Nelson ROTATOR R10 User manual

R10 & R10 Turbo
The R10 and R10 Turbo are part of the Nelson Rotator®family of sprinklers.
R10-10
U.S. & METRIC
R5 R10 R10 TURBO R2000 R2000WF
9 - 29 GPH .3 - 1.1 GPM .6 - 2.1 GPM .7 - 3.5 GPM 1.1 - 5.7 GPM
34 - 110 LPH 61 - 242 LPH 140 - 469 LPH 150 - 792 LPH 254 - 1295 LPH

Ultra Reliable Low-Volume Sprinklers
Filling the need for small, low-volume sprinklers that perform
reliably in the mid-range between micro and a regular size
sprinkler, Nelson R10 and R10 Turbo (R10T) Rotators are right
on target. Incorporating the same proven, patented drive principle
and advanced sprinkler technology used in other Nelson Rotators,
the R10 and R10T are making their mark in a wide variety of
orchard and field irrigation applications.
No other agricultural sprinkler matches the dependability and durability of the R10 and R10 Turbo.
For durability, dependability and doing a
better job of uniform water application, the
choice is simple. Nelson R10 and R10 Turbo.
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A special motor (brake) design in the R10 Turbo Rotators has more
resistance to maximize radius, reliability, and uniformity.
R10 TurboR10
Rotor Plate
R10 or R10T
Rotator®Body
1/2” or 3/8”
MNPT Connection
2TN or 10FC Nozzle
Female Acme
Connection
PVC Adapter
1/2”, 3/4” or 25mm
Quick Change Adapter
3/8”, 1/2”, or 3/4” MNPT
R10 & R10 Turbo Components
Threaded Version
Acme Quick
Disconnect Version

CROP APPLICATIONS
Overhead cooling for tree crops.
No other agricultural sprinkler matches the dependability and durability of the R10 and R10 Turbo.
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For irrigation of field crops. The
R10T Rotator®is used as part of
a portable irrigation system that
utilizes polyethylene pipe for
laterals in combination with the
Nelson FT5 feedtube assembly.
Under canopy irrigation
for tree crops.

Nelson 10FC Flow Control Nozzle
The 10FC nozzles illustrated above are operating at the same
flow. As pressure increases, the flexible flow washers reduce
the orifice opening size and emit a constant flow over a wide
range of pressure. They assure uniform application of water
throughout your crop. The recommended operating pressure
range for 10FC nozzles is 30 to 50 PSI (2.0 to 3.25 BAR).
R 10 NOZZLE OPTIONS
AND FLOW REGULATION
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10FC with low pressure10FC with high pressure
Why use Flow Control Nozzles?
· constant flow over a range of pressure
· increases field uniformity
· low cost, high value
Nelson 2TN Nozzle
· long wear and high accuracy
· color-coded for easy identification
· easy change snap in or out design
Two options to regulate flow: flow control
nozzles or the Nelson Mini Regulator. Flow
control nozzles (10FC) are an excellent low cost option
when system pressure ranges between 30-50 PSI (2.0-3.25
BAR).When system pressure differences are more extreme
the Nelson Mini Regulator is an ideal product.
Nelson Mini Regulator
Using a Nelson Mini Regulator increases the potential
to conserve water when the pressure is maintained at or
above the nominal rating of the regulator.Every sprinkler
in a system delivers exactly the same flow, droplet size,
and distribution uniformity.
10FC nozzle and 2TN nozzle flow rates with changes in pressure

10FC nozzle and 2TN nozzle flow rates with changes in pressure
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The performance data in this section has been recorded under ideal test conditions and may be adversely affected by poor hydraulic entrance conditions, slope, riser tilt,
temperature, wind or other factors. Always be sure: To use the nozzle size that is recommended for the plate. The operating pressure is within the recommended range.
Only the nozzle and plate combinations grouped together in the above chart are recommended. The absence of flow data on the above chart indicates the pressure is
outside the recommended range.
R10 Plate/Nozzle Options and Flow Performance in GPM and LPH
R10 Turbo Plate/Nozzle Options and Flow Performance in GPM and LPH
Plate Plate Recommended PSI BAR
Series Options Nozzles 25 30 35 40 45 50 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25
P2 P2 9° Red Lt. Blue #40 — — .28 .30 .32 .34 — — 61.4 64.7 68.0 71.3 74.6
Radius 18-20’
(5.5-6.1 m) Lt. Purple #45 .29 .32 .35 .37 — — 66.4 71.3 76.3 80.6 83.9 — —
Stream Ht.15-20”
(38-51 cm) Dk. Green #50 .36 .39 .43 .46 — — 82.3 87.2 93.4 99.4 104 — —
.35 10FC
P4 P4 9° White Dk. Green #50 — — .43 .46 .48 .51 — — 93.4 99.4 104 108 112
Radius 18-22’
(5.5-6.7 m) Lt. Yellow #55 .44 .48 .52 .55 — — 101 107 114 120 125 — —
Stream Ht. 13-21”
(33-53 cm) Lt. Red #60 .51 .56 .61 .65 — — 117 125 133 141 147 — —
.50 10FC
P6 P6 9° Blue Gray #65 .61 .67 .72 .77 — — 140 150 158 166 175 — —
Radius 19-21’
(5.8-6.4 m) White #70 .70 .77 .83 .89 — — 160 172 182 192 202 — —
Stream Ht. 17-21”
(43-53 cm) Dk. Blue #78 .88 .97 1.05 — — — 201 217 230 242 — — —
.75 10FC
.35 10 FC flow control nozzles are flow regulating within a flow range of no more than 0% greater and 10% less than
the nominal flow — .35 GPM (79.5 LPH).
.50 10 FC flow control nozzles are flow regulating within a flow range of no more than 0% greater and 10% less than
the nominal flow — .50 GPM (114 LPH).
.75 10 FC flow control nozzles are flow regulating within a flow range of no more than 0% greater and 10% less than
the nominal flow — .75 GPM (170 LPH).
1.25 10 FC flow control nozzles are flow regulating within a flow range of no more than 3.5% greater and 8% less than
the nominal flow — 1.25 GPM (284 LPH). Use above 30 PSI (2 BAR).
1.5 10 FC flow control nozzles are flow regulating within a flow range of no more than 3.5% greater and 8% less than
the nominal flow — 1.5 GPM (341 LPH). Use above 30 PSI (2 BAR).
1.0 10 FC flow control nozzles are flow regulating within a flow range of no more than 3.5% greater and 8% less than
the nominal flow — 1.0 GPM (227 LPH). Use above 30 PSI (2 BAR).
1.0 10 FC flow control nozzles are flow regulating within a flow range of no more than 3.5% greater and 8% less than
the nominal flow — 1.0 GPM (227 LPH). Use above 30 PSI (2 BAR).
for use with P8 24° plate only
for use with P8 24° plate only
.75 10 FC flow control nozzles are flow regulating within a flow range of no more than 0% greater and 10% less than
the nominal flow — .75 GPM (170 LPH).
Plate Plate Recommended PSI BAR
Series Options Nozzles 25 30 35 40 45 50 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25
P6 P6 9° Blue Gray #65 .61 .67 .72 .77 .82 .86 140 150 158 166 175 183 190
R.20-22’ (6.1-6.7 m)
Stream Ht. 17-23” White #70 .70 .77 .83 .89 .94 1.00 160 172 182 192 202 210 219
(43-58 cm)
Dk. Blue #78 .88 .97 1.05 1.12 1.19 1.25 201 217 230 242 254 266 276
.75 10FC
P6 15° Purple
R. 25-26’ (7.6-7.9 m)
Stream Ht. 34-40” 1.0 10FC
(86-102 cm)
P8 P8 15° Gold Orange #86 1.07 1.17 1.27 1.36 1.45 1.53 245 261 278 294 308 323 337
R. 26-30’ (7.9-9.1 m)
Stream Ht. 36-42” Purple #94 1.27 1.39 1.50 1.61 1.70 1.80 290 311 329 347 365 380 396
(91-106 cm)
Yellow #102 1.50 1.64 1.78 1.90 2.02 2.13 343 366 389 411 431 451 469
1.25 10FC
P8 24° Brown
R. 27-33’ (8.2-10.1 m) 1.5 10 FC
Stream Ht. 62-89”
(157-226 cm)
Dk. Blue #78
— .97 1.05 1.12 1.19 1.25 — 217 230 242 254 266 276
1.0 10FC

R 10 and R10 TURBO
MOUNTING OPTIONS
and ACCESSORIES
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Nelson Rotator®Feedtube Assemblies
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. See the Nelson Rotator®
Feedtube Assemblies brochure for further details.
FT1 Feedtube
Part #9308-030 (assembled,
does not include stake)
#9284-030 5 mm Flexible
PVC Feedtube
Length = 30” (76 cm)
O.D. = .300” (7.6 mm)
I.D. = .190” (4.8 mm)
Bulk Coils #9284
1,000 ft. (304 m)
#9305 LTO 5 mm
Compression x 5mm Barb
For FT1 use Punch Tool #9349
or Drill Tool #9835-003.
R10 3/8” MNPT Base
3/8” FNPT
#9261-002
Orange Stake
#9262 Collar
Adapter
(also fits over
1/2” PVC)
Nelson R10 Stream Splitter
Effectively splits the water stream around the trunk
of a tree, helping to prevent tree injury or disease.
Standard #10404 (red), Wide #10593 (white),
or Two-sided #11275 (gray).
FT2 Feedtube
Part #9741-030 (assembled,
does not include stake)
#9284-030 5 mm Flexible
PVC Feedtube
Length = 30” (76 cm)
O.D. = .300” (7.6 mm)
I.D. = .190” (4.8 mm)
Bulk Coils #9284
1,000 ft. (304 m)
#9305 LTO 5 mm
Compression x 5mm Barb
For FT2 use Punch Tool #9349
or Drill Tool #9835-003.
R10 Acme Base
#9677 Steel Stake
Adapter, Acme Thread
#9726-024 6 mm Steel
Stake 24” (61 cm) or
#10040-018 6 mm Fiber-
glass Stake 18” (45 cm) or
#10040-024 6 mm Fiber-
glass Stake 24” (61 cm)
FT3 Stake Assembly
PVC Stake Adapter (Black) #11271
PVC Riser (Obtain from
local irrigation dealer)
#9284-030 5mm Flexible
PVC Feedtube
Length = 30” (76 cm)
O.D. = .300” (7.6 mm)
I.D. = .190” (4.8 mm)
Bulk Coils #9284 1,000 ft. (304 m)
#9305 LTO 5mm
Compression x 5mm Barb
NEW! ASSEMBLY
OPTION FOR USE
WITH PVC STAKE
The image on the right depicts a
male-threaded R10 on a female-
threaded PVC adapter. The image
on the left depicts the new FT3
Feedtube Assembly with Nelson’s
PVC StakeAdapter.This fits directly
onto a PVC Stake with Flexible PVC
Feedtube running inside the pipe,
connecting below to poly-tubing.

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Nelson FT4 and FT5 Feedtube Assemblies
Nelson FT4 and FT5 Feedtube Assemblies connect R10
& R10 Turbo Rotators to polyethylene laterals. FT4 is
for permanent connection and FT5 has a quick connect
and disconnect feature for portable lateral
systems. Both assemblies are mounted with
steel stakes.With the addition of collar #9195
to FT4 or FT5,they can be converted to mount
on a 3/4” PVC stake.
FT4 Feedtube
Part #9752-036 (assembled,
does not include stake)
#9099-036 10 mm
Flexible PVC Feedtube
Length = 36” (91 cm)
O.D. = .505” (13 mm)
I.D. = .355” (9.4 mm)
Bulk Coils #9099
500 ft. (152 m)
#9774 LTO
10mm Compression
x 7mm Barb
For FT4 use Punch Tool #9810
or Drill Tool #9835-002.
R10 Turbo, ACME Base
#9677 Steel Stake
Adapter, Acme Thread
#9726-024 6 mm Steel
Stake 24” (61 cm) or
#10040-018 6 mm Fiber-
glass Stake 18” (45 cm) or
#10040-024 6 mm Fiber-
glass Stake 24” (61 cm)
FT5 Feedtube
Part #9737-048 (assembled,
does not include stake)
#9099-048 10 mm
Flexible PVC Feedtube
Length = 48” (122 cm)
O.D. = .505” (13 mm)
I.D. = .355” (9.4 mm)
Bulk Coils #9099
500 ft. (152 m)
#9739 QC Barb
Female QC x 10 mm Barb
For FT5 use Punch Tool #9776
or Drill Tool #9835-001.
R10 Turbo, ACME Base
#9677 Steel Stake
Adapter, Acme Thread
#9725-048 8 mm Steel
Stake 48” (122 cm)
#9740 QC LTO
10 mm Compression
x Male QC
Road guards easily snap on to convert the R10 and R10
Turbo Rotators to part-circle operation (irrigates 200°).
Cutting guides are provided at 10° increments to increase
the amount of arc irrigated.
Nelson Low Angle
Road Guard (Red)
Nelson High Angle
Road Guard (Orange)
#9590-030 #9879
Pressure Gauge
Tap Assembly
#10367
(order gauge separately)
Use Stake Installation Tool
#10287 for 6.3mm Steel
Stake and #10288 for
8mm Steel Stake

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Uniformity is calculated for specific areas defined as Field, Strips, and Trees. Field includes everything,
Strips are bands (for this example 6' (1.8 m) wide) that encompass the trees, and trees are circles
(6' (1.8 m) in diameter for this example) that represent theoretical root zones.
Product: R10, P2 9° Red Plate, #50 2TN Nozzle
Spacing: 28 x 16' (8.5 x 4.9 m) triangular, Trees 7 x 16' (2.1 x 4.9 m)
% Overlap: 91% Precipitation Rate: .10 in./hour (2.5 mm/hour)
Pressure: 40 PSI (2.8 BAR) Test#: 3012-NA
CU DU SC
Field
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88% 81% 1.3
Strips
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88% 84% 1.2
Trees
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88% 85% 1.2
Overlap Color Contour Output (details of this typical example)
Tree w/ Root ZonesSprinklerPrecipitation in/hour (mm/hour)
.04-.08
(1-2)
.08-.12
(2-3)
.12-.16
(3-4)
Crop Strips
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
Nelson R10 & R10 Turbo Rotators,Feedtube Assemblies, and accessoriesare 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.
Rotator®is a registered trademark of Nelson Irrigation Corporation. Products in this brochure may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers 4,796,811, 5,058,806, 5,297,737, 5,372,307, 5,823,580,
5,875,815, DES312,865, RE33,823 and other U.S. Patents pending or corresponding issued or pending foreign patents.
NELSON OVERLAP SOFTWARE
Nelson Overlap Computer Software Package
(#3001) determines the nozzle size, pressure, and
optimum sprinkler spacing for your irrigation system
to achieve the highest possible uniformity. Complete
performance information for the R10 and R10 Turbo
(including radius, stream height, and Overlap color
contours with CU, DU, SC and % overlap) is available from
your Nelson dealer or the Nelson factory.
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
Mini Regulator (MR) — For systems in which pressure ranges are excessive, the Nelson Mini
Regulator provides uniform ow and distribution at each R10/R10T through pressure regulation.
Choose from 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 PSI (2.0, 2.4, 2.8, 3.1 or 3.4 BAR) nominal pressures.
Mini Regulator Drain Check (MRDC) — To eliminate sprinkler drizzle during shut down and
start up and for pressure regulation use the Nelson Mini Regulator Drain Check. It is available
in the same nominal pressures as the Mini Regulator.
Mini Drain Check (MDC) — The MDC is a check valve only that opens 2-5 PSI (.14-.35
BAR) below the nominal pressure rating. Available in 20 and 35 PSI (1.4-2.4 BAR) options.
Ideal when a check feature only is needed or when it is necessary to operate the R10/R10T
at different pressures that best suit environmental conditions.
MRDCMR MDC
1/2” (1.25cm) FNPT or Female Acme Inlet for
direct connection to PVC or threaded adapters
Male Acme Outlet