SPRINKLER WILL | (a) | Constant 24 VAC from controller. (Electric Models) |
NOT SHUT OFF |
| – Check for voltage using a DVM. If voltage is present, disconnect wire. |
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| If sprinkler closes, service controller. Refer to Controller Service Manual. |
| (b) | Selector cam in manual "ON" position. |
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| – Set to "AUTO" or "OFF" position. |
| (c) | Debris in pilot valve assembly. |
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| – Disassemble and remove all debris. (See Servicing Pilot Valve page 11.) |
| (d) | Constant pressure from controller. (N.C. Models) |
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| – Check pilot valve at controller for constant flow. |
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| – Check elevation differential. Valve elevation should not exceed 0' above |
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| controller elevation or 70' (21.3 m) below controller elevation. |
Sprinkler Mechanism
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE – CORRECTIVE ACTION | |
SPRINKLER WON'T ROTATE | (a) | Debris wedged between stator and turbine. |
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| – Remove obstruction. |
| (b) | Drive assembly defective. |
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| – Replace drive assembly. |
| (c) Nozzle base assembly defective. | |
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| – Replace nozzle base assembly. |
HEAD STICKS UP | (a) | Dirt in riser assembly. |
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| – Flush out. (See Flushing Procedure on page 11.) |
| (b) Damaged or missing return spring. | |
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| – Replace. |
| (c) | Damaged riser. |
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| – Replace. |
POOR DISTRIBUTION PATTERN | (a) | Nozzle plugged with debris. |
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| – Clean or replace nozzle. |
| (b) | Nozzle orifice damaged. |
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| – Replace nozzle. |
| (c) | Low operating pressure. |
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| – Determine why system overloaded and correct. |
Main Valve
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE – CORRECTIVE ACTION | |
VALVE WON'T CLOSE | (a) | Continuous 24 VAC to sprinkler. |
(Electric ) |
| – Check controller for voltage source. |
| (b) | Leak in pilot valve assembly. |
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| – Replace pilot valve assembly. |
| (c) | Plugged supply screen on piston. |
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| – Clean or replace screen. |
| (d) | Manual control selector on pilot valve assembly turned to "ON" position. |
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| – Turn to "AUTO" position. |
| (e) | Plunger movement restricted. |
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| – Inspect and clean or replace. |
| (f) | Valve cylinder misaligned with sprinkler body communication tube. |
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| – Remove valve assembly and install correctly. |
| (g) | Foreign object keeping valve from seating. |
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| – Remove, clean and check valve for damage. Replace if necessary. |
| (h) | Damaged piston seal or piston assembly. |
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| – Replace valve assembly. |
VALVE WON'T CLOSE | (a) | Leak in control tubing. |
(Hydraulic) |
| – Isolate and repair. |
| (b) | Pilot valve leak in controller. |
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| – Confirm by observing constant dripping from discharge line of controller. |
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| Refer to Controller Service Manual. |
| (c) | Valve cylinder misaligned with sprinkler body communication tube. |
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| – Remove valve assembly and install correctly. |
| (d) | Foreign object keeping valve from seating. |
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| – Remove, clean and check valve for damage. Replace if necessary. |
| (e) | Damaged piston seal or piston assembly. |
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| – Replace valve assembly. |
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