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Watering Issues
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Automatic and manual
cycles do not begin
watering.
Water source not supplying
water.
Verify the main water and all supply lines are open and operating properly.
Wires not properly connected.
Verify field wires are connected properly including the timer, master valve (or pump start relay)
and any spliced connections.
Wires damaged or corroded.
Check field wiring for damage and replace if necessary. Check all connections and replace with
watertight connectors as needed.
Dial not set to AUTO RUN
position.
Verify the dial is in the AUTO RUN position.
An installed Rain Sensor may
be activated.
Operation will resume when sensor dries out. To test operation, disconnect the Sensor and con-
nect a jumper wire between the Rain Sensor terminals.
If no Rain Sensor is installed,
the jumper wire may be
damaged or missing.
Connect the two yellow Rain Sensor terminals with a short length of 14 to 18 gauge jumper wire.
An electrical surge may
have damaged the timer’s
electronics.
Press the RESET button under the wiring bay cover. If there is no permanent damage, the timer
should resume normal operation. Note: date and time must be re-entered after reset.
Watering cycles do not
shut off.
Debris trapped in valve.
Flush the valve by temporarily opening the dump hole and re-tighten.
Electrical Issues
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
LCD Display is blank.
Timer is not receiving power.
Verify the power cord is connected and securely plugged in. (indoor)
Verify the transformer is wired correctly and the circuit breaker is on. (outdoor)
No red LED light (indoor).
Blown transformer.
Replace transformer.
LCD Display is “frozen”
and timer will not accept
programming.
An electrical surge may
have damaged the timer’s
electronics.
Disconnect power to the timer for 3 minutes then turn back on. If there is no damage, the timer
will accept programming and resume normal operation.
Valve short error message
on LCD display.
Wires damaged or corroded.
Check the indicated zone wiring for damage and replace if necessary. Check all connections and
replace with watertight connectors as needed.
Troubleshooting
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Tel: (520) 741-6100
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