Rain Bird CP Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual

It is easier to troubleshoot valves if you know a little about how the valve works. When an electrical impulse is transmitted to the solenoid (black cylinder with wires), an electromagnetic field causes a small metal plunger in the solenoid to move upward. When the plunger moves upward, a small hole (port) in the valve is uncovered. Water in the chamber above the closing mechanism (either dia- phragm or piston) flows through the port and out of the valve, relieving water pressure needed to hold the valve closed. At this point, the pressure of the incoming ...

4. Water leaks out at sprinkler heads when station is off. A. Closing mechanism dirty or damaged and does not seat properly See Diaphragm Valve Disassembly Procedure. Check small ports for blockage by debris; rinse and inspect diaphragm and diaphragm seat for dirt or damage. Replace diaphragm or valve body if damaged. B. Valve not fully in "Manual Off" mode See 3-E above. C. Solenoid burned out or obstructed Turn off water. Remove solenoid. Check for twisting or damage to sole- noid O-ring. Check solenoid plunger as in 3-B above. Ri ...

below ground, preferably in a valve box for ease of maintenance. A separate backflow preventer is required for backflow protec- tion. In-line valves are automatic valves. In-line valves are suitable for sites with all types of elevation changes. Because of their protected location, in-line valves are less likely to be tampered with by children or vandals, and less likely to incur freeze damage than above ground models. An in- line valve is also suitable for use as a master valve. In situations where the wate ...

system (the controller) and the sprinkler heads, to turn the water on and off. Most automatic sprinkler systems are set up with two types of valves. A brass "gate valve" or "ball valve" is usually located right after the "tee" where the sprinkler system cuts off from the main source of water to the house. This valve, referred to as the "shutoff valve," is used to shut down the sprinkler system for repairs or winterizing without shutting off the water to the entire house. It is rec- ommended th ...

check the basics first. A. Is controller plugged in and properly programmed? B. Is master shut off valve open? C. Is flow control on valve in an "open" or "flow" position? Not all models have this fea- ture. Check the instructions that came with your valve, or see "How to Operate" section of this packet. D. Are water pressure and flow rate adequate for your particular valve model? (Check the instructions that came with the valve or call us toll free at 1-800-RAIN-BIRD for the requirements of your particular Rain Bird valve model.) If your pressure is ...

CP, CPF, DASASVF B60599 B60488 JTV, JTVF B60599 B36330 DV, DVF, ASVF 20858801 21074603 HV, HVF 236307 231900 Replacement Parts Rain Bird Corporation 6991 East Southpoint Rd. Bldg #1 Tucson, AZ 85756 Questions? In the USA or Canada, call Rain Bird toll free Technical Support at 1-800-RAINBIRD (800-724-6247) www.rainbird.com © Copyright 2016 Rain Bird Corporation ® Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation ...

system (the controller) and the sprinkler heads, to turn the water on and off. Most automatic sprinkler systems are set up with two types of valves. A brass "gate valve" or "ball valve" is usually located right after the "tee" where the sprinkler system cuts off from the main source of water to the house. This valve, referred to as the "shutoff valve," is used to shut down the sprinkler system for repairs or winterizing without shutting off the water to the entire house. It is rec- ommended th ...