D40932 Root Watering System
Product Information
The Rain Bird Root Watering System (RWS) is a specialized
irrigation system designed to deliver water, air, and nutrients
effectively to the root system of trees and shrubs. It consists of
a perforated polyethylene cylinder with 14,000 openings. The RWS is
available in three sizes: 36, 18, and 10. It can be easily
connected to irrigation lateral lines or installed in drip
zones.
Benefits of the Rain Bird RWS include:
- Easy installation in just three simple steps
- Provides essential water, air, and nutrients directly to the
root system - Compatible with various soil types
- Helps promote healthy growth and development of trees and
shrubs
Product Usage Instructions
- Dig a hole and insert the tree or shrub before installing the
RWS to avoid damaging the units. - Ensure that the top of the RWS is even with the ground
surface. - Keep the RWS on its own irrigation zone.
RWS Installation Steps:
Step 1: Select the correct RWS product
Choose a bubbler flow rate appropriate for your soil type.
Step 2: Determine the number of units per tree/shrub
The size of the root ball will determine the correct quantity of
RWS units. Refer to the following guidelines:
| Root Ball Diameter | RWS Size | Number of RWS Units |
|---|---|---|
| Greater than 36 inches | 36 | 3 or more RWS units per tree |
| Less than 12 inches | 18 | 2 RWS-M units per tree/shrub |
| Less than 12 inches | 10 | 2 RWS-S units per shrub |
Note: If the root balls are less than 12 inches apart, use 1
RWS-S unit between each root ball. For isolated shrubs, use 2 RWS-S
units equally spaced around the root ball.
Step 3: Space the RWS units relative to the root ball
The positioning of the RWS units should be determined based on
the size of the root ball:
- LARGE TO MEDIUM TREES: Equally space the RWS units around the
root ball with no more than 30 inches between each unit. - SMALL TREES & LARGE SHRUBS: Equally space the RWS units
around the root ball. - SHRUBS & SMALL TREES (Dense Plantings): Use 1 RWS-S unit
between each plant.
For more information, visit the Rain Bird website at www.rainbird.com/rws.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, contact
Rain Bird Technical Services at (800) RAINBIRD (1-800-724-6247) in
the U.S. and Canada.
Product details: D40932
Rain Bird Corporation
6991 E. Southpoint Road
Tucson, AZ 85756
Phone: (520) 741-6100
Fax: (520) 741-6522
Installation Instructions
How to select and install a Root Watering System
The Rain Bird Root Watering System (RWS) consists of a perforated polyethylene cylinder with 14,000 openings to effectively deliver water, air and nutrients to the root system of trees and shrubs. It easily connects to irrigation lateral lines or can be installed in drip zones. It is available in 3 sizes: 36″, 18″ and 10″.
Benefits include:
· Optimal growth rates Deeper root growth and root mass means a healthier, faster growing tree
· Investment protection Healthier roots help trees survive transplanting and provide stability in high winds
· Watering efficiency Subsurface irrigation minimizes run-off and evaporation · Landscape aesthetics Installs at grade and helps minimize damage to hardscapes
Easy to install in just 3 simple steps:
1 Choose correct RWS units 2 Determine number of units per tree/shrub 3 Space appropriately
SEE PAGE 2 FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
Dig hole and insert tree/shrub before installing RWS to avoid damage to units.
Keep RWS top even with ground surface.
Keep RWS on its own irrigation zone.
Installation Instructions
RWS Installation Steps
The size of the root ball will drive the correct type, quantity and positioning of the RWS units.
LARGE TO MEDIUM TREES SMALL TREES & LARGE SHRUBS SHRUBS & SMALL TREES
Step 1:
Select the correct RWS product. Choose a bubbler flow rate appropriate for your soil type.
Step 2:
Determine number of units per tree/shrub.
Step 3:
Space relative to root ball.
Root Ball Dia. > 36″
36″
RWS
3 or more RWS
Per Tree
Root Ball Dia. 12″ 36″
Root Ball Dia. < 12″
18″
10″
RWS-M
RWS-S
2 RWS-M
Per Tree/Shrub
2 RWS-S
Per Shrub NOTE: If less than 12″ apart, use 1 RWS-S between each root ball.
Isolated Shrub: 2 RWS-S equally spaced around root ball.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.rainbird.com/rws
Rain Bird Corporation 6991 E. Southpoint Road Tucson, AZ 85756 Phone: (520) 741-6100 Fax: (520) 741-6522
Equally spaced around root ball with no more than 30″ between each RWS unit.
Equally spaced around root ball.
Dense Plantings: 1 RWS-S between each plant.
Rain Bird Technical Services (800) RAINBIRD (1-800-724-6247) (U.S. and Canada)
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