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Install the remote 3-way switch in its box and install wall plate. 

i. 

Turn the power back on at the service panel.
Do the following test with the remote switch in each of its 2 posi-

j. 

tions: Press the 

ON/OFF

 button on the timer several times. Each 

time that you push the 

ON/OFF

 button, the timer should “click” 

and the controlled light or device (the “load”) should turn on or 
off. If so, proceed to Step 

K

.

If the timer clicks but the load does not operate, re-check your 

 

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wiring and make sure the load is functional.
If the timer clicks but the load only operates when the remote 

 

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switch is in one of its 2 positions, you need to turn off the 
power at the service panel, then reverse wires “A” and “B.” You 
can reverse wires “A” and “B” at the remote switch wall box, or 
you can reverse wires “A” and “B” where they connect to the 
red and blue wires of the timer. Then turn power back on at the 
service panel and repeat Step 

J

.   

Verify that the controlled load turns on or off each time that the 

k. 

remote switch is operated.

If a Multiple Switch Setup:

Multi-switch applications using the EI400 Series timer are wired 
differently than when using conventional toggle switches. Read the 
following installation instructions carefully.

Multiple timers may be mounted in an unlimited number of adja-

• 

cent junction box slots.
No derating is required for multiple timers. 

• 

For a three-switch setup:

For four or more switch setups:

Use the preceding 3-switch installation diagram and wire 4-way 
switches between the two 3-way switches.

NOTE: The remote switch(es) may not function reliably when the 
accumulated wire length to the remote switch(es) exceeds 100 
feet or if the wiring to the remote switch(es) is buried under-
ground. Contact Intermatic Customer Service for details.
NOTE: Used remote switches from a previous conventional instal-
lation may not function reliably with an electronic timer. Try a 
brand new remote switch if function is intermittent.

ADDITIONAL WIRE

LOAD

NEUTRAL

TWO 3-WAY SWITCHES

RED

BLUE

TIMER

BLACK

LINE

The Timer’s set-up procedure navigates through whether to set a 3-min-
ute shut-off warning and whether to lock the timer setting function.

Setting the WARNing Option:

Open the front cover.

1. 

Press the 

2. 

Pause 

and 

ON/OFF 

buttons and hold for  

5 seconds. The display shows the WARNing menu.
Release the buttons.

3. 

Press the 

4. 

button to advance through the WARNing 

options, identified as the following words appear on the display: 

Off

• 

 — the warning function is turned OFF.

Beep

• 

 — when the timer reaches 3-minutes before shut-off, 

it will “beep” three times every 30 seconds until shut-off. A 

bell

” icon will appear on the display. 

Flash

• 

 — when the timer reaches 3-minutes before shut-off, it 

will flash the controlled lights (or other circuit) for 1 second. 
A “

sunburst

” icon will appear on the display.

All

• 

 — when the timer reaches 3-minutes before shut-off, it will 

both “beep” 3 times and flash the controlled 
lights (or other circuit). The beeper will con-
tinue to beep 3 times every 30 seconds until 
shut-off. Both “

bell

” and “

sunburst

” icons 

and the word “ALL” appear on the display (as shown).

Select the WARNing option you want.

5. 

4 – Set Up the Timer

The single lithium CR2 battery operates the ON/OFF 

• 

function (“click-click”) and maintains the display. The 
screen flashes “BATT” and “REPL” when the battery is 
getting low.
The battery may be changed without removing AC power. 

• 

The timer settings remain in memory indefinitely without battery or 

• 

AC power.
To test the battery, press the 

• 

ON/OFF

 button. The timer should “click.”

Replace the battery per Section 1 Instructions as soon as possible 

• 

after the “BATT” and “REPL” messages appear.
Do not leave exhausted battery in shut-off timer. (Risk of leakage.)

• 

Replace only with Panasonic Type CR2 lithium battery or equivalent 

• 

CR2 battery approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Dispose of the used battery promptly according to local regulations. 

• 

Keep battery away from children. Do not disassemble and do not 
dispose of battery in fire.

About the Battery

Press the 

6. 

Pause

 button once to save your choice. 

The screen advances to the Lock menu.

Setting the LOCKing Option:

Press the 

7. 

button to advance through the LOCKing options: 

None

• 

 — no locking function is set.

Pause

• 

 — users cannot use the Pause function to suspend the 

timer countdown.

Time

• 

 — users can review but not change the time setting. 

Users can adjust a running countdown, but may not exceed 
the locked shut-off setting.

All

• 

 — both the pause and setting or changing of the timer’s 

shut-off setting are locked.

Select “NONE”.

8. 

Set the timer interval you want. (Refer to 

9. 

Section 5

 below.) This 

must be done before selecting a LOCKing option.
After you have set the timer, select the LOCKing option you want.

10. 

Press the 

11. 

Pause

 button once to save your choice. The screen returns 

to the function underway when set-up began — either OFF or ON.

The Shut-Off Timer can be set to keep the connected load powered 
ON for any duration from 1 second up to 24 hours.

Open the front cover.

1. 

NOTE:

 Make sure timer setting is not locked before trying to set 

the timer. (Refer to 

Section 4

 above.)

Press the 

2. 

ON/OFF 

button to make sure the display shows “OFF”.

Press and hold the 

3. 

+

 and 

– 

buttons at the same 

time. The display shows 5 minutes 0 seconds, then 
displays larger intervals up to 24 hours 0 minutes.
Release the 

4. 

+

 and 

– 

buttons at or near the time you want to set.

Fine-tune the setting as necessary by pressing and holding either 

5. 

the 

+

 or 

– 

button till the display shows the exact time you want.

NOTE:

 After you have held the 

or 

– 

button for a few seconds, 

the display “speeds up” in making the adjustment.

Release the 

6. 

+

 or 

– 

button. The display shows the timer setting for 2 

seconds to confirm your selection, then saves it.

5 – Set the Timer

Press on the cover to turn the timer ON, where the load is powered 
ON and the timer is counting down to shutting OFF 
the load according to its setting. The display shows:

Remaining time till shut-off.

 

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An 

 

-

ON light bulb

 icon, indicating that the load 

is powered ON.
Optional (if set): the 

 

-

bell

 icon, indicating that — with 3 min-

utes remaining till powering OFF — the beep alarm will beep 
every 30 seconds as a shut-off a warning.
Optional (if set): the 

 

-

sunburst

 icon, indicating that — with 3 

minutes remaining till powering OFF — the controlled load 
(probably lights) will flash once as a shut-off warning.

Press on the cover again to turn the timer OFF. The controlled load is 
also powered OFF.

Everyday Use 

Checking Timer Setting

 — Press the 

+

 or 

– 

button to check the timer 

setting. The display shows the timer setting for 2 seconds.

Setting Timer When Locked

 — When the timer is LOCKED, the user 

cannot adjust the timer setting.

Setting Timer When NOT Locked

 — When the timer is NOT 

LOCKED, the user can adjust the timer setting, but must turn the 
timer OFF before making adjustments.

Pausing a Countdown

 — When pause is NOT locked, press the 

Pause

 

button to pause a countdown in progress. Pause bars flash while 
the count holds steady. Press 

Pause

 again to continue the count-

down, or press the 

ON/OFF 

button to power the load OFF.

Copy and distribute this page to train users in day-to-day use and maximum efficiency from the Shut-Off Timer. 

Special Situations and Operating Tips

Observed Problem

Possible Cause

What to Do

Load only operates when the remote (3-way) 

switch is in one position, or the shut-off timer 

ignores the remote switch.

The remote switch is wired incorrectly.

Recheck the wiring, especially for the jumper, 

according to “If a 3-way Switch Setup” and “If a 

Multiple Switch Setup.”

The timer waits 1 second to power OFF after 

pressing the ON/OFF button or operating the 

remote switch.

This is intentional to allow you to operate the 

switch a second time to restart without powering 

the load OFF.

The timer is acting erratically.

Operating software has become confused and 

needs to be reset.

Perform a Reset: Using a pen or paper clip, press 

and release the reset button (lower right of the 

+

 

button).

The timer ignores a 3-way remote switch 

even though it is wired correctly.

There is an excessive length of wire (100+ feet), or 

there is buried wire to the switch.

Eliminate the condition: either replace the buried 

cable, do without the remote switch, or contact 

Intermatic Customer Service for more options.

The remote switch is not functioning properly or 

is worn out.

Replace the remote switch.

The load turns off immediately after being 

turned on.

The remote switch or timer is wired wrong.

• 

There is an excessive length of wire (100+ feet)

• 

There is buried wire to the remote switch.

• 

The timer is not functioning properly.

• 

If the problem persists with the timer’s red wire 

disconnected or with a remote switch temporarily 

connected right at the timer, replace the non-func-

tioning timer. Otherwise, try the above suggestions.

The battery tray is difficult to replace.

Battery is not seated in the tray.

• 

The tray is misaligned.

• 

The contact tabs of the tray are bent.

• 

Seat the battery in the tray, then reinstall.

The timer operation is sluggish or not switch-

ing ON/OFF at all.

Though the “BATT” message is not being dis-

played, the battery is getting weak. 

Replace the battery. To test the battery, press the 

ON/OFF

 button. The timer should “click.”

Timer shows ON but the light or other con-

trolled device is OFF.

The light or controlled device itself may be 

switched OFF.

Make sure the light or controlled device is switched 

ON and plugged in.

The timer setting cannot be changed, or the 

PAUSE button does not function.

The timer setting or pause functions are locked.

Unlock the functions according to instructions pro-

vided in 

Section 4 — Setting the LOCKing Option

.

Troubleshooting Guide

Shortening a Countdown

 — To shorten a countdown in progress, 

press and hold the 

 

button or the 

ON/OFF 

button until the dis-

play shows the timer setting you want for this cycle only. When 
the timer begins its next cycle, the countdown will return to the 
programmed setting.

Lengthening a Countdown When Locked

 — To lengthen a count-

down in progress when the timer is LOCKED, press and hold the 

+

 button. When locked, you can only increase the countdown 

up the programmed setting.

NOTE: 

When the timer begins its next cycle,

 the countdown 

wil

l return to the programmed setting.

Lengthening a Countdown When NOT Locked

 — To lengthen a 

countdown in progress when the timer is NOT LOCKED, press 
and hold the 

+

 button. When unlocked, you can increase the 

countdown up to 24 hours.

NOTE: 

When the timer begins its next cycle, the 

countdown

 

will return to the programmed setting.

Restarting a Countdown Without Powering OFF

 — Push the cover 

twice quickly to restart a countdown without powering OFF the 
controlled circuit. This feature can be useful when controlling 
discharge lighting, refrigeration equipment, or other devices 
where you do not want the load to cycle OFF.

Using the Remote Switch in a 3-Way 

— When controlling the timer 

with the remote switch of a 3-way installation, toggle the remote 
switch as follows:

Once (up or down) to power ON or OFF.

 

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Twice quickly (up or down, within one second) to restart a 

 

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running countdown without powering OFF the controlled 
circuit.

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