Timer Installation - Orbit B-hyve User Manual

Timer Installation

Select a location
Choose a location near power and away
from direct sunlight, if possible . Make sure
to leave room for the timer door to open
completely .
Mount the timer
Install a screw (included) into the wall .
Use the expanding anchors (included) for
plaster, masonry or drywall installations .
Hang the timer on the installed screw using
the keyhole slot . Level the timer and use
the second screw in one of the preformed
mounting holes to secure the timer .
Connect valve wires
Strip 1/2" (12 mm) of insulation from each
wire . Connect one wire from each valve
to a "Common" (COM) wire and the other
wires to a numbered terminal (only one
wire per terminal .)
Small Hole–for running 5 or 7
strand wire straight into the box
Knock-out for hardwired installations
1/2", 3/4" and 1" knock-outs for larger
systems with more wire bundles
Note: We recommend you consult an electrician for hardwired installations .
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Keyhole
1/8"
No. 8 Screw
Wall
Pre-formed
Mounting Holes
Loosen Screw
Strip Wire
Push In
Tighten Screw
Bottom View
Timer Installation–Connecting to WIFI
Plug in your Orbit® B-hyve™ timer
Once your Orbit® timer is plugged into the
power source, it will automatically look to
pair with your smart device . In the top left
corner of the timer screen the "wifi" icon
will begin a graduated blinking sequence .
This indicates that your timer is ready to
pair with a smart device .
Install the Orbit® B-hyve™ app and
create an account on your smart device
Find Orbit_SmartHome_XXXX
in your wifi list
The B-hyve™ timer will create its own
network that will appear in your list of
available wifi connections on your smart
device . Connect to the Orbit SmartHome
network and then return to the Orbit®
B-hyve™ app .
Enter your wifi settings
After returning to the app, you will see
a list of available networks . Choose your
network and then enter the password for
the network to connect your timer to your
wifi signal . When connected, the wifi icon
on the timer will stop blinking and show
solid lines .
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