Antelco eZyvalve 4 User manual

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Introduction
Please read and understand instructions fully before beginning
installation of your eZyvalve®4.
The eZyvalve®4 must be connected to a 24Vac irrigation controller.
eZyvalve®4 is suitable for use in damp, wet and rainy conditions.
eZyvalve®4 is not to be used for continuously submerged
applications.
When designing your irrigation system, refer to your local building
codes for plumbing and electrical requirements.
If the water supply is non-potable, you may need filtration. Contact
your local irrigation contractor / supplier for further advice.
Flushing the mains before connection and the irrigation lines after
connection minimizes the risk of small particles in the water affecting
the performance of the valves and downstream micro irrigation
components.
In freezing climates, winterization is needed to remove water from the
irrigation system to ensure that freezing and the expansion of water do
not damage the components. This may be accomplished by draining
the system.
eZyvalve®4 contents:
(a) 2 stainless steel screws with sealing washers
(b) 1 lid with “O” ring
(c) 1 Dryconn®electrical wire connector (large)
(d) 4 Dryconn®electrical wire connectors (small)
(e) 1 cable gland suitable for #18 AWG 5-core
multi-strand direct burial cable
(f) 1 washer for cable gland
(g) 1 hexagonal nut for cable gland
(h) 1 eZyvalve®4 valve box with 4 inbuilt 24Vac solenoid
valves with 7” cables
You will need:
* A 24Vac programmable irrigation controller
* A suitable length for your application of #18 AWG
5-core multi-strand direct burial controller cable
* Plumbers thread-seal tape
* Wire cutters and / or wire strippers
* Screw drivers (to suit controller screws and cross /
slotted head screws for valve box lid)
(e)
(g)
(f)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(h)
(a)
eZyvalve®4 Pressure Loss
Flow Rate (gpm) Pressure Loss (psi)
3 5
4 9
5 14
6 20
7 27
8 34
Operating Specifications
Flow: 3 gpm to 8 gpm
Pressure: 5 psi to 180 psi
Ambient Temperature: 35°F to 140°F
Electrical: 24Vac, inrush current 291 mA,
holding current 237 mA @ 60 Hz

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Installation instructions
Water Connections
Note: it may be easier to pre-wire the controller cable (instruction 2-5)
before installing the eZyvalve®4 in the ground.
1. Connect the water supply to the ¾” NPT inlet thread of the
eZyvalve®4 valve box (h). Use only plumber’s thread tape to seal
threads - do not use pipe sealant paste. Connect your irrigation lines
to each of the four ¾” NPT threaded outlets.
Cap unused outlets. (Fig 1)
Wiring Connections
2. Assemble the cable gland (e) by removing the hexagonal nut (g)
and pushing the cable gland (e) through the hole in the end of the
eZyvalve®4 box (h), with the washer (f) on the outside of the box.
Replace the hexagonal nut (g) on the inside of the box and tighten.
(Fig 2)
3. Loosen the hexagonal sealing nut on the outside of the cable gland
(e) and push the controller cable through the gland, allowing enough
cable inside for connection to the solenoid leads. Ensure the outer
sheathing of the cable penetrates through the cable gland. Strip 3” of
outer sheath from the controller cable ensuring you do not damage the
inner cores. Next, strip ½” of insulation from the end of each inner
wire and align any frayed strands. (Fig 3)
4. Use the large black and gray wire connector (c) to join one wire
from each solenoid to the common (white) wire from the controller (it
does not matter which of the two wires on each solenoid is connected
to the common). Place the wires to be joined together, with the ends
of the insulation even. Twist the connector clockwise onto the wires,
pushing firmly until hand tight. Do not over tighten. While tightening,
wipe sealant in and around the wires and the opening. Do not reuse
wire connectors. (Fig 4 and Fig 6 wiring diagram)
5. Using one of the four smaller black and white wire connectors (d),
connect the second wire from solenoid valve #1 to one of the
remaining controller cable wires (eZyvalve®4 solenoid valves are
numbered 1 to 4 in line with the outlet, inside the box). Repeat with
the other connectors until all the solenoids have been connected. By
checking the wire color at your irrigation controller, you can ensure
that the valve numbering sequence matches that of the controller.
(Fig 6 wiring diagram)
(continued overleaf)
(Fig 3)
(Fig 4)
(Fig 2)
(Fig 1)

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6. Pull excess controller cable back through the cable gland to adjust
for excess wire in the valve box and tighten the hexagonal sealing nut
on the outside of the valve box. Ensure a small length of the outer
sheathing of the cable still penetrates through the cable gland.
7. Arrange connectors and wires to allow proper closure of the lid.
Push the lid (b) in place, making sure the “O” ring seal and seat are
clean to ensure sealing. Insert and tighten the lid screws (a),
checking that the rubber washers are in place on the screws to
maintain a seal. (Fig 5)
Controller Connections
Refer to your 24 Vac irrigation controller instructions to connect the
controller cable to the controller terminals. Before making these
connections, ensure power to controller is OFF.
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(Fig 5)
(Fig 6 wiring diagram)
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