ITEM #0155671
MODEL #TM-087
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TIMER
1. Button Layout
1. Mode: Press to select the
desired working
mode.
2. “- ” : Press to scroll
down or reduce
the time displayed.
3. “+” : Press to scroll up
or increase the time displayed.
4. Program: Press to enter programming mode, or to
review programs that have been input.
5. Time: Press to set the clock.
6. Resume: Press to erase the current program.
7. RESET: Press to reset all functions.
NOTE: Press the RESET button to clear all
functions, then go to the following settings.
Call customer service at 1-866-994-4148,
8 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST, Monday - Thursday,
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST, Friday.
WARRANTY
TROUBLESHOOTING
• For information on product warranty please call
customer service at 1-866-994-4148, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
EST, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST,
Friday.
• This product is guaranteed to be free of defects for
a limited period of one year form the date of
purchase.
• If the product suddenly malfunctions and is not
damaged by external factors or personal reasons
within the one year warranty limit from the day of
purchase, the product maybe considered for repair.
If the product is damaged due to natural disaster like
fire, lightning, flood, hurricane, etc., the product will
not be considered for repair.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
The devices
do not turn
OFF and ON
at the
desired time.
The timer is
programmed
incorrectly.
Check to make sure
the timer is
programmed
correctly or insert an
object, such as
toothpick or pencil,
into the reset hole
and reprogram.
Make sure the light
or device is on.
2. Setting the clock
1. Press the Time button (5). Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to set the current year.
2. Press the Time button (5). Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to set the current month.
3. Press the Time button (5). Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to set the current date.
HELPFUL TIPS
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not attach a device that exceeds the unit ratings
as described in the Safety Information section of this
manual.
Please read and understand this entire manual before
use.
RATINGS:
125 V, 60 Hz, 15 A, 1,875W general purpose
125 V, 60 Hz, 15 A, 1,875W resistive
8A, 1,000 W tungsten
500 VA electronic ballast
120 V, 60 Hz, 8.3 A standard ballast
1/2 HP
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Plug directly into an electrical outlet.
• Do not use in wet locations.
• Use indoors only.
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3. Programming the ON and OFF times
1. Press the Program button (4) to enter
programming mode.
4. Press the Time button
(5). Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to set the
daylight savings time
(DST) function to AUTO
mode or OFF mode.
NOTE: When DST is set
to AUTO, the
programmed time will increase 1 hour on the
second Sunday in March, at 02:00 AM every
year. The programmed time will be reduced by
1 hour on the first Sunday in November, at 02:00
AM every year.
5. Press the Time button (5). Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to set the current hour.
6. Press the Time button (5). Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to set the current minute.
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8. Press the Time button
(5). Press the “+” or“-”
buttons (2 & 3) to adjust
the sunrise time; the
setting range is ± 2 hrs.
Press the Resume
button (6) if you want to
keep the original sunrise
setting.
9. Press the Time button
(5). Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to adjust
the sunset time; the
setting range is ± 2 hrs.
Press the Resume
button (6) if you want to
keep the original sunset
setting.
10. Press the Time button (5) once more to finish.
The timer will go back to standby mode.
2. Press the Time button
(5) to begin setting the
program ON time (the
time that you want the
timer to control the
device(s) that are
plugged into the unit).
3. Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to set the days for the timer to
control the device(s) plugged into the unit:
- Every day and individual days
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Weekdays
-
Weekends
4. Press the Time button (5). Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to set the hours you wish the
timer to control the device(s) plugged into the unit:
- 12-Hour Clock AM/PM
-
Sunrise/Sunset
NOTE: If you select Sunrise/Sunset as the
programmed ON time, press the Program
button (4) to continue programming OFF setting.
5. Press the Time button (5). Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to set the minute you wish the
timer to control the device(s) plugged into the unit.
7. Press the Time button
(5) again to set the
Astronomic function.
Press the “+” or “-”
buttons (2 & 3) to select
from the three areas
where you live based on
the map 2-7: North,
Central, or South.
2-7
North
South
Central
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NOTE: Pressing the Resume button (6) will
cancel the setting.
6. Press the Program
button (4) to begin
setting the program OFF
time (the time that you
want the timer to stop
controlling the device(s)
plugged into the unit).
Follow the same
procedure given for
setting the program ON time.
NOTE: You can program seven different ON and
OFF times in this timer. Once finished, press the
Program button (4) to return the timer to standby
mode. If no button is pushed for 30 seconds, the
timer will automatically return to standby mode.
3. ON RDM - The timer will
turn ON and remain ON
until the next contrary
programmed RDM event.
When RDM is set to ON,
the timer will turn
ON/OFF at the
programmed times ± 30
minutes.
4. OFF - The timer will turn OFF and stay OFF until
another mode is selected.
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5. OFF AUTO - The timer
will turn OFF and
remain OFF until the
next scheduled ON
time.
6. OFF RDM - The timer
will turn OFF and
remain OFF until the
next contrary
programmed RDM event.
NOTE: To review the
programs that have
been input, press the
Program button (4).
Before initial use, plug the timer in for at least 30
minutes to charge the internal battery. After the screen
displays, the unit is ready for programming.
4. Manual Override
Press the Mode button (1) to select the desired timer
mode.
1. ON - The timer is in continuous ON mode.
2. ON AUTO - The timer
will turn ON and remain
ON until the next
programmed OFF time.
AB13550
Printed in China
Item: 155671(TM-087)
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