Toro 53799 Installation Manual

Manual Operation (Figure 4)• Bleed Screw (external bleed): To open the valve, turnthe Bleed Screw counterclockwise one full turn oruntil water begins discharging from the port.Note: Removing the bleed screw is not required butcan be removed to help flush debris from the upperdiaphragm area.To close the valve, turn the bleed screw clockwiseuntil it stops. Do not over-tighten!• Bleed Handle (internal bleed): To open the valve, move the Bleed Handle counterclockwise to thestop. To close the valve, move the handle clockwise until resistance is felt. Do not over-tighten!• Flow Control Adjustment: With the valve operating, use a small screwdriver to turn the flowcontrol screw clockwise to decrease flow or counterclockwise to increase flow.Note: The flow control screw requires approximately seven turns to adjust from maximum tominimum flow.Caution: Do not use the flow control to shut off the valve. Do not force the flow controlscrew past the end of normal adjustment travel. Damage can occur.The Toro Promise — Limited One-Year WarrantyThe Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement betweenthem, jointly warrants, to the owner, each new piece of equipment against defects in material andworkmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase.Neither Toro nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for failure of products not manufactured bythem even though such products may be sold or used in conjunction with Toro products.During such warranty period, we will repair or replace, at our option, any part found to bedefective.Return the defective part to the place of purchase.Our liability is limited solely to the replacement or repair of defective parts. There are no otherexpress warranties.This warranty does not apply where equipment is used, or installation is performed, in any mannercontrary to Toro’s specifications and instructions, nor where equipment is altered or modified.Neither Toro nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental or consequentialdamages in connection with the use of equipment, including but not limited to: vegetation loss,the cost of substitute equipment or services required during periods of malfunction or resultingnon-use, property damage or personal injury resulting from installer’s negligence.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so theabove limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.All implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for use, are limited tothe duration of this express warranty.Some states do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitationmay not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rightswhich vary from state to state.- Installation Guide -The Toro 1" in-line electric valve is designed for use in an automaticsprinkler system controlled by a 24 V a.c. sprinkler system timer.The valve features manual flow control adjustable down to zero flowand manual bleed control which enables the valve to be operatedwithout the use of the timer. The 53799 valve is designed forpoly pipe connections. This valve is generally installed belowgrade, grouped with other valves in a manifold arrangement andhoused in a protectivevalve box.Important: This valve does not provide backflowprotection. A backflow prevention device installedbetween the 1" in-line valve(s) and the water source pointof connection is required in most areas to prevent back-siphoning of contaminants through thesprinkler system into the potable water supply. The Toro 1" Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB), modelnumber 53300, is specifically designed for this purpose. Before connecting your irrigation system tothe potable water supply, consult with your local water utility department for information regardingbackflow prevention requirements. Where local water pressure exceeds 70 psi, a pressure regulatorshould be used. (See Uniform Plumbing Code, Sec. 1007 [b].) It is advisable to use a regulator withany automatic valve to assure long life as well as uniform and controllable operation.Valve Specifications:Operating Pressure: 20–150 PSI (70 PSI maximum recommended)Flow Range: 0.25–30 GPMSolenoid:24 V a.c., 60 Hz (nominal)19 V a.c., 60 Hz (minimum)Inrush: 0.40 amps, 9.6 VA @ 24 V a.c., 60 HzHolding: 0.20 amps, 4.8 VA @ 24 V a.c., 60 HzFriction Loss:GPM Flow 0.25 5 10 15 20 30PSI Loss 2.0 3.5 4.0 3.0 3.3 6.2Installation ProcedureNote: To ensure ease of installation and optimum valve performance, please read through thefollowing instructions completely before starting the installation procedure.Step 1-Route 1" schedule 40 PVC pipe from the backflow preventer or systemshut-off device to the valve location. Flush the supply line thoroughly!Caution: Dirt, rocks and debris entering the valve can damage the valve and/or cause thevalve to malfunction.Step 2-The instructions and illustrations on the next page provide the most commonly recommendedmethods of installing in-line valves in a manifold arrangement.Figure 4BleedScrewBleedHandleFlow ControlScrew© 2008 The Toro Company • Irrigation Division • Assembled in Mexico Form No. 373-0377 Rev. C1" In-line Valve Model 5379953799

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