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DIG G77AS Installation Guide

1. of plants will have different water requirements so take into account the plant type location size and soil type Trees shrubs roses and vegetables within a different height and size will require a different number of drip emitters per plant DRIP LAYOUT EXAMPLES For detailed information see DIG planning guide DS20 L or www digcorp com DRIP EMITTER SPACING SUGGESTIONS In sandy soil with small plants closely spaced use a 1 GPH 4 liter drip emitter every 10 to 12 in 20 30 cm In loamy soil with plants up to 2 feet high spaced a few feet apart use a 1 GPH 4 liter drip emitter per plant In loamy soil with plants 2 to 3 feet high 60 90 cm use 2 1 GPH 4 liter drip emitters per plant spaced 12 in apart In sandy soil with plants 3 to 5 feet high 90 150 cm use 3 to 4 1 GPH 4 liter drip emitters per plant spaced 12 to 16 in apart In loamy soil with plants 5 to 7 feet high 90 213 cm use 4 to 6 1 GPH 4 liter drip emitters per plant spaced 12 to 16 in apart In clay soil with plants 2 to 3 feet high 60 90 cm spaced 3 to 4 feet apart use a 1 GPH 4 liter drip emitter per plant spaced 18 in apart INSTALLATION Installing drippers to 1 4 in micro tube Begin your installation at the water source by attaching the backflow preventer 1 to your faucet For plants far from the poly tubing first insert a 1 4 in barb or tee into one end of the 1 4 in microtube then insert the barb then attach the 25
2. 2 YEAR WARRANTY DIG CORPORATION warrants these products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse neglect modification improper installation or subjection to line pressure in excess of 50 Ibs per square inch This warranty shall extend only to the original purchaser of the product for use by the purchaser This warranty shall not cover batteries or any malfunction of the product due to battery failure The obligation of DIG CORPORATION under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its factory this product which shall be returned to the factory within two years after the original purchase and which on examination is found to contain defects in material and workmanship DIG CORPORATION SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF DIG BEING LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Unattended use for prolonged periods without inspection to verify proper operation is beyond the intended use of this product and any damage resulting from such use shall not be the responsibility of DIG CORPORATION There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof In the case of pu
3. CA 92081 amp R www digcorp com e mail dig digcorp com 2008 DIG CORP Rev 101408 IRRIGATION PRODUCTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS a Drip Watering Kit IRRIGATION PRODUCTS Model G77 AS INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing the DIG Model G77 AS Drip Watering Kit Please take the time to read through the enclosed instructions and follow them step by step If you have any questions please call our customer service line at 1 800 344 2281 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Use these guidelines for the design and installation of a cost effective and reliable drip irrigation system for your landscape area to promote efficient water use and to protect natural resources PLANNING Make a rough sketch of the areas you would like to water Make sure you take into account plant type the location of each tree shrub or groundcover planting density and soil type Based on the plant size and concentration you will determine the number of drippers per plant Show the site s water sources and paved areas This will require measuring the area you wish to water We recommend using graph paper this will make drawing to scale easier When designing your system make sure to have a design drawing before you start the job Design drawings should be Clearly readable to scale and should include water location layout of poly tubing drip emitters fittings end line for flushing plant materials and sidewalks Different species and sizes
4. PSI preset pressure regulator 2 to the backflow preventer 3 Connect the li 9 into the punched hole in the 1 2 in poly tubing and run the microtube to the plant Next insert the barbed inlet of the dripper hose adapter to your pressure regulator and insert the poly tubing to the adapter If you wish to i 9 into the end of the microtube and secure with a stake automate the system you can use a DIG battery operated controller Model 9001D or 9001EZ available in a store near you Next lay down your 1 2 in poly tubing If you plan to leave it above the ground allow the poly tubing to sit in the sun before installation making it easier to work with Use stake to secure poly tubing to the ground If you are burying the poly tubing dig a trench about 6 in from the roots of your plants A shallow trench 5 8 in deep is all that is needed to keep the poly tubing safe from cultivation practices Do not bury the end of the poly tubing allow it to remain on the surface for er periodic flushing TYPICAL INSTALLATION Connecting and installing 1 2 in fittings To install your 1 2 in fittings cut the poly tubing with a hand pruner being careful to keep dirt from entering the line Push the poly tubing into the fitting by wiggling it as you apply force INITIAL SYSTEM START UP Before turning the system on for the first time leave all 1 2 in tubing ends open and turn your water on and allow it to run freely for a
5. few minutes This will flush out any dirt that may be in the line Close the end of the line by using a figure 8 hose end or end cap Check to see the drippers are operating correctly and 2 that no leakage is occurring ac J a l a Q W E 6 JA Connecting 1 4 in fittings To install your 1 4 in barbs tees or elbows push the microtube over each of the barbed ends Soaking the microtube in warm water will make it softer and the fittings easier to install Repairing or Plugging a Hole on 1 2 in Poly Tubing If leakage occurs on 1 2 in tubing at the base of a dripper remove the dripper and insert a goof plug to close the hole and reinsert the dripper in a different place amp pee SS Em a BS E Using the punch To insert drippers microsprinklers and 1 4 in fittings into 1 2 in line hold the line in one hand and apply just enough pressure with the punch to puncture tubing WATERING Watering Recommendation Example For shrubs up to 3 5 feet in diameter we recommend a 3 4 GPH in full sun The recommended flow rate can be achieved using 3 4 1 GPH drip emitters spaced around the tree or 2 2 GPH drip emitters These guidelines are suitable for most areas and soils Note Plants larger than 2 feet in diameter should have more than 1 drip emitter per plant Installing drippers to 1 2 in poly tubing Drippers are installed by
6. punching a hole in 1 2 in poly tubing and snapping the larger barbed side in If your tubing is buried the drippers should always be located above the ground This is achieved by inserting a 1 4 in barb or tee into the poly tubing and running 1 4 in microtube to the surface where the dripper is installed Watering Time Run the system 45 minutes to 2 hours every 3 5 days depending on your location cool to warm and soil type After a week check the soil the health of the plants and adjust the watering time as needed
7. rchase of the product for use other than for irrigation purposes DIG CORPORATION hereby disclaims any implied warranties including any warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose In the case of the purchase of the product for personal family or household purposes DIG CORPORATION disclaims any such warranties to the extent permitted by law To the extent that any such disclaimer or implied warranties shall be ineffectual then any implied warranties shall be limited in duration to a period of one year from the date of the original purchase for use by the purchaser Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In order to obtain performance under this warranty the unit must be returned to the factory along with proof of purchase indicating original date of purchase shipping prepaid addressed as follows DIG CORPORATION 1210 Activity Drive Vista CA 92081 Repaired or replaced units will be shipped prepaid to the name and address supplied with the unit returned under warranty Allow four weeks for repairs and shipping time Repair of damaged units not otherwise within warranty may be refused or done at a reasonable cost or charge at the option of DIG CORPORATION This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 1 800 322 9146 FAX 760 727 0282 1210 Activity Drive or Vista

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