Toro Ez-flo plus ezf-29-03 User manual

Specifications

• Body Style:

• AVB, 3/4" Female NPT (EZF-29-03)

• AVB, 1" Female NPT (EZF-29-04)

• Flow range (3/4"): 0.25–20 GPM

• Flow range (1"): 0.25–30 GPM

• Operating pressure: 10–150 PSI

• Solenoid:

24 V a.c., 60Hz (nominal)

19 V a.c., 60Hz (minimum)

Inrush: 0.40 amps, 11.50 VA @ 24 V a.c.

Holding: 0.20 amps, 5.75 VA @ 24 V a.c.

• Friction Loss:

GPM Flow 0.25 5 10 15 20 30

PSI Loss (3/4") 2.0 4.2 4.2 4.8 7.6 –

(1") 2.0 2.1 3.1 2.3 3.8 8.1

Installation Procedure

1. From the shut-off valve, route a supply pipe to the valve

installation site. For UV protection, use dark gray

Schedule 80 PVC on the inlet (pressurized) side of the

valve and all PVC pipe installed above ground. Use

Class 200 PVC on the underground sprinkler lines.

2. Flush the supply line thoroughly to remove all traces of

dirt and debris.

3. Prepare two 1" slip/male thread adapters with three to five

complete wraps of teflon tape, evenly covering the threads.

CAUTION:

Use onlyTeflonTM tape on threaded valve

connections. Pipe dope will damage plastic threads.

4. Install the threaded adapters into the valve and tighten

securely. Using PVC primer and cement, install the valve to

the PVC pipe as shown in Figure 1.

5. Route a multi-wire, direct-burial sprinkler valve cable

from the sprinkler timer to the valve location. If the cable

run is less than 800', 18-gauge wire is sufficient. For dis-

tances from 800'–2000', 14-gauge wire is recommended.

6. Using wire splice connectors, attach either wire from

each valve solenoid to the white cable wire. This wire is

designated as the valve common wire. Connect the

remaining wire from the solenoid to one of the color-

coded cable wires. Ensure all wire connections are

secure and waterproof.

CAUTION: Use grease caps or waterproof connec-

tors on all wire splice connections to prevent corrosion,

connection failure and short circuit.

7. At the sprinkler timer, connect the white common wire to

the output terminal labeled “C”or “COM.”Connect each

color-coded valve wire to the numbered output

terminals in the order you wish the valves to operate dur-

ing the automatic watering cycle.

8. Open the shut-off valve from the water source. Test valve

operation using the timer or manually at the valve.

EZ-FloTM Plus Automatic Anti-Siphon Valve Models EZF-29-03 & EZF-29-04

Installation and Operating Instructions

6" (minimum)

SCH 80 PVC Pipe

From Water Source

Slip x Male Thread

PVC Adapters

Manual Shut-Off Valve

Use SCH 80 PVC

Above Ground

Class 200 PVC

Underground

Figure 1

Valve Installation Guidelines

Ensure the following requirements, in addition to all local code require-

ments, are met when installing the EZ-Flo Plus Anti-Siphon Valve:

•The installed height, measured from the valve base, must not be less

than of 6" above the highest downstream outlet controlled by the valve.

•The anti-siphon valve must not be subject to standing water which can

rise to less than 6" from the base of the valve.

•The anti-siphon valve must not be installed indoors (some spillage may

occur) or in a valve box below ground level.

•The installation site must be accessible to allow inspection and servicing.

•Additional control valves must not be installed downstream of the anti-

siphon valve.

•The anti-siphon valve must be installed vertically with the top of the anti-

siphon cap level.

•The valve must not be operated continuously for more than 12 hours in

any 24-hour period.

•Installing a manual shut-off valve between the main water supply and

automatic valve or valve manifold is recommended for ease of valve

maintenance and sprinkler system winterization.

Figure 2

Grease Cap

Wire Connector

Valve Common Wire

Multi-Wire

Cable From Timer

RELEASED Version ©Toro 2006-2006

Manual Operation

Note: The valve can be manually operated using the external or internal bleed

controls. Refer to Figure 3.

Bleed Screw (external bleed): Turn the bleed screw counterclockwise one full

turn or until water begins discharging past the bleed screw threads.

Note: Removing the bleed screw is not required for manual operation, but can be

removed to help flush debris from the upper diaphragm area.

To close the valve, turn the bleed screw clockwise until it stops. Do not over-tighten!

Bleed Handle (internal bleed): To open the valve, move the bleed handle coun-

terclockwise to the stop. The valve will open as discharge water is routed internally

downstream. To close the valve, move the handle clockwise until resistance is felt.

Do not over-tighten!

Flow Control Adjustment

The valve is set for maximum flow at the factory. If flow adjustment is required, use

the following procedure:

1. While the valve is operating, use a small screwdriver to turn the flow control

screw clockwise to decrease flow or counterclockwise to increase flow.

Note: The flow control screw requires approximately seven turns to adjust from maximum to minimum flow.

CAUTION: Do not use the flow control to shut off the valve. Do not force the flow control screw past the end of normal adjust-

ment travel. Damage to the flow control components can occur.

Maintenance Procedure

The EZ-Flo Plus valve series features a threaded cap nut which enables the valve

to be easily disassembled for maintenance. See Figure 4 for the following proce-

dure.

1. Shut off the water supply and bleed pressure from the valve using the bleed screw.

2. Turn the cap nut (1) counterclockwise to remove.

3. Remove the cover assembly (2) by gripping the solenoid and gently rocking it

back and forth until the assembly is loose and lifts off.

4. Remove the spring (3), diaphragm (4), and divider (5).

5. Turn the anti-siphon cap (7) counterclockwise to remove.

6. Remove the stem assembly (8).

7. Inspect the valve body and internal parts for wear and debris.

8. Clean and reinstall parts into the valve body in reverse order.

Winterization

When winterizing the sprinkler system using compressed air, operate each valve

manually from the timer or at the valve for a minimum of one minute, enabling each

valve to be thoroughly drained.

TheToro Promise — LimitedThree-Year Warranty

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrants, to the owner, each new piece of equipment (featured in the cur-

rent catalog at date of installation) against defects in material and workmanship for the period described below, provided they are used for irrigation purposes under manufacturer's recom-

mended specifications. Product failures due to acts of God (i.e., lightning, flooding, etc.) are not covered by this warranty.

Neither Toro nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for failure of products not manufactured by them even though such products may be sold or used in conjunction with Toro products.

During such warranty period, we will repair or replace, at our option, any part found to be defective. Your remedy is limited solely to the replacement or repair of defective parts.

Return the defective part to your local Toro distributor, who may be listed in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under "Irrigation Supplies" or "Sprinkler Systems," or contact The

Toro Warranty Company P.O. Box 489, Riverside, California, 92502. Phone (800) 664-4740 for the location of your nearest Toro distributor or outside the U.S., call (909) 688-9221.

This warranty does not apply where equipment is used, or installation is performed, in any manner contrary to Toro’s specifications and instructions, nor where equipment is altered or

modified.

Neither Toro nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of equipment, including but not limited to: vegeta-

tion loss, the cost of substitute equipment or services required during periods of malfunction or resulting non-use, property damage or personal injury resulting from installer’s

actions, whether negligent or otherwise.

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