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Quoted from "iamrosen"

I have a Rain Jet classic RJ711 valve system. When the conroller automatically activates the system the sprinklers do not rise and the water flow is confined to the edges of the sprinklers. When either the solenoid or bleed screw is turned counter clockwise as directed I get an excellent spray. What is the problem and how do I fix it?

Quoted from "Glenn Phillips"

Quoted from "iamrosen"

I have a Rain Jet classic RJ711 valve system. When the conroller automatically activates the system the sprinklers do not rise and the water flow is confined to the edges of the sprinklers. When either the solenoid or bleed screw is turned counter clockwise as directed I get an excellent spray. What is the problem and how do I fix it?

I have the same issue.. the issue is resolved by removing the white plastic retaining collar on the solenoid that is in place to retain the plunger and prevent it from falling out during shipping and handling. It needs to be removed before installation of the solenoid onto the valve body. Valve works great w/ the plastic collar removed.

Quoted from "Glenn Phillips"

Quoted from "Glenn Phillips"

Quoted from "iamrosen"

I have a Rain Jet classic RJ711 valve system. When the conroller automatically activates the system the sprinklers do not rise and the water flow is confined to the edges of the sprinklers. When either the solenoid or bleed screw is turned counter clockwise as directed I get an excellent spray. What is the problem and how do I fix it?

I have the same issue.. the issue is resolved by removing the white plastic retaining collar on the solenoid that is in place to retain the plunger and prevent it from falling out during shipping and handling. It needs to be removed before installation of the solenoid onto the valve body. Valve works great w/ the plastic collar removed.

Also, if changing out the diaphram ensure the diaphram is oriented properly rotationally as well as right side up on the valve body. There is a small hole that allows water to pass thru the perimeter of the valve body and only one diaphram hole should line up with the same hole at the perimeter of the valve body.. don't confuse it with the other holes designed for the screws holding the two halves of the valve body.