User Guide

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Problem
Watering at wrong
times.
Blank display
Program won’t display.
Incorrect display (after a
power outage or being
unplugged.
Watering on wrong day.
Current time is wrong
and flashing.
Display is flashing.“FUS”
and station number are
shown.
Valve will not turn off
(with Function switch in
the OFF position).
Correction
Reset to current time
(correct AM or PM).
Check circuit breaker
panel, wiring connec-
tions, transformer and
2A fuse.
Place Function switch
in the Run position.
Check or change
program with Function
switch in Set Programs.
Remove AC power and
battery for one minute.
Install/replace battery
and restore power.
Reset Program watering
day schedule (p.22).
Install/replace battery
and reset time.
Check wiring and
splices for short circuit.
Replace defective
solenoid.
Carefully turn solenoid
or manual bleed screw
if present, clockwise to
close and shut off
valve. Repair/replace
valve as necessary.
Possible Cause
Current Time of day
incorrectly set.
No power.
Wrong Function switch
setting.
Controller is currently in
a watering cycle.
Battery is weak, dead or
not installed.
Watering day schedule
not set correctly.
Power outage occurred
without battery backup.
Excessive current load
due to shorted wire or
defective solenoid.
Valve malfunction or
manual On (bleed)
mechanism open.
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