Troubleshooting; Help - Orbit 57880 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem/Possible Causes
One or more valves do not turn on
1. Faulty solenoid
2. Wire broken or not connected
3. Flow control stem screwed down, shutting valve off
4. Programming is incorrect
Stations turn on when they are not supposed to
1. Water pressure is too high
2. More than one start time is programmed
One station is stuck on and will not shut off
1. Faulty valve
2. Particles of dirt or debris stuck in valve
3. Valve diaphragm faulty
All valves do not turn on
1. Transformer defective or not connected
2. Programming is incorrect
3. Fuse has blown
Timer will not power up
1. Fuse has blown
2. Transformer not plugged into a working outlet
valves continue to turn on and off when they are not pro-
grammed to
1. More than one start time is programmed with overlapping
schedules
2. Excessive pressure
Fuse blows repeatedly
1. Short in wiring or solenoids
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Help

Before returning this sprinkler timer to the store, contact Orbit
Technical Service at: 1-800-488-6156, 1-801-299-5555
Listings
The sprinkler timer is tested to UL-50 standard and is ETL listed.
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Appropriate international models are CSA ® and CE ® approved.
Disconnection : Type 1Y
Normal Pollution Situation.
The supply cord of this control can be replaced only by the manu-
facturer or his accredited service agent.
Trademark Notice
WaterMaster ® is a registered trademark of Orbit ® Irrigation Products,
Inc. The information in this manual is primarily intended for the
user who will establish a watering schedule and enter that schedule
into the sprinkler timer. This product is intended to be used as an
automatic sprinkler timer for activating 24 VAC irrigation valves, as
described in this manual.
Warranty and Statement
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. warrants to its customers that its
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products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of six years from the date of purchase.
We will replace, free of charge, the defective part or parts found to
be defective under normal use and service for a period of up to six
years after purchase (proof of purchase required).
We reserve the right to inspect the defective part prior to replace-
ment. Orbit ® Irrigation Products, Inc. will not be responsible for
consequential or incidental cost or damage caused by the product
failure. Orbit liability under this warranty is limited solely to the
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replacement or repair of defective parts.
To exercise your warranty, return the unit to your dealer with a
copy of the sales receipt.
Questions Please call:
1-800-488-6156 or 1-801-299-5555
www.orbitonline.com
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
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cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTe: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• 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.
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