It is always helpful to plan your watering schedule on
paper before beginning the programming steps. You will
have a record of your watering schedule and station loca-
tions which can be kept with your GreenKeeper 212 after
it is installed. A watering schedule form is provided on
page 12 for you to fill out.
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Guidelines For Watering
There are several factors to be considered when decid-
ing when and how long to water. For example, the soil
type (i.e., clay, loam, etc.), the part of the landscape
being watered, climate conditions and the type of sprin-
klers being used. Because of these variables, we cannot
provide an exact schedule to follow, but here are some
general watering guidelines to help you get started.
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Water early in the morning, one to two hours before
sunrise. You will have the best water pressure at this
time and the water can soak into the plant root zone
while evaporation is minimal. Watering during mid-day
or in the evening may cause plant damage or mildew.
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Watch for signs of under- or over-watering and make
program adjustments immediately.
Filling Out The Watering Schedule Form
When filling out this form, use a pencil so changes can be
easily made. Carefully remove the page from the booklet
to use as a guide during programming. After installing the
controller, fold the form in half and store it in the pocket
behind the controller.
Refer to the example form shown on the opposite page
and fill out your form in a similar manner with the follow-
ing information:
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Location
- Identify the location of each watering sta-
tion and the type of plant being watered.
Note:
Enter the following information for each pro-
gram. If the program is not needed, leave its informa-
tion column blank.
•
Watering Day Schedule
- For a Calendar schedule,
indicate which day(s) of the week watering is desired.
For an Interval schedule indicate the desired Interval
number. For Odd or Even days, simply mark the
appropriate box.
•
Station Run Time
- Indicate the amount of run time
(1 minute to 4 hours) for each station. Write
“
Off
”
for
any station which you do not want to operate in the
program.
•
P
rogram Start Times
- Indicate the time of day to
start the program. Each program can have 1 to 4 start
times per watering day.
Planning Your Watering Schedule
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