Electronic Aqua Timer
®
Model 3000
Operating Instructions
Battery Installation
1.
Remove rear battery compartment door by removing both screws.
NOTE
: Take care not to lose screws and washers.
2.
Install two (2) new “AA” Alkaline batteries (not included) in the correct position as shown in rear battery
compartment matching (+/-) markings. Unit will beep and flash three (3) times. Unit will activate motor to reset
it to the closed position.
NOTE: Replace both batteries at beginning of season. When replacing batteries, wait two (2)minutes after
removing old batteries before installing new batteries.
3.
Replace battery door and secure with both screws and washers.
NOTE: Round edge of battery door should be in down location.
NOTE: To prevent corrosion, remove batteries when unit is not in use for extended periods of time.
Low Battery Detection
When batteries become weak, unit will activate with one (1) long beep and flash. If unit is in open
position, it will activate motor to close unit. By pressing any button, an error message will appear until
batteries are replaced.
The Model 3000 works on relative time programming (versus real-time programming like a clock).
Establishing a new schedule establishes it from NOW. (i.e. Start Time will be x hours from now)..
To Set A Daily Watering Schedule
Press RESET, unit will beep and flash three
(3) times. This will reset and erase previous
programming.
To Set Watering Start Time
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Press START. Unit will beep and flash
one (1) time at each press.
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One press will start watering in
approximately 15 seconds.
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Each additional press delays Watering
Start Time by ONE HOUR from NOW.
To Set Watering Duration
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Press DURATION. Unit will beep and
flash one (1) time at each press.
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Each press increases Watering Duration by 15 MINUTES.
