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IrriGreen, Inc.
GeniusTM Irrigation System
Training Manual
IrriGreen® manufactures and sells landscape irrigation systems that
save water and simplify installation. We use digital technology to water
the exact landscape shape cutting installation time in half and reducing
wasted water by 50%. IrriGreen contractors generate more profit per
installation and greater ownership value to end users.
IrriGreen, Inc.
5250 W. 73rd St., Suite I, Edina, MN 55439
Phone: 612‐238‐7575
www.irrigreen.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Comparison of the Genius Irrigation System to Conventional Systems
Key Features and Benefits of the Genius Irrigation System
Selling the Genius Irrigation System
Designing & Estimating the Genius Irrigation System
Installing the Genius Irrigation System
Programming the Genius Irrigation System
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Replacing the Genius Nozzle and Filter System
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Warranty
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Per FCC 15.19 (a) (3) and (a) (4): This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Per FCC 15.21: The user and installer of the IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System shall not make
any modifications to the system not expressly approved by IrriGreen. Unauthorized
modifications will void the warranty and void the user's authority to operate the equipment per
FCC rules.
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IrriGreen® Genius™ Irrigation System Training Manual
Introduction
The Genius irrigation system combines digital technology with a patent pending nozzle design to produce an irrigation
system capable of distributing water in patterns that fit the shape of the landscape. The Genius irrigation system does
this while both reducing the water required to irrigate the landscape and saving significant installation time and
materials.
The Genius irrigation system is designed to significantly reduce the labor required to install in‐ground irrigation systems
while at the same time reducing water required to sufficiently water the lawn. The center of the system is the Genius
sprinkler that can be programed to water a wide variety of shapes and sizes. This sprinkler reduces the need for
distribution pipe by up to 85%, significantly cuts the number of sprinkler heads required and reduces the amount of
water typically wasted to irrigate the lawn by up to 50%. While the cost of the water is born by the property owner, it is
still a barrier that can be turned into an opportunity when selling the benefits of Genius irrigation systems to consumers.
Reducing installation labor for contractors and reducing end user water bills are compelling reasons for irrigation
contractors to sell the Genius irrigation system. You will be able to address business in more price sensitive areas by
offering services at a reduced price while maintaining profitability on every installation. Your customers will be happier
with green, hassle free lawns and lower water bills than those customers with conventional irrigation systems.
This training manual is a component of a training program developed to train experienced irrigation contractors on the
techniques unique to installing the Genius irrigation system. This program is intended for licensed (if required by local
and/or state code), experienced irrigation contractors for residential and commercial in‐ground irrigation systems. It is
not intended as a complete or comprehensive training program for installing in‐ground irrigation systems.
THIS TRAINING PROGRAM IS INTENDED FOR IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS THAT ARE ALREADY LICENSED AND/OR
EXPERIENCED IRRIGATION PROFESSIONALS. (NOTE: PROFESSIONAL IRRIGATION TRAINING RECOMMENDED.)
The following points will be covered by this training program and manual:
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Comparison of the Genius irrigation system to conventional sprinkler systems.
Key features and benefits of the Genius irrigation system.
Selling the Genius irrigation system.
Installation techniques unique to the Genius irrigation system.
Programming the Genius sprinklers.
System warranty information.
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Comparison of the Genius Irrigation System to Conventional Systems
1. System similarities, the Genius irrigation system:
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Designed to be permanently installed into the landscapes of residential and commercial properties.
Designed for use with conventional irrigation controllers, rain sensors, etc. – a hybrid system.
Requires the same 24 VAC low voltage power source for Genius Server as conventional controllers.
Uses similar distribution pipe and fittings currently being used to install conventional in‐ground
irrigation systems, but significantly less pipe length and fewer fittings.
Requires the same maintenance for spring start‐up and fall blow‐outs as conventional irrigation systems,
and is compatible with regular sequencing for typical blow‐out procedures.
Irrigates in watering zones – 1 sprinkler for 1 zone.
Works in conjunction with standard industry controllers/schedulers.
Uses the same water source as conventional systems.
2. System differences, the Genius irrigation system:
 Connects off the main line, no need for laterals and valve boxes.
 Uses software in sprinklers, servers and programmers so the water pattern for each individual Genius
sprinkler can be programmed to fit the exact landscape it is watering.
 Eliminates the need for head‐to‐head watering overlap (see graphics below, Conventional vs. IrriGreen).
 Genius Sprinklers digitally control the water distance and rotational speed of the multi‐stream nozzle.
 Uses 12 VDC to power and communicate with each Genius Sprinkler, so distances up to 700 feet away
from the Genius Server.
 Requires the watering pattern for each Genius sprinkler be programmed (using IrriGreen’s Genius
Programmer) to fit the individual landscape shape being watered in each zone.
 Includes an IrriGreen Genius Server which is electrically connected to a 3rd party irrigation clock and to
each sprinkler plus a wireless Genius Programmer for mapping each watering zone.
 The Genius Programmer can be used for mapping each watering zone up to 200 feet away from the
Genius Server.
 We recommend a master shutoff valve be installed between the water source and the Genius sprinklers.
Conventional System
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IrriGreen Nozzle
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Key Features and Benefits of the Genius Irrigation System
Because the Genius sprinklers are individually programmable, each sprinkler can be programmed to water the specific
landscape shape within the watering zone it is located. During the installation process, the water throw distances are
programmed for each individual sprinkler to match the landscape shape it will irrigate. Minimum watering overlap is
recommended between Genius sprinklers, and the need for head‐to‐head sprinkler watering coverage is eliminated.
This elimination of required head‐to‐head coverage can result in saving as much as 50% of the wasted water.
Since each sprinkler has its own self‐contained flow control valve, the need for valve boxes servicing multi‐head zones is
no longer necessary. This in turn reduces the amount of distribution pipe required to install a system, in many cases by
85%, which also reduces the time required to pull or trench the pipe. The result is a significant savings in installation
labor, reducing the time required to install a given system by 50% or more.
Key Feature: Digitally controlled water distribution at individual sprinkler heads
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Reduces the labor required to install the entire system.
Capability to program the watering pattern to fit the shape of the landscape.
Minimizes over watering by eliminating the need for head‐to‐head coverage.
Ensures accuracy of water delivery precipitation rate.
Provides accurate watering times and precipitation rates during installation.
Reduces the amount of distribution pipe required for installation.
Reduces the number of irrigation sprinklers required for installation – 1 sprinkler for 1 zone.
Reduces the water typically wasted due to overlap while irrigating turf areas by up to 50%.
Key Feature: Unique streaming nozzle design (patents pending)
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Irrigates watering zone using streams of water, reducing wind drift and increasing soil moisture.
Increased droplet size from streams rather than spray or mist, which drives water into soil.
Creates a more even distribution uniformity over entire watering zone.
Reduces the potential for dry spots and minimizes over spraying onto hardscape areas.
Uses less water and waters more accurately.
Key Feature: Standard industry design components
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Works with typical irrigation water sources with standard pipe/tube fittings and electrical connectors.
Works in conjunction with standard industry controllers/schedulers.
Compatible with rain and/or moisture sensors and other water saving technologies.
Capable of functioning in a hybrid system with conventional watering zones using spray, rotor or drip.
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Selling the Genius Irrigation System
Your customers will likely be attracted to the Genius irrigation system because of the financial aspect of the water
savings while others may want it because it is “green”.
1. Target Customers
 Residential homeowners
 Commercial property owners
 Real estate management firms, consultants and homeowner associations
 “Green” and Cleantech customers
 Customers concerned about the cost of water
 Early “technology” adopters
2. Why will residential and commercial end users want to buy a Genius irrigation system?
 Cost savings from lower water bills (vs. conventional systems)
 Water savings (being green)
 Less mess and hassle due to torn up landscape
 Reduced installation time
 21st Century technology
3. Environmentally conscious customers and early adopters will also want to buy a Genius irrigation system.
 They want a green lawn
 They want to be “green”
 They want to save money
 They want to be sustainable
 They like to try new things
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Designing & Estimating the Genius Irrigation System
Use the following steps to plan your design:
1. Measure water supply pressure and capacity in GPM at the proposed site.
 Use a water pressure gauge and record the pressure in PSIG at an outdoor spigot.
 Most city water systems supply between 10‐12 GPM at each spigot – please check if uncertain.
 A 1” pipe diameter (or larger) is recommended for distribution of the main water supply line for the Genius
irrigation system. A ¾” main line pipe may provide enough GPM at pressures above 60 PSI, but will
experience more pressure drop and shorter throw distances. A ½” pipe or smaller is not recommended for
main lines. A short run of funny pipe or swing pipe is used from the main line to individual sprinkler heads.
 The chart below can be used to plan the Genius sprinkler head spacing, and illustrates the maximum design
water throw distance from a sprinkler head based on water supply pressure. (NOTE: it is important that
calculations for additional pressure drop due to elevation changes, length of main line and use of anti‐
syphon valves be subtracted from the water supply pressure to each sprinkler head.)
2. Locating the Genius sprinkler heads for each watering zone
The maximum distance that a Genius sprinkler will uniformly throw water depends on water supply pressure
and pressure drop to the sprinkler head. Since Genius sprinklers will often be placed near the center of an area
of landscape, the diagonal distance to the corners will determine the maximum distance. For instance, in a 42 x
42 foot square or a 24 x 55 foot rectangle, the diagonal distance to the corners is 30 feet. The minimum design
distance that a Genius sprinkler will uniformly throw water is 5 feet. See examples of maximum throw distance
(in blue) and minimum throw distance (in red) below.
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3. Consider other site specific issues and regulations
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Local, state and HOA regulations
Rain sensor requirements (Note: may be required in some states)
Soil type may determine how deep to bury the pipe and whether to pull poly pipe or trench in PVC pipe
Presence of landscape obstacles like trees, fences, and elevation changes may inhibit watering patterns
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Installing the Genius Irrigation System
Use the following installation steps:
1. Install plumbing as required by installation and regulations.
2. Install back‐flow preventer (anti‐syphon valve).
3. Install a master shut off valve (necessary for power outages).
4. Mark sprinkler placement per design plan.
5. Install main line pipe along with multi‐wire cable to marked locations.
6. Installing each Genius sprinkler:
 Before connecting sprinklers – flush out the system laying flexible pipe outside each sprinkler hole.
 Connect the sprinkler fitting (¾ inch FPT) to the main water line using funny pipe or swing pipe.
 Install the flexible pipe to the main line and connect the sprinkler with a ¾ inch fitting and Teflon tape.
 Position sprinkler so the top cap is about ½ inch above the ground (dirt portion of the sod layer – see photo).
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Connect the white sprinkler wire to the white common wire in the multi‐wire cable using waterproof
connectors. Continue the white wire connection (common) to all other sprinklers.
Connect the red sprinkler wire to another colored wire in the multi‐wire cable using waterproof connectors.
Record the color wire connected to each sprinkler for each numbered watering zone.
7. Installing the Genius server:
 Feed the multi‐wire cable coming in from the field through the grommet on the bottom left of the server
closest to the terminal strip located on the left. (See photos and notes on following 2 pages.)
 Connect the white wire of the multi‐wire cable to the COMMON terminal (top) of the left terminal strip.
 Connect the remaining colored wires to individual OUT terminals numbered 1 – 8 matching the coloring of
individual sprinklers from each watering zone connected in step 6 above.
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Wiring coming into the IrriGreen Genius server from the field:
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IrriGreen Genius sprinkler
¾” MPT to swing pipe fitting
Connector from main line to funny pipe
Run of funny pipe to 1” main poly
2‐pair conductor wire pigtail (on sprinkler)
Waterproof connectors to hook up sprinkler
Multi‐conductor wire to IrriGreen server
Wiring going out from IrriGreen Genius server to a 3rd party controller/scheduler:
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Left side IrriGreen server – OUT to field 12 VDC
Right side IrriGreen server – IN from clock 24 VAC
Bottom right IrriGreen server – 24 VAC power
Left side 3rd party controller
o Top left – rain (or moisture) sensor leads
o Next lead – remote control lead
o Next 3 leads – 24 VAC power
Right side 3rd party controller
o Bottom lead – common
o Next lead up – ACV shut‐off valve (or pump)
o Next 8 leads – Zones 1 through 8
Wiring additional items to 3rd party controller/scheduler:
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Connect the 24 VAC transformer for power
Run 2‐pair conductor to IrriGreen for 24 VAC power
Connect the rain (or moisture) sensor to the controller
o Install sensor as indicated by manufacturer
o Install wireless receiver inside building
o Connect leads to controller
Connect the remote control to the controller
o Install remote key (plug) outside
o Run wire leads through wall
o Connect leads to controller
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Wiring diagram for IrriGreen Genius Server:
(in this example)
(in this example)
7 leads OUT to field (12 VDC)
Common (white)
→
Zone 1 (black)
→
Zone 2 (blue)
→
Zone 3 (green)
→
Zone 4 (orange)
→
Zone 5 – Zone 8 (open, no wires)
7 Leads IN from clock (24 VAC)
← Common (white)
← Zone 1 (black)
← Zone 2 (blue)
← Zone 3 (green)
← Zone 4 (orange)
← Zone 5 – Zone 8 (no wires)
ACV shut‐off (red wires) →
24 VAC com (yellow wires) →
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24 VAC power (white)
24 VAC power (red)
ACV shut‐off (red wires)
24 VAC com (yellow wires)
*Note: Do not connect 12 VDC to 24 VAC common
Wiring diagram for 3rd party controller/scheduler:
Multi‐leads in to controller
Rain Sensor 1 (blue)
→
Rain Sensor 2 (white) →
Remote control (blue) →
24 VAC power (white) →
24 VAC power (red)
→
24 VAC Com (yellow) →
7 Leads in from Genius server
← Zone 5 – Zone 8 (no wires)
← Zone 4 (orange)
← Zone 3 (green)
← Zone 2 (blue)
← Zone 1 (black)
← ACV shut‐off (red)
← Common (white/yellow)
*NOTE: Run 24 VAC power from 3rd party controller to IrriGreen Server using 2‐conductor irrigation wire.
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8. Before covering the Genius sprinklers, test each sprinkler using the Genius Mobile App:
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[Please refer to Step 2 on page 14 to set the programmer to the address on the server.]
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[Please refer to Step 3 on page 15 – the first 5 bullet points – for best practices to check for good
electrical connections between the sprinkler and server.]
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You should test all sprinklers in this manner to be certain all electrical connections are working.
9. Before burying the Genius sprinklers, test for leaks at all fittings by turning on the water. (NOTE: If you are
using an ACV for emergency shut‐off, then you will need to open this valve for proper water supply.)
10. Connect accessory devices like rain and moisture sensors to unused valve inputs on each server or to a
conventional 3rd party controller.
11. Connect an IrriGreen flow meter to the Genius Controller and wire 24VAC to the controller AC terminals.
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Programming the Genius Irrigation System
1. Overview Mobile App Screens
Screen
Customer
Dashboard
Server
Zones
Schedule
Manual
Settings
Description of Screen Function
Enter and manage multiple physical addresses and Genius Irrigation Systems
Display Genius system status, water use, run time and sprinkler health
Enter Genius Server addresses, select zones and select flow meters
View, program and change individual sprinkler watering zones
View, program and change watering schedule, plus sensor inputs
Turn an individual sprinkler on or off
Change passwords and Wi‐Fi settings
Watering Zone 1 with 6 Mapping Points
P01 1
P06 1
Exit after last point is mapped (P06)
Rotate to next point
P05 1
P04 1
P03 1
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2. Customer Screen
Select a Genius Controller to operate
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Enter the name and address of the installation
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Select the IrriGreen Wi‐Fi Network
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Enter the SSID password “Genius0103” (See yellow arrow)
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3. Dashboard Screen
View the last watering day, number of gallons used and total run time for all servers
View and clear individual sprinkler errors such as valve, rotor and wiring errors
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4. Server Screen
Select a Genius Server to modify
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Select a flow meter based for calibration and monitoring the sprinkler
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Select the active zones on the Server with an “X” (deselect inactive zones with blank)
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Select the Server Address (see yellow arrow)
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5. Schedule Screen
Select a Genius Server to schedule
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Enable or disable the schedule
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Water days of the week by selecting days Sunday – Saturday
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Water odd or even days of the week
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Select an interval to water starting i.e. 2 for 2,4,6 or 3 for 3,6,12
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Select a start time for the schedule
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Display the duration for all zones combined – they will water in sequential order
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Select whether the Server Valve Inputs are Valve Inputs or Sensor Inputs (Rain, Moisture)
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Set the number of revolutions for each zone’s sprinkler
(Note: the time can be used to set the run time when a conventional clock is used.)
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6. Zone Screen
Select a Server and Zone to Program
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SAVE a position (Rotation, Feet) or INSERT a new position
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Use ‐ /+ to change the distance of the streams in feet (hold to accelerate)
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ROTATE the streams clockwise (hold to accelerate)
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Top right drop down box
Recall: read Zone data stored in sprinkler back to Zone data in Server
Erase: erase all of the Zone positions and start over
Calibrate: automatically determines effective pressure and calibrates sprinkler
Exit: end Zone programming
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7. Manual Screen
Select a Server and Zone
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Turn the Zone on (run) or off
8. Setting Screen
Set the system password
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Replacing the Genius Nozzle and Filter System
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Warranty
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