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Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD
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PREFERRED BY PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE
Installation,
Programming,
& Operation
ESP-4
ESP-6
ESP-8
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Change the time of day............................
page 4
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Turn the controller off and on
(for example, because of rain)..................
page 8
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Adjust watering times for all stations
(for example, during a hot or cool period)...
page 9
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Start the sprinkler system manually..........
page 9
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Run the test program...............................
page 10
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Install a new battery................................
page 14
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Troubleshoot a controller problem.............
page 14
Quick Reference Guide
If you want to:
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing a Rain Bird ESP solid state controller. This manual describes how to in-
stall, operate, and maintain your controller. Please read these instructions carefully. For your conve-
nience, we have included a Quick Reference Guide below, so you can quickly find instructions for com-
mon tasks.