ITEM #0141224
MODEL #TM-097
PACKAGE CONTENTS
IN-WALL TIMER
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• This product is guaranteed to be free of defects for
a limited period of one year from 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
HELPFUL TIPS
• In case of an operational failure of the timer, use a
paper clip and insert into the RESET hole to clear all
the settings and restart.
Please read and understand this entire manual before
attempting to assemble, operate or install the product.
WARRANTY
• 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.
CAUTION
• Do not attach a device that exceeds the unit ratings
as described in the Safety Information section of this
manual.
• Wattage of lamps or appliances controlled must NOT
exceed rated capacity.
• FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
• Installation by a licensed electrician to local, state
and national codes is recommended.
• Remove wall plate and make sure both hot and
neutral wires are present in the junction box. If both
wires are not present, additional wiring will be
necessary before installation can be completed.
• Check that all wire connections are secure.
• Place all wires inside junction box. Fit timer into
junction box.
• Reconnect electrical power.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Timer turns
ON/OFF at
incorrect
times or
skips some
of the
programmed
times.
1. Programmed
event(s) are
incorrect.
2. Timer is in
RANDOM mode,
which varies
switching times
up to 15 minutes
(to give your home
a “lived-in” look).
1. Press
PROGRAM
button to review the
settings and revise
them as necessary.
See OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. If you don’t want to
keep the timer in
RANDOM mode,
press MODE to
change to AUTO
mode.
The attached
device turns
off
immediately
after being
turned on.
The timer is wired
incorrectly.
Disconnect wires,
remove timer,
re-install per the
instruction manual. If
problem persists,
contact certified
electrician.
LCD screen
is blank.
The included
rechargeable
battery has lost its
charge.
Battery will
automatically
recharge after
installation.
LCD screen
is on but
attached
device is off.
The light or
attached device
itself may be
switched OFF.
Make sure the light
or attached device is
switched ON.
Warning: To avoid fire and/or shock, turn off power.
Make sure the power is off before wiring. If you are
unsure or uncomfortable with installation, contact a
licensed electrician.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A
B
2. Operating the Time Switch
Press the MODE button repeatedly to set the timer
to Automatic, Random or Manual (ON or OFF) mode.
NOTE: For the time switch to run programmed
events, it must be set to “AUTO” mode.
• AUTO — runs all events automatically, according
to the schedule you have set. The word “AUTO”
appears in the display.
• RDM (Random) - Timer will randomly turn devices
ON/OFF within15 minutes 5 times per day. This is
a security feature in which ON and OFF times
randomly, creating a more “lived-in” look.
• MANUAL (ON or OFF) — turns always ON or OFF
only when user presses the ON or OFF button.
The display is blank, showing neither RDM nor
AUTO.
4. Setting Programs
Timer has up to 7 customizable ON/OFF Event
Settings to turn devices on and off at different times
and on different days as programmed.
1. Press MODE repeatedly until the display
shows AUTO.
6. Clearing (Deleting) an Event
1. Press the PROGRAM button as many times as
necessary to locate the setting you want to clear.
2. Press and hold the SET/RE for 3 seconds button.
3. When finished, press the TIME button to return
the display to the time of day.
5. Reviewing Events Programmed
1. In the current time display, press the PROGRAM
button repeatedly to check your settings.
2. When finished, press the TIME button to return
the display to the time of day.
3/4”
(1.9cm)
Strip Length:
1. Insert the ground or bare wire(s) into the hole(s)
labeled “G” (near green screw) (see figure 3).
2.
The timer requires a
neutral wire connection
or the timer will not work.
(1) If the neutral (white)
wire has an appropriate
length, strip and twist
together the ends of the
neutral (white) wires and
insert into the holes
labeled N (near silver
screw). (see figure
3-2-1).
(2) If the neutral wire from
the wall box is short
and does not reach the
timer, use the enclosed
jumper kit to extend the
wire connection. Begin
by connecting one end
ON
4-2
6. Press the " " or " " button until the display shows
the current DAY then press SET/RE button.
7. Press the " " or " " button until the display shows
the current HOUR then press SET/RE button.
8. Press the " " or " " button until the display shows
the current MINUTE then press SET/RE button to
complete time setting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Setting the Clock
1. Open the door.
2. Press TIME button.
3. Display will flash for a 15 seconds. If no other
action taken, clock may engage with the incorrect
time.
4. Press the " " or " " button until the display shows
the current YEAR then press SET/RE button.
5. Press the " " or " " button until the display shows
the current MONTH then press SET/RE button.
2. Press the PROGRAM
button once. The display
will look as shown at the
right.
The
"
" in
the
lower right hand corner
indicates that you are now
programming EVENT 1
which you want your
device turned ON.
3. Press the SET/RE button to set up the time.
4. Press th
e " " or " "
button repeatedly until the
display shows the DAY(s) when you want
then
press SET/RE button
.
The options are:
• All days of the week (MO TU WE TH FR SA SU)
• Individual days of the week (MO, etc.)
• Weekdays only (MO TU WE TH FR)
• Weekends only (SA SU)
5.
Press th
e " " or " "
button repeatedly until the
display shows the HOUR when you want
then
press SET/RE button
.
6.
Press th
e " " or " "
button repeatedly until the
display shows the MINUTE when you want
then
press SET/RE button
.
7.
Repeat Steps 3, 4, 5, 6 to set the OFF time for
Event 1
Two kinds of settings can cause the timer to work in
an unexpected way:
- Set up events in progressive order of time (for
example, 8:00 pm ON, 9:00 pm ON, 10:00 pm
ON — NOT 8:00 pm ON, 10:00 pm ON, 9:00 pm
ON).
- Do not overlap event times (for example, 8:00 pm
ON /12:00 pm OFF, and 9:00 pm ON / 11:00 pm
OFF).
ON
3. Installing In-Wall Timer:
Begin by loosening all screws.
3
Hot wire
Load
wire
Neutral
Neutral
Ground
Ground wire (Green)
Neutral wire (White)
Load wire (Black)
Hot wire (Black)
Wall
3. Overriding Timer Settings
The ON or OFF buttons
override the current
programmed events. To
override the current
program (either ON or OFF),
press the ON or OFF button.
NOTE: If the timer is not in
“Manual (ON or OFF)” mode,
it will obey the next programmed event. This allows
the user to manually turn a light on and allow the
program to shut the light back off at a preset time.
AM
ON
AUTO
SU
PROGRAM
SET/RE
TIME
MODE
ON
OFF
reset
3
C
D
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
PART
1
1
A
B
Timer
Wall plate
0.748 in. - 2
C
Mounting screws (Wall box)
0.33 in. - 2
D
Mounting screws (Wall plate)
* Tools Required for Assembly (not included):
flathead screwdriver.
Before initial use, if LCD screen is blank, connect with
power for at least 30 minutes to charge the internal
battery. After the screen displays, the unit is ready for
programming.
1. This device is to be installed in a wall box measuring
at least 3 in. x 2 in. x 2-1/2 in. (standard single gang
electrical wall box) and wired in
accordance with National Electrical
Code.
2. Straighten each conductor and strip 3/4 in.
of insulation from each wires.
3-6
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
THIS TIMER IS FOR USE WITH A 125 V AC POWER
SOURCE.
125 V AC / 60 Hz
DO NOT ATTACH A DEVICE THAT EXCEEDS THE
UNIT RATINGS:
15 A / 1,875 Resistive
(General Purpose)
8 A / 1,000 W Tungsten
(Incandescent)
8.3 A / 996 W Standard Ballast
(Fluorescent)
500 VA Ballast
(Electronic)
1/2 HP
(Horsepower Motor)
TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH, TURN OFF
POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER AND TEST THAT
POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
The spare
(white) wire.
3-2-2
7. Restore power by flipping the breaker to the “on”
position or re-installing the fuse to the circuit.
3-2-1
of the supplied wire (white) to the neutral wires
from the wall and secure it with a wire nut.
Then, insert the two neutral (white) wires into
the holes labeled N (near silver screw) (see
figure 3-2-2).
3. Insert the hot wire into the hole labeled “L-I” (near
brass screw) (see figure 3).
4. Insert the load wire into the hole labeled “L-O”
(near brass screw). The screw terminal accepts
14AWG-12AWG copper wire (12AWG maximum).
(see figure 3).
5. Tighten all screws firmly
(see figure 3-5).
6. Carefully fold wire into
wall box and mount timer
(A) into wall box using
mounting screws (CC),
then attach the wall plate
using the mounting
screws (DD). (see figure 3-6).
AB16775
Printed in China
