DIG FS50 Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing the DIG model FS50 Vacation Drip Watering Kit. Please take the ti me to read
through the enclosed instructions and follow them step-by-step. If you have any questions, please call our
customer service line at 1-800-344-2281. Use FS50 Vacation Drip Watering Kit to maximize your efficient
use of water and have abundant growth in your planters or patio. If you decide to expand your system, all
the necessary parts are available individually.
STEP 1: Connecting to a hose end or a faucet.
a) Connect the timer to the faucet.
b) Attach the backflow device to the timer.
c) Attach the pressure regulator to the backflow device and
move to step # 2.
STEP 1A: Connecting to a showerhead
If you are on vacation, you can water all your indoor plants by
connecting the system to a showerhead.
a) Remove the showerhead and connect the 1/2 in. FNPT side x
3/4 in. connector to the showerhead arm.
b) Connect the 3/4 in. MNPT side x MHT nipple to the connector.
c) Connect the timer to the faucet.
d) Attach the backflow device to the timer.
e) Attach the pressure regulator to the backflow device and move to
step # 2.
OPTION 1: To apply water-soluble fertilizer, or if you are unsure of the water quality, we highly recommend
us in. #12 - 1/2 in. filter/fertilizer applicator. It will remove debris that may otherwise clog the emitters and
foggers. This unit should be installed after the backflow device.
STEP 2: Microtubing placement
a) Unroll the 1/4 in. microtubing and lay it out in the area of the planters,
containers and baskets to be watered.
STEP 3: Connect in. 3/4 in. FHT to microtubing
a) Connect the 3/4 in. FHT x 1/4 in. adaptor to the microtubing by forcing the end
of the microtubing into the fitting while moving the microtubing from side to side.
b) Attach the 3/4 in. adaptor to the pressure regulator.
STEP 4: Microtubing installation
Near each container, basket or planter cut the microtubing and insert a 1/4 in. tee
(soaking microtubing in hot water will ease installation). Make sure to leave the
ends of the 1/4 in. microtubing open so you can flush the line before completion.
STEP 5: Connecting 1/4 in. fittings
a) Run microtubing from the center of the containers to the 1/4 in. tee.
b) Connect one end of the microtubing to the 1/4 in. tee.
c) 2 in. to 4 in. from the 1/4 in. tee cut the microtubing and connect a 1/4 in. ball valve
to allow a better control of flow rate for individual container needs.
STEP 6: Installing the drip emitters or foggers
a) Attach a drip emitter or fogger to the ends of the microtubing.
b) Attach a 1/4 in. tubing holder stake to the microtubing closes to the dripper.
c) Put the 1/4 in. tubing holder stake near the plant.
Model FS50
Vacation Drip Watering Kit
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
Timer
Backflow
Preventer
Pressure
Regulator
3/4 in. x 1/2 in.
FNPT Adapter
3/4 in. MNPT x
MHT Nipple