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
This section will show you how to install your sprinkler system.
Marking Head and
Pipe Location
Begin by marking
the entire layout
• Use Orbit
®
sprin-
kler flags to mark
each head.
• Use ground paint to
mark where sprin-
kler pipes will run.
Important:
• Refer to your local code information for any regulations about connecting to the water main.
• Before digging, contact utility companies and have them mark utility lines.
• Obtain permits (if required).
• Always use gloves and safety goggles when installing.
Dig Access Hole
1
.
Dig to expose the
water service line
(downstream from
the meter).
2. Shut off the main
water supply
(located next to
the meter).
3.
Open a faucet to
relieve pressure
in the pipes.
INSTALLATION
Installation
Sprinkler System Layout & Installation Guide
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2
SYSTEM LAYOUT
3
CONNECT TO W
ATER MAIN
Painted Lines
Water Meter and Main Shut-Off
Connect Here for
Main Sprinkler Line
Flo
w
Water Service
Line for House
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