Gardena Flex User manual

DE Betriebsanleitung
Bewässerungssteuerung
EN Operator’s manual
Water Control
FR Mode d’emploi
Programmation d’arrosage
NL Gebruiksaanwijzing
Besproeiingsbesturing
IT Istruzioni per l’uso
Unità di controllo per irrigazione
ES Instrucciones de empleo
Control de riego
PT Manual de instruções
Controlador de rega
EL Οδηγίες χρήσης
Σύστημα ελέγχου ποτίσματος
Flex Art. 1890
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A video of the
commissioning and
setting processes
is available here:
2
1x 9V
D
F
Ø 26,5mm G3/4"
+ Ø 33,3mm G1"
ABC
E
Battery Condition*
Soil Moisture
(0 drops = dry, 3 drops
= wet, no irrigation)
Time
Connected
sensor
Start Time
(0-23) hrs (0-59) min.
Run Time
(0-99) min., (0-59) sec.
Frequency
4, 6, 8, 12, 24,
48, 72 hrs ON OFF
min
hrs
sec
Sensor
Active Watering
Time Plan active/deactive
3 sec. Key Lock
O.K.
Next
Back
ON OFF
min
hrs
sec
Sensor
Water Now
on/off 3 sec. Reset
max. 1 year
min. 4 weeks
max. 4 weeks
too weak for
opening again
*
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I
1 Active Watering 2 Change Duration 3 Stop Active
Watering anytime
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1 Set clock (hrs) 2 Set clock (min.) 3 Set time plan 4 Confirm time plan
min sec
min
hrs
sec
ON
min
hrs
sec
ON
Sensor
min
hrs
sec
ON
Art. 1188
min sec

GARDENA Water Control Flex
Translation of the original instructions.
For safety reasons, children and young
people under 16 as well as anyone who is
not familiar with these operating instruc-
tionsshould not use the product. Persons with
reduced physical or mental abilities may use the
product only if they are supervised or instructed by
a responsible person. Children must be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the product.
Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Intended use:
The GARDENA Water Control is intended for private
use in domestic and hobby gardens, exclusively
for outdoor use, to control sprinklers and watering
systems. The Water Control can be used for auto-
matic watering during holidays.
DANGER! The GARDENA Water Control must
not be used for industrial purposes or in
conjunction with chemicals, foodstuffs, easily
flammable and explosive materials.
1. SAFETY
Important!
Read the operator’s manual carefully before use
and keep for future reference.
Battery:
To ensure the Water Control runs safely,
only a 9V alkaline manganese battery
(alkaline) type IEC 6LR61 must be used!
In order to stop the Water Control from failing
because of a weak battery if you are away for
along time, the battery must be replaced when
the battery symbol flashes.
Setting up:
The Water Control may only be set up vertically
with the sleeve nut to the top to prevent water
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penetrating into the battery compartment.
The minimum water output to ensure that the
Water Control functions correctly is 20 – 30 l/h.
For example, at least 10 x 2-litre Drip Heads are
required to control the Micro-Drip-System.
At high temperatures (over 70 °C at the display)
the LCD display may extinguish. This does not
affect the program in any way. When the com-
puter cools down the LCD display illuminates
again.
The max. temperature for the water flow is 40 °C.
Avoid tensile strain.
vDo not pull the hose connected to the
Water Control.
CAUTION! If the control section is
removed when the valve is open, the
valve remains open until the control section
is reattached.
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
This product makes an electromagnetic
field while it operates. This field may under some
conditions interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that
can possibly injure or kill, we recommend persons
with medical implants to speak with their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer before you
operate the product.
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There
is also a risk that the polybag can suffocate tod-
dlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the
product.
A video of the
commissioning
and setting
processes is
available here:
2. INITIAL OPERATION v(Fig. A– D)
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4. PROGRAMMING v(Fig. G– I)
Fig. G: 1Set time (hours) | 2Set time (mins) |
3Select schedule | 4Confirm schedule
Please note: If starting in the past and at a fre-
quency of 4, 6, 8, 12 hours, the start time will
be automatically adjusted after input.
Watering tip: For pot plants that required small
amounts of water at regular intervals, short water-
ing cycles are ideal in combination with a drip
irrigation system.
The saved watering schedule can be activated or
deactivated by pressing ON/OFF.
Fig. I: 1Active watering | 2Change watering duration |
3Stop active watering at any time
By pressing the button, manual watering can
be started or stopped at a desired time (see fig. I ).
Soil Moisture Sensor, Art. 1188,
(optionally available)
v(Fig. D): 1Menu: Soil Moisture Sensor
After a soil moisture sensor is connected,
the word “Sensor” will be displayed.
This can last for up to 1 minute. The soil moisture
level at which a watering will not be carried out
as per the schedule can be set using the switching
point controller on the soil moisture sensor
(see GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor Operator’s
manual). This does not affect active (manual)
watering.
3. FUNCTION v(Fig. F)
The settings can be adjusted when the control
panel is removed. You can change the settings
or move to the next setting by turning the outer
wheel. Pressing the button confirms the
respective input. Pressing the button for a mini-
mumof 3 seconds locks or unlocks the display.
max. 1 year
min. 4 weeks
max. 4 weeks
too weak for opening again
*
Battery
Condition*
Soil Moisture
0 drops = Sensor
detects “dry”
3 drops = Sensor
detects “wet”, no
time-controlled
watering
Time
Connected
sensor
Start Time
(0–23) hrs (0-59) min.
Run Time
(0–29) sec.
(0–99) min.
Frequency
4, 6, 8, 12, 24,
48, 72 hrs
ON
min
hrs
sec
Sensor
Active
Watering
Timeplan
active/
deactive
ON OFF
If you will be away for long periods of
time, please replace the battery when
the battery symbol blinks – otherwise
the watering system may fail.
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5. MAINTENANCE v(Fig. E)
6. STORAGE
To put into storage:
vThe product must be stored away from
children.
vTo preserve the battery, it should be
removed (fig. B).
vStore the controller and the valve unit in
a dry, enclosed and frost-free place.
Disposal: (in accordance with RL2012/19/EC)
The product must not be disposed of to
normal household waste. It must be dis-
posed of in line with local environmental
regulations.
IMPORTANT! Dispose of the product through or via your municipal recycling collection centre.
Disposal of the battery: Please return a flat battery to a GARDENA dealer or dispose of it properly at
your nearest recycling centre. Dispose of the battery only when discharged.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
No display appears Battery is inserted incorrectly. vCheck the polarity markings
match (+/–).
Battery is flat. vInsert a new (alkaline) battery.
Temperature on the display is higher
than 70 °C.
vDisplay appears after the
temperature has dropped.
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Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Display shows
when button / setting
dial is activated
Buttons have been locked. v Press the button for 3 seconds.
Manual watering is
not possible using the
button
Low battery is continuously displayed. vInsert a new (alkaline) battery.
Tap is turned off. vTurn the tap on.
Controller is not connected. vMount the controller on housing.
Minimum pressure of 0.5 bar not
available.
vEnsure a pressure of at least
0.5 bar.
Watering program is
not being undertaken
(no watering)
Program entry/modification during or
just before the start pulse.
vMake program entry/modification
outside the programmed start times.
Valve was opened manually previously. vAvoid possible program overlaps.
Tap is turned off. vTurn the tap on.
Soil moisture or rain sensor registers damp. vIf dry, check the setting/location of
the soil moisture/rain sensor.
Controller is not connected. vMount the controller on housing.
Low battery is continuously displayed. vInsert a new (alkaline) battery.
Minimum pressure of 0.5 bar not
available.
vEnsure a pressure of at least
0.5 bar.
Water Control does
not close
Minimum quantity of water drawn is
less than 20 l/h.
vConnect more drip heads.
Valve soiled. v Flush in the opposite direction to the
normal flow direction.
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8. TECHNICAL DATA
9. ACCESSORIES
Water Control Value /Unit
Min./max. operating
pressure 0.5 bar /12 bar
Operating temperature
range 5 °C to 50 °C
Flow medium Clear fresh water
Max. liquid temperature 40 °C
No. of program-
controlled watering
sequences per day
6 (every 4 h), 4 (every
6 h), 3 (every 8 h),
2 (every 12 h), 1 (every
24 h), every other day
(every 48 h), every
third day (every 72 h)
Water Control Value /Unit
No. of program-
controlled watering
sequences per week
max. 42
Watering duration 1 sec. ‒ 99 min.
59 sec.
Battery required 1 x 9V alkaline
manganese
Typ IEC 6LR61
Operating time of the
battery
approximately
1 year
GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor Art.1188
GARDENA Anti-theft device Art. 1815-00.791.00 from the GARDENA Service
NOTE: For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service department.
Repairs must only be done by GARDENA service departments or specialist dealers
approved by GARDENA.
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10. SERVICE/WARRANTY
Service:
Please contact the address on the back page.
Warranty statement:
In the event of a warranty claim, no charge is levied
to you for the services provided.
GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH grants a warranty
for all original GARDENA new products for two
years from the date of original purchase from the
retailer, provided that the devices have been for
private use only. This manufacturer’s warranty does
not apply to products acquired second hand. This
warranty includes all significant defects of the prod-
uct that can be proved to be material or manufac-
turing faults. This warranty is fulfilled by supplying
afully functional replacement product or by repair-
ing the faulty product sent to us free of charge; we
reserve the right to choose between these options.
This service is subject to the following provisions:
• The product has been used for its intended
purpose as per the recommendations in the
operating instructions.
• Neither the purchaser nor a third party has
attempted to open or repair the product.
• Only Original GARDENA replacement parts and
wear parts have been used for operation.
• Presentation of the receipt.
Normal wear and tear of parts and components
(such as blades, blade fixing parts, turbines, light
bulbs, V-belts/ toothed belts, impellers, air filters,
spark plugs), visual changes, wear parts and con-
sumables are excluded from the warranty.
This manufacturer’s warranty is limited to replace-
ment and repair of products in accordance with the
abovementioned conditions. The manufacturer’s
warranty does not constitute an entitlement to
lodge other claims against us as a manufacturer,
such as for damages. This manufacturer’s warranty
does not, of course, affect statutory and contrac-
tual warranty claims against the dealer /retailer.
The manufacturer’s warranty is governed by the law
of the Federal Republic of Germany.
In case of a warranty claim, please return the faulty
product, together with a copy of the receipt and
a description of the fault, with postage paid to the
service address.
Consumables:
Faults which occur as a result of incorrectly installed
or leaking batteries are not covered by the guarantee.
Damage caused by frost is not covered by the
warranty.
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