Melnor HydroLogic  73015 User Instructions Download Page 2

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 TIMER RESET

To completely erase all settings in the timer and return to the original factory settings, press and hold 

the   button for 5 seconds. The screen will display 

RESET

You will need to press and hold the   button a second time to change the clock format.

Note:

 All programming will be lost when the timer is 

RESET

.  After 

RESET

 You may need to change 

the time setting between 

12-hour

 (AM/PM) and 

24-hour

 (military time).  See 

Step 2 

for further 

instruction.

Warning: 

Intended for outdoor use only. Severe electrical shock could result if water is sprayed into 

outlets or sources of electrical current. Do not use water more than 115°F (46°C). Do not use when 

the ambient air temperature is less 40°F (4.5°C).  When not in use, remove batteries, drain and 

store indoors away from freezing temperatures.

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 MANUAL WATERING: 

“Fill a bucket, clean the car or wash the dog.”

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To use a hose or other watering tool, simply press the 

 button. Then, using the   button 

, select the length of time you wish to water. After a few seconds, the valve will open, and then 

automatically close when the selected time is reached. 

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To quit the manual function, press tthe 

 button again.

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Note:

 The timer will hold the last manual time in its memory. To reset the manual time back to 

zero, press the arrow keys to adjust the time.

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 RAIN DELAY: 

“Prevent watering when rain is in the forecast.”

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If there is rain in the forecast, you can temporarily suspend your watering program for up to 7 

days using the 

RAIN DELAY

 feature. After the selected delay has ended, your watering program 

will automatically resume

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To set the Rain Delay, check to make sure the arrow on the screen is pointing to 

AUTO

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Hold the   button until the word 

DELAY

 appears.  Now press the   button to set the duration 

of the delay.  You can reduce or deactivate the delay period with the   button. 

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Once the delay time is selected, press the 

 

button and wait for the number to stop flashing. 

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All other functions, including 

MANUAL WATERING

 

and 

OFF

 are on hold during 

RAIN DELAY

. To 

cancel 

RAIN DELAY

, press the   button until 

DELAY

 is set to “

0

”.

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Note:

 In the 

RAIN DELAY

 mode, the screen will  

alternate between the current time and the  

remaining delay time.

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 OFF MODE: 

“Stop watering for an extended period.”

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To stop watering indefinitely, press the 

 button until the arrow on the screen points to 

OFF

The timer will not water while in this mode. The screen will display the word 

OFF

.

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To start watering automatically again, press the 

 button until the arrow on the screen points 

to the 

AUTO

. The program will begin watering at the next previously scheduled 

START WATER 

Time.

Works with

Soil Moisture Sensor

  

(not included)

Prevent overwatering while conserving water by connecting your timer to the HydroLogic® Soil Moisture Sensor. The easy to set sensor 

monitors moisture in the soil, and will suspend a watering cycle when it is raining or when the ground is already wet.  Adjust the dial to 

maintain just the right amount of moisture for healthy lawns and gardens.

Learn more at

 www.melnor.com

WATER DAY

START WATER

OFF

HO
W L
ONG

AU

TO

SE

T CL

OCK

RAIN DELAY, HOLD

CYCLE

HRS

DAY

MIN

RESET

MANUAL

AM

PM

TODAY

TIME

WATER

EVERY

SU

FR SA

TH

WE

TU

MO

A B C D

DAY

NEXT START

DELAY

CODE:

WATER DAY

START WATER

OFF

HO
W L
ONG

AU

TO

SE

T CL

OCK

RAIN DELAY, HOLD

CYCLE

HRS

DAY

MIN

RESET

MANUAL

AM

PM

TODAY

TIME

WATER

EVERY

SU

FR SA

TH

WE

TU

MO

A B C D

DAY

NEXT START

DELAY

CODE:

WATER DAY

START WATER

OFF

HO
W L
ONG

AU

TO

SE

T CL

OCK

RAIN DELAY, HOLD

CYCLE

HRS

DAY

MIN

RESET

MANUAL

AM

PM

TODAY

TIME

WATER

EVERY

SU

FR SA

TH

WE

TU

MO

A B C D

DAY

NEXT START

DELAY

CODE:

WATER DAY

START WATER

OFF

HO
W L
ONG

AU

TO

SE

T CL

OCK

RAIN DELAY, HOLD

CYCLE

HRS

DAY

MIN

RESET

MANUAL

AM

PM

TODAY

TIME

WATER

EVERY

SU

FR SA

TH

WE

TU

MO

A B C D

DAY

NEXT START

DELAY

CODE:

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