Rain Bird 24RNF Instructions / Assembly
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1. 520 741 6100 Fax 520 741 6146 Rain Bird International Inc 145 North Grand Avenue Glendora CA 91741 Phone 626 963 9311 Fax 626 963 4287 Rain Bird Technical Services 800 247 3782 USA amp Canada only www rainbird com Registered Trademark of Rain Bird Corporation 2004 Rain Bird Corporation 5 042. RADIUS gpm in hr in hr W Square spacing based on 50 diameter of throw A Triangular spacing based on 50 diameter of throw Note Rotary Nozzles tested on 4 pop ups Performance data taken in zero wind conditions Performance Data metric R13 18 SERIES R17 24 SERIES PRESSURE io mrs FLOW PRESSURE RADIUS FLOW FLOW 3 s m V s W Square spacing based on 50 diameter of throw A Triangular spacing based on 50 diameter of throw Note Rotary Nozzles tested on 4 pop ups Performance data taken in zero wind conditions RAINY BIRD Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION Why do the nozzles rotate at different speeds Does fast rotation hurt performance or cause Shorter radius Why does the pattern look Short on the edges Why is the nozzle not rotating or starting and Stopping Why is there gaps or distorted streams in the pattern ANSWER This is normal Like rotors these nozzles maintain uniformity and put down water at the same rate regardless of rotation speed No Although fast rotation speed may give the appearance of shortened radius the radius is not compromised The pattern and edges of the Rotary Nozzle will not look the same as a standard spray head nozzle Typical for any multi stream rotor the streams at the edges will be shorter than the Streams at the center Radius reduction screw was used to reduce radius below 13 4 0m on the black model or 17 5 2m
3. RAINS BIRD Rotary Nozzle Installation Instructions Radius Adjustment Slot Rotary Deflector Black 13 18 4 0m 5 5m adjustable radius Yellow 17 24 5 2m 7 3m adjustable radius Pattern and Alignment Indicators Q 90 T 120 H 180 3 TT 240 TQ 270 F 360 Removable Screen 3 Start up Turn on water You may notice nozzles rotating at different speeds This is normal Like rotors these nozzles maintain uniformity and put down water at the same rate regardless of rotation speed Although fast rotation speed may give the appearance of shortened radius the radius is not compromised 1 Important Notes Before Installation Spray head must be level at or above grade Rotary Nozzles perform effectively from 20 to 55 psi 1 4 to 3 8 bar e Radius is determined by operating pressure at the head See performance data Install with square or triangular spacing at 50 diameter of throw head to head spacing Single row applications are not recommended e Application rate is much lower than standard spray nozzles Mixing Rotary Nozzles and standard spray nozzles in the same zone is not recommended Installation on Rain Bird 1800 SAM spray heads is recommended for very sandy environments 2 Identify Fixed Arc Pattern Grooved teeth patterns located just under the deflector correspond to individual fixed arc patterns For the third two thirds and three
4. on the yellow model Filter screen may be clogged with debris Dynamic water pressure at the head may be less than the 20 psi 1 4 bar minimum operating requirement There may be a small amount of fine grit inside the nozzle Water path s in the rotary deflector may be clogged with debris Nozzle operating in a very sandy environment Nozzle operating in a very sandy environment Sand may be blocking part of the internal water path TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS N A Performance is not affected as long as the individual streams are visible Layout with square or triangular spacing based on 50 diameter of throw head to head Single row applications are not recommended Turn radius reduction screw counterclockwise to increase radius Remove nozzle from stem and clean the screen Check water pressure and increase pressure if needed Cycle the system a few times to flush Visually inspect water paths in the rotary deflector and clean out debris Wait 2 4 minutes to see if sand flushes out and nozzle begins to rotate For best results in sandy conditions use 1800 SAM spray heads For best results in sandy conditions use 1800 SAM spray heads Rain Bird Corporation Contractor Landscape Drip and Accessories Divisions 970 W Sierra Madre Azusa CA 91702 Phone 626 812 3400 Fax 626 812 3411 Rain Bird Corporation Commercial Division 6991 E Southpoint Rd Tucson AZ 85706 Phone
5. quarter arc patterns there is additional labeling on the back QUARTER 90 Alignment Indicators 4 Radius Adjustment If needed insert a small flat head screwdriver into the radius adjustment slot and turn the screw less than a 1 2 turn clockwise to reduce the throw distance It is helpful to stop the nozzle and look at the longest stream while adjusting radius Note Nozzles are factory pre set in the full open position Do not reduce the radius below 13 4 0m on the Black model R13 18 and 17 5 2m on the Yellow model R17 24 5 Set Watering Run Time Reprogram the controller based on 0 6 in hr 14 7 mm hr precipitation rate Use a run time similar to that of rotors This may require up to 2 5 times the run time of spray head nozzles 6 Maintenance Clean the screen if it becomes clogged For easier servicing the screen may be removed by snapping it off Note The screen must be attached for best nozzle performance This Rotary Nozzle as with all similar ground level installations may be damaged by mowers or other equipment When broken sharp parts can be exposed It is important that these installations be checked regularly not only to insure proper opera tion but also as a safety measure Performance Data R13 18 SERIES R17 24 SERIES E A w A PRECIP PRECIP PRECIP PRECIP PRESSURE FLOW RATE RATE PRESSURE FLOW RATE RATE psi RADIUS gpm in hr in hr psi
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