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Quick Start Guide

Summary of Contents for Generation 2

Page 1: ...www rachio com support Quick Start Guide...

Page 2: ...3 Let s get started Download the Rachio App to begin setting up your new controller www rachio com download...

Page 3: ...th anchors base Need help We have a team of experts ready to help If you run into any problems please contact Rachio customer support 1 844 4 RACHIO Complete support documentation videos and more are...

Page 4: ...twork SSID Password to connect to your network Mobile Device Required Requires iOS devices 9 3 or newer or Android 4 0 or newer Outdoor Installation Optional The Rachio controller is designed to be in...

Page 5: ...3 Quick Steps Download 1 Download the Rachio app at www rachio com download Create a Rachio user account to set up and manage your controller You ll need to create a username and password to connect...

Page 6: ...ss please reference page 31 Install 3 Test your sprinkler system Check your sprinkler system by turning on each zone with the old controller Find and repair any issues with your sprinkler system prior...

Page 7: ...the Rachio controller Wire it up Insert sprinkler wire through the opening on the base Connect the wires to the corresponding terminal locations Connect the power cord Insert the power connector into...

Page 8: ...depending on the model you have purchased There are multiple Common C termi nals for convenience any or all of them can be used Zone wires connect to the numbered terminals Only install one valve wir...

Page 9: ...TONS SELECTED ZONE SELECT BUTTON Manually Start and Stop Zones Press the Arrow Buttons to select the zone you want to run Press the Select Button to start and stop the Selected Zone When you start a z...

Page 10: ...settings in the Rachio app Factory Reset Can t be undone To uninstall the controller from an account perform a Factory Reset to clear the controller s settings 1 Power cycle the controller by unpluggi...

Page 11: ...more than one controller do not share ANY wires between them a relay is required For further details reference www rachio com relay Thick Guage Wires The controller is designed for 18 gauge sprinkler...

Page 12: ...tion system Install the Master Valve wire in the M terminal slot and enable the Master Valve in the Rachio App Outdoor Installation The Rachio controller is designed to be installed indoors If you nee...

Page 13: ...systems Usually consisting of one inlet and 3 outlets indexing valves can operate on city water or pumps An indexing valve will water on a zone by zone basis diverting the water supply from one outlet...

Page 14: ...sensor Wired Rain Sensors Insert the normally closed wire into the S1 or S2 terminal slot Insert the common wire into the SC terminal slot Enable set up the sensor terminal under the advanced setting...

Page 15: ...ase the test spindle on the rain sensor 5 A new activity should be logged in the app showing that the rain sensor deactivated Flow Sensors Flow Sensor are used to measure the amount of water flowing t...

Page 16: ...l activation Disable cellular data in your phone s settings if in doubt put your phone into Airplane Mode and turn on the Wi Fi manually If the controller fails to connect note the light code displaye...

Page 17: ...ller attempts to connect to Rachio s servers Once connected it will turn solid Light Four Online This light will begin blinking until you enter the controller s serial number The light will turn solid...

Page 18: ...l to see if the issue continues Check zone wiring Double check that the wiring matches the photos of your wiring Swap zone wire with another nearby zone to see if the issue continues Not Stopping Slow...

Page 19: ...within thirty 30 days following the date you notified Rachio in writing of the Defective Product You must provide Rachio with proof of the original purchase of the Defective Product from Rachio or an...

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