5
GB
Insert batteries into Soil
Moisture Sensor :
Select correct location for
Soil Moisture Sensor :
The Water Timer is fitted with a sleeve nut
5
for taps with a
33.3 mm (G1
”
) thread. The adapter supplied
4
allows the
Water Timer to be connected to taps with a 26.5 mm (G 3 /4
”
)
thread.
1. Only for taps with a 26.5 mm (G 3 /4
”
) thread : Screw the
adapter
4
onto the tap by hand (do not use pliers).
2. Screw the sleeve nut
5
of the Water Timer onto the thread
of the tap by hand (do not use pliers).
3. Screw the threaded tap connector
6
onto the Water Timer.
To secure your Water Timer against theft, you can obtain
the GARDENA anti-theft device Art. 1815-00.791.00 from
GARDENA Service.
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Screw clamp
7
with screw
8
firmly to the back of the Water
Computer.
Use clamp e.g. for fixing a chain. It is no longer possible to
remove the screw after it has been screwed in.
Soil Moisture Sensor :
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For inserting the batteries, please see 7. Maintenance
“Replace batteries of Soil Moisture Sensor” ).
Correct location :
The Soil Moisture Sensor must be positioned at a location
in the watering area which is exposed to the same climatic
conditions as the plants (sun, wind, rain, etc.).
Incorrect location :
The Soil Moisture Sensor should not be covered by
neighbouring plants. Areas of shade should be avoided.
To rule out erroneous reaction results caused by waterlogging,
the Soil Moisture Sensor should not be positioned in dips in the
ground.
Connecting your
Water Timer to tap :
6
4
5
Fit anti-theft device
(optional) :
8
7
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