Rain Bird 3500SPCSAM Shrub Rotor with SAM Check Valve
Brand: Rain Bird | SKU: 3500SPCSAM
Product Overview
Water above the planting with the fixed-riser Rain Bird 3500SPCSAM shrub rotor. This gear-drive model stays above ground rather than retracting into a pop-up case. A 40–360-degree arc and a choice of six Rain Curtain nozzles help match the bed, while the SAM check valve controls low-head drainage across up to 7 feet of elevation change.
Key Features
Fixed above-ground shrub configuration.
Reversing full- and part-circle adjustment from 40 to 360 degrees.
SAM check valve holds back up to 7 feet of elevation change.
1/2-inch female NPT bottom connection.
Six-nozzle Rain Curtain selection and removable filter screen.
Common Uses
Shrub or planting-bed watering from an appropriate fixed riser.
Layouts where the nozzle must stay above foliage and low-head drainage needs control.
Technical Specifications
Model: 3500SPCSAM / 3500-S-PC-SAM.
Mounting: fixed above-ground shrub rotor; does not pop up.
Family watering radius: 15–35 ft, depending on nozzle and pressure.
Operating pressure: 25–55 psi.
Family flow range: 0.54–4.6 GPM, depending on nozzle and pressure.
Nozzle sizes: 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0.
Adjustment: top arc adjustment with a flat-bladed screwdriver; nozzle-retention screw adjusts reach.
Dimensions
Shrub-model overall body height: 7 in (17.8 cm).
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Mount above ground on a matching 1/2-inch male threaded fixed riser, with sufficient height to clear the planting. Check support and the intended watering boundary.
Select the nozzle from the pressure-specific performance chart. Insert it fully and secure it with the nozzle-retention screw according to the 3500 instructions.
Find the fixed left edge before setting the arc. Turn the arc adjustment clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the arc, then check operation.
Adjust reach with the nozzle-retention screw and check overlap. The radius and flow ranges cover the nozzle family; they are not guaranteed at every pressure or adjustment.
The SAM check valve limits low-head drainage within its elevation rating. It is not a pressure regulator or backflow-prevention device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 3500SPCSAM pop up 4 inches?
No. It is the fixed above-ground shrub model. Mount it on an appropriate threaded riser; its manufacturer-listed overall body height is 7 inches.
What inlet does it use?
It has a nominal 1/2-inch female NPT bottom connection for a matching male fixed riser.
What does its SAM valve do?
The Seal-A-Matic check valve holds back up to 7 feet of elevation change to reduce low-head drainage after the zone shuts off.
Is full-circle operation available?
Yes. The rotor adjusts from 40 to 360 degrees and provides reversing full-circle operation.
Why Buy from Big Frog Supply?
Choose 3500SPCSAM when the nozzle must remain above shrubs and the layout needs SAM drainage control for up to 7 feet of elevation change. Its fixed 7-inch body and 1/2-inch female NPT connection identify a different mounting arrangement from a 3504 pop-up. The 40–360-degree arc and six nozzle choices let you select for the bed boundary, operating pressure and available flow.
Model: 3500SPCSAM / 3500-S-PC-SAM.
Mounting: fixed above-ground shrub rotor; does not pop up.
Drive: water-lubricated gear drive.
Arc: 40–360 degrees; reversing full-circle operation.
Connection: nominal 1/2-inch female NPT bottom inlet.
SAM capacity: up to 7 ft of elevation change.
Family watering radius: 15–35 ft, depending on nozzle and pressure.
Operating pressure: 25–55 psi.
Family flow range: 0.54–4.6 GPM, depending on nozzle and pressure.
Nozzle sizes: 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0.
Adjustment: top arc adjustment with a flat-bladed screwdriver; nozzle-retention screw adjusts reach.
