Spray Away Set Up Instructions
Step 1.
Remove the Spray Away from the package and read all instructions.
Step 2.
Open the battery cover under the housing and install one 9-volt battery.
Step 3.
The Spray Away’s internal water valve clicks audibly when opening and closing. To test the
operation of your unit, turn the sensitivity knob fully clockwise. Next, wave your hand in front of the sensor
lens and listen for clicks. The valve should click open and then click closed 3seconds later. There is an 8-
second "time out" after closing when motion will not be seen. If there is no clicking at all try a new battery.
Step 4.
Thread the sprinkler onto the top of the sensor housing and the stake into the bottom of the
sensor housing. Both of these fitting should be tightened by hand but be snug enough to avoid leakage.
Step 5.
Connect your garden hose to the stake and position the Spray Away so it is pointed in the
direction you want to protect. Push the spike into the ground by stepping on the flat surface above the
hose. Use only your hands on the housing to adjust the direction.
Tips for Spray Away
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If sensitivity begins decreasing during your set-up process, simply turn the knob to zero for 2
seconds and back on again.
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This will disable the "auto adjusting" circuitry for an additional 5 minutes.
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Make small changes in sensitivity so you do not over-correct.
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If your water pressure is low, effectiveness is increased if you reduce the sprinkler arc to cover a
smaller area.
Cautionary Reminders for Spray Away
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Always turn water off and trigger unit with your hand to reduce line pressure in the hose before
disconnecting the unit or the hose.
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When pushing the stake into the ground, do not apply weight onto the housing.
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Before the first winter frost, take the Spray Away inside and remove battery.
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Install a pressure-reducing valve on the tap if you have high water pressure (over 80psi).
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Keep the lens clean by wiping gently with a damp cloth.
To reduce the chances of having a flood in your yard should your hose break, simply reduce the amount
you open the tap and let the hose act as a "pressure vessel" for the 2-3 cups needed per activation. This
tactic will not save an inexpensive hose from bursting, but it will minimize the amount of water wasted if
the worst should occur.
Setting Sensitivity
This does not require the water to be turned on if you can hear the clicks up to 35 feet away from the
Spray Away. In a noisy area where the audible clicks cannot be heard each time you move, water should
be used for testing. To avoid getting wet during the set-up process, simply point the water spray to one
side for the duration of the set-up process.
Step 1.
Point the Spray Away’s lens to cover the desired area.
Step 2.
Turn the sensitivity knob to the OFF position for 2 seconds. This disables the "auto adjust" circuit
for 5 minutes while you are fine-tuning the sensitivity.
