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SECTION

6

CONTAINER PLANTS AND SHRUBS

Replacing hand watering with Drip-Irrigation 

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Connect an 8-Port or a 4-Port Adjustable Manifold to an exposed shrub 

riser. If a vacant riser is not available, use a Saddle Adapter to connect to the 
sprinkler line.

2

 

Remove Caps and attach ¼" Distribution/Supply Line to each ¼" Barb. 

3

 

Run each ¼" Distribution/

Supply Line to each container. Use 
¼" Tube Straps to hold tube in place. 
(Window boxes and large containers 
may require more than one line.)

IMPORTANT: A single ¼" 

Distribution/Supply Line should 

not exceed 30'.

4

 

Flush lines to clear any debris.

5

 

Select the appropriate Drip- 

 

 

 

 

Irrigation Dripper for each container  

 

 

 

and plant.

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SECTION

6

HANGING BASkETS AND WINDOW BOxES

 

Use Orbit’s

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 FlexMist

 

(part # 66190) or Adjustable Mist 
Sprayer (part # 66191 or 67191).

POTTED PLANTS

 

Use Orbit’s

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 Multi-Stream on a Stake 

(part # 66105, 67105 or 68105) or 
a Micro-Bubbler on a Stake (part # 
67110).

SHRUBS

 

Use Orbit’s

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 Low-Volume Sprinkler 

Head on 12" Stake. (See Parts List 
at end of manual for spray pattern 
options)

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Adjust the flow rate by 

turning the flow control screw.

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Summary of Contents for DripMaster

Page 1: ...Free Installation Guide The best way to water plants trees shrubs hanging baskets and gardens UP TO 70 WATER SAVINGS...

Page 2: ...nt of water n Less Yard Maintenance Delivers water to the plants not to weeds TABLE OF CONTENTS What is Drip Irrigation Section 1 Before You Begin Page 4 Section 2 Water Sources Page 5 Section 3 Conne...

Page 3: ...s are designed to operate between 15 35 PSI high water pressure may cause system failure Proceed to the appropriate section 1 For Hose Faucet Connection proceed to the next page 2 For Connection to Ex...

Page 4: ...eeds DripMaster 6 7 DripMaster 3 4 SECTION 3 Connecting To A Hose Faucet CONNECTING TO AN OUTSIDE HOSE FAUCET An outside hose faucet is one of the simplest ways to connect your Drip Irrigation system...

Page 5: ...67301 or 67303 Barbed Couplers part 66402 or 67402 or the Barbed Assortment Pack part 66431 or 67431 Stake with Multi Stream Dripper part 66105 67105 or 68105 Adjustable Flow Mist Sprayer part 66190...

Page 6: ...31 Low Volume Sprinkler on Stake part 67135 67136 67137 or 67138 Loop Stake part 61442P 65731 or 66731 Punch Tool part 61285 or 67756 SECTION 4 GROUND COVER FLOWER BEDS 1 Distribution Supply Line Lay...

Page 7: ...r 67405 Punch Tool part 61285 or 67756 SECTION 4 Small TREES SHRUBS 1 Distribution Supply Line Lay the Distribution Supply Line next to the base of your plants shrubs and trees Install a End Cap at th...

Page 8: ...Manifolds Ideal for replacing inefficient shrub heads and bubblers 3 Shrub Adapter Ideal for micro sprinklers 4 Riser Adapter Manifolds Permits Drip Irrigation without eliminating a sprinkler head Re...

Page 9: ...tion Supply Line should not exceed 30 4 Flush lines to clear any debris 5 Select the appropriate Drip Irrigation Dripper for each container and plant Common Retrofit Projects 1 2 SECTION 6 Hanging Bas...

Page 10: ...ion 1 Remove shrub heads from risers and replace with Full Flow 4 Port Manifolds 2 Remove Barb Caps from the manifolds and attach Distribution Supply Lines to each exposed Barb Run individual Distribu...

Page 11: ...SECTION 6 Shrubs and Large Plants Use Orbit s Multi Stream Dripper on a Stake next to each shrub or large plant part 66105 67105 or 68105 Note Adjust the flow rate by turning the flow control on each...

Page 12: ...ing part 67345 or 67346 or PVC Pipe Direct Connection To An Irrigation Valve COMMON APPLICATIONS 1 Gardens page 23 2 Desert Landscaping page 25 SECTION 8 Gardens 1 Water Supply Connect PVC to the end...

Page 13: ...length and insert a End Plug Note Keep each Soaker Tube length to less than 15 5 Remove the Automatic Drain Valve attached to the end of the PVC pipe and flush the line to remove any debris 6 Adjust...

Page 14: ...y Lines 6 Attach a Pressure Compensating Dripper to each Distribution Supply Line To hold dripper in place next to the base of the shrub or tree use a Tube Stake Note More than one Distribution Supply...

Page 15: ...Orbit Dripmaster Parts List Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide NOTES Orbit DripMaster Installation Guide MANIFOLDS 8 Port Manifold 61008P 66000 67000 4 Port Manifold 66005 67005 4 Port Manifold 61004...

Page 16: ...be 50 67330 100 67331 1 4 SOAKER TUBE Extension Riser 6 66760 12 Tubing Stake 67722 with 12 Extension Riser 1 4 Inline Stake 66720 67720 3 4 Female Hose Thread x 1 2 Barbed Stake 67727 1 2 Barbed Inli...

Page 17: ...Orbit Irrigation Products Inc North Salt Lake UT 84054 USA www orbitonline com 1 800 488 6156 PN 61100 01 rG...

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