User manual BOSTON WHALER RAGE

[. . . ] For example, three valves in a grouping require a 4-wire cable since the 4th wire serves as the common wire. If a system had two valves in the front yard, and four in the back, the wiring could be run in one of two ways: 1) Use a single run or 18/7 (18 gauge, 7 wires) cable connected `in-series' from the front valves to the back valves to the timer; 2) Use one run of 18/3 cable from the timer to the front valves, and one run of 18/5 cable from the timer to the back valves. Cables that are run indoors should be properly secured with a staple or clip. How to connect the valves: Each valve connects to the timer through two wires. [. . . ] If not, you run a risk of short circuiting the transformer and/or clock. STEP 4: USING THE PUMP START CIRCUIT Pump start or master valve capability is available only on the RAGE and PC-104-PS models. This circuit allows the timer to be used in conjunction with a "pump relay switch" (Rain Bird model PCR-1) which when activated by the timer, will in turn activate the pump. The pump start circuit can also be used to operate a standard 24-volt "master valve. " The hot wire of the relay switch connects to the terminal marked "MV" The common wire connects to the regular system common wire or terminal. Caution: Be sure the total current draw of the relay switch plus the station valve doesn't exceed 650 milliamps. Important: To avoid pump damage caused during a "default schedule, " wire each unused station terminal to a terminal that is being used. This prevents the pump from operating against closed valves if the default program kicks-in during a power failure. STEP 5: INSTALL A BATTERY To ensure proper timer operation, install a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included) to the snap connector near the bottom edge of the control panel. In the event of a power failure the battery will maintain the programmed watering schedule in memory for up to 24 hours. The battery will not allow the timer to open any valves, but the timer will remember the approximate time of the power failure. When the power resumes, an uncompleted watering cycle will be completed. If a watering start was missed during the outage, it will be initiated once the power resumes. If the battery is dead or doesn't have enough power left, none of the programming will be retained. Each station can be separately adjusted between 0-99 minutes in one minute increments. This "watering time" is always the same for that station, every time the system waters. The PC-106/106 series is preset to water each station for ten minutes. Press STATION TIMING Display will show: Adjust the time using: OFF ON OR Station 1 10 min- To repeat for station #2 to station #6, push "Station Timing" again and repeat adjustments. 4-B: Press STATION TIMING To skip a station Display will show: Adjust the time to 00: OFF ON OR Station 2 0 minutes After programming the last station, Press STATION TIMING Display will show: Press "Set Clock" to return to the normal time of day display. STEP 5: START A WATERING CYCLE MANUALLY 5-A: Press MANUAL START & ADVANCE To start an entire watering cycle The display will show: Station 1 Blink Each station will run sequentially for its programmed time. 5-B: Press MANUAL START & ADVANCE To advance to the next station The display will show: Station 2 Runtime The clock will stop the manual operation after last station has run or you touch the "AUTO/OFF" button. 9 STEP 6: TO INTERRUPT WATERING FOR RAIN The "AUTO/OFF" button allows the watering and programming to be interrupted until pressed again. it does not affect the program, but it does prevent power from going to the valves. Press AUTO OFF Display will show: The Current Time Last Digit Blinks i. e. the current time is 8:00 a. m. Press "AUTO/OFF" again to return to normal. TROUBLE-SHOOTING Sometimes when problems occur they can be easily solved by rechecking some often overlooked possibilities. It could save you time and money IF YOU'RE HAVING THIS PROBLEM: Automatic Cycle doesn't turn on and the Manual Start won't operate: CHECK FOR THESE THINGS: -If the display is blank, check the fuse. If the power is off for longer than the battery will last, the entire program is lost and the entire display will blink after power is restored. The timer is now operating in the default mode: eight hours after the power came back on, each station will water for 10 minutes, every 24 hours. There is low evaporation very little wind, and water pressure is usually highest then. [. . . ] Sandy soils need frequent and greater amounts because of excess drainage but clay soil needs lesser, more infrequent amounts to prevent runoff. See our special "Watering Tips" brochure at your dealer, or check with your garden center for local conditions. Sprayheads and bubblers water fast (usually 5-15 minutes will put down ½"), but impulse sprinklers and rotors water slow (usually 45-90 minutes will put down ½"). To check your watering rates, place a flat bottom pan and measure the time takes to fill it. 11 What should be done in the winter? [. . . ]