ET2000e IRRIGATION CONTROLLER INSTALLATION ®
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CONTROLLER INSTALLATION
Physical Installation
Location
Calsense Irrigation Controllers are supplied by low
voltage 24 VAC step-down transformers. The
irrigation controller and transformer are housed in a
weather proof metal cabinet that can be either wall
mounted or mounted on a matching pedestal. The
key locking door swings left and can be removed.
•In choosing a location for the irrigation
controller, consideration should be given to
the accessibility of the 120 volt AC power
wires and the routing of the wires connecting
to the irrigation control valves.
•A minimum of 2 inches of clearance above
the irrigation controller is necessary for the
door to be removed after installation. The
door needs 11.5 inches on the left to fully
open.
Wall Mounting (PD-1)
•For wall mounting, the irrigation controller
should be mounted on a flat secure surface.
The liquid crystal display should be slightly
below eye level of the shortest users for the
best viewing.
•Clearance must be given for the conduit
containing the 120 volt AC power and the
irrigation controller wires.
Mounting the Irrigation Controller
The Calsense Irrigation Controller must be removed
from the cabinet before mounting.
•Remove the four retaining screws and tip
the irrigation panel out of the cabinet.
•Carefully pull off the power connector
leading from the transformer and all station
wire harness connectors.
•Remove the irrigation controller from the
cabinet.
•Three (3) pre-drilled mounting holes are
provided in the back of the cabinet. Use
these for positioning the drill holes in the
wall. Attach the irrigation controller cabinet
securely to the wall using fasteners
designed for mounting surface.
Pedestal Mounting (PD-1)
•The pedestal is to be mounted on a level
concrete base with the top of the base at
least 2 inches above grade. This base
should be about 6 ½ inches by 12 inches by
11 inched deep. (see Pedestal Mounting
Sheet).
•Four anchor bolts provided must be
positioned in the concrete before it sets. A
position template is supplied with the
pedestal. (see Pedestal Mounting Sheet).
•Position any necessary sweep elbows in the
concrete form (see Pedestal Mounting
Sheet). Bring the 117 volt line input wiring
through the concrete base in the form before
pouring the concrete (see Pedestal
Mounting Sheet).
•If more than one controller is to be mounted
on a common base, leave 5 inches or more
between the outside edges of the pedestal
anchor bolt templates.
CAUTION:
Remove Bolt positioning template before mounting
enclosure.
•Mount the pedestal over the four anchor
bolts, (see figure 2), with washers and nuts
provided. (IMPORTANT- tighten all four (4)
nuts securely). Check that the pedestal is
vertical and shim with redwood spacers if
necessary.
•Open controller door, remove controller.
•Open the pedestal access panel and
position the controller cabinet on the
pedestal. Fasten the controller cabinet to the
pedestal with mounting screws and nuts
provided. (see figure 2 for position and
direction screws are to be inserted).
•Replace access panel and controller.
CHANGE 1 12 March 2007
