“stacked” or delayed, and will start upon If this is the first time the sprinkler timer has been programmed, you completion of the previous program . should press the small recessed button labeled RESET . Do not press 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 3 11/15/07 3:34:26 PM...
• A blinking cursor will appear below the arrow for the year, month, and date when programming . • Use the buttons to set the correct year, then press ENTER . • Use the buttons to set the correct month, then press ENTER . 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 4 11/15/07 3:34:27 PM...
Grass Interval Every 5 days 9:00 AM 30 min Back Shrub Head Shrubs and Flowers Interval Every 5 days 30 min Front Shrub Head Shrubs and Flowers Figure : Creating a Watering Plan 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 5 11/15/07 3:34:27 PM...
“program A” . Using the “Watering Plan” as our example, this would be station 1. [See Figure 2] • Turn the rotary dial to DAYS OF WEEk in “program A” . The 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 6 11/15/07 3:34:27 PM...
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Generally, only one cycle start time is required for “Program B”. For more information on “multiple Start times” go to the Figure : Entering Duration for “program A” “Commonly used Features” section on page 10. 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 7 11/15/07 3:34:28 PM...
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ENTER . • To erase a schedule, press CLEAR . To enter a new schedule, press NEXT . Figure : LCD Display with Watering Days 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 8 11/15/07 3:34:28 PM...
The sprinkler timer is now fully programmed and ready to use in the automatic mode . In automatic mode, each station will operate sequentially, starting with “program A” . Figure : Entering Duration for “program B” 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 9 11/15/07 3:34:29 PM...
4 . Repeat step 3 to program a third and fourth start time if needed . 5 . To delete a start time press NEXT until the curser blinks by the start time and press CLEAR . Figure : LCD Display with Rain Delay 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 10 11/15/07 3:34:29 PM...
. (Example: To set station 3 for five minutes, press the manual key; then press the once) . [See Figure 10] NEXT key five times to select the manual operation mode and 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 11 11/15/07 3:34:29 PM...
2 . Mounting the Sprinkler Timer 3 . Activating the Battery Loop for 4 . Connecting Valve Wires to Sprinkler Timer keyed lock 5 . Connecting Electrical Power Figure 1a: Latching the door with the Thumb Lock 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 12 11/15/07 3:34:32 PM...
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AC line voltage source. 4. Wiring the Electric Valves Station 3 Note: If the distance between the sprinkler timer and valves is under 700’ Figure 1: Connecting Sprinkler Wires to Valves 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 13 11/15/07 3:34:33 PM...
SECTION: • It may be necessary to open the terminal to allow for wire Models 57880, 57881, 57882, 57883, 27780, 27781, 27782, 27783, insertion or removal . To do this, you’ll need to use a small 91880, 91881, 91882, 91883 Phillips screwdriver .
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(from cord) to expose the three wires . • Connect the source wires to the wires extending from the sprinkler timer . • Take care to follow the correct color code . For USA: connect 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 15 11/15/07 3:34:34 PM...
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• Place the sensor on/off switch to the “on” position to begin Figure A2] operation . PUMP SENSOR TIMER SENSOR PUMP TIMER To Pump Coil To Power PUMP START RELAY Figure A: Connecting Pump Start or Master Valve Figure A1: Connecting a Rain Sensor 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 16 11/15/07 3:34:34 PM...
Consists of Days of Week, Interval or Odd/Even Days use in programming See program Watering Program See station Zones FUSE The 0 .75 amp slow-blow fuse provides circuit protection . For replacement, use a 0 .75 amp fuse . 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 17 11/15/07 3:34:34 PM...
1 . More than one start time is programmed with overlapping copy of the sales receipt . schedules Questions please call: 2 . Excessive pressure 1-00--1 or 1-01-- www.orbitonline.com Fuse blows repeatedly 1 . Short in wiring or solenoids 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 18 11/15/07 3:34:34 PM...
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help . This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 . 08WTM005637 57880-24 rB.indd 19 11/15/07 3:34:34 PM...