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i.
Install the remote 3-way switch in its box and install wall plate.
Turn the power back on at the service panel.
j.
Do the following test with the remote switch in each of its 2 posi-
tions: Press the ON/OFF button on the timer several times. Each
time that you push the ON/OFF button, the timer should "click"
and the controlled light or device (the "load") should turn on or
off. If so, proceed to Step K.
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If the timer clicks but the load does not operate, re-check your
wiring and make sure the load is functional.
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If the timer clicks but the load only operates when the remote
switch is in one of its 2 positions, you need to turn off the
power at the service panel, then reverse wires "A" and "B." You
can reverse wires "A" and "B" at the remote switch wall box, or
you can reverse wires "A" and "B" where they connect to the
red and blue wires of the timer. Then turn power back on at the
service panel and repeat Step J.
k.
Verify that the controlled load turns on or off each time that the
remote switch is operated.
If a Multiple Switch Setup:
Multi-switch applications using the EI400 Series timer are wired
differently than when using conventional toggle switches. Read the
following installation instructions carefully.
•
Multiple timers may be mounted in an unlimited number of adja-
cent junction box slots.
•
No derating is required for multiple timers.
For a three-switch setup:
ADDITIONAL WIRE
LOAD
BLUE
BLACK
LINE
TIMER
NEUTRAL
RED
TWO 3-WAY SWITCHES
For four or more switch setups:
Use the preceding 3-switch installation diagram and wire 4-way
switches between the two 3-way switches.
NOTE: The remote switch(es) may not function reliably when the
accumulated wire length to the remote switch(es) exceeds 100
feet or if the wiring to the remote switch(es) is buried under-
ground. Contact Intermatic Customer Service for details.
NOTE: Used remote switches from a previous conventional instal-
lation may not function reliably with an electronic timer. Try a
brand new remote switch if function is intermittent.
4 – Set Up the Timer
The Timer's set-up procedure navigates through whether to set a 3-min-
ute shut-off warning and whether to lock the timer setting function.
Setting the WARNing Option:
1.
Open the front cover.
2.
Pause and ON/OFF buttons and hold for
Press the
5 seconds. The display shows the WARNing menu.
3.
Release the buttons.
4.
+ button to advance through the WARNing
Press the
options, identified as the following words appear on the display:
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Off
— the warning function is turned OFF.
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Beep
— when the timer reaches 3-minutes before shut-off,
it will "beep" three times every 30 seconds until shut-off. A
"bell" icon will appear on the display.
•
Flash
— when the timer reaches 3-minutes before shut-off, it
will flash the controlled lights (or other circuit) for 1 second.
A "sunburst" icon will appear on the display.
•
All
— when the timer reaches 3-minutes before shut-off, it will
both "beep" 3 times and flash the controlled
lights (or other circuit). The beeper will con-
tinue to beep 3 times every 30 seconds until
shut-off. Both "bell" and "sunburst" icons
and the word "ALL" appear on the display (as shown).
5.
Select the WARNing option you want.
6.
Pause button once to save your choice.
Press the
The screen advances to the Lock menu.
Setting the LOCKing Option:
7.
Press the
+ button to advance through the LOCKing options:
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None
— no locking function is set.
•
Pause
— users cannot use the Pause function to suspend the
timer countdown.
•
Time
— users can review but not change the time setting.
Users can adjust a running countdown, but may not exceed
the locked shut-off setting.
•
All
— both the pause and setting or changing of the timer's
shut-off setting are locked.
8.
Select "NONE".
9.
Set the timer interval you want. (Refer to
Section 5 below.) This
must be done before selecting a LOCKing option.
10.
After you have set the timer, select the LOCKing option you want.
11.
Pause button once to save your choice. The screen returns
Press the
to the function underway when set-up began — either OFF or ON.
5 – Set the Timer
The Shut-Off Timer can be set to keep the connected load powered
ON for any duration from 1 second up to 24 hours.
1.
Open the front cover.
NOTE: Make sure timer setting is not locked before trying to set
the timer. (Refer to Section 4 above.)
2.
ON/OFF button to make sure the display shows "OFF".
Press the
3.
+ and – buttons at the same
Press and hold the
time. The display shows 5 minutes 0 seconds, then
displays larger intervals up to 24 hours 0 minutes.
4.
Release the
+ and – buttons at or near the time you want to set.
5.
Fine-tune the setting as necessary by pressing and holding either
the + or – button till the display shows the exact time you want.
NOTE: After you have held the + or – button for a few seconds,
the display "speeds up" in making the adjustment.
6.
Release the
+ or – button. The display shows the timer setting for 2
seconds to confirm your selection, then saves it.
About the Battery
•
The single lithium CR2 battery operates the ON/OFF
function ("click-click") and maintains the display. The
screen flashes "BATT" and "REPL" when the battery is
getting low.
•
The battery may be changed without removing AC power.
•
The timer settings remain in memory indefinitely without battery or
AC power.
•
To test the battery, press the
ON/OFF button. The timer should "click."
•
Replace the battery per Section 1 Instructions as soon as possible
after the "BATT" and "REPL" messages appear.
•
Do not leave exhausted battery in shut-off timer. (Risk of leakage.)
•
Replace only with Panasonic Type CR2 lithium battery or equivalent
CR2 battery approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
•
Dispose of the used battery promptly according to local regulations.
Keep battery away from children. Do not disassemble and do not
dispose of battery in fire.
Copy and distribute this page to train users in day-to-day use and maximum efficiency from the Shut-Off Timer.
Everyday Use
Press on the cover to turn the timer ON, where the load is powered
ON and the timer is counting down to shutting OFF
the load according to its setting. The display shows:
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Remaining time till shut-off.
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ON light bulb icon, indicating that the load
An
is powered ON.
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Optional (if set): the
bell icon, indicating that — with 3 min-
utes remaining till powering OFF — the beep alarm will beep
every 30 seconds as a shut-off a warning.
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Optional (if set): the
sunburst icon, indicating that — with 3
minutes remaining till powering OFF — the controlled load
(probably lights) will flash once as a shut-off warning.
Press on the cover again to turn the timer OFF. The controlled load is
also powered OFF.
Special Situations and Operating Tips
Checking Timer Setting — Press the + or – button to check the timer
setting. The display shows the timer setting for 2 seconds.
Setting Timer When Locked — When the timer is LOCKED, the user
cannot adjust the timer setting.
Setting Timer When NOT Locked — When the timer is NOT
LOCKED, the user can adjust the timer setting, but must turn the
timer OFF before making adjustments.
Pausing a Countdown — When pause is NOT locked, press the Pause
button to pause a countdown in progress. Pause bars flash while
the count holds steady. Press Pause again to continue the count-
down, or press the ON/OFF button to power the load OFF.
Troubleshooting Guide
Observed Problem
Load only operates when the remote (3-way)
switch is in one position, or the shut-off timer
The remote switch is wired incorrectly.
ignores the remote switch.
The timer waits 1 second to power OFF after
This is intentional to allow you to operate the
pressing the ON/OFF button or operating the
switch a second time to restart without powering
remote switch.
the load OFF.
Operating software has become confused and
The timer is acting erratically.
needs to be reset.
There is an excessive length of wire (100+ feet), or
there is buried wire to the switch.
The timer ignores a 3-way remote switch
even though it is wired correctly.
The remote switch is not functioning properly or
is worn out.
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The remote switch or timer is wired wrong.
The load turns off immediately after being
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There is an excessive length of wire (100+ feet)
turned on.
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There is buried wire to the remote switch.
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The timer is not functioning properly.
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Battery is not seated in the tray.
The battery tray is difficult to replace.
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The tray is misaligned.
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The contact tabs of the tray are bent.
The timer operation is sluggish or not switch-
Though the "BATT" message is not being dis-
ing ON/OFF at all.
played, the battery is getting weak.
Timer shows ON but the light or other con-
The light or controlled device itself may be
trolled device is OFF.
switched OFF.
The timer setting cannot be changed, or the
The timer setting or pause functions are locked.
PAUSE button does not function.
Shortening a Countdown — To shorten a countdown in progress,
press and hold the – button or the ON/OFF button until the dis-
play shows the timer setting you want for this cycle only. When
the timer begins its next cycle, the countdown will return to the
programmed setting.
Lengthening a Countdown When Locked — To lengthen a count-
down in progress when the timer is LOCKED, press and hold the
+ button. When locked, you can only increase the countdown
up the programmed setting.
NOTE: When the timer begins its next cycle, the countdown
will return to the programmed setting.
Lengthening a Countdown When NOT Locked — To lengthen a
countdown in progress when the timer is NOT LOCKED, press
and hold the + button. When unlocked, you can increase the
countdown up to 24 hours.
NOTE: When the timer begins its next cycle, the countdown
will return to the programmed setting.
Restarting a Countdown Without Powering OFF — Push the cover
twice quickly to restart a countdown without powering OFF the
controlled circuit. This feature can be useful when controlling
discharge lighting, refrigeration equipment, or other devices
where you do not want the load to cycle OFF.
Using the Remote Switch in a 3-Way — When controlling the timer
with the remote switch of a 3-way installation, toggle the remote
switch as follows:
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Once (up or down) to power ON or OFF.
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Twice quickly (up or down, within one second) to restart a
running countdown without powering OFF the controlled
circuit.
Possible Cause
What to Do
Recheck the wiring, especially for the jumper,
according to "If a 3-way Switch Setup" and "If a
Multiple Switch Setup."
Perform a Reset: Using a pen or paper clip, press
and release the reset button (lower right of the +
button).
Eliminate the condition: either replace the buried
cable, do without the remote switch, or contact
Intermatic Customer Service for more options.
Replace the remote switch.
If the problem persists with the timer's red wire
disconnected or with a remote switch temporarily
connected right at the timer, replace the non-func-
tioning timer. Otherwise, try the above suggestions.
Seat the battery in the tray, then reinstall.
Replace the battery. To test the battery, press the
ON/OFF button. The timer should "click."
Make sure the light or controlled device is switched
ON and plugged in.
Unlock the functions according to instructions pro-
vided in Section 4 — Setting the LOCKing Option.
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