Pope PRP's User manual

Pope®is a registered trademark
of Toro Australia Pty Ltd.
For further information on
any Pope product see contact
details below.
Toro Australia Pty Ltd,
53 Howards Road, Beverley
South Australia 5009
www.toro.com.au/pope
A.C.N.001310443
Toro Australia Pty Ltd
DIY GUIDE
INSTALLATION OF LAWN POP-UPS
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INSTALLATION OF LAWN POP-UP SYSTEMS
Watering
How to use these guides
And different soils hold different levels of water.
SAND LOAM CLAY
PLEASE NOTE: Water distribution rates vary from sprinkler to sprinkler and from
manufacturer to manufacturer. This guide has been precisely calculated for Pope
sprinklers, jets and drippers. Using these guidelines for product not listed may
result on under or over watering.
During periods of Water Restrictions, consult your
local Water Authority for compliance to local restrictions.
This guide has been put together using average weather conditions.
Use the Locality Guide below to adjust your watering for your area.
Most people tend to over water
rather than under water and that
means big water bills
Getting the amount of water right is just
a combination of knowing what type of
soil you have, how long you need to
water, and how often you need to water.
The type of watering device you use will also affect how long you water.
Different sprinklers have different water output rates. For example:
FACT:
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
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PROFESSIONAL
POP-UP
LOW PRESSURE
POP UP
IMPACT IN
CANISTER
MULTI STREAM
GEAR DRIVE
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
4PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
8PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
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FACT:
Up to Up to Up to Up to

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Watering
Lawns
5-10 10-20 10-20 10-15 1-5 5-10 15-25 5-15
minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes
POP-UPS HOSE AND SPRINKLERS
SAND
Professional Low Pressure Impact In Multistream Capitol Canberra Oscillator Impact
Pop-Up Pop-Up Canister Gear Drive Sprinkler Sprinkler Sprinkler Sprinkler
How long should I water?
20-30 35-50 20-30 20-30 5-10 10-15 30-50 15-25
minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes
LOAM
10-20 30-40 30-40 30-40 5-10 20-25 40-60 20-30
minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes
CLAY
When should I water?
Very Hot > 35 Hot 30-35 Very Warm 25-30 Warm 20-25 Mild 15-20 Rain - Cold
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SAND Every Day Every Day Every 2nd Day Every 3rd Day Every 4th Day
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CLAY Every 3rd Day Every 3rd Day Every 4th Day Every 5th Day Every 6th Day
LOAM Every 3rd Day Every 4th Day Every 5th Day Every 6th Day Every 7th Day
PLEASE NOTE:
This Publication is presented as a Guide Only and while every care has been taken in recommending When to Water and for How Long,
the Guide can not account for every situation, weather condition, soil type and plant type. There is no substitute for careful observation and
local experience. Please ensure you follow any local water restrictions in place. Water conservation principles including deep and infrequent
watering have been used to formulate the guide.
For further information about Water Conservation please contact your Local Water Authority.
Water your plants for the time period below, each time your water. Use the
“When should I water” chart to determine how often you should water.

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Lawn Pop-ups
Testing for water flow and pope rating points (PRP’s™)
BUCKET TEST
1
3
2
Note the time to fill a standard 9
litre household bucket, from the
tap to be used for your watering
with the tap turned on full.
Each Pop-Up details its Pope Rating Points PRP’s™, refer
to “Performance Specifications” chart on page 13. The
Pop-Up PRP’s™ must be added together to ensure they
do not exceed the total PRP’s™ available from your tap.
In our example, 43 PRP’s™ were available.
The total number of Pop-Ups you can use at one time is limited by the water flow from your
tap. Read off the number of Pope Rating Points PRP’s™ you have available from your tap.
For example if it takes 10 seconds to fill your 9-litre bucket, move along the bottom line
of the chart Ato the 10 second point. Move up the blue vertical line from the 10 second
point to the dotted line and across the horizontal red line to the PRP’s™ B. This shows that
this tap has 43 Pope Rating Points PRP’s™available for use.
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PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™ Pope Rating Points
6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 4 + 12 = 40 PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
6 + 6 + 6 + 4 + 6 + 6 + 12 = 4 6 PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
✘
✔
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
51015202530354045405560
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Ensure water flow is measured
at times of peak water usage, and
2. If using a tap timer or pressure
reducer, ensure water flow is
measured with the device fitted.
B
A
Time in seconds to fill bucket
PLEASE NOTE: This chart is a guide only. If your bucket takes longer to fill than 20 seconds, we recommend you
assemble your system above ground, before digging trenches, to confirm that it works correctly.

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Diagram of a typical Pop-up system
INSTALLATION OF LAWN POP-UP SYSTEMS
Pop-up systems run on 19mm polytube and fittings
Lawn Pop-ups
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The PRP’s™represent minimum water flow required to operate a Spray Pop-Up.
The PRP’s™represent minimum water flow required to operate a Spray Pop-Up.
INSTALLATION OF LAWN POP-UP SYSTEMS
DO NOT mix different Pop-Ups on the same line.
Selecting the most suitable Pop-up sprinkler
Lawn Pop-ups - Sprays
3metres minimum 4metres maximum.
DISTANCE BETWEEN POP-UPS FEATURES
3610 11
2metres minimum 4metres maximum.
5812
•Fixed spray pattern
•Uniform coverage
•Low maintenance
•Available in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or full circle patterns
•Suitable for small or large lawn areas
•For large areas, more pop-ups are required
which may mean two or more separate
watering lines are needed
•Best for small lawns
•50mm pop-up height
•To reduce the throw (between 3 and 4 metres)
turn screw to the right.
To increase, turn screw to the left.
CALCULATING WATER FLOW
1/2 Circle
Nozzle
1/4 Circle
Nozzle
3/4 Circle
Nozzle
Full Circle
Nozzle
Professional - Suitable for smaller lawns
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
1/2 Circle
1/4 Circle Full Circle
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
DISTANCE BETWEEN POP-UPS FEATURES
•Fixed spray pattern
•Adjustable pattern nozzle for greater
watering flexibility
•Pattern adjustable from 0° to 360°
•Uniform coverage
•50mm and 75mm pop-up height
•Suitable for small or large lawn areas
•For large areas, more pop-ups are
required which may mean 2 or more
separate watering lines are needed
•To reduce the throw (between 2 and 4m)
turn screw to the right. To increase, turn
screw to the left.
CALCULATING WATER FLOW NB Variable arc nozzle.
Precision - Suitable for smaller lawns
Simply
twist the
nozzle
to set
the arc.

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The PRP’s™represent minimum water flow required to operate a Spray Pop-Up.
The PRP’s™represent minimum water flow required to operate a Spray Pop-Up.
INSTALLATION OF LAWN POP-UP SYSTEMS
DO NOT mix different Pop-Ups on the same line.
Selecting the most suitable sprinkler
Lawn pop-ups - Gear Drives
10 metres minimum 13 metres maximum.
4.5 metres minimum 8.5 metres maximum.
DISTANCE BETWEEN POP-UPS FEATURES
•Driven by a series of gears within the sprinkler
•Best for large areas
•Produces a single, rotating stream of water
•Quiet operation makes it perfect for early
morning watering
•Comes with three inter-changeable
nozzles with low, medium and high
flow rates
•Adjustable pattern - 45° to 325°
•Comes with pre-installed low flow rate nozzle
•Adjust pattern by rotating nozzle once installed
•To reduce the throw turn the screw to the right.
To increase the throw turn screw to the left.
CALCULATING WATER FLOW
Single Stream Gear Drive - Suitable for larger areas
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
DISTANCE BETWEEN POP-UPS FEATURES
•Driven by a series of gears within the sprinkler
•Quiet operation makes it perfect for early
morning watering
•Nine different watering patterns to choose,
by installing an arc disc
•Economical with water - uses 1/3 less water
than fixed spray pop-ups
•Unique “fingers of water” ensure even water
distribution
•Less water run-off or pooling
•Easy radius adjustment
•Premium construction quality
•100mm pop-up height
CALCULATING WATER FLOW
Multi Stream Gear Drive - Suitable for small to medium sized areas
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
12 16
4.5m
Radius
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
6m
Radius
23
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
8.5m
Radius
613 23
Orange
Nozzle
Black
Nozzle
Green
Nozzle

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The PRP’s™represent minimum water flow required to operate a Spray Pop-Up.
The PRP’s™represent minimum water flow required to operate a Spray Pop-Up.
INSTALLATION OF LAWN POP-UP SYSTEMS
DO NOT mix different Pop-Ups on the same line.
Selecting the most suitable sprinkler
Lawn Pop-ups - Spray and Gear Drive
3metres 4metres
FEATURES
2334
•Fixed spray patterns available 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full circle
•Perfect for areas with low water pressure
•Means more pop-ups can be used on one line
•Best for small lawns
•50 mm pop-up height
NB: Waterbird Low Pressure Pop-Ups may draw
more water as they pop-up. Check the performance
of your system by assembling it above ground,
before digging trenches.
CALCULATING WATER FLOW
1/2 Circle
Nozzle
1/4 Circle
Nozzle
3/4 Circle
Nozzle
Full Circle
Nozzle
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
FEATURES
•Water stream is automatically rotated by the impact arm
•Best for large open areas of lawn
•Large droplet size makes them good performers in windy conditions
•Don’t use an impact to spray over garden borders as plants may be
damaged
•Weighted spray arms for even coverage
•Side or bottom inlet for poly pipe
•Fully adjustable pattern - 15° to 360°
•Adjust pattern by moving rotation pins
around the collar
CALCULATING WATER FLOW
10 metres minimum 13 metres maximum.
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PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points Adjustable spray pattern
ranging from 15° to 360°
DISTANCE BETWEEN POP-UPS
Waterbird Low Pressure Spray - Suitable for smaller lawns
DISTANCE BETWEEN POP-UPS
Impact in Canister Gear Drive - Suitable for large open areas

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How to plan your system
Drawing your plan
Use the Bucket Test
(previously explained on
page 2) to see how many
available PRP’s you have
to use for your system.
For our example we have
43 available PRP’s™ .
43
✘
✔
DRAW YOUR GARDEN
It is extremely important that you set
you sprinklers up correctly. Sprinkler
patterns must overlap to water effectively
and efficiently. This overlapping is called
“head to head” watering.
(See notes on page 12)
Measure your lawn
area and draw on plan.
AB
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Select your preferred sprinkler type, choosing the pop-
up that best suits your garden size.
Draw a circle for each Pop-Up, based on the number of
metres between Pop-Ups.
Mark each circle with required
spray pattern.
BUCKET TEST
PLAN YOUR SYSTEM
1
3
2
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points

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How to plan your system
Calculating how many Pop-ups can fit on one line
If your available PRP’s are less than you need to operate your watering system you may
need to split your system into two or more zones. This design is based on our example
of 43 PRP’s™available from the tap.
Zone 1 Zone 2
IDENTIFY YOUR WATERING ZONES.
Zone 1 4 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 4 = 40
Zone 2 4 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 4 = 40
D
Total the number of PRP’s™on Pop-Ups to be used for your lawn area.
In our example the total is 80 PRP’s™ .
4 + 6 + 6 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 6 + 6 + 4
+ 4 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 6 = 80
In our example, 43 PRP’s™were available from the tap.
This plan with 80 PRP’s™requires 2 separate lines to work all of these Pop-Ups.
Write the PRP™rating for each Pop-Up.
43
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PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
PRP’s™
Pope Rating Points
4

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How to plan your system
For gardens with multiple watering zones
INLINE TAPS INLINE TIMERS
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Inline Timers can be simply installed
to water separate areas of your garden.
By setting the timer mechanism, the
water will turn on and off according to
the program you set. So it works just like
a fully automated watering system,
whether you’re at home or not.
See the booklet "Automating Your Watering"
for more information.
Note: Inline Taps are not designed to withstand constant high pressure in the “off” position.
Always ensure one Inline Tap is turned to the “on” position when operating the system. When
system is not in use ensure the main garden tap is turned off.
on off
on off
Inline Tap fittings can be used to water
separate areas of your garden. They must
be manually turned on or off to isolate
each watering zone.
Inline Taps can also aid in distributing your
PRP’s, especially when your total available
PRP’s are not sufficient to water your
whole area at once.

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How to plan your system
Drawing to scale Use a tape measure to measure your borders. One square equals one metre.

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INSTALLATION OF LAWN POP-UP SYSTEMS
Handy hints
Installation tips for Pop-up systems
1
34
2Use a hose to make a trench underneath driveways.
Use 19mm Locking Clamps on all Barbed Fittings
and place Pop-Up head level with base of grass.
Avoid utility and
communication lines
when digging.
Low density poly pipe can
only withstand pressure of
300kPa. If water pressure is
in excess of 300kPa you
should use a Pressure
Reducer. Pope’s Inline Timer
Pressure Reducer is suitable
for all applications and will
reduce your available
pressure to 300kPa.
This will relieve longer term
problems (such as leaking)
that may arise with your
irrigation system
downstream.
5
✘✔
Pre-soak ground to soften digging.

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INSTALLATION OF LAWN POP-UP SYSTEMS
Handy hints
Installation tips for Pop-up systems
Head to head watering is spacing the sprinklers so that the watered patterns overlap. Sprinklers must always be spaced at distances equivalent to their radius of throw.
So, for example, if your sprinkler has a radius of two metres (and a diameter of four metres) you should place your sprinklers two metres apart, so that the edge of the “throw”
touches the head of the next sprinkler.
WARNING:
When pipes
are damaged,
back flow
occurs polluting
household water.
Please contact
your local
Water Authority
for advise on
installing an
approved back
flow prevention
device.
HEAD TO HEAD WATERING
✘✔
is recommended for all underground installations.
BACK FLOW PREVENTION
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Pop-Up Sprinkler Type PRP’s Radius (m)
Professional
Based on Operating Pressure of 175kPA
1/4 Circle 3 3.0 – 4.0
1/2 Circle 6 3.0 – 4.0
3/4 Circle 10 3.0 – 4.0
Full Circle 11 3.0 – 4.0
Pope Precision
Based on Operating Pressure of 150kPa
1/4 Circle 5 2.0-4.0
1/2 Circle 8 2.0-4.0
Full Circle 12 2.0-4.0
Multi Stream Gear Drive (New)
Based on Operating Pressure of 350kPa
1/4 Circle 3 4.5
1/2 Circle 6 4.5
Full Circle 12 4.5
1/4 Circle 4 6.0
1/2 Circle 8 6.0
Full Circle 16 6.0
1/4 Circle 6 8.5
1/2 Circle 12 8.5
Full Circle 23 8.5
Pop-Up Sprinkler Type PRP’s Radius (m)
Single Stream
Based on Operating Pressure of 300kPa
Orange Nozzle 6 10.0-13.0
Black Nozzle 13 10.0-13.0
Green Nozzle 23 10.0-13.0
Waterbird ™ 1200 Low Pressure Pop-Up
Based on Operating Pressure of 100kPa
1/4 Circle 2 3.5
1/2 Circle 3 3.5
3/4 Circle 3 3.5
Full Circle 4 3.5
Impact in Canister
Full Circle 8 10.0-13.0
Lawn Pop-ups
All the technical stuff
13
Note: PRP’s are calculated using the optimum operating pressure.

Pope®is a registered trademark
of Toro Australia Pty Ltd.
For further information on
any Pope product see contact
details below.
Toro Australia Pty Ltd,
53 Howards Road, Beverley
South Australia 5009
www.toro.com.au/pope
A.C.N.001310443
Toro Australia Pty Ltd
DIY GUIDE
INSTALLATION OF LAWN POP-UPS
© Toro Australia Pty Ltd 2005
All rights reserved. No part of the publication may
be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the prior permission of Toro Australia
Pty Ltd. Apply in writing to Toro Australia Pty Ltd.
As we are constantly updating our products, the
products contained within may have changed after
the date of publication. Toro Australia will not be held
responsible for any consequential loss or damage from
any information, correct or otherwise, contained
within this publication.
HGHadv PO2526