HYDRO-RAIN ORBIT SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNER User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Thank you for using ORBIT®SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNER™. In the following pages you will nd:
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rBecome Familiar with the Installation Guide
2rConsult a Local Expert and Check Local Codes
3rCall Utility Providers to Mark Utility Lines
4rPurchase Additional Materials
5r Install Backow Prevention Device and Shut-off Valve
6rMark Sprinkler, Trench and Manifold Locations
7rDig Trenches
8rInstall Valve Manifolds
9r
rInstall Pipe and Fittings for Sprinkler Zones
11 rInstall Auto-Drains (Freezing Areas only)
12 rInstall Sprinkler Timer
13 rInstall Sprinkler Wires
14 rTurn Water Source On
15 r
rTest Each Zone
17 rInstall Heads and Nozzles and Adjust Patterns
18 r Install Valve Boxes and Backll Trenches
19 rFine Tune Nozzles and Patterns
20 rSet Sprinkler Timer
WELCOME
CHECKLIST
Install Poly Mainline Pipe with Insert Fittings
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Please use the provided Checklist below as you go through the installation process to ensure you have an
irrigation system you will be proud of and enjoy for many years to come.
Please see www.irrigationdepot.ca for all Blu-Lock or Eco-Lock fittings.
If you have any questions or concerns please email us at [email protected]
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Check Poly Mainline and Manifolds for Leaks
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Step-by-Step Installation Guidelines
Personalized Sprinkler Plan - www.irrigationdepot.ca
Assembly and Installation Drawings
Personalized Parts List - www.irrigationdepot.ca

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1. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION GUIDE
We recommend that you read through the entire Installation Guide before you begin. Keep track of the
items not provided and make a list of those things you will need to purchase. This will help keep the
number of trips back to the store to a minimum.
2. CONSULT A LOCAL EXPERT AND CHECK LOCAL CODES
Before you begin consult a local sprinkler expert to learn the best practices for sprinkler
installation in your area.
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.
3. CALL UTILITY PROVIDERS TO MARK UTILITY LINES
Call before you dig – in most areas dial 8-1-1. We recommend you call well in advance to give the utility
companies time to mark their lines on your property.
The following table shows what each color represents in most areas. Please consult the marking service
provider or your utilities to better understand the color code used in your area.
UNIFORM COLOR CODE
RED Electric power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables
ORANGE Telecommunication, alarm or signal lines, cables or conduit
YELLOW Natural gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or other gaseous or ammable material
GREEN Sewers and drain lines
BLUE Drinking water
VIOLET Reclaimed water, irrigation and slurry lines
PINK Temporary survey markings, unknown/unidentied facilities
WHITE Proposed excavation limits or route
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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4. PURCHASE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Check that you received all the materials listed on the packing list that came with your delivery. Check the
packing list against the Installation Guide Parts List to determine what you need to buy at your local Home
hardware.
Following is a list of the additional items that you will need to install your system. Please check your
personalized parts list at the back of this guide for the section titled ADDITIONAL REQUIRED
SUPPLIES and add them to this list.
5. INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND SHUT-OFF VALVE
Check your local code to determine the backow prevention requirements for your area. You may need to
hire a professional to do the installation. Following are a few examples of backow prevention devices.
r4" or 5" Trenching Shovel
rTrenching Machine (optional)
rRound-nosed Shovel
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Latex-dipped Work Gloves
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Double Check Valve Assembly Reduced Pressure Backow Preventer
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker / Anti-Siphon Valve
5. (CONT’D)
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Poly Pipe
Insert Fittings
Poly Pipe Cutters
100' Measuring Tape
Marking Paint
Marking Pen
PTFE Pipe Tape

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5. INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND SHUT-OFF VALVE (CONT’D)
If you are using an
atmospheric vacuum
breaker or anti-siphon
valve, you must place he
shut-off valve before the
backow prevention.
This design plan
does not apply to
anything before
this point;
homeowner is
responsible for
ensuring system
complies with
local codes
including backow
prevention, etc.;
consult a licensed
plumber
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A1
3/4" or 1" Poly Pipe
3/4" or 1" PVC Ball Valve
Supply Line
Water Flow
To Manifolds
We recommend that you
install a 3/4" or 1" PVC Ball
Valve immediately following
the backflow prevention
device.

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6. MARK SPRINKLER, TRENCH AND MANIFOLD LOCATIONS
Before you begin this step you should study the maps carefully
and make adjustments to head placement, sprinkler zones,
piping, and manifold placement as necessary.
Please note that the maps provided are for guidance only and
can and should be adjusted based on actual conditions (i.e.
utilities, window wells, trees, etc.).
Use sprinkler ags to mark each head location. Use a
measuring tape to help ensure even spacing between heads in
the same zone.
Once the ags are all placed use marking paint to outline the
location of each manifold and all trenches. Remember the
24" safety zone for utility lines and adjust your trenches and
manifolds accordingly.
Manifold Caution: Do not place manifolds near stairwells,
window wells, utilities, or in areas with a downward slope to
the house; avoid areas where the manifolds will be an
annoyance or hazard, such as walkways or the middle of play areas.
Trench Caution: Trench at least 2' away from any structures, foundations, window wells, stair wells, utilities
or any other areas which are highly susceptible to water damage in the event of broken sprinkler lines or
equipment.
Double check your trenching lines with your plan to make sure you have minimized the trenching and that
no trenches or manifolds were forgotten.
7. DIG TRENCHES
Before you dig it is important that you check with your city, county, state and water municipality agencies
to ensure you are installing in compliance with local code and permit requirements.
You may chose to dig the trenches by hand or you can hire a professional to do it for you using a trenching
machine. This is usually the best route if signicant trenching is required or if the ground is hard. You may
also consider renting a trenching machine and do it yourself if local code permits.
Trenches that will have more than four pipes in them need to be widened to accommodate all the pipes.
Trenches should not be less than 8" deep. If freezing is a concern then trenches should be at least 12"
deep. If you are installing anti-siphon valves please reference section 8 for placement guidance.
C

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8. INSTALL VALVE MANIFOLDS
For each valve box dig a 26" x 20" hole to the recommended
depth (shown below). For best installation the valve box should
run parallel to the pipe trench as shown to the right.
Add 2" of crushed rock to serve as a drainage base for the
valve manifold.
Place the valve box platform and valve box on the base of
crushed rock. Lay a 2 x 4 across the hole to ensure the top of
the valve box is level with the ground (as shown below).
Assemble all the manifolds called out on the MAINLINE
MAP - example A2 - A4 . Match the assembly call out with
one of the following assembly drawing pages. Use the
assembly drawings as your guide.
Do not make any Poly or PVC pipe and glued connections at
this point. We will walk you through that in another step.
If A6 is called out on a SPRINKLER ZONE MAP then
reference assembly A6 in the following pages for instructions
on creating a drip zone valve.
Prepare the valve box platform for the manifold by removing
one front knockout for each valve in the manifold. Remove the
side knockout that is closest to the water source connection.
Place each manifold in its respective valve box platform.
Side Knockout
Side KnockoutFront Knockouts
20"
26"
2"BaseofCrushedRock
RecommendedDepth11"
6"StandardValveBox(OB53213)
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ValvePlatformBase(OB53230)
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1 VALVE MANIFOLD A2
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
from source
connection
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
See Section 9
Install Mainline Pipe
A3/4" or 1" Poly Adapter - 57188 or 57189
BSwivel Double Union - 57184
C1 Port Manifold - 57181
D1" Swivel Adapter - 57199
E1" Jar Top Valve - 57461
F3/4" Transition Adapter - 57187
G3/4" Blu-Lock x 3/4" FPT Adapter - 37379
HManifold End Cap - 57197
A
A
B
B
C
D
D
E
F
G
H
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
Outlet to next manifold (only
applicable if there is another
manifold after this one)
Use poly insert fittings and double clamps
for each connection on the mainline.

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2 VALVE MANIFOLD A3
A3/4" or 1" Poly Adapter - 57188 or 57189
BSwivel Double Union - 57184
C2 Port Manifold - 57182
D1" Swivel Adapter - 57199
E1" Jar Top Valve - 57461
F3/4" Transition Adapter - 57187
G3/4" Blu-Lock x 3/4" FPT Adapter - 37379
HManifold End Cap - 57197
from source
connection
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
See Section 9
Install Mainline Pipe
Outlet to next manifold (only
applicable if there is another
manifold after this one)
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
A
B
H
A
B
D
D
E
F
G
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
C
Use poly insert fittings and
double clamps for each
connection on the mainline.

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3 VALVE MANIFOLD A4
A3/4" or 1" Poly Adapter - 57188 or 57189
BSwivel Double Union - 57184
C2 Port Manifold - 57182
D1" Swivel Adapter - 57199
E1" Jar Top Valve - 57461
F3/4" Transition Adapter - 57187
G3/4" Blu-Lock x 3/4" FPT Adapter - 37379
HManifold End Cap - 57197
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
A
A
B
B
C
D
D
E
F
G
H
from source
connection
See Section 9
Install Mainline Pipe
Outlet to next manifold (only
applicable if there is another
manifold after this one)
Use poly insert fittings and
double clamps for each
connection on the mainline.
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe

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4 VALVE MANIFOLD A5
A3/4" or 1" Poly Adapter - 57188 or 57189
BSwivel Double Union - 57184
C2 Port Manifold - 57182
D1" Swivel Adapter - 57199
E1" Jar Top Valve - 57461
F3/4" Transition Adapter - 57187
G3/4" Blu-Lock x 3/4" FPT Adapter - 37379
HManifold End Cap - 57197
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
See Section 9
Install Mainline Pipe
Use poly insert fittings and
double clamps for each
connection on the mainline.
from source
connection
3/4" or 1" Blu-Lock Pipe
Outlet to next manifold (only
applicable if there is another
manifold after this one)
B
B
A
A
B
C
H
D
D
E
F
G

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DRIP ZONE ASSEMBLY A6
Step 1: Remove valve from manifold Step 2: Remove adapter from valve
Step 6: Reattach valve to manifold
Step 3: Put 5 complete turns of tape around the
threads of each end of the Filter Pressure Regulator
Step 4: Thread the Filter Pressure
Regulator into the valve until snug
Step 5: Thread 1" FPT x 3/4" Blu-Lock Adapter onto the
Filter Pressure Regulator until snug
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9. InSTAll PVC MAInlInE PIPE
Starting from the Water Source Connection lay and
connect the PVC pipe going to the manifolds (see
“Working with PVC” in the appendix of this guide for
additional information).
As the mainline passes in front of a manifold
complete the following steps to connect the mainline
to the manifold as shown. Cut the water source pipe
about 2" past the wall of the manifold hole. Prime and
glue the PVC coupling, elbow, and tee to sections
of PVC pipe. Carefully measure the sections of pipe
before you prime and glue. Then prime and glue the
coupling to manifold and the tee to water source
connections at the same time. Adjust the two joints
such that the PVC pipe lays at in the bottom of the
trench and the manifold sits level and is lined up to
the outlets on the valve box platform.
If two manifolds need to be placed immediately
next to each other follow the instructions above for
the rst manifold and then prime and glue the two
manifolds using two PVC couplings and a length of
PVC pipe.
After each manifold prime and glue PVC pipe into
the open connection on the tee and continue to the
next manifold.
Connect the last manifold on the mainline as shown.
Follow the instructions above but instead of a tee
you will use an elbow.
It is important that the mainline pipe be as deep as
possible in the trenches in order to provide room for
the pipes coming from each valve to the sprinkler
zones.
A5
A5
Starting from the Water Source Connection lay and
connect the Blu-Lock Pipe or Poly Pipe going to
the manifolds (see "Working with Poly" in the
appendix of this guide for additional information).
As the mainline passes in front of a manifold
complete the following steps to connect the
mainline to the manifold as shown. Cut the water
source pipe about 2" past the wall of the manifold
hole.
If two manifolds need to be placed immediately
next to each other follow the instructions above for
the first manifold and then reference assembly
Connect the last manifold on the mainline as
shown. Follow the instructions above but instead of
a tee you will use an elbow.
It is important that the mainline pipe be as deep as
possible in the trenches in order to provide room for
the pipes coming from each valve to the sprinkler
zones.
Use poly insert fittings and double clamps for each connection on the mainline.

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10. INSTALL PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR SPRINKLER ZONES
As we walk you through this section we will use
the zone layout shown here to help you better
understand each step. Install all zones following
these steps, then go on to the next section.
Dig trenches for heads as needed
to place the head as close as
possible to the outside edges of
the sprinkler zone.
1For heads located along sidewalks,
driveways, or curbs plan on spacing
heads 1" to 2" from the edge or
according to local code.
We will now step you through the process of installing the Blu-Lock pipe from the heads to the valve
for each sprinkler zone (see "Working with Blu-Lock" in the appendix of this guide for additional helpful
information).
Start with one sprinkler zone and install the Blu-Lock pipe and fittings for that zone using the map as a
guide. It is important that you finish one zone before you start another to avoid confusion. Adjust the
sprinkler zone pipe head placement to actual conditions (i.e. utilities, window wells, trees, etc.).

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5Repeat step 5 for all
remaining heads on
this sprinkler zone.
6 7
10. INSTALL PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR SPRINKLER ZONES (CONT'D)
2Cut the pipe at the
next head location
and install the
ttings as shown.
3Repeat for all
remaining head
locations on
this zone.
4
Lay 3/4" Blu-Lock
pipe in the trench
and install end head
fittings as shown.
Install 3/4" Blu-Lock pipe at
head location. Lay pipe in
head trench and cut pipe to
ground level at head location.
Connect 3/4" lines
using 3/4" tees and
3/4" Blu-Lock pipe.

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10. INSTALL PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR SPRINKLER ZONES (C
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8Cut pipe in line with the
edge of the valve to
which it will connect.
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Do not install heads at this time. We will install heads in another section.
Install 3/4" tee or 3/4" x 3/4" x 1" tee and 3/4"
or 1" pipe at the location of the trench that
leads from this zone back to the manifold.
2.5" length of 3/4"
Blu-Lock Pipe
Install 3/4" elbow and cut and install pipe. Stagger the pipes from the valves so there is room for all the
zones (see below).
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DRIP STUB FITTING
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Drip System
starts here
This part of the
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3/4" Blu-Lock Pipe
3/4" Blu-Lock Elbow
A
B
C
A
B
B
C
See www.irrigationdepot.ca for drip design options

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11. INSTALL AUTO-DRAINS (FREEZING AREAS ONLY)
Where freezing is a concern we recommend you install auto-drain valves at the low spots in the system
and on the downhill ends of sloping pipes. The auto drains must be at the lowest points in the line.
The timer provided can be mounted indoor or outdoor. For indoor installation refer to the diagram below
and the next page. For outdoor installation use a licensed professional electrician.
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
Exterior WallExterior Wall
INDOOR INSTALLATION
A Sprinkler Wire
B 1/2" Conduit Nipple
CConduit
DJunction Box
E 
Use a licensed
professional electrician
for outdoor installations.
A
B
C
C
E
A
B
B
C
C
C
D
Do Not install auto-drains on the Poly mainline
12. INSTALL THE TIMER

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12. INSTALL THE TIMER (CONT'D)
Use the mounting template (included) to mark
the mounting screw location on the wall. See
Figure 1
Install a No. 8 screw (included) into wall in the
upper template location. Leave the screw head
protruding 1/8" (3mm) from wall. Use expanding
anchors (included) in plaster or masonry, if
necessary, for a secure hold.
Slip the timer over protruding screw (using
keyhole slot in back of timer). See Figure 2
Drive a No. 8 screw through one of the two pre-
formed holes located in lower back cabinet to
secure timer to the wall. See Figure 2
Keyhole
Pre-formed
mounting holes
No. 8 Screw
Wall
1/8"
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