Lawn Genie RAINJET CLASSIC RJ46 User manual

Installation and Operating Instructions
Model: RJ46
Automatic Watering System
Single Program Electronic Timer

Step 1: Select a location
A. Place timer in an indoor location near a 120 VAC outlet. CAUTION: Do not
use a switched outlet, or on the same circuit with a high power use appliance
(refrigerator, air conditioner, garage
door opener, etc.) Do not expose timer to
temperatures exceeding 120°F (49°C).
step 2: Mount timer to wall
A. Place mounting bracket at eye level on wall or stud.
B. Attach to wall with screws. Use molly bolts on dry wall.
C.Place timer over mounting bracket engaging tabs into recessed slots in back
of timer. Pull down to lock.
Step 3: Wire the valves
A. Use 18 ga. plastic jacketed wire (available at your dealer in 2-8 color
coded wires).
B. Run one common wire (all the same color) to each valve.
C.Use wire nuts or solder and seal valve connections with vinyl cement.
CAUTlON:
Do not connect more than one valve to each Zone. Do not use valves
that exceed max. output holding current (0.28 amps).
Step 4: Connect valve wires to the timer
A. Bring wires through the large hole in the bottom of timer case.
B. Connect wire from valve #l to terminal 1, valve #2 to terminal 2, etc.
C. Connect the common wire to terminal marked C.
Step 5: Connect the transformer
A. Bring the transformer wires up through the small wiring hole.
B. Connect the wires to the terminals marked “AC”.
C. Plug in the transformer. CAUTION: Use with supplied transfomer only!
Step 6: Battery back-up
A. Plug a 9 volt battery (not supplied) into the battery clip.
B. Place battery on the bottom left side and replace panel.
Note: The battery will maintain the timer’s program for 24 hrs. in case of
power loss. Replace once a year.
Voltage: 24VAC Output:
.28 Amp
PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
To Set Current Time:
Press CLOCK, then HRS
& MIN, Press CLOCK again.
Note: Check (A=am P=pm)
To Set Watering Start Time: (1 Start time only)
Press START, then HRS
& MIN, Press CLOCK again.
Note: Check (A=am P=pm)
To Set Watering Run Time:
Press ZONE (Zone
#l displayed and run time of :05 min). Press HRS or MIN until
desired run time is displayed (C-99 min. per Zone). Repeat for remaining Zones.
Program any unused Zones to OFF (00=OFF) Press CLOCK again.
To Set How Often to Water:
Press DAY, then MIN repeatedly until desired interval is displayed (once per day
through once per week). 1 = watering every day, 2 = watering every other day,
3 = watering every third day, etc. Press CLOCK again.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
1. To Water Manually:
Press MAN once to water all Zones in sequence.
2. To Water Selected Zones Manually:
Press ZONE until desired Zone is displayed, then press MAN.
3. To Turn Off System “Rain”:
Press RAIN
(“R” will be displayed).
Press CLOCK to resume auto mode.
4. If “F” is displayed, a short circuit has occurred in a solenoid or wire
connection. Remaining Zones will water. (Check valve, wiring, etc.).
For additional advice or assistance, call our toll-free hotline: l-800-231-5117.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
RainJet warrants to the purchaser of its products for a period of two (2) years from the date
of original purchase that any defective product proved to be caused by
faulty workmanship or
faulty materials, when installed per instructions and used in a normal manner, will
be repaired
or replaced at
RainJet’s option at no charge, providing the product is received at the RainJet
factory or authorized factory service center, with al transportation charges prepaid within two
years of the date of original purchase.
This
warranty does not apply to damages or malfunctions resulting from accidents, misuse
or neglect.
RainJet will not pay labor or other costs of removal or reinstallation of any so-called
defective products.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO) FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHERE APPLICABLE, AND MERCHANTABILITY SHALL
EXTEND BEYOND THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL
RAlNJET BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES TO PROPERTY WHICH MAY ARISE FROM OR RELATE TO THE
PURCHASE OF ANY RAINJET PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so one or both of the above limitations may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
To exercise your warranty, send unit, with photocopy of dated receipt, postage prepaid to*:
: Zone Wire
Wire Nuts
Valve
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful
interference in aresidential installation This e generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to
radio communications However thereIS no guarantee that Interference willnot occur In a parlicular
installation If thisequipmentdoes cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged totry to correct the lnterference by
one or more of the followng measures
l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l Increase the separation belween the equlpment and receiver
l Connect the equlpment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from
that to which thereceiver IS connected
l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnicianfor help
This equipment has been verified lo comply with the
limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC
Rules In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this
equlpment Operation with non-approved equlpment or non-shielded cables is likely lo result in Interference to
radio and TV reception The user IS cautioned that changes and
modifications made to theequipment without
the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment
Este equip0 ha sido puesto a prueba y ha obrado de acuerdo a los limltes de un aparato digital de clase Bde
acuerdo a la
Seccion 15 de las Reglas del FCC. Estos limites estandisenados a IIn de prowar una proteccw
razcnable cOnlra mterferencias wvas en lnstalaclones resldenclales Este equipo genera, ullkza y llene
la capacldad de lrradiarenergla de lrecuencla radial, y si no es lnslalado y utllizado de acuerdo a las
mstrucciones suminlstradas puede causal inlerierencla perjudlcial a las ccmunlcacionas radiales. Sm
embargo. no hay garantla de que eslo no ccurra en una mstalacion dada 9 esle equipo causa mlerferencla
perludlclal a la recepclon de radio o lelewsm, la cual se puede comprobar simplemente prendlendo y
apagando el equ~po, el consumidor puede lralar de corregw la tnferferencia de una de las lormas sigulentes.
*Relocalize la anlena receptora o cambie su cdentacion
lAumente la dlstancia entre el equip0 y el receptor
l Conecte elequlpo en un enchufe de circuit0 dlferente de aque del receptor
l Consulte con el vendedor, dlstnbutdor o con un tecnlco de radlottelewon
Esleequip0 se ha venllcado que obra de acuerdo a Ios lkmltes de un aparalo computador de clase B, de
acuerdo a las Reglas de FCC A fin de mantenerse de acuerdo a lasregulaciones del FCC, 10s cables que
se ullkcen con esle equip0 deberan estardeblda menle prolegldos. La operaclon con un equlpo que no
haya sldoprevlamenle aprobado o con cables sin debida protection podra resultar en tnletlerencla en la
recepclon de radio o lelewon Al consumldor se le awsa que cualquier cambio omodlflcaclon que se le
haga al equlpo sin la previa aprobacion del fabricante p&a anular la autmidad del consumldor para
operas este equlpo
James Hardie
Irrigation
Warranty
For the first year from the date of original sale, James Hardie Irrigation
offers an over-the-counter exchange of products found to have original
manufacturing defects.
RainJet
lawn Genie’
RainJet and Lawn Genie are members of the James Hardie Irrigation
family of do-it-yourself watering products.
*Product Inquiries and Repairs:
James Hardie
Irrigation
27631 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92656
l-800-231 -5117