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REQUIRED TOOLS:
Phillips Screwdriver Wire Strippers
Clean, dry, and out of direct sunlight
Allow 9 inch clearance for the swing door
Check state and local codes. Orbit recommends using a licensed electrical contractor for outdoor wiring of timer.
Use included mounting template to mark screw locations.
Hang timer on screw using keyhole.
Connect one of the two wires from each valve to the common wire leading to the timer (usually white).
Connect the other wire from each valve to one of the colored wires leading to the timer.
Do not connect to power source until after wiring valves to timer
Only connect one valve to each terminal (station)
See manual for outdoor wiring instructions
One Lithium CR2032 battery (included) is required to retain the program in memory during power loss. Annual replacement is recommended.
Remove the plastic strip to activate the pre-installed battery.
BATTERY WARNING: Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep batteries away from children.
This product contains a lithium coin cell battery. If a new or used button/coin cell battery is swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death in as little as two hours. Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the battery, and keep it away from children. If you think the battery might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. The battery should be disposed of properly and kept away from children. Even used batteries may cause injury.
Your timer has the ability to allow you to manually water without disturbing the preset program.
To Run all stations at the pre-programed duration
To Run a specific station for specified time
Note: After the [MANUAL] button has been pushed, if a selection is not made within 5 seconds all stations and programs will begin watering using the programmed RUN TIMES. If no RUN TIMES have been set, nothing will happen and the display will return to the time of day.
Your timer requires a CR2032 Lithium battery to maintain your program in case of an AC power loss.
Tip: The Battery should be replaced every year, to avoid loss of programming.
BATTERY WARNING: Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep batteries away from children.
This product contains a lithium coin cell battery. If a new or used button/coin cell battery is swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death in as little as two hours. Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the battery, and keep it away from children. If you think the battery might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. The battery should be disposed of properly and kept away from children. Even used batteries may cause injury.
Note: A battery alone will not operate the valves in your sprinkling system. The sprinkler timer transformer must be connected to an AC line voltage source.
Let the Orbit B-hyve Lite app take the guess work out of programming your sprinkler timer.
Download the "Orbit B-hyve Lite" app.
After download, the app will guide you through setting up an account and entering information about your landscape.
Weather Alerts
Weather alert notifications on your smart device offer suggestions for when to activate the rain delay feature or adjust programming.
Programming Recommendations
Using historical local weather data and information about your landscape, the B-hyve Lite app will make monthly programming recommendations customized to your yard.
Water Audit
Conduct your own watering audit—in app watering app tool allows for up to 50% savings on water use—catch cup watering tool.
Save Water and Money
Based on historical weather data for your zip code, you will receive recommendations on how to program your timer for optimal watering throughout the season, saving water and money.
Zone Identity
Name and photograph each of your watering zones making it easy to identify each of your water areas.
*Upgrade easily to the B-hyve WiFi Sprinkler Timer and make smart watering automatic while giving you control of your sprinkler timer from anywhere in the world. The Orbit WiFi timer communicates to the B-hyve cloud and automatically adjusts your sprinkler programming throughout the watering season. B-hyve WiFi timers are EPA WaterSense certified and may be eligible for rebates in your area.
**The easy-set-logic timer is not wifi enabled. The B-hyve Lite app offers programming set-up and adjustments you can manually enter to potentially improve your watering performance.
1-800-488-6156 or 1-801-299-5555
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Before returning this sprinkler timer to the store, contact Orbit®
Technical Service at: 1-800-488-6156, 1-801-299-5555.
The sprinkler timer is tested to UL60730 standard & is ETL® listed.
Appropriate international models are CSA® and CE® approved.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Disconnection: Type 1Y
Input: 120V, 60Hz, 0.2A; Output: 26V, 5OOmA
Rated impulse voltage: 2500V
Pollution degree: 2
The supply cord of this control can be replaced only by the manufacturer or his accredited service agent.
The information in this manual is primarily intended for the user who will establish a watering schedule and enter that schedule into the sprinkler timer. This product is intended to be used as an automatic sprinkler timer for activating 24 VAC irrigation valves, as described in this manual.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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