Rain Bird R-VAN1318 User Manual

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R-VAN Adjustable Rotary Nozzle Installation Guide

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R-VAN Adjustable Rotary Nozzle

Installation Guide

Introduction

Rain Bird R-VAN Adjustable Rotary Nozzles provide

water eciency and design exibility. R-VAN Adjustable

Rotary Nozzles feature rotating stream technology which

uniformly delivers water at a low precipitation rate,

signicantly reducing runo and erosion. Retrotting

standard spray nozzles with R-VAN Adjustable Rotary

Nozzles can reduce ow by up to 60% and improve water

eciency by up to 30%. Nozzle spray pattern and distance

are easily adjusted by hand with no tools required.

Models

R-VAN1318

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Black Rotary Deector

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13’ to 18’ (4,0 to 5,5m) radius

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45° to 270° arc

R-VAN1724

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Yellow Rotary Deector

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17’ to 24’ (5,2 to 7,3m) radius

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45° to 270° arc

ARC

ADJUSTMENT

CAP

ROTARY

DEFLECTOR

FILTER

SCREEN

RADIUS

ADJUSTMENT

DIAL

COLLAR

Features

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Adjust arc and radius without tools

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Color coded for easy identication of R-VAN model

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Low precipitation rate reduces run-o and erosion

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Maintains ecient performance at high operating

pressures without misting or fogging

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Compatible with all models of Rain Bird spray bodies in

addition to a wide variety of risers and adapters

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Three year trade warranty

Installation

Install Nozzle

R-VAN Adjustable Rotary Nozzles can be used for a new

installation or to replace existing sprinkler nozzles.

1. Unscrew and remove the existing sprinkler nozzle (if

applicable) from the spray body.

2. Screw the nozzle onto the spray body until secure.

Identify the Left Edge

A grooved white mark located on the collar, just under the

rotary deector, represents the left edge of the arc.

LEFT EDGE

INDICATOR

1. Align the nozzle to the left most edge of desired

coverage area (arc).

ARC

ALIGN LEFT EDGE

INDICATOR WITH ARC

Questions and Answers:

M
Misty Baker DDSAug 1, 2025
Why is my Rain Bird R-VAN1318 nozzle not rotating?
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  sbrownAug 1, 2025
  Several factors can prevent your Rain Bird nozzle from rotating. The filter screen might be clogged with debris, so try cleaning it. Low water head pressure could also be the cause; these nozzles operate effectively at a specific pressure. Fine grit inside the nozzle or debris in the rotary deflector's water path can also cause this issue. If operating in a sandy environment, wait a few minutes to see if it flushes out.
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Victoria Taylor MDAug 17, 2025
What to do if the water spray range is less than expected from Rain Bird R-VAN1318?
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  Albert CarterAug 17, 2025
  If the water spray range from your Rain Bird nozzles is less than expected, the water head pressure may be low. Make sure the dial is fully open by turning it clockwise until you hear clicking. Also, check the system to ensure it has proper pressure.

Rain Bird R-VAN1318 Specifications

General

Model	R-VAN1318
Type	Rotary Nozzle
Spray Pattern	Adjustable
Material	Plastic
Adjustable Arc	Yes
Spray Radius	13-18 ft
Flow Rate	0.4-1.5 gpm
Operating Pressure	20-50 psi
Color	Black
Trajectory	Low
Precipitation Rate	0.4 to 1.2 inches/hour