Kompernass KH 4083 User manual

KH 4083
KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH4083-10/07-V2
ELECTRONIC
GARDEN WATERING CONSOLE
4B
ELECTRONIC GARDEN WATERING CONSOLE
Operating instructions
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LIST OF CONTENTS PAGE
Safety instructions 2
Proper Use 4
Package Contents 4
Technical data 4
Description of the appliance 5
Preparations 5
Operate 7
Troubleshooting 14
Cleaning 14
Disposal 15
Warranty & Service 16
Importer 17
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the
first time and preserve this manual for later reference. Pass this manual on to
whoever might acquire the appliance at a future date.
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WATERING COMPUTER
Safety instructions
Poison Hazard!
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Explosion Hazard!
Never throw used batteries into the fire.
Attention!
Failure to follow these safety instructions could damage the watering
computer and void your warranty.
• Only use alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargable batteries.
• Never recharge alkaline batteries.
• Ensure that water cannot permeate into the housing. This causes
damage to the appliance.
• Check the charge state of the batteries and renew them if you do
not use the watering computer for an extended period.
• Always replace both batteries and make certain the polarity is
correct.
• Replace empty batteries in a timely fashion. Leaking batteries can
destroy the watering computer.
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Never handle leaking batteries without protection! Battery
chemicals may not come into contact with your eyes or mouth.
This could lead to chemical burns. Use gloves to remove leaking
batteries.
• Check the watering computer and its connections at regular
intervals for watertightness and faultless function.
• Never press the buttons with your finger nails or with sharp
objects.
• Reprogramme the watering computer if the batteries have been
removed from the housing for an extended period.
• Always keep the lid closed when you are not programming the
watering computer. The lid protects the display from weather
effects!
• Do not allow individuals (including children) to use the appliance
whose physical, sensorial or mental abilities or lack of experience
and knowledge hinder their safe usage of it if they have not pre-
viously been supervised or instructed in its correct usage.
• Tell children about the appliance and its potential dangers so that
they do not play with it.
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Proper Use
The watering computer KH4083 is intended exclusively for permitting
or preventing water flow at specific times. It is intended only for use in
private households and gardens. Any other use is considered improper,
in particular use in drinking water systems and for growing food.
Package Contents
• Watering computer KH 4083
• Instructions for use
Technical data
Minimum rate of flow: 15 l/min.
Operating water pressure: 1.379–8.274 bar
Power supply: 2 x 1.5V, alkaline batteries
Keypad: Splash-proof
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Description of the appliance
Figure A
qWater-tap connection (3/4“)
wBattery compartment
eConnection for water-pipe (3/4“)
rCover
tKeypad
yDisplay
Display
Figure B
uTime display
iDisplay: watering frequency
oDisplay: low battery indication
aWatering on/off
sDisplay: programme number
dDisplay: watering budget
Preparations
Inserting Batteries
The battery compartment wis located on the underside of the
watering computer.
Replace the batteries regularly. When the display oappears, the
batteries are depleted.
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Only use Alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargable batteries.
They do not provide enough output to operate the appliance.
➩Pull the battery compartment wout of the housing.
➩Insert two AA-Batteries, taking note of the polarities, in the battery
compartment w.
➩Push the battery compartment wback into the housing. The battery
compartment wmust click in audibly.
➩Whilst the batteries are being exchanged, „PO“ appears in the dis-
play y.
For as long as the PO display is blinking, the watering computer
will retain its programming. If the display goes blank, the program-
ming has also been deleted.
Connecting to the water mains
➩ Screw the inflow connector qon to a suitable 3/4“ water tap
(1“-external thread).
➩Screw the outflow connector eon to a water hose.
Ensure that the outflow connector e is always pointed downwards.
Setting the Clock
➩Open the cover r.
➩Press the „M“ button until a bar yappears in the display above the
symbol and a bar blinks under „“MON“.
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The watering computer is now in the clock setting mode.
➩Press the „+“ or „–“ button to set the current day of the week.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
The hour value now blinks in the display y.
➩Press the „+“ button or the „–“ button to set the current hour.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
The minute value now blinks in the display y.
➩Press the „+“ button or the „–“ button to set the minutes.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
The clock is now set.
➩Press the „M“ button to return to automatic mode.
Operate
Programming
You can programme up to 8 switching sequences with different
amounts of water flow-through.
➩Press the „M“ button until a bar is shown above the in the
display y.
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The watering computer is now in the programming mode. Blinking in
the display y, to the right of the % symbol, is the notification 100%.
Setting the amount of water through-flow.
You can set the amount of water through-flow from 10% to 200%.
➩Press the „+“ button or the „–“ button to set the desired amount of
water through-flow.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
The amount of water through-flow is controlled by the period of
water flow.
Examples: You have programmed a 100% water through-flow amount
for 10 minutes: the watering computer permits through-flow for 10 minutes.
You have programmed a 50% water through-flow amount for 10 minutes:
the watering computer permits through-flow for 5 minutes.
You have programmed a 200% water through-flow amount for 10 minutes:
the irrigation computer permits through-flow for 20 minutes.
Programming the watering frequency
Blinking in the display y, to the left of the -Symbol, is a C or a
number from 1–7.
➩Select the settings for watering frequency with the „+“ button or the
„–“ button.
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Programme:
C: For user-defined watering (e. g. Mon.,Wed. and Fri.) see chapter
„Programming irrigation for specific weekdays“
1: daily
2: every second day
3: every third day, etc.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
Programming the watering timings (1–8)
The number of the programme position is shown in the display ynext
to the symbol.
➩Select a program number with the „+“ or „–“ button.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
➩ Press the „+“ button or the „–“ button to set the starting time (hour).
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
➩Press the „+“ button or the „–“ button to set the starting time (minutes).
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
In the display ythe period of watering in minutes is shown
(Start value 1).
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➩Press the „+“ button or the „–“ button to set the period of watering.
You can set a period of watering from 1 minute to 300 minutes.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
In the display y, the number of the next programme place is shown.
Repeat the procedure should you wish to programme several watering
times.
➩Press the „M“ button until a bar is shown over the  in the
display y.
The watering computer is now in automatic mode and will execute the
configured programmes.
The watering computer automatically sorts all programmes
according to their starting times.
Programming watering for specific weekdays (C)
➩Press the „M“ button until a bar is shown over  in the display y.
➩Press the „+“ button or the „–“ button to set the water budget.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
➩Press the „+“ button until the watering frequency stands on C.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
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➩Select with the „+“ button or the „–“ button the desired weekday.
is shown in the display yon the left. Watering does not take place
on the programmed day.
➩Press once on the button.
In the display y is shown. Watering takes place on the program-
med day. The bar shows the programmed weekday.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
➩Select a programme number with the „+“ or „–“ button.
The number of the programme position is shown in the display ynext
to the symbol.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
➩Set the watering time as described under „Programming the
watering timings“.
➩Press the „M“-Button until a bar is shown over in the
display y.
The watering computer is now in automatic mode and will execute the
configured programs.
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Checking the programmed data
➩Press the „M“ button twice. The current programming is shown in the
display y.
➩Press the button to switch through the programme.
➩To leave the Programme-Mode, continue to press the „M“
button until a bar appears over in the display y.
The watering computer is once again operating in automatic
mode.
Deleting Programmed Data
➩Press the „M“ button until a bar is shown over  in the display y.
➩Press the button until the number of the desired programme
blinks in the display y.
➩Press the button.
The programme is deleted and the programmed time is no longer
shown in the display y.
➩Continue to press the „M“ button until a bar appears over the 
in the display y.
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The watering computer is once again operating in automatic mode.
Manual interruption of the programme
➩Hold the button pressed down during a programme. The
programme will be interrupted and the watering computer ceases
to irrigate.
Using the manual or countdown modus
➩Press the button once.
In the display ythe watering period in minutes blinks (Start value 1).
➩Press the „+“- or the „–“ button to set the watering period.
You can set a period of watering from 1 minute to 300 minutes.
➩Confirm your selection with the button.
The watering computer starts watering. is shown in the display yon
the left. The watering time will be shown as a countdown. When the
watering time has elapsed, the watering computer switches back into
automatic mode.
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Troubleshooting
The display is blank
Check the batteries. Insert the batteries with their correct polarity or
exchange them for new ones.
Watering does not start at the programmed time
• Control the programming and, if necessary, make adjustments to it.
• Check the batteries. Insert the batteries with their correct polarity
or exchange them for new ones.
• The water tap is not open. Open the water tap.
If the watering computer still does not function correctly, please contact
the manufacturer.
Cleaning
• Clean the watering computer with a soft cloth moistened with
water and mild detergent.
• At regular intervals clean the sieve in the coupling nut.
➩Remove the water hose from the watering computer.
➩ Unscrew the watering computer from the water tap.
➩Remove the cone-shaped sieve from the water inlet in the
coupling nut.
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➩Clean the sieve.
➩Replace the sieve.
➩Reconnect the watering computer and the water hose.
Disposal
Do not dispose of the device in normal domestic waste.
Dispose of the device over a registered waste disposal
firm or through your communal waste disposal facility.
Observe the currently valid regulations. In case of doubt, consult
your waste disposal facility.
Battery disposal!
Batteries may not be disposed of with normal domestic waste. All con-
sumers are statutorily obliged to dispose of batteries at the collection
point in their community/district or with the original supplier.
The purpose of this obligation is to ensure that batteries can be
disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged.
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Warranty & Service
This appliance is guaranteed for 3 years from the date of purchase. It
as been carefully produced and meticulously checked before delivery.
lease keep your receipt as proof of purchase. Contact your service
centre by telephone in case of questions pertaining to the warranty.
Your goods can be transmitted free of cost only in this manner.
The warranty covers only material or manufacturing faults, not normal
wear or damage to fragile parts such as switches or rechargeable
batteries.
The appliance is intended solely for private, not commercial, use. If
this product has been subjected to improper or inappropriate handling,
abuse, or interventions not carried out by one of our authorised sales
and service outlets, the warranty will be considered void. This warranty
does not affect your statutory rights.
DES Ltd
Units 14–15
Bilston Industrial Estate
Oxford Street
Bilston
WV14 7EG
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
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Importer
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
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