6. Attach the N style male connector to the bot-
tom of the antenna.
7. Run the RG8X cable to the ET Manager, and
connect the BNC male connector to the ET
Manager BNC External Antenna Connection.
8. Seal each cable connection using the provided
self-fusing silicone sealing tape.
9. Conduct the Weather Signal Test from chapter
4, System Check. If the weather signal contin-
ues to be regularly missed with proper installa-
tion of the remote antenna, contact Rain Bird
for other options.
Note:
Use of the ET Manager Remote Antenna Kit may
not assure reception in all areas due to local radio sig-
nal conditions. For information on other options when
encountering poor radio signal conditions contact Rain
Bird for additional options.
Note:
If cable length is inadequate contact Rain Bird for
custom cable lengths.
Install Battery
A 9-volt alkaline battery should be installed in your ET
Manager to the 9-volt battery connection. The battery
will assure time keeping continues during a power out-
age. It should be replaced annually or as needed.
If a power outage occurs, ET Manager control will be
interrupted. The sprinkler controller will activate sta-
tion valves as programmed without ET Manager con-
trol. The Valve Group A and B Indicator Lights will go
off. A status message will be displayed on the Home
screen indicating “No Power.” The weather signal will
not be received. If there are signals missed during a
power outage, the ET Manager recognizes the missed
signal and estimates ET for the missed period.
If there is no power, the ET Manager can be pro-
grammed using battery power. It takes several button
pushes to “wakeup” the processor to allow menu navi-
gation.
2. Installation
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