Defiant 13257 Use And Care Manual

Before You Begin

Product Information

□ Set one or multiple ON/OFF settings for each day of the week, daily cycles, or weekday - weekend
cycles
□ Stores up to 18 individual programs - 9 on/off programs.
□ Controls incandescent lights, fluorescent lights, LED lights, or horsepower loads such as a motor for
small fans

Pre-Installation Requirements

This timer requires that your switch box have a neutral wire in order for the timer to operate correctly.
□ This timer will work in a single pole installation. It will not work in a 4-way or 3-way installation.
□ This time
r will only work on loads up to 15 amps resistive or 10 amps tungsten.

Safety Information

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
… Shut off the power at the fuse box or circuit breaker before installation
… Do not use in wet locations
… Use indoors only
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC FIRE:
… Do not use to control appliances that contain heating elements such as cooking appliances,
heaters, and irons
… Do not exceed electrical ratings
… Do not use to control receptacles
… Use only copper wire with this device
WARNING:
This device is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local
regulations in the United States, or the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. if you are
unsure or uncomfortable about performing this installation, consult a qualified electrician.

Product Specifications

□ Single pole installation only.
RATINGS
120 VAC, 60Hz
15A, 1800W Resistive

Hardware Included

AA - Wire Nut x4
BB - Screw x2

Installation Terms and Options

WARNING:
Shut off power at the fuse box or circuit breaker before performing any wiring or installation.

BASIC WIRING TERMINOLOGY

To better familiarize yourself with the wiring terminology and concepts referenced in this
manual, please review the following information before you begin wiring this timer to your
switch outlet. If at any time during the wiring process you become uncertain, please contact a
certified electrician.
□ Line: This is the 120 VAC (hot) from breaker box.
□ Load: This is the 120 VAC wire that controls the fixture (load out) which carries power to
the light.
□ Neutral: 120 VAC return connection.
□ Ground: 120 VAC safety ground.

1 Single Pole Installation

Disconnect the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box
a. Remove the existing switch.
b. Connect the wires of the timer to the wall box as shown, using the wire nuts (AA) provided. See Figure 2.
□ Connect the hot/live wire of the line to the black wire from the timer.
□ Connect the hot/live wire of the load to the red wire from the timer.
□ Connect the ground wire to the green wire from the timer.
□ Connect the neutral wire to the white wire from the timer. Often the neutral (white) wire can be found in the
back of the wire box connected with a wire nut. There may be several neutral wires bound together. Add the
timer neutral to all neutral wires bound together making sure the wire nut is tight.
c. Ensure that all wire nuts are secure, and tuck the wires into the wall box, leaving room for the timer. Use the
screws (BB) to mount the timer to the wall box, being careful not to crush any wires.
d. Reinstall your wall plate.
e. Turn the main power ON at the circuit breaker.
f. Turn the slide switch (I) to the On position.
g. If the timer display does not turn on, disconnect the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Swap the black and
red wires on the timer. Remount the timer and wall plate, then restore power at the fuse box or circuit breaker.

Programming Instructional Video

IP07232014
1200W Tungsten 1/2 HP Motor
To view an instructional video on how to program this product:
1. Go to www.homedepot.com and enter either the Item or Model number found in the top right
corner of this instruction sheet in the search field.
2. Click on your product from the list of search results and click on the video link in the Product
Overview section.
CONTINUE TO PAGE 2 TO COMPLETE SETUP AND PROGRAMMING
Use and Care Guide
Indoor Digital Timer

Suggested Tools

Phillips screwdriver

Warranty

The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of
one year from the original date of consumer purchase. This warranty is limited to the repair or
replacement of this product only and does not extend to consequential or incidental damage to
other products that may be used with this product. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
or permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Contact Home Depot customer service at 1-866-308-3976 or visit www.homedepot.com for more
information.
FCC NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
theinstructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference 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 differentfrom that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
INSTALLATION
Single-Pole Installation:
This installation option should be used when a switch only controls one outlet from a single
location. A typical example of where you would find a single-pole switch is your bedroom or
bathroom light switch.
Wire strippers
TIMER
BLACK
LINE
RED
LOAD
WHITE
NEUTRAL
GREEN
GROUND
Figure 2 - Connecting the Timer Wires for Single Pole Installation
Please contact 1-866-308-3976 for further assistance.
Item #1001-475-623
Model #13257
UPC #030878132572
WALL BOX
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