- 1). Locate the main water line that feeds the manifold.
- 2). Turn the ball valve on the sprinkler supply line a half turn, or until the valve shuts off.
- 3). Locate the vacuum breaker and turn both ball valves on the breaker to a 45-degree angle.
- 4). Unscrew the small brass valve plug at the base of the vacuum breaker with an adjustable wrench. Water should drain from the breaker.
- 5). Locate the sprinkler manifold plug on the base or end of the manifold assembly.
- 6). Remove the plug with adjustable wrench. Water should drain from the manifold.
- 7). Store the plugs from the vacuum breaker and manifold in a safe place until the system is turned back on.
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