 to determine proper sizing of the carrier
check valve.
2. Install a tee type fitting suitable for chemical applications after the carrier check valve.
3. Install an in-line mixer to the through port of the tee fitting and connect to the existing carrier product line or
boom valve manifold. Use Table 2, “In-line Mixer Sizing and Selection Chart,” on page 11 to determine
proper sizing of the in-line mixer.
4. Install a chemical injection check valve to the injection line in front of the point of injection to prevent back
flow to the chemical reservoir. Use Table 1, “Check Valve Sizing and Selection Chart,” on page 11 to
determine proper sizing of the carrier check valve.
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product tank
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manifold
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