Residential

Sprinkler System
Design Handbook

A Step-By-Step
Introduction to
Design and Installation

The Irrigation Innovators

T Contents
his booklet is intended to be used when designing
and installing single family residential sprin-
kler systems. It is set up in an easy-to-follow format Plot Plan and Design...................................... 1
with illustrations and helpful charts.
Sprinkler System Design Capacity ....................2
If this is the first system you have installed, or if you have
installed several systems but have never used this guide Service Line Size Chart
before, we recommend you look through the next few pages
and become familiar with this presentation of the design and System Design Capacity Chart
installation process.
Select Sprinkler Heads ....................................3
You will notice we have included a sheet of graph paper
for your convenience. There are detailed illustrations de- Locating Sprinkler Heads ................................4
picting suggested installation methods for sprinkler heads,
pipe and valve manifolds, and how to connect the sprinkler Divide Sprinklers Into Zones ...........................5
main line into the house water supply or pump. Installation Area Capacity Example
tips have also been placed throughout the guide to assist you
in planning a system. A Glossary of Terms is included and Locate Valves and Size Pipes ...........................6
Hunter Sprinkler Performance Charts are featured on the
back cover.
Pipe Sizing Chart
While developing the Liters Per Minute (l/min), Working Point of Connection ........................................7
Pressure and Pipe Sizing charts, we considered reasonable
friction loss and acceptable water velocity for a residential Sprinkler System Overview ..........................8–9
irrigation system. If you have any questions on the design or
installation process, your best resource is your local Hunter
System Installation ................................ 10–12
distributor. Making the Point of Connection
Hunter recommends contracting the services of a profes-
Installing the Main Line
sional irrigation designer when planning large residential or
commercial projects. Contractors and irrigation designers Installing the Valve Manifolds
can receive additional information by contacting their local
Hunter distributor. Installing the Lateral Lines
Installing the Controller
Installing Heads
Backfilling

Materials List......................................... 13–15

Glossary of Terms .........................................16
Watering Guidelines ............... Inside Back Cover
Sprinkler Performance Charts............. Back Cover

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Plot Plan and Design

A. Plot Plan And Design

1. The first step in designing a residential system is to mea-
sure the property and indicate the location of the house.
On a separate piece of paper sketch out your property
and place your measurements on the sketch.

AREA B AREA C

AREA D

Graph Areas

AREA A AREA E

Be sure to include all concrete or brick walks and patios,

driveways and fences. While you are measuring, locate any
TIPS
trees, shrubs and lawns and draw them on the sketch.
Tools and Supplies You May Need
2. Next, draw the plot plan to scale on the graph paper Permit (As required by Automatic Drain Valve
provided. The scale can be 1:100, 1:200, or whatever you
local/city bylaws) (Used in freezing climates
decide. Write your scale on the plan. Make sure to note
Electrical Tape to winterize system)
lawn, shrub, ground cover and large trees.
Hack Saw Insulated Wire Staples
3. On the plot plan, divide the property into areas. The areas Hammer Rain Shut-off Device
should be rectangles or squares and as large as possible.
Pipe Wrenches Shut-off Valves
Consider the information in Step 2 above while dividing
Plastic Sheet Teflon Tape or Teflon Paste
up the plot plan: front yard, back yard and side yard, lawn
Pliers (Used on all thread-to-
or shrub areas and shady areas. Label your areas A, B, C, D,
etc. (See the example plot plan above). Rags thread fittings)
Rake Valve Boxes, 150 mm and
Screwdriver 250 mm
Small Marker Flags
Shovels – Trenching, Flat, If you use PVC Pipe:
Spade or Round Point Glue (Solvent)
Spray Marking Paint Primer
Tape Measure PVC Pipe Cutters
Trencher or Pipe-Puller
Tunnel Kit or If you use Poly Pipe:
Hose Jetting Kit Pipe Clamps (for insert fit-
Wire Cutters tings only)
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Sprinkler System Design Capacity

B. Determine System Design Capacity

When planning an efficient automatic irrigation system,
you must first determine the correct Sprinkler System Design
Capacity – how much water is available for irrigation.
If the system will be installed using the city water sup- To check water pressure,
attach a pressure gauge
ply, follow the steps 1 – 3 below. If the water will be drawn to the outside tap nearest
from a lake, tank, bore hole or well, your Hunter dealer or the the water meter or water
pump installer will have the specifications for pressure and source. A pressure gauge
can be obtained from your
volume output of your pump. Enter this information in the local Hunter dealer.
Working Pressure and Design Capacity boxes at the bottom of
the page.
Enter Static Pressure Here:
1. Water Pressure (kPa) (Bars)
To check the water pressure, attach a pressure gauge to Enter the Size of the Meter Here:
the outside tap closest to the water supply. Make sure that no
Write the Service Line Size Here:
other water is flowing at the residence. Turn on the tap and
record the number in the area provided to the right. This is
the static water pressure in kPa or Bars.
SERVICE LINE SIZE
2. Water Volume (l/min)
APPROXIMATE
To determine the volume of water available for the system, STRING LENGTH 7 cm 8.25 cm 9 cm 10.5 cm 11 cm 13.5 cm
you need two pieces of information: Size of Copper Pipe 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm

Size of Galvanized Pipe 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm

A. What size is the water meter or water supply line?
Size of PVC Pipe 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm
Water meters will generally have the size stamped on the
meter body. The most common sizes for residential meters
are 15 mm, 20 mm, and 25 mm. In some areas the water
SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN CAPACITY
supply hooks directly into the city main without the use
STATIC Bars 2 2.8 3.5 4 4.8 5.5
of the water meter. In these cases, simply enter the size of
PRESSURE kPa 200 275 350 415 480 550
the service line in the space provided.
WATER SERVICE MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX
B. What size is the service line? METER LINE l/min l/min l/min l/min l/min l/min
Measure the outside circumference of the pipe that runs 13 mm 7.6 15 19 23 26 26
15 mm 20 mm 15 23 30 30 38 45
from the city main to the house. An easy way to do that 25 mm 15 26 30 38 49 57
is to wrap a piece of string around the pipe, measure the 20 mm 15 23 30 34 38 45
string, and use the table to the right to convert the string 20 mm 25 mm 19 26 38 53 64 76
32 mm 19 45 64 76 83 83
length to pipe size.
20 mm 15 26 30 34 45 45
3. System Design Capacity 25 mm 25 mm 19 30 53 68 76 76
32 mm 19 53 91 98 114 130
Using the System Design Capacity Chart on this page,
locate the three numbers you just recorded to determine the
Sprinkler System Design Capacity in liters per minute
WORKING Bars 1.7 2 2.4 3 3.5 3.8
(l/min). Record this number in the l/min box. Next, locate
your system’s static pressure and move down that column and PRESSURE kPa 175 200 240 310 345 380

find the system’s working pressure; record it in the kPa/Bars Service lines are based on 30 meters of thick walled PVC. Deduct 7.6 l/min for copper pipe. Deduct 19
l/min for new galvanized pipe.
box. Working pressure will be used when choosing sprinkler Working pressure is the approximate working pressure at the head, and should be used only as a guide
when choosing the proper sprinkler heads and designing the system. The numbers in the Design Capacity Chart
heads and designing the system. are based on generally accepted flow rates (velocity). In some cases, designers increase the velocity in copper
pipe only from the accepted 2.3 meters per second (mps) to 2.75 meters per second (mps). If you do not de-
You have now established the maximum l/min and the duct the 7.6 l/min for copper pipe, the rate is approximately 2.7 meters per second (mps). The friction loss is
substantially increased at this speed, and the working pressure will be affected. In order to use numbers in the
approximate working pressure available for the sprinkler chart, the length of copper service line should not exceed 15 meters if you decide not to deduct the 7.6 l/min.
system. Exceeding these maximums may result in inefficient
watering or a condition referred to as water hammer, which
could cause serious damage to the system. These two num- l/min Bars kPa
bers will be used in the design process.
Design Capacity Working Pressure
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Select Sprinkler Heads

C. Select Sprinkler Heads

There are two basic types of sprinklers for residential
use: large area rotors and small area sprays. Large area ro-
tors should never be installed on the same zone as small area
sprays.

AREA B AREA C

AREA D

Locate Sprinklers

AREA A AREA E

1. Large area rotors will cover areas that measure 8 meters by

8 meters and larger.
2. Small area sprays are typically used in areas smaller than
8 meters by 8 meters.
Within both of these groups are pop-up sprinklers which
are installed even with the ground level, and riser-mounted
shrub heads, which are installed above ground level.
This 8 meters by 8 meters measurement is not a hard rule,
SRS & Pro-Spray® – PGM – Mid-Range Rotor
rather it is a guideline. The only consideration restricting the Small Area Spray 5 meters to 8 meters spacing
size of the area in which spray heads (small area sprinklers) 3 meters to 5 meters spacing
can be used is economics. If a large area or mid-range rotor
can be used, it usually means less pipe, fewer valves and a
smaller controller will be required to complete the job.

EXAMPLE
System Design Capacity
 Water Meter 15 mm
 Service Line 25 mm PGP® – Large Area Rotor I-20 Ultra – Large Area Rotor
 Static Pressure 4.8 Bars, 480 kPa 8 meters to 12 meters spacing 8 meters to 12 meters spacing

According to System Design Capacity

49 l/min 3.5 Bars, 345 kPa

Design Capacity Working Pressure
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Locating Sprinkler Heads

D. Draw Sprinkler Locations

Decide where you will be installing large area sprinklers
and where you will be installing small area sprays. Large area
sprinklers should be 8 meters to 12 meters apart. Small area
sprays should be 3 meters to 5 meters apart. This spacing will
allow sprinklers to overlap their throw to assure even water
distribution. Do not mix sprinkler types within one area. Do
not place sprinkler heads too far apart; stay within specific-
ations listed on the Sprinkler Performance Charts on the back
cover. Spacing is determined by the size of the area the sprin- Step 1 Step 2
Corners are critical points. Start by Add sprinklers along the sides if
kler is serving. Additionally, a sprinkler should be spaced so placing sprinklers in each corner. necessary.
that it will spray both the head next to it and the head across
from it. Working with one area at a time, start placing sprin-
kler heads:
Step 1. The critical points on a plan are the corners.
Draw a quarter pattern sprinkler in each corner. Using a com-
pass, draw an arc showing the sprinkler’s watering pattern.
Step 2. If the quarter heads will not spray each other (head-to-
head spacing), place heads along the perimeters. Draw these
sprinklers’ watering patterns.
Step 3. Now look to see if the perimeter heads will be spray-
Step 3
ing across the area to the heads on the other side. If they do Larger areas may require sprinklers in the middle, in addition to the sides, in order
not, add full circle heads in the middle. An easy way to locate to provide head-to-head or overlapping coverage.
these heads is to draw perpendicular grid lines from one
perimeter head to another. Again, using the compass, draw
an arc showing this sprinkler’s watering pattern to make sure
there is complete coverage.

Curved Areas
Convert curved areas to a series of straight lines; place sprinklers the same as you
would in square or rectangular areas. Adjustable arc nozzles on spray heads work
very well in curved areas.

Choosing Nozzles
90˚ = 5 l/min
When designing an irrigation system, it is important to ensure that the precipi-
180˚ = 10 l/min
tation (rate at which water is applied) is even over each zone of coverage.
“Matched precipitation” is accomplished by selecting the appropriate nozzles, 360˚ = 20 l/min
or zoning together sprinklers with the same precipitation rate. The two criteria to
consider are a sprinkler’s flow rate and arc of coverage. The illustration (right)
depicts three different sprinkler heads with matched precipitation rates. In each Example: If you have decided to use the I-20
Ultra and have quarter, half and full circle heads
case, five liters per minute (l/min) is applied to each quarter circle and precipi-
on the same zone, you could use the 1.0, 2.0
tation is therefore matched. and 4.0 nozzles or the 2.0, 4.0 and 8.0 nozzles,
depending on your available l/min.
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Divide Sprinklers Into Zones

E. Divide Areas Into Zones

Unless you have a very small yard, you probably do not
have enough water capacity to irrigate the entire yard at once.
Many areas will require more water than the residence has
available (system design capacity).

AREA C
AREA B

AREA D

Indicate Zones

AREA A
AREA E

You will need to section the yard into “zones.” Dividing the
area into zones is an easy process. Beginning with area A: ÷ =
1. Refer back to the working pressure entered on page 2.
This is the pressure you will need to use when determining Total l/min of all heads Design capacity in Number of zones in
sprinkler spacing and l/min requirements listed in the in one area l/min (from page 2) this area
Sprinkler Performance Charts.
AREA CAPACITY EXAMPLE
2. Write the individual sprinkler’s l/min next to each sprinkler
head in the area. Use the Sprinkler Performance Charts on Round up for
Design Number of
the back cover. Area Area l/min ÷ Capacity = Zones
3. Add up all of those numbers and divide the sum by the A 32 ÷ 49 = 1
total l/min (system design capacity) available. B 51 ÷ 49 = 1
4. If the total number of zones is not a whole number, round C 69 ÷ 49 = 2
the number up to establish how many zones there will be D 62 ÷ 49 = 2
(1.2 zones becomes 2 zones). This is the total number of E 39 ÷ 49 = 1
valves needed for the sprinklers in that area.
5. Now that you know how many zones the area will have,
divide up the sprinklers so that each zone in the area will
have approximately the same l/min. Do not place too many
heads on the same zone; stay within the system’s design AREA C = 68.7 l/min
capacity. PGM MID-RANGE
ROTORS
6. Draw and label the zone valves for this area, i.e. Zone 1,
Zone 2, etc.
7. Follow the above procedure to locate sprinklers and divide
all areas into zones.
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Locate Valves and Size Pipes

F. Locate Valves • Layout and Size Pipes

Every zone on the plot plan must have its own valve. The
valve controls the on-off flow of water to a sprinkler zone.
Indicate one control valve for each zone and then group the
valves together in an assembly called a valve manifold.

AREA B

ZONE 2 AREA C

ZONE 6
ZONE 3

ZONE 5
ZONE 4
AREA D

Valves and Pipe

AREA A
ZONE 1 ZONE 7
AREA E

Determine where you want the valve manifold for each AREA A – ZONE 1 AREA D – ZONE 5
area. You may want a manifold in the front yard and one in
AREA B – ZONE 2 AREA D – ZONE 6
the back yard, or you may want more locations. Manifold
placement is entirely up to you. We recommend placing the AREA C – ZONE 3 AREA E – ZONE 7
manifold in an accessible spot for easy maintenance. Place the AREA C – ZONE 4 Point of Connection
manifold close to the area the valves will serve, but where you
will not be sprayed when activating the system manually.
Lateral Line
PIPE SIZING CHART
The two most common types of pipe used in sprinkler
Maximum Flow Rates for Sprinkler Lines
systems are polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene (Poly).
PVC Thick PVC Thin Polyethylene
Check with your local Hunter dealer to find out which type of Pipe Sizes Wall Wall Pipe
pipe is used in your area. 20 mm 34 l/min 38 l/min 30 l/min
1. Draw a line connecting all of the sprinkler heads in each 25 mm 57 l/min 60 l/min 50 l/min
separate zone. Follow the example in the illustration on 32 mm 91 l/min 99 l/min 83 l/min
this page and draw the most direct route with the fewest
turns or changes of direction as possible.
2. Draw a line from the sprinkler line to the zone valve. This Connecting Sprinklers with PVC or Poly Pipe
should be the most direct line possible.
3. Begin sizing the pipe. Start at the head farthest from the
zone valve. The pipe connecting the last head to the sec-
ond to last head should be 20 mm. (See Pipe Sizing Chart.) OR OR

RIGHT WRONG
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Point of Connection

4. Add the l/min requirements of those two heads together to

size the next pipe.
5. Add the l/min requirements of the next head to the pre-
vious total.
6. Continue to do this until you get to the zone valve. Be sure
not to size a pipe smaller than the chart indicates.
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 for each zone.

Main Line
1. Determine the location for the system point of connection.
It should be near the water supply.
2. Draw a line connecting all the manifolds together, and
P.O.C. to city water supply: Use a brass compression tee to
then draw a line connecting this line to the P.O.C. connect your sprinkler system to the household water supply.
3. The main line should be one pipe size larger than the larg-
est lateral line.
G. Point Of Connection (P.O.C.)
Connecting to City Water Supply
Use a brass compression tee to hook your sprinkler system
to the household water supply line. You may hook up to cop-
per, PVC or galvanized iron service lines without having to
solder or thread any pipe.
Most areas require some type of backflow preventer to pro-
tect drinking water. Copper pipe may be required between
the P.O.C. and the backflow preventer. Always check the
local building code or with the local permitting agency for the P.O.C. freezing climate
requirements in your area.
Connecting to City Water Supply in Freezing Climates
If the installation is in a freezing climate and the P.O.C. is
in the basement, install a drain valve immediately after the
isolation valve to drain the irrigation line before first freeze.
Connecting to a Pump
When the water source is a tank, lake, well or bore hole
the irrigation system is usually pressurized by a pump. A foot
valve may be installed at the inlet of the suction line to keep
the pump primed. A check valve should be installed on the
discharge line to prevent backflow. A manual control valve
should be installed in the discharge line to regulate flow and
a pressure gauge should be used to monitor dynamic system P.O.C. pump installation at water source
pressure. Try to minimize elbows, bends and other causes of
turbulence and friction in the suction and discharge lines.
Review Design
The design process is now complete. Check to make sure TIPS
you have placed sprinklers in all areas. Also, review the pipe
Most professional installers recommend PVC pipe for
layout to be sure you have sized the pipe correctly. You are
the constant pressure line from the backflow pre-
now ready to begin installing the system.
venter to the zone control valves. Some communities
require copper, however. Check local ordinances before
laying out your system.
 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER CONTROLLER
SRC, EC OR Pro-C SERIES

ICR
ICR REMOTE CONTROL

SPRINKLER CONTROLLER WIRE

LOW VOLTAGE

VALVE BOX
SQUARE OR ROUND
WATERPROOF WIRE CONNECTORS

AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVE

SRV OR PGV SERIES

CAP
FOR FUTURE USE

VALVE BOX
SQUARE OR ROUND

WATER METER

BACKFLOW PREVENTER
(CHECK LOCAL CODES)
MALE ADAPTERS

BRASS GATE VALVE

OR BRASS BALL VALVE

BRASS COMPRESSION TEE

COMPRESSION X COMPRESSION X THREAD

POINT OF CONNECTION (P.O.C.)

 3⁄4" SWING JOINT
SJ SERIES PVC ELL (SLIP X THREAD)
GEAR DRIVE ROTORS OR POLY ELL (INSERT X THREAD)
PGP® OR I-20 ULTRA

PVC (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE) PIPE

OR POLY (POLYETHYLENE) PIPE

PVC TEE (SLIP X SLIP X SLIP)

OR POLY TEE(INSERT X INSERT X INSERT)

SPRAY SPRINKLERS NOZZLES

SRS & Pro-Spray® SERIES ADJUSTABLE ARC SERIES

1⁄2" SWING JOINT

SJ SERIES

PVC REDUCING TEE (SLIP X SLIP X THREAD)

OR POLY REDUCING TEE

Sprinkler System Overview

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System Installation

H. System Installation
Making the Point of Connection to City Water Supply
1. Refer to the Point Of Connection (P.O.C.) detail on page 7.
2. Turn off the water supply to the residence.
3. Dig a hole to expose the supply line.
4. Cut a 25 mm piece out of the supply line, slip the compres-
sion tee onto the pipe, and tighten the compression nuts.
5. Install the brass nipple and gate valve.
6. Install the valve box for easy access to gate valve.
7. Turn the water back on to the residence.
Installing the Main Line Before trenching, use small flags and marking spray paint to lay
1. Using marking spray paint, indicate the pipe lines from the out the irrigation system.
pump or the P.O.C. to the valve manifold locations.
2. On existing lawns, lay down a plastic tarp alongside the
marked trench about 60 cm away from where the pipe will
be placed.
3. Remove the sod by cutting a strip about 30 cm wide and
4 cm to 5 cm deep using a flat shovel. Roll up the sod and
place the sod and dirt on the plastic tarp.
4. Trenching: Check local codes. If there are no established
local codes for sprinkler main line depth in your area,
trench 25 cm to 30 cm deep.
5. Installing Pipe Under a Walkway or Driveway:
Hammering Method: Cap off both ends of a galvanized
pipe and hammer through (See illustration).
Jetting Method: Using a pipe-to-hose threaded adapter,
connect one end of the pipe to a garden hose and attach a
small stream hose nozzle to the other end. Turn the water
on and jet under the concrete.
First lay down tarps and remove sod, then dig trenches 25 cm
6. Install a backflow preventer where required by local mu- to 30 cm deep for the main line. Trench 15 cm to 20 cm for
nicipal codes. lateral lines.

7. Installing Pipe: Lay out pipe and fittings near the trenches
according to how they will be installed.
Be careful not to get dirt or debris in the pipe.
8. Beginning with the P.O.C. (or backflow preventer if ap-
plicable), measure, cut and install the pipe, working your
way to the last manifold or stub-out. (See Sprinkler System
Overview on pages 8 – 9.)
9. Backfilling the main line is discussed on page 12.

TIPS
Most professional installers recommend PVC pipe for
the constant pressure line from the backflow pre-
venter to the zone control valves. Some communities
require copper, however. Check local ordinances before
laying out your system. Connect pipe under a walk or driveway by capping
off the ends of galvanized pipe and “hammering” through.
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System Installation

Installing the Valve Manifolds

1. Refer to the valve manifold detail on the Sprinkler System
Overview.
2. Maintain at least a 15 cm clearance between valves for
future maintenance.
3. Provide a 8 cm long or longer capped stub-out for future
additions. A. Assembling PVC: PVC:
1. Place solvent on inside of 2. Slip pipe into fitting and
4. Install the valve manifolds onto the main line. fitting and outside of pipe. wipe off excess solvent.
5. Installing the valve boxes is discussed on page 12.
Installing the Lateral Lines
If you can only devote a day or two at a time to installing
this system, and the installation is in an area that is currently
landscaped, lay out all zones and install one zone at a time us-
ing the following steps:
1. Lay Out System: Using the plot plan and small sprinkler
B. Assembling Poly Pipe Poly Pipe:
flags, mark the location of the sprinklers and their zone with barbed insert fittings: 2. Tighten clamp around pipe
valve. Make adjustments as necessary for complete head-to- 1. Place clamp over pipe, then and fitting.
head coverage. If it appears that you will need to revise the insert barb fitting.
plan (add a head), recheck the l/min numbers to make sure
you are within the system’s design capacity. (See page 5.)
Recheck the Pipe Sizing Chart to make sure the change will
not affect the pipe sizes designated. (See page 6.)
2. Using marking spray paint, mark the locations for the lat-
eral lines.
3. Trenching: Check local codes. If there are no established
C. Assembling Poly Pipe with Poly Pipe:
codes for sprinkler lateral line depth in your area, dig the compression fittings: 2. Insert end of pipe into fitting
trenches 15 cm to 20 cm deep. If you are installing poly 1. Slide compression nut and and tighten compression nut.
pipe, you may want to use a pipe puller. ring over the pipe.

4. Installing Pipe: Lay out pipe and fittings at the side of the
trenches according to how they will be installed. Be careful
not to get dirt and debris inside the pipe.
5. Backfilling the lateral line is discussed on page 12.

Automatic Drain Valve Installation for Freezing Climates: Lay out the pipes and sprinklers near the trenches
Locate the drain valves at the low points in each zone. where they will be installed.
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System Installation

Installing the Controller

1. Decide where you would like to locate the controller. Most
residential controllers should be installed indoors. Follow
the installation instructions that come with the controller.
You will need a 220–240V or 115V electrical outlet to plug
in the low voltage transformer.
2. Use color-coded irrigation wire to connect the valves to
the controller. The total number of wires you need is one
for each of the valves, plus one common wire. If you are
wiring a 5-zone system, purchase a combination of wires
with at least 6 total wires long enough to reach from your
controller to the farthest valve.
3. Installing Wire: Lay the wire in the trench from the con-
troller to the valve manifolds. It is best to protect the wire
Use color-coded irrigation wire to connect the valves to the
from future digging by installing it directly beneath the controller. You will need one wire for each valve, plus one
pipe where possible. Leave an expansion loop of wire at common wire.
each change of direction. The loop will ensure that the
wires will not be installed too tightly and will reduce the
possibility of stretching.
4. Connect the wires to the valves with waterproof con-
nectors. You will need one wire for each valve, plus one
common wire which will be connected to one of the wires TIPS
on all of the valves. When deciding how many sprinkler wires you need, add
Installing Heads at least two extra wires for each valve manifold for
future expansion. It is much easier to install them
1. Install all the heads but the last head on a run. Leave the
now than later after the landscape has grown back in.
last one(s) off for proper flushing.
2. Flushing System: Turn on the zone manually at the valve.
Allow the water to flush out any dirt which may have
entered the system. Flush the system even if you are sure
METRIC TO U.S.
nothing got in during installation. When you are certain
that the water is clean, turn the zone valve off and install CONVERSIONS
the remaining heads. 13 mm = 1⁄2"
3. Checking for Proper Coverage: Turn the zone on at the 20 mm = 3⁄4"
controller. By activating the controller, you are making 25 mm = 1"
sure that the wire and wire connectors are operating prop- 32 mm = 11⁄4"
erly. Adjust the sprinklers and check for coverage.
Backfilling
1. Do not directly bury the valves. Install a valve box for easy
access to valves. Wait until you are backfilling the trench to
set the valve box.
2. Make sure there are no rocks directly next to the pipe.
Backfill one-third to one-half of the depth of the trench at a
time, compacting the dirt as you go. Make sure to allow for
the extra dirt on the sod when setting the sprinkler heads
and valve boxes.
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Materials List

Using the plot plan and the check lists below, do a take-off 1. Exterior Point of Connection – Non Freezing
to determine your Materials List. If you are unsure what a part VALVE BOX SQUARE OR ROUND
is called, check the Sprinkler System Overview. Use colored WATER METER
pencils and as you count or measure each component, mark
the plan and write the item down here on this Materials List.
BRASS GATE
Make sure to list everything on your plan.
VALVE
1. Point of Connection: Detail and list the materials needed OR BRASS
BALL VALVE
by size. Check the backflow prevention requirements for
your area and record the materials needed.
2. Pipe: Measure and list pipe by size. Be sure to add a little MALE ADAPTER
additional pipe for waste. Count and list the number of
main line and lateral line fittings by size and type.
POINT OF CONNECTION (P.O.C.)

2. Interior Point of Connection – Freezing Climates

BRASS GATE
1. POINT OF CONNECTION VALVE
OR BRASS
List all the items needed for the system’s point of connection. BALL VALVE
Brass Compression Tee
(compression x compression x thread)
POINT OF
Brass Gate Valve or CONNECTION
Brass Ball Valve
(P.O.C.)
Valve Box
BRASS
Backflow Prevention COMPRESSION TEE
COMPRESSION
Pressure Gauge X COMPRESSION
WATER METER
X THREAD

2. PIPE AND FITTINGS (Calculate the length of pipe and number of fittings required.)
PVC (slip x slip x slip) 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm Poly (compression or barbed insert fittings)
MAIN MAIN
PVC PIPE POLYETHYLENE PIPE
METERS REQUIRED LATERAL LATERAL METERS REQUIRED
TEE SxSxS ixixi TEE

S x S x 13 mm (1⁄2")T i x i x 13 mm (1⁄2")T
S x S x 20 mm (3⁄4")T i x i x 20 mm (3⁄4")T
ELBOW 90° x S x S 90° x i x i ELBOW

90° S x 20 mm (3⁄4")T 90° i x 20 mm (3⁄4")T

90° S x 25 mm (1")T 90° i x 25 mm (1")T
90˚ 45˚
45° x S x S 45° x i x i
REDUCER 25 mm S x 20 mm (3⁄4")S 25 mm (1")i x 20 mm (3⁄4")i REDUCER
BRUSHING COUPLING
32 mm S x 25 mm (1")S 32 mm (11⁄4")i x 25 mm (1")i
REDUCING REDUCING
TEE TEE
SxSxS ixixi

MALE MALE
ADAPTERS SxT ixT ADAPTERS

COUPLING COUPLING
SxS ixi

S = Slip Fitting T = Threaded Fitting i = Compression or Insert Connection

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Materials List

3. Control Valves: Count the number of valves by size. Us- 3. Valves

ing the valve detail, list the materials needed.
4. Controller: The number of valves will determine the size VALVE BOX WATERPROOF WIRE CONNECTORS

of the controller required. You will need one controller

station for each valve. Measure the wire run from the AUTOMATIC
CONTROL VALVE
controller to the farthest valve. Note: Use color-coded, SRV OR PGV SERIES
multi-conductor low voltage wire. You will need one wire
for each valve, plus one common wire which will be con-
nected to all of the valves.
Example: On your plot plan, if you need 20 cm of wire
and your scale is 1:100 (1 cm = 1 m), then you will need
200 meters of wire (20 x 100 = 200). Do not forget to add
a little extra wire at the valve so that it makes it easier to
work on the wire connectors, and enough wire to go up
the wall to hook up the controller.

3. AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVES

List all the items needed to build the valve manifolds.
Size Quantity MALE ADAPTERS

Hunter SRV or PGV Valve 1" (25 mm)

4. Controller
Valve Box AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER CONTROLLER–SRC, EC OR Pro-C SERIES

Male Adapters

Waterproof Wire Connectors

4. CONTROLLER

Hunter SRC, EC or Pro-C Controller ________ Stations SPRINKLER

CONTROLLER WIRE
LOW VOLTAGE
ICR Remote Control Kit

18 Gauge (1 mm Dia.) Direct Burial Wire

________ Meters
with Number of Strands REMOTE CONTROL ICR
CONNECTION
"SmartPort®"

TIPS
Never drop PVC pipe. If it is dropped and hits a rock or
concrete the pipe could shatter and send tiny sharp
pieces flying. Even if the pipe does not break, it could PVC CONDUIT FOR LOW
VOLTAGE WIRE (OPTIONAL)
get a hairline crack and later burst under normal
water pressure. This can also happen if the pipe is al-
lowed to slap together while being carried.
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Materials List
5. Sprinklers: Count the number of sprinkler heads needed by 5. Sprinklers
type and record the totals in the chart.
6. Swing Joint
6. Swing Joints: Count the sprinkler heads and determine the
GEAR DRIVE USE A PRE-ASSEMBLED HUNTER
number of pre-assembled Hunter swing joints needed, or: ROTOR SWING JOINT SJ SERIES
7. Calculate the number of fittings needed by size. I-20 ULTRA

HUNTER SWING JOINT

5. SPRINKLERS
Count all of the sprinklers on your plan and list here:
GEAR DRIVE ROTORS – POP-UP AND SHRUB
POP-UP, LAWN Quantity

PGM 13mm (1⁄2") inlet

PGP® 20mm (3⁄4") inlet
I-20 Ultra 20mm (3⁄4") Inlet
SHRUB – RISER MOUNTED OR HIGH POP-UP
PGM 13mm (1⁄2") inlet SPRAY NOZZLES ADJUSTABLE
SPRINKLER SRS ARC SERIES
PGP 20mm (3⁄4") inlet
®
OR Pro-Spray®
I-20 Ultra 20mm (3⁄4") Inlet SERIES 6. Swing Joint
USE A PRE-ASSEMBLED
HUNTER SWING JOINT
SPRAY SPRINKLERS WITH ADJUSTABLE ARC NOZZLES SJ SERIES

POP-UP, LAWN Quantity REDUCING TEE

SRS or Pro-Spray® 13mm (1⁄2") inlet
PS 13mm (1⁄2") inlet
SHRUB – RISER MOUNTED OR HIGH POP-UP
PVC OR POLY PIPE
SRS or Pro-Spray® 13mm (1⁄2") inlet
PS 13mm (1⁄2") inlet

HUNTER SWING JOINT

6. HUNTER SWING JOINTS, PRE-ASSEMBLED

SJ SERIES Quantity

SJ-506 1⁄2" x 15 cm
SJ-512 1⁄2" x 30 cm
SPRAY SPRINKLER
SJ-7512 1⁄2" x 3⁄4" x 30 cm
SRS OR Pro-Spray
SJ-712 3⁄4" x 30 cm SERIES
ALTERNATE
INSTALLATION
7. SWING JOINT ASSEMBLIES METHOD:
FLEXIBLE OR
Transfer the number of sprinklers required from Step 5 to the area provided “CUT-OFF” RISER
below, then determine the quantity of parts needed:
FLEXIBLE OR
1⁄2" Inlet Sprinkler Total “CUT-OFF” POLY
1⁄2" Marlex Street Ell x3 = RISER

1⁄2" x 8" sch 80 nipple for Pop-up x1 =

1⁄2" x 14" (or ___") nipple for Shrub x1 =
3⁄4" Inlet Sprinkler Total PVC OR POLY PIPE
3⁄4" Marlex Street Ell x3 =
3⁄4" x 8" sch 80 nipple for Pop-up x1 =
TAPPING SADDLE
3⁄4" x 14" (or ___") nipple for Shrub x1 = OR REDUCING TEE
 16

Glossary of Terms
ARC – Describes how far around in a circular pattern a sprinkler will rotate application of the solvent.
or spray. A sprinkler with a 90° arc would spray a quarter circle. RADIUS – How far out from the sprinkler the water sprays. A nozzle with a
BACKFLOW PREVENTER – A device installed between the P.O.C. and 5.2 meter radius means that the water will spray out as far as 5.2 meters.
the sprinklers that is designed to prevent the backflow of contaminated ROTORS – Gear-driven sprinklers that shoot out a solid stream of water
water into the drinking water. Different countries require different types of and rotate slowly in a circular pattern, streaming out water to areas as small
backflow preventers. The user should check with their Hunter dealer or as 5 meters and as large as 23 meters or more. Rotors fit into the “large
local permitting agency for the type of backflow device approved for their area sprinklers” category.
area.
SPRAY HEADS – Sprinklers that emit a fan-type spray of small droplets of
CHECK VALVE – A small device allowing water to flow in one direction water. These heads have a radius of 5.2 meters and shorter. Spray heads
only. A check valve has a spring which will hold the valve closed, and will fit into the category of “small area sprinklers.”
not allow the water to flow out of the sprinkler until a pre-set pressure is
achieved in the system. This spring will hold back water in a pipe that has STATION – A term used when discussing controllers. Sprinklers in a water-
as much as 2 to 3 meters change in elevation and is an excellent solution ing zone are connected by pipe to a valve, which is wired to a station on the
for slope applications. controller. A 6-station controller (also called a timer) can control from one to
six valves.
CONTROLLER – Also known as a timer, the part of an automatic sprinkler
system that determines when a valve will turn on and how long it will oper- TIMER – See “Controller”
ate. The timer sends a low voltage signal to the valve, which will then open TRENCH – Lateral line trenches should be at least 15 cm to 20 cm deep.
for a predetermined amount of time allowing water to flow to the sprinklers. When digging in the yard most people will dig without concern to about a
What size timer to purchase is determined by how many zones are in the 10 cm depth. At 15 cm they begin to dig more carefully, as they know there
sprinkler system. are utilities buried in their yard. Installing the lateral pipes at 15 cm to 20 cm
FLOW – Expressed in liters per minute (l/min) or in cubic meters per hour helps to avoid broken pipes due to weeding or the planting of annual color.
(m3/hr), flow is a measurement of the volume of water moving through a The main line is usually installed before the lateral lines and should be
pipe or sprinkler component over a specific amount of time. deeper, allowing the lateral lines to be installed at the stated depth. As an
added note, install the low-voltage wires in the same trench below the main
FRICTION LOSS – Water flowing through the meter, valves, pipe, and line pipe to help protect the wires.
fittings has considerable drag or friction. When the velocity of water
increases, the friction loss increases. The friction reduces the available VALVE – In a sprinkler system, there are many types of valves, but really
dynamic pressure. only two families of valves–sprinkler valves and shut-off valves. Within
those two families are a variety of valves. When discussing a sprinkler
HEAD-TO-HEAD – This phrase describes the correct placement of spray system, the term “valve” usually refers to an automatic control valve.
heads and stream rotors. One sprinkler must be placed so that it will spray
another sprinkler (or 50% of the adjusted diameter). This provides for com- SPRINKLER ZONE CONTROL VALVES
plete coverage and prevents dry spots. MANUAL CONTROL VALVES are not as common as they once were.
LATERAL (Lateral Line) – Non-pressure pipe running from the valve to the The manually-controlled sprinkler system eliminates having to move a
sprinklers. hose-end sprinkler around from area to area, but the user does not have
LOW HEAD DRAINAGE – Water left in the pipe after a valve is turned off the convenience of the automatic system.
that is gently flowing out of a low elevation sprinkler head. Low head drain- AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVES are used in conjunction with automatic
age can be corrected through the use of a check valve. timers and are a convenient, economical way of delivering water to lawns,
l/min – LITERS PER MINUTE – The available l/min must be known before plants and gardens. With an automatic system, the user does not have to
a sprinkler design can be completed. Sprinkler heads have different l/min worry about wasting water when they forget to turn the system off. Instead,
requirements. The total l/min of all the sprinkler heads on one zone should just the right amount of water is delivered to each zone automatically.
not exceed the available l/min. VOLUME – Expressed in liters or cubic meters (m3), volume is used to
MAIN (MAIN LINE) – Pressurized pipe running from the P.O.C. to the zone describe either the amount of water available or the amount of water used
control valves. (see flow).
MANIFOLD – A group of valves. WATER HAMMER – The surging of pressure which occurs when a control
valve is suddenly closed. In extreme conditions, this surging will cause
P.O.C. – POINT OF CONNECTION – The sprinkler main line tie-in point.
the pipes to vibrate or create a pounding noise. Water hammer is most
POLY PIPE – Polyethylene is black, flexible pipe popular in areas that are commonly caused by fast-closing valves or pipes that have been sized too
susceptible to long freezes in the winter. An insert fitting with a hose clamp small causing high velocity water flow.
or a compression fitting is used with poly pipe.
WIRE – In an automatic sprinkler system, low voltage direct burial wire is
PRECIPITATION RATE – Expressed in mm per hour, precipitation rate is used to connect the automatic control valves to the controller. The most
the rate at which water is being applied. Matched precipitation means all of frequently used wire for the home sprinkler system is multi-strand. Color-
the sprinklers in the area are placing about the same amount of water on a coded, multi-strand sprinkler wire has several coated wires together in one
given area. Different types of sprinklers should not be installed in the same protective jacket. It is a good idea to install extra wires for future expansion
zone. Large area sprinklers and small area sprinklers may use the same of the system.
LPM, but because the size of the areas they cover is not the same, the mm
ZONE – A zone is an area to be watered by one sprinkler valve.
per hour of water applied is very different.
PRESSURE – Measured with a pressure gauge and expressed in kPa
or Bars. Static pressure is the kPa measured when no water is flowing
through a closed system. Dynamic pressure is the kPa measured when the
system is open, or water is flowing through.
PROGRAM – A program is information the user enters into the timer’s
memory that determines when the system will water. A program for an
automatic sprinkler timer contains three pieces of information: what days
to water, what time to start watering all zones, and how long each zone will
water.
PVC PIPE – The most common type of pipe used in areas with warmer
climates. Generally white in color, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipe is more
rigid than the black poly pipe, and requires the use of PVC solvents (glue).
The pipe manufacturers also recommend the use of primer just prior to the
 Watering Guidelines

Application Rates
WATERING GUIDELINES
Watering application rates will vary with different types of Cool, non-arid climates – Apply 25 mm of water per week.
plants, soils and climates. New lawn must be kept moist, and Hot, arid climates – Apply 50 mm of water per week.
newly-transplanted shrubs must be watered every day or two. Clay soils, fine particles, Program the controller with shorter
Established plants will need deeper, less frequent watering. absorbs water slowly run times; increase the number of
start time cycles per day; decrease the
The following guidelines will get you started.
number of water days per week.
Watering Guidelines Loam soils, medium-sized Program the controller with longer
particles, average run times and fewer start time cycles
1. Do not operate more than one valve at a time. absorption rate per week.
2. Water early in the morning when it is least windy and Sandy soils, larger particles, Program the controller with shorter
pressure is the greatest. Early morning watering will also absorbs water quite rapidly run times; increase the number of
start time cycles per day; increase the
reduce water evaporation. Watering in the early evening number of water days per week.
is not recommended. A lawn is more likely to get diseases
when wet for a long duration, especially overnight during
the summer. Watering on a hot summer day may also burn SPRINKLER RUN TIME SCHEDULE – OVER 7 DAYS
the plants, due to evaporated salt on the leaves.
Water To Apply Spray I-20 Ultra
3. In most areas, lawns require 40 mm to 50 mm of water per Each Week Sprinklers PGM Rotors PGP® Rotors Rotors
week in the hottest months. Hot and arid areas may require 25 mm 40 min. 130 min. 150 min. 150 min.
more. 50 mm 80 min. 260 min. 300 min. 300 min.

4. Manually activate your system every week or so to make

sure everything is operating correctly. Check and clean
sprinklers to ensure proper functioning.
Freezing Areas
In freezing climates, turn off the controller, close the main
sprinkler shut-off valve, drain all the water from the system,
and blow any remaining water out of the system before the
first freeze. If you are unfamiliar with the correct procedure
for blowing out a sprinkler system, contact your local Hunter
dealer for assistance or a referral.
Programming the Controller
A program for an automatic sprinkler controller contains
three pieces of information: What days to water, what time
to start the zones watering, and how long each zone will run.
Refer to the Watering Guidelines Chart above to help you
set up a program. Always write down the proposed watering
schedule before starting to program the timer.

An automatic controller stores information on what days to water,

what time to start watering and how long each zone will run.

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 Hunter Sprinkler Performance Charts
SRS, Pro-Spray® and PS SRS and Pro-Spray® PGP® ROTOR I-20 ULTRA ROTOR
SPRAYS SPRAYS
Pressure Radius Flow Pressure Radius Flow
Pressure Radius Flow Pressure Radius Flow Nozzle Bars kPa m m3/hr. l/min Nozzle Bars kPa m m3/hr. l/min
Arc Bars kPa m m3/hr. l/min Arc Bars kPa m m3/hr. l/min
2.1 206 9.1 0.20 3.4 2.1 206 9.1 0.20 3.4
3 m SPRAY 0.6 m SPRAY 3 2.8
3.4
275
344
9.4
9.4
0.23
0.27
3.8
4.5
1.0 2.8
3.4
275
344
9.4
9.4
0.23
0.27
3.8
4.5
1.7 172 3.0 0.09 1.5 1.7 172 0.6 0.02 0.38
2.1 206 3.4 0.11 1.9 2.1 206 0.6 0.02 0.42 2.1 206 9.8 0.27 4.5 2.1 206 9.8 0.27 4.5
2.4 241 3.4 0.12 1.9 2.4 241 0.6 0.03 0.45 4 2.8
3.4
275 10.1 0.32
344 10.4 0.36
5.3
6.1
1.5 2.8
3.4
275 10.1 0.32
344 10.4 0.36
5.3
6.1
1.7 172 3.0 0.18 3.0 1.7 172 0.6 0.03 0.53
2.1 206 3.4 0.22 3.7 2.1 206 0.6 0.04 0.61 2.1 206 10.4 0.36 6.1 2.1 206 10.4 0.36 6.1
2.4 241 3.4 0.23 3.9 2.4 241 0.6 0.04 0.68 5 2.8
3.4
275 11.0 0.41
344 11.6 0.45
6.8
7.6
2.0 2.8
3.4
275 11.0 0.41
344 11.6 0.45
6.8
7.6
1.7 172 3.0 0.35 5.9 1.2 m SPRAY
2.1 206 3.4 0.44 7.4 2.1 206 11.0 0.45 7.6 2.1 206 11.0 0.45 7.6
2.4 241 3.4 0.46 7.7 1.7
2.1
172
206
1.2
1.2
0.05 0.81
0.05 0.83 6 2.8
3.4
275 11.6 0.55 9.1
344 12.2 0.61 10.2
3.0 2.8
3.4
275 11.6 0.55 9.1
344 12.2 0.61 10.2
3.7 m SPRAY 2.4 241 1.2 0.05 0.91
2.1 206 11.0 0.59 9.8 2.1 206 11.0 0.59 9.8
1.7
2.1
172
206
3.7
4.0
0.13
0.16
2.1
2.7
1.7
2.1
172
206
1.2
1.2
0.10 1.63
0.10 1.67 7 2.8
3.4
275 12.2 0.68 11.4
344 12.8 0.77 12.9
3.5 2.8
3.4
275 12.2 0.68 11.4
344 12.8 0.77 12.9
2.4 241 4.3 0.17 2.9 2.4 241 1.2 0.10 1.74
2.1 206 11.3 0.73 12.1 2.1 206 11.3 0.73 12.1
1.7
2.1
172
206
3.7
4.0
0.25
0.32
4.2
5.4
1.8 m SPRAY 8 2.8
3.4
275 12.2 0.84 14.0
344 13.1 0.95 15.9
4.0 2.8
3.4
275 12.2 0.84 14.0
344 13.1 0.95 15.9
2.4 241 4.3 0.35 5.8 1.7 172 1.8 0.11 1.85
2.1 206 1.8 0.12 1.93 2.1 206 11.6 0.95 15.9 2.1 206 11.6 0.95 15.9
1.7
2.1
172
206
3.7
4.0
0.51 8.5
0.65 10.8
2.4 241 1.8 0.12 1.97 9 2.8
3.4
275 13.1 1.11 18.5
344 14.0 1.25 20.8
6.0 2.8
3.4
275 13.1 1.11 18.5
344 14.0 1.25 20.8
2.4 241 4.3 0.69 11.5 1.7 172 1.8 0.22 3.67
2.1 206 1.8 0.22 3.71 2.8 275 13.7 1.36 22.7 2.8 275 13.7 1.36 22.7
4.6 m SPRAY 2.4 241 1.8 0.22 3.75 10 3.4
4.1
344 14.6 1.54 25.7
413 14.9 1.73 28.8
8.0 3.4
4.1
344 14.6 1.54 25.7
413 14.9 1.73 28.8
1.7 172 4.6 0.20 3.3 2.1 m SPRAY
2.1 206 4.9 0.21 3.5
2.4 241 4.9 0.23 3.9 1.7 172 2.1 0.09 1.5
2.1 206 2.1 0.11 1.9 PGP® LOW ANGLE I-20 ULTRA LOW ANGLE
1.7 172 4.6 0.40 6.6 2.4 241 2.4 0.12 1.9
2.1 206 4.9 0.42 7.0 Pressure Radius Flow Pressure Radius Flow
2.4 241 4.9 0.47 7.8 1.7 172 2.1 0.18 3.0 Nozzle Bars kPa m m3/hr. l/min Nozzle Bars kPa m m3/hr. l/min
2.1 206 2.1 0.22 3.7 2.1 206 7.6 0.36 6.1 2.1 206 7.6 0.36 6.1
1.7 172 4.6 0.80 13.2
2.1 206 4.9 0.84 14.0
2.4
1.7
241
172
2.4
2.1
0.23
0.35
3.9
5.9
2.0LA 2.8
3.4
275
344
8.2
8.5
0.43
0.48
7.2
7.9
2.0LA 2.8
3.4
275
344
8.2
8.5
0.43
0.48
7.2
7.9
2.4 241 4.9 0.94 15.6
2.1 206 2.1 0.44 7.4 2.1 206 8.2 0.48 7.9 2.1 206 8.2 0.48 7.9
5.2 m SPRAY
1.7 172 5.2 0.26 4.3
2.4 241 2.4 0.46 7.7
2.5LA 2.8
3.4
275 9.1 0.57 9.5
344 10.1 0.64 10.6
2.5LA 2.8
3.4
275 9.1 0.57 9.5
344 10.1 0.64 10.6
2.1 206 5.5 0.27 4.5 2.1 206 8.8 0.64 10.6 2.1 206 8.8 0.64 10.6
PGM MID-RANGE ROTOR
2.4
1.7
241
172
5.5
5.2
0.28
0.51
4.7
8.5 Pressure Radius Flow
3.5LA 2.8
3.4
275 9.8 0.70 11.7
344 10.7 0.80 13.2
3.5LA 2.8
3.4
275 9.8 0.70 11.7
344 10.7 0.80 13.2
2.1 206 5.5 0.55 9.1 Nozzle Bars kPa m m3/hr. l/min
2.1 206 9.4 0.77 12.9 2.1 206 9.4 0.77 12.9
2.4
1.7
241
172
5.5
5.2
0.57 9.5
1.02 17.0 .50
2.1
2.8
206
275
4.3
4.6
0.10
0.11
1.6
1.9 4.5LA 2.8
3.4
275 10.4 0.89 14.8
344 11.3 1.00 16.7
4.5LA 2.8
3.4
275 10.4 0.89 14.8
344 11.3 1.00 16.7
2.1 206 5.5 1.09 18.2 3.4 344 4.6 0.11 1.9
2.4 241 5.5 1.14 19.0 2.1 206 5.2 0.15 2.4
.75 2.8
3.4
275
344
5.5
5.5
0.17
0.19
2.8
3.2
I-20 ULTRA 5.5 m SHORT
RADIUS NOZZLES
I-20 ULTRA 7.6 m SHORT
RADIUS NOZZLES
STRIP PATTERN NOZZLE
2.1 206 6.1 0.19 3.2 Pressure Radius Flow Pressure Radius Flow
Nozzle
Pressure
Bars kPa
Width
x Length
Flow
m3/hr. l/min 1.0 2.8
3.4
275
344
6.4
6.4
0.23
0.25
3.8
4.2
Nozzle Bars kPa m m3/hr. l/min Nozzle Bars kPa m m3/hr. l/min
2.1 206 5.2 .08 1.4 2.1 206 5.2 .08 1.4
LCS-515
1.4
1.7
137
172
1.2 m x 4.3 m
1.5 m x 4.6 m
0.12
0.14
2.1
2.3 2.1 206 7 0.30 4.9 .50 2.8 275 5.2 .10 1.6 .75 2.8 275 5.2 .10 1.6
Left-Corner
Strip
2.1
2.4
206
241
1.5 m x 4.6 m
1.5 m x 4.6 m
0.15
0.16
2.5
2.6
1.5 2.8
3.4
275
344
7.3
7.3
0.34
0.39
5.7
6.4
SR 3.4
4.1
344
413
5.5
5.8
.11
.13
1.9
2.2
SR 3.4
4.1
344
413
5.5
5.8
.11
.13
1.9
2.2
2.8 275 1.5 m x 4.6 m 0.17 2.8
2.1 206 5.2 .18 3.0 2.1 206 5.2 .18 3.0
RCS-515
1.4
1.7
137
172
1.2 m x 4.3 m
1.5 m x 4.6 m
0.12
0.14
2.1
2.3 2.0
2.1
2.8
206
275
7.6
8.2
0.39
0.45
6.4
7.6 1.0 2.8 275 5.2 .20 3.4 1.5 2.8 275 5.2 .20 3.4

Right-Corner
2.1
2.4
206
241
1.5 m x 4.6 m
1.5 m x 4.6 m
0.15
0.16
2.5
2.6
3.4 344 8.2 0.52 8.7 SR 3.4
4.1
344
413
5.5
5.8
.23
.25
3.8
4.2
SR 3.4
4.1
344
413
5.5
5.8
.23
.25
3.8
4.2
Strip 2.1 206 8.5 0.57 9.5
2.8
1.4
275
137
1.5 m x 4.6 m
1.2 m x 8.5 m
0.17
0.25
2.8
4.2
3.0 2.8
3.4
275
344
9.1
9.1
0.68 11.4
0.77 12.9 2.0
2.1
2.8
206
275
5.2
5.2
.32
.39
5.3
6.4 3.0
2.1
2.8
206
275
5.2
5.2
.32
.39
5.3
6.4
SS-530 1.7
2.1
172
206
1.5 m x 9.1 m
1.5 m x 9.1 m
0.27
0.29
4.5
4.9
SR 3.4
4.1
344
413
5.5
5.8
.45
.50
7.6
8.3
SR 3.4
4.1
344
413
5.5
5.8
.45
.50
7.6
8.3
Side Strip 2.4 241 1.5 m x 9.1 m 0.32 5.3
2.8 275 1.5 m x 9.1 m 0.43 5.7
TIPS
Sprinkler Radius: The radius can be reduced up to 25% with a sprinkler adjustment tool.
kPa/Bar: If the pressure at the sprinkler is higher than the ratings recommended in the charts, you
may need a pressure regulator.
Low Angle Nozzles: These nozzles project a lower spray pattern and are ideal for slopes or where low
® tree branches or wind are a problem.

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