Rain Bird CP-100 User Manual

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Tips on Installing
and Maintaining
Rain Bird
Residential Valves
Valves are an essential part of any
sprinkler system. They are the link be-
tween the "brains" of the system (the
timer) and the sprinkler heads to turn
the water on and off.
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Rain Bird CP-100 Specifications

General

Brand	Rain Bird
Model	CP-100
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

Summary

Anti-Siphon Valve Installation and Operation

In-Line Valve Installation and Backflow

New Installation: Connecting to Water Source

Connecting to the Household Water Source

Detailed steps for connecting to the household service line after the meter to install the system shutoff valve.

Operating Rain Bird Valves

Troubleshooting: Understanding Valve Operation

How the Valve Mechanism Works

Detailed explanation of the solenoid, plunger, and diaphragm/piston action that opens and closes the valve.

Troubleshooting: Valve Not Turning On

Valve Fails to Turn On with Timer

Troubleshooting steps for a valve that fails to activate, covering timer, wiring, solenoid, and mechanism checks.

Common Valve Installation Errors

Troubleshooting: Valve Won't Turn Off

Valve Fails to Turn Off

Resolving issues where the valve remains open, checking solenoid, mechanism, and manual mode settings.

Leaks at Sprinkler Heads When Off

Diagnosing causes of leaks at sprinkler heads when the station is off, including mechanism issues and drainage.

Troubleshooting: Valve Leaks and Hammering

Leaks at Valve Assembly or Connections

Troubleshooting leaks occurring around the valve body, actuator, or connections.

Valve Slamming and Continuous Water Flow

Diaphragm Valve Disassembly Procedure

Cleaning and Inspecting Diaphragm Valves

Replacing Diaphragm Valve Solenoids

Piston-Type Valve Disassembly Procedure

Piston-Type Valve Maintenance Steps