Rachio 16RACHBX User manual

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Enclosure
Install Guide

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Before you begin...
Before starting installation of this fixture or removal of a
previous fixture, disconnect the power by turning off the
circuit breaker or by removing the fuse at the fuse box.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF YOU
HAVE ANY ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS.
Do not use the white controller cover when using a
Rachio outdoor enclosure.

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What’s in the box?
drywall screws
and anchors
washers
bolts
connector caps
outdoor enclosure
Need help?
We have a team of experts ready to help.
If you run into any problems, please
contact Rachio customer support.
1(844) 4-RACHIO
Complete support documentation, videos
and more are available on our support site.
www.rachio.com/support

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What you’ll need...
phillips screwdriver wire strippers
electrical tape
hammer
(for drywall installs)
pliers
drill and drill bit

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Easy Install
6 Quick Steps
Download
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Download the Rachio app at www.rachio.com/download.
Create a Rachio user account to set up and manage your
controller. You’ll need to create a username and password to
connect your controller.

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Connect
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Connect your controller to Wi-Fi using your smartphone and
the app at the location where you will install the controller.
Connecting to Wi-Fi before installation ensures the signal is
strong enough before disconnecting any wires.
The Rachio app will guide you through connecting your
controller to Wi-Fi.
Remove
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Test your sprinkler system.
Check your sprinkler system by turning on each zone
with your old controller. Find and repair any issues with
your sprinkler system prior to installing your controller.
Snap a few pictures.
Open the old controller. Use your phone to take a few
photos of the wiring inside the old controller from
different angles. This will come in handy when it’s time
to wire your Rachio controller.
Disconnect power to controller.
Before removing your old controller, disconnect the
power by turning off the circuit breaker or by removing
the fuse at the fuse box.

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Remove (continued) Mount
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CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY
ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS.
Remove your old controller.
Disconnect the wires from your old controller, then
remove it from the wall. You’re ready to mount the
Rachio enclosure.
Measure and prepare.
Using a pencil or pen, position the enclosure against
the wall and mark the mounting screw locations you
intend to use. Remember to account for existing conduit
(if present), as the Rachio enclosure might need to be
mounted off center from the old controller.
Exact measurements are on the following pages.

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Mount (continued)
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Bottom of Enclosure Interior of Enclosure

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Mount (continued)
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Drill pilot holes.
Drill pilot holes at the marked locations.
Note: The pilot holes should be approximately the same size as your
anchor. Hammer the anchor in the pilot hole until the lip on the end is flush
with the wall.
Mount the enclosure.
Attach the Rachio enclosure to the wall.
The enclosure is designed with an internal outlet to use
the power adapter included with the Rachio controller.
Rachio recommends hardwiring the enclosure.
DO NOT DIRECTLY HARDWIRE YOUR RACHIO
CONTROLLER. ONLY HARDWIRE USING THE ENCLOSURE.
For detailed instructions visit www.rachio.com/enclosure.
Open the Hardwiring Bay to access the enclosure
outlet wiring.
Insert power wires through the bottom left hole
of the enclosure.
Hardwire
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Connect the wires as follows: white (neutral) to white,
black or red (hot) to black, and green (ground) wire to
the bare copper wire from the junction box. Twist the
wire from the supply side and the Rachio enclosure
together in a clockwise direction using a connector
cap. Wrap all wire connections with electrical tape for
a secure connection. Repeat for all wires.
Insert all wires into the hardwiring bay and close the
lid of the Hardwiring Bay.
Reconnect the power by turning on the circuit breaker
or by replacing the fuse at the fuse box.
Hardwire (continued)
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Hardwiring Bay
(Remove Cover)
Power Adaptor

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Mount Controller
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Push wiring into wiring bay.
Plug the power adaptor into
the internal outlet of the
enclosure. Feed the sprinkler
wires through the bottom right
hole of the enclosure, and pull
through the center opening on
the controller’s base.
Mount to enclosure.
Attach the controller to the
enclosure using the included
bolts using the top center and
two bottom (do not use the
center middle)
Wire it up.
Connect the zone wires to
the corresponding terminal
locations. Reference photos of
your previous wiring. Finally,
plug the power adaptor into
your controller.
Note: To insert or remove
a wire, press down on each
terminal tab with a screwdriver.
DO NOT ATTACH THE WHITE
CONTROLLER COVER
WHEN USING AN OUTDOOR
ENCLOSURE.

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