Netafim D-Net 8550, D-Net 6550 User Manual
V 002.01 - JULY 2017
D-Net 8550
TM
USER MANUAL
3D ARM IMPACT SPRINKLER
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NOTE
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Use of symbols
Aim of this manual
Safety instructions
D-Net™ 8550 3D arm impact sprinkler
Description
Applications
Features and benefits
Specifications
Technical data
Performance
Max. lateral length - 10% flow variation
Sprinkler water trajectory
Head loss in riser tube
Installation
Introduction
Various installation configurations
Maintenance
Rinsing the nozzles
Checking the white washer
Parts and complementary products
Parts
Tools
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
The following text contains instructions aimed at preventing bodily injury or direct damage to
the crops, the product and/or the infrastructure.
CAUTION
The following text contains instructions aimed at preventing unwanted system operation,
installation or conditions that, if not followed, might void the warranty.
ATTENTION
The following text contains instructions aimed at enhancing the effective use of the instructions
in the manual.
NOTE
The following text contains instructions aimed at emphasizing certain aspects of the installation
or operation of the product.
SAFETY FOOTWEAR
The following text contains instructions aimed at preventing foot injury.
TIP
The following text provides clarification, tips or useful information.
Use of symbols
The symbols used in this manual refer to the following:
Aim of this manual
The aim of this manual is to guide the user in setting up, installation, operating and maintenance of the
D-Net™ 8550 sprinkler in its various applications.
Safety instructions
• All local safety regulations must be applied when installing, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting
the Netafim™ sprinkler irrigation system and its components.
• The effectiveness of the equipment may be jeopardized or impaired if the equipment is used in a manner
other than that specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING
In an agricultural environment - always wear protective footwear.
CAUTION
When opening or closing any manual valve, always do so gradually, to prevent damage to the
system by water hammer.
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D-NET™ 8550 3D ARM IMPACT SPRINKLER
Description
Applications
For vegetables and open field crops, open field nurseries, crop germination and cooling fruit orchards.
Features and benefits
More and better yields
• The D-Net™ 8550 provides outstandingly high uniformity distribution of the water due to the unique 3-D
arm that enables the highest uniformity in the market, respective to its flow rate and installation spacing.
• The D-Net™ 8550 provides maximum water-use efficiency.
Save labor cost and multiple investment in maintenance
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High robustness
- The D-Net™ 8550 has special design that makes the sprinkler more resistible and
ensure high performance for a long product life.
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Extended product life
- The D-Net™ 8550 is made of UV-protected materials, and it›s durable in the
presence of all climate conditions and nutrients injected in agricultural applications.
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Flexible installation
- Can be installed on solid sets or on removable field stands.
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Easy to maintain
- A special nozzle key is deigned in order to allow continent cleaning of the nozzle.
Specifications
• 7 different nominal flow rates: 510, 580, 680, 810, 940, 1135, 1275 l/h (at 2.5 bar pressure).
• Recommended working pressure: 2.0 to 3.0 bar (at the sprinkler head).
• Water trajectory: 24 degrees
• Inlet connector: 1/2” male threaded.
• Color-coded nozzles for easy identification.
ATTENTION
• For water containing over 2 ppm of sand, a hydrocyclone sand separator must be installed
upstream from the main filter.
• For water containing over 100 ppm of sand/silt/clay solids, pretreatment must be performed
according to the instructions of the Netafim™ expert team.
Rear nozzle
Front nozzle
3D arm
White washer
½" male thread
Axel bottom nut
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