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Orbit DripMaster Vegetable Garden Soaker System Step-By-Step Manual page 2

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1a
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Follow these seven steps to
create a plant-enhancing,
water-conserving,
and time-saving system.
1b
1.
(a) Attach the 3-in-1 faucet
adapter to an outdoor
faucet or garden hose.
This contains a pressure
regulator, removable filter
and 1/2" drip tubing adapter.
(b) Push 1/2" tubing (not
included) into adapter.
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2.
Roll out 1/2" distribution
tubing and secure with
1/2" stakes.
3.
Cap the 1/2" distribution line
with 1/2" tubing end fitting.
4.
(a) Using the hole punch, punch
a hole in the 1/2" distribution
line where you want the first
soaker line to begin.
(b) Insert the flag dripper as
shown in figure 4.
5.
(a) Attach 1/4" soaker tubing
to the flag dripper.
(b) Run 1/4" soaker out from the
flag dripper, up to 15',
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and secure with stakes.
Cut tubing from roll with
garden clippers.
(c) Continue running soaker lines
until system is completed.
Tips for successful soaker layout
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SOAKER SYSTEM IS READY FOR USE!
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Soaker tubing waters slowly, providing deep root
watering and helping eliminate waste and runoff.
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For best results, water between 1/2 hour (6-8" root
depth) and 4 hours (5' root depth).
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• Soaker tubing run on level
ground provides the most even
water distribution.
• Lay soaker straight, loop
around plants, or wind through
closely planted areas.
6.
Remove 1/2" tubing end
cap and flush water
through the system for
one minute.
7.
(a) Reinstall 1/2" tubing end
cap.
(b) Insert a 1/4" end plug at
the end of each soaker
line.

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