61
GB
60
GB
2. For Your Safety
To prevent loss of data if a power failure occurs, only use a 9 V
alkaline battery IEC 6LR61 to buffer data. We recommend using
batteries manufactured by Varta and Energizer.
The Watering Controller must only be operated with the 24-V (AC)
power supply unit provided.
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Protect your Watering Controller from moisture when con-
nected.
The Watering Controller is splash proof.
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Avoid, however, spraying the Watering Controller directly
with water.
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Store your Watering Controller away from frost before the
first frost sets in.
Watering Controller :
Wintering :
Key assignment
Watering Controller display
1
2
6
3
4
5
3. Function
1
▲
-
▼
keys :
For changing or advancing specified
data already entered.
(If you press and hold down one of the
▲
-
▼
keys you can change data in the
quick run-through mode.)
2
OK
key :
Confirms the settings you selected using
the
▲
-
▼
keys.
3
Man
key :
Open / close channels manually.
4
Time
key :
Displays the time.
5
Reset
key :
Deletes all program data.
6
Channel
key :
Call the channels.
1
Battery Status Display :
If the battery voltage falls below a certain level,
Batt.
flashes
on the display until you replace the battery.
If the battery is missing or completely flat the display shows
Batt.
constantly (not flashing).
2
Sensor Display :
The display shows
Sensor
(sensor detects moisture) when
a sensor is connected and switched on.
3
Watering Display :
The drops of the watering display flash when a program is
executed.
4
Program Display :
Indicates which program of the particular channel the Watering
Controller is currently executing. If several channels are opened
at the same time, the program indicator is no longer displayed.
5
Manual Control Display :
The display shows
Man
when manual control is activated.
6
Channel Display :
When a channel is opened, the display shows the appropriate
channel in the
Channel
display.
1
6
2
4
5
3
Proper use
Please note
GARDENA Watering Controller 6040
Welcome to the Garden with GARDENA...
Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe
the notes given. Use these instructions to familiarise yourself with
the Watering Controller, its correct use, and the notes on safety.
For safety reasons, children under 16 as well as persons not
familiar with these operating instructions may not use this
Watering Controller.
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Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.
1. Where to Use your GARDENA Watering Controller
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2. For Your Safety
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3. Function
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4. Putting into Operation
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5. Operation
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6. Trouble-Shooting
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7. Putting Out of Operation
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8. Technical Data
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9. Service
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1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Watering Controller
This Watering Controller is part of a garden irrigation system.
Recommended accessories: Irrigation Valve
Art. 1278,
Connection Cable
Art. 1280
and Cable Clips
Art. 1282.
These products allow you to set up fully automatic irrigation sys-
tems, which can be designed to cater for varying water require-
ments of different plant areas and ensure that the entire system
functions correctly in case of insufficient water supply.
Compliance with the operating instructions provided by GARDENA
is a prerequisite for proper use of the Watering Controller.
The Watering Controller must only be used for controlling 24 V
(AC) valves.
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