Troubleshooting Golf Irrigation Products
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1. Replace Any Damaged Components Flush Out Assembly and Reassemble Remove core tube lock ring and inspect plunger seal volcano yellow o ring and return spring for debris or damage Damage Found No Damage Found Still Weeps Reassemble Core Tube Assembly Dig out larger area to expose control tubing Inspect for cracked or leaking elbows tubes and PRS assembly No Damage Found Unable to determine cause of weeping Replace Case Assembly Damage Found No fault found remove unit from ground collect required data and send unit back to Rain Bird for evaluation QO RANX BIRD Troubleshooting EAGLE Rotor Rotor Components GREEN SOLENOID CoML HIGH PRESSURE TUBE Bas LOW PRESSURE TUBE i r pl a sta SS a a rn I dise oon es ce all SS QO Recommended Rain Bird Troubleshooting Procedure for Won t Turn ON RAIN BIRD Turn On Water Rotor Has No Water Verify there is Pressure Pressure water pressure at rotor No Fault Found Heaney Activate Rotor Rotor Still Off Verify there is power to controller If No Power Turn and selector is in AUTO position Power On Wiring Check Solenoid Wiring Faulty Check wiring and solenoid coil Wiring At Head resistance at the controller Solenoid Bad Replace Solenoid Repair Replace Bad Service Replace PRS Assembly Check that nozzle is facing away from Rot2. 6 Recommended Rain Bird Troubleshooting Procedure for RAIN BIRD ha No Fault Found Rotor turns OFF Electrically shut off the rotor Rotor stays ON Verify that the power is shut off to the solenoid at If power is ON the controller If power is OFF May require you to remove turf Carefully remove green solenoid under the selector Proceed Replace U Frame 4 Rotorturns OFF coil do not remove the solenoid with care core tube Rotor stays ON Service Core Tap solenoid core tube a few Tube Plunger Rotor turns OFF times to dislodge plunger if Assembly itis stuck Rotor stays ON Service Core Tube Plunger Assembly Turn selector on PRS to OFF May require you to dig Rotor stays ON A out the case assembly Rotor turns OFF Pinch high pressure tubing Proceed with care tightly for 10 seconds Rotor turns OFF Service PRS 4 Assembly Rotor stays ON May reguire you to dig While pinching high pressure out the case assembly tubing check for leaks at the Proceed with care elbow fittings No Leaks Found Filter damaged Remove valve and inspect for clogged damage clogged universal filter Leaks Found Replace Case 1 Assembly Clean valve by flushing with water replace universal filter and reinstall valve Rotor turns OFF Filtration System May Be Inadeq
3. RAIN BIRD Troubleshooting Golf Irrigation Products Install Confidence Install Rain Bird Golf Irrigation Products Troubleshooting RAIN BIRD Golf Irrigation Products Golf course irrigation systems operate in a dynamic and challenging environment There are many things that can affect the performance of the system This Troubleshooting Guide is designed to assist you in finding solutions for performance challenges that may randomly affect Rain Bird golf irrigation products Please Note As more troubleshooting procedures become available simply add to the ring for a quick reference whenever a solution to a product challenge is required For additional information about the troubleshooting procedures included in this guide or for answers to any of your questions at any tine contact Rain Bird Technical Service at 800 247 3782 C Troubleshooting RAINS BIR D EAGLE Rotors Rain Bird Golf Rotors The EAGLE Gear drive Rotors from Rain Bird prove that advanced technology can have practical applications EAGLE Rotors are designed to work right out of the box and keep on working Closed case EAGLE Rotors have become the choice for golf course professionals who demand superior reliability debris resistance labor saving maintenance uniform water distribution and versatility Every rotor in this EAGLE lineup is designed with the features that allow unquestioned performance in meeting th
4. e rigorous demands of any golf course layout e EAGLE Wireless e EAGLE 705 755 Wind Tolerant e EAGLE 1100 1150 e EAGLE 900 950 e EAGLE 700 750 e EAGLE 500 550 e EAGLE 351B Construction Detail Drawing Waterproof Wire Connectors Controller Wire Rotor Expansion Coil Unitized Swing Joint Note Adjust angle of swing joint lay arm between 30 to 45 to allow adequate impact absorption Lateral Line Lateral Line Fitting NOT TO SCALE Troubleshooting O RAIN BIRD Golf Irrigation Products Rotor Date Codes If you need to contact Rain Bird with a rotor question you will need the DATE CODE of the rotor in question The DATE CODE will tell the Rain Bird Representative when the rotor was manufactured Date Codes can be found in three locations 1 The Internal a six or seven digit number will be stamped into the side a Example M16NO04 of the riser E Read As NOV 16 2004 2 The Valve the date and time the assembly UN was manufactured is printed on top of de i Example 4 22 05 the valve bonnet CaA 01 53AM The time will not be Read As April 22 2005 important to report UO The Case Assembly Example 606 Read As June 200
5. or Turns On you and turn selector to ON Rotor Still Off Isolate rotor from water pressure remove core tube assembly and check for jammed plunger No Jammed Plunger Replace Spring and Plunger Assembly Jammed Plunger Remove PRS retaining nut internal and valve Using a portable compressed air tank and long blow tip clear exhaust tubing by blowing down through the center hole in PRS housing Clear high pressure tubing by blowing down through the manual port Reverse the procedure and blow up from bottom of case through exhaust hole and valve probe Rinse all components reassemble and test rotor Rotor Still Off Send Valve Back Replace Valve and Retest to Rain Bird for Evaluation No fault found remove unit from ground Rotor Turns On Problem Resolved Collect Required Data and Rotor Turns On collect reguired data and send unit back to Rain Bird for evaluation QO RANX BIRD Troubleshooting EAGLE Rotor Rotor Components GREEN SOLENOID CoML HIGH PRESSURE TUBE Bas LOW PRESSURE TUBE i r pl a sta SS a a rn I dise oon es ce all SS Recommended Rain Bird Troubleshooting Procedure for Head Won t Rotate RAIN BIRD bile Operate rotor individually to verify non rotation Line Pressure is Low Check Pump Station Check pressure in the lateral while the Operation rotor is operating Line Pressu
6. ps Screwdriver e Valve Removal Tool e Valve Insertion Tool e Selector Service Tool Key Orange Tool e Spray Bottle Filled with Fresh Water e Padded Vice Grip The Intelligent Use of Water At Rain Bird we believe it is our responsibility to develop products and technologies that use water efficiently Our commitment also extends to education training and services for our industry and our communities The need to conserve water has never been greater We want to do even more and with your help we can Visit www rainbird com for more information about The Intelligent Use of Water RAIN BIRD Rain Bird Corporation 6991 East Southpoint Road Tucson AZ 85706 U S A Phone 800 984 2255 520 741 6100 Fax 520 741 6522 Email rbgolforainbird com Technical Service and Support 800 RAINBIRD U S and Canada only Rain Bird International Inc PO Box 37 Glendora CA 91740 0037 U S A Phone 626 963 9311 Fax 626 852 7343 www rainbird com The Intelligent Use of Water Visit www rainbird com to learn about our efforts Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation 2007 Rain Bird Corporation 3 07 D37420A
7. re is OK Clean The Screen Remove the internal and check for clogged or Screen and or Nozzles Blocked And or Nozzles Reinstall Internal blocked screen Remove nozzle housing and check for blocked nozzles Screen Not Blocked or Clogged Replace Stator With Correct Configuration Verify stator is correct configuration for nozzle Wrong Stator a 9 and case pressure combination Stator Correct Remove Debris or Blockages Replace Internal if Necessary Remove screen and stator Check turbine to make sure it is free turning Turbine Won t Turn or Difficult to Turn Turbine Turns Freely Remove Rock Screen Rock Screen is Isolate the line and remove and Flush the Blocked with Rocks rotor valve Check rock screen for Lateral or Debris rocks and or debris Rock Screen Free of Debris That Would Limit the Flow of Irrigation Water to the Rotor No fault found replace the internal collect required data and send the internal back to Rain Bird for evaluation QO RANX BIRD Troubleshooting EAGLE Rotor Rotor Components GREEN SOLENOID CoML HIGH PRESSURE TUBE Bas LOW PRESSURE TUBE i r pl a sta SS a a rn I dise oon es ce all SS Troubleshooting RANIW Sp D EAGLE Rotors Suggested Tool List Before initiating the troubleshooting process it is suggested that you have the following tools with you e Flat Blade Screwdriver e Phili
8. uate Replace with NEW valve Rotor stays ON No fault found remove unit from ground collect Rotor stays ON required data and send unit back to Rain Bird for evaluation QO RANX BIRD Troubleshooting EAGLE Rotor Rotor Components GREEN SOLENOID CoML HIGH PRESSURE TUBE Bas LOW PRESSURE TUBE i r pl a sta SS a a rn I dise oon es ce all SS Recommended Rain Bird Troubleshooting Procedure for Weeps When OFF RAIN BIRD rd No Weeping repeat No Fault Found Operate rotor and verify the unit weeps loop until no fault i i o found Stops Weeping Tighten PRS Lock Nut Loose Lock Nut Replace Inlet Seal or Flip Over and Reinstall Isolate rotor carefully remove the Damage Found internal valve and TSRS Inspect rubber inlet seal for damage No Damage Found Still Weeps Reinstall Seal Inspect TSRS seat surface Damage Found for any other damage No Damage Found Still Weeps Reinstall TSRS Replace TSRS Inspect valve for cracks near each vent slot Damage Found Replace Valve under the elbow probe and either side of the elbow probe hole No Damage Found Still Weeps Reinstall Valve Replace Selector Seal Isolate rotor remove PRS lock nut and inspect the selector seal for damage Damage Found No Damage Found Still Weeps Flush Out Debris And Reinstall PRS
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