During install, set sprinkler heads stage with the soil surface, align arcs clear of hardscape

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During installing, set sprinkler heads stage with the soil floor, align arcs away from hardscape, and flush strains ahead of attaching nozzles to restrict trapped debris decreasing efficiency.