Common Retrofit Projects - Orbit DripMaster Installation Manual

DripMaster
Retrofit
CONVERTING A SHRUB
HEAD TO DRIP IRRIGATION
Converting a shrub head to drip, using a drip manifold, is a simple way to
supply water to your Drip-Irrigation system. Retrofits are commonly used to
conserve water by replacing inefficient shrub sprinklers and bubblers.
Retrofit Drip-Irrigation
systems consist mainly of
1 Manifold—Attaches to a 1/2" riser
and consists of 1 to 8 outlets.
2 1/4" Distribution/Supply Line
3 Low-Volume Sprinkler, Dripper,
or Soaker Tube
MANIFOLDS
The main function of a Manifold is to distribute water through 1/4" outlets.
There are 4 types of Manifolds
1 Adjustable Flow Manifolds—Ideal when water system pressures
exceeds 40 PSI and where flow control is desired.
2 Full Flow Manifolds—Ideal for replacing inefficient shrub heads and
bubblers.
3 Shrub Adapter—Ideal for micro-sprinklers.
4 Riser Adapter Manifolds—Permits Drip-Irrigation without
eliminating a sprinkler head.
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INSTALLATION FOR ADjUSTABLE-
FLOW, FULL-FLOW, AND RISER
ADAPTER MANIFOLDS
1 Remove sprinkler head from a 1/2"
Riser and attach the manifold. (For
Riser Adapter Manifold, reattach
sprinkler head).
2 Remove Cap(s) from the 1/4"
Barb(s) and insert 1/4" Distribution/
Supply Line.
3 Attach a Low-Volume Sprinkler or
Drip-Irrigation Dripper to the end of
the Distribution/Supply Line.
4 To avoid high water pressure
failure, install a 1/4" High Pressure
Clamp on all tube connections.
5 Position Drip-Irrigation Dripper
next to plant.
6 If applicable, adjust flow-control
knob for desired flow rate.
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COMMON RETROFIT PROjECTS

1. Container Plants and Shrubs—page 16
2. Shrubs and Large Plants—page 19
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