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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 off.
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 off
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 filter
Remove valve. Clean and reinstall filter 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.
