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Programming Unit

HG-8 COLD CLIMATE FLUSHING SYSTEM

Setting Flushing Days
1.

 Press 

RETURN/ENTER 

key until 

CALENDAR

 icon is displayed. 

The program letter (A, B, or C) 
will be displayed. Arrows point 
at specific days of week in which 
flushing 
will occur.

2.

 Press 

LEFT

 or 

RIGHT ARROW

 to 

scroll though days.

3.

 Press

 + 

key to activate that day 

for program displayed, or

 – 

key to 

cancel watering for that day. The 
arrow will show on flushing days 
for active program.

4.

 Press 

PRG

 key to set days 

to flush for a different program, 
if desired.

5. 

Press 

RETURN / ENTER

 key to 

proceed to next programming 
function, or allow controller to 
return to idle mode. 

Manual Flushing

Manual flushing allows user to test 
the Hydro-Guard unit or a program 
for a specified run time.
Make sure controller is in Idle Mode.

1. 

Press and hold

 RIGHT ARROW

 

until 

HAND

 icon is displayed. The 

station number (always #1) will 
be displayed in lower left side of 
display along with 

RUN TIME

.

2.

 Use the 

LEFT

 or 

RIGHT ARROW

 

to select #1 station if not 
already displayed, and + or – key 
to set manual flushing time.

3.

 To manually activate a program, 

press 

PRG

 key. Program letter 

(A, B, or C) will show on screen. 
If a different program is needed, 
press PRG key until desired 
program is displayed.

4.

 To stop 

MANUAL FLUSHING 

cycle press – key until time is 
reduced to zero.

5.

 Press 

RETURN/ENTER

 key to 

proceed to next programming 
function, or allow controller to 
return to idle mode. 

Setting Flush Sequence
Start Times
1. 

Press 

RETURN / ENTER

 key until 

CLOCK

 icon is displayed.

2. 

The 

START TIME

 will be 

displayed flashing, along with 
the program letter (A, B, or C) and 
start time number (1, 2, 3, or 4) 
in the upper left. Up to 4 different 
start times can be set for each 
program.

3. 

Use 

+

 or 

 key to change  

START TIME

 for program 

displayed. Each press of key will 
change start time in 15-minute 
increments.

4.

 Press 

RIGHT ARROW

 key to 

add an additional 

START TIME

 

to program displayed. The start 
time number is shown in upper 
left corner of display.

5.

 Press 

PRG

 key to add 

START 

TIME

 to a different program.

6.

 Press 

RETURN / ENTER

 key to 

proceed to next programming 
function, or allow controller to 
return to idle mode.

Setting Flush Duration Times
1. 

Press 

RETURN / ENTER

 key until 

HOURGLASS

 icon is displayed. 

RUN TIME

 will be displayed 

flashing. Also shown is program 
letter (A, B, or C) and active 
station number (always #1– all 
other stations not used) on lower 
left side of display.

2. 

Press 

+

 or 

 key to change 

station 

RUN TIME

 from 1 minute 

to 6 hours.

3.

 Press 

PRG

 key to add a  

RUN

 

TIME

 to another program.

4. 

Press 

RETURN/ENTER

 key to 

proceed to next programming 
function, or allow controller to 
return to idle mode.

NOTE:
– Pr or – key when running 
in MANUAL FLUSH mode will modify 
FLUSH TIME for that station.
– Pressing the button when a 
station is running in manual 
watering will stop irrigation on the 
current station and advance to the 
next station.
– Pressing the button when a 
station is running in manual 
watering will stop the irrigation on 
the current station and revert to 
the previous station.

Turn System Off

To turn off controller, press 

RETURN/ENTER

 key button 

until icon resembling water 
spray and 

OFF

 is displayed on 

screen. To return controller to 
auto programming mode, press 

RETURN/ENTER

 key. The controller 

will immediately return to auto 
programming mode and will display 
time and battery life indicator.

NODE Quick Check

This circuit diagnostic procedure 
can quickly identify “shorts” 
commonly caused by faulty solenoids 
or when bare common wire touches 
a bare station control wire. To initiate 

NODE Quick Check

 procedure:

1.

 From Idle Mode, press and  

hold 

+

LEFT ARROW

, and 

RIGHT ARROW

 keys.

2.

 Display will show all segments. 

Release keys.

3. 

Press 

+

 key to initiate  

NODE Quick Check

 test.

4. 

Controller will then activate 

flushing unit for 1 second to 
verify operation. 

Summary of Contents for Hydro-Guard HG-8 Cold Climate

Page 1: ...by Mueller Co only and may not be applicable for any other use 2 DO NOT exceed the pressure ratings of any components or equipment Exceeding the rated pressure may result in serious injury and or pro...

Page 2: ...e storm pond etc The meter and flushing assembly can be raised for maintenance and repair and then lowered back down into the box below the frost line A medium density foam insulation pad freeze prote...

Page 3: ...w existing grade and ensure the meter lid is level with existing grade 7 Place the pit in the excavated area and connect the inlet piping Hand tighten the fitting to the pit then turn two full turns w...

Page 4: ...te the device list can be found on the label located on the back of the controller housing with the designation Default name The App will indicate that it is in the process of connecting 8 Once the de...

Page 5: ...controller 3 Make sure no water is inside battery compartment 4 Screw the NODE rear body back onto front half NOTE Make sure that seal marker on rear half of the NODE lines up with front half ensuring...

Page 6: ...time in 15 minute increments 4 Press RIGHT ARROW key to add an additional START TIME to program displayed The start time number is shown in upper left corner of display 5 Press PRG key to add START T...

Page 7: ...intenance If disassembly is necessary please follow the directions below Always close the curb stop before working on the unit Disassembly 1 Shut off water supply to the unit and remove the green hous...

Page 8: ...or lack of connection Run a manual flush and confirm the solenoid plunger is kicking out and pulling back in by listening for a click Check connections for corrosion breaks or lack of connection Chec...

Page 9: ...d until snug The following is a brief overview and introduction to our options Integrated Sample Station The HG 8 Cold Climate Sub Surface Discharge Unit features a Sample Port quick connect that allo...

Page 10: ...ine Dechlorination Assembly 10 HG FP100 Thermal Control Valve 11 546138 100 1 Backflow Double Check Valve 12 014215 330N 1 Meter Coupling 13 024265 1 330N 1 Ball Angle Meter Valve 14 014210 1 330N 1 M...

Page 11: ...11 Notes HG 8 COLD CLIMATE FLUSHING SYSTEM...

Page 12: ...are liable only for their own acts and omissions and not those of each other MWP brands include Mueller Echologics Hydro Gate Hydro Guard HYMAX Jones Krausz Mi Net Milliken Pratt Pratt Industrial Sing...

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