GARDENA 8313-20 Fertiliser Dispenser Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Gardena
Table of Contents
GARDENA 8313-20 Fertiliser Dispenser
Product Information
- Product Name: Fertiliser Dispenser
- Model Number: Art. 8313-20
- Languages: English, Polish, German, French, Swedish, Danish, Czech, Slovak
Product Usage Instructions
- Connect the GARDENA Supply Pipe 4.6 mm (3/16), Art. 1348 / 1350 to the dispenser by connecting the adapters 5 to the 13 mm (1/2) connections 3/4.
- Attach the inlet tube to the inlet connection 3 and the outlet tube to the outlet connection 4.
- If needed, place the dispenser on the ground and secure it using ground spikes or bolts through the 4 holes 6.
- Ensure the flow direction is correct by observing the direction of flow 2.
Note: For detailed information on flow rates and additional product information, refer to the user manual.
Initial Operation
Use only with pressure reducer (GARDENA Master Unit 1000 / 2000, Art. 1355 /
1354, approx. 1.5 bar) connected upstream. Avoid debris (e.g. soil) in the
container as the functionality of the Micro-Drip-System may otherwise be
disturbed.
Liquid fertilizer:
Use GARDENA Universal Liquid Fertiliser, Art. 8303, or standard trade 100 %
water-soluble liquid fertilizer without organic additives. Please follow the
fertilizer instructions of the manufacturer! The required fertilizer quantity
for use of the GARDENA Universal Liquid Fertiliser can be taken from the
instructions enclosed with it.
For standard trade fertilizers, calculate the fertilizer dosage based on the
water-consumption quantity of your irrigation system. Proceed as follows;
Example: Water consumption of your irrigation system (see table on page
5): 20 Drip Heads Art. 8343 = 20 x 2 l/h = 40 l/h. The water consumption while
operating your irrigation system for 1 hour is 40 liters. Fertilizer
instructions of manufacturer: 5 ml fertilizer per 1 liter water. This gives
the fertilizer quantity to be added: 5 ml x 40 liters = 200 ml. With different
operating times of your irrigation system, the fertilizer quantity is to be
correspondingly adjusted (e.g. operating time 30 minutes = fertilizer quantity
100 ml). For fertilizer quantities > 300 ml, either fertilize more frequently
or use an additional Fertiliser Dispenser.
Cleaning the fertilizer dispenser:
The sealing edge on the container must be clean and undamaged, as otherwise
leakages are possible. Clean the container and the transparent cover 8 with
clean water and a soft cloth (do not use detergents or solvents).
Winter storage:
Before frost sets in, the fertilizer dispenser must be emptied via the drain
valve (“SERVICE” position).
Table for assessing distributed water quantity
Putting into operation
Observe the direction of flow 2!
- To connect the GARDENA Supply Pipe 4.6 mm (3/16″), Art. 1348 / 1350, connect the adapters 5 to the 13 mm (1/2″) connections 3/4. Connect the inlet tube to the inlet connection 3 and the outlet tube to the outlet connection 4.
- Place on the ground, if necessary fix with ground spikes or bolts via the 4 holes 6.
Dispensing liquid fertilizer
The liquid fertilizer can be measured out with the cap of the liquid fertilizer.
- Unscrew the cap of the liquid fertilizer.
- Pour the required amount of liquid fertilizer into the cap.
Filling with liquid fertilizer ( < 25 ml)
The drain valve 7 must be turned to “MIX”. In the case of small quantities of fertiliser (< 25 ml), the liquid fertiliser can be poured directly into the container.
- Unscrew transparent cover 8.
- Pour in required amount of liquid fertiliser (do not pour directly into the inlet or outlet openings 0).
- Screw transparent cover 8 on again.
Filling with liquid fertiliser ( > 25 ml)
- Unscrew transparent cover 8.
- Turn drain valve 7 to “SERVICE”, drain off the water in accordance with the quantity of fertiliser and turn the drain valve 7 back to “MIX” – or – if the unit is not installed in a fixed position, drain the water by tilting to the side.
- Pour in liquid fertiliser according to the scale 9 (one bar spacing ‰ 25 ml).
- Screw the transparent cover 8 on again.
Install drain tube
- For controlled water drainage, the GARDENA Supply Pipe 4.6 mm (3/16″), Art. 1348 / 1350 can be fitted to the underside of the fertilizer dispenser.
- Insert the GARDENA Supply Pipe q into hole 1. Clean the filter w regularly and, if necessary, be immersed in a household descaling solution.
