Rain Deck RD500-0 User manual

ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST CONFORM TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES AND STANDARDS. A QUALIFIED, LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
DANGER – RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Electrical components for the Rain Deck Controller should be
Installed at least 10 feet (3m) away from any splash pad or water surface. All electrical components should be properly bonded per
national and local codes. Do not permit any electrical apparatuses (ie. Radio, TV etc.) within 10 feet (3m) of splash pad surface.
Installation Instructions
Caution:
•Prior to beginning the controller installation make sure it is not plugged into any outlets and
has been disconnected from all electrical connections.
•The controller must be installed in a shaded area and out of direct sun light.
•Do not make contact with any components inside the controller other than the green
connector.
Tools required:
Drill (for mounting controller)
#2 Phillips head screw driver
Miniature flat head screw driver
Wire stripper
Wire cutter
Warning
Max allowable current draw per solenoid output is .3 amps.
The Rain Deck Controller must be connected to a supply circuit that is protected by
a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). A GFCI is generally a minimum code requirement. A
GFCI is required by most building codes and must be tested before each use. The installer should consult the
GFCI manufacturers’ instructions for correct installation and operation. All electrical components should be
properly bonded per national and local codes.

Step 1:
Before installation, make sure to have all the
solenoids on your manifold in the off position.
There is a thumb tab at the base of each solenoid
where it connects to the valve. Twist it clockwise
until it stops.
Step 2:
Mount controller to a vertical surface. This should
be a rigid structure or wall.
(Hardware not provided)
Step 3:
Remove the 4 Phillips head screws around the
perimeter of the front panel.
-If possible, support front cover without
letting it hang from the wires. (Figure 1)
Step 6:
Strip approximately ¼ inch of jacket from each
solenoid wire.
Step 7:
Begin installing hot leads on solenoids beginning
with #1. (2), (4), (6), or (8) zones.
Step 8:
Using a sealed wire nut, combine all of the solenoid
common wires together with acommon wire in the
cable bundle (typically white). This will connect to
the “C” (common) input on the green connector.
Step 9:(RD500-0 ONLY)
For a fresh water system (or rain diverter valve) you
can connect the additional solenoid to an “H” (hot)
and “C” (common) input.
Step 10:
Route and plug in the green connector as shown.
Ensure that the solenoid wires are not making
contact with the circuit board.
Step 11:
Make sure the dip switches match the number of
solenoids on you manifold (Figure 2) Follow the dip
switch diagram to make the change.
Step 12:
Fasten the sealed plug/nut so that it creates a seal and
clamps onto the solenoid wires.
Step 13:
Re-install the front coverand electrical connections.
Step 14:
Leaving the power off to the controller, plug the
controller into a GFCI protected outlet or Rain Deck
timer box. (RD550-1).
Installation is now complete.
To turn on the RD500-0 controller, push the power
button on and choose a pre-programmed setting
labeled A, B, C, and D. A is Random, B is
Sequential, C is Random with random amount of
zones, D is All On.
Once the RD500-0 multiple programmed controller
has been wired, you may want to test your splash
pad and make minor adjustments to the rate of speed
between each zone. To doso, locate the small white
screw. Adjust by rotating the screw right or left
depending on the sequenced speed desired. (See
figure 2)
Green solenoid
connector
Small screw for
solenoid speed control
Figure 2
Figure 1
Step 4:
Install the solenoid wires through the sealed plug/
nut on the bottom of the box. You will need about
6 inches of wire passed through the box. This nut
may need to be loosened to pass the wires through.
Step 5:
Remove the green connector. (Figure 2)
Dip switch
diagram
Dip
Switches