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Layout Guide

Easy, step-by-step, FREE SPRINKLER

SYSTEM DESIGN
underground sprinkler See page 5 for details

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Flow
3/4” Water Service
Line for House

Main Sprinkler
Compression Shut-Off
Water Tee
Meter

Spring-Loaded Pop-Up
with Adjustable Nozzle
Pre-Assembled
Swing-Joint

WHY INSTALL AN UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM? 1

• Conserve Water & Money – Reduce over-watering and water when evaporation
levels are low.
• Save Time – Enjoy a beautiful yard and spend more time doing the things you like.
• Increase Property Value – Greener, thicker lawns, shrubs and trees, make your property
more attractive.
• Eliminate Yard Clutter – Eliminate the ugly tangle and yellow marks left by unsightly
garden hose.

CHECK LOCAL CODES 2

Water District
Call your local water district for requirements concerning permits, plumbers, backflow prevention
and pipe requirements.

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Sprinkler
Timer

Sprinkler
Wire

Main Sprinkler
Line 1" Anti-Siphon
Device
Valve
Manifold
Lateral Sprinkler Header
Line 3/4" Line 1"

Common Questions To Ask Your Water District:

• Is a permit required? ▫Yes ▫ 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?
▫ Freezing ▫ 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 property, such as:
▫ Gas ▫ Power ▫ Other _____________
▫ Phone ▫TV & Internet cables

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MEASURE WATER FLOW 3

You need to determine the available water flow for your sprinkler system so you'll know
how many sprinkler heads can run at one time. Water flow is measured in gallons per minute
or GPM.

Measure Your Water Pressure

• Attach an Orbit® pressure gauge (part #
53020, 91130) to an unregulated outside
faucet*. Unregulated means a line without
a pressure regulator.
• Open the faucet and record the reading
200
on the gauge. No water should be running
180 0

160
Orbit
20 during the test.
140 psi 40 200 0
120 180 20
60
Orbit
100 80
160 40
psi
140 60
PSI _________ 120 80
100

Measure the Main Water Service Line

• Wrap a piece of string around your main
water service line then measure the length
of the string.
• Use the table to convert the string length
to pipe size (diameter).

Note: The main water service line is the pipe that runs from
the water meter to the house. If you're connecting to a line
other than the main line, measure the line that you will be
connecting to.

DETERMINE SIZE OF SERVICE LINE

Length of string 2" 2-3/4" 3-1/4" 3-1/2" 4-1/4"
Copper pipe size 1/2" 3/4" 1"
PVC or galvanized pipe size 1/2" 3/4" 1"
Pipe Size _________

System Capacity
WATER PRESSURE (PSI) Use the main
line pipe size
MAIN and pressure
LINE 35 LB. 40 LB. 45 LB. 50 LB. 55 LB. 60 LB. 65 LB. 70 LB. 75 LB. (PSI) taken to
SIZE
determine the
gallons per
1/2" 3.5 5.0 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 9.0 9.5 minute (GPM)
capacity of your
3/4" 7.5 9.0 10.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.5 system.

1" 10.0 11.5 13.5 15.0 16.0 17.5 18.5 20.0 21.0
GPM Capacity ___________

* If an unregulated faucet is unavailable, call the local water district for an estimated PSI.

Important: If your water pressure exceeds 80 PSI, use a pressure reducer. Excessive pressure may damage system.

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MEASURE & DRAW PROPERTY 4

Measure your property and create a top down view on graph paper (supplied in this guide).
Make the drawing to scale. For example, each one-inch square represents 10 feet on the graph
paper, or each small square = 1 foot.
40' 73' Draw Property
12' to Scale.
10' GRASS 40'
Include:

SHRUBS
TREE 18' WATER Buildings, sidewalks, patios,
METER
driveways and trees
13'
48'
70' GRASS FLOWERS 10'
PATIO 14'
7'
20' Label:
Grass, flower beds and
water meter
DRIVEWAY location
TREE

10'

10'
40' 73'

LET ORBIT® DESIGN YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM

Instead of continuing on to the next section,

STOP go to www.orbitonline.com and use the free
sprinkler system design program.

What you receive:

TIME SAVING
TIP! • Detailed color-coded drawings with:
▪ Sprinkler placement and spray patterns
▪ Layouts of individual sprinkler zones/stations
▪ Valve and sprinkler pipe placement.
• Step by step assembly instructions.
• Detailed parts list for PVC or Poly-Pipe systems.
• Quick turn around – Completed in about 2 days.

SELECT HEADS 5
Select sprinkler heads you would like to use for each area and make a note of each type on
your drawing.

Select Head Type for Each Section

Sprinklers are generally divided into three categories:
• Large Area Sprinklers
Areas larger than 25' x 25'
• Medium Area Sprinklers
Areas smaller than 25' x 25'
• Small Area Sprinklers
Areas with flowers, shrubs, and ground cover

Note: Refer to page 22 (Selecting Your Products) to determine the best sprinkler for your yard.

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Select Heads For

Each Area
Medium Our example uses:

Small
Spring-Loaded • Voyager II® in the back yard
TREE Pop-Up
• Spring-Loaded Pop-Up (with
adjustable nozzle) in the front
Large and side yard
PATIO Small
Voyager II® • Mushroom bubblers in the
front flower areas
DRIVEWAY
TREE

Medium
Spring-Loaded Pop-Up

Large Area Heads

For large open areas such as backyards and play areas. Space heads 15' to 45' apart
(depending on sprinkler type).
• Gear Drive – Voyager II® and Saturn III®
- Easy to adjust
- Produces a smooth quiet rotating spray
- Closed case design resists clogging from grit, sand and heavy grasses
• Impact (Satellite® and 1⁄2" Brass Impact)
- Simple and reliable flow-through design that utilizes an efficient impact mechanism

Voyager II® – Spaced 20' to 40' Saturn III® – Spaced 15' to 30' Satellite® – Spaced 25' to 45'

Medium Area Heads

Commonly used in front and side yards.

• Spring-Loaded Pop-Up with adjustable pattern

- Easy to adjust pattern 25˚ - 360˚

• Spring-Loaded Pop-Up with fixed pattern

Medium Area Heads - Available in Full, 1/2, 1/4 and strip pattern nozzle
Pop-up heads & Flush heads
Spacing: 10 to 15 feet
Small Area Heads
Commonly used for flooding flower beds and ground cover
or to spot water trees and shrubs.

• Mushroom Bubbler II™

- Adjustable flow

Note: Orbit® DripMaster® is a water saving alternative to small area heads. Go to

www.orbitonline.com for more information.
Small Area Heads
Stream & Bubbler heads
Spacing: 3 to 5 feet

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PLAN HEAD PLACEMENT 6

Head to Head Coverage
Proper sprinkler placement allows even watering and
reduces dry patches.
Proper placement requires:
• Head to head coverage: Each sprinkler should spray
to the head beside and across it.
• Equal spacing between heads: Permits uniform water
distribution.

Placement Example: Good

• Good Overlap
• Head to head coverage

Placement Example: Bad

There is not enough overlap. The center is not
getting water.
• Not enough overlap
• No coverage in center

Narrow Strips
Sidewalk On narrow strips of grass use strip pattern
spray heads and space them evenly apart.
These heads may be used for narrow
strips up to 4 feet wide.
Evenly space strip heads on narrow sections.
Place Heads in Corners
• Begin by placing a sprinkler in
each corner on your drawing.
• Use a compass to draw the
spray pattern.

Note: Use chart 2 on page 20 to obtain spray

distance.

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Add Heads and

Adjust Spacing

• Add sprinklers along

the sides or center to
increase coverage.

CREATING WATERING ZONES OR STATIONS 7

A watering zone or station consists of a group of sprinklers attached to one valve.
The number of heads per zone will be determined in this section.

Purpose of Zones
Zones are designed to:
• Maintain adequate water flow for optimal spray coverage (Avoid dry patches)
• Separate areas based on watering requirements
- Shade vs. Full Sun Areas
- Lawn vs. Shrubs

Important:
• Do not mix sprinkler types in the same zone (e.g. Gear Drive, Impacts, Pop-Ups and Bubblers)
• Do not exceed the maximum sprinkler heads recommended per zone
• Use the recommended pipe size in this guide. Smaller diameter pipe will decrease the water flow.

Group Heads of Same Type in the Same Area

Starting with large area heads, use the following
example as a guide.
• Identify all large area heads on
your drawing.
Divide Large Area Heads into Zones
STEP 1: Maximum Heads Per Zone
Large Use the following information (collected earlier) to
determine zone capacity:
• Main Line Size
• Water Pressure (PSI)
• Large area head selected

Use Orbit’s® Quick Reference (Chart 1, Page 20)

to determine the maximum heads per zone for your
sprinkler system.
Large area heads circled

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QUICK REFERENCE – MAXIMUM HEADS PER ZONE ESTIMATES

Example – We have determined that our home
MAIN
LINE WATER PRESSURE (PSI)
has a “Main Line” size of 3/4” with
SIZE a “Static Water Pressure” of 60 psi. Based on
this information, and using the Quick
SCH. Gear Drive 30 PSI 40 PSI 50 PSI 60 PSI
40 Reference, we see that we cannot use
PVC Voyager II® 1 2 2 3 more than three Voyager II® sprinklers in
Saturn III® 2 2 3 4
the same zone.

STEP 2: Identifying Sprinklers in a Zone

Begin grouping large area heads, ensure you do not ex-

ceed your “Maximum Heads per zone number.”

Example – Since we determined (in our example above) that 3 Voyager II® heads
is the maximum zone capacity, we grouped all large area heads into 2 zones.

Step 3: Medium and Small Area Head Zones

Repeat steps 1 & 2 to determine and identify zones for Medium Areas Heads. Repeat again for
Small Area Heads.

Step 4: Number Each Zone

• Assign a number to each zone.

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PLAN VALVE PLACEMENT 8

You'll need to select a location for your main shut-off valve and the best location for the
sprinkler valve manifold.

Main Shut-Off Valve

The Main Sprinkler Shut-Off valve is the valve that shuts off water to the entire sprinkler
system. Connection to the main water supply is “downstream” of your water meter. Mark
the location on your plan.

FRONT
VALVE
MANIFOLD

MAIN LINE TO
WATER REAR MANIFOLD
METER MAIN LINE

MAIN SPRINKLER
SHUT-OFF VALVE

TO HOUSE
WATER METER

Valve Manifold Location

One valve will be used for each zone. Valves that are grouped together are called a manifold.
It’s common to install one manifold in the front yard and one in back.

Mark the Location on Your Plan

Tip: The valve manifold(s) should be installed in an accessible location, away from heavy foot traffic, where it is easy to operate
and service. It's also a good idea to locate the manifold on elevated ground, to avoid water accumulating around the valves.

Plan Backflow Prevention

A backflow prevention device is used to stop foreign material from siphoning back into the
main water supply. The local code information you gathered from your water district should
include the type of device to install and where and how it should be installed. Plan a location
for your backflow prevention device and draw it on your layout.

Three common types

Double Check Pressure Vacuum Breaker Automatic Anti-Siphon Valve

Note: For certain Canadian areas Dual Check Valves are used

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DIAGRAM PIPE LAYOUT 9

You need to plan and draw the layout for your main sprinkler line and lines for each zone.
Main Sprinkler Line
Draw the Main
Sprinkler Line
Route
Use a direct route
to draw the main
sprinkler line from
the main shut-off
valve to the front
and back yard
manifolds.
Important: Your main
sprinkler line should be
1 size larger than the
water main supply line.

Header and Lateral Lines Guidelines

Header lines – Attaches to a valve and supplies water to the lateral lines
• Do not use pipe smaller than 1"
• Do not attach sprinklers to this line
Lateral lines – Pipe that branches off from the header line and supply water to the sprinkler heads
• Do not use pipe smaller than 3/4"

Good Layout Example

This is a good layout because the water is evenly distributed
between the lateral lines and individual sprinklers.
Lateral

Header

Bad Layout Example

This is a bad layout because there is no header line. The
sprinkler heads, located at the end of the line, will have less
water pressure than the heads located closer to the valve.

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Header Line

Draw a header line from the mani-

fold to each zone. Header lines will
be intersected with lateral lines.
Sprinkler heads should not be
installed on this line.

Use 1" Pipe

Lateral Lines

Draw lateral lines that connect the

header line to sprinkler heads.
These lines should be branching,
not circular.

Use 3/4" pipe

PLAN TIMER LOCATION 10

Select a location near a power source and where it's easy to access. You'll need to be able to
run sprinkler wire to each valve. If you select a location outside, the timer should be made for
outdoor mounting or protected with a weather resistant box.

SPRINKLER WIRE
Timer Placement & Sprinkler
Wire Route

• Mark the planned location for the

sprinkler timer
• Draw the route the sprinkler wire
will use to connect the timer to the
front and rear manifolds
TIMER

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System Layout
Graph Paper

Helpful Tools
Planning
______ 50' or 100' Tape Measure ______ Compass
______ Pencil ______ Ruler
______ Orbit® Pressure Gauge ______ String

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Layout Graph Paper

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 7 0
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Graph Scale = 1/10” or 1’ = 1” or 10’

7 0 80 90 100 110 120 130 140

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Installing Your
Sprinkler System

Helpful Tools
Installation
______ Ground Paint ______ Orbit® Sprinkler Flags
______ Shovel ______ Orbit® Pipe Cutting Tool
______ Screw Driver ______ Adjustable Pliers
______ Pipe Wrench ______ Hacksaw
______ Wire Cutter/Striper ______ Thread Seal Tape

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Installation

INSTALLATION 1
This section will show you how to install your sprinkler system.

SYSTEM LAYOUT 2
Marking Head and
Pipe Location

Begin by marking
the entire layout

• Use Orbit® sprin-

kler flags to mark
each head.

• Use ground paint to

Painted Lines 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.

CONNECT TO WATER MAIN 3

Water Meter and Main Shut-Off 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).
Flow
3. Open a faucet to
relieve pressure
Connect Here for
Main Sprinkler Line
in the pipes.
Water Service
Line for House

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Connect to Main Line

Install a Slip Compression Tee
Shut–Off Valve Water Meter • Clean off the water service pipe
(downstream from meter).
• Cut out a section of pipe – half the
length of the tee.
Slip Joint Tee To House
• Install nuts and washers on each
Water Service Line side of the pipe.
• Insert the slip joint tee and tighten
the nuts with a wrench.

Shut-Off Valve – Non-Freezing Area

Main Sprinkler Line
Install a Gate or Ball valve after the tee and
System cover it with an Orbit® valve box to protect it
Shut–Off and for easy access to the valve.
Valve
• Use fittings to install a Gate or Ball valve
Shut–Off Valve Water Meter Pipe on the tee.
Nipple
• Turn on water to flush line of debris.

• Cover with an Orbit® valve box.

Slip Joint Tee

Water Service Line

Important: Frost Areas or Basement Located Water Meters

Do not use the example above if you are connecting to a water supply line
that is located in an area with freezing temperatures or a line that has a water
meter located in the basement.
For help in making the proper connections go to www.orbitonline.com for
detailed recommendations or contact your home improvement center.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION 4
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 authorized to install it

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DIG TRENCHES 5
Using the painted lines as your guide (see System Layout, Page 13) dig trenches to the depth
required by local codes.
Important: Refer to your local codes to determine how deep your header and lateral lines need to be. Always contact your local
utility companies before digging.

Methods for Digging Trenches

• By Hand – Ideal for soft soils and very small jobs
• With Trenching Machine – Available at equipment rental dealers
Under Driveways and
Sidewalks
Use an Orbit® Walkway Tunnel Kit
Sidewalk
(part # 53333, 91129) to tunnel
under obstacles.
• Dig a trench on both sides.
• Attach a garden hose to the
Expansion tunneling pipe.
Joint
• Turn on the garden hose
Birds eye view faucet.
Sidewalk
• Work the pipe back and forth,
allowing the water spray to
form a tunnel.

WORKING WITH PIPE 6

Decide whether you'll use PVC or Polyethylene pipe for your system. Both types are easy to
use, but they are assembled differently. Read about each type below to make your selection.

Working with PVC Pipe

• Using an Orbit® cutting tool, cut pipe to length and clean
the end.
• Apply PVC primer and PVC cement, using instructions
provided.
• Insert pipe into fitting.

Working with Polyethylene Pipe

• Using an Orbit® cutting tool, cut poly-pipe to length.
• Slide a stainless steel clamp over the end of the pipe.
• Insert a barbed fitting into the pipe.
• Tighten the clamp over the pipe and fitting.
Warning: Poly pipe should not be used for the main line to the manifold.

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INSTALL MAIN LINE 7

Use PVC schedule 40 (or other pressure-rated pipe) to connect the main shut-off valve to
the valve manifold(s).
Important: Use pipe one size larger than your supply line. Using pipe smaller than the main supply line will reduce your water flow
and will lead to gaps in spray coverage. (For example, use 1" pipe if your supply line is 3/4")

Installing main line

pressure-rated pipe
to front and back
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INSTALL MANIFOLD 8
The easiest way to install a manifold is with an Orbit® Pre-Assembled Manifold. Purchase a
manifold with one valve for each sprinkler zone.

• Installs in minutes
• Works with both Poly-Pipe and PVC Systems
• Cost effective
• Expandable for future sprinkler additions

Note: Anti-siphon pre-assembled manifolds are available for areas requiring

use of an anti-siphon valve

Pre-Assembled Manifold
Connecting the Manifold to
the Main Line

1" Male Threaded Fitting

• Before connecting the manifold,
open the main shut-off valve
to flush dirt from the main
sprinkler line.

• Connect the Pre-Assembled

Manifold to the main sprinkler
line using a 1" threaded fitting.

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CONNECT ZONES 9
Install Header Lines

• Connect 1" pipe to

each valve and run it
Header Line to the assigned zone.
PVC or Poly Tee
• Use fittings (elbow,
cross or tee) for each
PVC or Poly Cross lateral line.

Install Lateral Lines

Fittings with
Threaded Outlet • Connect 3/4"
lateral lines to
the header line.
• Run lateral line
to each sprinkler
Lateral Line
location.
• Install Tees or Elbow
at each sprinkler
location.

Freezing Areas – Install Line Drains

1" Male Threa

Replace with
Manual Drain
Valve

Lateral and Header Lines

Canister Heads: Install an automatic drain valve in the bottom inlet of all canisters.
End of Sprinkler Line: Install an automatic drain valve after the last head on the end of each
sloped line.
Low Spots: Install a tee and automatic drain valve for low spots on sprinkler head lines.

Main Line
Manifold: Remove the end cap and install a ball or gate manual drain valve.

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INSTALL RISERS & HEADS 10

Install Risers (Without Heads)

Risers are designed to bring the sprinkler head up to ground height. A wide selection of risers
are available. Select the riser that best fits your needs.

Swing Joints &

Riser Flex

Adjustable Height
• Easy to adjust sprinkler height
• Resists impact and cracking
Swing Joint
• Useful for placing heads in
hard to reach areas

Multi-Flex™ Risers
• Comes in various lengths
• Deflects impact

Aluminum Riser with

Adjustable Nozzle
• Adjusts in Height as Plant
Multi-Flex™ Grows – 16" to 30"
• Easy Pattern Adjustment – 25°
to 360°

Flush Sprinkler Lines – Prior to Installing Heads

• Ensure PVC glue has dried adequately.

• Turn on the main line sprinkler valve.
• Manually turn on one valve at a time (see valve instruction booklet).
• Run each valve for a few minutes.

Installing Heads and Testing

• Attach sprinkler heads to each riser and adjust the height to proper level.
• Place enough soil in the trench to stabilize heads but don't fill the trench.
• Manually turn on one valve at a time.
• Check for leaks.

Important: Adjust heads for proper spray pattern and check for adequate head to head coverage.

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CONNECTING SPRINKLER WIRE 11

Sprinkler wire consists of one white (common) and 4 or 6 colored strands. The sprinkler wire
needs to have at least one more wire strand than the number of valves being installed.

Wiring the Valves

Sprinkler Wire Using wire nuts and grease caps, connect the wires
as shown:
Wire 1 • Connect one wire from each valve to the white
Wire 2 (common) sprinkler wire.
Common Wire • Connect the 2nd wire from each valve to
Common Wire a separate color wire.
White

Tip: Orbit’s® Pre-Assembled Manifold with Snap-Wire™

Connection makes wiring valves easy. Just plug in the valve
jack into the water-tight Snap-Wire™ housing and insert
sprinkler wire into the other side. No confusing wiring or
messy grease caps (see page 22 for more info).

Run Sprinkler Wires to Timer

Most often you can use an existing sprinkler pipe trench to run your sprinkler wire. In areas
of frequent digging, a conduit pipe is used to protect the wire.

Wiring Your Sprinkler Timer

• Unplug your timer from the power source (if hard wired
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pump Com1 Com2 24VAC
turn off appropriate breaker switch or remove fuse).
Valve 1 Valve 2 • Connect each colored sprinkler wire to a separate
Common Wire numbered terminal (on the timer).
Wire from Valve 1
• Connect the white (common) wire to the common
Wire from Valve 2
terminal on the timer.
Common Wire From Valves
• Restore power to your timer.
• To test proper wiring, manually run each station
from the timer.

BURYING SPRINKLER PIPE AND VALVES 12

Before Burying Trenches:
1. Check all fittings, heads and valves for leaks.
2.Adjust sprinkler height to proper level.
3.Adjust each head for proper spray pattern and spray distance. (Use your drawings
as a reference.)
4.Cover manifolds with an Orbit® valve box.

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Appendix

APPENDIX A
Chart 1
QUICK REFERENCE – MAXIMUM HEADS PER ZONE ESTIMATES
MAIN LINE SIZE WATER PRESSURE (PSI)
SCH. 40 PVC
Gear Drive 30 PSI 40 PSI 50 PSI 60 PSI 70 PSI 80 PSI
Voyager II® * 1 2 2 3 4 4
Saturn III® * 2 2 3 4 5 5
Impact Sprinklers
Satellite® * 1 2 2 3 4 4
3/4” 1/2” Brass 1 1 2 2 3 4
Pop-Up & Shrub Spray Head
Adjustable & Fixed** 4 5 6 7 8 9
Strip Pattern 3 4 4 6 7 8
Shrub Bubbler
Mushroom Bubbler*** 4 6 8 10 13 15

Gear Drive 30 PSI 40 PSI 50 PSI 60 PSI 70 PSI 80 PSI

Voyager II® * 2 2 3 4 5 6
Saturn III® * 3 3 4 5 6 7
Impact Sprinklers
1” Satellite® * 2 2 3 4 5 6
1/2” Brass 1 1 2 3 4 5
Pop-Up & Shrub Spray Head
Adjustable & Fixed** 4 5 7 9 10 12
Strip Pattern 3 4 5 7 8 10
Shrub Bubbler
Mushroom Bubbler*** 6 8 10 14 16 18

* With pre-installed nozzle Important: These figures are based on a typical sprinkler system.
** Based on an average flow rate of 1.6 GPM per head Before burying sprinkler pipe, run each zone to confirm adequate
*** Adjustment set below 1/2 flow spray coverage.

Chart 2 Chart 3
SPRINKLER HEAD TO HEAD SPACING GUIDE VOYAGER II® POP-UP GEAR DRIVE HEAD
NOZZLES 30 40 50 60 70
LARGE AREA SPRINKLERS PSI PSI PSI PSI PSI
1 .5 .6 .7 .8 –
Gear Drives
2 .7 .8 .9 1.0 –
Voyager II® * 20’ – 40’
®
Saturn III * 15’ – 30’ 3 .9 1.0 1.2 1.3 –
Impact Sprinklers 4 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 –
Satellite® * 20’ – 40’ 5 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 –
1/2” Brass Impact * 25’ – 45’ 6 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.9 –
7* 2.6 3.0 3.4 3.7 –
MEDIUM AREA SPRINKLERS
8 3.2 3.7 4.2 4.6 –
Pop-Ups 9 4.2 4.9 5.5 6.0 –
10 – 6.0 6.8 7.6 8.2
Adjustable Nozzle 10’ – 15’
Fixed Nozzle 10’ – 15’ 11 – 8.0 8.9 9.8 10.5
12 – 11.4 12.2 13.2 14.4
SHRUB AND FLOWER
* Factory installed 7” nozzle
Spacing 20’ - 45’
Bubbler
Bubbler Spot

* Spray distance adjusted by diffuser pin

Important: Before burying sprinklers, check for head to head
spray coverage. Adjust if necessary.

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Appendix

SELECTING THE BEST COMPONENTS FOR YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM A

Sprinkler Timers
The timer is the brains for your underground sprinkler system that controls when and how long
to irrigate your yard. Orbit's® line of timers are known for reliability, ease of installation, pro-
gramming simplicity and a 6 year warranty, making Orbit® Timers the #1 choice by homeowners.

Slide Switch
The easiest timer to program, with water saving features.
• Large Display with Text Messaging – Easy to program, easy to use
• 3 Independent Programs – Days of Week, Watering Intervals and
Odd/Even Days
• Water Saving Features – Water Budgeting, Rain Delay & Rain
Sensor ports
• Slide Switch Feature – One-Touch sliding bar adjusts each station
watering duration. Ideal for lawn and micro-irrigation.
• Pump or Master Valve Feature

Available in 4, 6, 9 & 12 Stations

Outdoor version available
Super Dial
• Large Dial and Buttons – Simplify programming
• 2 Independent Program – Days of Week, Watering Intervals
and Odd/Even Days
• Rain Delay – Settings for 24, 48 and 72 hours
• Screw-Less Terminals – No tools required
• Pump or Master Valve Feature
• Up to 8 Start Times Per Day – Ideal for new lawn and
reducing run-off

Available in 4, 6, 9 & 12 Stations

Outdoor version available
Dual Program
• Easy to Program
• 2 independent programs – Days of the week and Watering intervals
• Water-Saving Rain Delay Feature – Settings for 24, 48, and 72 hours
• Up to 8 Start Times Per Day – Ideal for new lawn and reducing run-off

Available in 4 and 6 Stations

Dual Program With Wireless Remote
Same features as the Dual Program timer with the addition
of Wireless Remote
• Time Saver – Ideal for installation, testing, maintenance, and
sprinkler adjustments
• Allows Operation of Individual Stations – Up to 200 feet

6 Stations only

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Appendix

Pre-Assembled Valve Manifolds

Orbit® valves continue to set a high standard for solid construction and reliability.

Pre-Assembled Manifolds with Snap-Wire™

• The most complete and reliable multi-valve system
• Installs in minutes
• Snap-Wire™ plug-in system simplifies wiring
• Works with PVC or Poly-Pipe
• 6 Year Warranty
Available:
• Standard Inline – 2 and 3 valves
• Anti-Siphon – 2 valves

Spring-Loaded Pop-Ups with Adjustable Nozzle

A Standard Top – The standard plastic cap with an
adjustable nozzle offers convenience, ease and value for
the homeowner. “Just set and Forget.”
b Soft Top™ – The Soft Top adds a soft cushioned
rubberized cap.
C Hard Top™ – The Hard Top adds a metal cap for high
traffic areas, such as driveways and sidewalks, where
sprinklers are subject to contact with vehicles and yard
equipment.

Features
• Easy to Adjust Spray Pattern – 25˚ to 360˚
• Spacing – 10' to 15'
• Available in 2" and 4" Pop-Up Height
• 5 Year Warranty

Voyager II® & Saturn III® Gear Drives

The #1 Choice by Homeowners
• Simple Pattern Adjustment – 40˚ to 360˚
• 4" Pop-Up Height – Clears long grass
• Easy to Adjust Spray Distance – 20' to 40' Voyager II®, 15' to 30'
Saturn III®
• Quiet and Smooth Rotating Spray
• 5 Year Warranty – Dependable and trouble-free performance
• Additional Nozzle Sizes Available – 20 for Voyager II® and 3 for
Saturn III®

Voyager II®: Model # 55060, 55061; Saturn III®: Model 55059, 55069

Orbit® Valve Box

Durable long lasting construction
Available:
• 20" Jumbo Rectangle Box
• 12" Standard Rectangle Box
• 10" Round Box
• 6" Round Box
• 32" to 54" Adjustable Curb Box

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Parts List

PARTS LIST A
Automatic Timers & Pump Start Relay Sprinkler Wire
Part # Description Qty Part # Description Qty
6 Station Slide Switch 57088 7 Conductor 100’ – For up to 6 Valves
12 Station Slide Switch 57093 5 Conductor 100’ – For up to 4 Valves
6 Station Super Dial Sprinklers
9 Station Super Dial
Large Area
6 Station w/ Wireless Remote 55060/55061 Voyager II® Gear Drive
4 Station Dual Program
55059/55069 Saturn III® Gear Drive
Pump Start Relay
55012 Satellite® Pop-Up Impact
Pre-Assembled Manifolds
Medium Area – Spring Loaded Pop-Ups
Inline
Spring-Loaded Pop-Up w/ Adjustable Pattern
57150 2 Valve with Snap-Wire™ Connection
54115 2" Hard Top™
57153 3 Valve with Snap-Wire™ Connection
54118 4" Hard Top™
Anti-siphon
54113 2" Soft Top™
57172 2 Valve Anti-Siphon
54114 4" Soft Top™
Automatic Valves
54116 2" Standard
Inline
54117 4" Standard
57467 1” Male Threaded Jar Top
Spring-Loaded Pop-Up w/ Fixed Pattern
57461/57661 1” Female Threaded Jar Top
54016 2” Full Pattern
57100 3/4” Threaded
54017 2” Half Pattern
57101 1” Threaded
54018 2” Quarter Pattern
Anti-siphon
54127 2” Center Strip
57623 3/4” Anti-siphon Threaded
Small Area
57624 1” Anti-siphon Threaded
54042 Mushroom Bubbler
Backflow Valve
37330 Aluminum Riser 16" to 30" with Adjustable Nozzle
51050 3/4” Double Check Valve
51057 3/4” Pressure Vacuum Breaker
Riser Flex and Swing-Joints
37264 1/2” x 1/2” x 12” Pre-Assembled Swing Joint
Valve Boxes
37265 3/4” x 1/2” x 12” Pre-Assembled Swing Joint
53210 6" Circular
37163 1/2" Male x Female Swing Joint Elbow
53211 10" Circular
37164 3/4" Male x Female Swing Joint Elbow
53212 12" Standard Rectangle
37159 1/2" Male x Barb Elbow – Riser Flex
53029 32" to 54" Adjustable Curb Box
37162 3/4" Male x 1/2" Barb Elbow – Riser Flex
Tools
37154 1/2" x 50' Riser Flex Pipe
53020 Orbit® pressure gauge
Multi-Flex® Riser & Cut-Off Riser
26085 Pipe cutting tool
37112 1/2" x 6" Multi-Flex®
53326 Sprinkler flags
37069/38500 1/2" x 6" Cut-Off
53333 Walkway tunnel kit
Accessories
51040 1/2” Plastic Automatic Drain Valve
53266 28” Curb Key
53034 5’ Steel Curb Key
* Outdoor models

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