Rain Bird T-Bird T-22, T-Bird T-40, T-Bird T-30 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Install T-22, T-30, or T-40 nozzle turrets

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If turret is already installed, go to step 2.

AA

Remove debris cover and insert nozzle
turret into body.

BB

Rotate turret clockwise until
threads connect.

CC

Pull up turret, grip textured band,
and tighten turret.

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2

Install nozzles in T-40 turret.

AA

If nozzle is already in turret, pry
nozzle retainer up with screwdriver.

BB

Push old nozzle out with screwdriver.

CC

Snap in new nozzle and retainer.

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3

Flush circuit.

AA

Flushing through the lines prior to installation is recommended! DO NOT flush with
debris cover on.

BB

If you do not flush through the lines, install nozzle turrets and remove internals from
head(s) furthest from valve.

Typical Circuits

CC

To remove internals, unscrew cap
and pull out assembly.

DD

Flush circuit, clear debris, and reinstall
internals.

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4

Set left trip point.

AA

Be sure water is turned OFF before setting
FIXED left trip point.

BB

Pull up turret and turn it to the left trip point. Caution:
If rotor does not turn easily to the left, first turn it right
to right trip point. Then turn left to left trip point.

CC

Left trip point is marked by screw next to nozzle re­tainer. To change left trip point, unscrew cap and pull
out assembly. Rotate internals to realign left trip point
to desired position and reinstall in this position. Screw
on cap. For bottom inlet installations, rotate case on
riser to desired position.

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5

Adjust Arc

AA

Pull down vandal collar.

BB

Arc is pre-set to 180o.

CC

To add arc, while sprinkler is turning left, turn
turret to left trip point. Push down on turret and
turn clockwise.

Subtract arc

o

180

Add arc

5

DD

To reduce arc, while sprinkler is turning right,
turn turret to right trip point. Push down on
turret and turn counterclockwise.

EE

Move vandal collar back into slot.

Sprinkler rotation

Always turn head in the same direction the sprinkler is rotating. Turning the head
against the sprinkler's rotation may damage the sprinkler.

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