Introduction We are pleased you have chosen the Aquauno Pratico water timer, model 8493. This Italian-made timer utilizes the most sophisticated technology and most durable material bringing you years of low maintenance and a worry-free lawn. Read instruction manual carefully before programming; save manual for future use.
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Operating controls LED light indicator Washable stainless steel filter Stop Button (red) 3/4” Female faucet connector with O-ring External ring nut Valve body Start Button (green) Unit openings buttons (one on each side) ½” Female connector Male Quick-Click connector Outlet...
Operating tips • Cycle repeats at the same time every day. • Use Alkaline batteries only; do not use lithium or rechargeable batteries. • Install new battery at the start of the watering season. • Regularly wash the filter to prevent clogging. •...
Battery installation 1. Press the two side buttons on the front panel then insert one 9V Alkaline battery into the terminal. 2. Replace the battery back into the housing. Notes: • Use only Alkaline batteries. • Replace the battery at the beginning of the watering season. •...
Installation on faucet 1. Loosen external ring nut C. 2. Tighten 3/4” female connector A on faucet B. 3. Tighten external ring nut C to timer housing. • Do not install into any type of valve box or under the soil level.
Face panel Red LED light indicator for open/closed status of the valve • Open: LED flashes twice consecutively every 2 seconds • Closed: LED flashes once every 2 seconds Green button: Start Press both at the same time Red button: Stop to reset or cancel setting Programming SETTING THE WATERING CYCLE...
Programming Direct programming: 1. Press green and red buttons at the same time to clear out the timer. 2. Press green button at the time you want the watering cycle to start. 3. Within 1 minute press and hold red button. 4.After 5 seconds start counting the number of flashes on LED light;...
Frequently asked questions Can I set the timer to release water more than once a day? No, the timer allows only one watering cycle per day. Can I use any 9V battery? No, Alkaline only. Do not use lithium or rechargeable batteries. What happens if the unit is not removed during freezing temperature? The ABS plastic components will crack causing the unit to be inoperable.
Trouble shooting PRoBLEM SoLUTIoN Check that the water faucet is open. The unit is not Verify the battery by checking the intensity of the LED working accord- light indicator. ing to the pro- gram set Verify that solenoid valve wires are inserted into correct outlets inside orange face plate.
Routine maintenance • Clean impurities inside and outside the unit. • Check that all wires are in good condition. • Take apart solenoid valve case and clean dirty areas with water only. When reassembling, make sure that valve wires are in a downward position (see fig.
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Via Pontebbana, 22 - 33080 - Fiume Veneto - Pordenone - Italy We hereby declare under our full responsibility that this product: 8493 - Aquauno PRATICo conforms to European Directive 2004/108/CE With reference to the technical standards defined under EN61000-6-1:2007 (immunity) and EN61000-6-3:2007 (emissions).