Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FLX55 Toro
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Introduction The FLX35 and FLX55 series full and part circle rotary sprinklers are designed specifically for golf course applications. Manufactured from durable, high-strength engineering plastic and stainless-steel components, these sprinklers incorporate many innovative and time-proven features for lasting, maintenance-free operation.
Nozzle Performance Chart FLX35 Series Performance Chart—25° Front Nozzle Positions Nozzle Set 30 (White Plug) Nozzle Set 31 (Yellow) Nozzle Set 32 (Blue) Nozzle Set 33 (Brown) Nozzle Set 34 (Orange.
Precipitation Rate Formulas • Square-spaced sprinklers in pattern: GPM of full circle x 96.3 (Spacing) 2 • Triangular-spaced sprinklers in pattern: GPM of full circle x 96.3 (Spacing) 2 (0.866) • Area and flow: Total GPM of zone x 96.3 Total irrigated Square feet of zone • Single row: GPM of full circle x 96.
Connecting Hydraulic Control Tubing Step 1 – Route control tubing from the controller to the sprinkler location(s). Note: Leave an 18" (45.7 cm) service loop of tubing at each sprinkler to facilitate movement of sprinkler and service operations.
Winterization Winterizing the irrigation system is required in freezing climates to prevent damage from water expansion when it freezes. Following are three key points for successfully winterizing the.
Adjustment Band Indicators 90° 180° 270° 360° Figure 7 For reference, the adjustment band of the FLX35 and FLX55 has markers at predetermined arcs. By aligning the adjustment band indicators to the turret arrow, you can set the sprinkler arc to 90°, 180°, 270° or 360°.
Pilot Valve Operation (Electric Models Only) The pilot valve controls the operation of the main valve located in the 100 PSI (7.0 kg/cm 2 ) 80 PSI (5.6 kg/cm 2 ) 65 PSI (4.
Valve won’t close (Hydraulic) – Leak in control tubing • Isolate and repair – Pilot valve leak in controller • Confirm by observing constant dripping from discharge line of controller.
Servicing Sprinkler Mechanism WARNING! Never stand or lean over the sprinkler while the irrigation system is being filled, during manual or automatic operation or when performing sprinkler service procedures.
Servicing Main Valve WARNING! If the valve snap ring is difficult to remove, residual water pressure may be remaining in the system. To prevent possible serious injury due to valve being ejected upward under pressure, confirm the following conditions exist prior to removing the snap ring and valve.
Servicing Pilot Valve WARNING! Never stand or lean over the sprinkler while the irrigation system is being filled, during manual or automatic operation or when performing sprinkler service procedures.
NOTES: © 2015 • The Toro Company, Irrigation Division • www.toro.com Form Number 373-0859 Rev. A.
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