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7

 Delay Watering 

If there is rain in the forecast, you can skip watering for a period of time. 
From the Valve screen select the valve you want to delay.
Activate the delay by tapping the 

“Watering Delay”

 switch on (green) 

Once the 

“Watering Delay” 

is on (green)you can adjust the duration by tapping

the delay period.
Select the amount of time you want to pause the watering schedule and tap 

“OK”.

 NOTE: 

 You must set Watering Delay separately for each Valve.

8

 Eco Mode 

Eco Mode is an optional setting that creates a 1 minute 

pause for every 3 minutes of watering. This allows the 

water to soak in the soil and reduce water run-off.

 

Open the 

Melnor BT Timer

 app.

 

Enter the Valve you want to create Eco Mode on.

 

In the Valve Setting screen turn on Eco Mode by 

tapping 

“Water Saving Eco”

.

 

 

You may choose to alter the Eco Mode values by 

tapping and changing the preset Watering and Pause 

times.

 

The Eco mode setting will apply to all cycles on that Valve. 

9

 

Set a password

 

For security you can create a password for your 

device to protect it from unauthorized users. The 

password will be required for any user to access the 

Timer.

 

To create a password Tap the pencil icon, then

 

“Change Password”

 and tap 

“OK"

 

Enter a four-character password and tap confirm. You 

can use numbers, letters, or both.

 

To reset your password, remove the batteries from 

the Valve Unit. Reinsert the batteries while holding 

down the button on Valve 1 until the battery indicator 

turns red, then release. The unit is now reset. 

 NOTE:

  There is no default password. If you forget your password you will need to 

reset the device, this will reset all saved setting as well.

10

 Customizing Melnor BT App

Customizing your Device 

 

You can customize the Timer’s name and image as it appears in your app.

 

Tap pencil icon on the screen.

 

Tap 

“Change Photo”

 to replace the default image with a new one and tap 

“OK”

.

Use an existing photo

 

To use an existing image on your smart device, tap 

“Albums”

 and tap 

“OK”

.

 

Tap which image you want to use and tap 

“Choose”

.

 

 

To revert to the original preset image, tap Pre-Set Photo and tap 

“OK”

.

Take a new photo

 

To take a new photo, tap camera and tap 

“OK"

.

 

Your device camera will open. Take the photo you want and tap 

“Use 

Photo"

Change the device name

 

Change the name of your Bluetooth® Timer to easily identify where you are 

watering or distinguish between multiple timers.

 

To change the device name, tap 

“Change Name”

 and tap 

“OK”

 

Enter the desired name (max 12 characters) and tap 

“OK”

Customizing Valves

 

You can customize the name and image of each Valve in your app to easily 

identify where you are watering. 

Use an existing photo

 

To use an existing image on your smart device, tap 

“Albums”

 and tap 

“OK”

 

Tap which image you want to use, and it will load into place. 

 

To revert to the original preset image, tap Pre-Set Photo and tap 

“OK”

.

 

Take a new photo

 

To take a new photo, tap camera and then tap 

“OK”

.

 

 

Your device camera will open. Take the photo you want, and tap save. 

Change the Valve/Valves name

 

To change the device name, tap 

“Change Name”

 and tap 

“OK”

.

 

 

Enter the desired name (max 12 characters) and tap 

“OK”

.

11

 Additional Information 

 

Freezing temperatures can cause water to freeze and expand, damaging the 

Valve Unit. At the end of the season or when there is frost in the forecast, 

remove your timer from the faucet, remove the batteries and be sure to store 

the timer indoors, away from freezing temperatures.

 

When attaching the Valve Unit to the faucet, be sure to turn the water on 

slowly.

FCC ID: VAF-93B1 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Melnor® could void the user’s 

authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply 

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 

equipment of and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 

following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the device and the antenna for this device must be 

installed to ensure a minimum separation of 20cm or more from a person’s body. Other operating 

configurations should be avoided. 

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Canada Statement (ISED Statement)

ISED Certification Number: 7111A-93B1

Model: 93015, 93100, 93280

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference; and

(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation of the device. 

The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and 

compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and 

compliance.

Range: 30 ft. (10 meters) without interference

Pressure Operating: 10 - 120 PSI

Temperature Operating: 32 - 110° F (0 - 45° C)

Frequency Band: 2402 - 2480 MHz

Operating Frequency: 915MHz

Max Power: < 20 dBm

Melnor, Inc.

109 Tyson Drive

Winchester, VA 22603, USA

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