SEEDMASTER TOOLBAR - Nova Fan Pressure Guidelines

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NOVA FAN PRESSURE GUIDELINES
Before starting for the day, run the fans for a minimum of 10 minutes to dry moisture out of the hoses
and venturis
Use the following table as a guide for setting Nova fan pressures.
NOTE: AIR PRESSURES AND RPM’S ARE INICATED WITH NO PRODUCT FLOWING
Product
Application Rate
Lbs/ac
Drill Size
Range Feet
Air Pressure
Ounces
RPM (HIGH FLOW)
BLACK FAN
Fertilizer
50 to 100
50 to 100
9 to 11
3350 to 3600
Fertilizer
100 to 200
50 to 100
11 to 13
3600 to 3950
Fertilizer
200+
50 to 100
13 +
4000 +
Wheat
80 to 130
50 to 100
12 to 14
3775 to 4075
Barley
70 to 100
50 to 100
11 to 13
3600 to 3950
Canola
2 to 5
50 to 100
7
3000
Flax
40 to 55
50 to 100
9 to 11
3350 to 3600
Peas
150 to 200
50 to 100
15 to 17
4100 to 4400
Pressure too LOW - causes potential plugging in lines
Pressure too HIGH – product bounces or blows out of furrow