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Simple To Set Timer (SST) 

Setup & Operation Instructions

English

Symbols

NOTE:

 Alerts user to important operating func-

tionality or installation instructions.

c

WARNING:

 Alerts user to the presence of elec-

tricity which may pose a risk of shock or other 

hazard.

g

DIAL:

 Indicates user is required to turn the timer 

dial to the appropriate position.

For help setting up or operating the SST timer, please 

call Rain Bird toll-free Technical Support at:

1-800- RAIN BIRD (800-724-6247) 

or visit www.rainbird.com

Normal Operation ...............................................8

Not Watering ..................................................................8
Watering Now ................................................................8
Rain Delay ........................................................................8
Seasonal Adjust .............................................................8
Error Detected................................................................8

Manual Operation.......................................8

Water All Zones ...................................................8
Water One Zone ..................................................8

Troubleshooting .........................................9

Watering Issues ...................................................9
Electrical Issues ...................................................9

Installation .................................................2

Tools and Supplies Needed ................................2
Step 1. Mount Timer ...........................................2
Step 2. Connect Power ........................................2

Indoor Timer ...................................................................2
Outdoor Timer ...............................................................2

Step 3. Connect Valve Wires To Timer ................3

Valve Connections ........................................................3
Timer Connections .......................................................3

Step 4. Verify System Operation ........................4

Battery Pull Tab ..............................................................4
Apply Power ...................................................................4
Test Watering ..................................................................4

Optional Accessories ..........................................5

Rain Sensor .....................................................................5
Master Valve Or Pump Start Relay ..........................5

Controls and Indicators ...............................6
Setting the Timer ........................................7

Step 1. Set Clock..................................................7
Step 2. Set Date ...................................................7
Step 3. Schedule Watering .................................7

Set Start Time and Run Time .....................................7
Select Watering Days ...................................................7
Select Watering Times Per Day.................................7

Optional Features ...............................................7

Multiple Start Times .....................................................7
Seasonal Adjust .............................................................7
Rain Delay ........................................................................8

Summary of Contents for SST-900i

Page 1: ...ay 8 Seasonal Adjust 8 Error Detected 8 Manual Operation 8 Water All Zones 8 Water One Zone 8 Troubleshooting 9 Watering Issues 9 Electrical Issues 9 Installation 2 Tools and Supplies Needed 2 Step 1...

Page 2: ...unit and drive a screw through the center hole as shown use the supplied wall anchors if necessary 1 8 GAP SCREW INDOOR MODEL SHOWN Step 2 Connect Power c c WARNING DO NOT plug in or apply power to t...

Page 3: ...the field Connect a color coded wire from the direct burial cable to either wire on the valve Connect the remaining wire on each valve to a common wire which then connects to the timer NOTE Use water...

Page 4: ...n main power supply or plug the power cord into a waterproof receptacle NOTE Do not plug the timer into a socket that is con trolled by a secondary ON OFF light switch or GFI outlet Test Watering Turn...

Page 5: ...y at the water source Using a direct burial cable connect one of the wires from the master valve or pump start relay to the timer termi nal marked MSTR VALVE Using a direct burial cable connect the re...

Page 6: ...DOWN ARROWS Use UP DOWN arrows on left or right keys to set clock date run time etc AUTO RUN Set dial here to run all pro grammed settings OFF Turns off all watering RAIN DELAY Delays watering up to...

Page 7: ...blue WATERING TIMES PER DAY buttons to select the number of times per day to water WATERING DAYS WATERING TIMES PER DAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY ZONE OFF ONE TIME TWO...

Page 8: ...ining Current Time Seasonal Adjust Screen displays the percentage adjust ment for all zones All Durations Adjusted Season Adjust Error Detected If an error is detected the affected zone is displayed E...

Page 9: ...timer should resume normal operation Note date and time must be re entered after reset Watering cycles do not shut off Debris trapped in valve Flush the valve by temporarily opening the dump hole and...

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