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Unscrew & Transfer the Operating pin (N) from 

operating arm (A) onto the midnight bridge (S), 

to enable a fixed off to be set as an alternative 

to sunrise. 

Note orientation of Operating pin prior to 

transfer & ensure when re-positioned it is 

securely fixed using screw and will operate 

the outer lever mechanism.

5. Midnight bridge (S) is calibrated in 15 

minute intervals. Set Operating Pin at any time 

between 20.30 & 01.00, however see point 6.

6. For correct unadjusted all year operation of 

the Sunset operating arm (K) and the fixed off 

on the midnight bridge (S), the fixed off should 

be set after 22.30. Fixed off’s set prior to this 

will interfere with sunset operating arm (K) 

during April – September and cause the switch 

to operate for a short period when not re-

quired.

7. Refit dial onto mechanism ensuring dial hub 

engages cross-pin on centre shaft. Refit  dial 

screw (B) . Turn dial in direction of the arrow 

until pointer (P) indicates 

WINTERTIME(GMT)

.

8. All fixed times need to be adjusted for the 

winter/summer clock changes to be uniform 

during the year.

March – Move time setting back, ie 24:00 to 

23:00

October – Move time setting forward, ie 23:00 

to 24:00

Models : S251.14, S253.14, Q551.14 & 

Q553.14 (DEFAULT 05:00)

1. The adjustment is made to the rear of the 

solar dial. Remove dial screw (B) and pull dial 

free from the mechanism to gain access. 

2. 

DO NOT LOOSEN SERRATED CENTRE 

NUT

3. Slacken 8BA nut on underside of sector 

bridge and move spring tensioned lever 2,

along sector bridge 1, until slot 4 coincides 

with time required. The Sector bridge is 

calibrated in 15 minutes intervals. Tighten 

8BA nut. 

4. Refit dial onto mechanism ensuring dial hub 

engages cross-pin on centre shaft. Refit  dial 

screw (B) . Turn dial in the direction of the 

arrow until pointer (P) indicates 

WINTERTIME(GMT)

.

5. Fixed operation will be obtained at the time 

set except in summer where the sunrise 

operating arm (A) operates earlier.

6. All fixed times need to be adjusted for the 

winter/summer clock changes to be uniform 

during the year.

March – Move time setting back, ie 05:00 to 

04:00

October – Move time setting forward, ie 04:00 

to 05:00

Model: Q550.13

 

 1. Day omitting device (D) prevents ‘On’ 

operation occurring on a chosen day or days 

of the week.

2. To OMIT operations on a given day, turn 

insert 1 clockwise on a given day , with a 

screwdriver, until ARROWHEAD POINTS 

OUTWARDS. 

4. Ensure dial is showing the correct time. 

Note the position of the operating arm (K) 

which operates the day omitting device (D) 

once every 24 hours.  If this operating arm has 

PASSED the Day omitting device (D) 

–  turn black disc so the CURRENT  day is set.  

If this operating arm (K) has NOT REACHED 

the Day omitting device (D) – turn black disc to  

 

the PRECEDING current day. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERVICE AND WARRANTY

Guarantee :  As shown on product identification label. Any tampering or misuse will invalidate this 

guarantee.
This product must meet Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Regulations (WEEE) for suitable 

environmental recycling, recovery and/or disposal. End of life products should be handled in line with local 

regulations.  Alternatively return End of life product to Sangamo for correct disposal. 

CUSTOMER CARE POLICY
As part of Sangamo’s continuous improvement program, the Company operates a Customer Care 

Policy.  This means that we welcome your comments and complaints, as it can help us to improve our 

services to you, our customer.
Due 

to our policy of continuous product improvement and development, the specifications in this 

guide may be subject to change without prior notice.

Sangamo Limited

Industrial Estate, Port Glasgow, 

Renfrewshire, PA14 5XG

Tel: 01475 745131    Fax: 01475 744567

Email: enquiries@sangamo.co.uk

Web: www.sangamo.co.uk

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MODEL

DIAL

TEXT

BATTERY

OMIT

BASE PINS

SWITCH TYPE

SPECIFICS

MAX OPS

S251

SOLAR

BLACK

NO

3

SPST

FIXED ON & OFF

2

4

S253

SOLAR

BLACK

NO

4

SPST

FIXED ON & OFF

2

4

Q550

SOLAR

RED

YES

ON

3

SPST

2

Q551

SOLAR

RED

YES

3

SPST

FIXED ON & OFF

2

4

Q553

SOLAR

RED

YES

4

SPST

FIXED ON & OFF

2

4

Quick Reference Chart

Current, Voltage, Frequency As shown on product identification label

Ambient Temperature

0-50 deg C

Live Parts

Enclosed

Shock Protection

Class 1

Dirt & Moisture Protection

IP20

Contacts

Micro-Disconnection

Battery Reserve

 

(Q550 series only)

100 hours (fully charged). NiMH rechargeable cell. 

The battery is soldered into a PCB. After the battery’s 

expectancy life of 10 years the timeswitch will cease to operate 

or run slow, depending on the environment. 

A battery replacement kit is available to order.

Cycle/Channel

24 hour/1 channel

Summer/Winter Time Change

Not required set dial always to wintertime. 

(Note: any fixed times 

must however be adjusted to be uniform throughout the year)

Clock Accuracy

+/- 5mins per year @ 23 degC (Quartz)

Max Cable Size

6.0mm sqr

Power Consumpton

0.6W

Noise

A perpetual ticking noise is produced as internally a stepper 

motor drives the gear train.

Specification

 

Setting Day Omit Device     

 when fitted

 

Solar Dial: Fixed Early 

 Morning ON operation 

 between 03:15 & 08:30

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