Installation Guide

Connect to Main Line
I
nstall a Slip Compression Tee
•
Clean off the water service pipe
(
downstream from meter).
• Cut out a section of pipe – half the
length of the tee.
• Install nuts and washers on each
side of the pipe.
• Insert the slip joint tee and tighten
the nuts with a wrench.
Shut-Off Valve – Non-Freezing Area
Install a Gate or Ball valve after the tee and
cover it with an Orbit
®
valve box to protect it
and for easy access to the valve.
• Use fittings to install a Gate or Ball valve
on the tee.
•Turn on water to flush line of debris.
• Cover with an Orbit
®
valve box.
Install a back-flow prevention device (if required). Use local code information to determine:
• What type of device is required
•
How it needs to be installed
•
Who is authoriz
ed to install it
Installation
Sprinkler System Layout & Installation Guide
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Water Meter
Water Service Line
Slip Joint Tee To House
Shut–Off Valve
Water Meter
Pipe
Nipple
Water Service Line
Slip Joint Tee
Main Sprinkler Line
System
Shut–Off
Valve
Shut–Off Valve
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BACKFLOW PREVENTION
Important: Frost Areas or Basement Located Water Meters
Do not use the example abo
v
e if y
ou ar
e connecting t
o a water supply line
that is located in an area with freezing temperatures or a line that has a water
met
er located in the basement.
F
or help in making the pr
oper connections g
o t
o
www
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detailed recommendations or contact your home improvement center.
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