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Internal 

120 

Volt

Timer

size: 290mmW x 565mm H
Color: Black text
July 27, 06

Model: SA 306 (DPST):

120 Volt 40 AMP 

Digital Industrial Timer Switch
Double-Pole, Single Throw
Indoor Industrial Timer

Please read this manual, before installing your new Sylvania Timer.

   Installation

Step 1
WARNING:

Turn power OFF

 at circuit 

breaker or remove fuse.

Mount case in a vertical position 
using mounting holes provided.

Indoor Timer’s 3 mounting hole location

Mount the timer 

in the desired location using the three mounting holes (A,B,C) provided.  The best 

mounting position for the timer is at eye level with sufficient room for the door cover to swing fully open.

Affix box to wall

The top mounting hole (A) is a slotted type mounting hole, so measure and secure this to the wall with the first (A) screw. 
The head of the screw (or fastener) should be slightly larger than the narrow portion of the slotted hole.
Hang the timer on screw A. Screw timer into the wall using the remaining two mounting holes (B & C) to provide 
a secure permanent mounting for the timer.

Step 4

Study your wiring diagram

 and decide which 

knockouts

 to use. Select the knockouts to be used for your  

wire cable clamp or conduit connector and remove the appropriate knockout. Install the wire cable clamps with locknuts.
You are now ready to mount the timer on the wall. 

Step 3

Back of timer unit

Knockout

BATTERY

A

C

B

Neutral

Ground

Jumper wire

(not included)

BATTERY

120 VAC 

Input Only

Line

   Zip-Set Quick Set-up

Detailed set up and function instructions are on back side of this manual.

Set your area code

Yes- You are DONE!

Find and press “Mode” button, until you see the Zip-Set icon 

Then depress & hold the Clear (Zip-Set) button until the display flashes.

1

2

3

Fast Set Up Instructions for Zip-Set™ Timers

to

ZIP-SET

CLEAR

To set

use “Reverse” / “Forward” buttons and ON/OFF 

to Confirm or Enter.

or

then to set press

Set how many hours after sunset that you wish the fixture to 
turn the power off (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 hrs).

Knockouts

(130mm) W
5.1 inch

(200mm) H
7.9 inch

Indoor timer case

Step 6

Restore power at fuse
box or circuit breaker.
Turn Power ON 

Step 7

Test Timer:
Press ON/OFF
Button

Inner circle is fit for 1/2 (3/8) inch
cable clamp wire connector or
conduit

Outer Circle is fit for a 3/4 inch 
cable 

clamp wire connector or

conduit

Ensure that the timer position and its knockouts are 
in line with your planned wiring. Knockouts
are made to industrial standards: 1/2 , 3/8, or  3/4 inch wire 
cable clamp connectors and locknuts. 
Attach appropriate wire cable clamps to the timer box.

Step 2

Remove 

the old timer, identify wiring and

disconnect wires from the timer you are replacing 
or 

map out a new location

 for your timer. 

When m

ounting the timer, it is important

that it is in an environment which is free from 
excessive contaminant such as oil, moisture, or dirt.

Always mount timer case in a vertical position. 

Do not mount indoor timer where rain

or water can get in.

Positioning Timer

This product has passed 
ETL testing. It is certified  
and 

complies with both 

U.S. and Canadian 

product safety standards.

Thank you for purchasing the SA 306 an  Industrial  40 
Amp digital Timer.
It is an easy to set up and operate industrial timer with 
Zip-Set Auto Sunset On Technology and other 
advanced features.

Features:

 

•  Zip-Set Technology; automatically turns lights on at 
   sunset time – just enter your phone area code.
•  4 independent on/off programmable timers with 1 minute 

setting intervals.

•  Daylight Savings Time (DST) switch.
• Timers can be set to work weekends(2), weekdays(5), or 

all week(7).

•  Random function for security.
•  Manual Override.
•  40 Amp Heavy Duty Relay 

 

Step 5

PRESSURE PLATE

TERMINAL SCREW

MAKE SURE WIRE
INSULATION CLEARS 
PRESSURE PLATE

1. Strip 5/8 inch of the wire insulation.

5/8”

Easy wiring 

2. Unscrew, lift and twist plastic protective cover 
  to access the terminals.
3. Identify your Line and Load wires.
4. Run your wires through the knockouts and 
 cable 

clamp wire connectors (not provided).

5. Connect and tighten the ground wire to
  grounding terminal at bottom of case.   

7.Insert the wire ends under the proper terminal 
  plates and tighten the screws firmly. 
8. Replace the plastic protective cover.

Caution: Only use for 120 VAC 

loading only. Otherwise the 

timer can be damaged.

WIRING: 

Connect in accordance with Local and

National Electrical Codes (NEC). See 

suggested circuit diagram below. DO

NOT USE ALUMINIUM WIRE. 

 

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Zip-set Technology “Sunset Auto on” is easy to program. The clock is set at the factory to the (212) Eastern time zone so you just need to enter 
your area code before using. The timer will automatically adjust for your location to turn your appliances and lighting on at sunset. Your SA 306 will 
automatically adjust to the changing sunset times as the year progresses. 

Your program settings are protected by the integrated back-up battery; even with brown-outs or black-outs, the Zip-set will store settings and turn 
your lights and appliances correctly on at sunset once the electric current resumes.

Zip-Set Technology Auto Sunset On
Illuminated Display and Keypad
Battery Backup (batteries included)

SAFETY WARNING

Ratings:

Total load: 40 Amps Resistive & Inductive, 40 Amps Tungsten & Incandescent, 3 HP, 120VAC 60Hz.

Manufactured by Hardware

Innovations LLC.

Technical Support   888-548-4484

www.hardwareinnovations.com

SA306 - 7 - 2006 V - 2

Made in China

DO NOT USE THE TIMER TO TURN OFF POWER FOR MAINTENANCE
WORK (repairs, removing broken bulbs, etc.). ALWAYS TURN POWER
OFF AT THE SERVICE PANEL BY REMOVING A FUSE OR TRIPPING
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE DOING ANY ELECTRIC REPAIRS.

NEVER SUBMERGE THE UNIT INTO WATER.

WARNINGS:

Risk of electric shock

•    Connect in accordance with Local and National Electrical Codes. 

•    Install by qualified electricians only

•    Do not open or tamper with actual timer.

•    Always connect a ground to the timer case

•    Switch off the circuit breaker before cleaning

•    Keep children away from timer; lock timer case whenever possible. 

Risk of fire

•   Always insure input and load voltage are compatible with timer.

•   Use only proper size AWG wire per your electrical code specification

•   Never USE ALUMINIUM WIRE.   

•   Do not exceed the recommended electrical ratings

Please make the jumper wire according to the load requirement. 

The minimum size wire for a 15 AMP general purpose circuit is 
AWG 14 wire. For 20 AMP circuit, use AWG 12 wire. For larger 

loads such as dryers, use not less than AWG 10 wire and follow 

National Electrical Codes.

Jumper Wire

120 VAC 

Input Only

Load 2

Load 1

120 VAC 

Input Only

Line (Hot)

“The maximum loading of Load 1 and Load 2 in any circumstance

should not exceed the timer’s maximum rating combined load” 

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Model: SA306

Do not remove this plastic protective cover

ALL POWER TO THIS CONTROL MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE 

MAIN PANEL BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS 

SWITCH OR THE EQUIPMENT IT CONTROLS. 

DO NOT USE ALUMINUM WIRES.

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Model: SA306

Do not remove this plastic protective cover

ALL POWER TO THIS CONTROL MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE 

MAIN PANEL BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS 

SWITCH OR THE EQUIPMENT IT CONTROLS. 

DO NOT USE ALUMINUM WIRES.

TO WIRE, UNSCREW, LIFT AND SWING. REPLACE AFTER WIRING.

CAUTION

Zip-Set is pre-set to the 212 area code (New York City) time zone, so if you live in New York within the 212 area code, you are already finished. Simply press 
the “Mode” button to “ZIP” and it will automatically turn on your lights and appliance at sunset and turn off after 6 hours. But if you live in another area code, 
please follow Zip-Set area code instructions.

Do not touch the time setting! It must always be set to the Default Preset Factory Time (NYC - (212) local time) for the zip-set program to work. 

   Setting Zip-Set Telephone Area Code 

Understanding the Zip-Set Mode

Clock Setting 

 (this function is usually used when batteries must be replaced) Set only to Eastern Time- 212 area code.

1.  Press and hold the 

   

  

TIME SET Button

 until the display is flashing.

2.  Press and hold the 

   

 

Forward/Hourly Adjust Button

 to rapidly advance the time forward, or the 

     

Reverse Button

 to rapidly change the time 

backward. Release button when the approximate correct Eastern time is displayed. PM Indicator is on the upper right corner of the display. 

Note:  

While pressing either 

     

Forward/Hourly Adjust

 or 

   

  

Reverse Button

 the minutes will begin at a moderate pace, and then get faster. This will 

help you in setting the time faster and accurately.

3. Press 

the 

    

 

Forward/Hourly Adjust

 or      

Reverse Button

 repeatedly until the correct Eastern time is displayed.

4. Press 

the 

   

  

On/Off/Enter Button

 or wait for approx. 10 seconds to exit time setting mode.

5. Slide 

the

     

 

DST Switch

 to ON to have timer increase the current time by 1 hour for daylight saving time. The DST Indicator is to the right of the display. 

Slide the  

    

DST Switch

 again to turn it off.  Current time will decrease 1 hour.

Calendar Setting 

(This function is usually used when batteries must be replaced)

1.  Press and hold the 

    

 

Calendar/7-5-2 Button

 until “Y 04” (default) flashes on the display.

2. Press 

the 

   

  

Forward/Hourly Adjust

 or the 

   

  

Reverse Button

 to adjust to current year then press 

    

 

On/Off/Enter Button

 or wait for approx. 10 

seconds. The display will show month/date and flash.

3. Press 

the 

    

 

Forward/Hourly Adjust

 or      

Reverse Button

 repeatedly until the correct month/date is displayed.

4. Press 

the 

    

 

On/Off/Enter Button

 or wait for approx. 10 seconds to exit calendar setting mode.

Note:

 While pressing either 

    

 

Forward/Hourly Adjust

 or 

     

Reverse Button

 the date will begin at a moderate pace, and then get faster. This will help 

you in setting the date faster and accurately.

(Figure D)

Battery Installation

 

– This unit comes with 2 x CR2032 batteries for time keeping and back-up. You should replace the batteries every 2 years. To replace the 

batteries, please follow these steps:
1.  Turn power off at circuit breaker to remove fuse.
2.  Use a small Philips screw driver to remove screw holding the battery compartment.
3.  Use a small flat screw driver gently pry the battery door open. Remove the 2 x old CR2032 batteries.
4.  Install 2 x new CR2032 batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that the + and – polarities match up with the diagram printed on the unit.
5.  When the batteries are in place, return the battery door its original position and tighten the screws.
6.  If you find the timer is not running after installing new batteries, you may need to reset it first. Using the point of a pencil or paperclip, press the      

RESET 

Button

 located on the front panel. You will then need to reset the time and date.

   Using Programmable ON and OFF Time Settings

(Figure F)

(Figure E)

The SA 306 has 

4 independent programmable ON/OFF time settings

 so you can turn 

outdoor holiday, landscape and security lighting

, etc. on and off at specific 

times.
1. Press 

     

MODE Button

 until the “PROG” and “1” icons are displayed.

2. Press 

the 

   

 

Calendar/7-5-2 Button

 to select the timer frequency. “7” means the timer will operate all week, “5” for weekdays and “2” for just the weekend.

3. Press 

and 

hold 

the 

    

 

Program Button

 until the display is flashing. (Figure E)

4.  The display will change to show the ON time for program 1 and flash. The ON Icon      will appear. Press the 

    

 

Forward/Hourly Adjust

 or 

     

Reverse

 

Button

 to adjust the ON time.

5.   Press the 

   

 

On/Off/Enter Button

 or wait for approx. 10 seconds. The display will show OFF time, and the Off Icon

 

  

 

will appear.  (Figure F) Press the           

      

Forward/Hourly Adjust

 or 

   

  

Reverse Button

 to adjust OFF time. Press the 

   

  

On/Off/Enter Button

 once more or wait for approx. 10 seconds to 

return to normal mode. Display will change back to show the clock time.

6.  To program 2nd, 3rd or 4th timer, just follow step 1-5 but press  

   

  

MODE Button

 until “PROG” and corresponding (“2”, “3” or “4”) icons are displayed.

NOTE:

 

Do not program the same on and off time when setting programs 1, 2, 3 or 4. You can not set the turn on and turn off to the same time (i.e., Turn on at 5:00 

am and turn off at 5:00 am). Doing so will produce an error message on the display. To resolve the error message, change the off time by at least one minute using 
the forward or reverse button.

Activating the Programmable timer

1. Press 

   

  

MODE Button

 until one of the program icons appears. That programmed timer is now active. (Press the 

     

Program Button

 to view the existing 

preset times).

2.  There is a simpler way to adjust turn on time by pressing the 

   

 

Forward/Hourly Adjust Button

. The turn On can be adjusted by +/-90 minutes.

3.  If you wish, press the 

     

Random Button

 once to activate the random feature. The timer on/off time will flu/-10 to +/-120 minutes randomly. To cancel 

this feature, just press the button again.

Battery Replacement

Setting Clock and Calendar

to

PROG

(

PROG

 1,2,3,or 4)

ZIP-SET

Set your area code

Yes- You are DONE!

Find and press “Mode” button, until you see the Zip-Set icon 

Then depress & hold the Clear (Zip-Set) button until the display flashes.

1

2

3

Fast Set Up Instructions for Zip-Set™ Timers

to

ZIP-SET

CLEAR

To set

use “Reverse” / “Forward” buttons and ON/OFF 

to Confirm or Enter.

or

then to set press

Set how many hours after sunset that you wish the fixture to 
turn the power off (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 hrs).

NOTE:

  When changing batteries, make sure to reset the current time to the correct time in the Eastern time zone. 

When you enter your telephone area code, it will then automatically adjust to the proper time for your location/time zone.

If Reset: Zip-Set must have the area code, year and date and Eastern time entered properly to function.

Zip-Set is the easiest way to set a light or an appliance to automatically turn on at sunset. Just set the phone area code where you live, make sure the Zip-Set 
mode is activated, and you are finished.

(Light OFF)

(Light ON)

Program Times

to

The SA 306 internal clock is pre-set at the factory to the (212-NYC area code) Eastern time zone. (If you live in another area code other than 212- you need to 
change the area code). Simply enter your telephone area code by following these easy steps to have the time adjust to your location:
1.  Press the     

Mode Button

 until “ZIP” appears in the display. (Figure A)

2.  Press and hold the 

    

 

Zip Set/Clear Button

 until the display shows the 3-digit area code input mode (Figure B). 

3.  The 1st digit of the telephone area code should be flashing. Press the 

    

 

Forward/Hourly Adjust

 or 

    

 

Reverse Button

 to adjust it, then press 

  

                 

     

On/Off/Enter Button

 to enter it and edit the next digit. Press the 

    

 

Zip Set/Clear Button

 to go back to / edit the previous digit. Continue until the 

correct telephone area code is displayed. (

Note: 

For special area code time zones see note below) 

4.  Once your telephone area code is entered, select a turn off time for the Zip-Set automatic sunset timer (the default turn off time of 6 should flash) (Figure C). You 

can have the timer turn off 2, 4, 6, 8 ,10, 12, 14 or 16 hours after sunset. While the turn off time is flashing, press the 

    

 

Forward/Hourly Adjust

 to cycle to 

the desired turn off setting, then press 

    

 

On/Off/Enter Button

 to enter it. When DONE appears in the display (Figure D), press 

    

 

On/Off/Enter Button

 to 

confirm or wait 10 seconds. 

5. Press 

    

 

Mode Button

 to Zip (display icon) to confirm the timer is set for ZIP-SET Auto ON at Sunset.

NOTE:

 

(1.) After entering the Area codes for certain states, a “C” may appear next to the telephone area code, indicating a central location in the state. Press Forward or 

Reverse to toggle to W (West) or E (East) and N (North) or S (South) if needed for proper time setting. 

(2.) There are also area codes that may have different time zones; for example the 208 area code; by default will flash PST or by pressing Forward or Reverse will 

toggle to MST)

(3.) Telephone area codes can change and may not appear in the timer’s table. Should that occur, please use the closest adjacent area code to set the timer correctly 

for your location.

(4.) If a new area code was issued after this unit was manufactured or if you enter an invalid/nonexistent area code, you will get an error message stating 'AREA CODE 

NOT FOUND'. Enter the closest correct area code for zip set mode to function properly.

(5.) If the clock/calendar is not correct or time is lost after replacing batteries, zip-Set mode will not function properly. Please see Setting Clock and Calendar (below).

   Timer Operation

Manual Override

To override the On or Off settings, press the 

     

On/Off Button

. The override setting will not change the next timed event.

Activate the Zip-Set Sunset timer

1. Press the 

     

MODE Button

 until "ZIP" icon is displayed. The Zip-Set sunset timer is set and active.

2. SA 306 once properly set, knows the sunset time of your location. It will automatically turn on at sunset and turn off after your selected duration time of 2,4,6,8,10, 12, 14 or 

16 hrs.(see  ZIP-Set Telephone Area Code Setting)

3. Press the 

     

Random Button

 once to activate the random feature so the timer on/off time will fluctuate b/-10 minutes to +/-120 minutes randomly. To cancel this 

feature, just press the button again 

(

random disappears

)

When your home or office is left unattended, this is an excellent security feature to simulate 

household activity and random should be activated.

Activate the Programmable timer

1. Press 

    

MODE Button

 until the wanted program icon (

PROG

 1,2,3,or 4) is displayed and the chosen timer program will be activated.

2. Press the 

    

Random Button

 once to activate the random feature so the timer on/off period will fluctuate b/-10 minutes to +/-120 minutes randomly. To cancel 

this feature, just press the button again (random disappears).

Turn off all timer functions:

If you don’t want to use any timer functions, just press the 

     

MODE Button

 until "OFF" is displayed.

Confirm timer settings for 

    

ON/OFF: 

Press 

     

MODE

, select program then press 

     

PROGRAM button

.

RANDOM

to

OFF

to

PROG

RANDOM

PROGRAM

then

to

Battery 

Installation

NOTE:

 Display and keypad will illuminate when any key is activated

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