5
Running the sprinkler wire (wire not included)
For runs of less than 800 feet long, use 18-gauge plastic jacketed "thermostat" or
"direct burial" control wire, installed alongside your piping runs. Thermostat wire uses
a PVC jacket and is suitable for most indoor and underground installations. Direct
burial wire is similar to thermostat wire, except the jacket is made of a UV resistant
material, and it is suitable for any indoor or outdoor installation, including sunlight ex-
posure.
Note:
Some areas require by code, the use of UL approved cable. Most "direct burial"
wires have this approval. Most thermostat wires do not.
Your dealer can provide this wire in 2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8-wire color-coded strands. The
number of valves plus one extra wire for the common wire determines the number of
strands. For example, in a three valve installation, a four strand wire is needed.
Tip!
Some thermostat wire referred to as "sprinkler wire" may be smaller than the 18-
gauge wire we recommend. This wire will not have a UL listing, nor the capacity to run
long distances. In addition, it is more likely to weaken. Be aware of its shortcomings if
this is your choice.
All outdoor wiring connections must be sealed with a water-tight connector. Wire run
1
2
3
4
5
6
MV
COM
Mounting Hole
To
Control
Valve
9 Volt Battery
Key Pad
Station
Output
Terminals
ONLY ON SIX
STATION MODELS
ONLY ON PUMP START
MASTER VALVE MOD-
YELLOW
RED
BLUE
Plug Transformer
into 120 volt AC
electrical outlet
Mounting Holes
FUSE
1
/
2
A 250V 3AG
FUSE
3
/
4
A 250V 3AG
OR
AS INDICATED ON
THE UNIT
!
ATTENTION
Battery must be installed to
ensure proper operation
FIGURE 2: WIRING CONNECTIONS
Wiring Instructions
