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Attach the back flow prevention valve to your outdoor faucet (if one is not already
attached). If your household water pressure exceeds 50 psi, use a pressure
regulator.
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A. Attach the hose fitting by threading it onto the bottom of the
back flow prevention valve. Tighten firmly. Attach the 1/2" poly tubing to the hose fitting.
B. Push the locking collar up on the hose fitting. Then push the 1/2"
poly tubing onto the hose fitting as far as it will go. While holding
the tubing, thread the locking collar of the hose fitting counterclockwise
down over the tubing and tighten firmly.
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Lay the 1/2" poly tubing along the desired path through your garden or landscape. If
you plan to run tubing in opposite directions, attach the tee fitting
and follow "Part B" above for installation.
Use scissors or a cutting tool to cut tubing.
Turn on the faucet until water flows gently out of the end of the 1/2" poly tubing
to flush out any debris in the line. Do this BEFORE and DURING the installation
of the stake assemblies.
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Decide where to place the misting stake assembly. Then punch a hole in the side
of the 1/2" poly tubing using the punch tool. Use goof plugs
to plug any holes you may have punched incorrectly.
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To install the misting stake assembly, snap in the barbed adapter into the
punched hole of the 1/2" poly tubing. Next, push the stake into the ground.
Use a hammer if the ground is hard.
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Once all
stake assemblies are installed, slide the end fitting about 6"
onto the end of the 1/2" poly tubing. Fold the tubing over once and slide
it back through the open hole of the fitting to crimp the end. To winterize,
uncrimp the end fitting and allow water to drain out of the tubing.
Check the misting system. Check each mister
to confirm correct spray direction. Direction is easily adjusted by turning
the mister left or right. Also check fittings for leaks, and if a leak
is found, repeat the steps for installing that fitting.
Turn off the water, then you may leave above ground or simply cover the 1/2" poly
tubing with dirt or mulch, if desired. The system may also rest above
the ground, using the support stakes to hold the tubing down.
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The coupling makes it easy to add another kit or more 1/2" poly tubing. You may also
use the coupling to repair tubing if it is punctured or cut.
Read more on how to choose a drip irrigation system.
Installation instructions provided by Mister Landscaper, Inc. All rights reserved.
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