Melnor 3000 - Electronic Aqua Timer Manual

Battery Installation

1. Remove rear battery compartment door by removing both screws.
   NOTE: Take care not to lose screws and washers.
2. Install two (2) new "AA" Alkaline batteries (not included) in the correct position as shown in rear battery compartment matching (+/-) markings. Unit will beep and flash three (3) times. Unit will activate motor to reset it to the closed position.
   NOTE: Replace both batteries at beginning of season. When replacing batteries, wait two (2)minutes after removing old batteries before installing new batteries.
3. Replace battery door and secure with both screws and washers.
   NOTE: Round edge of battery door should be in down location.
   NOTE: To prevent corrosion, remove batteries when unit is not in use for extended periods of time.

Low Battery Detection

When batteries become weak, unit will activate with one (1) long beep and flash. If unit is in open position, it will activate motor to close unit. By pressing any button, an error message will appear until batteries are replaced.
The Model 3000 works on relative time programming (versus real-time programming like a clock).
Establishing a new schedule establishes it from NOW. (i.e. Start Time will be x hours from now).

To Set A Daily Watering Schedule

Press RESET, unit will beep and flash three (3) times. This will reset and erase previous programming.

Cycle 1 (Required)

1 Hr. Increments up to 12 hrs.
(Press Once to Initialize)

15 Min. Increments up to 4 hours

1 Day Increments up to 3 Days
0 = today only
1 = every day
2 = every other day
3 = every third day

Cycle 2 (Optional)

30 Min. Increments up to 4 Hrs.
(Press Once to Follow Cycle 1)

15 Min. Increments up to 4 hours

1 Day Increments up to 3 Days
0 = today only
1 = every day
2 = every other day
3 = every third day

To Set Watering Start Time

• Press START. Unit will beep and flash one (1) time at each press.
• One press will start watering in approximately 15 seconds.
• Each additional press delays Watering Start Time by ONE HOUR from NOW.

To Set Watering Duration

• Press DURATION. Unit will beep and flash one (1) time at each press.
• Each press increases Watering Duration by 15 MINUTES.

To Set Daily Watering Frequency

• Press SKIP. Unit will beep and flash one (1) time at each press.
• Not pressing SKIP will result in 1 watering, today only.
• Pressing SKIP 1 time will repeat watering DAILY.
• Pressing SKIP 2 times repeats watering EVERY OTHER DAY.
• Pressing SKIP 3 times repeats watering EVERY THIRD DAY.
• If pressed 4 times, error message will activate with one (1) long beep and flash.

NOTE: An error message is one (1) long beep and flash.

For two watering cycles per day, immediately program Cycle 2 in the right column using the instructions above.

NOTE: Cycle 2 Start Time increment is 30 minutes instead of 1 hour for up to 4 hours.

To Manually Open Or Close Valve

Press TIMER-ON/OFF to disable Daily Watering Schedule. Unit will beep and flash two (2) times. Press VALVEOPEN/CLOSE to operate valve. Unit will beep and flash two (2) times.
When finished, press TIMER-ON/OFF to return to Daily Watering Schedule. Unit will beep and flash two (2) times.

Two Year Limited Warranty

Please complete the warranty card. Using scissors cut out the completed warranty card and mail it, along with a photocopy of the sales receipt to:
Melnor Inc.
E.T. Warranty Department
3085 Shawnee Drive
P.O. Box 2840
Winchester, VA 22601

If a defect arises during the TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD, in order to make your warranty claim, please send the Timer to the address above and include a note of explanation about the problem(s) with the Product.

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