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HOOKING UP THE VALVES
A maximum load of 30VA ( 1.24 amps) may he connected to
each station. A maximum total load of 43 VA (1.8 amps) may he
programmed to operate simultaneously.
1.
Strip the solenoid wires approximately l/4 inch (do not bend
exposed end).
2. Following the wiring diagram in figure 1, insert straight hare wire
between the plates of the “sure grip” terminal. Connect one
solenoid wire to the station terminal and the other to common.
Tighten screw firmly.
C A U T I O N :
Use a separate (dedicated) valve common wire for each
controller. DO NOT daisy-chain controllers together
using the same common wire.
3. Before turning on the power, recheck all leads connected to the
terminal block for shorts.
TESTING THE VALVE HOOK-UPS
1. Make sure the valve common wire and all station wires
are connected.
2. Turn on power to the controller.
3. Turn dial to Station Test position.
4. To enter test time, key in a number from 1 min. to 9 min.
If no time is entered, 2 min. will be assumed.
5.
Press the Manual On/Off key.
Each station
in sequence will turn on for the number of minutes you
entered. A Fused Circuit test will occur during the station test.
If a Fused Circuit condition exists on any station, the controller
will display “FUSE” alternately with the station number. “FUSE”
indicates a short on that station. See “How the Electronic Circuit
Breaker Works”, page 7.
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IF YOU HAVE A PUMP
In cases where a pump is to he controlled by the master valve output,
DO NOT
drive the pump directly from the controller. The master
station must he connected to the coil of a 24 VAC relay, such as an
Essex #l84-20105-101Z (I ‘itrol
p
Irr
number
00 1).
C A U T I O N :
Connecting pump to controller without a 24 VAC relay
will damage controller.
The pump latch relay should he set up by an electrician so that a switch
closure will activate the latch relay coil, turning on the pump. The
switch contacts of the relay
he
connected to control the latch
relay coil (see figure 2). The relay should he mounted at least 5 feet
from the controller box, and the box MUST be grounded. Installation
must follow all local electrical wiring codes.
C A U T I O N :
DO
NOT
attempt to
power the controller using
power from one phase of pump power. This will
damage the controller.
V A L V E M A S T E R
C O M M O N V A L V E
PUMP
POWER
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