Orbit 67404 Installation Guide
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1. Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 23 DripMaster Cut Soaker Tube to desired length n and insert a 4 End Plug Note Keep each Soaker Tube length to less than 15 Remove the Automatic Drain Valve attached to the end of the PVC pipe and flush the line to remove any debris Flow Control a Adjust the flow rate by turning the Flow Control Screw IMPORTANT Do not attach more than 14 4 Port Manifolds Supplies Needed Automatic Drain Valve part 51041 4 Port Adjustable Manifold part 66005 or 67005 14 Loop Stakes part 65730 or 66730 4 Soaker Tubing part 61073 67321 67330 or 67331 14 End Plugs part 66403 or 67403 or the 14 Barbed Assortment Pack part 66431 or 67431 34 Slip x Threaded Tees V Risers 24 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide Common PROJECTS SECTION DESERT LANDSCAPING Q Irrigation Valve Pressure Compensating Dripper with a Tube Stake Q Loop Stake End Cap LI IL I I IL I 1 LI I TI T 1 1 1 10 Lr L 1 v 1 1 T T I 7 I Water Supply Connect a Pressure Regulator part 67740 to the Y Fil2. to the hose faucet prior to connecting your Drip Irrigation system The following items are recommended for your hose faucet Drip Irrigation system Anti Siphon Prevents contaminants from entering your drinking water supply Required in most areas part 61256D or 67750 3 in 1 Drip Faucet Connection A Pressure Regulator 25 PSI Filter a and 1 2 Drip Tubing Adapter in one po part 66739 or 67739 6 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide Distribution Supply Tube The main supply line that feeds water to the Drip Irrigation system Distribution Tube may be installed either above or below ground part 61080D 67345 or 67346 TIP To make installation easier allow the Distribution Supply Tube to sit in the sun and soften prior Important Check local code requirements prior to installing any watering system to installation El Tube End Plugs the end of the Distribution Supply Tube and serves as a drain for the Drip Watering system part 67462 66444 or 67444 COMMON USES FOR DRIP IRRIGATION 1 Potted Hanging plants page 8 2 Ground Cover and Flower Beds page 10 3 Large Plants Small Trees amp Shrubs page 12 Select the application that best matches your needs Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 7 DripMaster Common Hoss Faucet PROJECTS SECTION J POTTED HANGING PLANTS E 1 2 Tub
3. of the Flag Dripper and run the 14 Distribution Supply Line to the plant location El Install an insect plug into the end of the 4 Distribution Supply Line 12 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide Remove the 14 End Cap and turn on water to flush system replace cap Note If your Drip irrigation system is being installed on non level ground replace all 4 GPH Flag Drippers with 1 or 2 GPH Pressure Compensating Drippers to ensure consis tent water flow across the entire system ROTER WY IMPORTANT The total number of4 GPH Gallons per Hour Flag Drippers attached to a single Supply Line should not exceed 45 Supplies needed Flag Drippers part 65201 66201 or 68201 14 Loop Stake part 61442P 6573 lor 66731 14 Insect Plug part 66405 or 67405 Punch Tool part 61285 or 67756 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 13 DripMaster RETROFIT SECTION E 1 CONNECTING AN EXISTING UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM Connecting to an existing underground sprinkler system or Retrofit is a sim ple way to supply water to your Drip Irrigation system Retrofits are commonly used to conserve water by replacing inefficient shrub sprinklers and bubblers Retrofit Drip Irrigation systems consist mainly of Manifold Attaches to a riser and consists of 1 to 8 outlets v Distribution Supply Line Low Volume Sprinkler Dripper or Soaker Tube MAN
4. FREE INSTALLATION GUIDE The best way to water plants trees shrubs hanging baskets and gardens X D UP To 220 E WATER SAVINGS A Drip Irrigation system is a watering system designed to apply water to designated areas such as gardens flower beds container plants trees and ground cover Saves Water Water is delivered directly to the roots Saves Money Up to a 70 reduction in water waste resulting in lower water bills Saves Time Replaces hand watering Healthier Plants Plants flourish when receiving the precise amount of water Less Yard Maintenance Delivers water to the plants not to weeds Installation Guide Before You Begin tecta rc Page 4 Water SOULCES Page 5 Connecting to a Hose Faucet sss Page 6 Common Hose Faucet Projects Potted Hanging Plants a aa aaa Page 8 Ground Cover amp Flower Beds Page 10 Small Trees amp Shrubs a Page 12 Retrofit Connecting to an Underground Sprinkler System dece isa tte niat tates Page 14 Common Retrofit Projects Container Plants and Shrubs Page 16 Flower Beds Ground Cover Shrubs and Large Plants tentes Page 19 Direct Connection to an Irrigation Valve Page 22 Common Projects Gardens cen ertet etes Page 23 Deser
5. IFOLDS The main function of a Manifold is to distribute water through 4 outlets There are 4 types of Manifolds Adjustable Flow Manifolds Ideal when water system pressures exceeds 40 PSI and where flow control is desired El Full Flow Manifolds Ideal for replacing inefficient shrub heads and bubblers Shrub Adapter Ideal for micro sprinklers Riser Adapter Manifolds Permits Drip Irrigation without eliminating a sprinkler head 14 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide INSTALLATION FOR ADJUSTABLE FLOW FULL FLOW AND RISER ADAPTER MANIFOLDS Remove sprinkler head from a Riser and attach the manifold For Riser Adapter Manifold reattach sprinkler head Remove Cap s from the 4 Barb s and insert 14 Distribution Supply Line Attach a Low Volume Sprinkler or Drip Irrigation Dripper to the end of the Distribution Supply Line To avoid high water pressure failure install a 4 High Pressure Clamp on all tube connections Position Drip Irrigation Dripper next to plant Gir applicable adjust flow control knob for desired flow rate COMMON RETROFIT PROJECTS 1 Container Plants and Shrubs page 16 2 Shrubs and Large Plants page 19 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 15 DripMaster Comm
6. e Straps x To Hose Faucet lt To Hose Faucet Note Steps 1 3 apply to both potted hanging plants Distribution Supply Line Place the 1 2 Distribution Supply Line close to your Potted or Hanging Plants Use 14 Tube Straps to secure the Tube and install a End Cap Hole Punch Punch holes in the 1 2 Distribution Supply Line for each container or hanging basket Next insert 4 Barbed Couplers into each hole Connect 4 Distribution Supply Line to each exposed Barbed Coupler and run the Distribution Supply Line to each container basket Use 4 Tube Straps to hold in place IMPORTANT A single Distribution Supply Line should not exceed 30 8 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide FOR POTTED PLANTS Attach Multi Stream Drippers to each 4 Distribution Supply Line and insert stake next to each plant Remove the End Cap and turn on water to flush system replace cap Gi Adjust water flow by twisting the top of the Multi Stream Dripper FOR HANGING PLANTS B Attach Adjustable Flow Mist Sprayers to each Distribution Supply Line and aim sprayer into the hanging basket Continue running lines to each hanging basket until the system is completed I Remove the 4 End Cap and turn on water to flush system replace cap Rotate the flow control knob on the Mist Sprayer to adjust flow rate IMPORTANT The maximum recommended numb
7. er Adapter with 1 4 Barb 66035 67035 4 Port Adapter Manifold 66060 67060 Y Filter 3 4 Male Pipe Thread 67736 Pressure Regulators 25 PSI 3 4 Pipe Threaded 67740 1 2 Pipe Thread Adapter 67470 67454 DripMaster 3 in 1 Faucet Adapter Filter Pressure Reducer 1 2 Tubing Adapter 67339 Faucet Adapter 1 2 Distribution Tube 67455 67480 Faucet Adapter 1 4 Distribution Tubing 61249D 67432 Hose Thread Swivel x 1 2 Tubing Tee 67481 67456 Hose Tap Filter 66735 67735 Pressure Regulators 25 PSI Hose Threaded 67741 Hose Bib Anti Siphon Valve 61256D 67750 Plastic Hose Y 67745 29 DripMaster ORBIT DniPMASTER Parts List SECTION Pressure EU Hose Faucet Compensating H Adapter Mini Rotating Dripper WW 67469 Extension Riser 6 Sprinkler 1 GPH VO E 66760 66113 67113 t Male R A H 46206 67206 12 Tubing Stake Low Volume 68206 5 d 67722 with 12 Sprinkler Extension Riser Full 66116 67116 E Coupler 5 ji et E pn T E 6746 q 1 4 Inline Stake Sri 6 6115 67115 DISTRIBUTION TUBE E 66720 67720 k I FITTINGS E Elbow Low Vol 67465 3 4 Female Hose ow Volume a i i Barb E
8. er of Multi Stream Drippers and Mist Sprayers per 14 supply line is 15 Supplies needed V Tube Straps part 65716 or 66716 V Tube Straps part 65715 or 66715 14 Distribution Supply Tube part 67300 67301 or 67303 4 Barbed Couplers part 66402 or 67402 or the 4 Barbed Assortment Pack part 66431 or 67431 Stake with Multi Stream Dripper part 66105 67105 or 68105 Adjustable Flow Mist Sprayer part 66190 or 67191 Punch Tool part 61285 or 67756 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 9 DripMaster Common Hoss Faucet PROJECTS SECTION E 1 GROUND COVER amp FLOWER BEDS 1 Distribution Supply Line Lay the 1 2 Distribution Supply Line down the center of the Flower Bed or Ground Cover and install a End Cap Use Loop Stakes to hold in place El Low Volume Sprinkler Following the illustrated example place Quarter Spray Pattern Sprinkler Heads in the corners Half Spray Pattern Sprinkler Heads along the sides and Full Spray Pattern Sprinkler Heads in the center of your ground cover IMPORTANT Spacing should be no more than 10 from one sprinkler to the next Hole Punch Punch a hole on top of the V Distribution Supply line for each Low Volume Sprinkler Next insert a 14 Barbed Coupler into each hole 10 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide El Connect the 14 Distribution Supply Line to each of the exposed Barbed Couplers and
9. lbow Thread x 1 2 Sprinkler Head 66400 67400 Full 67136 E 67466 67727 1 267137 Barb Tee 1 2 Barbed 1 4 67138 e 66401 67401 End Cap Inline x Male Pipe Strip 67135 67468 Thread Stake E Barb Coupling 67725 Adjustable Mist 66402 67402 1 2 Barb x Male p oi B DISTRIBUTION SUPPLY P e dd 8 Barb End Plug TUBE 67726 E 66403 67403 Adjustable E Tubing Holder FlexMist A Barb Shut Off oo Stake 66190 amp Me ube 65721 66721 d ME 50 67300 67303 66404 67404 100 67301 Loop Stake 1 2 61442P Insect Water 1 2 Distribution 65731 667 31 Distribution Plug Tub 731 66731 5 67405 126 1 4 65730 66730 Multi S 66405 67405 50 67345 ulti Stream Dripper Ese d 2 Tubing Strap 66100 67100 FPI 6745 65715 66715 65716 66716 Inline Dripper 5 m 0 Tee amp Emitter N 82 EI 67452 1 4 SOAKER TUBE 1 4 High Pressure 66101 67101 98 Clanip Multi As PH Elbow Drilled Soaker 66710 67710 co EE VE 67450 Tubing 60 66105 67105 S 67105 ES unch Too 68105 3 2 EndCa A 1285 22 1 67462 1 4 Porous Bl 66756 7 Bo a 6733 2 GPH Shut Off Valve 2067330 65200 66200 FE 646 5733 4GPH 65201 66201 67201 30 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 31 p p
10. on RETROFIT PROJECTS SECTION i 2 CONTAINER PLANTS AND SHRUBS Replacing hand watering with Drip Irrigation Connect an 8 Port or a 4 Port Adjustable Manifold to an exposed shrub riser If a vacant riser is not available use a Saddle Adapter to connect to the sprinkler line Remove Caps and attach Distribution Supply Line to each 14 Barb Run each Distribution Supply Line to each container Use X4 Tube Straps to hold tube in place Window boxes and large containers may require more than one line IMPORTANT A single Distribution Supply Line should not exceed 30 Flush lines to clear any debris Select the appropriate Drip Irrigation Dripper for each container and plant 16 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide Common RETROFIT PROJECTS SECTION 2 HANGING BASKETS AND WINDOW BOXES Use Orbir s FlexMist part 66190 or Adjustable Mist Sprayer part 66191 or 67191 POTTED PLANTS Use Orbir s Multi Stream on a Stake part 66105 67105 or 68105 or a Micro Bubbler on a Stake part 67110 SHRUBS Use Orbit s Low Volume Sprinkler Head on 12 Stake See Parts List at end of manual for spray pattern options I Adjust the flow rate by tu
11. r may be required for large trees or shrubs IMPORTANT Do not attach more than 57 2 GPH Pressure Compensating Drippers to a single 2 Distribution Supply Line Tube Stake Pressure Compensating Dripper Q Distribution Supply Line Supplies needed Universal Male Adapter part 67454 or 67470 Distribution Supply Tubing part 67345 or 67346 4 End Cap part 67462 67444 67468 14 Loop Stake part 61442P 65731 or 66731 Punch Tool part 61285 or 67756 1 Barbed Couplers part 66402 or 67402 or the 4 Barbed Assortment Pack part 66431 or 67431 14 Distribution Supply Tube part 67300 67301 or 67303 Tube Stakes part 6572 or 66721 Pressure Compensating Dripper part 66205 67205 66206 67206 or 68206 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 27 NOTES 28 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide ORBIT DniPMASTER Parts List SECTION MANIFOLDS FAUCET 0 2 00 ON i P lt E x Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 8 Port Manifold 61008P 66000 67000 4 Port Manifold 66005 67005 4 Port Manifold 61004D 66025 67025 1 2 MPT 2 Port Manifold 67035 2 Port Manifold 66030 67030 1 2 Female Pipe Threaded Shru Adapter with Threaded Outlet 67056 1 2 Ris
12. rigation valve is ideal for medium to large Drip Irrigation projects This application is most commonly used for gardens large flower beds shrubs trees and desert landscaping IMPORTANT e Contact the local water district for code requirements e Before digging contact utility companies to mark utility lines Connection to a designated valve consists of 9 Irrigation Valve manual or automatic El Y Filter model 67736 Note Using a filter not designed for Drip irrigation may cause damage Distribution Supply Tubing part 67345 or 67346 or 4 PVC Pipe COMMON APPLICATIONS 1 Gardens page 23 2 Desert Landscaping page 25 22 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide Common PROJECTS SECTION 8 GARDENS Water Supply Connect 4 PVC to the end of the Y Filter and run the PVC pipe down the center of the garden Attach a Slip x Threaded Tee for each row Use an Automatic Drain Valve on the end of the pipe and on any low sections of the PVC pipe ijma ij Dia Screw Risers on each Tee extending 6 to 8 above ground Attach an Orbit 4 Port Adjustable Manifold on each riser Remove manifold caps and attach Soaker Tube to each 4 Barb Run Soaker Tube along the base of each plant Tip Use Metal Loop Stakes to hold the 4 Soaker Tube in place
13. rning the flow control screw Flow Control Continued on next page Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 17 DripMaster Common RETROFIT PROJECTS SECTION E 2 Supplies Needed 8 Port Adjustable Manifold part 61008P or 67000 Or 4 Port Adjustable Manifold part 66005 or 67005 The appropriate Drip Irrigation Sprinkler listed above 14 Tube Straps part 65715 or 66715 14 Distribution Supply Tube part 67300 67301 or 67303 18 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide Common RETROFIT PROJECTS SECTION 3 FLOWER BEDS GROUND COVER SHRUBS AND LARGE PLANTS Replacing inefficient shrub heads with Drip Irrigation Remove shrub heads from risers and replace with Full Flow 4 Port Manifolds Remove Barb Caps from the manifolds and attach Distribution Supply Lines to each exposed 14 Barb Run individual 14 Distribution Supply Line to each Low Volume Sprinkler Head Flush lines to clear any debris IMPORTANT Full Flow Manifolds do Aot have an internal pressure regulator To avoid high pressure failures install 14 High Pressure Clamps on all 4 connections IMPORTANT A single Distribution S
14. run the Distribution Supply Line to each sprinkler location Cut tubing to desired length IMPORTANT Keep Drip Tubing lengths to less than 30 Attach the On Stake Low Volume Sprinkler to each 14 Distribution Supply Line Remove the End Cap and turn on water to flush system replace cap Rotate the flow control knob to adjust flow rate IMPORTANT The maximum recommended number of Low Volume Sprinklers per Y4 supply line is 16 at medium flow setting 8 at the maximum setting Supplies needed V Distribution Supply Tube part 67300 67301 or 67303 1 Barbed Couplers part 66402 or 67402 or the 4 Barbed Assortment Pack part 66431 or 67431 Low Volume Sprinkler on Stake part 67135 67136 67137 or 67138 Y Loop Stake part 61442P 65731 or 66731 Punch Tool part 61285 or 67756 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 11 DripMaster Common Hoss Faucet PROJECTS SECTION SMALL TREES amp SHRUBS WANS DAN Rly e A QA Distribution Supply Line Lay the Distribution Supply Line next to the base of your plants shrubs and trees Install a 4 End Cap at the end of the tubing Use Loop Stakes to hold in place Hole Punch Punch holes on top of the Distribution Supply Line next to the base of each plant shrub or tree Insert the barbed end of a 4 GPH Flag Dripper into the hole If needed attach Distribution Supply Line to the end
15. t Landscaping ntt ctn Page 25 Orbit DripMaster Parts List sss Page 29 Installation Guide Berore You BEGIN 4 Installation Guide WATER SOURCES Drip Irrigation Systems can be connected to any of the following water sources Select the best option for you Outside Hose Faucet Existing Underground Sprinkler System Direct Connection to an Irrigation Valve Obtain a water pressure gauge available at most home improvement stores and attach it to your source of water Drip Irrigation systems are designed to operate between 15 35 PSI high water pressure may cause system failure 1 For Hose Faucet Connection proceed to the next page 2 For Connection to Existing Underground Sprinkler System Retrofit proceed to page 14 3 For Connection to a Designated Irrigation Valve proceed to page 22 Installation Guide 5 DripMaster To A Hose Faucet SECTION El CONNECTING TO AN OUTSIDE HOSE FAUCET An outside hose faucet is one of the simplest ways to connect your Drip Irrigation system A Orbit TIP For complete hands free watering install an Orbit Electronic Hose Timer
16. ter and attach a Universal Male Adapter part 67454 or 67470 Next attach Distribution Supply line to the exposed end See the top of page 26 IMPORTANT Use a Pressure Regulator to avoid damage to the Drip Irrigation system Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 25 DripMaster Q Pressure Regulator Y Filter Universal Male Adapter Distribution Supply Line Threaded Coupler sold separately Bl Run Distribution Supply Line next to plants shrubs and trees you intend to water Next install a End Cap Use Loop Stakes to hold the line in place Hole Punch Punch a hole in the Distribution Supply Line for each shrub or tree Next insert a 4 Barbed Coupler into each hole Connect the 14 Distribution Supply Line to each of the exposed Barbed Couplers and run it to the base of each shrub or tree Cut tubing to desired length IMPORTANT A single Distribution Supply Line should not exceed 30 26 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide Remove the 14 End Cap and turn on water to flush Distribution Supply Line then replace cap to flush 4 Distribution Supply Lines Attach a Pressure Compensating Dripper to each 4 Distribution Supply Line To hold dripper in place next to the base of the shrub or tree use a Tube Stake Note More than one 4 Distribution Supply Line with Pressure Compensating Drippe
17. upply Line should not exceed 30 Continued on next page Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 19 DripMaster Common RETROFIT PROJECTS SECTION i 2 FLOWER BEDS AND GROUND COVER Attach a Low Volume Sprinkler Head on 12 Stake spaced no more than 10 apart See Parts List for spray pattern options or Multi Stream Dripper on a stake spaced no more than 3 apart part 66105 67105 or 68105 more than 10 apart Note Adjust the flow rate by turning the flow control on each Drip Irrigation sprinkler head 20 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide Common RETROFIT PROJECTS SECTION 3 SHRUBS AND LARGE PLANTS Use Orbit s Multi Stream Dripper on a Stake next to each shrub or large plant part 66105 67105 or 68105 Note Adjust the flow rate by turning the flow control on each Drip Irrigation Sprinkler Head Supplies needed Full Flow 4 Port Manifold part 61004 66025 or 67025 The appropriate Drip Irrigation sprinkler head listed above 14 Distribution Supply Tube part 67300 67301 or 67303 V High Pressure Clamps part 66710 or 67710 Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide 21 DripMaster Direct CoNNECTION To AN IRRIGATION VALVE SECTION CONNECTION TO A DESIGNATED IRRIGATION VALVE Direct connection to an underground ir
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