Taky Operation & Maintenance Manual Kifco, Inc. 700 S. Schrader Ave. P.O.
Table of Contents Operation 1-2 Configuration 2-3 Advanced Configuration 4 Maintenance 5 Revised 5/3/2012
Taky - Operation The travel speed indicator (Taky) displays the ground speed of the sprinkler cart, amount of hose pulled off machine and layers of tube on spool. Please carefully review the following instruction regarding the operation and configuration of the Taky. Turn On Press OK – Once illuminated, Serial Number and Version are displayed. The display screen will turn dark after 10 minutes. The Taky will remain in operation even if the screen is dark. Press ok to turn the screen back on.
Taky - Operation Display Length Length of tube pulled out from 0.00ft to the full amount of tube. This measure can exceed 100% of the tube length do to stretching of the MDPE. Speed Displays the speed of pullout or retraction in Ft/Hr.
Taky Operation - Configuration Cont.
Taky Operation - Advanced Configuration Manual Mode Manual Configuration Mode – If your Base size was not selected and MAN was entered, manually enter the Base specifications Drum Diameter + or - to select OK to Confirm Drum Width + or - to select OK to Confirm Number of Rack Teeth + or - to select OK to Confirm Number Pinion Teeth + or - to select OK to Confirm Reduction Ratio (Between Two Sensors) + or - to select OK to Confirm 4 Revised 5/3/2012
Taky Maintenance Battery Replacement Only use 1.5v alkaline batteries (AA). Rechargeable batteries are not compatible with this system. Remove the 4 screws from the cover. Replace the batteries. Press the reset button to restart the circuit. When replacing the battery the Taky will not have to be completely reprogrammed; however, you will need to reset the length.
