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Thank you for purchasing hunTer’s TTs 
golf & large Turf roTors. 

tts rotors include 

all the features and quality you expect from rotors 
in this category with the added unique benefit of 
total top serviceability. With Hunter’s tts rotors, 
every serviceable component within the rotor can be 
accessed from the top without digging. so as ongoing 
routine maintenance is required, the surrounding turf 
remains playable, productive and pleasing to the eye.

this manual covers all aspects of installation, operation 
and servicing for Hunter’s tts rotors including models 
g835, g870, g875, g880, g990 and g995.

For the latest information, specifications and the 
location of the distributor near you, visit the Hunter 
golf website at www.huntergolf.com. additionally, 
Hunter technical services can be contacted at  
800-733-2823 and choose option #3.

HunTer Golf

IntroductIon

Summary of Contents for G835

Page 1: ...TTS Golf ROTOR OWNERS MANUAL Installation operation servicing techniques for g835 g870 g875 G880 g990 g995 Rotors...

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Page 3: ...tor Adjustments G80 Risers 22 Stator Adjustments G90 G95 Risers 23 Riser Replacement Full Circle Risers 24 Riser Replacement G35 G75 G95 Adjustable Part Circle Risers 24 Upper Snap ring Installation T...

Page 4: ...So as ongoing routine maintenance is required the surrounding turf remains playable productive and pleasing to the eye This manual covers all aspects of installation operation and servicing for Hunte...

Page 5: ...r driven risers G835 G800 body style fitted with a G35 adjustable part circle riser G870 G800 body style fitted with a G70 full circle riser G875 G800 body style fitted with a G75 adjustable part circ...

Page 6: ...in various NPT and BSP sizes Teflon tape or PVC cement must be used between the connecting NPT or BSP threads Following are the minimum recommended swing joint sizes for TTS rotors However follow your...

Page 7: ...of the initial connection point future solenoid repair connections can be made within the flange compartment see Solenoid Servicing later in this manual Caution When connecting solenoid leads outside...

Page 8: ...one of the tools listed above turning the selector approximately turn clockwise from the AUTO position will manually deactivate the rotor In the OFF position fig 2 the rotor will not activate even if...

Page 9: ...n be converted for use in Normally Open Hydraulic systems by removing the end cap on the 1 8 inch tubing To do so slide the inch tube retainer towards the end of the tube fig 5 Then pull to remove the...

Page 10: ...he indicator on the snap ring s rubberized wiper seal fig 7 Use the palm of the other hand to drive the tool downward through the rubberized membrane Tool should penetrate about inch into the snap rin...

Page 11: ...the rubberized logo cap that must be inserted correctly during assembly in order for the arrows on the rubberized logo cap to be positioned over the nozzles below Note which hole the pin fits into on...

Page 12: ...ift the riser from the rotor s body The lift socket for G870 G875 and G880 models is protected by a rubberized membrane on the rubberized logo cap and can be located by finding the raised line depicti...

Page 13: ...all arc adjustments must be made with the turret oriented to the right fixed side of the arc as outlined in the section above To increase the arc of coverage insert the tool into the adjustment socke...

Page 14: ...directly above the nozzle to be replaced Engage the setscrew and turn counter clockwise until the bottom of the setscrew clears the top of the nozzle Note the nozzle s orientation prior to removal to...

Page 15: ...prior to removal to aid in the nozzle installation process Using needle nose pliers grab the right side of the nozzle on its outer ring and pull outward to remove the nozzle In some cases it may be ne...

Page 16: ...firmly until the nozzle stops The G80 s short range and mid range nozzles are performance matched to all G80 long range nozzles As a result replacement of these nozzles is normally required only when...

Page 17: ...the setscrew in front of the nozzle only as far as necessary to prevent nozzle movement Take care not to position the setscrew in front of or against the nozzle s orifice as performance can be negativ...

Page 18: ...Lower the setscrew in front of the nozzle only as far as necessary to prevent nozzle movement Take care not to position the setscrew in front of or against the nozzle s orifice as performance can be...

Page 19: ...set aside While still holding the compressed riser seal assembly and retraction spring with one hand use the other hand to grasp the bottom of the riser assembly Slowly release the compression of the...

Page 20: ...r otherwise damaged the riser can leak water during sprinkler operation The face seal is the second primary component to the G80 s riser seal design The face seal is the white plastic angled ring that...

Page 21: ...Fig 47 Fig 49 Fig 50 Fig 48 Fig 48 Fig 47 Fig 48 Fig 47 18...

Page 22: ...embly is the interface for the face seal If this angled interface surface is cut or otherwise damaged the riser can leak water during sprinkler operation The face seal is the second primary component...

Page 23: ...duced and lead to diminished sprinkler performance To remove the filter screen locate the notched recessed area located on the outside where it meets the bottom of the riser fig 54 55 56 Insert the sn...

Page 24: ...reen as outlined in the section above Stator Adjustments G35 G70 G75 Risers Turn the riser upside down remove the filter screen and view the stator area Notice the black part with the three sections e...

Page 25: ...he nozzle size reference numbers To make an adjustment rotate the adjustable stator plate to the right in a clock wise direction fig 61 Notice the small cutout or window on the adjustable stator plate...

Page 26: ...the plastic next to some of the recessed notches These numbers are the nozzle size reference numbers To make an adjustment first find the raised wall or blade of plastic on the adjustable stator plate...

Page 27: ...nal contamination It is important to follow these installation instructions to maximize the effectiveness of this design First it is important align snap rings so that the open end of the snap ring is...

Page 28: ...he riser assembly up until the nozzles can been seen above the upper snap ring assembly fig 68 Slowly release the riser assembly downward until the riser assembly rests on top of the upper snap ring a...

Page 29: ...mp Tool PN 460302 TTS Valve Flushing Tool PN 609400 Valve Identification It is important to note that there are different types of inlet valves also commonly known as foot valves If the incorrect inle...

Page 30: ...fig 77 To help prevent removal of the inlet valve with the main line or sub main pressurized a safety interlock feature has been added to the white lower snap ring Before the white lower snap ring an...

Page 31: ...r s body The black plastic part of the G800 Valve Tool includes physical features that hold or nest the inlet valve to the tool during inlet valve removal and installation In order to engage the inlet...

Page 32: ...s from the inlet valve Inlet valve removal option 2 Once the white lower snap ring has been removed the inlet valve is released and is ready for removal First notice the raised wall or rib that protru...

Page 33: ...ze yourself with the individual features of the G900 Valve Tool First notice there are hooks at the end of each metal bar fig 91 These hooks are used to grab hook the inlet valve for removal from the...

Page 34: ...ool down with the spring compressed turn the tool s handle clockwise until it stops Next release the spring s compression by lifting the handle slightly on the G900 Valve Tool This action hooks and lo...

Page 35: ...Valve Flushing Tool insert the stainless steel metal pins on the tool into the holes at the bottom of the inlet valve s screen fig 98 While holding the TTS Valve Flushing Tool in the palm of one hand...

Page 36: ...er warranty Inlet valve installation option 1 G800 Series inlet valves are installed in the body using the G800 Valve Tool Prior to using the tool familiarize yourself with the individual features of...

Page 37: ...r hand hold the G800 Valve Tool by the handle The tool needs to be held so that the pointer arrow located at of one of the three screws on top of the tool is also oriented to the 12 00 position Next s...

Page 38: ...body wall fig 108 The tool must engage these rails or the inlet valve s communication port will not align with the communication port in the body cavity below Continue pressing the assembled tool whit...

Page 39: ...s a slot feature on the valve s outside ring fig 109 During installation this slot feature must engage the vertical rail of plastic located on the rotor body s inside wall The vertical rail is located...

Page 40: ...r the ends of the white lower snap ring fig 111 The snap ring must be installed with these two raised protruding areas on the snap ring ends facing upward Next squeeze the two raised areas together wi...

Page 41: ...at the end of each metal bar fig 114 These hooks are used to grab hook the inlet valve during installation The black plastic part of the G900 Valve Tool includes physical features that hold or nest t...

Page 42: ...on tool To do so hold the inlet valve and snap ring in one hand with the top facing toward you Rotate the inlet valve in your hand so that the communication port located on the side of the inlet valve...

Page 43: ...e black plastic part on the tool will engage vertical rails inside the body wall The tool must engage these rails or the inlet valve communication port will not align with the communication port in th...

Page 44: ...ips Screwdriver Flat Blade Screwdriver Hunter Wrench PN 471720 Tubing Clamp Locking Forceps or Tube Retainer to close pilot valve s inlet tubing Side Cutters Dikes or Blade Cutter to cut tubing Access...

Page 45: ...or is tucked into position within the compartment Selector Cap Removal The Selector Cap turns the Solenoid when the user changes the ON AUTO OFF settings Under normal operating conditions the Selector...

Page 46: ...take note of the orientation of the fittings and tubing that are attached to the Pilot Valve This will help with final assembly later To remove the Solenoid and Pilot Valve from the flange compartment...

Page 47: ...or and up into the flange compartment then is directly connected to the bottom fitting on the Pilot Valve fig 132 Caution care needs to be taken and an appropriate tool used so as to not damage the tu...

Page 48: ...servicing the Plunger assembly The Plunger assembly is retained within the Solenoid with a secure snap fit feature To remove the Plunger assembly first notice there is a Black Knurled Ring just below...

Page 49: ...MPORTANT the TTS rotor s top service capabilities required that there is sufficient slack of the Solenoid s wiring leads within the flange compartment To estimate required wiring slack bring Solenoid...

Page 50: ...alve will prevent the rotor s Inlet Valve from opening fully Notice the two tubes attached to the Pilot Valve s fittings fig 136 The lower fitting is the inlet and the upper fitting is the outlet The...

Page 51: ...n the Solenoid and Pilot Valve then press together Prior to turning Solenoid clockwise you must first turn the Solenoid counter clockwise 1 8th of a turn This action ensures that the correct first thr...

Page 52: ...To install the Solenoid and Pilot Valve first position yourself to the side of the rotor such that the rotors flange compartment is at the 6 00 position closest to you Next lower the Solenoid and Pil...

Page 53: ...The flat side of the Solenoid should be facing away from the rotor s riser assembly pointing towards the outside of the flange compartment fig 142 Starting from where the Solenoid s lead wires come o...

Page 54: ...he same application rate also known as the precipitation rate Pressure regulation also prevents too much pressure from reaching the nozzles Rotors that are closer to the pump station or rotors that ar...

Page 55: ...ing adjustments in the field For more precise pressure regulation adjustment in the field use a pitot gauge at the nozzle to the check pressure To raise the pressure setting on the variable setting re...

Page 56: ...ch tube s end with fingers in order to make the opening as round as possible Place the end of the tube to the Pressure Regulator s center connection point then press and wiggle into position Make sure...

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