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AC1

2705

Sets automatic
start time

ON for 60 minutes
or until turned OFF

Turns water OFF 
Auto programme
OFF

Please follow the instructions to make sure that you get
the most from your timer for simple and efficient
watering.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
You must use Alkaline batteries - alternatives will
result in incorrect operation

.

1. Remove screws and back cover.
2. Insert two 1.5V ‘C’  Alkaline batteries.  (Check 

+

and 

-

are correct.). IMPORTANT: Rechargeable batteries must
not be used.
3. Replace batteries each season. (max 12 months use)

MAINTAINING THE WATERPROOF SEAL

1. Ensure that rubber seal is positioned correctly.
2. Replace back cover and screw down tightly.
3. Repeat each time back cover is removed.

HOW TO PROGRAMME THE TIMER

There are two watering operations - Automatic and
Manual.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

Automatic 

ON

1. Turn dial clockwise to 

AUTO START

at actual desired

start time (e.g. To start watering each day at 15H00 you
must set your AC1 when the actual time of day is
15H00). The timer has now memorised the auto start
time until it is reset and will operate every day at this
time. Use of manual ON or OFF does not cancel
memory.
2. Turn dial anti-clockwise to:
a) Chosen duration for once-a-day operation, or
b) Chosen programme for all other watering

frequencies (see table). The timer will now
automatically run the selected program repeatedly
until a new option is selected. 

Automatic 

OFF

Turn dial to Manual 

ON

or 

OFF

.

If you wish to return to Automatic watering re-select
the desired watering programme. NOTE your auto start
time remains memorised until a new one is selected.
Changing start time
Turn dial clockwise to 

AUTO START

at new chosen start

time.
Changing watering programme 
Turn dial to new programme. 
Do not turn dial to AUTO START unless a new start time
is desired.

MANUAL OPERATION

Manual ON
Turn dial anti-clockwise to 

ON

.

Water will flow for 60 minutes maximum or until
turned to OFF setting.

Note: After 60 minutes water shuts off. Knob will still
point to ON and needs to be manually set to OFF or to
desired number of automatic watering minutes.
Manual 

OFF

Turn dial clockwise to 

OFF.

Note: Operation is only audible when valve opens and
closes. To check that timer is working, switch to
manual ON or OFF to hear valve operate.

CONNECTING THE TIMER TO THE TAP

Use supplied adaptors if required. Tighten to ensure no
leaks.

M

AN

UA

L

OFF

ON

5

15

30

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

P6

P7

60

MINS

2

P8

AUTO

START

60 MINS

MAX

PROBLEM
Valve opens and closes when
batteries are first inserted but
then fails to operate when dial
is at 

ON

or 

OFF

.

Valve works but no water
flows.
Valve works on manual but no
automatic watering.
Knob points to 

ON

but no

watering.

SOLUTION
Your AC1 has detected poor
batteries. Replace with new
ALKALINE batteries.

Check tap is turned on.
Set 

Auto Start

time

Manual 

ON

60 minutes is

finished. Switch off or turn to
desired automatic watering
time.

PROBLEM SOLVING

PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION

2 mins

Valve opens for 2 minutes, every 24 hours

5 mins

Valve opens for 5 minutes, every 24 hours

15 mins

Valve opens for 15 minutes, every 24 hours

30 mins

Valve opens for 30 minutes, every 24 hours

60 mins

Valve opens for 60 minutes, every 24 hours

P1

Valve opens for 2 minutes, every 6 hours

P2

Valve opens for 2 minutes, every 12 hours

P3

Valve opens for 10 minutes, every 12 hours

P4

Valve opens for 15 minutes, every 2 days

P5

Valve opens for 60 minutes, every 2 days

P6

Valve opens for 30 minutes, every 3 days

P7

Valve opens for 60 minutes, every 3 days

P8

Valve opens for 120 minutes, every 7 days

Automatic
watering
programs

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