claber 8487, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ID 8487 INSTALLATION Install the water timer outside in a bright area avoiding any areas which are in shade or dark Install the water timer outside in a bright area avoiding any areas which are in sha...

Page 2: ...watering lines to the respective quick click or threaded fittings using the appropriate connectors Do not install the water timer inside valve boxes below ground level or indoors Use mains water or h...

Page 3: ...f this symbol flashes it indicates there is not enough light therefore the water timer will be battery operated if this symbol remains active it indicates that there is sufficient light therefore the...

Page 4: ...y is pressed programming is in any case carried out only if there is enough sunlight sun symbol permanently activated To insert or replace the batteries press the lower button down fully and at the sa...

Page 5: ...n days 2 If PLUS is off no numbers appear 4B Days of the week when watering starts 5 Information about time run time start time of next watering cycle if watering is in progress only the flashing symb...

Page 6: ...11 Program run time 12 Program number 13 Days on which program starts up 1 or 2 is shown if the PLUS function is on The days are shown as S Sunday M Monday T Tuesday W Wednesday T Thursday F Friday S...

Page 7: ...our or 24 hour clock option Press the button to choose whether to set the clock to 12 hour or 24 hour format If the 12 hour clock is selected the current time will be displayed or if in programming mo...

Page 8: ...icate that a value needs to be entered Press the and keys to set the value in the example 18 00 MINUTE setting Press the right arrow key to access the MINUTE setting the number flashes to indicate tha...

Page 9: ...d MINUTES The water timer has an internal calendar so once the date has been set the day of the week for example Monday is recognised automatically Setting the PLUS function During programming use the...

Page 10: ...ogramming pages for the 4 available programs until the number of the program you want to set shows in the bottom right corner e g Pr 1 Use the and buttons to enter the start time e g 6 00 As the defau...

Page 11: ...0 minutes If you press and hold the key it will move forward more quickly Pressing the left arrow key at any time takes the user back to the previous parameter setting in this case the start times if...

Page 12: ...are shown as S Sunday M Monday T Tuesday W Wednesday T Thursday F Friday S Saturday Each program can be associated with different days During the setting phase the program number appears in the botto...

Page 13: ...klit display active and once all the required programs have been set it is possible to display the settings of each program the program number appears in the bottom right and change them if necessary...

Page 14: ...rrigation cycle in the example 10 pm for 30 minutes and the irrigation days Watering in progress page When programmed watering starts for example at 22 00 the display shows the current day and time at...

Page 15: ...d Press the keys or to set the required run time Manual operation automatically suggests 15 minutes which can be changed to between 5 seconds and 90 minutes in the example 20 minutes If you press and...

Page 16: ...o OFF left arrow and press the button shown for 3 seconds This additional watering does not affect the programming which has already been set DELETE A PROGRAM To delete a program simply set the start...

Page 17: ...o keys can be released and the reset has been carried out and you will need to set the timer again RAIN SENSOR The timer can be connected to a Rain Sensor by wire 90915 or by radio 90831 When the rain...

Page 18: ...ts no tools are needed If the Rain Sensor is not going to be used the jumper must remain in place across the contacts Fit the connector of the sensor lead Check that the two core cable enters the time...

Page 19: ...e rain sensor contacts no tools are needed If the Rain Sensor is not going to be used the jumper must remain in place across the contacts Install the RF Rain Sensor Interface 8480 routing the wire ant...

Page 20: ...each season and check it regularly Turn off the water tap Loosen the 3 4 screw collar of the tap connector turning clockwise Remove the filter Rinse the filter clean under running water After washing...

Page 21: ...At the end of the season before the winter frosts disconnect the timer from the tap Remove the batteries Store it in a closed environment away from damp where the temperature does not fall below 37 F...