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
Common Questions To Ask Your Water District:
•
Is a permit required?
▫Y
es
▫ No
• Is a licensed plumber required for connecting to the main water supply?
▫Yes ▫ No
•
What type of backflow prevention device is required?
▫ Double Check ▫ Pressure Vacuum Breaker
▫ Automatic Anti-siphon Valve ▫ Dual Check Valve
• Climate: Will pipes freeze in my area?
▫ F
reezing
▫ Non Freezing
• How deep should I bury my pipes?
Pipe Depth ___________
• What type of pipe is required (or recommended) for my area?
Pipe type: ____________
Utility Companies
Before digging, contact your local gas, power, telephone, and cable companies to mark
underground cables and pipelines on your proper
ty, such as:
▫ Gas ▫ Power ▫ Other _____________
▫ Phone ▫TV & Internet cables
Planning & Design
Sprinkler System Layout & Installation Guide
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Main Sprinkler
Line 1"
Anti-Siphon
Device
Sprinkler
Timer
Sprinkler
Wire
Header
Line 1"
P
Lateral Sprinkler
Line 3/4"
Valve
Manifold
S
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