Toro 1" (2.5 cm) Jar Top In-line Valve (Thread) (53708) Installation and User's Guide
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1. Connecting the Valve Wires Figure 3 Figure 3 Grease Cap Step 1 Route 18 AWG direct burial sprinkler cable Timer Connection from the timer to the valves Step 2 Using wire splice connectors attach either wire from each valve solenoid to the white cable wire This wire is designated as the valve Common Wire Connect the remaining wire from the solenoid to one of the color coded wires Wire A Important All wire splices must be insulated with grease caps or similar waterproofing devices O Step 3 At the timer connect the control wires to the numbered terminals in the desired operating sequence and the valve common wire to the com mon terminal Step 4 Using the timer s manual control feature test the operation of each valve Manual Operation Figure 4 e Bleed Screw external bleed To open the valve turn the Bleed Screw counterclockwise one full turn or until water begins discharging from the port Note Removing the bleed screw is not required but can be removed to help flush debris from the upper diaphragm area To close the valve turn the bleed screw clockwise until it stops Do not over tighten e Bleed Handle internal bleed To open the valve move the Bleed Handle counter clockwise to the stop To close the valve move the handle clockwise until resistance is felt Do not over tighten The Toro Promise Limited One Year Warranty T2. adapter into each end of the valve and tighten securely Step 3 Cut a 4 length of 1 schedule 40 PVC pipe for each valve Step 4 Using PVC primer and cement assemble the valve and PVC components as shown note the flow direction arrows on body aligning the tee fitting perpendicu lar to the valve Repeat this procedure for each valve in the manifold Note The last valve in the manifold can be connected with a 90 elbow instead of a tee However if future expansion of the sprinkler system is expected use the tee fitting and a 4 section of 1 schedule 40 PVC pipe capped on the end This enables the main line to be easily connected to additional downstream valves Step 5 Using 4 sections of 1 schedule 40 PVC pipe connect the valve assemblies together to create the manifold making sure the valves are aligned during assembly Step 6 Ensure the end of the supply line is dry and free of burrs Cement the manifold to the main line Step 7 Allow the cemented connections to cure for a minimum of one hour or per the cement manufacturer s directions before applying water pressure If no leaks occur after pressurization begin connecting the sprinkler zone piping using 1 class 200 PVC pipe Figure 1 Valve Inlet _ 1 Sch 40 PVC 4 Long Valve Manifold Assembly 1 Class 200 PVC Pipe To Sprinklers A i 1 Slip x Slip x 3 Slip PVC Tee A 1 Sch 40 PVC 4 Long Figure 2 Valve Inlet 1 Sch 4
3. this purpose Before connect ing your irrigation system to the potable water supply consult with your local water utility department for information regarding backflow prevention requirements Where local water pressure exceeds 70 psi a pressure regulator should be used See Uniform Plumbing Code Sec 1007 b It is advisable to use a regulator with any automatic valve to assure long life as well as uniform and controllable operation Valve Specifications Operating Pressure 20 150 PSI Flow Range 0 25 30 GPM Solenoid 24 V a c 60 Hz nominal 19 V a c 60 Hz minimum Inrush 0 40 amps 9 6 VA 24 V a c 60 Hz Holding 0 20 amps 4 8 VA 24 V a c 60 Hz Friction Loss GPM Flow 0 25 5 10 15 20 30 PSI Loss 20 35 40 30 33 6 2 Installation Procedure Note To ensure ease of installation and optimum valve performance please read through the following instructions completely before starting the installation procedure Step 1 Route 1 schedule 40 PVC pipe from the backflow preventer or system shut off device to the valve location Flush the supply line thoroughly A Caution Dirt rocks and debris entering the valve can damage the valve and or cause the valve to malfunction Step 2 The instructions and illustrations on the next page provide the most com monly recommended methods of installing in line valves in a manifold arrangement Use the appropriate step by step instruction for the valve model being installed e Mo
4. 0 PVC 4 Long 1 Slip x Thread Adapter PTFE Taped threads A r 1 Slip x Slip x uaz 1 Sch 40 PVC 4 Long Slip PVC Tee
5. del 53706 Installation Figure 1 Step 1 Cut a 4 length of 1 schedule 40 PVC pipe for each valve Step 2 Using PVC primer and cement assemble the pipe section to tee fitting the valve inlet note flow direction arrows on body aligning the tee perpendicular to the valve Repeat this procedure for each valve in the manifold Note The last valve in the manifold can be connected with a 90 elbow instead of a tee However if future expansion of the sprinkler system is expected use the tee fitting and a 4 section of 1 schedule 40 PVC pipe capped on the end This enables the main line to be easily connected to additional downstream valves Step 3 Using 4 sections of 1 schedule 40 PVC pipe connect the valve assemblies together to create the manifold making sure the valves are aligned during assembly Step 4 Ensure the end of the supply line is dry and free of burrs Cement the mani fold to the main line Step 5 Allow the cemented connections to cure for a minimum of one hour or per the cement manufacturer s directions before applying water pressure If no leaks occur after pressurization begin connecting the sprinkler zone piping using 1 class 200 PVC pipe e Model 53708 Installation Figure 2 Step 1 Apply three complete wraps of PTFE tape to the slip thread adapters A Caution Use only PTFE tape on threaded connections Pipe dope and other types of pipe thread sealants can damage plastic threads Step 2 Install a slip thread
6. erchantability and fitness for use are limited to the duration of this express warranty Some states do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state 2007 The Toro Company Irrigation Division Form Number 373 0163 Rev B TORO In line Valve Models 53706 and 53708 Installation Guide The Toro 1 in line electric valves are designed for use gt in an automatic sprinkler system controlled by a 24 V ac sprinkler system timer The valves feature manual bleed controls which enable the valve to be operated without the use of the timer The 53706 valve is designed for slip fit pipe connections and model 53708 features female threaded inlet and S outlet These valves are generally installed below O WZ I Sey grade grouped with other valves in a manifold 7 arrangement and housed in a protective valve box 4 53706 A Important These valves do not provide backflow P protection A backflow prevention device installed between the 53708 1 in line valve s and the water source point of connection is required in most areas to prevent back siphoning of contaminants through the sprin kler system into the potable water supply The Toro 1 Pressure Vacuum Breaker PVB model number 53300 is specifically designed for
7. he Toro Company and its affiliate Toro Warranty Company pursuant to an agreement between them jointly warrants to the owner each new piece of equipment against defects in material and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase Neither Toro nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for failure of products not manufactured by them even though such prod ucts may be sold or used in conjunction with Toro products During such warranty period we will repair or replace at our option any part found to be defective Return the defective part to the place of purchase Our liability is limited solely to the replacement or repair of defective parts There are no other express warranties This warranty does not apply where equipment is used or installation is performed in any manner contrary to Toro s specifi cations and instructions nor where equipment is altered or modified Neither Toro nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of equipment including but not limited to vegetation loss the cost of substitute equipment or services required during periods of malfunction or resulting non use property damage or personal injury resulting from installer s negligence Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you All implied warranties including those of m
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