Toro DRIP ZONE VALVE KIT 53749 User Manual
Toro Acoustics
Installation Procedure
CAUTION: When assembling the Drip Zone Valve
Kit components, use just 1
1
⁄
2
to 2 turns of Teflon
tape on male threads. Never use pipe dope.
To achieve a leak-free thread connection, turn the
male fitting until it is finger tight, then add one or
two more turns. Over-tightening can cause splitting
and failure of the female threads.
Important: Ensure the Y-Filter, Jar Top Valve and
Pressure Regulator are installed in the correct flow
orientation. Flow direction arrows are provided on each
component. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2.
1. Using the Close Nipple, install the Ball Valve to the Jar
Top Valve inlet.
2. Remove the Bonnet Ring from the Y-Filter by turning
it counterclockwise. Remove the Bonnet and Filter
Screen. See Figure 1.
3. Install the Y-Filter inlet to the Jar Top Valve outlet.
4. Install the Pressure Regulator inlet to the Y-Filter outlet.
5. Reassemble the Y-Filter components.
Note: Hand tighten the Bonnet Ring only – do not
over-tighten.
Important: Refer to the provided Toro Jar Top Valve,
Anti-Siphon (AVB) installation instructions for additional
important installation and operating information.
6. To determine the recommended minimum/maximum
number of drip emitters per Jar Top valve, refer to the
table below.
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Kit Components
• 3/4" (FPT X FPT) Ball Valve
• 3/4" (MPT X MPT) F Series Y-Filter, 150 Mesh
• 3/4" (FPT X FPT) Toro Jar Top Valve, Anti-Siphon (AVB)
• 3/4" NPT Close Nipple
• 3/4" (FPT X FPT) Pressure Regulator, 25 PSI at 0.25–8 GPM
Drip Zone Valve Kit
Model 53749
Installation Instructions
Specifications
• Inlet/Outlet Pipe Connection: 3/4" Female NPT
• Maximum Supply Pressure: 150 PSI
• Downstream Pressure Regulation: 25 PSI
• Flow Rate @ 25 PSI: 0.25–8 GPM
• Filtration: 150 Count Stainless Mesh Screen
• Irrigation Control Valve:
• Automatic, Anti-Siphon, Toro Jar Top Model
• Manual Bleed and Flow Control
• 24 V a.c., 60 Hz Solenoid
Bonnet Ring
Bonnet
Filter Screen
Jar Top Valve
Y-Filter
Ball Valve
From Water
Supply
To Emitters
Pressure
Regulator
Close Nipple
Body
Note: Valve must be
installed at least 6"
above the highest
emitter it controls.
Figure 2
Figure 1
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