Orbit 24723 Manual

Timer
Expandable
Watering Timer
Important, please read!
When expecting freezing temperatures,
timers should be removed from the
hose faucet and stored indoors to avoid
potential freeze damage.
Filter traps dirt particles, prolonging
life of timer. Clean filter regularly and
replace if worn.

Product Features

BATTERY TRAY
+/-
For Rain Delay Press + in Auto
BUTTONS
B C
1 2
STATION
RAIN
EVERY DAYS HRS DELAY
MINS
AM
ARROW
PM
NEXT START TIME
S M T W T F S INT
STATION
MANUAL/
CLEAR
RESET 4 PLUGS LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
(behind timer)
FILTER
HOSE TAP
CONNECTION
MANIFOLD
SHUT-OFF LEVER
FILTER TIMER MOUNTING BRACKET
(1) 7 ¼-in.
SUPPORT ROD
DIAL—Rotate the dial to customize your watering schedule
+/- Buttons—Use these buttons to adjust time and program.
While in AUTO press + to activate Rain Delay.
ARROW—Moves cursor around the screen during
DIAL
programming.
STATION—Moves between Station 1 - Station 4
MANUAL/CLEAR—Press to water manually
or to clear programming
RESET—Press to reset back to factory settings
OFF—Turn off all watering
AUTO—Timer waters according to your customized schedule
SET CLOCK—Set the time of day
START TIME—Select what time you would like
to start watering
How Long—Determine how long to water
How Often—Choose how often you will water

Quick Start Guide

1. Attach manifold to an outdoor hose faucet.
2. Secure manifold to wall using the mounting hardware and
instructions provided.
3. Attach up to 4 valves to the manifold outlets. Open fully
each of the shutoffs with a valve attached.
4. Connect the wire from each valve to one of the numbered
ports on the back of the timer.
5. Install two AA alkaline batteries into the battery tray
(Remove the tray on the side of the timer by sliding or
pulling it out.)
Note: Please ensure that the valves are attached to the timer
before installing batteries. Once the batteries are installed
the timer will immediately begin a start-up sequence noted
on the screen by a circling icon.
6. Once the start-up sequence is complete; create your timer
program.
7. Turn dial to AUTO
8. Slide timer onto a valve mounting bracket.
9. Turn on hose faucet.

Installation and Programming Instructions

Mounting the Manifold

(1) #14 ROUND
HEAD SCREW 1. 2.
1. Attach support rod to manifold by inserting it into the two
mounting holes on the back of the manifold.
2. Mark where support rod touches the wall.
3. Drill a pilot hole using a ¼-in. drill bit.
4. Attach the support rod using the screw provided.

Installing the Batteries

1. Attach up to 4 valves to the manifold outlets (the valves are
electronically operated and must be attached to the timer
for proper operation). Open fully each of the shutoffs with
a valve attached.
2. Remove the plug and connect the wire from a valve to
one of the numbered ports on the back of the timer. The
numbers 1 through 4 are the "STATIONS" used while
programming your timer. Attach up to 4 valves.
3. Remove the tray on the side of the timer by sliding or
pulling it out.
4. Insert two AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries (not included) and
replace the tray.
Note: Firmly replace the battery tray to ensure water
resistance and increase battery life. You will know the battery
tray is fully inserted if it does not pull out easily. Used up or
dead batteries must be removed from the timer and disposed
of properly. Replace batteries when low battery icon appears
on display. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may
explode or leak.
5. Please ensure that the valves are attached to the timer
before installing batteries. Once the batteries are installed
the timer will immediately begin a start-up sequence noted
on the screen by a circling icon.
6. Once the start-up sequence is complete you may begin
programming.

Programming the Timer

Set Clock and Day

3. 4.
1. Turn dial to SET CLOCK.
2. Using the +/- buttons, set the time of day, including AM
and PM. Timer advances faster if button is held down.
3. Press the ARROW button to set current day.
4. Press the +/- buttons to move between and select the
current day of the week. Press the ARROW button to toggle
back to the time of day.
5. Turn dial to save changes.

Start Time

A start time is the time of day that the timer will begin to
water. This timer features three start times.
1. Turn dial to START TIME.
2. Press the ARROW button to move through and select a
start time; A, B, or C.
3. Using the +/- buttons, set your first start time, including
AM and PM. Timer advances faster if button is held down.
A box is placed around each programmed start time.
4. Press the STATION button to move through and select
stations; 1-4. Only stations with connected valves are
shown. Press the + / - buttons to toggle a station on/off.
A box is placed around each selected station.
Note: To remove a start time press CLEAR.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 to program additional start times.
Note: Only one start time is required.
6. Turn dial to save changes.
PM
S M T W T F S
B C
1 2