- CONTINUED
OPERATING THE
CONTROLLER MANUALLY
To set the start time of 5: 15 P.M. for the second cycle,
The controller displays the start
time for the second cycle
N O T E : The start time stacking feature on this controller will provide
start time overlap protection in the event that an error in
programming or an increased water budgeting percent creates
an overlap between cycle start times. In the event that an
overlap does occur, the controller will automatically suspend
the start time until the current watering cycle finishes.
INCOMPLETE PROGRAM ALERT
To check that programming is complete, move the dial out of the
current program position. If one long beep
sounds,
program is
incomplete.
N O T E : This beep indicates that the program will NOT
run automatically.
RUNNING THE PROGRAMMED
WATERING PLAN
When you have finished programming, turn the dial to the Auto Run
position. This locks the keyboard, thus eliminating unintentional
program entries (watering program will also run if dial is in Program 1
position, but keyboard will not be locked).
With the dial in Auto Run position, all stations will water
as
pro-
grammed, and the controller displays the current time.
Manual operation allows you to perform a one-time watering function
without affecting the programmed watering plan. For example, you
might want to turn off sprinklers on a rainy day but have watering
includes instructions for the
resume normally after that. This
following manual operations:
Manual on
Manual off
Activating a watering cycle
Watering one station for the programmed time
Rain off
Testing all stations
MANUAL ON
Use this option to water one station for any amount of time regardless of
programming. The selected station will water until you turn it off.
N O T E :
N O T E :
For safety, a station turned on manually will shut off auto-
matically at midnight.
To alert the operator, the controller will sound two quick
beeps every 30 seconds while the station is manually on.
1. Set the dial to the Manual position.
2. Key in the station number (e.g., 5 for station 5).
3. Press the Manual On/Off key.
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How to Program the Controller for Watering
Operating the Controller Manually
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