JUNGLE HOBBIES MistKing, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owners Manual Jungle Hobbies Ltd www MistKing com ...

Page 2: ...NUAL even if you don t read manuals We know you re excited and eager to use the mister however before you connect it learn few basics contained here Seriously read the manual first You will set things up on the first try ...

Page 3: ... and parts please go to www MistKing com Please read the entire booklet to familiarize yourself with your new product Should you have any issues with your MistKing system or any of the parts please contact us directly via www MistKing com website or email us at info mistking com We will do our best to provide you with the fastest worry free customer experience DO NOT contact the store where you ma...

Page 4: ...isting capacity In case of trouble the worst that will happen is that you will over mist and possibly run the pump dry Don t worry our equipment can run dry without problems and if properly set up it will start misting as soon as you add water Remember water and electricity don t mix Do not mist onto your other electrical appliances and keep your reservoir away from receptacles plugs and power bar...

Page 5: ... come out simply by pulling apart See this video if you don t know how http www mistking com RemovingTubing html 3 Don t ever unscrew the tip of the nozzle when you receive the system We test them twice so they come fully functional If it s not working it s probably something with the setup and not the misting assembly Touching the delicate cone in the middle of the misting nozzle will alter the s...

Page 6: ...stem there are few things to keep in mind Most are outlined in previous 6 points Remember you need a bit of finesse and this is not like plugging in a toaster If you do not follow the steps you will have a poor install so understanding the basics is very valuable It will save you time so connect it right Always remember that this is a water appliance and treat it as such Take proper precautions in...

Page 7: ...d it If you have the pump above the reservoir you first need to suck up the water to the pump then mist Always gravity feed and be ready to mist right away All our nozzle tips contain a check valve meaning that they will stop majority of the dripping right at the nozzle after the misting This is a great feature but makes it more difficult for the pump to self prime when the pump is above the reser...

Page 8: ... circuitry fittings tubing etc Our list of customers includes major ZOOs Universities Botanical Gardens Institutions and Hobbyists around the world Many business owners recognize our constant dedication to quality and distribute our products all over the world We offer ALL products directly through MistKing com Should you ever be dissatisfied with anything we do please contact us directly We simpl...

Page 9: ...king com RemovingTubing html PROGRAMMING THE TIMER We are constantly contacted regarding the programming needs for your specific application If you re misting plants or animals be sure to research misting and humidity requirements in your favourite online community Keep an eye on things and adjust your settings as needed Remember to plug in the timer charge it for a few hrs and press reset with a ...

Page 10: ...the steps to put the misting system together STEP 1 Install the reservoir bulkhead shown by the red arrow For detailed instructions on how to do install the bulkhead refer to BULKHEAD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS further down STEP 2 Identify which version of a misting system you have Blue arrows identify the direction of the water flow ...

Page 11: ...Version 1 Connect the reservoir bulkhead A to the pump B with a piece of tubing Notice the flow direction on the pump label Never put the pump higher than the reservoir ...

Page 12: ...Version 2 Connect the reservoir bulkhead A to the manual ball valve C then connect the valve to the input on the pump B ...

Page 13: ... connect the reservoir bulkhead A to the manual ball valve C and then into the other end of the ZipDrip T as shown in the photo Please note that the output of the pump goes to the misting assemblies then comes back into the input of the ZipDrip forming a loop HINT ZipDrip valve has a small arrow on the underside showing flow direction ...

Page 14: ...this manual Understand a proper way to set the system up is crucial If you still can t get things working please contact us Send us few photos to make things easier Installing Most Common Value misting assembly Similarly install other assemblies Value Misting Assemblies can be installed through a 5 8 hole Other assemblies may require different size holes If you re installing the assembly into a sc...

Page 15: ...ug in the included fitting and push in the tubing to finish the misting assembly install You can connect multiple assemblies together as needed Remember to push the tubing in all the way so it passes the rubber o ring inside the fitting If the connection leaks simply push it harder to ensure a proper seal ...

Page 16: ...nstall the clips too close to the misting assembly as that may break the seal causing dripping at the connection BULKHEAD RESERVOIR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Every system comes with hardware required to convert any container into a reservoir Steps showing how to install the bulkhead 1 Select a reservoir that will fit into your setup Always a good idea to get one with a lid ...

Page 17: ...it about an inch from the bottom Use tight fit for plastic buckets that you can force the fitting into and use loose fit for hard containers ie acrylic glass 3 Take the bulkhead and put the rubber o ring onto it so it sits tight against the non moveable side Insert the bulkhead all the way as far as it will go so the o ring sits on the outside of the container squeezed between the bulkhead and the...

Page 18: ...on the o ring Remember only slight DO NOT over tighten or you will skip the thread and possibly damage the bulkhead 5 Once you install the reservoir bulkhead it will look like in the photo Plug in a piece of tubing or a plug into the newly installed reservoir bulkhead Test for leaks by filling up the container with water and leaving it for 30min Connection should be completely water tight ...

Page 19: ...quarter turn inside the reservoir If a leak develops when you insert tubing between tubing and fitting you probably didn t insert the tubing far enough and it didn t pass and seal the small o ring inside the fitting Insert further to fix and remember never to force things apart ...

Page 20: ...poses we are showing an install with 3 nozzles The instant when the pump stops the pressurized water inside the tubing has nowhere to go and will cause your nozzles to drip a little Once pressure drops where the checkvalves in the nozzles can engage the nozzle will close and dripping will stop Nozzles will never drip for an extended period of time after misting is done Nevertheless you should expe...

Page 21: ...any nozzles you are using and if the pump s bypass is engaged during misting Nozzles already contain the built in checkvalves which greatly reduce post mist drip nevertheless little dripping is expected A system equipped with a ZipDrip valve instantly releases pressure from the tubing resulting in a clean finish with zero ZIP DRIP This is a great option in places that are not drained and only bene...

Page 22: ... needs to properly supply all the misting assemblies with water The green line in the diagram refers to the system s backbone of 3 8 diameter tubing From there you can run your 1 4 connections Remember our systems are all modular therefore your system will probably look totally different but the diagram should give you an idea on how to connect things together You can install your system in a gree...

Page 23: ... or two This way if there was any debris trapped during the manufacturing process it will be flushed out and it won t clog your nozzles We ve never heard of anything being stuck as the pumps are all tested but it s a good practice to follow Notice the direction of the flow as indicated on top label Typically our pumps will prime themselves However never mount the pump above the reservoir In conjun...

Page 24: ...mp is only about 1 2 feet in length Siphoning water will not work Pumps and ZipDrip valves will often break the siphon due to start and stop Connect the system together in a permanent setup Unplug the tubing leading to the first nozzle Run the pump for a minute or two During this time you should notice that water stream will become more solid and air will be purged from the system steam may never ...

Page 25: ...le straight with shut off with a tee with an elbow single double quadruple and many others If your needs call for it and we don t offer it for sale we can probably design an assembly for you For a complete list of available misting assemblies please visit MistKing com We test all the assemblies that we sell directly or through distributors Often you will receive them still wet from testing Don t w...

Page 26: ...s provide a secure mounting point and strengthen the frame once installed Wedges are black injection moulded made of PVC and are MistKing branded These can easily be screwed to the frame with the included screws Once installed cut a small slit in the screen and install the nozzle Nozzle installation above shows a sample install into a cage with a screen top DISTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITIES If you run an...

Page 27: ...rise Day Sunset Night it s low voltage and can be networked with other lights If that s not enough yet enjoy the 15 000 hr rating on the LEDs as well as lightning and cloud modes MistKing Ready Screen Cages are already factory preinstalled with corner wedges suitable for installation of our nozzles Like virtually all our products these are custom made for us out of 100 aluminum and use stainless s...

Page 28: ...e us TROUBLE SHOOTING 1 Pump hums but no water comes out or the mist is very weak ensure that the pump is ALWAYS gravity fed and that you re using a bulkhead Although it seems that it should work don t forget that our misting assemblies are check valved preventing the pump from properly priming on its own It s also a good practice to always have water available for the pump as soon as you energize...

Page 29: ...n the check valve 3 Nozzles used to spray better what happened It worked before always ensure that the bulkhead is installed and that the pump is gravity fed Never install the pump above the reservoir keep the reservoir clean You may have dust debris falling into the reservoir making the clean water dirty Use only Reverse Osmosis or demineralized water Using tap water or water filtered though a sm...

Page 30: ...pumped in a loop 5 Pump is noisy Key to remember that the all our pumps are very quiet Most of the noise is actually coming from the pulsation that the working pump transfers to the tubing and as it vibrates it s creating the noise hitting various objects Easy fix is just to use tubing clips zip ties tape to secure the tubing so it is tight with no excess that is allowed to make noise 6 Tubing or ...

Page 31: ...tay OFF until the next programmed event This is the setting that you want to use for a misting system 7 Why is there so many parts for a misting system I m confused This is a question we hear often typically by new people that feel a bit overwhelmed Always remember that whatever you need we re always there to help Don t think that our systems are complicated but rather open yourself up to the fact...

Page 32: ...more or less This question is little tricky and you may think that these are non adjustable however YES you can adjust the amount of water that the system sprays To answer it in more detail you have to understand that when you mist more or less in a given time you re most likely increasing the size of water droplets to make things more wet faster think rain vs mist This will result in less benefit...

Page 33: ...crons course spray 1000 microns fine rain or drizzle 1000 microns rain 10 WHAT ABOUT A CONTAINER We are asked this all the time Why don t you include a reservoir or why don t you build everything into a single enclosure etc Our idea is very simple Our system should not be the center piece of your design You want to build it into your design in such a way to hide all the elements and just enjoy wha...

Page 34: ...ir Ensure that you have a lid 12 Which water to use We always recommend using demineralised water for use in our systems Reverse Osmosis RO is ideal and is commonly used and sold as filtered drinking water Using tap well spring or water treated by pitcher or faucet filters won t prevent the minerals from depositing in the nozzles and aside from improving the taste do nothing else A misting system ...

Page 35: ...gularly In the event that you don t use the recommended water and after months or years of use you notice the degraded mist pattern due to mineral deposits try soaking the entire nozzle in 50 50 solution of water and vinegar for 12 hrs Sometimes you may be able to make it work better again 14 Components are wet when received Don t worry we don t ship used parts and never will We test most parts an...

Page 36: ...we will refund you the purchase price minus shipping Contact us first to discuss the return Product has to be purchased through us in order to be returned to us Please note that in case of a return or a repair you are responsible for shipping the product properly packaged to our location Upon the receipt your refund will be processed Warranty Your system has a warranty of 2 years for pump and 1 ye...

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