Appendix 1 - Rotor Troubleshooting Guide; De Aspersores - Rain Bird 552 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).
Possible Cause
High pressure
Improper installation
Freeze damage
Equipment 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
Control device not working
No power to control device
Selector/PRS set to OFF
Jammed solenoid plunger
Cracked selector housing
Selector/PRS set to ON
Diaphragm failure
Valve housing cracked
Jammed solenoid plunger
Plugged valve filter
Debris under plunger and selector housing
"volcano"
Valve seal torn/TSRS missing
Failure to winterize
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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.
Equipment damaged the case externally causing a
failure mode. Replace case if non-functioning.
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 wiring controller
/ decoder.Check if PRS tubes are clogged or not.
Check if the water is turned off.
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.
Replace valve seal or TSRS.
Make sure to winterize the system properly. Repair
and replace damaged parts as needed.
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