Draper WTM1 User manual

36748
EN
Original Instructions
Version 3 – March 2023
MECHANICAL
WATER TIMER
Draper Tools Limited, Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1YF Website: drapertools.com E -mail: [email protected]
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1. Intended Use
This product is designed for controlling water
ow directly from the tap and is suitable for
applications such as irrigation hoses and
sprinklers. The product functions like an egg
timer: water ow can be enabled for a designated
period of time or left on indenitely with manual
cut-o. Any other application beyond the
conditions established for use will be considered
misuse. Draper Tools accepts no responsibility for
improper use of this product.
Important: This product is suitable for use with
clean water ONLY. DO NOT attempt to use this
product to control the ow of any other liquid.
(1)
(1) Timer dial
(2) Inlet
(3) Inlet reducer and lter
(4) Outlet
(5) Hose connector
(2)
(4)
(5)
(3)
2. Specication
Stock No. 36748
Part No. WTM1
Max. watering time: 120mins
Inlet 1" BSP female with 3/4" BSP
female adaptor ring and lter
Outlet 3/4" BSP male with 1/2"
hose connector
Recommended
water pressure 0.5–12bar
Recommended
operating temp. 6–60°C
Recommended
water source Cold mains water

3. Installation
Important: This product is best suited for use with cold
mains-fed systems.
1. Connect the timer inlet (2) directly to the tap,
using the 3/4" reducer (3) if appropriate.
2. Connect a suitable hose to the timer outlet (4),
using the hose connector (5) is appropriate.
3. Set the timer dial as appropriate;
see 4. Setting the Timer.
4. When ready, switch on the water supply
at the tap.
4. Setting the Timer
Important: If the timer is set to operate, the water will
begin to ow immediately when the tap is opened. Ensure
that the connected system is ready for operation before
opening the tap.
To operate the timer, rotate the dial (1) to the appropriate
position. The timer has three operating modes:
• O:
Water does not ow into the connected hose.
– Rotate the dial and direct the arrow to the
0position.
Important: The timer may continue to
operate for a few seconds while the mechanism
winds down.
• Timer:
Water ows into the hose for the designated
time period.
– Rotate the dial clockwise and direct the arrow
to the number of minutes that water ow
is required.
Important: If the tap is open, water will begin to
ow immediately.
– Water will continue to ow until the
designated time has elapsed and the timer
reaches the 0position.
• Manual:
Water ows into the hose until the timer or tap is
manually switched o.
– Rotate the dial anticlockwise and direct the
arrow to the Manual position.
Important: The dial will click as is it moved into
and out of Manual mode. If the tap is open,
water will begin to ow immediately.
– To stop the water ow, rotate the dial clockwise
to the 0 position.
5. Notes on Use
• When used with higher pressure water sources,
use a pressure reducer between the source and
the timer.
• Draper Tools recommends removing the timer
from the water supply during colder months.
Important: DO NOT expose the timer to freezing
temperatures or frost.
• When using a gravity-fed watering system, ensure
that a tap lter is used with the timer.
Important: DO NOT use bore water or
unltered water.
• DO NOT use any pump to draw or supply water
from or into the timer.
• DO NOT use with any water supply that
is unstable.
• DO NOT use this product for any liquid other
than water.
6. Maintenance and Disposal
• Regularly ush the timer with clean water to prevent
build-up of debris and sediment.
• Regularly remove and clean the inlet reducer (3).
• Periodically inspect all gaskets and O-rings for signs of
damage and leakage.
• DO NOT attempt to disassemble this product.
• Store the product in a cool and clean environment, out
of direct sunlight and away from potential frost.
• Drain the product of any residual liquid and allow it to
dry before storing it.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• At the end of its working life, dispose of the product
responsibly and in line with local regulations; recycle
where possible.
7. Symbols
Read the instruction manual before use
Inlet size
Outlet size
19
mm max
3/4"
13mm
1/2”
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