Full Product Manual

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Contents
Introduction
Welcome to Rain Bird ...................................... 1
Timer Features ................................................. 1
Controls and Indicators ................................... 1
Key Functions ..................................................................... 1
Installation
Tools and Supplies Needed ............................. 2
Mount Timer .................................................... 2
Wiring Connections ......................................... 3
Connect Zone Valves ......................................................3
Valve Connections .......................................................3
Timer Connections ......................................................3
Optional Accessories ...................................................... 4
Master Valve....................................................................4
Pump Start Relay ..........................................................4
Rain Sensor ..................................................................... 5
Install Batteries ............................................... 5
Connect Power ................................................. 5
Indoor Timer ....................................................................... 5
Outdoor Timer ................................................................... 6
App Programming
Activate Hotspot ............................................. 7
Launch the Rain Bird App ............................... 7
Programming at the Timer
Date/Time ........................................................ 7
Watering Schedule .......................................... 8
Select Zone ..................................................................... 8
Set Watering Run Times ............................................ 8
Set Watering Start Times .......................................... 8
Set Watering Start Days ............................................8
Custom Days ................................................................ 9
Odd Days .......................................................................9
Even Days ...................................................................... 9
Cyclic Days ................................................................. 10
Options and Special Features
Delay Watering .............................................. 10
Copy Zone to Zone ........................................ 10
Normal Operation
Auto ............................................................... 11
O .................................................................. 11
Additional Features
Water Now .....................................................12
Water ALL Zones: ........................................................... 12
Water ONE Zone: ........................................................... 12
Seasonal Adjust ............................................. 13
Voice Control with Amazon Alexa .................13
Troubleshooting
Error Detection .............................................. 14
Connection Issues ......................................... 14
Watering Issues ............................................. 15
Electrical Issues ............................................. 15
ST8 2.0 Timer
Installation Guide and Operations Manual
Symbols
NOTE: Alerts user to important operating
functionality or installation instructions.
WARNING: Alerts user to the presence of
electricity which may pose a risk of shock or
other hazard.
For help setting up or operating the ST8 2.0 Timer,
please call Rain Bird toll-free
Technical Support at:
1-800- RAIN BIRD (800-724-6247)
or visit www.rainbird.com