Creating A Watering Schedule - Hunter X-Core Owners Manual And Programming Instructions

CreaTInG a WaTerInG sCHedUle ...................................................................................

There are some guidelines that should be followed when determining
when and how long to water. These factors are the soil type, the part
of the landscape being watered, weather conditions, and the types of
sprinklers being used. A watering schedule form is included with your
Pro-C that can be used as a handy reference.
Station Number and Location – Identify the station number, location and
the type of plant that is being watered.
Watering Day – Identify whether you want to use a calendar day, interval,
or an odd or even day schedule. For a calendar day schedule circle the
day of the week in which watering is desired. For an interval schedule,
indicate the desired interval number.
Program Start Times – Indicate the time of day that the program will
begin. Each program can have 1-4 start times. However, one start time
will run an entire program. Write "OFF" for any Pump Start Time not
used.
Station Run Time – Indicate the run time (1 minute – 6 hours) for
each station. Write "0:00" for any station that you do not want to operate
in the program.
Keep this schedule in a safe place for quick reference later.
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NOTE: It is usually good to water one or two hours
before sunrise. Water pressure will be at optimum
levels during the early morning and the water can
soak into the roots of the plants while evaporation
is minimal. For most plants, watering during
mid-day or in the evening may cause plant damage
or possibly mildew.
NOTE: Keep an eye out for evidence of under- or
over-watering. Over-watering is most commonly
indicated by pools of water that take a long time
to soak in or evaporate, while under-watered
landscapes will show signs of discoloring and
dryness. Make programming changes immediately
when evidence is present.