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Calibration and Operation
Sidekick Pro Priming and Calibration
Before starting application of injected products, perform the following procedures to ensure the system is
properly calibrated and ready for chemical application:
1. Verify control console setup
2. Prime the injection pump
3. Calibrate the injection pump
Verify Control Console Settings
Review the Control Console Calibration section on page 25 and verify that the correct settings for the chemical
injection product are programmed for the correct product node or product number. See Chapter 5, Setting
Application Mode and Injection Diagnostics and the controller operation manual for instructions on
programming the settings required for the injection system.
Prime the Injection Pump
1. Open the hand valve(s) between the supply tank and injection pump.
2. If installed, set the hand valve on the injection pump outlet to recirculate product back to the supply tank.
3. Lift the plunger handle on the pump calibrator to the top of the calibration cylinder.
4. Verify the following conditions are present:
a. Boom pressure less than 12 PSI [83 kPa]
b. Console speed must be less than 0.7 MPH [1.1 km/h]
c. Vacuum pressure for the injected product must be less than 5.5 PSI [37.92 kPa]
d. Product 1 must be toggled off on the control console
e. Injection product must be toggled “Off” on the control console
f. Toggle the master switch and at least one boom section switch “On”
5. On the control console, navigate to the Injection Diagnostics display and begin the pump priming
procedure. Refer to Chapter 5, Setting Application Mode and Injection Diagnostics and the console specific
section for details and to locate the Injection Diagnostics display.
6. Begin the priming procedure and allow the pump to prime. The priming procedure will run until the controller
detects the pump has primed. If the pump is unable to prime, the console will end the priming procedure
after two minutes and display a “prime time-out” message.
Note: If the console displays an error message during the priming process, verify that the conditions
listed in step 4 are present. If the problem continues, see Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, to resolve
issues during the pump priming process.
Press the “End Prime” button to stop the priming procedure at any time. If the pump fails to prime
successfully after the first attempt, restart the priming procedure. If the pump is still unable to
prime successfully, refer to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, for assistance diagnosing issues with the
injection system.
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