Orbit 57030 Instructions / Assembly
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1. Flow control Handle Solenoid Assembly 57041 Bleed Lever Solenoid Plunger Solenoid o ring Cover Assembly S S Screws Spring Diaphragm Assembly Body Assembly Hex Nut Sub Assembly Seal Retainer Sub Assembly Electrical requirements are 18 Volts A C minimum at the solenoid Inrush vott amps 24V A C 5 5 VA Inrush current 24 V A C 35 AMPS Holding current 24 V A C 23 AMPS Model 57030 includes a ring adapter required to convert most brands of manual valves to automatic compatibility table Plastic EN a ae 57030 57029 57030 Prone o soo Femara sone anon soo _ PN 57029 32 REV B Auto Converter brand 3 42. Orbit Irrigation Products Inc AUTOMATIC CONVERTER MODEL 57029 57030 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION The Automatic Converter converts manual sprinkler valves to automatic The Converter works with most 24 volt timers e Always check local codes before installing any sprinkler system e lf static water pressure exceeds 80 PSI a pressure regulator should be used ORBIT IRRIGATION PRODUCTS INC e NORTH SALT LAKE UTAH 84054 PRODUCT PART NUMBER BENEFIT DESCRIPTION OF USE Automatic 57069 Automatically interrupts the watering cycle of Rain Shut Off sprinkler timer when it rains and returns the timer to automatic cycle when the water in the collecting pan evaporates Weather 57095 Allows outdoor installation of any brand of indoor Resistant Box UL mount timer It is UL listed Pump Start Relay 57009 Automatically activates pump for automatic water ing i e with well water AUTOMATIC RAIN SHUT OFF 57069 PUMP START RELAY 57009 ORBIT LIMITED 6 YEAR WARRANTY Orbit Irrigation Products Inc warrants to its customers that its Orbit products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six years from the date of purchase We will replace free of charge the defective part or parts found to be defective under normal use and service for a period of up to six years after purchase proof of purchase is required We reserve the right to inspect th
3. VALVE WILL NOT OPEN ELECTRICALLY First run the valve manually Open the bleed lever rotating it clockwise and check to see that the flow control is in the open position Turn counter clockwise If the flow control is open and the valve still will not operate electrically check the following possibilities Close bleed lever when manual test is completed Check if Solution 1 Wiring is correct Check the wiring at the valve and at the timer Check to see that the timer is working properly 2 There is debris in the port hole Turn off the water Remove the solenoid Push a wire or large paper clip down through the round port hole working it up and down to free any debris Be sure the plunger and o ring are in place when reassembling 3 Solenoid plunger Turn off the water Remove solenoid and clean out any sand and debris Be sure the is stuck plunger and o ring are in place when reassembling 4 Defective Turn off the water Unscrew the solenoid and replace with one from a working valve If solenoid the valve now works replace the solenoid Be sure the plunger and o ring are in place when reassembling PROBLEM THE VALVE WILL NOT CLOSE Check if Solution 1 Improper sizing Check that the proper sized automatic valve was purchased for your size and brand name of valve body See conversion chart on reverse side 2 Solenoid plunger is stuck Turn off the water Remove solenoid and clean out s
4. pressure regulator should be used e For outdoor use with cold water only Do not use for indoor applications Valves should be placed so that water drains away from the house NOTES e Where possible always protect valves with an Orbit Valve Box and place gravel in the bottom 2007 Orbit Irrigation Products Inc All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Orbit Irrigation Products Inc North Salt Lake UT 84054 USA www orbitonline com 1 801 299 5555 PN 57029 32 Rev A REPLACING THE MANUAL STEM MANUALVALE WITH THE CONVERTER Manual Flow Control Valve Stem Manual Bleed Anti Siphon Cover Gasket or o ring Anti Siphon Cover Cover Flat Flat Washer Washer Adapter Ring Use when converting some plastic manual valves Valve Body Plunger Valve Body WIRING THE CONVERTER TO THE TIMER Single Common Wire Valve Common Out to timer Connection Grease Caps and Station Wire Connections To Timer ELECTRIC VALVE TROUBLE SHOOTING Your Orbit Automatic Converter valve should provide years of trouble free service However if you do have any problems try the following solutions PROBLEM THE
5. and and debris Be sure the plunger and o ring are in place when reassembling Turn off water Remove the automatic converter and check that the lower seat of the valve body is not worn or damaged 3 Worn seat in valve body 4 Debris between washer and valve seat Turn off water Remove the Automatic Converter Valve by turning the hex nut counter clockwise Clean out any debris 5 Diaphragm is ruptured PROBLEM EXTERNAL VALVE LEAKS Check if Solution Turn off water Replace Diaphragm Assembly 1 Pressure is too high Install a pressure regulator valve and set at about 80 PSI 2 Leaking around screws Turn off the water Undo the leaking screw 4 or 5 turns and retighten firmly 3 Leaking below solenoid Turn off the water Tighten the solenoid 4 Adapter o ring missing Turn off the water If using the Adapter Ring check that the o ring is in place 5 Hex Nut o ring missing Turn off the water Check that the Hex Nut o ring or gasket is in place and is not pinched or otherwise unable to seal against the valve body 6 The diaphragm is split or torn Turn off the water Remove cap and change the diaphragm Turn off the water Check that the Automatic Converter Hex Nut has been installed into the valve body correctly Attempt to reinstall the Automatic Converter into the valve body If the threads are stripped replace the Hex Nut 7 Hex Nut is cross threaded PARTS LISTING
6. e defective part prior to replacement Orbit Irrigation Products Inc will not be responsible for consequential or incidental cost or damage caused by the product failure Orbit Irrigation Products Inc liability under this warranty is limited solely to the replacement or repair of defective p INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 REMOVE MANUAL STEM Shut off the water supply and remove the manual valve stem leaving the valve body installed Remove the o ring or flat washer 2 INSERT CONVERTER AND REASSEMBLE VALVE Attach the automatic converter making sure the o ring or gasket seals completely When converting a brass anti siphon valve the anti siphon cover must be removed and replaced simultaneously with the converter Make sure the plunger and gasket are lined up correctly when replacing the anti siphon cover Turn on the water supply and check assembly for leaks 3 RUN THE WIRE With the power off connect the valve to an Orbit timer or other timer that uses a UL approved 24 volt class 2 transformer as a power source Use a multi col ored multi strand jacketed sprinkler wire Be sure the wire has at least one more strand than the number of valves in the manifold Trench and run the wire to the valves It is recom mended in areas that you will be frequently digging that you use a section of PVC as a protective covering 4 ATTACH THE WIRE Attach a colored wire to one wire on the solenoid and a common wire to the other wire of
7. the solenoid It doesn t matter which solenoid wire you use as the common Attach the colored wires to the corresponding zone terminal in the timer and the common wire to the common connection of the timer Use standard sprinkler wire 20 gauge for distances less than 800 feet and 18 gauge wire for over 800 feet Use an Orbit Grease Cap and Wire Nut at each solenoid for a water proof connection Also water proof any splices made along the run 5 CLOSE THE SPRINKLER VALVES Turn the Manual Bleed Lever clockwise until closed Turn the water supply on The valve should remain closed 6 OPEN VALVES AND SET FLOW CONTROL Turn the Manual Bleed Lever counter clock wise to manually open the valve Open the flow control to adjust the sprinkler heads to the desired spray coverage Then close the Manual Bleed Lever the valve will shut off in a few moments The system is now ready to be controlled electrically from the controller or manu ally by opening the Manual Bleed Lever NOTE The flow control is not a positive shut off DRAINING In freezing areas the valves and lines will need to be drained Refer to the Orbit Layout Guide or your local dealer to recommend proper drain points To insure the electric valves are completely drained in the fall turn off the main sprinkler shut off valve and electri cally run each valve dry for a few minutes Turn the timer to the off position until spring CAUTION e If Static Water Pressure exceeds 80 PSI a
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