Elements and Performance Criteria
- Carry out pre-start checks
- Checks of water, power, fuel and lubricants ensure that all are available and the control system is operational
- Pumps are primed, if necessary, and valves and controls are open or closed as directed
- Pressure and flow testing equipment are calibrated and available as required
- Other pre-start system checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements and enterprise procedures
- Inspect and operate the system
- Start up sequence is implemented in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Emitter spacing is checked against the irrigation plan
- Water pressure is adjusted as required
- Filters are kept clear and replaced as required
- All malfunctions, leaks and blockages are corrected or repaired immediately and reported in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Monitor low volume irrigation system performance
- Shut down irrigation system
- System components are shut down and drained in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures