Name: RainBird 5000 Gear Drive Sprinkler
SKU: 708
Availability: InStock

Description

Offering unmatched performance from 25′ to 50′, Rain Bird 5000 series rotors are ideal for residential, light commercial and commercial applications. By combining the industry’s only Triple-Blade Wiper Seal with unrivaled Rain Curtain™ nozzles, 5000 series rotors give you even coverage and enduring reliability that the best contractors demand.

Exclusive Triple Blade Wiper Seal

Providing seven times the leak protection of single-blade wiper seals, the Triple-Blade Wiper Seal makes 5000 rotors the most leak-resistant rotors on the market. Designed to keep water in and debris out, the Triple-Blade Wiper Seal saves you time and money—and it saves your reputation, too.

Industry-Leading Rain Curtain Nozzles

Engineered to provide a uniform spray pattern that competitors can’t match, Rain Curtain nozzles deliver large water droplets for superior wind resistance and gentle close-in watering that eliminates brown spots around the head.

Options for Every Application

With three models available (Plus, PRS and SAM), 5000 series rotors give you options that meet the expectations of your business or the demands of any jobsite. (For more details, see models below.)

Backed by a 5-Year Trade Warranty

Built to the highest quality standards, every 5000 series rotor is backed by the confidence of a 5-year trade warranty.

Features

Rain Curtain Nozzle Technology

Rain Curtain Nozzles standard on all 5000 Series Rotors
- Large water droplets for greater wind resistance
- Effective close-in watering
- Even distribution over the entire radius
Tree of nozzles including four low angle (angle of trajectory 10°) and eight standard angle Rain Curtain Nozzles (angle of trajectory 25°) provides 25′ to 50′ (7.6m to 15.2m) distance of throw
Self-aligning nozzles

Installation and Maintenance

Slip clutch mechanism for quick adjustment on installation
Faster maintenance with a new self-cleaning arc adjustment screw
The 5000 Plus features a flow shut-off device to stop the flow of water to a particular head while the system is still in operation
Top-adjust arc adjustment requiring only a flathead screwdriver
Radius adjustment screw allows up to 25% radius reduction without changing nozzles

Design Solutions

5000 Series available in Shrub, 4”, 6” and 12” models with optional stainless steel stems
Award-winning MPR nozzle set simplifies design and installation by providing matched precipitation from 25′ to 35′ (7.6 to 10.7m)
Standard rubber cover for extra protection. 5000 Plus Series features a green cover while the 5000 Series features a black cover
40-360° arc rotation and reversing full-circle rotation in one. (A non-reversing full-circle only unit is also available)
True 4″ (10 cm), 6″ (15.2 cm) and 12″ (30.5 cm) pop-up (measured from the cover to the nozzle)

Durability

Heavy-duty cover assembly for extra durability in residential or commercial applications
Heavy-duty retract spring assures positive pop-down
Pressure-activated triple-blade multi-function wiper seal protects internals from debris and assures positive pop-up and retraction
Additional O-rings and seals for extra protection in “gritty” water
Five-year trade warranty.

Options

Stainless steel riser helps deter vandalism on public turf areas (4″ and 6″ models only)
Pre-installed Rain Curtain Nozzle on most popular 5000 and nozzle combinations
Seal-A-Matic (SAM) check valve holds up to 7 feet (2.1m) of elevation change to prevent puddling and erosion caused by low head drainage
Purple cover for easy identification of non-potable systems

Specifications

Operating Range

Precipitation rate: 0.20 to 1.5 in/hr (5 to 37 mm/hr)
Radius: 25 to 50 feet (7,6 to 15,2 m)
Radius may be reduced up to 25% with radius reduction screw
Pressure: 25-65 psi (1,7 to 4,5 bar)
Flow Rate: 0.73 to 9.63 gpm (4,2 to 36,6 l/m)

Specifications

3/4″ NPT female bottom threaded inlet
Reversing full and part circle adjustment 40° – 360°
Full circle only adjustment 360°

Dimensions

Pop-up height: Shrub; 4″ (10,2 cm); 6″ (15,2 cm); 12″ (30,5 cm)
Overall body height: Shrub: 7 3/4″ (19,7cm) 4″: 7 3/8″ (18, 5 cm); 6″: 9 5/8″ (24,5 cm); 12″: 16 7/8″ (42,9 cm)
Exposed surface diameter: 1 5/8″ (4,1 cm)

Note: Pop-up height measured from the cover to the nozzle. Overall body height is measured popped down

Optional PRS Feature

In-stem pressure regulator (PRS) reduces operating pressure to 45 psi (3,1 bar) for optimal nozzle performance
PRS saves water by:
- Eliminating head-to-head pressure variations
- Eliminating misting due to high pressure
- Improving nozzle distribution uniformity by operating the nozzle at optimum pressure
Maintenance-free design can be easily retrofitted into existing 5000/5000+, T-Bird™ and Hunter® PGP™ (using UPG model) rotor cases without digging up the entire body
Pressure: 25-65 psi (1,7 to 4,5 bar)