Rain Master RME HAWK, User Manual

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MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
CONTROLLER PLACEMENT
WARNING: Do not drill holes in the controller's case. It has all the holes necessary
for mounting it on a wall or pedestal. Drilling holes in the unit will cause metal
chips to mix with the electronics and this will cause the unit to malfunction. If, for
some reason, it is absolutely necessary to drill additional holes in the unit, carefully
remove all the electronics prior to doing so.
Controllers are suitable for indoor/outdoor environment. It is lockable, dust-free and rain
resistant. Outdoors the controller should be placed in a shaded and dry environment not
subject to direct sprinkler spray or continuous heavy moisture. Additionally, a pedestal
(PED 1) is available for outdoor controllers; contact your Rain Master distributor.
MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER
1. On an upright, flat and secure surface, place the mounting bracket at eye level and
fasten securely.
2. Mate the bracket on the back of the controller to the mounted bracket and hang the
controller.
3. Secure the bottom of the controller by placing a screw through the hole located in its
back wall at bottom center.
CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS – AC POWER
1. Refer to Figure 1 - Power and Field Wiring.
2. Mount controller.
3. Place Rain Switch in “No Watering” position.
4. Remove lower panel.
5. Using #10-gauge or heavier copper wire, connect ground screw to ground rod or
grounded water pipe using a ground rod clamp. The wire should be as short as possible
with no sharp bends or kinks. If multiple clocks are being installed in the same
location, use a ground rod for each and contact the factory for the RMIS pamphlet
on proper grounding techniques.
6. Thread condulet onto transformer.
7. Connect supply line grounded conduit to condulet.
8. Connect 120 V 50/60Hz supply line to transformer wires within the condulet
Install gasket and cover onto condulet with 2 screws.
9. Follow all appropriate electrical wiring codes.
10. Replace the lower panel and place the Rain Switch in “Automatic Watering” position
after field valve wiring is complete.
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