Rain Bird PAR+ES Installation Manual - Introduction
This manual shows how to install your new PAR+ES
irrigation controller Refer to the controller’s
Operation Manual for instructions on programming
and operating your controller
System Configuration
PAR+ES controllers may be installed in three different
configurations:
Stand-Alone Models
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- Controller operates
independently and is not connected to a central
control system
Two-Wire Models
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- Controller is hard-wired
to a central control system through a 2-wire
connection
Wireless (LINK) Models
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- Controller is
connected to a central control system via a
wireless radio/modem unit
Every Model is available with Output Station Modules
(Standard Controllers) or with Decoder Interconnect
Board (Decoder Controllers) Standard controllers
output directly to the solenoid or remote control
valves Decoder controllers output to decoders which
in turn activate solenoids or remote control valves
Parts List and Tools Required
Before beginning installation, make sure you have the
following parts and required tools and materials:
Parts
PAR+ES controller Installation Manual
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PAR+ES controller
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Plastic controller mounting template
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Four L-bolts
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Eight stainless steel nuts
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Four large washers
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Four small split-ring washers
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Tools and Materials
Hammer, nails, framing lumber, concrete, trowel,
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etc (for concrete pad)
1”, 1 ½” and 4” non-metallic conduit, sweep ells,
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and appropriate fittings for routing power wires,
communication wires, valve wires and ground
wires
Conduit cutting tool
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Adjustable wrench or pliers
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Phillips screwdriver
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Small flat blade screwdriver
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Level
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Tape measure
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Electrical wire
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Wire cutters/strippers
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Wire nuts (or other code-approved wire
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connectors)
Intermatic AG-2401 Surge Arrestor; one for each
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controller being installed (recommended) if
single, or one per cluster
Metal junction box (4” x 4” x 1½”); one for each
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controller being installed (except last controller
in a cluster)
Grounding grid installation materials (recom-
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mended; see Appendix 1)
Installation Checklist
To install your PAR+ES controller, we recommend that
you complete the following steps in order:
Choose location and prepare to
to concrete pad Page 2
Mount controller pedestal on
concrete pad Page 3
Install junction box Page 4
Install surge arrestor Page 4
Connect AC power supply Page 5
Connect power wiring Page 5
Connect decoders (only required
on Decoder Controllers) Page 12
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