Rain Bird 552 Series User Manual

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Rain Bird Golf Rotors Operation and Maintenance Manual
Aspersores de golf Rain Bird Manual de operación y mantenimiento
Rain Bird Golf Rotors Operation and Maintenance Manual
Aspersores de golf Rain Bird Manual de operación y mantenimiento
APPENDIX 1  ROTOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Correction
1. Cracked rotor case High pressure Minimize water/air hammer. Check the system’s
pressure regulating valve. Replace case if needed.
Improper installation Check installation for over tightening. Check case for
chemical damage. Replace case if needed.
Freeze damage Make sure to winterize system properly. Blow out
water line if susceptible to freezing temperatures.
Replace case if needed.
Equipment Damage Equipment damaged the case externally causing a
failure mode. Replace case if non-functioning.
2. Failure to pop up and/or
seal properly
Sand or rock particles may have wedged
between the bearing guide and the riser
Pull the internal assembly and clean. Brush any
rocks or debris away from the head of the rotor.
Low pressure See solutions for Problem #6 “Low Pressure.”
Jammed or clogged selector assembly Clear or clean poppet, or replace selector assembly.
Tube crimped or pinched, or blockage in
tubes
Make sure tubes are not bent or pinched. Check
tubes for blockage. Clear tubes, if needed.
Control device not working Check solenoid for proper operation. Replace if
needed.
3. Failure to turn on No power to control device Check for power to solenoid. Check wiring controller
/ decoder.Check if PRS tubes are clogged or not.
Check if the water is turned o.
Selector/PRS set to OFF Check selector and PRS. Set to AUTO or ON, as
desired.
Jammed solenoid plunger Clean out debris around plunger. Replace plunger
assembly, if needed.
4. Failure to turn o Cracked selector housing Check and replace housing.
Selector/PRS set to ON Turn stem to AUTO or OFF, as desired.
Diaphragm failure Replace valve assembly.
Valve housing cracked Replace valve.
Jammed solenoid plunger Clean out debris around plunger. Replace plunger
assembly, if needed.
Plugged valve lter Remove valve. Clean and reinstall lter screen.
Debris under plunger and selector housing
“volcano”
Clean out area around selector volcano and plunger.
Valve seal torn/TSRS missing Replace valve seal or TSRS.
5. Freeze damage (Hydraulic
rotor will not open.
Water continually drains
at controller while
attempting to open valve).
Failure to winterize Make sure to winterize the system properly. Repair
and replace damaged parts as needed.

Rain Bird 552 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Rain Bird
Model	552 Series
Category	Irrigation System
Language	English