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5. Connect one solenoid wire to the controller common wire and the other to the controller power wire. Use only water- tight wire connectors, like RAIN BIRD ST-03. 6. After installing valves, slowly open water supply at point of connection. Valves may discharge water momentarily, then shut off.
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(from the full up position) clockwise until resistance is felt on the flow control stem handle. 10. If necessary, install Rain Bird’s pressure regulating module PRS-B according to the installation manual. Controller Wires...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. Sprinkler heads emit water when valve is turned off. Dirt or debris is lodged on the diaphragm seat. Remove bonnet and diaphragm to dislodge debris. Solenoid is not fully closed after manual operation. Turn solenoid handle clockwise to fully seated position. Solenoid o-ring is damaged or twisted.
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2. Water will not shut off. Controller may be operating the valve automatically. Check controller to confirm it is turned off. Valve is set in the manual “ON” position. Use finger-tight pressure to turn the solenoid clockwise to the “OFF” position. CAUTION: Over-tightening risks the possibility of damaging the solenoid seat.
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Too many sprinklers are operating at one time. Check to see that the controller is only running one valve at one time. The system hydraulics may only be capable of single valve operation. If you find that all the sprinklers are located on one circuit, an additional valve may be required to better meet maximum hydraulic flow rates.
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5. Valve with PRS-B Pressure Regulating Module. Consult the PRS-B instruction manual for additional trou- bleshooting information. For further assistance, please call the Rain Bird Spec Hotline at 1-800-458-3005.
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