Quick Start Manual

Indoor Timer Installation
IMPORTANT: The ECXTRA Indoor model is
not weather resistant and must be installed in a
sheltered area.
1. Select a location for the timer within 4
′ (1.2m)
of an electrical outlet. Make sure the outlet is
not controlled by a light switch.
2. Remove the mounting bracket from the back of
the timer housing by pulling the lower edge of the
bracket away and down from the timer housing.
3. Place the mounting bracket against the wall,
aligning the top edge at about eye level. Secure
the bracket using the two stainless steel screws
provided, or use appropriate screw anchors if
installing on drywall or masonry.
Note: If optional valve wiring conduit is preferred,
insert 3/4
″ (19mm) PVC conduit into the sleeve
provided on the bottom edge of the bracket.
4. Align the slotted openings on the back of timer
housing with the mounting bracket tabs. Slide the
timer downward to engage the tabs.
Note: Store the Quick Start guide in the pocket
formed between the timer and mounting bracket.
Connecting the Valves
1. Route the valve control wires between the valves
and the timer.
Note: The snap-in wire connectors accept 14
to 18 gauge wire. Using 18-gauge, multi-strand,
direct-burial irrigation cable is recommended.
Choose a cable that has at least one more
wire conductor than the number of valves to be
connected.
2. Attach the white color-coded wire to either one of
the wires from
each valve solenoid. This is called
the valve common
wire.
3. Attach an individual color-coded wire to the
remaining wire from each valve solenoid. Make a
note of the wire color used for each valve and the
watering zone it controls. You will need to have
this information when connecting the valve wires
to the timer.
CAUTION: Use Toro waterproof wire
connectors (Model # 53687) or grease caps
on all exposed wire connections to prevent
corrosion, connection failure and short circuit.
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