Installation
Understand your Water Supply
Á Only fresh tap water is recommended as bore or dam water may contain sediment that will block MISTING JETS
® The misting system uses very little water volume.
Each jet uses 2 litres an hour
® This misting system is designed to run from your household mains tap pressure
® Please operate within the pressure ratings listed on page 3
® The higher the pressure, the finer the droplets, the quicker and more effectively they evaporate and cool the area. A normal household water supply is usually at an adequate pressure
® The MISTING TUBE can be connected directly to a garden tap
® You can use a garden hose to bring water from a tap to the start of the MISTING TUBE work (page 12)
® To easily maintain access to your garden tap, install a manifold as shown below
Metal
Tap Outlet
Manifolds
Our tap outlet manifolds convert one garden tap into independent, manually operated outlets. Giving you more flexibility in the garden.
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How to Position Misting Jets
Á Position MISTING JETS away from where people sit as the jets may drip water
Á Too much water can be a problem. The air can become saturated and even wet the people and objects in the space
® Factors to consider are:
• Spacing of MISTING JETS [a] along MISTING TUBE [b]
• Location of jets over tables or chairs
• How many jets in a particular area
® There are no fixed rules to how you position the MISTING JETS .
The more jets you have, the more water you will use and potentially the cooler the space will become
L Space jets between 600mm and 1000mm apart
L Locate jets away from tables and sitting areas if possible
L Try to create a curtain of mist on two sides of the area being cooled a b a
Spacing 600 to 1000mm for effective coverage of chosen area
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Benefits of a Misting Timer
L To achieve the best misting results install a MISTING TIMER
L Regulate the amount of water entering a space by adjusting the “ ON ” times and “ OFF ” times of the timer
L MISTING TIMERS allow you to make these settings in seconds, where other timers may not have this feature
L We have several Tap Timers with misting settings
Also available:
Beat the heat and complete your outdoor misting setup!
Perfect for the short-burst intervals needed to create a cool environment outdoors.
CO1609
Our single outlet BX1
Bluetooth ® Tap Timer includes a Misting Timer function and is the perfect companion to your Charcoal
Misting Kit .
Bluetooth Tap Timer
Our WX1 Wi-Fi Tap Timers include a Misting Timer function and are the perfect companion to your
Charcoal Misting Kit .
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Installing Misting Timer to Misting System
1. Install MISTING TIMER directly to tap
® Use UNIVERSAL
TAP ADAPTOR to connect 20 to 25mm fittings if needed
2. Connect MISTING TIMER to MISTING FILTER
® If using a GARDEN HOSE to bring water from a tap to the start of the MISTING TUBE refer to GARDEN HOSE installation (page 12)
3. Install misting system and program your
MISTING TIMER to desired settings
Use Universal Tap
Adaptor for 25mm taps
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How to Join Misting Tube to Compression Fittings
Á Once tubing is installed to ELBOW, TEE or
JOINER CONNECTORS it cannot be removed
1. Measure and cut
MISTING TUBE to desired lengths for effective coverage of chosen area
® This system features
“compression fittings”:
• These fittings grip the MISTING TUBE and prevent it loosening or leaking
• To ensure a good joint, the misting tube must be cut square and free of burrs
• To quickly ensure a square cut, use a
MISTING TUBE CUTTER
(sold separately)
Also available:
MS20011
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The Misting Kit Plastic
Tube Cutter gives you the ultimate flexibility to build your misting system your way. The quickest way to ensure a square cut, everytime.
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How to Join Misting Tube to Compression Fittings (continued)
2. Once MISTING TUBE is cut, the compression fitting can be installed
3. Bring the two parts together, level and straight
4. Push MISTING TUBE
[c] in while twisting the compression fitting [d]
5. The MISTING TUBE [e] should enter the fitting [f] at least 10mm
Á Once tubing is pushed into the barbed fitting it cannot be removed
Á Do not push tubing in more than 10mm–this will cover and block the spray outlet d e f c 10mm
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Installing your Misting System
1. Start at the garden tap or water source point. If using a GARDEN HOSE [g], it is recommended you install a 12mm SPRINKLER ADAPTOR [h] (sold separately) into MISTING FILTER [i] as shown
Á If your GARDEN HOSE is running in the sun, ensure it is a good quality hose that can withstand the pressure when the water and hose may get heated
Á It is highly recommended that the
MISTING FILTER be installed immediately after the connection to the water source g h i
12mm
Sprinkler
Adaptor
8010HB
The Quick Release snap-on fitting makes installing and swapping between hose end products to your garden hose, quick & easy!
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Installing your Misting System (continued)
3. Use ELBOW CONNECTOR
[m] to go around corners
2. Run MISTING TUBE [i] to a low position to install
AUTO DRAIN VALVE [k] using THREADED TEE
CONNECTOR [j]
® Valve automatically releases pressure and “dumps” water in MISTING TUBE
“above” the level of
AUTO DRAIN VALVE when water is turned off
® Valve stops MISTING JETS from “dripping” and the build up of precipitated salts
(like calcium and iron) j m
4. Work out the spacing of
MISTING JETS and cut
MISTING TUBE [n] to length and install THREADED TEE
CONNECTORS [o]
600mm–1000mm apart o k n l
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Installing your Misting System (continued)
5. Finish the line with the THREADED END
CONNECTOR [p] p
6. Position HOSE CLAMPS [q]
70–80mm each side of compression fittings to attach MISTING TUBE [s] to wall or beams
Á Connect each section of MISTING TUBE before pinning to walls or beams
70-80mm
Á Avoid installing
MISTING TUBE in direct sunlight as this may cause the tube to go brittle over time
® HOSE CLAMPS use a strong masonry nail that should not bend when you hammer it into timber or masonry
® If hammering into metal, the correct nails will need to be purchased
® Run pipework along mortar joints in brickwork. Hammer the hose clamps into the brickwork for a reliable result
70-80mm
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Flushing the System
1. Perhaps the most important part of the installation process is to properly flush the system
2. Remove ALL MISTING JETS and connect the water and run for 4 or 5 minutes
® This will ensure all dirt and pipe swarf is flushed from the system.
If this is not done, MISTING JETS will clog and not work
3. After misting system has been flushed, attach
MISTING JETS to THREADED TEE CONNECTORS
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