7m Misting Kit
with SwapLock™ Fittings
PRODUCT CODE
MK31007
User Guide
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Contents
MK31007 7m Misting Kit with SwapLock Fittings
SwapLock™ Misting Fittings are the ultimate solution for a flexible misting system. Internal teeth ensure a secure fit, and the unique locking system allows the hose and fittings to be disconnected and reused in different configurations.
Please read these instructions in full before proceeding with setup. All content is Copyright © Holman Industries 2023.
Overview
Outdoor Cooling Misting System
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USE
Your 7m Misting system features 7mm diameter high PRESSURE TUBING with PRESS‑RELEASE FITTINGS that are made to match this tubing
These FITTINGS are designed to grip the HOSE and NOZZLES internally and release when the FITTING END PIECE is pressed, allowing systems to be adjusted and changed. No clamps are required
Your 7m Misting system can be expanded with more Holman misting parts by purchasing the Holman Misting Expansion Kit,available at your Holman stockist
The Way it Works
Your misting system cools air by evaporating fine water particles emitted by MISTING NOZZLES
Misting nozzles emit small amounts of water. It also breaks the water into very small droplets or a mist
In hot conditions, small water droplets evaporate almost instantaneously. In cooler or humid conditions the evaporation rate is slower
Do not run your misting system continuously. It dampens the surrounding area
Solve this issue by using a Holman Misting Timer
Benefits of a Misting Tap Timer
To achieve the best misting results install a MISTING TIMER
Regulate the amount of water entering a space by adjusting the ON times and OFF times of the timer
MISTING TIMERS allow you to make these settings in seconds, where other timers may not have this feature
We have several Tap Timers available with misting settings:
Our single outlet BX1 Bluetooth® Tap Timer includes a Misting Timer function and is the perfect companion to your Charcoal Misting Kit.
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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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Beat the heat and complete your outdoor misting setup!
Perfect for the short-burst intervals needed to create a cool environment outdoors.
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Components
- 1× 7m Misting Hose
- 5× SwapLock™ Tees
- 2× SwapLock™ Elbows
- 1× Universal Tap Adaptor
- 5× SwapLock™ Brass Misting Nozzles
- 1× Misting Filter
- 1× SwapLock™ Hose Adaptor
- 1× SwapLock™ Auto Drain Valve
- 15× Hose Clamps
Installation
Plan Your Misting Installation
Take 5 minutes to work out how you will run the misting PIPEWORK
Consider where to position MISTING JETS, where your WATER SOURCE will come from and where the supply PIPELINE will run
Position MISTING JETS to create a “mist curtain” surrounding your outdoor entertainment area
Position MISTING JETS away from tables, chairs and sitting areas as MISTING JETS may drip water
Work out what you can attach the PIPEWORK to and plan a route that makes attaching PIPEWORK easy
Illustration shows basic misting system layout using 5 TEES and 2 ELBOWS
Further products to extend your misting system are available in the Misting Expansion Kit at your local HOLMAN stockist
Water Supply
Use only fresh tap water. Bore or dam water may contain sediment and block jets
Your 7m Misting system uses very little water volume.
Each jet uses 2L/hr
Your 7m Misting system works best with a high pressure water supply
The higher the pressure the more effective the droplet evaporates and cools an area
Normal household water supply is usually at an adequate pressure
Connect MISTING TUBE [1], HOSE ADAPTOR [7] and FILTER [6] directly to GARDEN TAP, or use a GARDEN HOSE to bring water from a tap in the area to the start of the misting PIPEWORK
Use UNIVERSAL TAP ADAPTOR [4] if connecting to 25mm GARDEN TAP
If HOSE is running in the sun, ensure it is a good quality HOSE to withstand the pressure when water and HOSE are heated—refer to page 11 for Garden Hose connection
HINT: easily maintain the use of your garden tap for other uses, install a Holman 2 way or 4 way Tap outlet and fit the misting system to one outlet
Positioning Misting Jets
Factors to consider are:
- Spacing of MISTING JETS
- Location of MISTING JETS over tables or chairs
- How many MISTING JETS in a particular area
There are no fixed rules to how you position the MISTING JETS
More MISTING JETS means more water used and the cooler the space will become
Too much water can be a problem—the air can become saturated and wet people and objects in the space
We recommend the following:
Space MISTING JETS [5] between 600mm and 1000mm of TUBE [1]
Locate MISTING JETS away from tables and sitting areas
Create a curtain of mist on at least two sides of the area being cooled
Install a Holman Misting Timer to regulate the amount of water entering a space by adjusting the ON and OFF times. You would have more ON time on a hot dry day than a cool moist day
Installing the Fittings
Your 7m MISTING SYSTEM features SwapLock™ FITTINGS [2]. These FITTINGS feature an internal ring of metal “teeth” to grip MISTING TUBE and NOZZLES and prevent them coming loose or leaking water
The metal “teeth” release the TUBE [1] and NOZZLES [5] when the end of the FITTING is pressed, allowing modification of the system
Cut the TUBE “square” and “burr free” to ensure a good joint
- To install a SwapLock™ FITTING, bring end of TUBE and FITTING together, level and straight, pressing the end of the FITTING
- Push TUBE in as far as it can go
- Do the same for the NOZZLE, ensuring the end of the FITTING is pressed
Attempting to insert or remove the NOZZLE or TUBE without pressing the release‑end of the FITTING can damage the internal metal teeth
Installing the Misting System
Each section of TUBE should be connected before attempting to pin your 7m MISTING SYSTEM to walls or beams
- Start at the garden tap or water source point
If using a GARDEN HOSE [10], install a 12mm SPRINKLER ADAPTOR [11] into the MISTING FILTER [6] as shown
Run the MISTING TUBE [1] to the position you want your first MISTING JET. Use SwapLock™ TEES or SwapLock™ ELBOWS to go around corners or split the pipe runs
12mm Sprinkler Adaptor
8010HB
The Quick Release snap-on fitting makes installing and swapping between hose end products to your garden hose, quick & easy!
holmanindustries.com.au/8010HB/?=qr - 2. Work out the spacing of the MISTING JETS [5] and cut the MISTING TUBE [1] to length and install the relevant TEES [2]
- Finish each line with an ELBOW and MISTING JET
- Use the HOSE CLAMPS [9] to attach the MISTING TUBE to the wall or beams
- The HOSE CLAMPS use a very strong masonry nail that should not bend when you hammer it into timber or masonry
HINT 1: for a discrete misting system, discard HOSE CLAMPS and install ø3.2×30mm masonry nails into holes directly on MISTING FITTINGS [12]
HINT 2: run PIPEWORK along mortar joints in brickwork. Hammer the HOSE CLAMPS into the brickwork for a reliable result
HINT 3: use a HOSE CLAMP on each side of a MISTING TEE to ensure the TEE is firmly positioned and misting in the correct direction
HINT 4: if hammering into metal, the correct nails will need to be purchased
HINT 5: avoid installing the MISTING TUBE in direct sunlight as this may cause the TUBE to go brittle over time
Flushing the System
Perhaps the most important part of the installation process is to properly flush the system
- Remove ALL MISTING JETS and connect the water and run for 4 or 5 min.
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 correctly
The hole size in the MISTING JETS is extremely small. It is like this to ensure that the water particle is very small—like a mist - After misting system has been flushed, attach MISTING JETS to FITTINGS
Water Filter
It is highly recommended that the filter be installed immediately after the connection to the water source
The principle of evaporative cooling relies on very small volumes of water evaporating and absorbing the ambient heat, it is critical the water entering your 7m Misting System is clean and free of all particles that will not pass through the very small hole in the misting jet
From time to time it may be necessary to clean the filter. This is best done by using cleaning solution like vinegar, available at your hardware store
This will not only assist cleaning solid particles away, but it will dissolve calcium and iron deposits that build up as water evaporates in the filter and MISTING JETS
Auto Drain Valve
Do not remove the end of AUTO DRAIN VALVE unless blocked. There is a very small ball inside and if opened the ball will fall out
The AUTO DRAIN VALVE is an important component in your 7m misting system
It stops MISTING JETS from “dripping” and “dribbling”
The VALVE also stops the build up of precipitated salts (like calcium and iron) in the MISTING PIPEWORK
Install your AUTO DRAIN VALVE at a low point in the system
The AUTO DRAIN VALVE will automatically release the pressure in the line and then “dump” water in the MISTING TUBE “above” the level of the AUTO DRAIN VALVE when water is turned off
Position AUTO DRAIN VALVE where water can run freely— for example, let it “dump” water into a drain or garden area
Maintenance
Drain Water from your System
When your 7m Misting system is not in use, drain all water from it
If using an AUTOMATIC DRAINING VALVE, this job will happen automatically
Clean Nozzles
Periodically clean all NOZZLES by soaking them in a solution of vinegaor similar calcium and iron remover
Flush System
Periodically remove all NOZZLES and flush your misting system by running water through it for 4 or 5 min.
Clean Filter
Periodically clean the MISTING FILTER by soaking in a solution of vinegar to remove calcium and iron build up
Clean Nozzles
If NOZZLES are “dripping” or not misting properly, remove them and soak in cleaning solution like vinegar or similar calcium and iron remover
If this fails to clean the MISTING JET, it is highly recommended to purchase the Holman Misting Expansion Kit and replace jets as required
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