Rain Bird Root Watering System Installation Instructions page 2

RWS Installation Steps
The size of the root ball will drive the
correct type, quantity and positioning
of the RWS units.
Step 1:
Select the correct RWS product.
Choose a bubbler flow rate appropriate
for your soil type.
Step 2:
Determine number of units
per tree/shrub.
Step 3:
Space relative to root ball.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.rainbird.com/rws
Rain Bird Corporation
6991 E. Southpoint Road
Tucson, AZ 85756
Phone: (520) 741-6100
Fax: (520) 741-6522
LARGE TO MEDIUM TREES
Root Ball Dia.
> 36"
36"
RWS
3 or more RWS
Per Tree
Equally spaced around root ball with no
more than 30" between each RWS unit.
Rain Bird Technical Services
(800) RAINBIRD (1-800-724-6247)
(U.S. and Canada)
Installation Instructions
SMALL TREES & LARGE SHRUBS
Root Ball Dia.
12" – 36"
18"
RWS-M
2 RWS-M
Per Tree/Shrub
Equally spaced around root ball.
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SHRUBS & SMALL TREES
Root Ball Dia.
< 12"
10"
RWS-S
2 RWS-S
Per Shrub
NOTE: If less than 12" apart, use
1 RWS-S between each root ball.
Isolated Shrub:
2 RWS-S equally spaced around root ball.
Dense Plantings:
1 RWS-S between each plant.
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