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Model 96012

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  Watering stations

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  Indicates when next  

watering cycle will start

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  Manual watering is on

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  How often timer will 

water in interval mode

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  Cycle start times

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  Timer is in set mode

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  Rain delay is on

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  Timer is watering

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  Battery tray

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  LCD screen—displays setting and watering program for timer

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  Function dial—turns to set watering program

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  CLEAR button—clears individual settings of program

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  + – buttons—advance or reverse settings

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  < > buttons—move cursor to different settings

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  ENTER/MANUAL button—selects setting or turns on rain  

delay when in AUTO

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  RESET—clears all programmed settings

InstallatIon

1.  Attach manifold to an outdoor hose faucet.
2.  Secure manifold to wall using the mounting hardware and  

instructions provided.

3.  Attach up to 4 valves to the manifold outlets (the valves are 

electronically operated and must be attached to the timer for 
proper operation).

4.  Connect the wire from each valve to one of the numbered ports on  

the back of the timer. The numbers 1 through 4 are the “STATIONS” 
used while programming your timer.

5.  Install two AA alkaline batteries into the battery tray (battery tray  

may be removed by pulling out to the left).

Please ensure that the valves are attached to the timer before installing 
batteries. Once the batteries are installed the timer will immediately begin 
a start-up sequence.  A countdown from 150 down to 0 will begin on the 
display and will take a few minutes. Your timer can be programmed during 
the countdown, but the valves cannot be actuated until it is completed.
6.  Create your timer program. 
7.  Slide timer onto the manifold mounting bracket.
8.  Turn on hose faucet.
9.  If valves are placed on the two outer positions on the manifold,  

the manifold shut-off’s must be opened.

Mounting the Manifold to the Wall

1.  Attach support rod to manifold by inserting it into the two mounting 

holes on the back of the manifold.

2.  Mark where support rod touches the wall.
3.  Drill a pilot hole using a 6.35 mm drill bit.
4.  Attach the support rod using the screw provided. 

Installing The Batteries

1.  Remove the tray on the side of the timer by sliding it out.
2.  Insert two AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries (not included) and replace the tray

Low battery icon will appear when batteries need replacing. Replace 
batteries within 30 seconds or timer programming will be lost.
Tip: Remove batteries when timer is not in use for extended periods.

ProgrammIng

Rotate the dial to positions indicated for setup.

1. Turn Dial to Set Clock 

1.  Press the + button to advance clock time (hold button for quick 

advance). Press the – button to reverse clock time (hold button for quick 
advance). *Keep in mind am/pm.

2.  Press ENTER or turn the knob to accept clock time.

2. Turn Dial to Set Day

1.  Use the < and > buttons to move cursor (blinking line) over current day.
2. Press ENTER or turn dial to accept the day.

3. Turn Dial to Start Time 

Each start time cycles through all watering stations (1, 2, 3, and 4). Cycle A 
is for if you want to water once a day. Add Cycle B if you want to water two 
times a day (2 different start times). Add Cycle C if you want to water three 
times a day (3 different start times).
1.  Use < and > buttons to select start time A, B, or C. 
2.  Press ENTER to edit start time.
3.  Use the + and – buttons to set desired start time.   

* Keep in mind am/pm.

4.  Press ENTER to accept the setting.
5.  Repeat steps 1 through 4 for B and C if you want to water more than 

once a day. 

To clear a start time:
1.  Use the < and > buttons to move the cursor over cycle letter (A, B, C).
2.  Press ENTER to select.
3.  Press CLEAR.
EXAMPLE: If cycle A is set for 6:00 am, then at 6:00 am your first valve will 
turn on and run for its duration, then it will turn off and the second station 
will automatically turn on and run for its duration. 

4. Turn Dial to Run Time

Set watering duration from 1 to 240 minutes for up to 4 stations. 
1.  Use the < and > buttons to select the run time for valves stations  

1, 2, 3, or 4. 

2.  Press ENTER after each selected Station. [ ] will appear around the 

Stations selected to water. 

3.  Press CLEAR to deselect a Station. 
Or
1.  Use the + and – buttons to increase or decrease the number of  

minutes to water.

2.  Press ENTER to accept the setting. 
3.  Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each station you would like to water.

5. Turn Dial to How Often

Select which days to water or every 1 to 14 days. All stations and cycles 
will water on selected days.

1.  Use the < and > buttons to select which days to water Sunday  

through Saturday. 

2.  Press ENTER after each selected day. [_] will appear around days 

selected to water.

3.  Press CLEAR to deselect a day.
Or select INTERVAL. 1 is every day, 2 is every other day etc. up to 14 days.
1.  Use the + and – buttons to increase and decrease the number of days.
2.  Press ENTER to accept the setting.

6. Turn Dial to Auto

Timer waters according to programmed start time(s), run time(s), on the 
programmed days or interval; this is where you want the dial to have your 
program run.

Manual Watering

Allows you to water immediately without interrupting the set cycle(s).
1.  Press the MANUAL button when dial is turned to AUTO 
2.  Press ENTER to run all stations once as previously  

programmed in RUN TIME section. Or, use the < and >  
buttons to select which station(s) to manually water.

3.  Press ENTER when cursor is over desired watering station. 
4.  Use + and – buttons to set from 1 to 240 minutes  
  * There will be a 6 second delay till your cycle will begin 

Screen will flash between clock and minutes remaining  
on cycle. To remove manual watering and resume  
programmed cycle press CLEAR.

Rain Delay

Delay watering cycle during precipitation to conserve water.
1.  When in AUTO, press + button for 24 hrs, 48 hrs, or 72 hrs.

Screen will flash between clock and hours remaining before  
programmed cycle resumes. To remove rain delay, press CLEAR,  
or turn dial to OFF and then back to AUTO.

Off

Off stops the timer from watering and clears Rain Delay.

troubleshootIng

Water does not come on at desired time. Check if:

 

Clock is set to correct time including AM and PM.

 

Start time is set to desired time including AM and PM.

 

Start times begin after previous watering cycle has run  

 

  through all stations and set durations.

 

Rain Delay is on (DELAY appears on left side of screen if on).

Timer does not water. Check if:

 

Timer is set to AUTO.

 

Batteries are low.

 

Clock is set to correct time including AM and PM.

 

Rain Delay is on (DELAY appears on left side of screen if on).

 

Valve plugs are inserted in the correct corresponding timer outlet.

Water won’t turn off. Check if:

 

Watering duration is set to desired time.

 

Start times begin after previous watering cycle has run  

 

  through all stations and set duration.

Working Water Pressure

Minimum: 172KPa Maximum: 690KPa

Working Temperature

Maximum: Do not exceed 48.9 °C  
Minimum: Keep from freezing

Warnings:

For outdoor use with cold water only.

automatIc Yard 

WaterIng sYstem 

InstructIons

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Controls up to 4 stations (comes with 2 valves  

  that control stations, purchase additional  
  valves separately).

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Up to 3 start times per day (cycles A,B,C).

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Waters from 1-240 minutes per start time  

  (per valve).

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For outdoor use with cold water only.

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Orbit

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 Irrigation Products, Inc.

North Salt Lake, UT 84054  USA

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  Clock, start time, and  

watering duration

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  AM or PM for clock  

and start time

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  Low battery

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  Indicates numbers in clock  

section as hours, minutes,  

or days

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  Days of the week

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  Interval watering mode

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Product Includes:

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 (2) End Plugs

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 (1) #14 Round Head Screw

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 (1) 18.41 cm. Support Rod

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