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STEP 1: CHOOSE TIMER LOCATION
Select an INDOOR location near a standard 120 volt AC electrical outlet (240 Volt outlet for 50 HZ
units). The location should be completely protected from moisture, direct sunlight and below freezing
temperatures.
(Important: DO NOT plug in the transformer until you hove made all wiring con-
nections.)
WARNING:
When choosing a location, to avoid possible damage to the timer:
• DO NOT install in area where temperatures are less than 32° F or higher than 120° F.
• DO NOT install on same wall socket as other high current draw products such as garage door opener,
washer/dryer, air conditioner, etc.
• DO NOT install on outlet controlled by on/off switch.
HOW TO INSTALL
A
B
NOTE:
You may install the timer using two screws aligned horizontally.
1.
Screw two #10 screws into the wall 3 1/2" (88 mm) apart leaving 1/8" to
1/4" (3.2-6.4 mm) of the head extended from the wall. If mounting on plaster or masonry walls, plastic
anchors may be required.
2.
Place the two keyholes "A" on the back of the timer over the screws.
3.
To further secure the unit, open compartment cover and place screws (1 1/4" minimum length)
through the lower two "B" holes.
STEP 3: WIRE VALVES
1.
Choose Wire (wire not included)
For runs of less than 800 feet, use 18 gauge color-coded, multi-strand direct burial wire. For runs of
longer than 800 feet, use 14 gauge color-coded, multi strand direct burial wire. Be sure the wire has
the number of strands equal to the number of valves used PLUS ONE for the Common Wire (e.g.
use 5 strand wire if there are 4 valves).
TIP: Spare wire strands maybe taped off for possible future expansion or trouble shooting use. Wire that will be buried under-
ground should have watertight connections and be approved for underground use. Avoid placing underground wire in locations
where it may be disturbed by digging or other movement.
2.
Connect Valve Wiring to Timer
To open wiring area on timer, push the cover down over bottom panel. To lift panel, push in on panel
and push bottom down. Each valve connects to the timer through two wires. One wire (usually the
white strand) is connected as the "common" wire. All common wires should be spliced together at the
valves to become a single wire that will connect to the terminal marked "COM". The second or "hot"
wire (usually the color-coded strand) from each valve connects to one of the terminals numbered 1-
6. See figure on next page.
