Nelson Rotator FT-01 User manual

Feedtube Assemblies
RFA-2
10/05
These versatile stake mounting options feature durable,
UV and kink resistant flexible PVC tubing. Fast, simple
installation. Easy nozzle cleaning — kink the tubing to
stop the flow. Low cost, high value.
FT-01 FT-02/FT-03 FT1 FT2 FT4 FT5

ROTATOR FEEDTUBE ASSEMBLIES & ACCESSORIES
FT-01
Assembled Part Nos.
12” (30cm) Stake w/
24” Tube (61cm) & Barb
#10745-024,
12” (30cm) Stake w/
36” Tube (72cm) & Barb
#10745-036,
17.5” (45cm) Stake w/
36” Tube (76cm) & Barb
#10744-036
FT-02/FT-03
For complete
assembly order
adapter, 2 clips
(for FT-02 only),
feedtube & stake
(see options below)
FT1
Assembled Part No.
Adapter,Tubing & Barb
#9308-030,
Orange Stake
#9261-002
FT2
Assembled Part No.
Adapter,Tubing & Barb
#9741-030,
Stake (see options
below)
FT4
Assembled Part No.
Adapter,Tubing & Barb
#9752-036,
Stake (see options
below)
FT5
Assembled Part No.
Adapter,Tubing & Barb
#9737-048,
Stake (see options
below)
TO ORDER:
Specify
FT
Number, Stake
Part Number,
Assembled or
Unassembled.
All assemblies
except FT-01 do not
include stakes,
order separately.
Any part may be
ordered in bulk by
specifying a part
number. Order
fittings in bulk &
tubing in coils and
then cut to desired
length and assemble.
ROTATOR®R5 R5 R10, 3/8”MNPT R5*, R10, R10/R10T, Acme R10/R10T, Acme
OPTIONS (not for 10FC Nozzles) Acme Base R2000/R2000WF R2000/R2000WF
LARGESTNOZZLE #55 #55 #60 2TN #60 2TN #14 2TN #15 2TN
Stay below this size to avoid 24 GPH 24 GPH .5 10 FC .5 10 FC 2.5 2000 FC 2.5 2000 FC
excessive pressure loss. See back.
OPERATING 9 - 29 GPH 9 - 29 GPH .28 - .65 GPM .28 - .65 GPM .7 - 2.6 GPM 1.0 - 3.1 GPM
RANGE 34 - 110 LPH 34 - 110 LPH 61 - 147 LPH 61 - 147 LPH 150 - 590 LPH 217 - 695 LPH
ADAPTER N/A Stake Adapter #10136 CollarAdapter #9262 Stake Adapter, Stake Adapter, Stake Adapter,
ConnectsTube (for inverted mount use (Also fits over 1/2”PVC) Acme Thread #9677 Acme Thread #9677 Acme Thread #9677
to Stake 2 hanger clips #9987)
TUBING 4mm Flexible PVC 4mm Flexible PVC 5mm Flexible PVC 5mm Flexible PVC 10mm Flexible PVC 10mm Flexible PVC
24”(61cm) w/ Barb 24”(61cm) w/ Barb 30”(76cm) 30”(76cm) 36”(71cm) 48”(122cm)
#9960-924, #9960-924, #9284-030, #9284-030, #9099-036, #9099-048,
36”(91cm) w/ Barb 36”(91cm) w/ Barb 1,000’ (305m) coil 1,000’ (305m) coil 500’ (152m) coil 500’ (152m) coil
#9960-936, #9960-936, #9284 #9284 #9099 #9099
1,000’ (305m) coil 48”(122cm) w/ Barb
#10081-002 #9960-948,
1,000’ (305m) coil
#10081-002
BARB LTO, Barb x Barb LTO, Barb x Barb LTO, 5mm LTO, 5mm LTO, 10mm QC LTO, 10mm
Connects PVC #10080 #10080 Compression x Barb Compression x Barb Compression x Barb Compression x Male QC
Tubing to PolyTube #9305 #9305 #9774 #9740
QC Barb x 10mm Comp.
#9739
STAKE Plastic 18” (45cm) Fiberglass Plastic 18” (45cm) Fiberglass 24” (61cm) Steel 36” (76cm) Steel
12” (30cm) 6.3mm #10040-018, Orange Stake 6.3mm #10040-018, 8mm #9725-024, 8mm #9725-036,
#10847, 24” (61cm) Fiberglass #9261-002 24” (61cm) Fiberglass 24” (61cm) Fiberglass 36”(91cm) Fiberglass
17.5” (44cm) 6.3mm #10040-024, 6.3mm #10040-024, 8mm #10160 8mm #10970
#10848 24” (61cm) Steel 24” (61cm) Steel 36”(91cm) Fiberglass 48” (122cm) Steel
4.7mm #9982-124, 6.3mm #9726-024 8mm #10970 8mm #9725-048
48” (122cm) Fiberglass
4.7mm #9982-148
HAND PUNCH 4mm (Green) 4mm (Green) 5mm (Red) 5mm (Red) 7mm (Blue) 10mm (White)
Creates Hole #10997 #10997 #9349 #9349 #9810 #9776
for Barb
Connection to Poly Tube
DRILL PUNCH TOOL N/A N/A 5mm 5mm 7mm 10mm
Creates Hole for Barb #9835-003 #9835-003 #9835-002 #9835-001
Connection
to Poly Tube
*The FT2 Feedtube Assembly can be used with the R5 Rotator in conjunction with #10616 Male Acme x R5 Adapter.

Rotator Feedtube Assembly Installation Instructions
234 5
Punch Hole Insert Barb Drive Stake Mount to Stake Attach Sprinkler
FT-01 FT-02/FT-03 FT1 FT2 FT4 FT5
OPTIONS CONT’D
STAKE INSTALLATION N/A 6.3mm N/A 6.3mm 8mm 8mm
TOOL
Protects Stake #10287 #10287 #10288 #10288
when driving into
hard ground
DRILL INSTALLATION N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A #9845
TOOL Installs QC Barb
PLUG Plugs hole when Dual Goof #9986 Dual Goof #9986 Dual Goof #9986 Dual Goof #9986 Goof #10301 Rubber #9826
barb is removed (Fits inside #9739 QC Barb)
Goof #9831
COUPLER LTO, Barb x Barb LTO, Barb x Barb LTO, 5mm LTO, 5mm 10mm Coupler 10mm Coupler
SplicesTubing #10080 #10080 Compression x Barb Compression x Barb #9813 #9813
#9305 #9305
THREADED CAP N/A N/A #10615 #10615 #10615 #10615
(shut off) for
acme adapter
FEMALE ACME x N/A N/A #10352 #10352 #10352 #10352
1/2” PVC Spigot
For extending Riser
½ SPIGOT x COMP. BARB 250-CA* 250-CA* N/A N/A 10623 10623
Connects Tubing 12010065 12010065
to PVC
* Not supplied by Nelson Irrigation Corporation. Please purchase from Aquarius Brands (www.aquariusbrands.com, 1-800-828-9919).
ROTATOR FEEDTUBE ASSEMBLIES & ACCESSORIES
PVC Stake Option
The addition of collar
#9195 is required to mount
FT2, FT4, and FT5 with a
3/4” PVC Stake. Order
#9195 Collar separately.
#10352 PVC
Insert ACME Adapter
(Female ACME x 1/2”
Spigot) Adapts FT2, FT4,
FT5 to PVC Pipe Fittings
#9988 Friction Fit
Adapter for R5
1
#10616
#10060-xxx
#9195
#10352
#9988
#9195
The R5 Rotator can be
mounted on a PVC riser
using the Female Acme X
R5 Adapter #10616
and the PVC Adapter X
Acme 1/2” #10060-001,
3/4” #10060-002
or 25mm #10060-003

NELSON IRRIGATION CORPORATION
848 Airport Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362-2271, U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] — Fax: [phone]
[email protected] — www.nelsonirrigation.com
NELSON IRRIGATION CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
35 Sudbury Street, Darra QLD 4074; P.O. Box 530, Sumner QLD 4074
Tel: [phone] — Fax: [phone]
[email protected] www.nelsonirrigation.com.au
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
Nelson Rotator®Sprinklers, Feedtube Assemblies and Accessories are warranted for one year from the date of original sale to be free of defective material and
workmanship when used within the working specifications for which the products were designed and under normal use and service. The manufacturer assumes
no responsibility for installation, removal or unauthorized repair of defective parts and the manufacturer will not be liable for any crop or other consequential
damages resulting from any defects or breach of warranty. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES OF MANUFACTURER. No
agent, employee or representative of the manufacturer has authority to waive, alter or add to the provisions of this warranty nor to make any representations
or warranty not contained herein. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers 4796811, DES312865, 5058806, 5372307,
5823580, 5875815 and other U.S. Patents pending or corresponding issued or pending foreign patents.
*Pressure Loss includes loss through barb, feedtube, and adapter. Tubing lengths are 30
inches (76cm) for FT1 and FT2 and 36 inches (91cm) for FT4, and 48 inches (122cm) for FT5.
**Pressure Loss includes loss through barb and tubing.