Installation Guide

Using the painted lines as your guide (see System Layout, Page 13) dig trenches to the depth
r
equired by local codes.
Important: Refer to your local codes to determine how deep your header and lateral lines need to be. Always contact your local
utility companies before digging.
Methods for Digging Trenches
• By Hand – Ideal for soft soils and very small jobs
• With Trenching Machine – Available at equipment rental dealers
Under Driveways and
Sidewalks
Use an Orbit
®
Walkway Tunnel Kit
(part # 53333, 91129) to tunnel
under obstacles.
•
Dig a trench on both sides.
• Attach a garden hose to the
tunneling pipe.
• Turn on the garden hose
faucet.
• Work the pipe back and forth,
allowing the water spray to
form a tunnel.
Decide whether you'll use PVC or Polyethylene pipe for your system. Both types are easy to
use, but they are assembled dif
ferently. Read about each type below to make your selection.
Working with PVC Pipe
•
Using an Orbit
®
cut
ting tool, cut pipe to length and clean
the end.
•
Apply PV
C primer and PV
C cement, using instructions
provided.
• Insert pipe into fitting.
W
orking with Polyethylene Pipe
• Using an Orbit
®
cutting tool, cut poly-pipe to length.
• Slide a stainless steel clamp over the end of the pipe.
• Insert a barbed fitting into the pipe.
• Tighten the clamp over the pipe and fitting.
W
arning: Poly pipe should not be used for the main line to the manifold.
Installation
Sprinkler System Layout & Installation Guide
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WORKING WITH PIPE
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DIG TRENCHES
Sidewalk
Birds eye view
Sidewalk
E
xpansion
Joint
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