
5. Positioning the solenoid at a 40-45° angel towards the valve creates a manual lever; helpful
for manual on/off.
6. After installation is completed, turn the water supply on and pressurize the mainline. The
valves will open momentarily and then shut off. Test each valve in manual operation by
turning the solenoid from left to right to open and right to left to close the valve, making
sure that the valve is operating correctly. The valve should open momentarily and then shut
off. If the valve remains open in manual operation, examine the adapter and the sleeve to
see that it is installed correctly and the adapter is firmly secured. Do not over tighten the
LEMA solenoid actuator to the valve and do not cross thread the adapter into the solenoid
cavity.
NOTE: For all brand name valves with internal manual bleed lever, make sure the
lever is in closed position. Do not move the lever after installing the solenoid with the valve adapter.
If the manual lever on the valve is used, it can damage the adapter or the sleeve causing the valve to
stay open.
7. Splice the solenoid actuator hot wires (red) to one of the color-coded field wires. Splice the solenoid actuator
white wire to the incoming white (common) wire. Use 2 conventional dry-splice waterproof connectors. Leave
the wires slightly loose on each side so that repairs, if needed, can be carried out easily. Make sure not to
exceed the maximum run recommendation of the wire distance (see A1 below).
WARNING: The LEMA solenoid actuators must not be tested with any AC valve tester or DC tester
over 9-volts. If you do so, it will cause irreparable damage to the LEMA solenoid actuator and the
controller unit. Testing the solenoids with equipment rated higher then 9-volts will void the warranty.
2.3 Wire Installation and Distance
Run all direct burial wires along their respective trenches from each valve box to the controller location. Use
selection of color-coded direct burial wires to connect to each solenoid red (hot) wire. Use white (common) wire to
connect to the solenoid’s white (common) wire. Make sure to label each color-coded wire inside the irrigation box
with the designated station number.
MAXIMUM WIRE DISTANCE
Wire gauge recommendation LEMA 1500S SOLENOIDS LEMA 1600 HE SOLENOIDS
14 AWG (2.5 mm2) 1500 feet (300 m) 4,500 feet (1365 m)
12 AWG (4 mm2) 2400 feet (700 m) 7,500 feet (2272 m)
2.4 Controller Installation
1. To install the mounting column, set the curved bottom of the mounting column in
a 12” x 18” x 12” (30 x 45 x 30 cm) frame and pour in the three 90 lb (40 kg) sacks
of cement (see Figure A). Make sure the column is vertical and the opening in the
curved bottom is accessible and unclogged. All wires should route to the controller
through the bottom of the mounting column (see A1).
NOTE: Make sure the cement pad is dry before continuing with the
installation
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LEIT X, XR and XRC Controller Specifications
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LIGHT ENERGIZED IRRIGATION CONTROLLER
LEIT CONTROL X, XR AND XRC
160HE-160 1-1/2" and 160HE-200 2" REMOTE CONTROL
VALVE FOR LEIT CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY
RAIN SENSOR ASSEMBLY
COLUMN MOUNTED
160HE-075 3/4" AND 160HE-100 1" REMOTE CONTROL
VALVE FOR LEIT CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY
LEGEND
1DRY SPLICE CONNECTORS
2VALVE BOX WITH COVER 12" SIZE
3FINISH GRADE TOP
4DIG REMOTE CONTROL VALVE WITH FLOW
CONTROL AND LEIT DC SOLENOID
MODEL: 160HE-150 1-1/2"
MODEL: 160HE-200 2"
5PVC SCH 40 MALE ADAPTER
6PVC MAIN LINE
7BRICK SUPPORT AT EACH CORNER
8PEA GRAVEL SUMP MINIMUM 3"
9CONTROL WIRE TO OTHER VALVE
!º SWIVEL FITTING FOR EASY CONNECTION
MODEL: 23-152 1-1/2"
MODEL: 23-202 2"
!¡ PVC SCH 40-45° ELL
LEGEND
1VALVE BOX WITH COVER 18" SIZE
2DRY SPLICE CONNECTORS
3FINISH GRADE TOP
4DIG VALVE MODEL
3/4" 160HE-075
1" 160HE-100
5SWIVEL FITTING DIG MODEL
3/4" 23-004, 1" 23-003
6PVC SCH 40 MALE ADAPTER
7PVC LATERAL LINE
8BRICK SUPPORT AT EACH CORNER
9PEA GRAVEL SUMP – MINIMUM 3"
!º 12 OR 14 GAUGE WIRE
!¡ BACK-UP NPT PVC BALL VALVE
!™ PVC SCH 40 90° ELL
!£ SCH 40 TEE
LEGEND
1"MINI CLIK" RAIN SENSOR
2DIG PLASTIC PIPE CAP
1" PART #23-001 OR 1-1/2" #23-053
WITH HOLE FOR WIRES
3DRILL TWO 3/16" HOLES IN PIPE FOR
SENSOR BRACKET
4(2) #8-32 MACHINE SCREWS WITH
WASHER, LOCK WASHER AND NUT
51" OR 1-1/2" GALVANIZED PIPE
6-10 FEET HIGH
612" X 12" CONCRETE BASE, 8" DEEP
MINIMUM
71" OR 1-1/2" PIPE ELBOW
8FINISH GRADE
96" ROUND VALVE BOX
!º SKIT ADAPTER PART #8821-4
USE WITH EACH SENSOR
!¡ TO CONTROLLER OR VALVE
!™ (4) DRY SPLICE CONNECTORS
!£ NORMALLY CLOSED WIRE FROM SENSOR
!¢ COMMON WIRE FROM SENSOR
!∞1" OR 1-1/2" NIPPLE
!§ GRAVEL
LEGEND
1AMBIENT LIGHT POWERED
IRRIGATION CONTROLLER.
MODEL X: 10-28 STATIONS
MODEL XR (WITH OPTIONAL RADIO):
4-28 STATIONS
MODEL XRC WITH RADIO REMOTE:
4-28 STATIONS
2TERMINAL STRIP
312 OR 14 GAUGE WIRE
4PROGRAMMING KEY
MODEL #LEIT KEY
535" STEEL MOUNTING COLUMN
MODEL #MCOLXS (SHORT) OR
50" STEEL MOUNTING COLUMN
MODEL #MCOLXL (LONG)
6FINISH GRADE
76-1/2" OF BACKFILL SOIL
8POURED CONCRETE BASE –
1-1/2" CU.FT. INSTALL PER
MANUFACTURER'S INSTALL GUIDE
9DIRECT BURIAL CONTROL WIRES TO
CONTROL VALVES
Part 1 Introduction
1.1 LEIT X, XR and XRC controllers are advanced water-management irrigation controllers. The controllers utilize ambient light as the source of energy to
operate up to 28 valves using a low voltage, high efficiency, watertight, 2-way magnetic solenoid actuator that operates at 5-volts. Built to the highest
quality standards (ISO 9002), the LEIT X, XR and XRC controllers have a menu base program with straightforward programming that allows for a wide
range of irrigation programs such as valve grouping, 4 programs with 3 start times, run times up to 6 hours, budget, rain delay, status reports, history
reports, manual runs and more. The controller design uses the most advanced time-tested photovoltaic module, which provides more power to harness
light energy day and night, anytime, anyplace. Used for sprinkler or drip systems, the LEIT X, XR and XRC controllers are commercial quality water
management controllers for any type of environment and for a wide range of uses.
Part 2 Typical Installation
2.1 Drawing File no.: LEIT X.exe
LEGEND
q DRY SPLICE WATERPROOF CONNECTORS
w 18” VALVE BOX WITH COVER
e FINISH GRADE TOP
r DIG REMOTE CONTROL VALVE WITH FLOW
CONTROL AND LEIT DC SOLENOID
MODEL: 160HE-150 1-1/2”
MODEL: 160HE-200 2”
t PVC SCH 40 MALE ADAPTER
y PVC MAIN LINE
u BRICK SUPPORT AT EACH CORNER
i PEA GRAVEL SUMP MINIMUM 3”
o CONTROL WIRE TO OTHER VALVE
1) SWIVEL FITTING FOR EASY CONNECTION
MODEL: 23-152 1-1/2”
MODEL: 23-202 2”
1! PVC SCH 40-45° ELL
160HE-150 1-1/2” and 160HE-200 2” REMOTE CONTROL
VALVE FOR LEIT CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY
A1
Figure A