The FIMCO Hydro-Indexing Valve is the modern, no worry way to insure smooth working, dependable service for all sprinkler systems. The Hydro-Indexing Valve is activated by sufficient water supply being turned on and off. Therefore, no electrical wiring is required to the valve. All that is needed for a totally automatic system is a controller to turn on and off the water supply (pump or solenoid). The Hydro-Indexing Valve operates under most all water conditions. It has been designed with a patented Flow Control Cup, available in three styles, to enable the valve to index properly under normal, low, or high water conditions. FIMCO Hydro-Indexing Valves are preassembled with a sequencing cam, depending on how many zones are on a particular sprinkler system. The cam can be easily removed and replaced by a different cam if sections are added or eliminated. FIMCO Hydro-Indexing Valves come in 7 series.

A new optional feature to the FIMCO Hydro-Indexing Valves is a Zone Indicator. Now you no longer need to guess which zone will come on next. This simple little button on top of the cam has an arrow which points to the activated zone. The zone indicator is great to use when working on sprinkler heads. When the pump is turned off, just simply index the cam to your desired section by pushing down on the zone indicator. When the pump is turned back on the system will automatically start on that section.

Valve Series
1000 Series: 1” valve in 2 through 8 zone models.
2000 Series: 1 1/4" mini valve in 2 through 6 zone models.
3000 Series: 1 1/4" standard valve in 2 through 6 zone models.
4000 Series: 1 1/2" valve in 2 through 6 zone models.
5000 Series: 1 1/4" metal top valve in 2 through 6 zone models.
5000F Series: 1 1/4" fiberfill top valve in 2 through 6 zone models.
6000 Series: 1 1/2" metal top valve in 2 through 6 zone models.
6000F Series: 1 1/2" fiberfill top valve in 2 through 6 zone models.
7000 Series: 1 1/2" all metal valve in 2 through 6 zone models.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Valve must be cammed for proper zones! A 3-zone valve MUST have a 3-zone cam. The active zones are the outlets directly below the numbers on the cam. Inactive zones (outlets that do not have a number) should be capped off. To change the cam, remove the four screws on the cam cover and lift off. Remove cam by slightly lifting and rotating until stem lobe slides through slot in cam. Install new cam with numbers facing up. Slide down through stem and line up with locator pin on valve top. Return cam cover and screws. Important! Cam never goes inside of valve top. It sits on valve top, under cam cover.

Water comes out of more than one zone at a time:
1 ) There may be insufficient water supply to seal the valve. 10 gpm (gallons per minute) are required for indexing, and 10 psi (pressure per square inch) at the valve, is required to seal valve while each zone is running. A low flow stem & disc is available which only needs 6 gpm to operate system. All valves are sent from factory with a standard flow stem & disc assembly. You may purchase a low flow stem & disc assembly from companies on the distributor page. You can also exchange your stem/disc assembly with the factory for a low flow disc assembly. To exchange your standard stem & disc for low flow send back standard stem & disc, plus $6.00 for shipping to:

Fimco Manufacturing Inc.
15795 Corporate Road N.
Jupiter, Fl 33478

Mark on box "Low Flow Exchange" and include your name, address and phone number. All exchanges are sent back UPS, unless to a P.O. Box
2 ) Remove valve top and check that nothing is interfering with movement of stem & disc, thus keeping valve from sealing.
3 ) Make sure active zones have not been capped and water flow is unrestricted.
4 ) Too many sprinkler heads on a zone can cause insufficient pressure for the disc to seal. Reduce number of sprinkler heads per zone to obtain proper sprinkling pressure.
5 ) CITY WATER INSTALLATION: Do not use pipes under 1” or solenoid under 1”. Do not hook into a hose bib at the house. For best water supply, run a separate pipe for irrigation, as close as possible to water meter, or plumb into direct water supply before it goes into house.

Valve fails to index:
1 ) Remove cam cover. Hold cam in place and press down on stem. If there isn’t free movement, remove valve top and take out stem & disc. Check for PVC glue on other debris such as sand or mineral build up. If build up is causing the rubber disc to rub walls of valve bottom, slightly sanding edge of rubber disc may relieve this problem.
2 ) Check fins on stem. There are two fins on stem. One is on top of cam and one below cam. If either is broken off, replace stem & disc assembly.
3 ) If fewer than the maximum number of outlets are being used, check that the proper cam is installed. EX: A 4-outlet valve using 3 zones must have a 3-zone cam. Make sure active zones are open and inactive zones are capped off. Active zones are outlets directly under numbers on the cam.

Valve skips zones:
1 ) The wrong number cam may have been installed or wrong outlets connected. Valve must be cammed for the number of outlets used. EX: a 4-outlet valve using 2 zones must have a 2-zone cam. Active zones are the outlets directly under numbers on the cam. Inactive outlets should be capped off.
2 ) The pump may be losing its prime, causing water flow to surge. This action causes the valve to cycle quickly several times, skipping one or more zones. Check water flow by removing valve top and watching flow of water while the pump is on. It should be a steady flow and shoot out several feet past the valve. Problems could be the check valve letting water go back into the well. Clean check valve or install a new one. It’s best to install check valve near the suction line of the pump.
3 ) Seal any pump suction leaks. Replace or install suction line.
4 ) If pumping out of lakes or canals, check screen for debris.
5 ) Sprinkler zone may be higher than valve (causing back flow.) Put check valve at lowest point of incline nearest to valve or raise valve higher than sprinkler lines.