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BBIRDIRD®RRAINAIN

AG-5/MAXI-PAW

POP-UP SPRINKLER

Installation Instructions

English

THANK YOU for purchasing the AG-5/Maxi-Paw sprinkler from

Rain Bird, the world's leading manufacturer of quality irrigation prod-

ucts. PLEASE read these instructions before proceeding with installa-

tion. This versatile and durable sprinkler was designed by Rain Bird to

efficiently water medium to large-sized areas at virtually any flow rate

(from 1.5 to 8.4 GPM). It has a pop-up height of 3" to clear tall grasses,

yet pops down out of sight when not in use. With its 5 nozzles and

adjustable arc setting from 20° to 340°, or 360° it can handle virtually

any watering job. And its heavy-duty, high-impact case protects the

AG-5/ Maxi-Paw impulse sprinkler from damage.

INSTALLATION TIPS

Flush the piping system thoroughly before installing the sprinklers. Use

only teflon tape on the connecting pipes or fittings. Do not use PVC ce-

ment or other glues as they may chemically damage the threads. Install the

AG-5/Maxi-Paw sprinklers so that the flanged area is positioned level

with the ground (see Fig. #1). The AG-5/Maxi-Paw has both side and

bottom inlets. The side inlet may be used with

connectors and the bot-

tom inlet may be used with either

” or

” connectors.

Use a screwdriver or the tip of Rain Bird wrench #42064 shown in Fig. #2 (sold separately) to unscrew

the plug. Install it in the inlet you are not using.

SPACING AND POSITIONING

Your Rain Bird pop-up impulse sprinklers should be spaced so that the

area watered by every sprinkler head extends to each sprinkler head around

it (see fig.#3). The result is a 100% overlap at all points of the watered

area, providing optimum water distribution and even coverage. Refer to

Rain Bird's Free Sprinkler Design Service guide (available at most dealers

or by calling the Expert Advice hotline at 1-800-RAIN-BIRD) for specific

instructions on measuring your water system's pressure and flow rate and

calculating the correct number of sprinklers and valves needed. Are your sprinklers throwing water too

far? Simply adjust the radius reduction screw (Fig. #4) to decrease the watering pattern's borders by up

to 25%.

NOZZLE SELECTION

Given the same size nozzle, a sprinkler watering in a quarter circle

pattern will water at a faster rate than a sprinkler watering in a half or

full circle pattern. This is because the area of the half or full circle pat-

tern is larger and requires a longer watering time. Many conventional

sprinklers do not account for this difference in water requirement. As a

result, to adequately water half or full circle areas, too much water is

applied in quarter circle areas. This results in puddling and wasted wa-

Summary of content (4 pages)

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RAIN BIRD ® AG-5/MAXI-PAW POP-UP SPRINKLER Installation Instructions English THANK YOU for purchasing the AG-5/Maxi-Paw sprinkler from Rain Bird, the world's leading manufacturer of quality irrigation products. PLEASE read these instructions before proceeding with installation. This versatile and durable sprinkler was designed by Rain Bird to efficiently water medium to large-sized areas at virtually any flow rate (from 1.5 to 8.4 GPM).
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Your AG-5/Maxi-Paw sprinkler comes with 5 nozzles to expertly match your irrigation system's specifications. It gives you the ability to water an area evenly without puddles. This feature is called "matched precipitation" and is achieved by correctly using the 5 colored nozzles.
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#5 ACCESSING THE INTERNAL ASSEMBLY To Change the nozzle or set the arc on your sprinkler, you will have to lift the cover to be able to access the internal assembly (Fig. #5). There are two ways to do this: you may find it easiest to use the Rain Bird wrench shown in Fig. #2 to lift and hold up the internal assembly; however, it is also possible to use your hands.
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SETTING THE WATERING PATTERN Rain Bird's AG-5/Maxi-Paw sprinkler may be set to water a full or a part circle with a few simple adjustments. After installation, lift the lid and locate the two pattern adjusters, or trip collars, and the trip lever.To water full circle: flip the trip lever up, allowing the head to rotate in a complete circle (Fig. #8). To water a part circle: flip the trip lever down, then slowly move the two pattern adjusters (Fig. #9).