Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Underground Sprinkler Installation Guide
 - Design Section 1 - Why Install?
 - Design Section 2 - Check Local Codes
 - Design Section 3 - Measure Water Flow
 - Design Section 4 - Measure & Draw Property
 - Design Section 5 - Select Heads
 - Design Section 6 - Head Placement
 - Design Section 7 - Creating Watering Zones
 - Design Section 8 - Plan Valve Placement
 - Design Section 9 - Diagram Pipe Layout
 - Design Section 10 - Plan Timer Location
 - Design Designing System - Helpful Tools
 - Design Layout Graph Paper
 - Installation - Helpful Tools
 - Installation Section 1 - Installation
 - Installation Section 2 - System Layout
 - Installation Section 3 - Connect to Water Main
 - Installation Section 4 - Backflow Prevention
 - Installation Section 5 - Dig Trenches
 - Installation Section 6 - Working with Pipe
 - Installation Section 7 - Install Main Line
 - Installation Section 8 - Install Manifold
 - Installation Section 9 - Connect Zones
 - Installation Section 10 - Instll Risers & Heads
 - Installation Section 11 - Connecting Sprinkler Wire
 - Appendix A - Charts
 - Appendix A - Selecting the Components
 - Appendix A - Parts List
 
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
• Easy to adjust sprinkler height
• Resists impact and cracking 
• 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
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).
•
R
un eac
h 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.
Installation
Sprinkler System Layout & Installation Guide
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INSTALL RISERS & HEADS
S
wing Joint
Multi-Flex™
Adjustable Height
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