HYDRO-RAIN HRC 980 Manual

1 Dial 1 Outlet
Hose Faucet 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.

Timer Features

FILTER
HOSE TAP
CONNECTION
+/-
BUTTONS
ARROW
MANUAL
CLEAR
RESET
OUTLET
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 programming.
MANUAL/CLEAR—Press to water manually or
to clear programming.
RESET—Press to reset back to factory settings.
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
OFF—Turn off all watering.
DIAL

Installing the Batteries

1. Remove the tray on the back of the timer by
sliding or pulling it out.
2. 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.

Programming the Timer

Set Clock and Day

1. Turn dial to SET CLOCK.
PM
T
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 four
start times.
1. Turn dial to START TIME.
B C D
1 2
AM
2. Press the ARROW button to move through
and select a start time; A, B, and/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.
Note: To remove a start time press CLEAR.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to program additional
start times.
Note: Only one start time is required.
5. Turn dial to save changes.

How Long

1. Turn dial to HOW LONG.
2. Using the +/- buttons, select watering
duration from 1 to 360 minutes. Timer
1 2
MINS
advances faster if button is held down.
Note: To remove a watering duration
press CLEAR.
3. Turn dial to save changes.