Troubleshooting - Gardena 1885 Operating Instructions Manual

8. Troubleshooting

Fault
No display appears
Manual watering is not
possible using the
rotary knob set to On
Watering program is not
being undertaken
(no watering)
Possible Cause
Battery inserted incorrectly.
Flat battery.
Temperature on the display
is higher than 60 °C.
Battery flat ( is continuously
displayed).
Tap turned off.
Controller is not connected.
Program entry / modification
during or just before the
start pulse.
Tap turned off.
Soil moisture or rain sensor
registers damp.
Remedy
v Check polarity markings
match (+ / –).
v Insert new (alkaline) battery.
Display appears after
temperature has dropped.
v Insert new (alkaline) battery.
v Turn tap on.
v Mount controller on housing.
v Make program entry /
modification outside the
programmed start times.
v Turn tap on.
v If dry, check setting /
location of soil moisture /
rain sensor.
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