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Table of Contents

Using the Toro Water Smart

Design Service

NEW System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

UPGRADE an Existing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

How to Complete the Toro Water Smart

Design Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Toro Water Smart

Design Questionnaires

NEW System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

UPGRADE an Existing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Property Plan Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing your Toro Irrigation System

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

STEP 1: Connect the Water Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

STEP 2: Install Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

STEP 3: Connect Sprinklers and Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

STEP 4: Install the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Water Smart

Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Toro Irrigation Systems

Precise, Efficient, Practical.

Toro has been a leader in irrigation for over 45 years and has

dedicated itself to providing homeowners innovative water

saving solutions that are effective and easy to use—all with the

Toro quality you can count on.

A Toro irrigation system will help you create the landscape

you’ve always wanted by making sure your plants get the water

they need, just when they need it. Other watering methods can

use up to 50% more water than your yard needs. That isn’t

good for your lawn or your budget. The solution is precision

watering using an irrigation system that can be adjusted to the

individual needs of your landscape. As a result you will see

thicker, greener lawns and more beautiful gardens as you save

time and water.

This guide will walk you through how to take advantage of the

Toro Water Smart

Design Service to plan a new system or

upgrade an existing system. When you receive your irrigation

design, use this guide for easy to understand, step-by-step

installation instructions, too.

We encourage you to review this guide in its entirety before

getting started. And don’t worry—if you have any questions the

experts at Toro are here to help.

For more information:

ONLINE ASSISTANCE

www.Toro.com

www.ToroDesign.com

www.ECXTRA.com

TOLL-FREE ASSISTANCE

Toro Technical Support 800-367-8676

The Toro Design Center 800-891-0742

For maximum water savings and efficiency the Toro Design

Service will incorporate drip irrigation into your design where

applicable. For more information on drip irrigation design and

installation please refer to the Toro Blue Stripe Drip Planning &

Installation Guide available online at www.ToroDesign.com or

at your local home improvement retailer.

The Toro Water Smart

Design Service is exclusively for

residential applications (homeowners and their personal

property). Recommended products and specifications

are limited to Toro irrigation products available in retail

stores or online. Request for commercial property will be

denied. Some residential design requests that are better

suited to professional installation may be denied due to

complexity or scale of the property.

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Summary of content (20 pages)

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Toro Irrigation Systems Precise, Efficient, Practical. Toro has been a leader in irrigation for over 45 years and has dedicated itself to providing homeowners innovative water saving solutions that are effective and easy to use—all with the Toro quality you can count on. Table of Contents Using the Toro Water Smart® Design Service NEW System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 UPGRADE an Existing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the Toro Water Smart® Design Service System Installation The first step in achieving a successful irrigation system is a good design. Properly designed sprinkler and drip systems decrease water consumption by improving the accuracy, timing and delivery of water, thereby reducing runoff and preventing over watering. This leads to better looking lawns and landscapes while preventing plant loss.
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How to Complete the Toro Water Smart® Design Questionnaire 1 Draw Your Property to Scale Use the Property Sketch Sheet (page 7). Each small square on the graph paper should represent one square foot of actual property or use a scale such as 1" = 10', 1" = 20', etc. Using a tape measure, measure your property and draw it to scale on the graph paper (see sample drawing on page 8). 1. Outline your house, garage, and other structures. 2. Show walkways, drives, slabs, patios and other surfaces. 3.
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Toro Water Smart® Design Questionnaire: NEW System Installation DESIGNS ARE INTENDED FOR USE WITH TORO PRODUCTS ONLY. To receive a Toro Water Smart® irrigation design for a new system installation complete the following and email, mail or fax to Toro along with a sketch of your property. Please PRINT CLEARLY and fill out the form completely. All information must be properly supplied before we will be able to design your system.
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Property Sketch Sheet See sample drawings on page 8. Additional sheets available at www.ToroDesign.com. Your name: ____________________________________________________________ Scale of Drawing: _________ Inch = _________ Feet Designs must be to scale and cannot exceed 11” x 17”.
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New System Sample Drawing Existing System Sample Drawing 5 SHRUBS 5 5 3 5 5 Rocks 5 4 4 Sprinkler Head Back Lawn HOUSE Shrubs 4 Tree Fence 3 1 SHRUBS 1 3 2 2 Timer 5 DECK 5 Water Meter 5 1234 5 Front Lawn 1 1 Valve 2 2 SHED
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9 Installing your Toro Irrigation System Before You Start Check local codes to ensure that you have secured all necessary permits. In addition, have your local utilities mark all the buried lines and pipes before you start digging. In many areas, simply dialing 811 will connect you with one resource that will arrange to have all your utilities marked. Otherwise, contact your local utility provider(s) directly.
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MAIN AND LATERAL LINE TRENCHING Remember to have all utilities marked before you begin trenching to prevent serious injury. Call your local utilities or dial 811. To soften the soil when trenching with a shovel, water the ground approximately two days before you dig. Dig trenches 8" to 12" deep. Put sod on one side of the trench and soil on the other. Trenching machines are an easier, faster alternative to digging with a shovel.
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STEP 3: Connect Sprinklers and Piping INSTALL LATERAL PIPE Start from the valve and move outward, laying the connecting pipe along the bottom of the trench (more than one pipe may be laid in a trench). At each flag, install a tee or elbow fitting, and if needed, a riser for sprinkler attachment. We recommend that you use Toro Funny Pipe® for all your sprinkler head installations.
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Water Smart Tips ® Install a rain sensor to automatically prevent watering when it rains. Check with your local water authority for rebates on rain sensor installations. Include drip irrigation in gardens, planters and beds. Drip irrigation can save up to 70% in water usage due to more efficient delivery. In hot weather keep grass taller. This will lessen the soil’s exposure to the sun and allow the soil to hold on to moisture for a longer period of time.
PAGE 11
Toro Irrigation Systems Precise, Efficient, Practical. Toro has been a leader in irrigation for over 45 years and has dedicated itself to providing homeowners innovative water saving solutions that are effective and easy to use—all with the Toro quality you can count on. Table of Contents Using the Toro Water Smart® Design Service NEW System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 UPGRADE an Existing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3 Using the Toro Water Smart® Design Service an Existing System Did you know that an outdated or poorly designed irrigation system can result in water waste, unhealthy plant growth, dry or patchy lawn and a host of other common landscape problems? In many cases, upgrading the layout and components in your irrigation system can be the solution. In addition, a more up to date irrigation system means a more efficient system—saving you money.
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How to Complete the Toro Water Smart® Design Questionnaire 1 Draw Your Property to Scale Use the Property Sketch Sheet (page 7). Each small square on the graph paper should represent one square foot of actual property or use a scale such as 1" = 10', 1" = 20', etc. Using a tape measure, measure your property and draw it to scale on the graph paper (see sample drawing on page 8). 1. Outline your house, garage, and other structures. 2. Show walkways, drives, slabs, patios and other surfaces. 3.
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Toro Water Smart® Design Questionnaire: UPGRADE an Existing System DESIGNS ARE INTENDED FOR USE WITH TORO PRODUCTS ONLY. To upgrade your existing irrigation system, complete the following and email, mail or fax to Toro along with a sketch of your property. 1. Scale of Drawing: _________ Inch = _________ Feet Please PRINT CLEARLY and fill out the form completely. All information must be properly supplied before we will be able to design your system.
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Property Sketch Sheet See sample drawings on page 8. Additional sheets available at www.ToroDesign.com. Your name: ____________________________________________________________ Scale of Drawing: _________ Inch = _________ Feet Designs must be to scale and cannot exceed 11” x 17”.
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New System Sample Drawing Existing System Sample Drawing 5 SHRUBS 5 5 3 5 5 Rocks 5 4 4 Sprinkler Head Back Lawn HOUSE Shrubs 4 Tree Fence 3 1 SHRUBS 1 3 2 2 Timer 5 DECK 5 Water Meter 5 1234 5 Front Lawn 1 1 Valve 2 2 SHED
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9 Installing your Toro Irrigation System Before You Start Check local codes to ensure that you have secured all necessary permits. In addition, have your local utilities mark all the buried lines and pipes before you start digging. In many areas, simply dialing 811 will connect you with one resource that will arrange to have all your utilities marked. Otherwise, contact your local utility provider(s) directly.
PAGE 18
MAIN AND LATERAL LINE TRENCHING Remember to have all utilities marked before you begin trenching to prevent serious injury. Call your local utilities or dial 811. To soften the soil when trenching with a shovel, water the ground approximately two days before you dig. Dig trenches 8" to 12" deep. Put sod on one side of the trench and soil on the other. Trenching machines are an easier, faster alternative to digging with a shovel.
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STEP 3: Connect Sprinklers and Piping INSTALL LATERAL PIPE Start from the valve and move outward, laying the connecting pipe along the bottom of the trench (more than one pipe may be laid in a trench). At each flag, install a tee or elbow fitting, and if needed, a riser for sprinkler attachment. We recommend that you use Toro Funny Pipe® for all your sprinkler head installations.
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Water Smart Tips ® Install a rain sensor to automatically prevent watering when it rains. Check with your local water authority for rebates on rain sensor installations. Include drip irrigation in gardens, planters and beds. Drip irrigation can save up to 70% in water usage due to more efficient delivery. In hot weather keep grass taller. This will lessen the soil’s exposure to the sun and allow the soil to hold on to moisture for a longer period of time.