4 WATER DAY: “What days do you want to water?

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■ Check to be sure that the arrow on the screen is pointing to WATER DAY.
With this setting, you can select specific days to water or an interval period
of the day when watering will occur.
WATER DAY START WATER

To set the watering day, use the and buttons to select the day-of-the-

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NEXT START TIME A B C D
WATER DAY EVERYDELAY
AM
PM
HRS
DAY OK week you wish to water. Press the button when the desired day-of-the-
week is highlighted on the screen. You can select as many days as you like.
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The days selected will have a square around them.
■ To water at preset intervals, press the WATER DAY START WATER
button on the buttonpad to navigate past the

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HOW LONG
days of the week. Press the and buttons CYCLE
to set the time period (EVERY 1 DAY through NEXT START TIME A B C D

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WATER DAY EVERYDELAY
EVERY 7 DAY(s) ). AM HRS
PM DAY
TODAY MIN
Press the button to move to START

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Advanced Four-Zone Electronic Water Timer
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User Instructions n English RAIN DELAY, HOLD

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Note: You will see Zone 1 highlighted at the bottom of

the screen; program Zone 1 before moving on to Zone 2.

WATER DAY START WATER

5 START WATER: “What time-of-day do you want to water?”
Cursor Button
SET CLOCK

HOW LONG

CYCLE
NEXT START TIME A B C D
WATER DAY EVERYDELAY
+/- Buttons ■ You can select up to four independant start times (CYCLE A, B, C, D). With
AM
PM
TODAY
HRS
DAY
MIN
OK OK Button the arrow pointing to Start Water on your screen, CYCLE A should be
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highlighted, use the and buttons to select the first watering time.
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1 2 3 4 Manual Watering Button

RAIN DELAY, HOLD
■ If you want to set another START WATER time, press to move to
Zone Button CYCLE B. Repeat the process above to set the next START WATER time.
Battery Indicator You may select up to four START WATER times.
Zone 1 Zone 4
■ When you have set all desired START WATER DAY START WATER
Zone 2 Zone 3 WATER times, press

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HOW LONG
the button to move to HOW LONG. CYCLE
NEXT START TIME A B C D
WATER DAY EVERYDELAY
AM HRS
PM DAY
1 Understanding Zones TODAY MIN

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ZONE RESET MANUAL
■ This is a four zone timer allowing you to water four different areas from the Hold the or buttons to advance settings 1 2 3 4
same faucet. more quickly. RAIN DELAY, HOLD

■ Each zone can be programmed with up to four different start times.

■ You can use the PLANNING TABLE provided on the back of this sheet to
help organize your watering schedule for each zone.
6 HOW LONG: “Set the length of each watering cycle.”
Note: Do not use your timer when the air temperature is below ■ With the arrow pointing to HOW LONG, use the and buttons to select
40°F (4.5° C). When storing your timer, be sure it is in a dry place the length of each watering cycle. After setting HOW LONG you want to
and protected from frost. water during a selected cycle, press to move to the next cycle. Repeat
until HOW LONG has been set for each cycle.
■ HOW LONG can be set for up to 360 minutes (6 hours) for each watering
2 Battery Installation & Assembly cycle. The Cycle length cannot overlap the next START WATER time.
■ Note: You can only select Watering Cycles
■ Remove the battery holder from the back if you have set a start time in Step 5 above. WATER DAY START WATER
of the Timer Control Unit. Insert two AA
alkaline batteries (Do not use rechargeable
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HOW LONG
CYCLE
batteries) as indicated on the battery holder. NEXT START TIME A B C D
Replace the battery holder, making sure WATER DAY EVERYDELAY
AM HRS
that it is firmly and securely placed in the PM DAY
TODAY MIN
Timer Control Unit.
AUTO
OFF

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ZONE RESET MANUAL
1 2 3 4
We recommend replacing batteries when the indicator reaches RAIN DELAY, HOLD

7 SETTING ANOTHER ZONE: “Keep your plants watered

Installation of the Timer on separate cycles.”
■ Attach the timer to an outside faucet and turn the water on very slowly. The ■ When you have set WATER DAY, START WATER, and HOW LONG for
water must be left on while the timer is attached to the faucet for your timer Zone 1, press the button back to WATER DAY.
to operate. You may choose to program your timer before or after attaching
it to the faucet. ■ Press to select another zone, and repeat steps 4-6 above on up to four
individual zones.
■ NOTE: If water is continuously flowing through one or more valves, see
Open Valves During Installation in the “Useful Tips” section for more ■ When all desired zones are set, press the button to enter AUTO mode.
information.
WATER DAY START WATER

3 SET CLOCK: “Set Current Time and Day”

SET CLOCK

HOW LONG

CYCLE
NEXT START TIME A B C D
WATER DAY EVERYDELAY
AM HRS
■ The Water Timer default setting is a 12-hour mode (AM/PM). To ensure PM DAY
TODAY MIN
correct timing, look for either AM or PM to the left of the time. To switch
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between 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour (military time), hold the button ZONE RESET MANUAL
for 5 seconds. 12-hour mode shows AM or PM while 24-hour mode does 1 2 3 4
not. Note: Changing time mode will erase all programs. RAIN DELAY, HOLD

■ Before setting your watering times, you must first set the current time and
day of the week. When the batteries are first installed, the arrow in the
screen will point to CLOCK. If it is not in that
position, press the button until the arrow is WATER DAY START WATER 8 AUTO MODE: “Your timer is ready to go.”
pointing to CLOCK. In AUTO Mode, your timer will run the watering program you have entered.
SET CLOCK

HOW LONG

CYCLE ■
■ On your screen, a flashing box will appear NEXT START TIME A B C D
The screen display will alternate between showing the current time and the
WATER DAY EVERYDELAY ■
around the SU. Simply set the timer to the AM HRS next watering cycle of each zone.
DAY
current day by pressing the and buttons PM
TODAY MIN
AUTO

on the touchpad until the square is on the

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ZONE RESET MANUAL
correct day. Once the correct day has been 1 2 3 4
indicated, press the button. RAIN DELAY, HOLD

■ To set the time, press the and buttons

until the correct time appears on the screen, and then press .
■ Press the button (at the top of the touch pad) to move to WATER DAY.
 9 RAIN DELAY: “Prevent watering when rain is in the USEFUL TIPS
forecast.”
■ If there is rain in the forecast, you can temporarily suspend your Open Valves During Installation
watering program on all zones for up to 7 days using the RAIN DELAY Shaking during transportation can cause valves to be open. if this occurs, water
feature. After the selected delay has ended, your watering program will may run continuously through one or more valves during installation.
automatically resume.
■ Turn the water off.
■ To set the Rain Delay, check to make sure the arrow on the screen is
pointing to AUTO. ■ Remove the batteries. Wait for the screen
to go blank. Reinsert the batteries.
■ Hold the button until the word DELAY
appears. Now press the button to set
WATER DAY START WATER ■ Note: Removing the batteries will not
the duration of the delay. You can reduce erase any existing watering schedules.

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or deactivate the delay period with the NEXT START TIME A B C D ■ Turn the water back on.
button. WATER DAY EVERYDELAY
AM
PM
HRS
DAY
■ If the problem persists, turn off the water.
■ Once the delay time is selected, press the TODAY MIN Use the Manual feature to open and

AUTO
button and wait for the number to stop
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ZONE RESET MANUAL close each valve 3 times.
flashing. 1 2 3 4
■ All other functions, including MANUAL RAIN DELAY, HOLD
WATERING and OFF are on hold during Cleaning Your Timer
RAIN DELAY. To cancel RAIN DELAY, press the button until DELAY
is set to “0”. You should clean your timer periodically. Debris or sediments commonly found
in water can build up in your timer.
■ Note: In the RAIN DELAY mode, the screen will
alternate between the current time and the ■ Turn off the water. Remove the timer from the faucet and check that the
remaining delay time. filter washer is clear. If you notice any debris, remove the filter washer and
clean it out with water.

10 OFF MODE: “Stop watering for an extended period.”

■ To stop watering indefinitely, press the button until the arrow on the
screen points to OFF. The timer will not water while in this mode. The screen
will display the word OFF.
■ To start watering automatically again, press WATER DAY START WATER
the button until the arrow on the screen
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points to the AUTO. The program will begin

HOW LONG

CYCLE
watering at the next previously scheduled NEXT START TIME A B C D
WATER DAY EVERYDELAY
START WATER Time. AM HRS
PM DAY
■ Note: Watering will be stopped for all zones TODAY MIN
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when this feature is activated. ZONE RESET MANUAL
1 2 3 4 ■ Activate the MANUAL mode by pressing the MANUAL button. Open all of
RAIN DELAY, HOLD the valves and spray water through each valve and the faucet connection
to flush out any built-up sediments or debris.

11 MANUAL WATERING: “Fill a bucket, clean the car or

wash the dog.”
■ To use a hose or other watering tool, simply press the (manual)
button. Then using the button select which zone you want to use.
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close when the selected time is reached. NEXT START TIME A B C D
WATER DAY EVERYDELAY
■ Note: The timer will hold the last manual AM HRS
time in its memory. To reset the manual time PM
TODAY
DAY
MIN
AUTO

back to “0”, press the and buttons to

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adjust the time. ZONE RESET MANUAL Seasonal Storage
1 2 3 4
RAIN DELAY, HOLD
Freezing temperatures can cause water in
the timer to freeze and expand, damaging
the timer.
12 TIMER RESET ■ At the end of the season or when there
is frost in the forecast, turn off the water
To completely erase all settings in the timer and return to the original factory and remove your timer from the faucet.
settings, press and hold the button for 7 seconds. The screen will display
RESET. ■ Remove the batteries.

You will need to press and hold the button a second time to change the clock ■ Be sure to store the timer indoors, away
format. from freezing temperatures.

Note: All programming will be lost when the timer is RESET. After RESET
You may need to change the time setting between 12-hour (AM/PM) and
24-hour (military time). See Step 4 for further
Tips for Battery Life
instructions. WATER DAY START WATER ■ Make sure to use fresh alkaline batteries.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
SET CLOCK

HOW LONG

CYCLE ■
NEXT START TIME A B C D
WATER DAY EVERYDELAY ■ Remove the batteries at the end of the season before
AM
PM
HRS
DAY
storing.
TODAY MIN
Batteries should last about one season. A schedule with
AUTO
OFF

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ZONE RESET MANUAL more frequent watering times can cause the batteries to
1 2 3 4 drain faster.
RAIN DELAY, HOLD

PLANNING TABLE
ZONE 1 CYCLE A CYCLE B CYCLE C CYCLE D
Start Water (Time)
How Long (Minutes)

ZONE 2 CYCLE A CYCLE B CYCLE C CYCLE D

Start Water (Time)
How Long (Minutes)

ZONE 3 CYCLE A CYCLE B CYCLE C CYCLE D

Start Water (Time)
How Long (Minutes)
Warning: Intended for outdoor use only. Severe electrical shock could result if
ZONE 4 CYCLE A CYCLE B CYCLE C CYCLE D water is sprayed into outlets or sources of electrical current. Do not use water
Start Water (Time) more than 115°F (46°C). Do not use when the ambient air temperature is less
than 40°F (4.5°C). When not in use, remove batteries, drain and store indoors
How Long (Minutes)
away from freezing temperatures.