Orbit 37772 Installation Guide
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1. MAIN LINE TO REAR MANIFOLD A MAIN LINE J MAIN SPRINKLER SHUT OFF VALVE Valve Manifold Location One valve will be used for each zone Valves that are grouped together are called a manifold It s common to install one manifold in the front yard and one in back Mark the Location on Your Plan Tip The valve manifold s should be installed in an accessible location away from heavy foot traffic where it is easy to operate and service It s also a good idea to locate the manifold on elevated ground to avoid water accumulating around the valves Plan Backflow Prevention A backflow prevention device is used to stop foreign material from siphoning back into the main water supply The local code information you gathered from your water district should include the type of device to install and where and how it should be installed Plan a location for your backflow prevention device and draw it on your layout Three common types A AAA Double Chec2. CREATING WATERING ZONES OR STATIONS 7 A watering zone or station consists of a group of sprinklers attached to one valve The number of heads per zone will be determined in this section Purpose of Zones Zones are designed to e Maintain adequate water flow for optimal spray coverage Avoid dry patches e Separate areas based on watering requirements Shade vs Full Sun Areas Lawn vs Shrubs Important e Do not mix sprinkler types in the same zone e g Gear Drive Impacts Pop Ups and Bubblers e Do not exceed the maximum sprinkler heads recommended per zone e Use the recommended pipe size in this guide Smaller diameter pipe will decrease the water flow Group Heads of Same Type in the Same Area Starting with large area heads use the following example as a guide e Identify all large area heads on your drawing Divide Large Area Heads into Zones STEP 1 Maximum Heads Per Zone Use the following information collected earlier to determine zone capacity e Main Line Size e Water Pressure PSI e Large area head selected Use Orbit s Quick Reference Chart 1 Page 20 to determine the maximum heads per zone for your sprinkler system Large area heads circled 8 Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp
3. 40 1 73 Draw Property to Scale 10 T GRASS 40 Include e 11 Mr Buildings sidewalks patios driveways and trees 13 48 x 70 GRASS FLOWERS J 1 Label PATIO lt 14 20 Grass flower beds and water meter DRIVEWAY location 10 LET ORBIT DESIGN YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM Instead of continuing on to the next section go to www orbitonline com and use the free sprinkler system design program What you receive TIME SAVING TIP e Detailed color coded drawings with Sprinkler placement and spray patterns Layouts of individual sprinkler zones stations Valve and sprinkler pipe placement e Step by step assembly instructions e Detailed parts list for PVC or Poly Pipe systems e Quick turn around Completed in about 2 days SELECT HEADS 5 Select sprinkler heads you would like to use for each area and make a note of each type on your drawing Select Head Type for Each Section Sprinklers are generally divided into three categories e Large Area Sprinklers Areas larger than 25 x 25 Medium Area Sprinklers Areas smaller than 25 x 25 9 Small Area Sprinklers Areas with flowers shrubs and ground cover Note Refer to page 22 Selecting Your Products to determi
4. Layout Guide Orbit Easy step by step une Stempayout ground sprinkler I HEF mr FEA ee D ed ig es ST ARS ara 5 igs 8788 4 ET LT he Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp Design 3 4 Water Service Line for House LC Main Sprinkler Compression Shut Off Tee Water Meter Spring Loaded Pop Up with Adjustable Nozzle 1 S Pre Assembled D Swing Joint WHY INSTALL AN UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM 9 Conserve Water amp Money Reduce over watering and water when evaporation levels are low e Save Time Enjoy a beautiful yard and spend more time doing the things you like e Increase Property Value Greener thicker lawns shrubs and trees make your property more attractive 9 Eliminate Yard Clutter Eliminate the ugly tangle and yellow marks left by unsightly garden hose CHECK LOCAL CODES 2 Water District Call your local water district for requirements concerning permits plumbers backflow prevention and pipe requirements 2 Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp Design Sprinkler Main Sprinkler ern Line 1 ntl oiphon Device Lateral Sprinkler Lin
5. e Not enough overlap e No coverage in center On narrow strips of grass use strip pattern spray heads and space them evenly apart These heads may be used for narrow strips up to 4 feet wide Place Heads in Corners 9 Begin by placing a sprinkler in each corner on your drawing e Use a compass to draw the spray pattern mT d i Note Use chart 2 on page 20 to obtain spray er i distance I r are 1 0 7 I i 1 1 7 I be 1 0 ae 8 I 1 w l s 1 s I ol C arama oar oro O a Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide 7 Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp Design T Add Heads and 5 gt 9 Adjust Spacing e Add sprinklers along E 0 the sides or center to increase coverage LE l i E
6. gt TS EE length of the tee Slip Joint Tee To House 3 Y e Install nuts and washers on each Water Service Line side of the pipe e Insert the slip joint tee and tighten the nuts with a wrench Main Sprinkler Line Shut Off Valve Non Freezing Area SR Install a Gate or Ball valve after the tee and System sams cover it with an Orbit valve box to protect it Shut Off OS and for easy access to the valve Valve e Use fittings to install a Gate or Ball valve Water Meter on the tee e Turn on water to flush line of debris e Cover with an Orbit valve box Slip Joint Tee Important Frost Areas or Basement Located Water Meters Do not use the example above if you are connecting to a water supply line that is located in an area with freezing temperatures or a line that has a water meter located in the basement For help in making the proper connections go to www orbitonline com for detailed recommendations or contact your home improvement center BACKFLOW PREVENTION 4 1 Install a back flow prevention device if required Use local code information to determine e What type of device is required 9 How it needs to be installed e Who ts authorized to install it 14 Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Orbit gt WaterMaster Installation DIG TRENCHES 5 Using the painted lines as your guide see System Layout Page 13 dig trenches to the depth required
7. Connection makes wiring valves easy Just plug in the valve jack into the water tight Snap Wire housing and insert sprinkler wire into the other side No confusing wiring or messy grease caps see page 22 for more info Run Sprinkler Wires to Timer Most often you can use an existing sprinkler pipe trench to run your sprinkler wire In areas of frequent digging a conduit pipe is used to protect the wire Wiring Your Sprinkler Timer _ Unplug your timer from the power source if hard wired i 1 turn off appropriate breaker switch or remove fuse 9 Connect each colored sprinkler wire to a separate Common Wire numbered terminal on the timer Wire from Valve 1 e Connect the white common wire to the common E terminal on the timer O E ES e Restore power to your timer e To test proper wiring manually run each station from the timer BURYING SPRINKLER PIPE AND VALVES 2 Before Burying Trenches 1 Check all fittings heads and valves for leaks 2 Adjust sprinkler height to proper level 3 Adjust each head for proper spray pattern and spray distance Use your drawings as a reference 4 Cover manifolds with an Orbit valve box Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide 19 Orbit gt WaterMaster Appendix APPENDIX Chart 1 QUICK REFERENCE MAXIMUM HEADS PER
8. Design QUICK REFERENCE MAXIMUM HEADS PER ZONE ESTIMATES Example We have determined that our home has a Main Line size of 3 4 with a Static Water Pressure of 60 psi Based on a oer i BT 20 able aire w 0 0 Reference we see that we cannot use 3 WATER PRESSURE PSI Voyager II nee more than three Voyager sprinklers in Saturn llle the same zone STEP 2 Identifying Sprinklers in a Zone Begin grouping large area heads ensure you do not ex ceed your Maximum Heads per zone number Example Since we determined in our example above that 3 Voyager II heads is the maximum zone capacity we grouped all large area heads into 2 zones Step 3 Medium and Small Area Head Zones Repeat steps 1 amp 2 to determine and identify zones for Medium Areas Heads Repeat again for Small Area Heads Step 4 Number Each Zone e Assign a number to each zone Station 5 Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide 9 Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp Design PLAN VALVE PLACEMENT 8 You ll need to select a location for your main shut off valve and the best location for the sprinkler valve manifold Main Shut Off Valve The Main Sprinkler Shut Off valve is the valve that shuts off water to the entire sprinkler system Connection to the main water supply is downstream of your water meter Mark the location on your plan FRONT VALVE MANIFOLD
9. Ki 4 15 AR 5 4 5 af ail gt 1 i W Sad 1 1 8 1 i i 4 k 3 5 1 ore 44 Medium Area Heads Commonly used in front and side yards 9 Spring Loaded Pop Up with adjustable pattern Easy to adjust pattern 25 360 e Spring Loaded Pop Up with fixed pattern Medium Area Heads Available in Full 1 2 1 4 and strip pattern nozzle Pop up heads amp Flush heads Spacing 10 to 15 feet Small Area Heads Commonly used for flooding flower beds and ground cover or to spot water trees and shrubs e Mushroom Bubbler II Adjustable flow Note Orbit DripMaster is a water saving alternative to small area heads Go to www orbitonline com for more information Small Area Heads Stream amp Bubbler heads Spacing 3 to 5 feet 6 Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp Design PLAN HEAD PLACEMENT 6 Head to Head Coverage aes Proper sprinkler placement allows even watering and reduces dry patches Proper placement requires e Head to head coverage Each sprinkler should spray to the head beside and across it e Equal spacing between heads Permits uniform water distribution Placement Example Good e Good Overlap e Head to head coverage Placement Example Bad a There is not enough overlap The center is not getting water
10. ZONE ESTIMATES MAIN LINE SIZE WATER PRESSURE PSI SCH 40 PVC IT ECS AR ImpactSprinkiors RE A OO EE EE ems 1 1 2 Pop Up amp ShubSprayHead 4 1 5 9 sm 4 Shrub Bubbler ji 4 49 8 9 8 San os es aa eS 5 Saumies AE 3 4 5 e ES Impact Sprinklers OT 8 1 1 2 a 4 5 Pop Up amp Shrub Spray Head eee l Sars Strip Patten 3 4 5 7 8a w Shrub Bubbler a ee eee IO ET With pre installed nozzle Important These figures are based on a typical sprinkler system Based on an average flow rate of 1 6 GPM per head Before burying sprinkler pipe run each zone to confirm adequate Adjustment set below 1 2 flow spray coverage Chart 2 Chart 3 SPRINKLER HEAD TO HEAD SPACING GUIDE VOYAGER II POP UP GEAR DRIVE HEAD NOZZLES 30 40 50 60 70 LARGE AREA SPRINKLERS 8 Gear Drives Voyager 20 40 Saturn 15 30 Impact Sprinklers 20 40 1 2 Brass Impact 25 45 MEDIUM AREA SPRINKLERS Adjustable Nozzle 10 15 SHRUB AND FLOWER Factory installed 7 nozzle Spacing 20 45 Bubbler Bubbler Spray distance adjusted by diffuser pin Important Befo
11. sprinklers are subject to contact with vehicles and yard equipment Features e Easy to Adjust Spray Pattern 25 to 360 9 Spacing 10 10 15 9 Available in 2 and 4 Pop Up Height e 5 Year Warranty Voyager 1 amp Saturn 11 Gear Drives The 1 Choice by Homeowners 9 Simple Pattern Adjustment 40 to 360 4 Pop Up Height Clears long grass e Easy to Adjust Spray Distance 20 to 40 Voyager II 15 to 30 Saturn Quiet and Smooth Rotating Spray 5 Year Warranty Dependable and trouble free performance Additional Nozzle Sizes Available 20 for Voyager and 3 for Saturn Voyager IF Model 55060 55061 Saturn IIF Model 55059 55069 Orbit Valve Box Durable long lasting construction Available e 20 Jumbo Rectangle Box e 12 Standard Rectangle Box 9 10 Round Box 9 6 Round Box e 32 to 54 Adjustable Curb Box Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Parts List Orbit gt WaterMaster PARTS LIST Automatic Timers amp Pump Start Relay Description Pump Start Relay Pre Assembled Manifolds Inline Part 2 Valve with Snap Wire Connection 3 Valve with Snap Wire Connection Anti siphon 2 Valve Anti Siphon Automatic Valves Inline 1 Male Threaded Jar Ti 1 Female Threaded Jar 1 Female Threaded Jar Top 3 4 Threaded 3 4 Threaded Anti siphon 3 4 Anti siphon Threaded 57461 57661 1 Anti sipho
12. zone e Use fittings elbow cross or tee for each lateral line Install Lateral Lines Fittings with Threaded Outlet a e Connect 3 4 lateral lines to gt the header line e Run lateral line to each sprinkler location e Install Tees or Elbow at each sprinkler location Freezing Areas Install Line Drains Replace with Manual Drain Lateral and Header Lines Canister Heads Install an automatic drain valve in the bottom inlet of all canisters End of Sprinkler Line Install an automatic drain valve after the last head on the end of each sloped line Low Spots Install a tee and automatic drain valve for low spots on sprinkler head lines Main Line Manifold Remove the end cap and install a ball or gate manual drain valve Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide 17 Installation INSTALL RISERS amp HEADS 0 Install Risers Without Heads Orbit gt WaterMaster Risers are designed to bring the sprinkler head up to ground height A wide selection of risers are available Select the riser that best fits your needs Swing Joints amp Riser Flex e Easy to adjust sprinkler height ES re ee e Resists impact and cracking 1 Swing Joint e Useful for placing heads in hard to reach areas Adju
13. ape G4 Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Installation INSTALLATION 1 Orbit gt WaterMaster This section will show you how to install your sprinkler system SYSTEM LAYOUT Marking Head and Pipe Location Begin by marking the entire layout e Use Orbit sprin kler flags to mark each head e Use ground paint to mark where sprin kler pipes will run Important Refer to your local code information for any regulations about connecting to the water main 9 Before digging contact utility companies and have them mark utility lines e Obtain permits if required e Always use gloves and safety goggles when installing CONNECT TO WATER MAIN Water Meter and Main Shut Off Dig Access Hole LAN 1 Dig to expose the water service line downstream from the meter DNS 4 W IN 1 4151 MI 4 2 Shut off the main water supply 3 located next to the meter Flo 3 Open a faucet to relieve pressure in the pipes Connect Here for Main Sprinkler Line Water Service Line for House Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide 13 Orbit gt WaterMaster Installation Connect to Main Line Install a Slip Compression Tee Shut Off Valve Water Meter e Clean off the water service pipe downstream from meter 7 N SY e Cut out a section of pipe half the
14. by local codes Important Refer to your local codes to determine how deep your header and lateral lines need to be Always contact your local utility companies before digging Methods for Digging Trenches By Hand Ideal for soft soils and very small jobs With Trenching Machine Available at equipment rental dealers Under Driveways and Sidewalks Use an Orbit Walkway Tunnel Kit part 53333 91129 to tunnel under obstacles ___ Sidewalk e Dig a trench on both sides e Attach a garden hose to the tunneling pipe e Turn on the garden hose faucet Work the pipe back and forth allowing the water spray to form a tunnel WORKING WITH PIPE 3 Decide whether you ll use PVC or Polyethylene pipe for your system Both types are easy to use but they are assembled differently Read about each type below to make your selection Birds eyeview Working with PVC Pipe e Using an Orbit cutting tool cut pipe to length and clean the end e Apply PVC primer and PVC cement using instructions provided elnsert pipe into fitting Working with Polyethylene Pipe e Using an Orbit cutting tool cut poly pipe to length eSlide a stainless steel clamp over the end of the pipe elnsert a barbed fitting into the pipe e Tighten the clamp over the pipe and fitting Warning Poly pipe should not be used for the main line to the manifold Sprinkler System Layout amp I
15. e 3 4 Manifold Header Line 1 Common Questions To Ask Your Water District e Is a permit required DYes oO No 9 15 a licensed plumber required for connecting to the main water supply DYes oO No e What type of backflow prevention device is required Double Check Pressure Vacuum Breaker Automatic Anti siphon Valve O Dual Check Valve e Climate Will pipes freeze in my area 1 Freezing Non Freezing e How deep should bury my pipes Pipe Depth e What type of pipe is required or recommended for my area Pipe type Utility Companies Before digging contact your local gas power telephone and cable companies to mark underground cables and pipelines on your property such as 1 385 1 Power 1 Other o Phone OTV amp Internet cables Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide 3 Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp Design MEASURE WATER FLOW 3 You need to determine the available water flow for your sprinkler system so you ll know how many sprinkler heads can run at one time Water flow is measured in gallons per minute or GPM Measure Your Water Pressure e Attach an Orbit pressure gauge part 53020 91130 to an unregulated outside faucet Unregulated means a line without a pressure regulator e Open the faucet and record the reading on the gauge No water should be running during the test PSI Measure the Main Water Service Line e Wrap a pi
16. ece of string around your main water service line then measure the length of the string e Use the table to convert the string length to pipe size diameter Note The main water service line is the pipe that runs from the water meter to the house If you re connecting to a line other than the main line measure the line that you will be connecting to DETERMINE SIZE OF SERVICE LINE SRE eee ve aw r Pipe Sie System Capacity Use the main line pipe size MAIN and pressure SCE CCE PAR ANS CRE AT ee ee LES PSI taken to determine the 5 gallons per 1 0 60 les 75 80 ss minute GPM capacity of your 100 120 130 140 150 160 17 5 system rm 11 5 13 5 150 180 17 5 18 5 200 21 0 WATER PRESSURE PSI GPM Capacity If an unregulated faucet is unavailable call the local water district for an estimated PSI Important If your water pressure exceeds 80 PSI use a pressure reducer Excessive pressure may damage system 4 Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp Design MEASURE amp DRAW PROPERTY 4 Measure your property and create a top down view on graph paper supplied in this guide Make the drawing to scale For example each one inch square represents 10 feet on the graph paper or each small square 1 foot
17. er Flex i 1 2 Male x Barb Elbow Riser Flex x Barb Elbow Riser Flex Pets 3 4 Male x 1 2 Barb Elbow Riser Flex x 1 2 Barb Elbow Riser Flex 1 2 x 50 Riser Flex 1 2 x50 Riser Flex Pipe Multi Flex Riser amp Cut Off Riser 1 2 x 6 Multi Flex 1 2 x 6 Cut Off 37112 37069 38500 23 PN 53251 Rev E www orbitonl Toll Free 1 800 488 12 LD o Lo GD OD o N 55 o es LL
18. ine The sprinkler heads located at the end of the line will have less water pressure than the heads located closer to the valve Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide 11 12 Orbit gt WaterMaster T Y 1 1 1 I pee ge oe Iin 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 ry l rO 1 i i E op TE D ES 4 H e 6 Planning amp Design Header Line Draw a header line from the mani fold to each zone Header lines will be intersected with lateral lines Sprinkler heads should not be installed on this line Use 1 Pipe Lateral Lines Draw lateral lines that connect the header line to sprinkler heads These lines should be branching not circular Use 3 4 pipe PLAN TIMER LOCATION Select a location near a power source a
19. k Pressure Vacuum Breaker Automatic Anti Siphon Valve Note For certain Canadian areas Dual Check Valves are used 10 Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp Design DIAGRAM PIPE LAYOUT You need to plan and draw the layout for your main sprinkler line and lines for each zone Main Sprinkler Line Draw the Main Sprinkler Line Route Use a direct route to draw the main sprinkler line from the main shut off valve to the front and back yard manifolds Important Your main sprinkler line should be 1 size larger than the water main supply line Fa 7 A ee FE Ee DS Ee ee eo ee eee EN NEI NU 1 d je 7 gt Header and Lateral Lines Guidelines Header lines Attaches to a valve and supplies water to the lateral lines e Do not use pipe smaller than 1 e Do not attach sprinklers to this line Lateral lines Pipe that branches off from the header line and supply water to the sprinkler heads 9 Do not use pipe smaller than 3 4 Good Layout Example This is a good layout because the water is evenly distributed between the lateral lines and individual sprinklers Bad Layout Example This is a bad layout because there is no header l
20. n Threaded Backflow Valve 3 4 Double Check Valve 3 4 Pressure Vacuum Breaker eae Boxes 12 12 Standard Rectangle 53029 32 to 54 Adjustable Curb Box Tools cutting tool Sprinkler flags flags 53333 Walkway tunnel kit Accessories enre Plastic Automatic Drain Valve 28 Curb 5 Steel Curb 5 Steel Curb Key Outdoor models Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Sprinkler Wire Description 7 Conductor 100 For up to 6 Valves 5 Conductor 100 For up to 4 Valves Sprinklers Large Area Voyager Gear Drive Saturn Saturn III Gear Drive Gear Drive Part 57088 57093 Oty 55060 55061 55059 55069 as Satellite Pop Up Impact Up Impact Medium Area Spring Loaded Pop Ups Spring Loaded Pop Up w Adjustable Pattern 4 Hard Top 2 Soft Top 4 Soft Top Spring Loaded Pop Up w Fixed Pattern 527 2 comersi 1 Small Area 54042 37330 Mushroom Bubbler Aluminum Riser 16 to 30 with Adjustable Nozzle iis ans Swing Ins 3 4 x 1 2 x 12 3 4 x 1 2 x 12 Pre Assembled Swing Joint 3 4 x 1 2 x 12 Pre Assembled Swing Joint Joint 1 2 1 2 Male x Female Swing Joint Elbow x Female 1 2 Male x Female Swing Joint Elbow Joint Elbow 3 4 3 4 Male x Female Swing Joint Elbow x Female 3 4 Male x Female Swing Joint Elbow Joint Elbow 1 2 Male x Barb Elbow Ris
21. n available Dual Program Easy to Program 2 independent programs Days of the week and Watering intervals Water Saving Rain Delay Feature Settings for 24 48 and 72 hours Up to 8 Start Times Per Day Ideal for new lawn and reducing run off Available in 4 and 6 Stations Dual Program With Wireless Remote Same features as the Dual Program timer with the addition of Wireless Remote Time Saver Ideal for installation testing maintenance and sprinkler adjustments Allows Operation of Individual Stations Up to 200 feet 6 Stations only Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide 21 Orbit gt WaterMaster 22 Appendix Pre Assembled Valve Manifolds Orbit valves continue to set a high standard for solid construction and reliability Pre Assembled Manifolds with Snap Wire e The most complete and reliable multi valve system e Installs in minutes e Snap Wire plug in system simplifies wiring e Works with PVC or Poly Pipe e 6 Year Warranty Available e Standard Inline 2 and 3 valves e Anti Siphon 2 valves Spring Loaded Pop Ups with Adjustable Nozzle A B 6 H Standard Top The standard plastic cap with an adjustable nozzle offers convenience ease and value for the homeowner Just set and Forget E Soft Top The Soft Top adds a soft cushioned rubberized cap Hard Top The Hard Top adds a metal cap for high traffic areas such as driveways and sidewalks where
22. nd where it s easy to access You ll need to be able to run sprinkler wire to each valve If you select a location outside the timer should be made for outdoor mounting or protected with a weather resistant box SPRINKLER WIRE Timer Placement amp Sprinkler Wire Route e Mark the planned location for the sprinkler timer e Draw the route the sprinkler wire will use to connect the timer to the front and rear manifolds Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp Design System Layout Graph Paper Helpful Tools Planning 50 or 100 Tape Measure Compass Pencil Ruler Orbit Pressure Gauge String Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide G1 5 Layout Graph Paper 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Graph Scale 1 10 orl 1111 11 1 or 10 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 Orbit gt WaterMaster Planning amp Design Installing Your Sprinkler System Helpful Tools Installation Ground Paint Orbit Sprinkler Flags Shovel Orbit Pipe Cutting Tool Screw Driver Adjustable Pliers Pipe Wrench Hacksaw Wire Cutter Striper Thread Seal T
23. ne the best sprinkler for your yard Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide 5 Planning amp Design Orbit gt WaterMaster Select Heads For Each Area Our example uses e Voyager in the back yard TREE Pop 9 Spring Loaded Pop Up with adjustable nozzle in the front and side yard 5 3 PATIO lt OYA e Mushroom bubblers In the front flower areas DRIVEWAY TREE Large Area Heads For large open areas such as backyards and play areas Space heads 15 to 45 apart depending on sprinkler type e Gear Drive Voyager and Saturn Easy to adjust Produces a smooth quiet rotating spray Closed case design resists clogging from grit sand and heavy grasses 9 Impact Satellite and 12 Brass Impact Simple and reliable flow through design that utilizes an efficient impact mechanism 5 j 5 mai 5 i a a 5 5 i Fi 8 at i Vi 1 35 1 1 1 i ee ae Pe i 1 are 1 Pr 5 ir a Ea Aree 3 3 Fd T 7 Li i i Voyager Spaced 20 to 40 Saturn III Spaced 15 to 30 Satellite Spaced 25 to 45 5 1
24. nstallation Guide 15 Installation INSTALL MAIN LINE 7 Use PVC schedule 40 or other pressure rated pipe to connect the main shut off valve to the valve manifold s Orbit gt WaterMaster Important Use pipe one size larger than your supply line Using pipe smaller than the main supply line will reduce your water flow and will lead to gaps in spray coverage For example use 1 pipe if your supply line is 3 4 Installing main line pressure rated pipe to front and back Water Meter Manifold Front Manifold INSTALL MANIFOLD 8 The easiest way to install a manifold is with an Orbit Pre Assembled Manifold Purchase a manifold with one valve for each sprinkler zone e Installs in minutes e Works with both Poly Pipe and PVC Systems 9 Cost effective e Expandable for future sprinkler additions Note Anti siphon pre assembled manifolds are available for areas requiring use of an anti siphon valve Connecting the Manifold to the Main Line 9 Before connecting the manifold open the main shut off valve to flush dirt from the main sprinkler line 1 Male Threaded Fitting 9 Connect the Pre Assembled Manifold to the main sprinkler line using a 1 threaded fitting Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Orbit gt WaterMaster Installation CONNECT ZONES 9 Install Header Lines 9 Connect 1 pipe to each valve and run it to the assigned
25. re burying sprinklers check for head to head spray coverage Adjust if necessary 20 Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Orbit WaterMaster Appendix SELECTING THE BEST COMPONENTS FOR YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM Sprinkler Timers The timer is the brains for your underground sprinkler system that controls when and how long to irrigate your yard Orbit s line of timers are known for reliability ease of installation pro gramming simplicity and a 6 year warranty making Orbit Timers the 1 choice by homeowners Slide Switch The easiest timer to program with water saving features e Large Display with Text Messaging Easy to program easy to use 9 3 Independent Programs Days of Week Watering Intervals and Odd Even Days Water Saving Features Water Budgeting Rain Delay amp Rain Sensor ports 9 Slide Switch Feature One Touch sliding bar adjusts each station watering duration Ideal for lawn and micro irrigation 9 Pump or Master Valve Feature Available in 4 6 9 amp 12 Stations Outdoor version available Super Dial e Large Dial and Buttons Simplify programming 2 Independent Program Days of Week Watering Intervals and Odd Even Days Rain Delay Settings for 24 48 and 72 hours Screw Less Terminals No tools required Pump or Master Valve Feature Up to 8 Start Times Per Day Ideal for new lawn and reducing run off Available in 4 6 9 amp 12 Stations Outdoor versio
26. stable Height Multi Flex Risers 9 Comes in various lengths 99998 me i reas he Aluminum Riser with Adjustable Nozzle e Adjusts in Height as Plant Grows 16 to 30 e Easy Pattern Adjustment 25 to 360 Flush Sprinkler Lines Prior to Installing Heads e Ensure PVC glue has dried adequately e Turn on the main line sprinkler valve e Manually turn on one valve at a time see valve instruction booklet e Run each valve for a few minutes Installing Heads and Testing e Attach sprinkler heads to each riser and adjust the height to proper level e Place enough soil in the trench to stabilize heads but don t fill the trench e Manually turn on one valve at a time e Check for leaks Important Adjust heads for proper spray pattern and check for adequate head to head coverage 18 Sprinkler System Layout amp Installation Guide Orbit gt WaterMaster Installation CONNECTING SPRINKLER WIRE i Sprinkler wire consists of one white common and 4 or 6 colored strands The sprinkler wire needs to have at least one more wire strand than the number of valves being installed Wiring the Valves Using wire nuts and grease caps connect the wires as shown 9 Connect one wire from each valve to the white common sprinkler wire e Connect the 2nd wire from each valve to a separate color wire Tip Orbit s Pre Assembled Manifold with Snap Wire
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