VII. Troubleshooting
16
Problem
1. All valves do not turn on
automatically
2. Cannot Program
3. Timer Skips a Cycle
4. No Displays
5. Valve stays on
6. Valve will not turn on
7. Timer Displays
SHORT
8. Timer Displays
SENSOR
9. Timer Displays
SHORT
with no valve
Correction
1. Verify program. Use Special Features Review option.
2. Check valve common wire for proper hook-up.
3. Check for shorted valve, refer to Special Protection Section
V
, “
Electronic Fuse
”.
4. Check RAIN SENSOR status; refer to
Sensor Override
, set to Off.
5. Check to see if Seasonal Adjustment (%). is set to 00%.
6. Verify that transformer is plugged in.
1. Remove battery (check voltage). Disconnect power to timer for 1 min.
2. Reconnect power and reprogram. Reconnect good 9 volt alkaline battery.
1. Verify start times, valve run times and water days.
1. Remove battery (check voltage). Disconnect power to timer for 1 min.
2. Reconnect power and reprogram. Reconnect good 9 volt alkaline battery.
1. Verify valve run times.
2. Disconnect valve; check for manual bleed closure.
3. Disconnect wire to valve. If still on, valve is bad.
4. Check for manual mode; place timer in
OFF Position
.
5. Check solenoids for obstructions or wiring shorts.
6. Check valve for rocks or other obstructions, or torn or damaged diaphragm.
7. Unplug transformer from wall outlet.
1. Verify start times, valve run times and water days.
2. Make sure dial is not in
OFF Position
.
3. Verify program, refer to
Special Features Review
Option.
4. Make sure common wire and valve wire are connected.
5. Check solenoid and valve bleed tube.
6. Check for shorted valve, refer to Special Protection, Section
V
, “
Electronic Fuse
”.
7. Check RAIN SENSOR status; refer to
Sensor Override
, set to Off.
1. Note valve number flashing.
2. Examine wiring connections for breaks or bad connections. Repair and reconnect.
3. Examine solenoid for shorted connections. Repair and reconnect.
4. Make sure solenoid rating does not exceed capacity of timer.
5. To reset, turn dial to
Run
.
This means that your rain switch sensor was triggered. If your sensor is enabled, make sure
you have a sensor hooked up.
1. You have experienced a power glitch.
2. You have exceeded the 24 VA max. load of the timer.
3. Clear this display by turning the dial.
