Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Underground Sprinkler Installation Guide
- Design Section 1 - Why Install?
- Design Section 2 - Check Local Codes
- Design Section 3 - Measure Water Flow
- Design Section 4 - Measure & Draw Property
- Design Section 5 - Select Heads
- Design Section 6 - Head Placement
- Design Section 7 - Creating Watering Zones
- Design Section 8 - Plan Valve Placement
- Design Section 9 - Diagram Pipe Layout
- Design Section 10 - Plan Timer Location
- Design Designing System - Helpful Tools
- Design Layout Graph Paper
- Installation - Helpful Tools
- Installation Section 1 - Installation
- Installation Section 2 - System Layout
- Installation Section 3 - Connect to Water Main
- Installation Section 4 - Backflow Prevention
- Installation Section 5 - Dig Trenches
- Installation Section 6 - Working with Pipe
- Installation Section 7 - Install Main Line
- Installation Section 8 - Install Manifold
- Installation Section 9 - Connect Zones
- Installation Section 10 - Instll Risers & Heads
- Installation Section 11 - Connecting Sprinkler Wire
- Appendix A - Charts
- Appendix A - Selecting the Components
- Appendix A - Parts List
Sprinkler Timers
The timer is the brains for your underground sprinkler system that controls when and how long
to irrigate your yard. Orbit's
®
line of timers are known for reliability, ease of installation, pro-
gramming simplicity and a 6 year warranty, making Orbit
®
Timers the #1 choice by homeowners.
Slide Switch
The easiest timer to program, with water saving features.
• Large Display with Text Messaging – Easy to program, easy to use
• 3 Independent Programs – Days of Week, Watering Intervals and
Odd/Even Days
•
Water Saving Features – Water Budgeting, Rain Delay & Rain
Sensor ports
• Slide Switch Feature – One-Touch sliding bar adjusts each station
watering duration. Ideal for lawn and micro-irrigation.
• Pump or Mast
er Valve Feature
Available in 4, 6, 9 & 12 Stations
Outdoor version available
Super Dial
• Large Dial and Buttons – Simplify programming
• 2 Independent Program – Days of Week, Watering Intervals
and Odd/Even Days
• Rain Delay – Settings for 24, 48 and 72 hours
• Screw-Less Terminals – No tools required
• Pump or Master Valve Feature
• Up to 8 Start Times Per Day – Ideal for new lawn and
reducing run-off
Available in 4, 6, 9 & 12 Stations
Outdoor version a
v
ailable
Dual Program
• Easy t
o Pr
ogram
•2independent programs – Days of the week and Watering intervals
• Water-Saving Rain Delay Feature – Settings for 24, 48, and 72 hours
• Up to 8 Start Times Per Day – Ideal for new lawn and reducing run-off
Available in 4 and 6 Stations
Dual Pr
ogr
am
With
Wir
eless Remote
Same features as the Dual Program timer with the addition
of Wireless Remote
• Time Saver – Ideal for installation, testing, maintenance, and
sprinkler adjustments
•
Allows Operation of Individual Stations – Up to 200 feet
6 Stations only
Appendix
Sprinkler System Layout & Installation Guide
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A
SELECTING THE BEST COMPONENTS FOR YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM
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