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Sprinkler System
Planning Guide
HR-SPOTTERBOX
HR606-6SQVB
HR1419-6VB
HR909-8VB
®
Gear Drive
sprinklers
SATURN
&
VOYAGER
Micro Sprays & Spinners
®
HR Products
Australian Made Valve Boxes
Rain Sensor
Micro Sprinklers
& Sprays
HR Products
Adjustable
Drippers
®
5400 Pop-up
Sprinklers
®
Programmable Lawn
& Garden Timer
®
Electric Solenoid Valve
Install it yourself, save time, save effort, save money.
Water Saving DIY Irrigation Design and Application
YOUR NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Starting now, you wonʼt have to drag hoses and sprinklers
around the yard. Youʼll get better watering coverage of
your lawn, shrubs, trees and gardens with an installed water
conserving system. And by installing the system yourself,
youʼll save money and feel satisfaction of completing a job
well done.
1. MEASURE
With a water saving sprinkler system and this step-by-step
planner, you'll find that installing your new system is not
only fun, it's easy and can save you water and money.
Take measurements of areas to be watered such as lawns,
flower beds and vegetable gardens.
Plot these measurements as well as the position of trees, sheds,
paved areas onto the graph paper provided. The scale on the
graph paper is 1 metre equals 1 centimetre.
Mark on the graph paper the position of your water source, eg:
• A domestic mains source – location of the water meter, and
the position of the tap closest to the meter.
• Alternative water source – the location of the bore hole,
dam, river or tank with elevations on the property.
2. FLOW TEST
To determine how many sprinklers, sprays or drippers you
may use on your system, you will need to do a flow test. This
can be done by either a pressure gauge test kit or a simple
bucket test.
This simple bucket test can be measured by timing in seconds
how long it takes to fill a 9 litre household bucket. Testing
should be done at the times when you plan to run your system
(ie: 6am). Test tap should be the tap closest to the watermeter.
Ensure all other taps are turned off, turn the test tap on full,
and then time how long it takes to fill the container.
(An allowance of 20% has been made on the bucket test which
allows for the system to run at the correct sprinklers pressure.)
Formula = Container size (Litres) divided by time to fill
(Seconds) Multiplied by 60 = Litres per Minute.
The pressure gauge test kit is available from most HR
distributors and should be tested at the operating pressure of
the selected sprinkler plus about 50kPa.
3. DESIGNING
We recommend HR Products quality sprinklers for both lawn
and shrub areas. Firstly, plot part circle sprinklers which throw
away from the house, driveway, fences and all other perimeters,
then plot full circle sprinklers. Position all sprinklers at
recommended spacing as per table, designed at 207kPa.
Litres per minute
METHOD 1: 9LITRE BUCKET CONTAINER TEST
Time
Taken
Litres
Minute
Time
Taken
Litres
Minute
Time
Taken
Litres
Minute
Time
Taken
Litres
Minute
3 sec
144
7 sec
62
11 sec
39
18 sec
24
4 sec
108
8 sec
54
12 sec
36
20 sec
21
5 sec
86
9 sec
48
14 sec
31
22 sec
20
6 sec
72
10 sec
43
16 sec
27
24 sec
18
METHOD 2: PRESSURE GAUGE CONTAINER TEST
Time
Taken
Litres
Minute
Time
Taken
Litres
Minute
Time
Taken
Litres
Minute
Time
Taken
Litres
Minute
3 sec
180
7 sec
4 sec
135
8 sec
77
11 sec
49
18 sec
30
68
12 sec
45
20 sec
27
5 sec
108
9 sec
60
14 sec
39
22 sec
25
6 sec
90
10 sec
54
16 sec
34
24 sec
23
Decide the size of the mainline to your solenoid valves from the
pipe guide (The mainline is the piping from the water source).
Check with your supplier if your mainline exceeds 80 metres in
length or if your system is being designed for a hilly situation.
PIPE SIZE GUIDE
SPRINKLER SPACING GUIDE
PVC Pipe
Radius (m)
Pressure
in
kPa
Standard
Flow
Low
Flow
Standard
Flow
Low
Flow
Full -360°
207
15.1
7.5
4.6
3.7
¾ -270°
207
11.3
5.6
4.6
3.7
½ -180°
207
7.5
3.8
4.6
3.7
¼ -90°
207
3.7
2.6
4.6
3.7
Nozzle
Pattern
You can choose a manual system or, better yet a fully
automatic system that gives you even more convenience.
Just set your timer once, and the watering's done
automatically. Even when you're away from home.
Note: It is recommended that sprinklers are spaced at their
radius performance to ensure even distribution (no dry spots).
For full range of patterns and performance see chart inside.
Poly Tube
1 – 40 lpm 20mm class 12
1 – 18 lpm 13mm
41 – 60 lpm 25mm class 9
18 – 30 lpm 19mm
61 – 100 lpm 32mm class 9
30 – 50 lpm 25mm
101 – 200 lpm 40mm class 9
Class 18 PVC pipe should be used on the mainline where the pipe
is under constant pressure. Install a master solenoid valve at the
start of the system to minimize the extra cost of the class 18 piping.
(Check your local water authority for pipe pressure class rating, as
they vary from state to state around Australia.)
Water Saving DIY Irrigation Design and Application
Pop-up Sprinklers
Spacing varies
according to
sprinkler used
20mm or 25mm
Pipe size
Solenoid Valve
Mainline
Determine number of ball valve/solenoid valves required
by dividing available flow into total flow required when all
sprinklers are plotted.
Review your plan, then order what you need. Check over details,
then order sprinklers and valves from your HR distributor. Use
materials required section to order items you need.
Choose most convenient and practical locations to tee off
from mainline and install ball valve/solenoid valve after tee
off. Then draw in remaining pipe work and go about sizing
remaining pipe work.
IMPORTANT: Consult local authorities for: Telephone buried
cables, water pipes, backflow prevention laws, underground
power supplies, gas pipes. (Blackflow prevention and isolating
valves must be installed by a certified plumber/contractor,
where required by State Laws.)
4. INSTALLATION
Tools Required:
• Marking Stakes
• String Line
• Trenching shovel
• Multi Grips
• Axe
• Tape Measure
• Rake
• Hacksaw
• Wrench • Spade
• Poly Cutter or Sharp Knife
Preparation: Assemble fittings which screw together.
Sprinkler to risers, and then assemble to tees or elbows
(Note: this assembly can be used as a depth gauge for
digging trenches). Screw valve sockets into valves (thread
seal tape should be used on these threads), place these
assemblies alongside trenches where they are to be installed.
Marking Out: Use stakes and string line to mark position of
trenches and keep straight.
Trenching: If trenching in established lawn, use an axe or a
spade to cut trench sides and cut turf into sods, the sods can
be removed and placed alongside trench using a trenching
shovel. Remove soil from trench, placing it on the opposite
side to sods. Now the sprinkler assembly can be used to
gauge the depth of trenches.
To go under paths, driveways and paving, select the
appropriate PVC pipe size. Cut a 45° angle on the leading
end and slightly flare the end with the end angle. A trench
is then dug on both sides of the path. Now a hose is pushed
up the pipe and the water turned on only slightly. Start
ramming and turning the pipe to move under the path. This
action with the water from the hose will clear the soil from
the front of the pipe.
Manual Systems: If installing a manual system, it can save
time and money by installing solenoid cable in the trenches
with the piping, to make conversion to an automatic system
simple at a later date.
Automatic Systems: An automatic watering system will
save you time and money. You will require a sprinkler timer,
solenoid valves and cable (solenoid valves are installed
in place of gate and ball valves). Cable is required to run
between solenoid valves and the controller. The cable only
carries 24 volts so it is easy to do yourself. Cable sizes are
determined by the distance between the solenoid valves and
the controller. eg: 0.5mm² maximum distance 100m, 1.0mm²
maximum distance 500m.
Cables should be taped to the underside of the pipe work, and
wire joints should be connected with HR waterproof electrical
cable connectors. A Galcon Battery operated solenoid valve is
recommended in situations where the laying of solenoid wire
is not possible.
Final Check: Remove sprinkler tops and then turn the system
on. This will flush out any dirt trapped in the pipework. Once
the system has been flushed, turn off the system, replace the
sprinkler tops. Check system again before filling the trenches,
this time looking for any leaks in the pipe work and adjust
sprinklers for coverage. If joints and sprinkler performance
is satisfactory, fill in trenches and replace sods. Make sure
sprinklers are just level with ground to avoid sprinkler damage
from lawn mowers.
Congratulations on your new HR
water saver system, sit back and watch
your system do the work for you!
Water Saving DIY Irrigation Design and Application
SAVE WORK AND WATER . . . AUTOMATICALLY!
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER TIMERS
COMPLETE
RANGE
Orbit
Dial Series (Indoor)
Model
Orbit
Star Series (Indoor)
Orbit
Star Series (Outdoor)
WM4DIALPIT
WM6DIALPIT
WMSTARDIAL4PIT
WMSTARDIAL6PIT
WMSTARDIAL9PIT
WMSTARDIAL6CD
WMSTARDIAL12CD
4
6
4
6
9
6
12
Dual
Dual
Dual
Dual
Dual
Dual
Dual
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Zone Time Changes
1-99min
1-99min
1-99min
1-99min
1-99min
1-99min
1-99min
Start Times per Day
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Rain/Off Switch
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Manual Mode
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
7 Day Calendar
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Indoor Mount
•
•
•
•
•
No. of Zones
Programs
Pump Start
Weatherproof
•
•
•
•
Battery Backup
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Fail Safe Program
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Water Saver Product
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Plug in 24VAC Transformer
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Built in Transformer
• Standard feature of model
SOLENOID VALVES
Solenoid Valve Features:
• Female thread design (ORBIT25FC) for standard 25mm installations.
• High flow, low friction loss.
• Slow and smooth opening and closing.
• Highly efficient, totally encapsulated solenoid.
MV80
• Manual bleed.
• Corrosion resistant construction.
• Valve rated to 1035kPa.
• ORBIT25FC Solenoid valves are suitable for dirty water applications with a filter.
• Flow control (on ORBIT25FC).
Master Solenoid Valve (use a mains water tested solenoid valve)
Check local codes for backflow and master valve requirements.
Galcon
Battery operated
solenoid valve
MV75B
Complete w/wire
leads, Threaded inlet
and barbed outlet
Orbit
Automatic
flow control
solenoid valve
Valve
Boxes
WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER WITH YOUR SYSTEM
The RX-1
Orbit
Rain Sensor
• Your Sprinkler timer can be turned off manually on rainy days. However with
GREENWELL TREE SURROUNDS
the simple addition of a HR rain shut off device, your sprinklers will turn off
• Assists with the establishment
automatically on wet days.
of new plants.
• Concentrates water, mulch and
• Use the large range of Elgo (Lego) and Orbit adjustable nozzles to conserve water
fertiliser to the root zone.
by not spraying on roads, driveways and the house.
• Prevents scatter of mulch and
• Planning your watering cycles will save water.
fertiliser.
• Operate only one valve at a time.
• Prevents plant damage by
garden tools.
• Water when the water pressure will be the greatest (usually in the morning).
• Re-useable for multiple
Check Local Codes.
plantings, just unzip ends.
• Water shrubs, trees and plants deep and less frequently.
• Sprinklers should be cleaned periodically to ensure proper functioning.
• Use thread tape or HR Seal to ensure no leaks at the threaded joints.
• Water lawn areas for longer periods (every 2 or 3 days for 15-20min). Check Local Codes.
• Use low angle nozzles where possible (3.0m radius) to reduce water loss to wind drift.
• Use a dual program controller to allow separate water cycles for gardens and lawns.
Check Local Codes.
Water Saving DIY Irrigation Design and Application
3.7
7.5
11.2
15.0
207
207
207
7.5
10.0
207
207
344
6
360°
270°
180°
90°
45°
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
207
207
207
3.0
Radius
(m)
207
207
12.2
11.6
10.4
9.4
9.1
8.8
Radius
(m)
12
11
10
9
8
7
Nozzle
Number
0ERFORMANCE#HART
ORBIT 5400
10.2
7.6
6.1
4.5
3.4
2.7
LPM
7.4
5.6
3.7
1.9
0.9
Flow
LPM
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
Radius
(m)
10.8
8.1
5.4
2.7
1.4
Flow
LPM
GREEN - 12A
Rad. 3.7m Adj.
25˚-360˚
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
Radius
(m)
14.0
10.5
7.0
3.5
1.8
Flow
LPM
BLACK - 15A
Rad. 4.6m Adj.
25˚-360˚
413
413
413
344
344
344
kPa
VOYAGER & ORBADJ
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.6
.OZZLE0ERFORMANCE#HART
Flow
kPa
Metric Adj. Nozzle
344
5
9.1
7.3
5.5
Orbit SATURN
Gear Drive
Sprinkler
11.4
5.7
2.8
LPM
RED - 10A
Rad. 3.0m Adj.
25˚-360˚
344
344
3
344
2
4
344
275
3.0
(Green)
1
275
1.5
(Blue)
kPa
275
0.75
(Red)
Nozzle
Number
kPa
Nozzle
Number
Radius
(m)
5.0
207
SATURN
2.5
Flow Rate Radius
LPM
(m)
207
Pressure
kPa
0ERFORMANCE#HART
54228
54231
54229
54230
Pattern
.OZZLE0ERFORMANCE#HART
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
Flow Rate Radius
LPM
(m)
207
Pressure
kPa
ORBIT FIXED ARC
POP-UP SPRINKLER
HR702F
HR702TQ
HR702H
HR702Q
Pattern
Rad.
Arc
HR702
.OZZLE0ERFORMANCE#HART
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
18.2
13.7
9.1
4.6
2.3
Flow
LPM
GREY - 17A
Rad. 5.5m Adj.
25˚-360˚
50.0
37.1
28.8
20.8
15.9
12.9
LPM
Radius
(m)
Low Flow
Standard
Flow
15.2
15.2
14.9
14.0
13.1
12.8
Radius
(m)
5400 Series
Adjustable Arc
Pop-up Sprinkler
Orbit VOYAGER
/ ORBADJ
Gear Drive
Sprinkler
Nozzles:
Type of Sprinkler: ...............
Water Flow:.........................
Water Source: ......................
Number of stations:.............
Poly
System Material: PVC
Auto
Type of System: Manual
Customer Check List
ORBIT
Fixed Arc 50mm
Pop-up Sprinkler
HR702
50mm Economy
Pop-up Sprinkler