Appendix 1 - Rotor Troubleshooting Guide - Rain Bird 700 Serie Manual De Operaciones

Appendix 1 — Rotor Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
1. Cracked rotor case
2. Failure to pop up
and/or seal properly
3. Failure to turn on
4. Failure to turn off
5. Freeze damage
(Hydraulic rotor will
not open. Water
continually drains at
controller while
attempting to open
valve).
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Possible Cause
High pressure
Improper installation
Freeze damage
Sand or rock particles may have
wedged between the bearing
guide and the riser
Low pressure
Jammed or clogged selector
assembly
Tube crimped or pinched, or
blockage in tubes
Solenoid coil not working
No power to solenoid
Selector/PRS set to OFF
Jammed solenoid plunger
Cracked selector housing
Selector/PRS set to MANUAL
Diaphragm failure
Valve housing cracked
Jammed solenoid plunger
Plugged valve filter
Debris under plunger and
selector housing "volcano"
Failure to winterize
Correction
Minimize water/air hammer. Check the system's pressure
regulating valve. Replace case if needed.
Check installation for over tightening. Check case for chemical
damage. Replace case if needed.
Make sure to winterize system properly. Blow out water line if
susceptible to freezing temperatures. Replace case if needed.
Pull the internal assembly and clean. Brush any rocks or debris
away from the head of the rotor.
See solutions for Problem #6 "Low Pressure."
Clear or clean poppet, or replace selector assembly.
Make sure tubes are not bent or pinched. Check tubes for
blockage. Clear tubes, if needed.
Check solenoid for proper operation. Replace if needed.
Check for power to solenoid.
Check selector and PRS. Set to AUTO or ON, as desired.
Clean out debris around plunger. Replace plunger assembly, if
needed.
Check and replace housing.
Turn stem to AUTO or OFF, as desired.
Replace valve assembly.
Replace valve.
Clean out debris around plunger. Replace plunger assembly, if
needed.
Remove valve. Clean and reinstall filter screen.
Clean out area around selector volcano and plunger.
Make sure to winterize the system properly. Repair and replace
damaged parts as needed.
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