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What you’ll need.

The Rachio 3 Sprinkler Controller is designed for indoor 

installation. If outdoor installation is required, you’ll need our 

weather-resistant enclosure. Learn more at rachio.com/outdoors.

Wi-Fi Access

(2.4 or 5 GHz)

Phillips

Screwdriver

Hammer

(Drywall Installs)

Drill and Drill Bit

(Drywall Installs)

Smartphone

or Tablet

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Summary of Contents for 3

Page 1: ...SMART SPRINKLER CONTROLLER 3 Let s get started...

Page 2: ...What s in the box Magnetic Faceplate Smart Sprinkler Controller 3 Screws with Anchors Power Adapter...

Page 3: ...r indoor installation If outdoor installation is required you ll need our weather resistant enclosure Learn more at rachio com outdoors Wi Fi Access 2 4 or 5 GHz Phillips Screwdriver Hammer Drywall In...

Page 4: ...Need some help Check out our Help Center support rachio com Give us a call 1 833 722 4463 Not sure what to do with your old controller We ll recycle it for free Visit rachio com recycle...

Page 5: ...system to ensure everything works properly Photograph the wiring inside your existing controller to reference during installation Remove your old controller from the wall STEP 1 Test Sprinklers Photo...

Page 6: ...e end of this guide to mark where you want to install your Rachio 3 For Drywall Installation Drill holes at marked locations for the anchors Use a 3 16 inch bit to drill through the drywall then use a...

Page 7: ...In with the new Remove the Rachio 3 s magnetic faceplate Mount your new controller by screwing it onto the wall using the provided screws STEP 3...

Page 8: ...Mounting Template Ensure the lower holes are level and use a pencil to mark the center of each hole Make sure your wires have enough slack to reach the drill icon above...

Page 9: ...Tear here to detach the mounting template...

Page 10: ...t matching up Visit rachio com wiring for tips on advanced wiring Connect your wires Common Wires Common wires are often labeled C or Com You can insert them into any of the white C terminals Zone Wir...

Page 11: ...formation visit rachio com sensors Master Valve Not all systems have a master valve Master valve wires are often labeled M MV or Pump If you have a master valve wire it into the dark gray M terminal M...

Page 12: ...Create an account Find the Rachio app on the Apple App Store on Google Play or by visiting rachio com download Once the app is installed create your account STEP 5...

Page 13: ...o Wi Fi Open the Rachio app and select Add Controller The app will guide you through this process Once your controller is online the light bar will pulse blue You can now replace the magnetic faceplat...

Page 14: ...Complete setup on the app Now that the controller is online use the Rachio app to customize your zones and create a schedule STEP 7...

Page 15: ...Congrats you did it Want to learn more about what you can do with your new Rachio 3 Control your system remotely Integrate your smart home Optimize your waterings Visit rachio com more...

Page 16: ...Controls Zones can be run directly from the controller if needed Use the forward and back buttons to select a zone on the light bar then select play Stop Watering Start or Pause Watering Next Zone Pre...

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