Intermatic P1261P User manual

MODEL P1261P
PORTABLE TWO CIRCUIT OUTDOOR
TIMER WITH GROUND FAULT PROTECTION.
TOTAL LOAD NOT TO EXCEED: 15A. RESISTIVE, 1800W
(15A.) TUNGSTEN, 1 HP (15 FLA, 90 LRA) -120 VOLT 60 HZ.
Suitable for Pool/Spa Equipment Control
IMPORTANT
GFCI TEST PROCEDURE
The GFCI should be checked every month to make sure it is
operating properly. It is recommended that a permanent record
of the monthly safety check is maintained.
1. Push TEST button. RESET button should pop out from
inner surface. This should result in power being OFF at
the outlets. Verify by plugging test lamp into either outlet. Be
sure the timer is in the ON position.
2. If the GFCI tests okay, restore power by pushing the RESET
button back in. THE RESET BUTTON MUST BE PUSHED
FIRMLY AND FULLY INTO PLACE UNTIL IT LOCKS AND
REMAINS DEPRESSED AFTER PRESSURE HAS BEEN
REMOVED.
DANGER IF RESET BUTTON DOES NOT POP OUT, IF
TEST LAMP REMAINS LIT WHEN RESET BUTTON DOES
POP OUT, OR IF GFCI FAILS TO RESET PROPERLY, DO
NOT USE TIMER! CONTACT A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN!
TIMER - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Insert ON (GREEN) and OFF (RED) trippers into dial at
desired ON and OFF times.
2. Turn dial clockwise and align arrow with Time-of-Day (AM or
PM) in window.
FOR TEMPORARY MANUAL OPERATION
Rotate MANUAL knob counter-clockwise to desired
ON or OFF position. Timer will follow next automatic operation.
INTERMATIC INCORPORATED
SPRING GROVE, ILLINOIS 60081-9698
154--00591 PRODUCT OF MEXICO
This portable timer is designed for CONTROLLING the
connected equipment only. Unplug timer before servicing
the unit or the equipment it controls. THIS DEVICE IS NOT
TO BE USED AS A POWER DISCONNECT! For maximum
protection against electrical shock hazard, perform test
procedure on GFCI at least once a month. If used to
control pool/spa equipment install at least 5 feet from inside
edge of pool/spa.
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How to Set the Timer
1. Insert ON (green) and OFF
(red) trippers into dial at desired
ON and OFF times (Fig. 1). Be
sure trippers are firmly pressed
against dial surface and at least
one space is left between ON
and OFF trippers (Fig. 2).
2. Turn dial clockwise one or
more revolutions until correct
time of day is next to arrow in
center of dial (Fig. 3).
3. Plug pump into timer receptacle
and plug timer cord into outlet.
If timer is used outdoors, outlet
must be suitable for wet locations.
For Early ON or OFF Operation
Turn manual knob counter-clockwise to desired ON or OFF position.
Timer will follow next scheduled automatic operation.
Manual Knob
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
ON Tripper (Green)
OFF Tripper (Red)
Extra trippers may be stored on
the dial by placing same color
trippers next to each other.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: To reduce the risk of injury:
• Do not permit children to operate the timer or pool/spa unless
they are closely supervised at all times.
• Test GROUND FAULT protection regularly. If it fails to reset, DO
NOT USE the pool or spa! Contact a qualified service technician.
• Always disconnect electricity before servicing this timer or
the equipment connected to it. THIS TIMER IS NOT TO BE
USED AS A POWER DISCONNECT.
• Use timer only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• Install only on a GROUNDED 120VAC circuit protected by a
fuse or circuit breaker.
SAVE THIS MANUAL

Congratulations
You have made the right choice in purchasing a Pool and Spa
Timer that provides not only convenience and energy savings,
but which also will protect you and those around you from
ground fault currents, one of the most common causes of
electrical shock. This timer is designed for indoor and outdoor
use and features a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Why Ground Fault Protection is Important
Any electrical device is a potential shock hazard. When it becomes
old or lacks proper maintenance, that danger increases. Such a
device, if used in wet conditions or near water pipes, can be
extremely hazardous or even fatal. Because of this danger, most
electrical codes now require ground fault protection for locations in
new residences such as pools, spas, outdoor outlets, bathrooms,
kitchens, laundry rooms, workshops, basements and garages.
The GFCI in this timer operates on the principle that the current
leaving the power source in one wire should always be equal to the
current returning to the power source through the other wire. Thus,
in a normal, safe circuit, the amount of current leaving the recepta-
cle to the electrical device returns to the receptacle, and the GFCI
circuitry sees a balance between these two currents.
Should a fault or shock situation exist, some of the current
going from the power source to the electrical device passes to the
ground through the person contacting that device. This current
does not return through the GFCI to the power source. The GFCI
senses the resulting imbalance and switches the interrupter mecha-
nism to disconnect both wires of the electric circuit. When this hap-
pens, the indicator (RESET button) will pop out, exposing the word
TRIP, and the receptacle will no longer supply power.
To determine if the GFCI is functioning properly, follow the
testing procedure described later in this manual.
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Cause(s) Corrective Action
No power at • No power to timer Check circuit breaker in panel.
timer’s receptacle • Open GFCI Reset and test GFCI.
• Timer contacts open Turn timer to ON, check timer
setting and operation.
• Defective timer* Replace timer.
Timer loses time • Power to timer is Check branch circuit that
not continuous timer is plugged in to.
• Defective timer* Replace timer.
Timer's receptacle • No OFF trippers in dial Check timer operation.
is "hot" (energized) • Defective timer* Replace timer.
at all times
* Timer should not be used over its rated capacity. The protective cover should
always be in place.
What a GFCI Can–and Cannot–Do
IT WILL
• protect people who are exposed to line-to-ground shock hazards
that could be harmful or even fatal.
• trip out with a fault current as low as approx. 5 milliamperes, in an
amount of time less than that likely to harm a person coming in
contact with the shock.
IT WILL NOT
• prevent you from electric shock; it only limits the time duration so
that it is usually safe for a normally healthy person.
• protect you if you touch both sides of the line (hot/black and neutral/
white wires) or if you touch a line wire from another branch circuit.
• provide protection from overloads: the fuse or circuit breaker at
the main panel serves this function.
How to Test the GFCI
It is important to check the GFCI every month to make sure it is
operating properly. Maintain a diary of your monthly test in the
chart provided below.
1.Push the TEST button. The RESET button should pop out from
the inner surface. This should result in power being OFF at the
outlet protected by the GFCI. Verify by plugging a test lamp into
the outlet. Be sure the timer is in the ON position.
2.If the GFCI tests okay, restore power by pushing the RESET
button back in. THE RESET BUTTON MUST BE PUSHED FIRMLY
AND FULLY INTO PLACE UNTIL IT LOCKS AND REMAINS
DEPRESSED AFTER PRESSURE HAS BEEN REMOVED.
DANGER: If the RESET button DOES NOT pop out, if the test lamp
remains lit when the RESET button DOES pop out, or if the GFCI
fails to reset properly, DO NOT USE THE TIMER! Contact a
qualified service technician.
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