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NOTE:
On the RC-7 and -1260 series, the mini-
mum accumulated cycle time required to
prevent
a second start within a given hour is 20 minutes.
Conversely, the maximum accumulated time to
permit
a cycle start on a consecutive hour is 55
minutes. Total cycle time of more than one hour
is permissible.
NOTE:
It takes about 20 minutes for the hour
dial pin that started a watering cycle to move off
the cycle-start switch behind the face panel. To
make sure the RC-4C will not start another cycle
when the combined running time of stations 1
through 4 is less than 20 minutes, the controller
will stop at the non-existent station 6 position,
and time out 20 minutes before returning to
SEMI-AUTOMATIC OPERATION
The controller may be operated at any time in a semi-automatic mode simply by turn-
ing the STATION dial counterclockwise to position the desired station at the top,
just
ahead
of the Station pointer. Allow the automatic mechanism to advance into the de-
sired timing zone. The selected station will operate for the time set on the dial, after
which, the remaining stations will follow in sequence until the REST position again ap-
pears under the Station pointer.
RAIN SHUTDOWN
There may be occasions where it is desired to interrupt all landscape irrigation. Condi-
tions such as rainy weather, system repair, landscape renovation, or other excavation
work. The temporary shutdown of the system is accomplished by moving the MODE
switch to the OFF position. This eliminates controller output to the valves without inter-
rupting the controller timing circuitry. The controller will not operate either automati-
cally or semi-automatically.
A summary of the operating instructions is provided on the label inside the controller
door.
MAINTENANCE
The controller is designed to provide years of trouble-free service. The controller re-
quires no preventative maintenance or lubrication. Should trouble occur, refer to the
Troubleshooting chart for possible remedies, or contact your local authorized Rain
Bird dealer.
This completes the automatic setting of the controller. Move the MODE switch to the
AUTO position. The controller will now automatically control the landscape irrigation
according to the schedule.