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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction …………………………………………………………… 3
2. About the GQ-AC controller …………………………………………… 3
3. Mounting the controller ………………………………………………… 4
4. Connecting the valve wires to the controller …………………………… 5
5. Connecting a master valve or pump start relay ………………………… 5
6. Connecting a rain sensor ……………………………………………… 6
7. Connecting the backup battery ………………………………………… 7
8. Connecting the transformer wire to the controller ……………………… 8
9. Programing …………………………………………………………… 8
10. Setting current time, day of week and date ……………………………… 10
11. Time format (switching between AM/PM and 24 hour) …………………… 10
12. Selecting watering frequency …………………………………… 11-12
13. Setting a start time …………………………………………………… 13
14. Programming water duration …………………………………………… 14
15. Setting budget ………………………………………………………… 15
16. Setting “Rain Off” (shutdown) ………………………………………… 16
17. Manual operation via the program ………………………………… 16-17
18. Mode X support program for pump, lighting and fountains ……………… 18
19. Valve testing ………………………………………………………… 19
20. OFF mode …………………………………………………………… 20
21. RUN mode …………………………………………………………… 20
22. Low battery warning …………………………………………………… 21
23. Trouble-shooting and repair …………………………………………… 22
24. Warranty ……………………………………………………………… 23
25. Technical assistance …………………………………………………… 24
