Please read all instructions before setting the unit up.
1) Take the unit out of the box.
2) Set it in a level location on your bench or the area to be controlled. The unit turns on and off by the amount of mist on
the screen (leaf) so position it where water will hit the screen without obstruction.
3) Connect the blue cable to the two AC screws on the transformer and the black cable to your 24-volt AC solenoid.
Make sure connections are tight.
5) Make sure the screen moves up and down freely.
6) Turn weight in until leaf does not stay at the top.
7) Screw weight out (counter clockwise) a quarter turn at a time until screen comes to the top.
8) Push screen down and keep a finger on it as the screen comes up, if it stops, turn the weight counter-clockwise a
quarter turn. And try again until the screen comes all the way up.
9) Plug the 24-volt transformer into a surge protector that is plugged into
a 120VAC outlet. Caution: watering may start when the unit is plugged
in. The green light will be lit anytime the transformer is plugged in. The
blue light indicates when power is being sent to energize the solenoid.
8) You can also get some adjustment by moving the unit closer to or
further from the mist nozzles.
Make sure that you monitor the unit during the first day of use. Fans
blowing on the screen or leaves touching the screen could cause the
unit to remain in an on or off position.
Troubleshooting
Stuck off – back weight (counter clockwise) out a quarter turn at a time until it stops getting stuck. It’s best to
do this with the water off and a dry screen.
Stuck On - make sure Leaf is getting enough mist to weigh it down. If the screen is wet, screw weight clockwise
a quarter turn at a time until the screen goes down. Keep an eye on the leaf to make sure it comes back up
when
No power – Is the transformer light lit? Yes – make sure you are wired to the AC screws and not ground. Look
under leaf and check that the blue cord is plugged into the board. While there, check that the black cord is also
plugged into the board. Check that voltage from transformer is around 24-28 volts. If not check voltage of
outlet. If none of that works, the board probably took a surge and needs replacement.
Transformer light not lit? – check outlet for power. If there is power, transformer is blown. This is normally due
to a short on the solenoid wire.
If you have questions please call Phytotronics at (314) 770-0717
