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Tips on Installing

and Maintaining

Rain Bird

Residential Valves

Valves are an essential part of any
sprinkler system. They are the link be-
tween the "brains" of the system (the
timer) and the sprinkler heads to turn
the water on and off.

IRD

AIN

Customer Support Center

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Summary of Contents for CP-075

Page 1: ...es are an essential part of any sprinkler system They are the link be tween the brains of the system the timer and the sprinkler heads to turn the water on and off B BIRD IRD R RAIN AIN Customer Suppo...

Page 2: ...t of sprinklers When the valve is turned on either by hand or in response to an electronic signal from the timer all the sprinklers piped to that particular valve go on In most cases there are several...

Page 3: ...e backflow protection Anti siphon valves must be installed at least 6 above the highest sprinkler head on the line in order for the backflow de vice to work properly Both automatic and manual versions...

Page 4: ...as such may suffer severe dam age if installed where constant pressure is placed on the outlet sprinkler side of the valve The manual version is not suitable for use in a continuous open position as...

Page 5: ...inking water source a separate backflow prevention device is required to prevent potential contamination should fertil izers or toxic chemicals in the water be siphoned backwards through the lines If...

Page 6: ...use In freezing climates your next step will be to install a manual drain valve so that the water can be drained from the pipes between the zone valves and the shut off valve Install Schedule 40 PVC t...

Page 7: ...ore installing the valves Test and flush each line before sprinklers are attached Most valves have a flush mode which allows a little extra water through the valve to clean it out Turn black SOLENOID...

Page 8: ...Rain Bird timers and other timers that have a power output sufficient to activate the valve Your Rain Bird valve offers some simple fea tures you should be familiar with Note Some valves have only pa...

Page 9: ...and the force of the water pushing up un derneath the piston diaphragm opens the valve When the solenoid is de energized the plunger moves down closing the small port Water flowing through a small hol...

Page 10: ...alve doesn t work go on to step 2 D B No power between timer and valves Check by pressing the Manual Start button of the timer and advance to the desired station Attach a circuit tester voltmeter to t...

Page 11: ...m seat for dirt or damage Replace diaphragm if damaged Remove piston and check for debris that may be restricting movement See Valve Disassembling Procedure B If piston is damaged replace with PRK 100...

Page 12: ...tape or tighten with such force as to crack plastic valve body C Leaking between bonnet and body Check that diaphragm washer is properly in place Tighten bonnet screws Not applicable D Leaking under...

Page 13: ...l bleed port near the solenoid 6 Rinse dirt off if necessary or use a wire to gently dislodge dirt from the bleed port 7 Install new diaphragm if necessary Do not forget to replace the spring Some new...

Page 14: ...nce or other advice on installation contact our customer service team at 1 800 RAIN BIRD SOLENOID BONNET SCREWS BLEED SCREW BONNET DIAPHRAGM KIT Spring Diaphragm Body Seal May be combined as one piece...

Page 15: ...eassemble the valve actuator assembly screw it into the valve body in a clock wise direction until the actuator body contacts the valve body Caution Do no over tighten as this may cause damage to the...

Page 16: ...ble for Rain Bird valves If your local Rain Bird dealer does not carry the part you need ask if it can be ordered or call our toll free Technical Services hotline for dealer referral or factory direct...

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