Rain Bird XF Series Dripline Installation Manual

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The Intelligent Use of Water™

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Design, Installation and Maintenance Guide

INDEX | TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1  INTRODUCTION ...........................................3

About Rain Bird / The Intelligent Use of Water ...............5

Leed Library ................................................6

Benets of Dripline Irrigation ...............................7

SECTION 2  PREPARATION FOR DESIGN ..............................8

XF Series Dripline | Where is it used? ........................9

Preparation for Design .................................... 10

Determine Soil Type ...................................... 11

SECTION 3  DETERMINE DRIPLINE SPECIFICATIONS ................12

SECTION 4  DETERMINE TYPE OF DRIPLINE LAYOUT ...............14

End Feed / Center Feed ................................... 15

Loop / Curved Edge ...................................... 16

Branching Out or Joining Row ............................ 17

Slopes ...................................................18

Determine Lateral Row Spacing ........................... 19

SECTION 5  ZONE WATER CALCULATIONS .......................... 20

Calculating Zone Water Requirements .................... 21

Calculating Application Rates ............................. 22

Calculations for Dripline Irrigation ........................23

Irrigation Formulas ....................................... 24

SECTION 6  DRIPLINE MODELS FOR EVERY APPLICATION .......... 25

XFS-CV Dripline for On/Subsurface Elevated Applications . . . . . . 26

XFS-CV Dripline - Specications ........................... 27

XFCV Dripline for On-Surface Elevated Applications ........... 28

XFCV Dripline - Specications ............................. 29

XFS Dripline for Subsurface Applications ..................... 30

XFS Dripline - Specications .............................. 31

XFD Dripline for On-Surface - Level Grade Applications ........ 32

XFD Dripline - Specications .............................. 33

1/4” Dripline for Potted/Small Bed Applications .............. 34

SECTION 7  SUBSURFACE DESIGN, INSTALLATION & OPERATION . . . . . . 35

Best Subsurface Applications ............................. 36

Adjust for Trees / Curved Edges ........................... 37

Design for Conned Areas ................................ 38

Design for Large Areas .................................... 39

Installation Methods ................................... 40-41

Recommended Practices .................................42

SECTION 8  SPECIFYING PRODUCTS IN THE ZONE .................. 43

QF Dripline Header .................................... 44-46

Control Zone Kits ......................................... 47

Control Zone Kit Selection Chart ........................... 48

Fittings ................................................49-51

Spray-to-Drip Retrot Kits ................................. 52

Air Relief Valve / Stakes / Flush Point ...................... 53

Drip System Operation Indicator .......................... 54

SECTION 9  FAQ’S, GLOSSARY, AND RESOURCES ................... 55

Preventative Maintenance: Flushing / Winterizing .......... 56

Written Specications and CAD Detail Drawings ........... 57

Frequently Asked Questions ............................ 58-59

Glossary ...............................................60-61

Notes .................................................. 62-63

XF Series Dripline

XFS-CV Dripline

17mm XF Insert Fittings

XF Insertion Tool

Subsurface Design, Installation and Operation

Control Zone Kit

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Section 1:

Introduction

SECTION 1: Introduction

This guide covers the basics of design, installation, and maintenance for Rain Bird’s XF Series Dripline. Included are design steps, technical data, installation layouts and design details to assist in the design of the more common dripline applications.

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For help selecting the proper XF Series Dripline products, visit: www.rainbird.com/calculator Access from your laptop, tablet or smart phone.

For more in-depth resources, visit:

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the more common dripline applications.

A low volume irrigation system typically applies water slowly, at low pressure, at or near the root zones of plant material. Whether referred to as Drip, Xerigation®, micro irrigation, or low volume, these systems feature emission devices that apply water in gallons per hour (GPH) or liters per hour (L/HR) as opposed to the gallons per minute (GPM) or liters per minute (L/MIN) of a conventional overhead spray irrigation system. Low-volume irrigation can greatly reduce or eliminate water waste while promoting healthier plant growth because you can:

• Match the amount of water applied to the specic need of each plant

• More closely match the application rate to the soil’s inltration rate

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• Apply water directly to the root zone, reducing overspray and evaporation

Low-volume systems also reduce or eliminate runo on walks and paved areas, and overspray onto windows, fences, pavement and walls. The Rain Bird Xerigation® line of drip products oer a full range of water-saving choices for both turf and non-turf landscape applications, including control zone components, dripline, ttings, blank tubing, emission devices and tools.

Use of dripline is a preferred method in many low-volume irrigation applications. Rain Bird’s XF Series Dripline has Rain Bird designed and manufactured emitters that provide pressure compensation for precise ow control throughout the zone. XF Series Dripline is made with advanced polymers that provide kink-resistance and reduce coil memory for easier installation. With emitter ow rates of 0.4 GPH, 0.6 GPH, and 0.9 GPH (1.6 L/HR, 2.3 L/HR, and 3.4 L/HR) and emitter spacing of 12” and 18” (0.30 m and 0.45 m) the XF Series provides a full product line to meet the needs of any application.

The Rain Bird XF Series of dripline products consists of:

• XFD –for on-surface applications

• XFCV for on-surface, sloped applications

• XFS with Copper Shield™ Technology – for subsurface applications

• XFS-CV with Heavy Duty Check Valve – for on-surface, subsurface and sloped applications

For complete performance and technical specications, please see Rain Bird’s Landscape Irrigation Products Catalog or visit Rain Bird’s website at www.rainbird.com. The website provides specications and detail drawings in downloadable les.

XFCV for on-surface, sloped applications.

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– HE-VAN Series Nozzles

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ABOUT RAIN BIRD AND THE INTELLIGENT USE OF WATER

A privately held company founded in 1933, Rain Bird Corporation is the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. Since its beginnings, Rain Bird has oered the industry’s broadest range of irrigation products for farms, golf courses, nurseries, sports arenas, commercial developments and homes in more than 130 countries around the world. With the broadest product line in the industry, architects, designers and contractors recognize Rain Bird as the industry leader in irrigation solutions.

Rain Bird is committed to The Intelligent Use of Water™. It is our legacy to design and manufacture only those products of the highest value, quality, and ecient application of water. We work for long-term, responsible partnerships with our customers and our suppliers. This is who we are, and this is how we wish to be perceived in the irrigation industry and our communities.

Please visit The Intelligent Use of Water section of our website to explore additional resources to help you design the most water-ecient projects.

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Water Source

Need

Preserve potable water through alternative sourcing that taps into underutilized supplies such as underground well water, grey water and rain water.

Rain Bird Solution

• Non-potable-water-ready: – Drip products – Valves – Rotors – Sprays

MAXIMUM

Design & Manage

Need

Receive support from a certied professional trained to design, install, operate and maintain a water-ecient system.

Rain Bird Solution

Rain Bird’s Contractor Referral Program helps you quickly and easily nd a qualied irrigation contractor in your area.

WATER

Apply

Need

Distribute water to your landscape as eciently as possible.

Rain Bird Solution

• Xerigation®/Landscape Drip: Direct-to-plant-root watering devices.

• Water-smart rotor and spray features: – Pressure Regulating Stem (PRS) technology – Seal-A-Matic™ (SAM) check valves

• High-eciency Nozzles: – Rain Curtain™ Nozzles – U-Series Nozzles – Matched Precipitation Rate (MPR) Nozzles – Square Pattern Nozzles (SQ) – R-VAN Series Nozzles

EFFICIENCY

Schedule

Need

Flexible programming schedules that help you customize a watering schedule based on the needs of your landscape.

Rain Bird Solution

Our controllers oer:

• Cycle+Soak feature allowing for the most ecient water delivery

• Easy, push-of-the-button adjustments for seasonal changes

• Weather-based controllers which adjust based on hourly weather data

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LEED LIBRARY

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WHAT IS LEED?

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is a point rating system devised by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to evaluate the environmental performance of a building over its life cycle and to encourage market transformation towards sustainable design. LEED is the nationally recognized benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED provides building owners and operators with the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in ve key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable sites, water savings, energy eciency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.

Detailed information on obtaining credits and the project certication process is available from the USGBC on their website: www.usgbc.org.

DESIGN & TECHNICAL RESOURCES

• WATER EFFICIENCY CREDIT 1.1

• WATER EFFICIENCY LANDSCAPING: Reduce by 50% 2 points

Intent

Limit or eliminate the use of potable water, or other natural surface water resources available on or near the project site, for landscape irrigation.

Requirements

Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% from a calculated mid-summer baseline case. Reductions shall be attributed to any combination of the following items:

• Plant species factor

• Irrigation eciency

• Use of captured rainwater

• Use of recycled wastewater

• Use of water treated and conveyed by a public agency for non-potable uses.

Rain Bird Notes

The designer on the LEED project will need to provide an irrigation plan and legend, as well as calculations, a description of the baseline, and cut sheets of the irrigation system demonstrating how water consumption is reduced by 50%.

Learn more at: http://www.rainbird.com/landscape/resources/LEEDlibrary.htm

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Dripline irrigation can greatly reduce or eliminate water waste while promoting healthier plant growth for the following reasons:

• Match the water application to the specic needs of each plant

• More precisely match the application rate to the soil’s inltration rate

• Apply water directly to the root zone to reduce

overspray and evaporation

• A properly designed and installed dripline irrigation system can be over 90% ecient

There are many advantages of dripline irrigation that can provide solutions for dicult-to-irrigate landscape areas including:

• Narrow turf areas

• Curved narrow landscape areas

• Sloped areas

• Subsurface turf irrigation applications

• Parking lot islands

• Steep sloped areas

BENEFITS OF DRIPLINE IRRIGATION

Other benets of on-surface or subsurface Drip Irrigation:

• Eliminate runo on walks and paved areas

• Prevent overspray onto windows, walls and fences

• Increase watering uniformity

• Reduce susceptibility to vandalism

• Promote healthy plant growth

To view all dripline models online, visit:

http://www.rainbird.com/drip

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XF SERIES DRIPLINE | WHERE IS IT USED?

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Small Conned Areas

Flower BedsCurved LandscapesTurf Grass (XFS, XFS-CV)

Narrow LandscapesShrub & Ground Cover Beds

Eliminate Overspray on Buildings Sloped Areas

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Potted Plants (¼” Dripline

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PREPERATION FOR DESIGN

Dripline system design follows many of the same rules as spray and rotor design. Similar design factors must be considered, such as point of connection, static and operating pressures, ow rates, and plant material.

A dripline system when properly designed and installed will deliver full irrigation coverage to the planted area. A dripline system is normally divided into zones. A typical zone contains a water source, a control zone (valve, lter, and pressure regulator), and the dripline with connection ttings.

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During the preparation for design you will gather essential information to design the dripline system:

• Obtain or draw a scaled plan of the site to be irrigated

• Identify all of the slopes on the plan

• Determine the types of plants to be irrigated (groundcover, shrubs, turfgrass, and trees)

• Identify the type of soil (Clay, Loam, Sand)

• Identify the type of water from the water source (potable, non-potable, well, surface water, etc)

• Identify static and operating pressures, and volume available from the water source

• Select appropriate system components for installation

 EXAMPLE OF A SUBSURFACE DRIPLINE SYSTEM LAYOUT

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DETERMINE SOIL TYPE | WHAT IS YOUR SOIL TYPE?

 OVERALL DESIGN PLAN FOR THE SITE

Soil Inltration Rates (in Inches per Hour)

Percent of Slope

0% - 4% 0.13 - 0.44 0.44 - 0.88 0.88 - 1.25

5% - 8 %

Soil Inltration Rates (in cm per Hour)

Percent of Slope

0% - 4% 0.33 -1.12 1.12 - 2.24 2.24 - 3.18

5% - 8 %

Note: As the slope increases, inltration rates will continue to decrease. These values are derived from USDA information.

Clay Loam Sand

0.1 - 0.35 0.35 - 0.7 0.7 - 1

Clay Loam Sand

0.25 - 0.89 0.89 - 1.78 1.78 - 2.54

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These illustrations show water movement in a subsurface application.

These guidelines apply to on-surface as well as subsurface installations.

The objective of a well-designed dripline system is to create an even wetting pattern of water in the soil throughout the planting zone. There are four factors to consider for planting areas to create an even wetting pattern:

• Soil type (Clay, Loam, Sand)

• Emitter ow rate: 0.4 GPH, 0.6 GPH or 0.9 GPH (1.6 L/HR, 2.3 L/HR or 3.4 L/HR)

• Emitter spacing: 12” or 18” (0.30 m or 0.45 m)

• Lateral spacing (distance between the dripline rows)

 SOIL TYPE TEST

1. Remove 1 to 2 cups of soil from the zone to be irrigated.

2. Place into a glass jar, like a mason jar.

3. Fill the jar half way with water. Shake and let sit for 2 hours so the particles can settle. The heavier sand particles

will settle to the bottom, then silt, then clay on top.

4. Measure the combined height of all three layers of the soil then the height of each layer; divide the height of each layer by the total height to gure out the percentage of each soil in

80 20

70 30

the jar.

5. Apply these gures to the “Soil Classication” chart.

In the example, now you know the landscape soil is silt loam.

Measure total height and layer heights

Layer Height

Total Height

= Soil Percentage

Total Height

Clay Height

Silt Height

Sand Height

For Example:

3” Total Height

17% 1/2” Clay

66% 2” Silt

17% 1/2” Sand

Sand

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30

rcentage of Clay

Sandy Clay

Sandy Loam

Loamy

Sand

Sandy

Clay

Loam

100

90 10

Clay

Clay Loam

Loam

Percentage of Sand

Silty Clay

Loam

Silt Loam

rcentage of Silt

Silt

20 10 0

100

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SECTION 3: DETERMINE DRIPLINE SPECIFICATIONS

 CHOOSE THE EMITTER FLOW RATE, SPACING BETWEEN EMITTERS, AND

SPACING BETWEEN ROWS

To determine the specication for the emitter ow rate and emitter spacing for the XF Series Dripline, follow the column under the proper soil type for your application to nd the emitter ow and emitter spacing.

Table 2 gives recommended emitter ow rates and spacing for three basic soil types. If the soil type is not known, or if there is a good chance that there will be many dierent types of soil at the site, use the shortest distance between emitters and rows from the table to be sure that the root zone is well irrigated. If there is heavy loam or clay subsoil, these soil types will reduce the downward ow of water in the soil and allow for wider lateral spacing between rows.

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 TABLE 2: XF SERIES DRIPLINE RECOMMENDATION TABLES

XF Series Dripline Recommendations (English)

Soil Type Clay Loam Sand

Emitter Flow Rate (gallons per hour) 0.4 GPH

Emitter Spacing (inches)

Dripline Lateral Spacing (inches)

XF Series Dripline Recommendations (Metric)

Soil Type Clay Loam Sand

Emitter Flow Rate (liters per hour) 1.6 L/HR

Emitter Spacing (meters)

Dripline Lateral Spacing (meters)

Note: These are general guidelines, eld conditions may require modication to emitter ow rate, emitter spacing and lateral spacing. XF Series Dripline is to be installed at a depth of 4”-6” (10.2-15.24 cm) in subsurface and groundcover applications. Use only XFS or XFS-CV dripline in subsurface applications. XF Series Dripline may also be installed on-surface under mulch in shrub and groundcover applications.

If you are not quite sure of the soil type, here is a test you can use by squeezing the soil in your hand:

18” 18” 12”

18” - 24” 16 - 22” 12” - 18”

0.45 0.45 0.3

0.45 - 0.61 0.41 - 0.56 0.3 - 0.45

0.6 GPH 0.9 GPH

2.3

L/HR

3.4

L/HR

Clay - When dry it forms hard clumps. When damp it is exible and can be molded into shapes. Loam - A moderate sand or dirt and very little clay. When dry it breaks easily. When wet it forms a lump. Sand - Soil particles are loose, sandy grains. When dry it will fall apart when you open your hand. When damp it will form a lump

but it will crumble easily when touched.

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 END FEED LAYOUT

This Grid layout is primarily used for dense plantings. The layout uses supply headers and ush headers with rows of dripline connected at each end. The supply header and ush header form a continuous loop where all rows of dripline are being supplied from both ends.

Inline Emitters

Control Zone Kit

in Valve Box

XF Series Dripline Laterals

Wetted Area

Air Relief Valve

in Valve Box

(Only needed

for XFS & XFD)

Flush Header

(QF Dripline Header)

Lateral lines

Flush Valve

Operation

Indicator

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From Water Source

Lateral spacing

QF Dripline Header, PVC

or polyethylene tubing

Dripline Lateral Run Length

 CENTER FEED LAYOUT

Where layout exibility exists, it is recommended that Center Feed layouts be used. This allows for the most even ow of water through the zone. Center Feed layouts also potentially allow you to increase the size of the zone by providing lateral runs on both sides of the supply header. Center Feed layouts are an excellent option for median strips, road sides, and other homogenous planting zones.

Air Relief Valve

in Valve Box

(Only needed for XFS & XFD)

Operation

Indicator

Flush Header

(QF Dripline Header)

Flush Valve

Supply Header

Flush Valve

PVC or Poly

Supply Header

Dripline Lateral Run Length

Flush Header

(QF Dripline Header)

Operation

Indicator

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Lateral spacing

From Water Source

Control Zone Kit

in Valve Box

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DETERMINE TYPE OF DRIPLINE LAYOUT | ON-SURFACE

 QUICK LOOP LAYOUT

The Loop layout is one continuous loop that weaves back and forth throughout the zone in evenly spaced laterals (rows).

Flush Valve

Inline Emitters

Control Zone Kit

in Valve Box

Lateral spacing

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Insert or Compression

From Water Source

Fitting

Wetted Area

XF Series Dripline

 CURVED EDGE LAYOUT

The Curved Edge layout is primarily used for dense planting areas. The layout uses supply and ush headers with rows of dripline connected at the end. The supply and ush header form a continuous loop and the dripline can be attached to the adjacent driplines with “tee” ttings to accommodate curved applications.

Flush Header

(QF Dripline Header)

Insert or

compression tting

XF Series Dripline Laterals

Flush Valve

Operation

Indicator

Supply Header

(QF Dripline Header)

Control Zone Kit

in Valve Box

Dripline Lateral Run Length

PVC or Poly

Supply Header

From Water Source

Control Zone

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Check longest lateral against Table 2 for maximum lateral length.

Supply Header

Exhaust Header

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OTHER COMMON GRID LAYOUTS

 BRANCHING OUT OR JOINING LAYOUTS

When branching out from a supply header with XF Series dripline, maximum lateral run length should be considered. Add up all the “branched out” dripline and check it against the maximum lateral run lengths listed in Tables 6, 7, 8, or 9. This will vary depending on the type of tubing being used.

When joining lateral rows from a supply header, check only the longest lateral against the maximum lateral run length listed in Tables 6, 7, 8, or 9.

Branching Out

with XF Series

Laterals

otal the combined length of these XF Series Dripline laterals and compare it against the maximum lateral length allowed in Table 6.

Supply Header

(QF Dripline Header)

Flush Header

(QF Dripline Header)

Joining Rows

with XF Series

Laterals

Check longest lateral against Tables 6,7,or 8 for maximum lateral length.

Supply Header

(QF Dripline Header)

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Flush Header

 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

• Header should be spaced 2” - 4” (5cm-10.2 cm) from hardscape or other planting areas

• Headers may be QF Header, PVC, blank poly tubing or dripline

• Lateral spacing is a design consideration and can be calculated as shown on page 19 in “How to Calculate Equal Lateral (Row) Spacing”

• The lateral run length should not exceed the maximum lateral run length shown in Tables 6, 7, 8, or 9

• When using “Center Feed Layout” the run length should be measured from the supply header to the ush header and should not exceed the maximum run length shown

• When using “Loop Layout”, because water is split into two separate paths that meet in the middle, the total continuous loop length of dripline should not exceed twice the maximum lateral length

• In subsurface applications an air vacuum relief valve should be installed at the highest point in the system to avoid back siphoning debris into the emitter

• Flush valves should be installed at the low point in the ush header or at the mid point of the loop layout

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10 FT. SLOPE

ZONE 1

CONTROL ZONE 1

Top of Slope

Toe of Slope

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SLOPES

• The design of the dripline system should account for slopes on the site since runo may occur at low points

• Slopes less than 3% do not require special design considerations

• Slopes greater than 3% should increase the dripline spacing by 25% in the bottom 1/3 of the zone

• Dripline should run perpendiculur (across) the slope when possible

 ELEVATION CHANGES  SLOPE LAYOUT

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*Increase the dripline row spacing by 25% in the bottom 1/3 of the zone

SLOPES GREATER THAN 10 FT USING XFSCV DRIPLINE:

• With steep sloping landscapes greater than 10 ft., it is recommended that additional zones are installed to reduce runo

• The use of XFS-CV can eliminate low

emitter drainage

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

SLOPES UP TO 10 FT. USING XFSCV DRIPLINE:

• With sloping landscapes up to 10 ft. of elevation change, no seperate zones or check valves are required

Top of Slope

30 FT. SLOPE

CONTROL ZONE 1

CONTROL ZONE 2

CONTROL ZONE 3

ZONE 3

Toe of Slope

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DETERMINE LATERAL ROW SPACING

Application Width

8 feet

(96 inches)

18.4”

45cm

18.4” 18.4” 18.4” 18.4”

XF Series Dripline

45cm

2.4 m

(243 cm)

45cm

2”–4”

from

hardscape

5 cm–10.2 cm

from

hardscape

45cm

 HOW TO CALCULATE EQUAL

LATERAL ROW SPACING WHEN MAKING CUSTOM PVC HEADERS

Loam soil is assumed for the example below with a recommended lateral row spacing of 16”-22” as shown in Table 2 on Page 13. To calculate the specic lateral row spacing within this range, you need to know the width of the zone being irrigated and then use the calculation as show in Example 1.

Example 1: How to Calculate Equal Lateral (Row) Spacing

• Application width = 8’ (2.4 m)

• Convert into inches: 8’ x 12” = 96” or (Convert into centimeters: 2.43 m x 100 = 243 cm)

• It is recommended to space dripline 2” (5 cm) from hardscapes and 4” (10.2 cm) from separate planting zones

In this example there are hardscapes on each side of the

planting zone. Remove the hardscape spacing on each side from the total width: 96” - (2x2”) = 92” (243 cm - (2x5 cm) = 233 cm)

• For loam soil, the range of lateral row spacing is 16”-22” (40.6 cm - 55.9 cm). Choosing 18”, calculate the number of

spaces between rows: 92” ÷ 18” = 5.1 (233 cm ÷ 0.45 m =

5.1). Round to get whole spaces. Round up if the decimal

is 0.5 or higher, round down if it is less than 0.5. In this case

you should round down to 5 whole spaces between rows.

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• Calculate the equal lateral row spacing: 92” ÷ 5 = 18.4” (233

cm ÷ 5 = 45 cm)

• Calculate the number of dripline rows by adding 1 to the

number of spaces between rows: 5 + 1 = 6 dripline rows

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SECTION 5:

Zone Water Calculations

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SECTION 5:

Zone Water Calculations

 TABLE 3: CALCULATING ZONE WATER REQUIREMENTS

XF Series Dripline Flow (per 100 feet)

Emitter Spacing 0.4 GPH Emitter 0.6 GPH Emitter 0.9 GPH Emitter

Inches GPH GPM GPH GPM GPH GPM

12” 42 0.70 61 1.02 92 1.53

18” 28 0.47 41 0.68 61 1.02

Control Zone in Valve Box

Inline Emitters

XF Series Dripline

Laterals

Wetted Area

Air Relief Valve

in Valve Box

(Only needed

for XFS & XFD)

Flush Header (QF Dripline)

Flush Valve

XF Series Dripline Flow (per 100 Meters)

Emitter Spacing 1.6 L/HR

Emitter

2.3 L/HR Emitter

3.4 L/HR Emitter

Centimeters L/HR L/MIN L/HR L/MIN L/HR L/MIN

From Water Source

PVC, polyethylene

tubing, or QF Dripline

header

Lateral spacing

Dripline Lateral Run Length

30cm 533 8.89 767 12.78 1133 18.89

46cm 348 5.80 500 8.33 739 12.32

Note: This example represents approximately 650’ of dripline.

After the dripline layout design is complete, you will need to identify total zone ow. This is used to help select mainline, supply and ush headers, and control zone kit (valve, lter, and regulator).

1. Calculating zone water requirements can be done by adding up the total length of dripline in the zone. Convert the total dripline length to hundreds of feet (meters). 650 feet (198 m) would be 6.5 in hundreds of feet (1.98 m).

2. Multiply total dripline length in hundreds of feet (meters) by the ow per 100 feet (meters) for your specied dripline. This can be found in Table 3. To read the table, select the emitter ow rate in the row across the top (0.4 GPH (1.6 L/HR), 0.6 GPH (2.3 L/ HR), or 0.9 GPH (3.4 L/HR) and then select the emitter spacing in the left column (12” (0.30 m) or 18” (0.46 m). Follow emitter ow rate down and emitter spacing across to nd the ow per 100 feet (meters) for the XF Series dripline specied.

3. For example, for a zone that has 650 feet (198 m) of 0.9 GPH (3.4 L/HR) emitters and 18” (0.46 m) emitter spacing, the calculation would be 6.50 x 1.02 GPM = 6.6 GPM (1.98 m x 12.32 L/MIN = 24.4 L/MIN) for the zone.

4. Supply lines and headers should be sized to provide the ow to the zone without exceeding 5 feet (meters) per second velocity.

This can be done using the zone water requirement and referencing information on the appropriate piping located at www.rainbird.com/reference or in the back reference section in the Rain Bird catalog.

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 TABLE 4: DETERMINE MAXIMUM FLOW PER ZONE

Maximum Flow Per Zone (English)

Sch.

40 PVC

or QF

Header

Size

Max.

Flow*

GPM

psi

Loss**

Poly Pipe

Header

Size

Max.

Flow*

GPM

psi

Loss**

½” 4.7 GPM 7.7 psi ½” 4.7 GPM 8.8 psi

¾” 8.3 GPM 5.6 psi ¾” 8.3 GPM 6.3 psi

1” 13.5 GPM 4.2 psi 1” 13.5 GPM 4.8 psi

1-¼” 23.1 GPM 3.1 psi 1-¼” 23.1 GPM 3.1 psi

1-½” 33.9 GPM 2.9 psi 1-½” 33.9 GPM 2.9 psi

2” 52.4 GPM 1.9 psi 2” 52.4 GPM 1.9 psi

* Based on maximum velocity of 5’ per second ** Per 100’ of tubing

Sch.

40 PVC

or QF

Header

Size

1.27 cm 17.8 0.53 1.27 cm 17.8 0.61

1.91 cm 31.4 0.39 1.91 cm 31.4 0.43

2.54 cm 51.1 0.29 2.54 cm 51.1 0.33

3.18 cm 87.4 0.21 3.18 cm 87.4 0.22

3.81 cm 128.3 0.20 3.81 cm 128.3 0.20

5.08 cm 198.4 0.13 5.08 cm 198.4 0.13

* Based on maximum velocity of 1.52 m per second ** Per 30.5 meters of tubing

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Maximum Flow Per Zone (Metric)

Max. Flow* L/MIN

psi

Loss**

Poly Pipe

Header

Size

Max. Flow* L/MIN

psi

Loss**

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Zone Water Calculations

CALCULATING APPLICATION RATES

 APPLICATION RATE

The application rate is the rate that XF Series Dripline applies water to the soil. This is used to determine run times for the zone based on the plant watering requirements. Table 5 is provided to make it easy to determine application rates for every model of XF Series Dripline when using common row spacing (12”-24” / 30cm-61cm). The table is divided into three sections, a 0.4 GPH (1.6 L/HR) emitter ow section, a 0.6 GPH (2.3 L/HR) emitter ow section and a 0.9 GPH (3.4 L/HR) emitter ow section. Go to the section for the specied emitter ow rate and nd in the left hand column the specied emitter spacing. Next, nd the lateral row spacing across the top of the table. Follow the lateral row spacing column down and the emitter spacing row across until the two meet. This is the application rate in inches per hour (centimeters per hour). For example, a 0.6 GPH (2.3 L/HR) emitter ow rate with 18” (46 cm) lateral row spacing and 18” (46 cm) emitter spacing has an application rate of 0.43 (1.09 cm/hr) inches per hour.

 TABLE 5: APPLICATION RATE

Emitter Spacing

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Emitter Spacing

30cm 1.78 1.62 1.48 1.40 1.30 1.24 1.16 1.11 1.05 0.95 0.87

46cm 1.16 1.05 0.97 0.92 0.85 0.81 0.76 0.72 0.68 0.62 0.57

30cm 2.44 2.26 2.11 1.96 1.86 1.73 1.63 1.55 1.47 1.35 1.22

46cm 1.63 1.50 1.40 1.30 1.22 1.14 1.09 1.02 0.99 0.89 0.81

30cm 3.66 3.38 3.15 2.95 2.74 2.59 2.44 2.31 2.21 2.01 1.83

46cm 2.44 2.26 2.11 1.96 1.83 1.73 1.63 1.55 1.47 1.35 1.22

Lateral Row Spacing (in Inches)

12” 13” 14” 15” 16” 17” 18” 19” 20” 22” 24”

0.4 GPH Emitter Flow (Inches per hour)

12” 0.67 0.62 0.58 0.54 0.51 0.48 0.45 0.43 0.40 0.37 0.34

18” 0.45 0.41 0.39 0.36 0.34 0.32 0.30 0.28 0.27 0.25 0.22

0.6 GPH Emitter Flow (Inches per hour)

12” 0.96 0.89 0.83 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.64 0.61 0.58 0.53 0.48

18” 0.64 0.59 0.55 0.51 0.48 0.45 0.43 0.41 0.39 0.35 0.32

0.9 GPH Emitter Flow (Inches per hour)

12” 1.44 1.33 1.24 1.16 1.08 1.02 0.96 0.91 0.87 0.79 0.72

18” 0.96 0.89 0.83 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.64 0.61 0.58 0.53 0.48

Lateral Row Spacing (in Centimeters)

30 33 36 38 41 43 46 48 51 56 61

1.6 LPH Emitter Flow (cm per hour)

2.3 LPH Emitter Flow (cm per hour)

3.4 LPH Emitter Flow (cm per hour)

At this point the emitter ow rate and spacing between emitters and rows has been selected. Use the tables to determine the overall water application rate for the landscape area.

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Zone Water Calculations

CALCULATIONS FOR DRIPLINE IRRIGATION

 HOW DO I DETERMINE THE APPLICATION RATE?

_______________________________________________ Lateral Row Spacing in Inches x Emitter Spacing in Inches

Example:

Emitter Flow Rate 0.6 GPH Emitter Spacing 12 inches Lateral Row Spacing 18 inches

0.6 x 231.1 _________

12 x 18

Emitter Flow Rate in GPH x 231.1

= 0.64 inches/hour

__________________________________________

Lateral Row Spacing in cm x Emitter Spacing in cm

Example:

Emitter Flow Rate 2.3 L/HR Emitter Spacing 30 cm Lateral Row Spacing 41 cm

2.3 x 1,000 _________

30 x 41

Emitter Flow Rate in L/HR x 1000

= 1.86 cm/hr

 WHAT IS THE TOTAL FLOW WITHIN THE DRIP ZONE?

Irrigated Area in Sq Ft. x Emitter Flow in GPH x 2.4

_______________________________________________

Lateral Row Spacing in Inches x Emitter Spacing in Inches

Example:

Irrigated Area 2500 Sq Ft Emitter Flow Rate 0.6 GPH Emitter Spacing 18 inches Lateral Row Spacing 18 inches

2500 x 0.6 x 2.4 _____________

18 x 18

= 11.11 GPM

Irrigated Area in Sq Meters x Emitter Flow in L/HR x 166.7

______________________________________________

Lateral Row Spacing in cm x Emitter Spacing in cm

Example:

Irrigated Area 800 Sq Meters Emitter Flow Rate 3.4 L/HR Emitter Spacing 46 cm Lateral Row Spacing 48 cm

800 x 3.41 x 166.7 __________________

46 x 48

METRIC

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= 206 L/MIN

 HOW MUCH DRIPLINE DO I NEED BASED ON SIZE OF IRRIGATED AREA?

Area in Sq Ft. x 12

_________________________

Lateral Row Spacing in Inches

Example:

Irrigated Area 2165 Sq Ft Lateral Row Spacing 18 inches

2165 x 12 ________

= 1443 feet of dripline needed

Example:

Irrigated Area 425 Sq Meters Lateral Row Spacing 36 cm

425 x 100 ________

= 1180 meters of dripline needed

Area in Sq. Meters x 100

__________________________

Lateral Row Spacing in cm

 HOW MANY FEET OF DRIPLINE CAN I USE IF I KNOW THE AVAILABLE FLOW

Available Flow

_____________________

Flow per 100 Foot Length

Obtain “Flow per 100 Feet”

Example:

You have 11 GPM available ow

0.6 GPH emitters on 18” spacing - See table 3

11 GPM ________

0.68 GPM

x 100 feet = 1618 maximum feet of dripline

x 100 = Maximum Feet

_________________________

Obtain “Flow per 100 Meters”

Example:

You have 130 L/MIN available ow

2.3 L/HR emitters on 0.46 meter spacing - See table 3

130 L/MIN ________

2.31 L/HR

Available Flow

Flow per 100 Meter Length

x 100 meters = 5628 maximum feet of dripline

x 100 = Maximum Meters

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Zone Water Calculations

IRRIGATION FORMULAS

 PLANT WATER REQUIREMENT FOR A DENSE PLANTING SCHEME

The water requirement for a densely planted hydro-zone is measured in inches per day.

SECTION 5:

Plant Water Requirement = PET x K

Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) - The amount of water that us used by the combination of evaporation from

the soil and transpiration from plants growing in the soil. PET is generally expressed in inches per day.

Kc - Adjustment factor to PET that accounts for the needs of a specic plant in growing conditions. It is also known

as the “crop coecient” or the “plant factor.”

Example: The PET for a day in the summer for Las Vegas is: 0.30” (0.76 cm) The Kc or “plant factor” for a certain type of plant and it’s surroundings is 0.84 (2.13 cm)

Plant Water Requirement = 0.30” x 0.84 = 0.25”/day (0.76 cm x 2.13 cm = 1.62 cm per day)

 SYSTEM RUN TIME

SECTION 5

The formula for system run time for dense plants is based on a measurement of ow in inches per day.

System Run Time = (PWR / Application Rate x Application Eciency) x 60

Example: (0.25” / 0.64” x 0.90) x 60 = 26 minutes

(0.63 cm/1.62 x 0.90) x 60 = 26 minutes

Example:

Plant Water Requirement: 0.25”/day (0.63 cm/day) Application Rate: 0.64” (1.62 cm) Drip Application Eciency: 90% System Run Time = (0.25/0.64 x 0.90) x 60 = 26 minutes (0.63 cm/1.62 x 0.90) x 60 = 26 minutes

More detailed information on calculating Plant Water Requirement and System Run Time can be found in the Low-Volume Landscape Irrigation Design Manual; Chapters 4 & 5. This manual is only available for download on our website:

https://www.rainbird.com/sites/default/les/media/documents/2018-02/LowVolumeGuide.pdf

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SECTION 6:

DRIPLINE

PRODUCT

XFSCV

DRIPLINE

XFCV

DRIPLINE

XFS

DRIPLINE

XFD

DRIPLINE

1/4”

DRIPLINE

LANDSCAPE CHALLENGES

ON-SURFACE AND

SUBSURFACE

Sloped and

Level Grade

ON-SURFACE

Sloped and

Level Grade

SUBSURFACE

Level Grade

ON-SURFACE

Level Grade

Installations

ON-SURFACE

Potted/Small Bed

Installations

SUB SURFACE APPLICATIONS

X X

SLOPED AREAS

X X

SHRUB & GROUND COVER BEDS

X X X X X

CONTAINER PLANTS

X X X X X

CURVED LANDSCAPES

X X X X X

NARROW LANDSCAPED AREAS

X X X X X

MEDIANS OR PARKING ISLANDS

X X X X

TURF GRASS

X X

DRIPLINE

FEATURES

XFS-CV

DRIPLINE

• Heavy-Duty 4.3 psi Check Valve provides 10 ft. of holdback

• Copper Shield™

emitter root intrusion

• Longer lateral runs

• Exceptional durability

• Available in purple

and purple stripe for non-potable water

XFCV

DRIPLINE

• 3.5 psi Check Valve provides 8 ft. of holdback

• Longer lateral runs

• Exceptional durability

XFS

DRIPLINE

• Copper Shield™ emitter root intrusion

• Exceptional durability

• Available in purple and purple stripe for non-potable water

XFD

DRIPLINE

• Greater exibility

• Longer lateral runs

• Exceptional durability

• Available in purple and purple stripe for non-potable water

1/4”

DRIPLINE

• In-line non-pressure compensated emitters

• Perfect for pots and small beds

• Easy installation

Dripline Models for Every Application

SECTION 6: Dripline Models for Every Application

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On/Sub Surface

Sloped Applications

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Dripline Models for Every Application

XFS-CV DRIPLINE FOR ON/SUB SURFACE ELEVATED APPLICATIONS

 ELEVATED PERFORMANCE

With a patented check valve in every emitter that holds back 10’ of elevation change, XFS-CV dripline eliminates low-point drainage and provides uniform irrigation throughout the zone.

 COPPER SHIELD™ TECHNOLOGY

Only XFS-CV dripline includes a pure copper chip in every emitter to protect against root intrusion. Others use diluted copper compounds encapsulated in plastic.

 LOWPROFILE FLAT EMITTER

10 ft. of Holdback

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 GREATER FLEXIBILITY

Rain Bird’s low-prole at emitter design reduces in-line pressure loss, allowing longer lateral runs, simplifying design and reducing installation time.

Rain Bird’s proprietary blend provides industry-leading exibility allowing for tighter turns with fewer elbows for fast and easy installation.

 EASY IDENTIFICATION

All dripline models feature color coded stripes to easily identify the ow rate:

Black stripes = 0.9 GPH

Tan stripes = 0.6 GPH

 LEED COMPLIANT

Contains at least 20% post consumer recycled polyethylene which qualies for LEED credit 4.2.

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XFS-CV DRIPLINE - SPECIFICATIONS

Applications

Rain Bird® XFS-CV dripline features Copper Shield™ Technology and a heavy-duty 4.3 psi check valve, making it perfect for subsurface and on-surface applications with level grades or slopes. A check valve in every emitter keeps the dripline charged in elevation changes up to 10 feet, XFS-CV can be used where no other dripline will work.

Keeping water in the dripline at all times helps for better irrigation uniformity throughout the zone. The check valve also helps prevent puddling and oversaturated soil at the low point in the zone.

Features

Industry-Leading Protection

• Rain Bird’s XFS-CV dripline with patented Copper Shield™ Technology protects the emitter from root intrusion. Unlike other manufacturers who use harsh chemicals or diluted copper compounds encapsulated in plastic, the Copper Shield™ Technology from Rain Bird provides root intrusion protection with a pure copper chip at each emitter

• Rain Bird’s industry leading 4.3 psi emitter check valve technology keeps the dripline charged with water when elevation changes are up to 10 feet, increasing uniformity of watering and conserving water by eliminating the need to recharge the line at the beginning of each irrigation cycle

Easy to Use

• Through the use of a proprietary tubing material, the XFS-CV dripline is the most exible dripline tubing in the industry, making it the easiest dripline to design with and install

• It accepts Rain Bird® XF dripline barbed insert ttings and other 17 mm barbed insert ttings

• Rain Bird’s low-prole emitter design reduces in-line pressure loss, allowing longer lateral runs, simplifying design and reducing installation time

• A variety of industry standard emitter ow rates, emitter spacing and coil lengths provide design exibility for applications with or without elevation changes

Reliable

• The pressure-compensating emitter design provides a consistent ow over the entire lateral length, ensuring higher uniformity for increased reliability in the pressure range of 20 to 60 psi

Durable

• Dual-layered tubing (copper over black) provides unmatched resistance to chemicals, algae growth and UV damage

Grit Tolerant

• Rain Bird’s proprietary emitter design resists clogging by use of an extra wide ow path combined with a self-ushing action

Made with Recycled Content

• All Rain Bird XF Dripline products qualify for LEED credit 4.2 because they contain at least 20% polyethylene post-consumer recycled material by cost

Operating Range

• Opening Pressure: 14.5 psi (1,0 bar)

• Pressure: 20 to 60 psi (1,38 to 4,14 bar)

• Flow Rates: 0.6 and 0.9 GPH (2,3 and 3,5 L/HR)

 TABLE 6: LATERAL RUN LENGTHS

XFS-CV Dripline Maximum Lateral Lengths (Feet)

12” Emitter Spacing 18” Emitter Spacing

psi 0.6 GPH 0.9 GPH 0.6 GPH 0.9 GPH

20 192 136 254 215

30 289 205 402 337

40 350 248 498 416

50 397 281 573 477

60* 436 309 637 529

XFS-CV Dripline Maximum Lateral Lengths (Meters)

30,5 cm Emitter Spacing 45,7 cm Emitter Spacing

Bar 2.3 L/HR 3.4 L/HR 2.3 L/HR 3.4 L/HR

1,38 58,5 41,5 77,4 65,5

2,07 88 62,5 122,5 102,7

2,76 107 75,6 151,8 126,8

3,45 121 85,6 174,7 145,4

4,14* 133 94,2 194,2 161,2

* When using 17mm insert ttings with design pressure over 50 psi (3.5 bar), it is recommended that stainless steel clamps be installed on each tting.

• Filtration Requirement: 120 mesh

• Temperature:

– Water: Up to 100° F (37,8° C) – Ambient: Up to 125° F (51,7° C)

Specications

• OD: 0.634” (16 mm)

• ID: 0.536” (13.61 mm)

• Thickness: 0.049” (1.25 mm)

• Emitter spacing: 12” & 18” (30,5 & 45,7 cm)

• Coil lengths:

100’, 250’, 500’, and 1000’ (special order) (30,5, 76,5, 152,4, and 304,9 m)

• Coil color: Copper, Purple and Purple Stripe

1,000’ coils available via special order

Models

• XFSCV0612100

• XFSCV0612250

• XFSCV0612500

• XFSCV0618100

• XFSCV0618250

• XFSCV0618500

• XFSCV0912100

• XFSCV0912250

• XFSCV0912500

• XFSCV0918100

• XFSCV0918250

• XFSCV0918500

• XFSCVP612500

• XFSCVP618500

• XFSCVP912500

• XFSCVP918500

• XFSCVPS612500

• XFSCVPS618500

• XFSCVPS912500

• XFSCVPS918500

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On-Surface

Sloped Applications

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Dripline Models for Every Application

XFCV DRIPLINE FOR ON-SURFACE ELEVATED APPLICATIONS

Elevated Performance

Keeps dripline charged with water even with elevation changes to 8 feet. The check valve also helps to prevent over-watering at the low-point in the zone, avoiding puddling from water draining from the dripline.

SECTION 6

Conserves Water

Prevents puddling and water loss at the low point in the zone.

LEED Compliant

Contains at least 20% post consumer recycled polyethylene which qualies for LEED credit 4.2.

8 ft. of Holdback

Low-Prole Flat Emitter

Rain Bird’s low-prole at emitter design reduces in-line pressure loss, allowing longer lateral runs, simplifying design and reducing installation time.

Greater Flexibility

Rain Bird’s proprietary blend provides industry-leading exibility allowing for tighter turns with fewer elbows for fast and easy installation.

Easy Identication

All dripline models feature color coded stripes to easily identify the ow rate:

Black stripes = 0.9 GPH

Tan stripes = 0.6 GPH

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Dripline Models for Every Application

XFCV DRIPLINE - SPECIFICATIONS

Applications

Rain Bird® XFCV Dripline with a heavy-duty 3.5 psi check valve for on-surface applications is a valuable addition to the Rain Bird XF Series dripline family. Rain Bird’s patent-pending emitter check valve keeps the dripline charged in elevation changes to 8 feet.

Keeping water in the dripline at all times improves irrigation uniformity for plants throughout the zone. The check valve also helps to prevent over-watering at the lowpoint in the zone, avoiding puddling from water draining from the dripline.

Features

Simple

• Rain Bird’s patent-pending 3.5 psi check valve technology keeps the dripline charged with water at all times, increasing uniformity of watering, and conserves water by eliminating the need to recharge the zone at the beginning of each watering cycle

• Through the use of a proprietary tubing material, the XFCV Dripline with heavy-duty check valve is the most exible dripline tubing in the industry, making it the easiest dripline to design with and install

• It accepts Rain Bird Easy Fit Compression Fittings, XF Dripline Barbed Insert Fittings and other 17 mm barbed insert ttings

• Rain Bird’s low-prole emitter design reduces in-line pressure loss, allowing longer lateral runs, simplifying design and reducing installation time

• Variety of emitter ow rates, emitter spacing and coil lengths provide design exibility for on-surface areas with or without elevation changes

Made with Recycled Content

• All Rain Bird XF Dripline (XFD, XFS, XFCV, and XFS-CV) qualify for LEED credit 4.2 because they contain at least 20% post consumer recycled polyethylene. These come in an assortment of coil sizes, ow rates and emitter spacing

Reliable

• The pressure-compensating emitter design

provides a consistent ow over the entire lateral length ensuring higher uniformity for increased reliability in the pressure range of 20 to 60 psi

Durable

• Dual-layered tubing (brown over black)

provides unmatched resistance to chemicals, algae growth and UV damage

Grit Tolerant

• Rain Bird’s proprietary emitter design resists

clogging by use of an extra wide ow path combined with a self-ushing action

Specications

• OD: 0.634” (16 mm)

• ID: 0.536” (13.61 mm)

• Thickness: 0.049” (1.25 mm)

• Emitter spacing: 12” & 18” (30,5 & 45,7 cm)

• Coil lengths: 100’, 250, and 500’

(30,5, 76,2, and 152,4 m)

• Coil color: Brown

Models

• XFCV0612100

• XFCV0612250

• XFCV0612500

• XFCV0618100

• XFCV0618250

• XFCV0618500

Operating Range

• Opening Pressure: 14.5 psi (1,0 bar)

• Operating Pressure: 20 to 60 psi

(1,38 to 4,14 bar)

• Flow rates: 0.6 and 0.9 GPH

(2,3 and 3,5 L/HR)

• Temperature:

Water: Up to 100° F (37,8° C) Ambient: Up to 125° F (51,7° C)

 TABLE 7: LATERAL RUN LENGTHS

XFCV Dripline Maximum Lateral Lengths (Feet)

12”

Emitter

Spacing 18”

psi 0.6 GPH 0.9 GPH 0.6 GPH 0.9 GPH

20 192 136 254 215

30 289 205 402 337

40 350 248 498 416

50 397 281 573 477

60* 436 309 637 529

XFCV Dripline Maximum Lateral Lengths (Meters)

30.5 cm

Emitter

Spacing 45.7 cm

Bar 1.6 L/HR 2.3 L/HR 1.6 L/HR 2.3 L/HR

1.4 59 41 77 66

2.1 88 63 123 103

2.8 107 76 152 127

3.5 121 86 175 145

4.1* 133 94 194 161

Emitter

Spacing

• XFCV0912100

• XFCV0912250

• XFCV0912500

• XFCV0918100

• XFCV0918250

• XFCV0918500

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* When using 17 mm insert ttings with design pressure over 3.5 bar, it is recommended that stainless steel clamps be installed on each tting.

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XFS DRIPLINE FOR SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS

Subsurface

Subsurface Applications

Rain Bird’s XFS Subsurface Dripline with Copper Shield™ Technology is the rst subsurface dripline to eectively protect the emitter from root intrusion without the use of Triuralin. Copper Shield™ Technology is the environmentally-responsible alternative to chemical inhibitors.

XFS can be used on turf grass or shrub and groundcover areas. It’s also perfect for small, narrow and tight planting areas, as well as areas with tight curves or many switchbacks. It accepts Rain Bird Easy Fit Compression Fittings, XF Dripline Barbed Insert Fittings and other 17 mm barbed insert ttings.

 WATER EFFECIENT  INNOVATIVE

Expands use of subsurface irrigation which can be 90% ecient, resulting in up to 70% water savings.

Ground-breaking solution to root intrusion with patent-pending Copper Shield™ Technology.

 ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE RELIABLE

Grit tolerant emitter resists clogging by use of an extra-wide ow path combined with a self-ushing action.

NEW PRODUCT CONTEST

WINNER

TURF/LANDSCAPE

the “Best New Product” for 2010 by the Irrigation Association

XFS Subsurface Dripline, winner of

2010

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Environmentally responsible solution to root intrusion without the use of harsh chemicals.

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XFS DRIPLINE - SPECIFICATIONS

Applications

Rain Bird® XFS Dripline includes the patentpending Copper Shield™ technology only available from Rain Bird. The Copper Shield™ Technology protects the emitter from root intrusion, creating a longlasting, low maintenance subsurface drip irrigation system for use under turf grass or shrub and groundcover areas. XFS Series Dripline with Copper Shield™ is perfect for small, narrow and tight planting areas, as well as areas with tight curves or many switchbacks.

Features

Simple

• Rain Bird’s patent pending copper colored XFS dripline with Copper Shield™ Technology protects the emitter from root intrusion with out requiring EPA-approved handling procedures - unlike some manufacturers who use harsh chemicals or treated lters to protect the emitter from root intrusion

• Through the use of a proprietary tubing material, the copper-colored XFS Dripline with Copper Shield™ is the most exible dripline tubing in the industry making it the easiest subsurface dripline to design with and install

• Accepts Rain Bird XF Dripline Insert Fittings and Easy Fit Compression Fittings

Reliable

• XFS emitters are protected from root intrusion by Rain Bird’s patent-pending Copper Shield™ Technology resulting in a system that does not require maintenance or replacement of chemicals to prevent root intrusion

• The pressure-compensating emitter design provides a consistent ow over the entire lateral length ensuring higher uniformity for increased reliability in the pressure range of 8.5 to 60 psi

Durable

• Dual-layered tubing (copper over black) provides unmatched resistance to chemicals, algae growth and UV damage

• Grit Tolerant: Rain Bird’s proprietary emitter design resists clogging by use of an extra-wide ow path combined with a self-ushing action

Operating Range

• Pressure: 8.5 to 60 psi (,58 to 4,14 bar)

• Flow rates: 0.42, 0.6, and 0.9 GPH (1,6, 2,3, and 3,5 L/HR)

• Temperature: Water: Up to 100° F (37,8° C) Ambient: Up to 125° F (51,7° C)

• Required Filtration: 120 Mesh

Specications

• OD: 0.634” (16 mm)

• ID: 0.536” (13.61 mm)

• Thickness: 0.049” (1.25mm)

• Emitter Spacing: 12”, 18”, 24” (30,5, 45,7, and 61,0 cm)

• Coil lengths: 100’ and 500’ (30,5 and 152,4 m)

• Coil Color: Copper, purple, purple stripe

Models

• XFS-04-12-100

• XFS-04-12-500

• XFS-04-18-100

• XFS-04-18-500

• XFS-06-12-100

• XFS-06-12-500

Non Potable Purple (XFSP)

or Purple Stripe (XFSPS)

• XFSP-04-12-500

• XFSP-04-18-500

• XFSP-06-12-500

• XFSP-06-18-500

• XFSP-09-12-500

• XFSP-09-18-500

All dripline models feature color coded stripes to easily identify the ow rate:

• XFS-06-18-100

• XFS-06-18-500

• XFS-09-12-100

• XFS-09-12-500

• XFS-09-18-500

• XFSPS-04-12-500

• XFSPS-04-18-500

• XFSPS-06-12-500

• XFSPS-06-18-500

• XFSPS-09-12-500

• XFSPS-09-18-500

Black stripes = 0.9 GPH

Tan stripes = 0.6 GPH

Green stripes = 0.4 GPH

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• Rain Bird’s low-prole emitter design reduces in-line pressure loss, allowing longer lateral runs, simplifying design and reducing installation time

• Variety of emitter ow rates, emitter spacing and coil lengths provide design exibility for either subsurface turf grass or subsurface shrub and groundcover applications

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 TABLE 8: LATERAL RUN LENGTHS

XFS Dripline Maximum

Lateral Lengths (Feet)

12” Emitter Spacing 18” Emitter Spacing

0.4

0.5

0.9

0.4

0.5

psi

GPH

15 352 273 155 374 314 250

20 399 318 169 417 353 294

30 447 360 230 481 413 350

40 488 395 235 530 465 402

50 505 417 285 610 528 420

60* 573 460 290 734 596 455

* When using 17 mm insert ttings with design pressure over 50psi, it is recommended that stainless steel clamps be installed on each tting.

GPH

0.9

GPH

* When using 17 mm insert ttings with design pressure over 3.5 bar, it is recommended that stainless steel clamps be installed on each tting.

XFS Dripline Maximum

Lateral Lengths (Meters)

30.5 cm Emitter Spacing 45.7 cm Emitter Spacing

1.6

Bar

L/HR

1.03 107.2 83.2 47.2 114 95.7 76.2

1.38 121.6 96.9 51.5 127.1 107.6 89.6

2.07 136.2 109.7 70.1 146.6 125.9 106.7

2.76 148.7 120.4 77.7 161.5 141.7 122.5

3.45 153.9 127.1 86.9 185.9 160.9 128.0

4.14* 174.6 140.2 88.4 223.7 181.7 138.7

2.3

L/HR

3.4

L/HR

1.6

L/HR

2.3

L/HR

3.4

L/HR

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On-Surface

Level-Grade Applications

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XFD DRIPLINE FOR ON-SURFACE LEVEL-GRADE APPLICATIONS

 RAIN BIRD FLAT EMITTER TECHNOLOGY Superior Design for Superior Reliability

State-of-the-art assembly technology helps resist bending and collapsing under extreme eld use

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Chemical-resistant silicone diaphragm for longer life

Self-ushing emitter design clears grit and debris to provide a reliable supply of clean water to plant roots

Larger inlet holes let debris pass instead of plugging emitter lter

 ADDITIONAL FEATURES

XFD Dripline Coil

Reinforcing members make emitter structurally more robust

Widest emitter ow channel in the industry let debris pass instead of internally plugging emitter

Low-prole design draws cleanest available water and reduces friction loss

• Unique, extra-exible tubing material allows for tighter turns with fewer elbows for fast and easy installation

• Dual-layered tubing (brown over black or purple over black) provides unmatched

resistance to chemicals, UV damage and algae growth

• Low-prole emitter design results in reduced friction loss, allowing longer maximum lateral runs and more cost-eective system designs

• Continuous ushing action and wide ow path ensure that water will keep owing, thus minimizing maintenance, and saving you time and money

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XFD DRIPLINE - SPECIFICATIONS

Applications

Rain Bird® XFD Dripline is the most exible, kink-resistant tubing available in the marketplace today, making it ideal for irrigating areas where traditional drip tubing is dicult to install. XFD Dripline is perfect for small, narrow and tight planting areas, as well as areas with tight curves or many switchbacks. XFD Dripline is simple, reliable and durable.

Features

Simple

• Unique material oers signicantly greater exibility and kink-resistance for fast, easy installation

• Greater exibility assures design

capability for tight curves and spaces

• Rain Bird’s self-dispensing coils make it easy to use exactly what is needed while keeping the balance of the coil ready for the next job

• Accepts Rain Bird XF Dripline Insert

Fittings and Easy Fit Compression Fittings

• Variety of ow rates, spacings, and coil lengths provides design exibility for many non-turfgrass applications

Reliable

• Pressure-compensating emitter design provides consistent ow over the entire lateral length, ensuring higher uniformity for increased reliability in the pressure range of 8.5 to 60 psi

Durable

• Dual-layered tubing (brown over black or purple over black) provides unmatched resistance to chemicals, algae growth and UV damage

Operating Range

• Pressure: 8.5 to 60 psi (.58 to 4.14 bar)

• Flow rates: 0.6, and 0.9 GPH (2.3 and 3.41 L/HR)

• Temperature: Water: Up to 100° F (37.8° C) Ambient: Up to 125° F (51.7° C)

• Required ltration: 120 mesh

Specications

• OD: 0.634” (16 mm)

• ID: 0.536” (13.61 mm)

• Thickness: 0.049” (1.25 mm)

• Emitter spacing: 12” or 18”

(30.5 or 45.7 cm)

• Coil lengths: 100’, 250’, and 500’

(30.5, 76,5, and 152.4 m)

• Coil color: Brown, purple or purple

stripe

 TABLE 9: LATERAL RUN LENGTHS

XFD Dripline Maximum Lateral Lengths (Feet)

12” Emitter Spacing 18” Emitter Spacing

psi 0.6 GPH 0.9 GPH 0.6 GPH 0.9 GPH

15 273 155 314 250

20 318 169 353 294

30 360 230 413 350

40 395 255 465 402

50 417 285 528 420

60* 460 290 596 455

XFD Dripline Maximum Lateral Lengths (Meters)

30.5 cm Emitter Spacing 45.7 cm Emitter Spacing

Bar 2.3 L/HR 3.4 L/HR 2.3 L/HR 3.4 L/HR

1.03 83.2 47.2 95.7 76.2

1.38 96.9 51.5 107.6 89.6

2.07 109.7 70.1 125.9 106.7

2.76 120.4 77.7 141.7 122.5

3.45 127.1 86.9 160.9 128.0

4.14* 140.2 88.4 181.7 138.7

* When using 17mm insert ttings with design pressure over 50 psi (3.5 bar), it is recommended that stainless steel clamps be installed on each tting.

Models

0.6 GPH Emitters

• XFD-06-12-100

• XFD-06-12-250

• XFD-06-12-500

• XFD-06-18-100

• XFD-06-18-250

• XFD-06-18-500

Non Potable Purple (XFSP)

or Purple Stripe (XFSPS)

• XFDP-06-12-500

• XFDP-06-18-500

• XFDP-09-12-500

• XFDP-09-18-500

All dripline models feature color coded stripes to easily identify the ow rate:

0.9 GPH Emitters

• XFD-09-12-100

• XFD-09-12-250

• XFD-09-12-500

• XFD-09-18-100

• XFD-09-18-250

• XFD-09-18-500

• XFDPS-06-12-500

• XFDPS-06-18-500

• XFDPS-06-12-500

• XFDPS-09-18-500

Black stripes = 0.9 GPH

Tan stripes = 0.6 GPH

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¼” LANDSCAPE DRIPLINE FOR POTTED/SMALL BED APPLICATIONS

Rain Bird non-pressure compensating ¼” Dripline is a perfect choice for small-sized areas such as planter boxes, container gardens, loops around trees, vegetable gardens and shrubs.

Features

• Simple to use, as the exible tubing makes watering pots and container gardens easy

• 1/4” tubing size complements the aesthetics of any garden

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• Emitters are clog-resistant through built-in ltration and two outlet holes, 180 degrees apart

• Brown “colored” tubing aesthetically matches XFD and XFCV Dripline

• Unobtrusive size and exibility provide a low-prole, aesthetically pleasing means to irrigate plants

• Works with Rain Bird 1/4” barbed Fittings

• Available with 6” (15.25 cm) or 12” (30.5 cm) spacing, and a coil length of 100’ (30.5 m) for design exibility

Operating Range

• 10 to 40 psi (0.7 to 2.7 bar)

• Flow rate at 30 psi (2.0 bar): 0.8 GPH (3.0 L/HR)

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• Required ltration: 200 mesh (75 microns)

Specications

• OD: 0.250” (6 mm)

• ID: 0.170” (4 mm)

• Wall thickness: 0.040” (1 mm)

• Emitter spacing: 6’’ or 12” (15.25 and 30.5 cm)

• Coil length: 100’ (30.5 m)

• Coil color: Brown

Models

• LDQ-08-06-100

• LDQ-08-12-100

Flow Characteristics

Model Flow at 30 psi Spacing Coil Length

(GPH) (L/HR) (in.) (cm) (ft.) (m)

LDQ-08-06-100 0.8 3.0 6 15.25 100 30.50

LDQ-08-12-100 0.8 3.0 12 30.5 100 30.5

”

Landscape Dripline Performance

U.S.

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

Flow Rate (GPH)

0.2

0.0 0 10 15 20 25 30 40 50

Pressure (psi)

METRIC

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

Flow Rate (l/h)

0.5

0.0 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0

Pressure (bar)

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Maximum Length of Run (Feet)

Emitter Maximum Flow per Ft.

Spacing Length of Run @ 15psi

6” 19 feet 1 GPH/ft 12” 33 feet 0.5 GPH/ft

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 BEST SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS

 BENEFITS OF SUBSURFACE

DRIP IRRIGATION

• Curves and edges

• Narrow turf areas

• Large turf areas

• Subsurface shrub and ground cover areas

• Near buildings

• Adjacent to parking lots

• Small, conned areas

• Athletic Fields

• Increased eciency

• Lower water use

• Elimination of overspray

• Resistant to vandalism

• Healthy plant growth

• Increased watering uniformity

• No damage to fences or trees

• Less water run-o into sewers & drains

• Lower maintenance

• Increased time for eld or turf usage

• No wind issues

• Less evaporative loss

 AREAS WHERE OVERSPRAY MUST BE AVOIDED

It is a challenge to avoid overspray in narrow turf areas. Examples include median strips, parking lot islands and turf around parked cars. Also consider adding adjacent to right-of-ways. Subsurface drip is an excellent option to avoid overspray in these challenging applications.

Car dealerships or parking lots

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Narrow strips or next to roadways

Adjacent to buildings or hardscapes

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 ADJUST FOR TREES

Trees. Trees planted in turf areas should be on a separate zone. This is particularly true with subsurface drip because over

time, tree roots could push the buried subsurface drip lines up to the surface. Also, trees are more costly to replace than grass, so if the zone for the grass area needs to be turned o to reduce water consumption, then a separate zone can still be operated to maintain tree health.

The best method for establishing, transplanting, and irrigating trees on a separate zone is by using the Rain Bird Root Watering System. More information can be found at http://www.rainbird.com/rws.

Tree

Zone

The tree is on a separate zone and there is full

separation between the tree and the turf grass.

Recommended

Although the tree and turf grass are on the same

Acceptable

zone, the buried dripline should be placed far

enough away from the trunk so that tree roots do

not push the dripline to the surface.

Not recommended

There is no additional water for the tree.

The dripline is close to the trunk and the tree roots will probably push the

buried dripline up to the surface.

 ADJUST FOR CURVED EDGES

Curved Edges. Rain Bird XFS/XFS-CV Dripline is exible enough to follow

curves that are 3 inch (7.6 cm) in radius and larger. When there are curved shapes in the landscape, avoid designing dripline rows that follow the curves. Instead, lay out as many straight lines as possible to simplify the installation, then ll in missed areas with additional straight lines

Recommended

if possible. When the landscape design layout is nished, make a grid pattern overlay to scale with the selected emitter and row spacing (for example, a grid that is 12 inches by 18 inches / 30.5 cm by 45.7 cm). Place the overlay on top of the design and check to be sure that at least one row and not more than two rows are found in each grid. This procedure ensures good uniformity in the design and avoids creating areas that may receive too much or too little water.

When installed on bare ground, specify Rain Bird stakes to hold tubing in

Not Recommended

place and secure the dripline with stakes every 5 feet (1.52 m) on straight runs; and every foot when following a curve of 4 foot (1.22 m) radius or less. Stakes are not required if the dripline is installed directly in the ground with mechanical equipment. (see page 53)

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 ADJUST FOR A CONFINED AREA

Small, conned areas represent a unique challenge when designing and installing a subsurface irrigation system. Below are step by step instructions to establish a grid layout and header design for a small, conned area similar to that shown in the photo.

 LAY OUT THE FINAL GRID PATTERN, DESIGN THE SUPPLY HEADER, AND FLUSH HEADERS

Establish the overall grid concept. Generally, the least costly grid design is to place the header along the short dimension and design rows to run the length of the long dimension. This reduces the header material cost and will have fewer connections.

1. Identify the zone boundaries and show the direction of the dripline row.

2. Determine the maximum row length from Table 7 on page 29. The chart gives the maximum length for a given pressure at the lateral inlet (not the pressure available at the water source).

a. To choose the maximum row length at this step, estimate the inlet pressure available at the row that is farthest away from the water source. b. Perform a pressure loss calculation from the water source to the farthest end of the header to conrm that all driplines will have adequate pressure. Be sure to account for changes in elevation.

3. Specify the distance from the edge of the zone to the rst row in the grid. a. For turf that is planted against a hardscape edge or curb, the rst row should be 2 inches (5 cm) away from the edge. b. For turf that is adjacent to a planted area, the rst row should be 4 inches (10.2 cm) away from the edge.

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4. Measure the widest part of the zone and specify the number of rows. (see page 15-16 for an example) a. Find the widest zone dimension (in inches or centimeters). b. Subtract the specied distance from both edges. c. Divide by the spacing between rows, and round up to the nearest whole number. d. Add 1 to this number to nd the exact number of rows in the grid.

5. Design a header system that provides the pressure that was assumed in step B above to each of the rows.

a. For small areas with less than 8 GPM (30.28 L/M) total ow, the header can be made of polyethylene tubing, either with or without emitters. b. For larger conned areas, divide the zone into subsections with no more than 8 GPM (30.28 L/M) ow and design a polyethylene header system for each of these subsections. Consider using QF Header.

6. Repeat the process at the opposite end of the zone to design ush headers and connect the ush headers to a

manual or automatic valve so that the entire grid can be ushed regularly.

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Establish the overall grid concept. For the most cost-eective design, the maximum row length determines the long dimension of the zone and the total available water ow determines the number of rows. Most large systems use a supply header in the middle of a zone and rows are installed in opposite directions from the center of the zone to reduce friction loss. (see Center Feed Layout diagram on page 15)

 LAY OUT THE FINAL GRID PATTERN, DESIGN THE SUPPLY HEADER, AND FLUSH HEADERS

1. Determine the maximum row length from Table 7 on page 27. Estimate the inlet pressure at the row that is farthest away from the water source.

2. Calculate the ow rate of the longest row by multiplying the number of emitters by the ow rate of each emitter.

3. Divide the ow rate available at the water source by the ow rate of the longest row and round down to nd the maximum number of rows that can be irrigated in one zone.

4. Design water supply and ush headers to supply the rows, using the spacing between rows as selected for the soil type. In large systems, large diameter PVC or poly pipe is often used to supply water to a riser that feeds rows in opposite directions.

a. Header designs should be specied with minimal friction loss to be sure of adequate pressure at the inlet

of each lateral. b. Headers should be designed to limit the water velocity to no more than 5 feet (1.5 m) per second to reduce friction loss, reduce long-term wear and hydraulic water hammer. (see Table 4 on page 21) c. Perform a pressure loss calculation from the water source to the farthest end of the header to conrm that

all driplines will have adequate pressure. Be sure to account for changes in elevation.

5. Specify air relief valves as per standard design practice for the large diameter water supply piping.

6. Repeat the process at the opposite end of the zone to design ush headers and connect the ush headers to a manual or automatic valve so that the entire grid can be ushed regularly.

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 SUBSURFACE INSTALLATION OPTION A: PREGRADED METHOD

• Remove the soil to a depth of at least 4 inches (10.2cm) below nal grade; place the dripline on the soil surface

• Place the dripline grid on a uniform grade that is free of sharp rocks or other objects that may damage the dripline

• Make all connections to the supply header, ush header, ush valve, air relief valve, and control zone kit, then check for leaks before backll

• Use tie-down stakes to keep the dripline in place while replacing backll

• Be sure to compact the backlled soil with rubber-tired machinery or a heavy roller. Some amount of compaction is

required for water to move through the pores in the soil due to capillary action.

 SUBSURFACE INSTALLATION OPTION B: VIBRATORY PLOW METHOD

• A single-shank or multi-shank vibratory plow can be used in new installations on bare soil, or to retrot under existing turf

• This type installation method is less destructive to existing turf grass

• Be sure to cover the ends of the driplines after each pass to keep soil and debris from entering the lines before they are connected to the headers.

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 SUBSURFACE INSTALLATION OPTION C: ROTARY TRENCHING METHOD

• A rotary trenching unit cuts a narrow trench approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm) wide by 4 to 6 inches (10.2 cm to 15.24 cm) deep

• Suitable for installations in narrow or small existing turf grass applications

• Also suitable for subsurface shrub and ground cover installations

 SUBSURFACE INSTALLATION OPTION D: HAND TRENCHING METHOD

• Hand trenching may be utilized in areas too small for mechanical installation

• Ideal for subsurface applications in turf grass and shrub bed installations with loamy or sandy soil

• Establish nish grade

• Hand dig trenches 4 to 6 inches (10.2 cm to 15.24 cm) deep to install XFS or XFS-CV subsurface dripline

• Cover trenches and rake level

• If installing shrubs or groundcover, maintain ags to identify dripline location during planting

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 RECOMMENDED PRACTICES

1. Keep all driplines, headers (manifolds), and mainline piping free of dirt during installation because any contamination in these lines could plug the dripline emitters.

2. Check headers (manifolds) and dripline laterals for leaks before covering with soil.

3. Check pressure at the site and be sure to operate below the maximum

rated pressure of 60 psi (4.14 bar). Check and record pressure at the supply header and ush header. Any changes in pressure can be used in future troubleshooting.

4. If core aeration is expected to be done in the turf where subsurface

dripline is installed, be sure the tine depth is less than the depth of the buried dripline. Depth of dripline is recommended to be 6” (15.24 cm) while tine depth should not be set greater than 4” (10.2 cm).

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5. When using machinery for the installation:

a. Do not drive over the dripline; always keep a layer of soil between the dripline and machinery tires. b. To help keep driplines in place, drive in the same direction as the drip line, not across the lines. c. Avoid driving in the same places at the site or you will be creating heavily compacted areas.

6. Be sure there is uniform soil compaction all over the site after installation.

7. After installation, open the ush valves (one at a time) and collect some of the water to check to be sure that the installation is clean.

8. After installation and backll, observe the rst wetting pattern. Rapid

puddling could indicate a leak or might mean that the driplines are not buried at the specied depth.

9. Allow for expansion and contraction of tubing.

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Conservative estimate of expansion and contraction:

Dripline will expand 0.1 inch per 100’ for every 1° F of temperature change.

• Example 1: 260’ tubing length and 40° F temperature change

2.6 (100’ lengths) x 0.1 (in/100’) x 40 (degrees F) = 10.4” or 1.5 cm per 100 meters for every 1° C of temperature change.

• Example 2. 120 M tubing length and 5° C of temperature change

1.2 (100 m lengths) x 1.5 (cm/100 m) x 5 (degree C) = 9 cm

Ensure that dripline depth is consistent

throughout the installation

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QF Dripline Header™

THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST PREFABRICATED HEADER / EXHAUST

QUICK. FLEXIBLE. EASY. NOW THAT’S INTELLIGENT.

The QF Dripline Header is an innovative product developed by the Rain Bird Xerigation®/Landscape Drip Division to be a replacement for site-built headers in dripline installations. Its performance characteristics match PVC in terms of ow and pressure ratings. This Quick and Flexible product was specically designed to eliminate the high labor costs and hassle associated with site-built headers. The exibility and durability of the QF Dripline Header makes it ideal for curved or nonlinear landscapes, making installation quick and easy.

Features

Performance

The QF Dripline Header has comparable design characteristics to a PVC header using the 5ft. per second rule. It has similar volume and pressure performance to ensure proper ow to the dripline grid or other drip irrigation systems.

Flexibility

Patent-pending QF Dripline Header is the ONLY coiled header on the market. Manufactured using a proprietary dual-layered polyethylene blend for optimal flexibility, this product is ideal for curved landscapes. Simply roll out, connect to a water source and attach the dripline; it’s that simple.

360º Pre-Installed XF Series Rotating Elbows

No other product has pre-installed elbows that ensure guaranteed spacing. The 360º rotating elbows allow for trenching misalignment – no need to re-trench, simply rotate the elbows slightly to accommodate the dripline. QF Dripline Header utilizes the XF Series Fitting elbow design, which requires 50% less force to insert – resulting in less hand and wrist fatigue. A protective ring surrounds the elbow, protecting it from damage and ensuring a proper seal. The ring also provides leverage when holding the elbow and attaching the dripline.

Specications

3/4” Models

• OD: 0.940”

• ID: 0.820”

• Wall thickness: 0.060”

• Elbow spacing: 12” or 18”

(30.5 cm or 45.7 cm)

• Coil length: 100’ (30.5 m)

• Coil color: brown

Operating Range:

• Pressure: 0 to 50 psi (0,0 to 4,14 bar)

• Temperature:

• Water: Up to 100° F (37,8° C)

• Ambient: Up to 125° F (51,7° C)

1” Models

• OD: 1.200”

• ID: 1.060”

• Wall thickness: 0.070”

• Elbow spacing: 12” or 18”

(30.5 cm or 45.7 cm)

• Coil length: 100’ (30.5 m)

• Coil color: brown or purple

Models

XQF7512100: XQF 3/4” Dripline Header (12” Spacing 100’ Coil) XQF7518100: XQF 3/4” Dripline Header (18” Spacing 100’ Coil) XQF1012100: XQF 1” Dripline Header (12” Spacing 100’ Coil) XQF1018100: XQF 1” Dripline Header (18” Spacing 100’ Coil)

XQF101210P: XQF 1” Dripline Header (12” Spacing 100’ Coil) Purple XQF101810P: XQF 1” Dripline Header (18” Spacing 100’ Coil) Purple

Fittings Guide

The QF Dripline Header is designed to work with Rain Bird’s TLF Series - Twist Lock Fittings (¾” and 1” models) which provide an even tighter seal on tubing by using high quality barbs and twist locking nuts.

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Twist Lock Fittings - 800 Series

(For use on ¾” QF Dripline Header)

Twist Lock Fittings - 1000 Series

(For use on 1” QF Dripline Header)

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 DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR QF DRIPLINE HEADER

Determine pressure loss for any QF Dripline Header grid

For situations where QF Dripline Header will be used in an irregular shaped layout, the pressure loss can be summed up by calculating the friction loss through each segment

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of QF Dripline Header. Since ow in the QF Dripline Header changes after each lateral, losses at each individual pipe segment must be calculated separately and then added together. Table 11 below gives the loss for the pipe ow in the QF Dripline Header for one segment (ow around one tting and travel thru 12” or 18” of pipe length). Add these numbers to get the friction loss in the main pipe segment of QF Dripline Header. Then, look up the additional loss of travelling through the elbow using the small chart on the right. Add these two numbers together to get the pressure

QF Dripline Header

loss within the QF Dripline Header.*

 TABLE 11: FRICTION LOSS THRU QF DRIPLINEHEADER

Friction Loss Through

QF Dripline Header per Pipe Segment (psi)

Product Size: ¾” 1”

Elbow Spacing: 12” 18” 12” 18”

1.0 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00

2.0 0.02 0.03 0.00 0.00

3.0 0.05 0.05 0.01 0.01

4.0 0.07 0.08 0.01 0.01

5.0 0.11 0.12 0.01 0.02

6.0 0.15 0.16 0.02 0.02

7.0 0.19 0.21 0.03 0.03

8.0 0.24 0.27 0.04 0.04

9.0 0.30 0.33 0.04 0.05

10.0 0.36 0.41 0.05 0.06

11.0 0.43 0.49 0.06 0.07

12.0 0.51 0.57 0.08 0.09

13.0 0.09 0.10

14.0 0.10 0.11

15.0 0.12 0.13

QF Dripline Header Pipe Flow (GPM)

16.0 0.13 0.15

17.0 0.15 0.16

18.0 0.17 0.18

19.0 0.19 0.20

20.0 0.21 0.22

 TABLE 12: FRICTION LOSS THRU INDIVIDUAL QF DRIPLINE HEADER ELBOW

Friction Loss Through Individual

QF Dripline Header Elbow (psi)

1.0 0.3

2.0 1.3

3.0 2.9

Flow (GPM)

Dripline Lateral

Note: Dark shaded area of chart indicates velocities over 5’

per second. Use with caution.

*Pressure loss charts are for ow thru QF Dripline Header only. Loss based on elevation changes, piping from valve etc. to be added seperately.

4.0 5.1

5.0 8.0

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 EXAMPLE USING QF DRIPLINE HEADER PRESSURE LOSS TABLES

As an example, the system below uses a ¾” -12” QF Dripline Header and consists of four laterals. The rst and last laterals ow at 3 GPM and the middle two laterals ow at 1 GPM. The example below shows how to calculate the Friction Loss in both the pipe and elbows.

Step 1: Prepare your design and calculate ow rates per lateral. Step 2: List and determine the friction loss for each pipe segment. Step 3: List and add the additional friction loss at each elbow. Step 4: Calculate the total friction loss at the inlet to each lateral.

3 GPM Lateral Flow

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Flush Valve

Pipe Segment 4

Pipe Segment 3

Lateral #1

(3 GPM Flow)

Lateral #2

(1 GPM Flow)

Lateral #3

(1 GPM Flow)

Lateral #4

(3 GPM Flow)

Pipe Segment 2

Pipe Segment 1

Pipe Segment

1 GPM Lateral Flow

Elbows

1 GPM Lateral Flow

3 GPM Lateral Flow

40 PSI Inlet Pressure

Water Source

Elbow

Friction Loss

(psi)

0.24 psi 2.9 psi 3.14 psi 36.86 psi

0.11 psi 0.30 psi 0.41 psi 36.45 psi

0.07 psi 0.30 psi 0.37 psi 36.08 psi

0.05 psi 2.9 psi 2.95 psi 33.13 psi

Friction Loss

(psi)

at Lateral Inlet (psi)

Total

Friction Loss

Available Water

Pressure at Lateral

Inlet (psi)

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 CONTROL ZONE KITS

Rain Bird Control Zone Kits provide all of the components necessary for on/o control, ltration and pressure regulation of a low-volume irrigation zone, making the kits simple to order and easy to install.

 KIT FEATURES

LOW FLOW VALVES

Featured on the following models:

XCZ-075-PRF and XCZ-LF-100

• The only valve on the market hat can handle ow rates as low as 0.2 GPM without without weeping (Low Flow DV Drip Valve)

ANTISIPHON VALVE

Featured on the XACZ-075-PRF and XACZ-100-PRF models

• Field-proven low ow anti-siphon valve that has an atmospheric vacuum breaker for backow prevention and an IAPMO rating

QUICKCHECK FILTER WITH PRESSURE REGULATION AND FILTRATION ALL IN ONE

Featured on the following models: XCZ-100-PRB-COM

• Save labor and time with the simple-to-check indicator

GREEN INDICATES

A CLEAN FILTER

RED INDICATES

A DIRTY FILTER

bubble and easy-to-clean stainless steel screen

• The product design allows the internal lter screen element to be accessed vertically while preventing debris from falling into the line

• Ecient design combines

ltration and pressure regulation in one compact unit

• Fewer connection points mean less chance of leaking and less assembly time

• The body is made of durable, glass lled nylon

• Replacement stainless steel screens also avaiable separately in 100, and 200 mesh

SCRUBBER VALVE

Featured on the following models:

COMPACT SIZE

• With only two components (valve plus pressure regulating lter) you can t more Control Zone Kits in a valve box, saving time and money

PR FILTER KITS

Featured on the following models:

XCZLF-075-PRF, XCZ-075-PRF, XACZ-075-PRF, XCZPGA-100-PRF, XCZ-100-PRF, XACZ-100-PRF

• All of these kits provide on/o control, ltration, and built-in pressure regulation with fewer components so there is less chance of leakage at the connections, both at installation and over the life of the system

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• XCZ-100-PRB-COM,

• XCZ-100-PRB-R

• XCZ-150-LCDR

• Plastic scrubber scrapes the stainless steel screen to clean and break down grit and

organic materials

• Slow closing prevents water hammer and subsequent

system damage

• Fabric-reinforced diaphragm

adds strength and durability

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CONTROL ZONE KIT SELECTION GUIDE

This easy-to-use selection tool is available at www.rainbird.com/CZK and will help identify the most appropriate Control Zone Kit for the application.

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Commercial High Flow:

2-Wire

Compatible

15 - 62 GPM

XCZ-150-LCS

FLOW: 15 - 62 GPM

Commercial Wide Flow:

2-Wire

Compatible

0.3 - 20 GPM

XCZ-100-PRB-COM

FLOW: 0.3 - 20 GPM

Residential Medium Flow:

2-Wire

Compatible

XCZ-150-LCDR

FLOW: 15 - 62 GPM

XCZ-100-PRBR

FLOW: 0.3 - 20 GPM

3 - 15 GPM

2-Wire

Compatible

2-Wire

Compatible

XCZ-100-PRB-LC

FLOW: 0.3 - 20 GPM

2-Wire

UPDATED

XCZPGA-100-PRF

FLOW: 3 - 15 GPM

XCZ-100-PRF

FLOW: 3 - 15 GPM

XACZ-100-PRF

FLOW: 3 - 15 GPM

Residential Low Flow: Residential Low Flow: Flow: 0.2 - 10 GPM

XCZLF-100-PRF

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FLOW: 0.2 - 10 GPM

Flow: 0.2 - 5 GPM

XCZ-075-PRF

FLOW: 0.2 - 5 GPM

XACZ-075-PRF

FLOW: 0.2 - 5 GPM

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FITTINGS

Rain Bird oers a complete ttings solution set for the entire dripline system. All ttings are designed to deliver a secure connection with features which allow for easy installation.

 XF DRIPLINE INSERT FITTINGS

Rain Bird’s 17mm Insert Fittings have a barbed end that is raised and sharp providing a strong connection. This tting is rated for operating pressures up to 50 psi (3.45 bar) without using clamps. If operating pressures exceed 50 psi (3.45 bar), a clamp is recommended. To install, the ttings are pressed into the tubing. It is important you do not heat the polyethylene tube before inserting to make installation easier, as it will weaken the connection and can damage the tubing. For the full line of insert ttings, refer to our product catalog or visit the website at:

http://www.Rainbird.com/professionals/products/drip-distribution

Features:

• Complete line of 17mm insert ttings to simplify installation of XF Series Dripline

• High quality barbs grab tubing for a secure t

• Unique barb design to reduce insertion force and still retain a secure t

• Non-obtrusive colored ttings to complement natural earth tones

Models Also Available

Model: XFF-COUP Description: 17mm Barb x Barb Coupling

Model: XFF-ELBOW Description: 17mm Barb x Barb Elbow

Model: XFF-MA-050 Description: 17mm Barb x 1/2” MPT Male Adapter

Model: XFF-FA-050 Description: 17mm x 1/2” FPT

Model: XFF-TEE Description: 17mm Barb x Barb x Barb Tee

Model: XFF-TMA-050 Description: 17mm Barb x 1/2” MPT x 17mm Barb Tee Male Adapter

Model: XFF-MA-075 Description: 17mm Barb x 3/4” MPT Male Adapter

Model: XFF-TFA-050 Description: 17mm x 1/2” FPT x 17mm

Model:

XFD-CROSS

Description:

Barb Cross 17mm x 17mm x 17mm x 17mm

Model: XFD-TFA-075:

Barb Female Adapter

Description:

17mm x 3⁄4”FPT x 17mm

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Model:

XFD-FA-075:

Barb Female Adapter

Description:

17mm x 3/4” FPT

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 XF SERIES | INSERTION TOOL

Rain Bird’s XF Insertion Tool assists you with installing XF Series 17 mm Fittings in less time with less eort. The XF Insertion Tool securely locks ttings into place to make inserting into dripline much easier. The handles on either side of the tool can be used to air out the ends of the dripline. The tool also has a sloped valley to allow room for the dripline when inserting onto the second side.

Model: FITINS-TOOL

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Compatibility:

Insertion tool can be used to install XF Coupling, Elbow, and Tee ttings.

 XF SERIES | EASY FIT COMPRESSION FITTINGS FOR ONSURFACE USE ONLY

Rain Bird patented Easy Fit compression ttings go together with half the force as insert ttings and can be used for on-surface dripline and tubing with diameters from 16 to 17mm OD. Snap-in adapters provide versatility to eliminate the inventory of over 160 combinations of connections. The Easy Fit compression ttings provide a stronger connection and can be used with operating pressures up to 60 psi (4.14 bar). For the full line of Easy Fit ttings, refer to our website at

https://www.rainbird.com/products/easy-t-compression-tting-system or consult a Rain Bird product catalog.

Model: MDCF-50-MPT

Description:

1/2” MPT x Compression adapter for easy t tting

Model: MDCF-50-FPT

Description:

1/2” FPT x Compression adapter

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Model: MDCF-75-FHT

Description:

3/4” FHT x Compression adapter for easy t tting

Model: MDCF-75-MPT

Description:

3/4” MPT x Compression adapter for easy t tting

Model: MDCF-75-FPT

Description:

3/4” FPT x Compression adapter for easy t tting

Model: MDCF-COUP

Description:

16mm Compression x Compression Couipling

Model: MDCF-EL

Description:

16mm Compression x Compression Elbow

Model: MDCF-TEE

Description:

16mm Compression x Compression Tee

Models: MDCF-CAP (Black) MDCFP-CAP (Purple)

Description:

Use Caps to shut o MDCF-COUP, MDCF-EL or MDCF-TEE

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 TWIST LOCK FITTINGS TLF

Rain Bird’s complete line of Twist Lock Fittings simplify the installation of all industry-standard ½”, ¾” and 1” tubing. They provide an even tighter seal on tubing by using high quality barbs and twist-locking nuts. Their unique barb design reduces insertion force while maintaining a secure fit.

Operating Range

• Pressure: 0 to 60 psi (0 to 4.1 bar)

Models

600 SERIES:

• TLF-CUPL-0600: Twist Lock Fitting ½” Coupler

• TLF-TEE-0600: Twist Lock Fitting ½” Tee

• TLF-ELBW-0600: Twist Lock Fitting ½” Elbow

• TLF-MPT6-0600: Twist Lock Fitting ½” NPT to ½” Adaptor

• TLF-MPT8-0600: Twist Lock Fitting ¾” NPT to ½” Adaptor

800 SERIES:

• TLF-CUPL-0800: Twist Lock Fitting ¾” Coupler

• TLF-TEE-0800: Twist Lock Fitting ¾” Tee

• TLF-ELBW-0800: Twist Lock Fitting ¾” Elbow

• TLF-MPT8-0800: Twist Lock Fitting ¾” NPT Adaptor

• TLF-CAP-0800: Twist Lock Fitting ¾” Cap

1000 SERIES:

• TLF-CUPL-1000: Twist Lock Fitting 1” Coupler

• TLF-TEE-1000: Twist Lock Fitting 1” Tee

• TLF-ELBW-1000: Twist Lock Fitting 1” Elbow

• TLF-MPT8-1000: Twist Lock Fitting 1” NPT Adaptor

2 Step Installation

600 Series 800 Series 1000 Series

Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm

Acceptable Internal Diameter 0.590 to 0.630 15 to 16 0.790 to 0.845 20.0 to 21.5 1.025 to 1.085 26.0 to 27.6

Acceptable Wall Thickness 0.025 to 0.050 0.64 to 1.27 0.045 to 0.065 1.14 to 1.65 0.045 to 0.065 1.14 to 1.65

Compatible Tubing XT700, ½" XBS ¾" XBS, ¾" QF Dripline Header 1" QF Dripline Header

TLF-MPT8-0600

TLF-MPT6-0600

TLF-TEE-0600

TLF-CUPL-0600

TLF-ELBW-0600

TLF-CUPL-0800

TLF-TEE-0800

TLF-MPT8-0800

TLF-CAP-0800

TLF-ELBW-0800

800 Series600 Series 1000 Series

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TLF-ELBW-1000

TLF-MPT1-1000

TLF-TEE-1000

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 SPRAYTODRIP RETROFIT KIT

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The easiest and fastest way to convert a conventional spray zone to a low-volume irrigation zone.

• ½” MPT Swivel Outlet

• 30 psi Pressure Regulator

½” FPT x Elbow Fitting

½” FPT x Tee Fitting

• 200 Mesh Filter

• Rugged,

UV Resistant 1800 Body

INSTALLATION

• Simply remove the top of any 1800 and remove the internal assembly (on the 1806 and 1812 leave the spring in the body)

• Remove the internal assembly of the retro kit and drop it into the exiting body

• Tighten the cap

• Cap o all other spray heads in the zone using

Xeri-Caps™ (sold separately)

• ½” FPT x Elbow Fitting and (1) ½” FPT x Tee Fitting for easy connection to drip tubing

FEATURES

• Can be installed above or below grade.

• Provides 30 psi (2.1 bar) pressure regulation

and 200 mesh (75 microns) screen

• Flow rate: 0.50 to 6.00 GPM

 CURRENT APPLICATION

Building

WATER SOURCE

Building

Products

• Overhead sprays

Issues

• Overspray damage to structure, fence, windows

• Water loss to wind

• Runo liability in high trac areas

 DRIP SOLUTION

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Products

• Retrot Kit (1800-Retro)

• XF Series Dripline

• 17mm XF Insert Fittings

Advantages

• Reduce the eects of wind and evaporation by 30%-70%

• No runo

• No overspray damage

• Easy to install

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 AIR/VACUUM RELIEF VALVES

Air/Vacuum Relief Valves are used for two reasons:

• To allow air into a zone at the end of a watering cycle. This ensures a vacuum doesn’t draw debris into the dripline.

(back siphoning)

• To ensure release of air from a zone at the start of watering, eliminating air pockets. This speeds ll time, thus increasing

watering uniformity across the zone.

Install Air/Vacuum Relief Valves correctly by:

• Install at the highest point(s) of the dripline zone.

• Install the valve in an exhaust header or a line that runs

perpendicular to the lateral rows to ensure all rows of the dripline can take advantage of the air/vacuum relief valve.

½” Air Relief Valve

Model:

ARV050

 TABLE 10: LATERAL RUN LENGTHS

Maximum length of dripline that can be used with the Air Relief Valve (ARV)

½” ARV

Emitter

Spacing

12” 639 ft 424 ft

18” 958 ft 636 ft

Air Relief Valve capacity

Total Flow (GPM) 6.5

Total Flow (GPH) 390

ARV should be installed at the high points in the drip zone for proper operation and to reduce the risk of back siphoning.

0.6 GPH 0.9 GPH

½” ARV

SEB 7XB emitter box (Sold Seperately)

 TIEDOWN STAKES

XF Series tie-down stakes are made of long lasting corrosion resistant 9-gauge galvanized steel. Use stakes to hold dripline on-surface or under a mulch cover. For best results, stagger stakes every 3 feet (.91 m) in sand, 4 feet (1.22 m) in loam, and 5 feet (1.52 m) in clay. At ttings where there is a change of direction such as tees or elbows, use tie-down stakes close to the tting on each leg of the change of direction.

Models:

TDS6050 TDS6500

 MANUAL LINE FLUSH POINT

A manual ush point is necessary to ush the system after instillation and maintenance. The ush point is also necessary when emptying the system for winter.

• Install the manual ush at a low point in the exhaust header of a grid layout, or at the mid-point of a Loop Layout. (see pages 15,16)

• Install a ush port with a threaded plug or a manual ushing valve in a valve box with a gravel sump adequate to drain approximately one gallon of water

• Manual ush points are normally installed as far away from the water source as possible

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 DRIP SYSTEM OPERATION INDICATOR

Features

• Stem rises 6” (15 cm) for clear visibility

• When stem is fully extended, drip system is charged to a minimum of 20 psi

• Includes 16” of ¼” distribution tubing with ¼” connection tting pre-installed

• Operational Indicator Kit includes three dierent indication caps; potable, non-potable, or an adjustable 4-VAN nozzle

• VAN nozzle is tightened to no ow but can be opened to observe wetting pattern

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Model

• OPERIND

System is OFF System is ON

Installation of Operation Indicator with XFD On-Surface Dripline Installation of Operation Indicator with XFS Subsurface Dripline

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

 FLUSHING

• Flush the system every two weeks for the rst 6 weeks and check the water that is ushed out for cleanliness

• Establish a regular ush schedule for the future after these initial checks

• Flush the system well after any repairs are made

• Check the pressure at the supply and ush headers on a regular basis and compare with the pressure readings taken right after installation

 WINTERIZING

• Winterizing an irrigation system involves removing enough water to ensure that components are not

damaged due to freezing weather

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• Check the manufacturer’s instructions for winterizing the valves, lters and backow prevention devices

If compressed air is used to blowout the lines:

• Compressed air may only be used with the ush valve open and with the air pressure at 40 psi (2.76 bar) or less

• XF Dripline Insert Fittings are rated to 50 psi (3.45 bar), so the air pressure must be adjusted below this pressure

• It is air volume, not pressure, which is eective when blowing out the lines

• The pressure-regulating valve that is part of the control zone regulates water, not air pressure

• With all ush valves open, compressed air should be

applied until no water is seen exiting the ush valves

• After turning o the air, close all ush valves

If compressed air is not used to blowout the lines:

• A drain port should be installed at all low points in the zone. These ports may be a tee or elbow with a threaded plug or a manual ush valve

• If the zone is in a grid or closed loop system, the headers may contain a signicant amount of water because they are either QF Header, blank XF Series tubing, PVC, or poly pipe. It is important to provide drain ports for these components

• If the zone has laterals that dead-end and are not

connected to an exhaust header, the lateral ends should

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SPECIFICATIONS

 WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS AND CAD DETAIL DRAWINGS

Rain Bird’s technical specications for commercial products are now avilable in Microsfot Word format. For your convenience, these technical specications can be easily edited or cut and pasted into your documents and drawings, saving you time and money.

Visit written specications page:

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Rain Bird CAD Detail Drawings for Landscape Irrigation products are now available in four popular formats: DWG for AutoCAD users, DXF for importing into alternate CAD programs, JPG for most web browsers and Microsoft Oce users and PDF for printing and emailing to clients.

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Sample CAD Drawing

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I use XF Series Dripline?

This design guide outlines all of the XF series driplines for use in any on-surface or subsurface landscape irrigation application.

How do I know if the drip system is actually working?

A Drip System Operation Indicator (OPERIND) can be installed on a XF Series Dripline zone. During operation the OPERIND will provide a visual indication that the drip zone is performing as designed. (see page 54)

What can I expect to achieve in regards to water savings?

It is generally accepted that drip irrigation is over 90% ecient. It delivers water directly to the plant root zone. Also, when compared to sprinklers, drip irrigation can save water by reducing the eects of wind and evaporation from 30% to 70%.

Can XF Series Dripline be used with reclaimed (non-potable) water?

Yes. XF Series dripline is available in full purple and purple stripe for non-potable water.

What is the life expectancy of the system?

XF Series dripline is made of a dual-layered tubing that provides unmatched resistance to chemicals, algae growth and UV damage. With good design, installation and maintenance an XF Series dripline system will provide many years of reliable service. Like any irrigation system, a drip zone should be inspected regularly to insure that lters are clean and that the system is working properly.

How does the Rain Bird Copper Shield™ work?

Rain Bird’s Copper Shield™ protects the emitter from root intrusion without harming the plants or other roots. When a root tries to intrude into the emitter, it comes in close proximity to the Copper Shield™ and copper ions are released. These copper ions bind themselves to the attacking root tip and stop it from advancing, thus protecting the emitter.

Will I see striping in turf irrigated with Subsurface dripline?

A well designed, installed and maintained XFS subsurface dripline system will provide years of superior turfgrass quality while using signicantly less water.

Will the XFS Copper Shield™ work if it oxidizes?

If the Copper Shield™ oxidizes, these oxides continue to have copper in them. The emitter continues to be protected because of the copper ions that are still present in the oxidized Copper Shield™.

How long will the copper last?

Testing shows that on average Copper Shield™ will exceed 16 years of life.

Rain Bird’s Professional

Customer Satisfaction Policy

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XF Series Dripline oers ve (5) years on product workmanship and seven (7) years on environmental stress cracking

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I need to aerate?

Subsurface drip irrigation can greatly reduce or eliminate the need for aeration. If core aeration is expected to be done in the turf where subsurface is to be installed, be sure the tine depth is less than the depth of the buried dripline. If core aeration is used, consider installing the dripline at 6” deep and using an aeration tine depth no greater than 4”.

How do I fertilize my turfgrass areas with an XFS Subsurface drip irrigation system?

There a variety of methods to fertilize turfgrass areas including the following:

• Initiate a manual start on the irrigation controller for the turfgrass zones to bring water to the surface and begin to move the fertilizer into the soil structure

• Apply hand watering to the turfgrass areas to water in the fertilizer

• Apply fertilizer prior to a rainfall event

• Consider the use of fertilizer injection system to provide nutrients to the on-surface shrub bed areas as well as the subsurface turf areas

Can I establish sod with Subsurface Drip Irrigation?

An XFS subsurface dripline system is no dierent than a spray head or rotary zone in this regard. Initial water time and frequency should be programmed appropriately to allow for the establishment of new sod. As with conventional sprinkler systems, some supplemental hand watering maybe needed to be provide coverage to isolated “hot” spots during the establishment period.

Where can I nd out more about Rain Bird XF Series Dripline?

For additional information on the XF Series family of dripline products please visit www.rainbird.com.

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GLOSSARY

Aerated (aeration) – The act of creating holes in the turfgrass to loosen the soil and get oxygen to the

underground roots.

Application Rate – A measurement of the amount of water added to a zone over a certain amount of time, often reported in inches per hour.

Back Siphoning – The reverse ow of water from the soil into the emitter outlet hole. This can happen when there is no check valve or vacuum air relief valve, and water drains out of low-elevation emitters creating a back siphon that pulls water into the emitters at higher levels.

Capillary Action – The movement of water through the soil where the water sticks to the sides of very small passages or capillaries between soil particles.

Center Feed – This layout allows you to increase the size of the zone by providing lateral runs on both sides of the supply header which is located in the center.

Dripline – Polyethylene tubing with emitters pre-inserted at various intervals; usually 12” or 18”.

Dynamic Pressure – The pressure as measured when water is owing in the system.

Emitter – The device inside the dripline that controls the amount of water ow out of each outlet hole.

Emitter Check Valve – A built-in feature of a dripline emitter which allows water to ow in one

direction only. Used to prevent drainage at the lowest point in the zone.

End Feed – A typical layout that uses supply headers and ush headers with rows of dripline connected between them.

Flow Rate – The amount of water that travels through the pipes or the emitters in a given amount of time. Flow rate is normally measured in gallons per minute (GPM) or gallons per hour (GPH).

Flush Header – Flexible or rigid pipe and ttings connecting a group of dripline rows and found at the

opposite end of the Supply Header (also known as “manifold”).

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Flush Valve – A valve that can be opened automatically or manually to discharge the water that is in the system of dripline rows and headers to remove any accumulated dirt or debris.

Friction Loss – The reduction in pressure caused by water owing in a pipe because of friction created when the owing water slides against the inside walls of the pipe or tubing.

Hold Back – The ability of an emitter with built-in check valve to keep dripline charged with water up to a certain elevation change.

Pores – The small spaces between soil particles that water can move into (see Capillary Action).

Precipitation Rate – A measurement of the amount of water added to a zone over a certain amount of

time, often reported in inches per hour (same as Application Rate).

Riser – A pipe or tube that carries water upward from a buried water supply pipe to a tting or sprinkler.

Run Time – The amount of time that the valve is open and water is delivered to an irrigated area.

Static Pressure – The pressure as measured when there is no ow in the system.

Supply Header – The combination of exible or rigid pipe plus ttings that supplies water to many

rows of dripline (also known as “manifold”).

Zone – A part of the landscape that gets irrigated at the same time.

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