HYDRO-RAIN HRC 980 User manual

DIAL—Rotate the dial to customize your
watering schedule.
+/- Buttons—Use these buttons to adjust
time and program. While in AUTO press + to
activate Rain Delay.
ARROW—Moves cursor around the screen
during programming.
MANUAL/CLEAR—Press to water manually or
to clear programming.
RESET—Press to reset back to factory settings.
AUTO—Timer waters according to your
customized schedule.
SET CLOCK—Set the time of day.
START TIME—Select what time you would
like to start watering.
HOW LONG—Determine how long to water
HOW OFTEN—Choose how often you will water
OFF—Turn o all watering.
Installing the Batteries
1. Remove the tray on the back of the timer by
sliding or pulling it out.
2. Insert two AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries (not
included) and replace the tray.
Note: Firmly replace the battery tray to ensure
water resistance and increase battery life. You
will know the battery tray is fully inserted if
it does not pull out easily. Used up or dead
batteries must be removed from the timer
and disposed of properly. Replace batteries
when low battery icon appears on display. Do
not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may
explode or leak.
Programming the Timer
Timer Features
Set Clock and Day
1. Turn dial to SET CLOCK.
2. Using the +/- buttons, set the time of day,
including AM and PM. Timer advances faster
if button is held down.
3. Press the ARROW button to set current day.
4. Press the +/- buttons to move between and
select the current day of the week. Press the
ARROW button to toggle back to the time
of day.
5. Turn dial to save changes
Start Time
A start time is the time of day that the timer
will begin to water. This timer features four
start times.
1. Turn dial to START TIME.
2. Press the ARROW button to move through
and select a start time; A, B, and/or C.
3. Using the +/- buttons, set your first start
time, including AM and PM. Timer advances
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When expecting freezing temperatures,
timers should be removed from the
hose faucet and stored indoors to avoid
potential freeze damage.
Filter traps dirt particles, prolonging
life of timer. Clean filter regularly and
replace if worn.
Important, please read!
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BUTTONS
ARROW
faster if button is held down. A box is placed
around each programmed start time.
Note: To remove a start time press CLEAR.
4. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to program additional
start times.
Note: Only one start time is required.
5. Turn dial to save changes.
How Long
1. Turn dial to HOW LONG.
2. Using the +/- buttons, select watering
duration from 1 to 360 minutes. Timer
advances faster if button is held down.
Note: To remove a watering duration
press CLEAR.
3. Turn dial to save changes.
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Hose Faucet Timer
START TIME
AM
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Working water pressure:
• Minimum: 10 psi
• Maximum: 100 psi
Working temperature:
• Maximum: Do not exceed 120°F
• Minimum: Keep from freezing
Warnings:
For outdoor use with cold water only.
Not for use with appliances.
This feature allows you to water without
interrupting your set schedule. To access this
feature, follow the steps below.
• With the dial on AUTO, press the
MANUAL button.
• Using the +/- buttons, select watering
duration from 1 to 360 minutes.
Note: There may be a slight delay between the
time the manual button is pressed and when
watering begins.
2. Screen will flash between clock and
time remaining before automatic
programming resumes.
3. To stop manual watering, turn the dial
to OFF.
4. Turn the dial back to AUTO to resume your
programmed watering schedule.
Troubleshooting
Water does not come on at desired time.
Check if:
• Clock is set to correct time,
including AM and PM.
• Dial is set to “Auto”
• Start time is set to desired time,
including AM and PM.
• Rain Delay is on.
Timer does not water.
Check if:
• Timer is set to AUTO.
• Hose faucet is on.
• Batteries are low.
• Clock is set to correct time,
including AM and PM.
• Rain Delay is on.
Water won’t turn o.
Check if:
• HOW LONG is set to desired time.
• HOW OFTEN is set to desired
interval hour or day.
Congratulations!
Your timer is now programmed. Turn your
dial to AUTO to allow your timer to water
according to programmed time, duration,
and frequency.
Additional Features
Rain Delay
Rain delay allows you to postpone watering for
a set period of time. To access the rain delay,
follow the steps below.
1. With the dial on AUTO, press the + button to
select a delay of 1 to 7 days.
2. Screen will flash between clock and hours
remaining before programmed cycle
resumes.
3. To remove rain delay, turn dial to OFF and
then back to AUTO.
Manual/Hand Watering
How Often
1. Turn dial to HOW OFTEN.
2. Press the ARROW button to move through
and select a start time A, B, and/or C.
3. Press + or – button to move the cursor
down to select Days of the Week or Interval
watering frequency.
4. There are two ways to set your watering
frequency for each start time; Days of the
Week or Interval.
Days of the week - Select specific days you
want to water:
• Using the ARROW button move to the
desired day.
• Press the + / - buttons to toggle the day
of the week on/o.
• Select any combination of days.
Interval - Select an interval period you want
to water:
• Using the ARROW button move to INT.
• Press the + / - buttons to cycle through each
interval. You may choose to interval water
every 6 hours, 12 hours, or 1 to 7 days.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 4 to program watering
frequency for additional start times.
6. Turn dial to save changes.
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