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Limits and Troubleshooting
What should be done in the winter?
If you live in an area where you don't use the timer in the winter, we recommend
removing the battery, unplugging the transformer and possibly storing the timer. Do
not use the "Auto/Off" rain shutdown mode because it is possible to have the
"emergency program" kick-in after a power failure. If this happens, the timer will turn
on your valves, which will burn out if no water is in the pipes. In addition, be sure your
lines have no water left in them.
Limitations of the timer
Although the PC-200 series is a very flexible timer, there are things it will not do:
1)
It will not operate more than one valve per station, except for the PS models, which
will operate a master valve.
2)
It will not run stations independently: all stations are tied to Program A or C.
3)
It is not designed for outdoor installation: it is not built in a waterproof case and the
transformer should not be plugged into an outdoor outlet.
If you need these capabilities, Rain Bird manufactures a variety of consumer and
Trouble-shooting
Although problems should be infrequent, sometimes solutions can be found in easily
overlooked possibilities. So before you call your dealer, check here as it could save
IF YOU'RE HAVING THIS PROBLEM:
CHECK FOR THIS CAUSE AND SOLUTION
Automatic cycle won't turn on and the manual start won't
operate:
£
If the display is blank, check the fuse.
£
If the display is OK, check the wiring.
Automatic cycle won't operate but the manual start does:
£
If the last digit blinks, the timer is in the
Shutdown mode.
£
Press "Auto/off" to cancel
£
Check programming.
Automatic cycle or station doesn't turn off:
£
Check programming
£
This is probably a valve related problem:
check the solenoid and inside the valve
for obstructions.
Entire display is blank:
£
Check the fuse
£
Check the transformer
Part of the display won't appear:
£
Circuit problem, replace timer
Keypad doesn't respond:
£
Circuit problem, replace timer
All digits blink:
£
Power/battery failure: re-program
Fuse blows often:
£
There is a short in the wiring or wires are
not waterproofed
£
Maximum current is being exceeded
£
Check amperage draw of solenoid
