Rain Bird SST-900i Setup & Operation Instructions

Rain Bird SST-900i Setup & Operation Instructions

Simple to set timer
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Installation .................................................2
Tools and Supplies Needed ................................2
Step 1. Mount Timer ...........................................2
Step 2. Connect Power ........................................2
Indoor Timer ...................................................................2
Outdoor Timer ...............................................................2
Valve Connections ........................................................3
Timer Connections .......................................................3
Step 4. Verify System Operation ........................4
Battery Pull Tab ..............................................................4
Apply Power ...................................................................4
Test Watering ..................................................................4
Optional Accessories ..........................................5
Rain Sensor .....................................................................5
Master Valve Or Pump Start Relay ..........................5
Controls and Indicators ...............................6
Setting the Timer ........................................7
Step 1. Set Clock..................................................7
Step 2. Set Date ...................................................7
Step 3. Schedule Watering .................................7
Set Start Time and Run Time .....................................7
Select Watering Days ...................................................7
Select Watering Times Per Day.................................7
Optional Features ...............................................7
Multiple Start Times .....................................................7
Seasonal Adjust .............................................................7
Rain Delay ........................................................................8
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Simple To Set Timer (SST)
Setup & Operation Instructions
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Normal Operation ...............................................8
Not Watering ..................................................................8
Watering Now ................................................................8
Rain Delay ........................................................................8
Seasonal Adjust .............................................................8
Error Detected................................................................8
Manual Operation.......................................8
Water All Zones ...................................................8
Water One Zone ..................................................8
Troubleshooting .........................................9
Watering Issues ...................................................9
Electrical Issues ...................................................9
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NOTE: Alerts user to important operating func-
tionality or installation instructions.
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WARNING: Alerts user to the presence of elec-
tricity which may pose a risk of shock or other
hazard.
DIAL: Indicates user is required to turn the timer
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dial to the appropriate position.
For help setting up or operating the SST timer, please
call Rain Bird toll-free Technical Support at:
1-800- RAIN BIRD (800-724-6247)
or visit www.rainbird.com

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Frank Renaud
March 19, 2025

location of 9v battery

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Frank Renaud
March 19, 2025

@Frank Renaud

Mr. Anderson
March 19, 2025

The 9V battery in the Rain Bird SST-900i is located on the side of the timer, with a yellow pull-tab that must be removed to activate the internal battery.

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Rick Ledbetter
May 1, 2025

I turned a zone off. How do turn it back on

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Mr. Anderson
May 16, 2025

To turn on a zone for the Rain Bird SST-900i manually:

1. Turn the dial to "Auto Run".
2. Press the "Water 1 Zone Now" button.
3. Only the selected zone will turn on.

To test all zones at once:

1. Turn the dial to "Auto Run".
2. Press the "Water All Now" button.
3. All zones will turn on one by one.

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Summary of Contents for Rain Bird SST-900i

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Select Watering Days ...........7 Select Watering Times Per Day.........7 For help setting up or operating the SST timer, please Optional Features ..........7 call Rain Bird toll-free Technical Support at: Multiple Start Times .............7 1-800- RAIN BIRD (800-724-6247) Seasonal Adjust .............7 or visit www.rainbird.com...
  • Page 2: Installation

    Installation Step 2. Connect Power WARNING: DO NOT plug in or apply power to the timer Tools and Supplies Needed until you have completed and checked all wiring connec- • Phillips screwdriver tions. • Wire stripper Indoor Timer • Hammer Attach the transformer connector to the 24VAC POWER •...
  • Page 3: Step 3. Connect Valve Wires To Timer

    Unscrew the wire-nuts from the three wires connecting Timer Connections the power cord to the timer. Use a wire stripper to strip away approximately 1/4 in. of Remove the metal bracket holding the power cord to the insulation from the end of the valve wire. back of the wiring compartment and pull the cord out Push the exposed end of the color coded wire from each through the bottom of the cabinet.
  • Page 4: Step 4. Verify System Operation

    Step 4. Verify System Operation VALVE AND TIMER CONNECTIONS Battery Pull Tab To activate the internal battery, grasp the yellow pull-tab on the side of the timer and pull it out. Apply Power TERMINAL Indoor Model BLOCK Plug the transformer into a wall outlet. Outdoor Model DIRECT Turn on main power supply or plug the power cord into a...
  • Page 5: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Master Valve Or Pump Start Relay Connect an optional master valve or pump start Rain Sensor relay Connect an optional Rain Sensor to the Timer SST timers support the use of a master valve or pump start relay. Remove the wiring bay cover at the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 6: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators AUTO RUN SET CLOCK SET DATE DISPLAY SCREEN Set dial here to run all pro- grammed settings WATERING DAYS Select which day(s) a Turns off all watering zone is watered RAIN DELAY ZONE OFF Delays watering up to 72 Turns off watering of hours selected zone...
  • Page 7: Setting The Timer

    Setting the Timer Set Start Time and Run Time Optional Features " " Press the Left UP/DOWN Multiple Start Times Important! arrow keys to set the Start Time. " " If the TWO, THREE or FOUR TIMES Press the Right UP/DOWN Always return the dial to AUTO RUN button is selected then several pre-de- arrow keys to set the Run Time...
  • Page 8: Rain Delay

    Manual Operation Rain Delay Seasonal Adjust Screen displays the percentage adjust- Suspend watering Choose from two Manual ment for all zones. Watering options: Turn the dial to RAIN DELAY. All Durations Adjusted Delay Season Adjust " " Water All Zones Error Detected Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to set the delay time for...
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Rain Bird Corporation 6991 East Southpoint Road Tucson, AZ 85756 USA Tel: (520) 741-6100 Fax: (520) 741-6522 2015 Rain Bird Corporation Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation Questions? Call 1-800- RAIN BIRD (800-724-6247) or visit www.rainbird.com P/N: 640296-01 (ENG) Rev. 10/15...

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