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- Page 1 Quick Start Guide www.rachio.com/support...
- Page 2 Let’s get started! Download the Rachio App to begin setting up your new controller. www.rachio.com/download...
- Page 3 What’s in the box? Need help? We have a team of experts ready to help. If you run into any problems, please contact Rachio customer support. 1 (844) 4-RACHIO Complete support documentation, videos and more are available on our support site.
- Page 4 Mobile Device Requires iOS devices 9.3 or newer or Android 4.0 or newer. (Optional) Outdoor Installation The Rachio controller is designed to be installed indoors. If installing outdoors, a weather-resistant enclosure is drill hammer required. Reference page 23 for more information.
- Page 5 Download Download the Rachio app at www.rachio.com/download. Easy Install Create a Rachio user account to set up and manage your controller. You’ll need to create a username and password to connect your controller. 3 Quick Steps...
- Page 6 Snap a few pictures. The Rachio app will guide you through connecting your controller to Wi-Fi. Open the old controller. Use your smartphone to take a few photos of the wiring inside the old controller from For Wi-Fi connection tips, or if you encounter issues different angles.
- Page 7 Wall anchors are included for the wiring bay. Finally, plug the drywall. Make sure your wiring transformer into a wall outlet. and power adapter will reach the Rachio controller. Note: Wire it up. To insert or remove a wire, Insert sprinkler wire through press down on each terminal the opening on the base.
- Page 8 Only install one valve wire per terminal. Power and ground wires are not needed. Congratulations! You’ve completed the install of your Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller hardware. Download the Rachio App to continue the software setup.
- Page 9 Manually Start and Stop Zones Press the Arrow Buttons to select the zone you want to run. Press the Select Button to start and stop the Selected Zone. When you start a zone, it will begin watering immediately and then stop after a short duration.
- Page 10 Press and hold the up Arrow Button and Select Button until the the LED light ring is fully illuminated. LED light ring is fully illuminated. Update Wi-Fi settings in the Rachio app. Delete the controller in the Rachio app before reconnecting. For detailed instructions, visit For detailed instructions, visit rachio.com/update-wifi.
- Page 11 Hard Wiring An enclosure is required for hardwiring installations and/or outdoor installation. For details, reference www.rachio.com/outdoors. Multiple Controllers If you’re using more than one controller, do not share ANY wires Advanced between them - a relay is required. For further details, reference www.rachio.com/relay.
- Page 12 Master Valve Wiring Outdoor Installation A master valve is a “normally The Rachio controller is designed to be installed indoors. If you closed” valve installed at the need to install outdoors, a weatherproof enclosure is required. supply point of the main line that opens whenever a zone is operating.
- Page 13 A pump start relay serves as a switch that activates 110-220VAC Indexing valves offer a central hub to automate multiple zoned power to the pump when the Rachio controller’s master valve is irrigation systems. Usually consisting of one inlet and 3+ outlets, enabled.
- Page 14 24VAC leads and common wire into the SC controller when moisture is detected. Rain sensors normally have terminal slot. three wires; common, normally open and normally closed. Rachio • Insert the other 24 VAC lead into the SP terminal slot.
- Page 15 Minute (GPM). Flow sensors are Ensure the rain sensor toggle is enabled in the being used to monitor water usage Rachio App’s device settings. Re-enable the rain and detect abnormal use. For more sensor toggle if it is disabled. information, visit www.rachio.com/...
- Page 16 I can’t connect to Wi-Fi. The controller must be setup via the Rachio mobile app for initial activation. Disable cellular data in your phone’s settings; if in doubt, put your phone into Airplane Mode and turn on the Wi-Fi manually.
- Page 17 Power cycle the controller. Simply unplug the device attempts to connect to Rachio’s servers. Once and plug it back in. Keep an eye on the Rachio light; connected, it will turn solid. which light (1-4) does it light up to? If stuck at light 2, perform an Update Wi-Fi Network on the controller.
- Page 18 Inspect the diaphragm for a master valve or pump start relay, ensure the master tears. Replace the diaphragm assembly if torn. Make sure all valve toggle is enabled within the Rachio App’s device components are installed properly when reassembled. settings.
- Page 19 You must notify Rachio in writing of the Defective Product during the Limited Warranty Period by visiting www.rachio.com/warranty and return the Defective Product to Rachio on or within thirty (30) days following the date you notified Rachio in writing of the Defective Product. Don’t throw out your old controller.
- Page 20 ©2017 Rachio, Inc.
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