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The Mini 8, Gear Driven Sprinkler is a device designed for both residential and light commercial irrigation needs. It is available in three sizes: 4-inch, 6-inch, and 12-inch pop-up models, offering flexibility for various landscape requirements.
The primary function of the Mini 8 rotor is to distribute water over a specified area. It comes with a pre-installed 1.5 GPM nozzle, and a nozzle tree containing four additional nozzles is provided with each rotor. These nozzles allow users to customize flow rates, enabling them to balance sprinklers and achieve consistent precipitation rates across the irrigated area. The rotor's arc is pre-set at 90° from the factory, but it can be adjusted to suit specific landscape needs.
The Mini 8 rotor is designed for ease of use and adjustment. Two Mini 8 rotor keys are included with every product, serving multiple purposes: pulling up the riser, removing nozzles, reducing the radius, and adjusting the arc.
To access the nozzle orifice, the riser must be pulled up. This is done by inserting the winged portion of the key into the pull-up hole, turning it 90°, and pulling up. Once the riser is in the pulled-up position, the radius adjustment screw can be turned counterclockwise until it clears the top of the nozzle. To extract a nozzle, the pointed end of the key is inserted into the nozzle's right side slot, facing upwards, and used to pull the nozzle out. For installation, a new nozzle is pressed into the nozzle socket, and the radius adjustment screw is turned clockwise to secure the nozzle in place. It's important to ensure the screw is positioned to hold the nozzle even if radius reduction is not required.
The Mini 8 rotor has a fixed LEFT stop. To locate this stop, the nozzle turret is rotated clockwise until it stops, then rotated all the way back to the left. To increase the arc, the key is inserted into the arc adjuster. While holding the turret in place, the tool is turned clockwise until the arc indicator arrow points to the desired arc angle. For example, if the arc is set to 270°, the sprinkler will water from the left stop and rotate clockwise until it reaches the adjusted right stop (270°), then return to the left stop and repeat the cycle. To decrease the arc, the key is inserted into the arc adjuster. While holding the turret in place, the tool is turned counter-clockwise until the arrow points to the desired arc. Arc adjustments can also be made while the rotor is running by gently turning the turret in the direction it is spraying. Once the left stop is located, the user can follow the same increase or decrease arc adjustment procedures. To align the left stop with specific landscape features, the housing canister can be turned to point the left stop towards the desired direction. Alternatively, the riser can be pulled up with the key, and the LOWER portion of the riser can be rotated until the left stop is in the desired position. It is crucial NOT to rotate the TOP portion of the riser during this process.
The radius adjustment screw can be used to reduce the radius throw by up to 25%. It's important to note that this adjustment does not reduce the flow of the nozzle.
The Mini 8 rotor should be installed with its cap at the finished grade. It is not designed for below-grade installation.
The screen, which is crucial for preventing debris from entering the sprinkler mechanism, is accessible through the bottom of the riser. To access it, the cap of the Mini 8 must be removed, and the riser assembly lifted out of the housing canister. If the screen is plugged with debris, it can be removed, cleaned, and re-inserted into the riser. This ensures optimal performance and longevity of the sprinkler.
General| Spray Pattern | Adjustable |
|---|---|
| Model | Mini 8 Series |
| Compatibility | Toro irrigation systems |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Type | Sprinkler |
