Intermatic EJ351 Installation And User Instructions

MODEL EJ351
Installation and User Instructions
WARNING
Risk of Fire or Electric Shock
• Disconnect power at the circuit breaker(s) or disconnect switch(es) before installing
or servicing.
• Installation and/or wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical
code requirements.
• Do NOT use timer to control devices that could have dangerous consequences due to
inaccurate timing such as sun lamps, sauna, heaters and crock pots.
• Do NOT use with mercury vapor lights, appliances, radios, televisions, stereos, etc.
• Use ONLY with incandescent lights. Do not use with compact fluorescent lamps
(CFL's), starter or other electronic ballasts.
NOTICE
• Do NOT use to control receptacles.
• Do NOT use with PAR or "R" type rated outdoor flood lamps larger than 150 watts.
• Do NOT use in combination with separate dimmers or photoelectric switches.
• In rare cases, may cause radio or TV interference which can be resolved by adjusting
the antenna, moving the receiver, or plugging into a different AC outlet..
Specifications
• 500W maximum (1 timer in wall box), 400W (2 timers in wall box),
40W minimum (incandescent)
• 120 VAC, 60 Hz
• 30 minute minimum ON/OFF period
• 24-hour repeat cycle
• Up to 48 daily operation events (24 ON, 24 OFF)
• Random Variability: For "lived in" look, ON/OFF times vary at least
7 minutes from the set time and at least 15 minutes from the previ-
ous day.
• Power Failure Memory Protection: Depending on conditions at time
of power failure, will retain settings up to 15 minutes.
• Operate at Room Temperature: 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Installing the Switch Timer
Red
Indicator
Light
Control
Lever
Plastic
Push-Button
Screw
Time Dial
Cover
The EJ351 Switch Timer replaces a standard toggle switch. Installa-
tion requires the following tools:
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips-head screwdriver
1. Turn off power at the service panel by REMOVING FUSE or
TURNING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF.
2. Remove the switchplate and existing wall switch.
3. Trim building wires to 7/16" as shown.
4. Connect two wires from the wall to the BLACK
wires from the switch timer, using the twist
connectors provided.
INCLUDED FOR INSTALLATION:
Flat
Control
Head
Panel
Twist
Screws
Connectors
(2)
(2)
Dome
Head
Screw
(1)
Indoor Wall Switch Timer
5. If the old switch had a ground wire
(normally connected to a green
hex-head screw), fasten it securely
to the metal box or timer metal
bracket.
6. Make sure all twist connectors are
tight.
7. Tuck wires into wall box leaving room for the device.
8. Using 2 flat-head screws provided, mount the switch timer into
the wall box.
9. Position the wall plate over the switch timer, making sure the
upper screw hole of the wall plate is over the
RED indicator light.
10. Install the control panel over the wall plate as
follows:
a. Position the clear plastic lens into the upper
screw hole in the wall plate.
Make sure the post next to the knob shaft is
properly aligned with the control lever hole in
the control panel.
b. Install the dome-head screw in the bottom
hole of the control panel, on through the bot-
tom hole of the switch plate. Tighten snugly
but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
c. Install the white plug over the dome-head
screw.
11.Press the dial onto the switch timer's shaft.
Align the flat side of the shaft with the flat side
within the dial.
12. Turn power back on at the service panel.
Programming Using the RAPID Method
Use this procedure to manually program ON/OFF settings.
1. Move the control lever to the OFF-CLEAR position for about
20 seconds. The red indicator light will go off and any previous
time settings will be cleared from memory.
2. Move the control lever to the ON position. The Red indicator
light will start flashing.
NOTE: Should the Red indicator light remain ON,
move the control lever to the OFF - CLEAR position
for 20 minutes.
3. Rotate the time dial clockwise at least one click, stopping at
Plastic
the present time.
Screw
Cover
NOTE: During programming, be careful not to press the dial
(1)
while turning it. If you press the dial, you will accidentally set
a wrong time.
4. Press the dial once to set the present time. The Red indicator
light will go off.
5. Rotate the time dial clockwise to the first desired ON time.
The Red light will pulse momentarily with each click.
6. Press the dial once to enter the ON time. The light controlled
by the switch timer will turn ON.
7. Rotate the time dial clockwise to the desired OFF time.
8. Press the dial once to enter the OFF time. The light controlled
by the switch timer will turn OFF.
7/16"
9. Repeat Steps 5-8 for each additional ON/OFF setting.
10. Continue to rotate the time dial until the Red indicator
light comes on and stays ON, indicating that the switch timer
is in AUTOMATIC mode.
BLACK
BLACK
RED
Indicator
Light
RED Indicator Light
Clear
Plastic
Lens
Align with
Hole in
Control Panel