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ENGLISH Congratulations on selecting your new Orbit® timer! Orbit’s simple programming and setup are combined with the latest timer technology and versatility. Table of Contents Your new timer provides convenience and flexibility, letting you run a fully automatic, a semi-automatic, or a manual watering program for all your watering needs.
Section 1: Get To Know Your Timer A Lock and Latch B Weather Resistant Cover C Dial D Digital Display E Swing Door Panel F Battery Compartment G Transformer H Wiring Terminals B D A E C G F E 4 H
Function ENGLISH Buttons Scroll up or down, left or right and push to make a selection CLEAR To clear a setting PROGRAM To move to different programs: A, B, and C BACK To go back a step RAIN DELAY To pause operation for 24-72 hours due to rain or other factors Dial Position Function AUTO Set program is running MANUAL Month 5 To water stations manually DATE/TIME Set clock time, Year, Month, and Day START TIME Set time to begin watering Year, Month & Day RUN TIME Set watering duration f
Section 2: Installation Required Tools • Small Flathead Screwdriver (included in hardware package) • Wire Strippers Installation Steps 1. Select a Location 2. Mount the Timer 3. Connect Valve Wires to Timer 4. Connect Electrical Power 5. Activate Battery 1. Select a Location 2. Mount the Timer • Install a No. 8 screw (included) into wall. Leave the screw head protruding 1/8” (3mm) from wall. Use expanding anchors (included) in plaster or masonry, if necessary, for a secure hold.
Common Wire To Timer Only connect one valve to each terminal (station). ENGLISH Wire Nut Solenoid Valve Station 1 Strip wire Push in Important: All wires should be joined together using wire nuts, solder, and/or vinyl tape. In wet environments like a valve box it is recommended to use Orbit Grease Caps to prevent corrosion of the connection and for protection from water infiltration. Wiring Electric Valves Strip 1/2” (12 mm) of plastic insulation off the end of each individual wire.
5. Activate Battery One Lithium CR2032 battery (included) is required to retain the time and date during power loss. Annual replacement is recommended. Remove the plastic strip to activate the pre-installed battery. (See page 12 for battery replacement) • Press the dial to enter the year and move to the month. Repeat the same steps to enter the month and day. • After the day is entered, the time will flash.
In AUTO mode the system will water 3 times per day. Once Bill’s sod is established he can CLEAR start times 2 and 3 and return to watering just once per day. 3. Run Time • To delete a previously entered day, rotate the dial to the day and press the dial to de-select the day. If you wish to erase all watering days, press the CLEAR button. Example: Monday, Thursday, & Saturday • Turn dial until [RUN TIME] is highlighted, then press the dial. ENGLISH STATION is the area that will be watered by each valve.
Odd or Even Days • Rotate the dial until Odd or Even is highlighted and flashing • Press the dial to select Odd or Even Example: Odd: 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc. Example: Even: 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc. Section 4: Additional Features Rain Delay [Rain delay] allows you to delay your sprinkler timer from watering for a set period of time. Delay settings are 24, 48, and 72 hours. • With the timer in AUTO. • Press the [Rain Delay] button to automatically delay watering for 24 hours.
• To specify a specific program, rotate the dial to select A, B, or C. • Press the dial to activate. • Press the dial and the station number will flash. Rotate the dial to the desired station, push the dial and rotate the dial until the display shows the desired duration. Press the DIAL to begin watering.
Connecting a Rain Sensor • Connect the rain sensor wires to the wiring terminal ports labeled “Sensor”. Note: Refer to your rain sensor manual for specific wiring instructions. • Place the sensor on/off switch to the “on” position to begin operation. Replacing the Battery WARNING: Risk of Fire, Explosion, and Electric Shock. Replace battery with Hitachi Maxell Ltd, Type CR2032 only. Use of a different battery has the potential for a risk of fire, explosion, and electric shock.
TERM DEFINITION START TIME The time the program begins watering the first programmed station. VALVE Supplies water to a specific station or area. The opening and closing of the valve is accomplished through electrical current supplied by the sprinkler timer. MASTER VALVE Typically located at the main water source. Turns on and off water for the entire irrigation system when not in use.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause 1. Faulty solenoid connection One or more valves do not turn on 2. Wire damaged or severed 3. Flow control stem screwed down, shutting valve off 4. Programming is incorrect 1. Water pressure is too high Stations turn on when they are not supposed to 2. More than one start time is programmed 3. AM/PM is incorrect 1. Faulty valve One station is stuck on and will not shut off 2. Particles of dirt or debris stuck in valve 3. Valve diaphragm faulty 1.
1-800-488-6156 or 1-801-299-5555 www.orbitonline.com Before returning this sprinkler timer to the store, contact Orbit® Technical Service at: 1-800-488-6156, 1-801-299-5555 Listings Listings The sprinkler timer is tested to UL-50 standard & is ETL® listed. Disconnection : Type 1Y Normal Pollution Situation. The supply cord of this control can be replaced only by the manufacturer or his accredited service agent. Trademark Notice WaterMaster® is a registered trademark of Orbit® Irrigation Products, Inc.
