Possible Causes of Problems
One or more stations do not turn on:
1.
Faulty solenoid.
2.
Wire broken or not connected.
3.
Flow control stem screwed down, shutting valve off.
4.
Programming is incorrect.
Stations turn on when they are not supposed to:
1.
Water pressure is too high.
2.
More than one start time is programmed.
One station is stuck on and will not shut off:
1.
Faulty valve.
2.
Particles of dirt or debris stuck in valve.
3.
Valve diaphragm faulty.
All stations do not turn on:
1.
Transformer defective or not connected.
2.
Programming is incorrect.
3.
Fuse has been blown.
Controller will not power up:
1.
Fuse has been blown.
2.
Transformer not plugged into an operational AC outlet.
Stations continue to turn on and off when they are not programmed to:
1.
More than one start time is programmed with overlapping schedules.
2.
Excessive pressure.
Fuse blows repeatedly:
1.
Short in wiring or solenoids.
Install
the
controller in 4 easy steps—
1.
Choosing a Timer Location
2.
Mounting the Timer
3.
Connecting the Transformer
4.
Connecting Valve Wires to Timer
1. Choosing a Timer Location
Select a location near a standard electrical outlet. Avoid using an out-
let controlled by an
ON
/
OFF
switch.
The timer should not be exposed to the weather or operate at tempera-
tures below 14 degrees or above 113 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 to 45
degrees Celsius). Avoid direct sunlight. For use under “normal pollution
conditions”.
Installation works best in a garage or protected area. The timer should
not be mounted outdoors.
2. Mounting the Timer
Screw a No. 8 screw at eye level leaving the screw head extended out
from the wall about 1/8 inch. Use expanding anchors in plaster or
masonry if necessary.
Slip the keyhole slot in the back
of the timer over the extended screw.
Screw a No. 8 screw through
each of the two holes at the bottom of the box into the wall
[See Figure 15].
3. Connecting the Transformer
With the wiring terminal shroud off, find the two terminal holes
labeled
“24 VAC.”
Make sure the transformer is not plugged in. Insert
one of the two power leads from the transformer into each terminal.
It doesn’t matter which lead goes into which terminal.
It may be necessary to open the terminal to allow for wire insertion or
removal. To do this, turn the screw with a Phillips screwdriver until
wire is secure
[See Figure 16].
Plug in the transformer
Warning:
Do not link two or more controllers together with one
transformer.
Slide the shroud back on.
FIGURE 16: Connecting Transformer
Precautions:
• This controller is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
controller.
1. Wiring the Electric Valves
If the distance between the controller and valves is under 700 feet
(210 m), use WaterMaster
®
sprinkler wire or 20 gauge (AWG) plastic
jacketed thermostat wire to connect the controller to the valves. If the
distance is over 700 feet (210 m), use 16 gauge (AWG) wire.
Terminals accept up to 14 gauge wire. The wire can be buried in the
ground; however, for more protection wires can be pulled through
conduit and buried underground. Be careful to avoid burying the
wires in locations where they could be damaged by digging or
trenching in the future.
FIGURE 17: Connecting Timer Wires to Valves
Note:
After the
MANUAL
key has been pushed, if a selection is not made within
60 seconds the display returns to the time of day.
To halt or discontinue semi-automatic or manual watering, press the
CLEAR
key once. The Timer will revert to your original automatic
watering plan.
Using the User Selectable Rain Delay Mode
To stop automatic watering for 24, 48, or 72 hours, use the
RAIN DELAY
mode
key.
With the rotary dial set to
AUTO
,
press the
RAIN DELAY
key once then
press
ENTER
. The Timer will force a 24-hour interruption of all sched-
uled watering. After 24 hours, the Timer will automatically return to
its initial watering schedule.
To increase the rain delay to 48 or 72 hours simply press the
RAIN
DELAY
key again until the desired delay time is displayed, then press
ENTER
.
To cancel the rain delay mode, press
CLEAR
[See Figure 14].
Note:
While in rain delay mode, the timer will display the remaining hours
(counting down) to the end of the accepted delay alternating with the cur-
rent time and date. No other key besides
CLEAR
is accepted while the Timer
is in the rain delay mode.
FIGURE 14: LCD Display with Rain Delay
Complete System Shut Down
To shut the system down, turn the rotary dial to the
OFF
position. The
Timer remains programmed but will not water.
Automatic Rain Shut-Off
The rain shut-off easily connects to the
timer and prevents overwatering during
rainy periods.
Weather Resistant Timer Box
Allows outdoor installation of most
brands of indoor mount timers. UL
®
listed.
Automatic Valves
Durable, non-corrosive plastic construc-
tion. Automatic valves are available in
anti-siphon or straight valves with safe,
low voltage.
Automatic Converters
Durable non-corrosive plastic construc-
tion. Converts most brands of plastic or
brass valves to automatic.
Grease Caps
Protects low voltage wires from corrsion
or shorts.
Remote Control Transmitter and Receiver
Control your sprinklers with the touch
of a button up to 200' (60 m) from your
sprinkler controller.
Each valve has two wires. One wire is to be connected as the com-
mon. The common wires for all the valves can be connected togeth-
er to one common wire going to the timer. The other valve wire is to
be connected to the specific station wire that will control that valve
[See Figure 17].
All wires should be joined together using wire nuts, solder, and/or
vinyl tape. For additional protection to waterproof connections, a
WaterMaster® grease cap can be used.
To avoid electrical hazards, only one valve should be connected to
each station.
The rated output is 24 volts AC at less than 0.240 Amps. Do not use
solenoids that exceed these values.
2. Connecting Valve Wires to the Timer
Remove the terminal compartment cover.
Strip 1/4" (6 mm) of the plastic insulation off the end of each wire.
Determine which valve you want to connect to which station.
Connect each valve wire to its station terminal (labeled 1-6) by
inserting the bare wire fully into the terminal.
It may be necessary to open the terminal to allow for wire insertion
or removal. To do this, turn the screw with a Phillips screwdriver
until wire is secure
[See Figure 18].
Connect the common wire to
the terminal labeled
COM
[See
Figure 18].
Note:
Only one wire can be
installed into each terminal. If more
than two common wires are used in
your system, splice several together
so only one wire runs into the COM
terminal. Protect the splice connec-
tion with a wire nut.
Australian Rating Information
Transformer:
Output:
600 mA
24 VAC
50 Hz
Input:
240 VAC
50 Hz
Controller Ouput:
24 VAC
5
s e c t i o n
Installation of Indoor
Mount Timer
Keyhole
Screw holes
No. 8 Screw
Wall
FIGURE 15: Mounting of an Indoor Timer
Installing Valves, Pump Start
Relays & Master Valves
6
s e c t i o n
Valves
Specific
Zone Wire
Wire
Connectors
in Grease Caps
Solenoids
Common
Wires
Jacket
24V 24V
COM
1
2
3
4
5
6
PUMP
To Station Valve
OTHER QUALITY PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES
TROUBLESHOOTING
FIGURE 18: Connecting Valve Wires
24V 24V
COM
1
2
3
4
5
6
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10 min
ON
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30 min
30 min
ON
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60 min
60 min
ON
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2 min
2 min
ALL
ALL
Stations
Stations
OFF
OFF
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6
1
2
3
Remote
Control
Timer Link
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6 STATION TRANSMITTER MODEL #57036
Remote
Control
Timer Link
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MODEL #57013
6 STATION RECEIVER
Help
Before returning this timer to the store, contact Orbit
®
Technical Service at:
1-800-488-6156.
Listings
The timer is tested to UL-1951 (Indoor models) and is ETL
®
listed. Appropriate international models are CETL
®
and CE
®
approved.
Trademark Notice
WaterMaster
®
is registered trademark of Orbit
®
Irrigation
Products, Inc.
The information in this manual is primarily intended for the
user who will establish a watering schedule and enter that
schedule into the timer. This product is intended to be used as
an automatic timer for activating 24 VAC irrigation valves, as
described in this manual.
WaterMaster
®
by Orbit
®
Limited Four Year Warranty
Orbit
®
Irrigation Products Inc. warrants to its customers
that its WaterMaster
®
products will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of four years from
the date of purchase. We will replace, free of charge, the
defective part or parts found to be defective under normal
use and service for a period of up to four years after pur-
chase (proof of purchase required). We reserve the right to
inspect the defective part prior to replacement. Orbit
®
Irrigation Products Inc. will not be responsible for conse-
quential or incidental cost or damage caused by the product
failure. Orbit
®
liability under this warranty is limited solely
to the replacement or repair of defective parts.
To exercise your warranty, return the unit to your dealer
with a copy of the sales receipt.
Orbit
®
Irrigation Products Inc.
North Salt Lake, Utah 84054
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