Orbit 55200 Pulse Pop-Up Impact Sprinkler Head

User Manual - Transcript

• Page 1 - English - : Complete Sprinkler System Kit For instructions in Spanish visit orbitlonlinecom Para instrucciones en español visite orbitonlinecom WARNING Check Local Codes It is important that you check with your city county state and municipal water agencies to learn the local codes and permit requirements for sprinkler systems Call utility providers to mark utility lines Call before you dig in most areas dial 811 Call days in advance to give the utility companies time to mark their lines on your property CAUTION In order to keep your drinking water safe and free of hazards all faucets must be protected against the possibility of water flowing backwards from this irrigation system into the home If your faucet does not have a backflow device such as a vacuum breaker make sure to install one before attaching this sprinkler system The homes backflow device must be compliant with local and federal plumbing codes Orbit is not responsible for damage or harm caused by not installing and maintaining the appropriate backflow prevention device One Zone Kit Product List HOSE FAUCET TIMER HOSE TO 12quot BLULOCK ADAPTER HOSE TO 12quot BLULOCK ADAPTER BLULOCK AUTODRAIN BLULOCK AUTODRAIN 125 X 12quot BLULOCK PIPE 125 X 12quot BLULOCK PIPE BLULOCK THREADED TEE BLULOCK THREADED TEE SATURN GEAR DRIVE SPRINKLER WITH 75 GPM NOZZLES SATURN GEAR DRIVE SPRINKLER WITH 75 GPM NOZZLES BLULOCK ELBOW BLULOCK ELBOW PIPE CUTTER BLULOCK TEE BLULOCK TEE BLULOCK COUPLING BLULOCK COUPLING PRESSURE GAUGE 2Zone Kit Additional Product List If you purchased the Complete 2Zone Sprinkler System Kit you will have these additional items
• Page 2 - English - : STEP 1 Test Your Pressure Attach the pressure gauge to the desired hose faucet turn water on to find out how much pressure is available If pressure exceeds 80 psi it is recommended to use a pressure reducer If pressure is below 35 psi please note that this system may not work as designed STEP 2 Determining Sprinkler Head Spacing Your available pressure will determine how far your sprinkler heads will spray water Use this chart to help you determine how far apart to space your heads Distances are approximate and based on the Orbit recommended Ushaped design Performance will vary based on your design and whether or not you choose to use all of the sprinkler heads in the kit The spacing is based on the 75 nozzle provided with the kit Distance will vary if the nozzle is changed STEP 3 Prepare the BluLock Pipe Unroll the 125 coil of pipe making sure not to kink the pipe in the process Let the pipe rest in the sun for approximately one hour depending on how warm it is outside which will make the pipe easier to put into place While you are waiting for the pipe you can move on to the next few steps STEP 4 Design Your System For optimal coverage and health of your plants locate each sprinkler so that the spray distance reaches adjacent sprinklers Ideally the sprinkler heads spray pattern will spray over each head a short distance Orbit recommends the Ushaped design shown in this manual but this design can be adapted to the unique shape of your landscape To ensure proper pressure and spray coverage of your lawn do not put any more than three sprinkler heads on any length of pipe If you have the 2zone kit adapt this design for your second zone It is okay to have extra parts left over when you are done we added parts for varying layouts Spacing Chart 35 psi 50 psi 75 psi 15 ft 21 ft 24 ft 1524 ft Design for headtohead coverage
• Page 3 - English - : Hose Faucet Timer Hose to 12quot BluLock Adapter BluLock ElbowBluLock Elbow BluLock Threaded Tee BluLock Threaded Tee BluLock Threaded Tee BluLock Threaded Tee BluLock Threaded Tee BluLock Threaded Tee BluLock Coupling BluLock Coupling BluLock AutoDrain BluLock AutoDrain BluLock Tee Saturn Gear Drive Sprinkler Saturn Gear Drive Sprinkler Saturn Gear Drive Sprinkler Saturn Gear Drive Sprinkler Saturn Gear Drive Sprinkler Saturn Gear Drive Sprinkler Recommended Sprinkler System Design 1524 ft 1524 ft 1524 ft 1524 ft 1524 ft 1524 ft 1524 ft
• Page 4 - English - : STEP 5 Connect the Timer Connect the timer to the desired faucet and then connect the Hose to ½quot BluLock adapter to the timer STEP 6 Cut the Pipe Cut the pipe where tees elbows and couplings will be located Mark the BluLock pipe one inch from the end before installing the fittings This mark will help you know how far to push the fittings on to the BluLock pipe Dont worry if the pipe stays coiled it will straighten out as fittings are attached STEP 7 Connect the Fittings Connect the BluLock pipe to the Hose to BluLock adapter tees elbows and couplings where you made your cuts Make sure to push the pipe all the way into each fitting using the marking you made in Step 6 Attach sprinkler heads and autodrains to the appropriate fittings Autodrains allow water to purge the pipes reducing possible damage to your system This does not take the place of winterizing your irrigation system Be sure to properly winterize if you live in an area with freezing temperatures STEP 8 Test Your System Above ground place your pipes sprinkler heads and drains in the desired location Stake or secure your sprinkler heads to the ground so they will not move when you turn your water on to perform this test Turn your water on slowly Look for leaks BluLock fittings are designed to be removed in case adjustments are needed First make sure that your water is off then simply pull back on the blue tabs located at the end of the fitting push the pipe in twist the pipe then pull the pipe out Leave the water on If water does not reach from sprinkler head to sprinkler head see Step 9
• Page 5 - English - : STEP 9 Adjust Your Sprinklers Watch each sprinkler head as it rotates to ensure desired coverage You can also improve your coverage by moving sprinkler heads or adjusting the sprinkler with a flat head screw driver See the enclosed Saturn III Gear Drive Sprinkler manual for complete instructions on how to adjust the sprinkler head STEP 10 Digging Once you are satisfied with your system coverage it is time to dig down to bury the pipe Start by removing your sod dig down a few inches in rectangular or square shapes and pry up your sod Set the sod aside so that it can be put back in place later Dig down through your soil a total of eight inches The top of the sprinkler head should be level with the ground AutoDrains should be installed at the lowest elevation point in the system so that water can properly drain from it Dig the autodrain locations deeper than the rest of your pipe STEP 11 Clean Up Bury your trenches Shovel and rake soil back into the trench it came from making sure to compact your trench so soil will not settle and create a trip hazard in your yard Replace sod back over your trenches Clean up any extra material from your yard STEP 12 Program Your Timer See the included timer instruction manual on how to program your timer DistanceArc Need more help Try our online videos at orbitonlinecomsupport We have many helpful videos such as How to Perform a Water Pressure Test Saturn III Gear Drive Sprinkler by Orbit How to Program an Orbit Hose Faucet Timer find the timer model number appropriate for your system How to Winterize a Sprinkler System For help with your sprinkler design try wwwdesignorbitonlinecom Orbit North Salt Lake UT 84054 18004886156 orbitonlinecom 2019 Orbit Inc All rights reserved 5002024 rA