INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting Nelson’s SoloRain™ DuraLife battery
operated valve controller. This unit has the latest technology
and will provide many years of reliable service. Please read
the following instructions carefully to get familiar with
important precautions, programming, operation and
installation instructions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Features
• Manual on and off
• Length of watering time: 1 minute to 12 hours
• 6 watering programs
• Mist Cycle available on Program 6
• LCD display
• Easy Select & Adjust™ programming
• Days of the week, Odd/Even, and Interval scheduling
• Rain Delay 1 to 99 days
Electrical
• Powered by a factory installed AA size long life 3.6 volt
lithium battery
Technical Data
• Operating temperature range 32° to 120°F
• Dimensions 5.5" H x 3.25" W
• Made of ABS and nylon plastic construction
• Operating pressure: 7 to 150 PSI
• Protective cover included
Battery Life
The 8014 is designed to operate on the factory installed
battery for up to 10 years of normal use on a Nelson valve.
Actual battery life will depend on the number of cycles run
per year, valve size, operating pressure, and temperature. The
battery is replaceable and is available as a service part.
Installation
Replace the AC solenoid and bleed collar (if one exists)
with the 8014 DuraLife battery operated controller. Do not
over tighten.
The 8014 DuraLife fits Nelson valve models 7900 1” series,
9000 1” series, 7951, 7952, 7953, and the 9500 1 1/2” and
2” series.
Protective Cover
To remove the protective cover from the 8014 DuraLife
squeeze the side tabs and lift. Always replace the cover for
added protection.
PROGRAMMING
Figure 1 shows the face of the 8014.
Set Time of Day
Turn the Select dial to the TIME position. Press the
keys
to scroll to the correct time. There is a P to indicate P.M.
Set Today’s Date
Turn the Select dial to the DATE position. Press the
keys to scroll to the current month and day.
Set the Year
Turn the Select dial to the YEAR position. Press the
keys to scroll to the correct year.
Note: When date and year are selected the day of the week
is automatically set. The 8014 DuraLife is leap year
compatible.
Changing from 12 to 24 hour clock and Month:Day to
Day:Month format
• Rotate Select dial to the TIME or DATE position
• Press both the
keys at the same time
• The PM indicator will disappear and the clock will change to
24hr time
• Date will also be in the Day:Month format
• Days of the week will change from SMTWTFS to 1234567
(Sunday = 1)
• To change back to 12 hour clock and Month:Day format
repeat the above steps
Set a Watering schedule
The 8014 DuraLife can be programmed to run 1 to 6
watering programs per day. This means you can start and
stop the watering from 1 to 6 times in a 24 hour period.
To set a watering schedule for Program 1 turn the Select
dial to PROGRAM 1
Then follow the steps below.
Set Start Time
Turn the Set dial to START TIME. Press the
keys to
select the desired START TIME for PROGRAM 1
Set Stop Time
Turn the Set dial to STOP TIME. Press the
keys to
select the desired STOP TIME for PROGRAM 1
Set Schedule
For watering schedule you can select either DAYS (days of
the week), ODD/EVEN, or INTERVAL.
Choose one of the 3 options below.
Set DAYS
Turn the SET dial to the DAYS position. Press the
keys
to select the days you desire to water for PROGRAM 1.
will select that day for watering.
will delete that day for
watering and that day will not be displayed in the DAYS
programming screen
Set ODD/EVEN
Turn the SET dial to ODD/EVEN position. Use the
keys
to select O or E.
Set INTERVAL
Turn the SET dial to INTERVAL. Use the
keys to select
an interval from 01-30. PROGRAM 1 will now water per the
interval you have selected starting today. Example: An
interval of 1 waters every day, interval of 2 waters once
every other day.
Set Additional Programs
If more than one program per day is desired, turn the
SELECT dial to Programs 2,3,4,5, and 6 and repeat the
START TIME, STOP TIME, and SCHEDULE steps above. If no
additional cycles are needed proceed to next step.
Running your watering program
You can choose to run all six programs or select any one
of the six. Turn the SELECT dial to your choice of RUN ALL
to run all the programs that have been entered or select the
individual PROGRAM number 1-6 that you wish to run. Turn
the SET dial to the RUN position. The 8014 will water per the
program or programs that you have selected.
Reviewing and changing your watering program
• Turn the SELECT dial to the cycle you want to review
• Select the START TIME, STOP TIME, DAYS, INTERVAL, or
ODD/EVEN positions on the SET DIAL. You can make
changes in the program by changing any of the values.
Turning the 8014 Off
To discontinue watering when the timer is in operation or
to prevent automatic operation turn SET dial to the OFF
position. To return to automatic operation return SET dial
to the RUN position.
Running the 8014 on Manual
To turn the water on manually turn the SET dial to the
MANUAL OPEN position. The LCD display will flash 10
minutes of run time. There is a 30-second delay to open or
close the valve. You can adjust the desired run time from
1 minute to 6 hours by using the
keys, at any time
during the manual run.
• To return to automatic operation turn the SET dial to RUN
after the manual run has started. The manual operation
that you selected will finish and the timer will return to
automatic operation as scheduled.
• To stop manual watering rotate SET dial to the OFF position.
Clearing one or all watering programs
• To clear the programming in one of the six programs turn
the SELECT dial to PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 and
rotate the SET dial to CLEAR and press the
key.
• To clear all programming turn the SELECT dial to the RUN
ALL position and the SET dial to the CLEAR position and
press both
keys at the same time. This will clear all
programs.
ADVANCED FEATURES
Setting a RAIN DELAY
To postpone programs due to wet weather turn the SET
dial to the RAIN DELAY position and adjust the desired
delay from 1 to 99 days using the
keys. Return the
SET dial to the RUN position. The RAIN DELAY
symbol
will show on the LCD. After the RAIN DELAY the 8014 will
return to automatic operation.
Setting a MIST CYCLE
Only program 6 can be programmed as a MIST CYCLE.
Note: Battery life could be shortened significantly by running a
mist cycle.
• Rotate SELECT dial to PROGRAM 6
• Program a START TIME, STOP TIME, and Schedule.
• Rotate SET dial to the OFF position. Press both
keys
at the same time.
• Move the SET dial to the START TIME position. “Dur” will
flash for 3 seconds.
• Enter a MIST DURATION from 30 seconds to 60 min.
• Move the SET dial to the STOP TIME position. “Del” will
flash for 3 seconds.
• Enter the MIST DELAY from 30 seconds to 60 min.
• Rotate SET dial to the RUN position to begin automatic
watering at your scheduled start time.
Changing or Clearing a MIST CYCLE
Repeat steps above for setting a mist cycle to change duration
and delay times. See “Clearing one or all watering programs"
to clear the MIST CYCLE completely and start over.
MAINTENANCE
Battery Replacement
The long life 3.6 volt size AA Lithium battery is replaceable
if necessary. Remove the two screws under the control
housing and gently open the unit. Replace the battery.
Carefully replace the housing and install the two screws.
The battery is available as a service part from L.R. Nelson.
Plunger Cleaning
To clean the plunger and plunger tube gently remove the
plastic plunger retainer with needle-nosed pliers.
Clean debris from the plunger and plunger tube. Then
replace the plunger retainer.
WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
L.R. Nelson Corporation ("Nelson") warrants all electronic
products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for
a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. In
the event of such defects, Nelson will repair or replace, at its
option, the product or the defective part.
This warranty does not extend to damage to a Nelson product
or part resulting from accident, misuse, alteration, neglect,
abuse, improper installation or normal wear and tear, or to
exterior appearance and color. This warranty extends only to
the original user of the Nelson product.
If defect arises in a Nelson product or part within the warranty
period, you should contact your installing contractor, Nelson
retailer, distributor, or L.R. Nelson Corporation.
Nelson may, at its option, require that the product or part be
returned to a Nelson service point or your retailer or
distributor. Nelson will determine whether the claimed defect is
covered by the warranty. If coverage is found, the product will
be repaired or replaced. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for
completion of repairs or replacement and return of the product
or part. If a product or part is replaced, the replacement is
warranted only for the remainder of the original product or part
warranty period.
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3
1
4
5
6
MANUAL
OPEN
OFF
CLEAR
RAIN
DELAY
ODD
EVEN
INTERVAL
DAYS
STOP
TIME
START
TIME
RUN
RUN
YEAR
DATE
TIME
PR
OGR
AM
RUN
RUN
ALL
ALL
RUN
ALL
RUN
S M T W
F
S
P
T
PM Indicator
Rain Delay symbol
Low Battery Symbol
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Valve not operating
Debris in valve
Clean valve
Valve not operating
Debris in plunger
See Plunger Cleaning
above
The LCD is not
Dead battery
Replace with a
working
new battery
Flashing battery
Low battery
Replace with a
symbol appears
new battery
Select
Dial
Set
Dial
Battery Warning: Do not damage battery. Risk of Fire
Explosion or Electric Shock. Replace battery with L.R. Nelson
supplied service part only. Dispose of used battery properly.
