Programming The Controller; Setting The Time And Date; Set Current Time; Set Current Date - Weathermatic SoloRain 8014 Series Owner's Manual

3.0 Programming the Controller

To access the control panel, remove
the protective cover from the 8014
SoloRain. Squeeze the side tabs and
lift off the cover. Always replace the
cover for added protection.
Use the + / - buttons
to scroll through
available options.

3.1 Setting the Time and Date

3.1.1

Set Current Time

Turn the Select dial to the TIME position. Press the + / - keys to
scroll to the correct time.
P.M. is indicated by a P in the display.
3.1.2

Set Current Date

Turn the Select dial to the DATE position. Press the + / - keys to
scroll to the current month and day.
3.1.3

Set Current Year

Turn the Select dial to the YEAR position. Press the + / - keys to
scroll to the current year.
NOTE: When date and year are selected, the day of the week is
automatically set. The 8014 SoloRain is leap year compatible.
Select Set
Dial Dial
SoloRain
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3.0 Programming the Controller
3.1.4

Changing the Time and Date Format

The 8014 SoloRain controller can display time in either the 12-hour
or 24-hour clock format. When the 24-hour format is selected the
date format will also change to Day:Month.
To change the time and date format:
• Rotate Select dial to the TIME or DATE position
• Press both the + / - keys at the same time
• The PM indicator will disappear and the clock will change to
24hr time
• Date will also be in the Day:Month format
• Days of the week will change from SMTWTFS to 1234567
(Sunday = 1)
• To change back to 12 hour clock and Month:Day format
repeat the above steps
3.2 Setting a Watering Schedule
The 8014 SoloRain can be programmed to run 1 to 6 watering
programs per day. This means you can start and stop the watering
from 1 to 6 times in a 24 hour period.
To set a watering schedule for Program 1 turn the Select dial to
PROGRAM 1 and follow the steps below.
3.2.1

Set Start Time

Turn the Set dial to START TIME. Press the + / - keys to select the
desired START TIME for PROGRAM 1.
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