Lawn Genie RainJet Classic RJ46 - Watering System Electronic Timer Manual

INSTALLATION

Step 1: Select a location

1. Place timer in an indoor location near a 120 VAC outlet.
   
   Do not use a switched outlet, or on the same circuit with a high power use appliance (refrigerator, air conditioner, garage door opener, etc.) Do not expose timer to temperatures exceeding 120°F (49°C).

Step 2: Mount timer to wall

1. Place mounting bracket at eye level on wall or stud.
2. Attach to wall with screws. Use molly bolts on dry wall.
3. Place timer over mounting bracket engaging tabs into recessed slots in back of timer. Pull down to lock.

Step 3: Wire the valves

1. Use 18 ga. plastic jacketed wire (available at your dealer in 2-8 colorcoded wires).
2. Run one common wire (all the same color) to each valve.
3. Use wire nuts or solder and seal valve connections with vinyl cement.

Do not connect more than one valve to each Zone. Do not use valves that exceed max. output holding current (0.28 amps).

Step 4: Connect valve wires to the timer

1. Bring wires through the large hole in the bottom of timer case.
2. Connect wire from valve #l to terminal 1, valve #2 to terminal 2, etc.
3. Connect the common wire to terminal marked C.

Step 5: Connect the transformer

1. Bring the transformer wires up through the small wiring hole.
2. Connect the wires to the terminals marked "AC".
3. Plug in the transformer.
   
   Use with supplied transfomer only!

Step 6: Battery back-up

1. Plug a 9 volt battery (not supplied) into the battery clip.
2. Place battery on the bottom left side and replace panel.

Note: The battery will maintain the timer's program for 24 hrs. in case of power loss. Replace once a year.
Voltage: 24VAC Output: .28 Amp

PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

1. To Set Current Time:
   Press CLOCK, then HRS & MIN, Press CLOCK again.
   Note: Check (A=am P=pm)
2. To Set Watering Start Time: (1 Start time only)
   Press START, then HRS & MIN, Press CLOCK again.
   Note: Check (A=am P=pm)
3. To Set Watering Run Time:
   Press ZONE (Zone #l displayed and run time of: 05 min). Press HRS or MIN until desired run time is displayed (C-99 min. per Zone). Repeat for remaining Zones.
   Program any unused Zones to OFF (00=OFF) Press CLOCK again.
4. To Set How Often to Water:
   Press DAY, then MIN repeatedly until desired interval is displayed (once per day through once per week). 1 = watering every day, 2 = watering every other day, 3 = watering every third day, etc. Press CLOCK again.

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

1. To Water Manually: Press MAN once to water all Zones in sequence.
2. To Water Selected Zones Manually: Press ZONE until desired Zone is displayed, then press MAN.
3. To Turn Off System "Rain": Press RAIN ("R" will be displayed). Press CLOCK to resume auto mode.
4. If "F" is displayed, a short circuit has occurred in a solenoid or wire connection. Remaining Zones will water. (Check valve, wiring, etc.).

For additional advice or assistance, call our toll-free hotline: l - 800- 231- 5117.