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1 Established 1963 FOGGER INSTALLATION NURSERY/GREENHOUSE Reduce greenhouse temperatures, increase humidity levels or help promote propagation.

2 Fogger The Fogger is Senninger s solution for reducing greenhouse temperatures and increasing humidity levels. It creates ideal conditions for plant propagation by distributing extremely fine droplets with excellent pattern uniformity. Cooling and Humidification Fogging systems are extremely efficient tools for controlling greenhouse climate conditions. Climate control in a greenhouse results from the exchange of energy between hot air and the extremely fine droplets created by Senninger s Foggers. As water droplets are released, they quickly convert from liquid to vapor due to their small size and the high temperatures in a greenhouse. During this process, they absorb the hot air at a rate of 16,726 calories per ounce (or 590 calories per gram) of evaporated water, which helps cool the air temperature and increases humidity levels inside a greenhouse by approximately 6 to 9 F or 4 to 6 C. The overall results and effectiveness of this system depend on outside temperature and humidity levels. Propagation Oversaturation is a mon cause of plant diseases, such as fungi and moss, and a danger to greenhouse growers attempting propagation. Foggers can create the ideal conditions for plant propagation by reducing air temperatures and increasing humidity levels inside a greenhouse without wetting plant leaves. Due to the Fogger s smaller droplet size, there is also less soil saturation and more oxygen available to growing plants. The Fogger can also be used for foliar feeding, and to apply insecticides and fungicides. It saves time and provides a uniform application. FEATURES Droplets averaging 65 microns in size at 60 psi (4.1 bar)* Uniform blanket of droplets for propagation and chemical applications Built-in check valve provides instantaneous on-off and prevents line drainage Simple, tool-free assembly and disassembly for cleaning and servicing Engineering-grade UV-resistant thermoplastic construction for protection from corrosion Operating pressures: 45 to 60 psi (3.10 to 4.1 bar) Flow averages per nozzle: 1.6 gph (6.05 L/hr) Easily retrofits existing fogger systems Two year warranty on materials, workmanship and performance; nozzles are warranted to maintain correct orifice size for five years * Droplet size measured using the Sauter Mean diameter Fogger VS. Mister Comparision 1 Fogger Mister Ideal for plants susceptible to root disease YES NO Remended for propagation of seeds and non-rooted cuttings YES NO Remended for propagation of rooted cuttings NO YES Cooling & Humidity Control YES NO

3 Assembly Fogger Select a Fogger Assembly Senninger s Foggers can be installed either as a single head fogger or on a 4-way adapter. Each configuration provides different precipitation rates. Built-in Check Valve Senninger Foggers e with a built-in check valve that prevents leakage when a system is shut off and assures a consistent start-up time. The unit is easy to take apart for cleaning and servicing. (1) Firmly grasp the retainer assembly and the nozzle by the pointed ears. (2) Pinch the pointed ears together until you hear a click to open the Fogger. To rebine the parts, simply place the retainer assembly on the nozzle and firmly grasp the pointed ears of each part. Pinch the nozzle and the retainer assembly in different directions until they tighten Fogger with 1/4" barb base Fogger with 3/8" BSW base Four Foggers with 3/8" BSW base 1. FOGDA24-250BRB For installation of one Fogger with 1/4" barb base Double Barb Connector ", PE Slip Over Weight - 1 ounce, Vinyl Tubing "- 24" length, (1) Fogger with 1/4" barb connection 2. FOGDA24-375BSW For installation of one Fogger with 3/8" BSW base Double Barb Connector ", PE Slip Over Weight - 1 ounce, Vinyl Tubing ", 24" length, Fogger Nipple x Barb Connector, (1) Fogger with 3/8" BSW connection 3. FOGDA24-375BSW-4 For Installation of four Foggers with 3/8" BSW base Double Barb Connector ", PE Slip Over Weight - 1 ounce, Vinyl Tubing " - 24" length, Fogger Nipple x Barb Connector, Fogger 4-Way Cross Adapter, (4) Foggers with 3/8" BSW connection 2

4 Fogger Cooling Remended Installation: Cooling and Humidity Control Models 4 Heads Min. Installation Height 3 to 6 ft (0.9 to 1.8 m) Spacing Between Foggers 3 to 10 ft (0.9 to 3 m) Spacing Between Laterals 5 to 15 ft (1.5 to 4.6 m) COOLING: System Design Considerations A ventilation system is necessary to produce a cooling effect. If dry air is not introduced into the greenhouse as the Fogger cycles on and off, temperatures could rise along with humidity levels. Most fogging systems used for cooling release droplets for a very short time, with approximately 10 seconds between each round of fogging. The duration of a fogging event depends on the air velocity inside the greenhouse. The type of ventilation system installed determines the velocity. In most locations, the ventilation system should introduce dry air around 20 times per hour in order to maximize the cooling effect. Fogging Duration: Cooling Air Velocity Interval between Fogging* Duration of Fogging* 0.10 m/s 10 seconds 1-2 seconds 0.50 m/s 10 seconds 3-5 seconds 1.0 m/s 10 seconds 10 seconds *The duration of fogging and the intervals between fogging events need to be modified according to local conditions. The timing provided is just a starting point. The timing provided is based on the typical 4-way fogger installation. GENERAL GUIDELINES: Cooling & Humidity Control Mount Foggers as high as possible Install drops perpendicular to the lateral line Avoid spraying against roof or greenhouse structure mesh filtration remended 4-Way Fogger units should be placed at 45 angles to one another. 3

5 Humidification Fogger Typical Installation for Humidfication or Cooling HUMIDIFICATION: System Design Considerations Some greenhouse plants will suffer serious damage if humidity levels drop below 30% inside a greenhouse. If more humidity is needed, the greenhouse s ventilation system can be turned off. Determining how often foggers should be on, as well as the amount of time between fogging events, depends on the desired level of relative humidity. In general, systems used to increase humidity run for a very short amount of time, with the duration of fogging ideally lasting 1 to 3 seconds. A controller can help manage the necessary interval between fogging events. Fogging Duration: Humidification Humidity Interval between Fogging Duration of Fogging 30-40% 60 seconds 1 second 40-50% 90 seconds 1 second 50-60% 120 seconds 1 second *The duration of fogging and the intervals between fogging events need to be modified according to local conditions. The timing provided is just a starting point. For crops that are not sensitive to wetting, the duration of fogging can be extended or the interval between events can be shortened. The timing provided is based on the typical 4-way fogger installation. 4

6 Fogger Propagation PROPAGATION: System Design Considerations Compared to cooling and humidification, propagation generally requires more foggers spaced closer together. GENERAL GUIDELINES: Propagation For wide benches up to 8 ft (2.4 m) in width, install two lines of Foggers equally distanced from the center of the bench to achieve a more uniform application Do not install Fogger lines more than one foot (0.3 m) from the edge of a bench mesh filtration remended Remended Installation: Propagation Models Installation Height 4 Heads *Above the plant 1.5 to 2.5 ft (0.5 to 0.8 m) Spacing Between Foggers 3 ft (0.9 m) For propagation, mount the Fogger 1.5 to 2.5 feet (0.5 to 0.8 m) above the bench with 3 feet (0.9 m) spacing between heads. 5

7 Components Regulators COMPONENTS: Pressure Regulators Recognizing the importance of maintaining correct system pressure and uniform distribution, Senninger offers various models of reliable pressure regulators to meet specific flow and installation requirements. Senninger regulators maintain a constant preset outlet pressure with varying inlet pressures, which alleviates pressure differences that can cause an applicator s area of coverage to change. Flow Range gpm ( L/hr) Preset Operating Pressure psi ( bar) Maximum Inlet Pressure psi ( bar) Inlet Sizes ¾" F hose, ¾" NPT (F) Outlet Sizes PRLG PRL PSR PMR-MF gpm ( L/hr) 6 45 psi ( bar) psi ( bar) ¾" NPT (F), ¾" F hose gpm ( L/hr) 6 50 psi ( bar) psi ( bar) ¾" NPT (F) 2 20 gpm ( L/hr) 6 60 psi ( bar) psi ( bar) ¾" NPT (F), 1" NPT (F), 1" F BSPT ¾" M hose, ¾" NPT (M) ¾" NPT (F) ¾" NPT (F) ¾" NPT (F), 1" NPT (F), 1" F BSPT

8 Made in U.S.A E. Highway 50, Clermont, FL Phone (407) Fax (407) International Fax (407) Website: senninger FIG 12 MS782