Weathermatic SoloRain 8014 Series User manual

8014 Series
Battery Operated Valve Controller
Controller Models
8014, 8014ESR
SoloRain ®
Owner’s Manual

Thank you for selecting Weathermatic’s SoloRain® battery
operated valve controller. This unit has the latest technology and
will provide many years of reliable service.
Please read the following instructions carefully to get familiar
with important precautions, programming, operation and
installation instructions.
NOTE: In our eorts to continually improve and update our
products, features and specifications in this manual may change
without notice.
This controller is not intended for use by young children or the
infirm without supervision. Young children should be supervised
to insure they do not play with this appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an authorized service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
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Introduction

Table of Contents
1.0 Getting Acquainted With Your SoloRain Controller
1.1 Controllers Features.................................................... 1
1.2 Electrical Specifications............................................. 1
1.3 Technical Data .............................................................. 1
2.0 Installing the SoloRain Controller .............................. 1
2.1 Connecting a Rain/Freeze/Wind Sensor
(8014SR only) ............................................................... 1
3.0 Programming the Controller.......................................2
3.1 Setting the Time and Date........................................ 2
3.1.1 Set Current Time....................................................... 2
3.1.2 Set Current Date....................................................... 2
3.1.3 Set Current Year........................................................ 2
3.1.4 Changing the Time and Date Format............... 2
3.2 Setting the Watering Schedule ............................... 2
3.2.1 Set Start Time............................................................ 2
3.2.2 Set Stop Time ............................................................ 3
3.2.3 Set Schedule .............................................................. 3
3.2.3.1 Set Water Days................................................... 3
3.2.3.2 Set Odd/Even Days .......................................... 3
3.2.3.3 Set Interval Days ................................................ 3
3.3 Setting Additional Programs.................................... 3
3.4 Reviewing and Changing Your
Watering Program ...................................................... 3
3.4.1 Reviewing Your Program....................................... 3
3.4.2 Changing Your Program ........................................ 3
3.4.3 Clearing Watering Programs................................ 4
3.4.3.1 Clear One Program ............................................ 4
3.4.3.2 Clear All Programs ............................................ 4
3.5 Running Your Controller............................................ 4
3.5.1 Run Your Scheduled Watering Program.......... 4
3.5.2 Mannually Running Your Controller................... 4
3.6 Turning the Controller O ........................................ 4
3.6.1 Start Time Stacking ................................................. 4
4.0 Advanced Features...................................................... 4
4.1 Setting a Rain Delay................................................... 4
4.2 Operation with a Sensor Installed
(8014SR only) .............................................................. 4
4.3 Changing or Clearing a MIST CYCLE...................... 5
5.0 Maintenance...................................................................5
5.1 Battery Replacement ................................................. 5
5.2 Plunger Cleaning......................................................... 5
6.0 Troubleshooting........................................................... 6

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1.0 Getting Acquainted With Your SoloRain Controller
1.1 Controller Features
• Manual on and o
• Length of watering time: 1 minute to 12 hours
• 6 watering programs
• Mist Cycle available on all 6 programs
• LCD display
• Easy Select & Adjust® programming
• Days of the week, Odd/Even, and Interval scheduling
• Rain Delay 1 to 99 days
• Rain, Freeze, or Wind sensor attachment capability (8014SR
only)
1.2 Electrical Specifications
The 8014 is powered by a factory installed AA size long life 3.6
volt lithium battery. It is designed to operate for a long period of
time of normal use on a Weathermatic valve. Actual battery life will
depend on the number of cycles run per year, valve size, operating
pressure, and temperature.
The battery is replaceable and is available as a service part.
1.3 Technical Data
• Operating temperature range 32° to 140°F
• Dimensions 5.5" H x 3.25" W
• Made of ABS and nylon plastic construction
• Operating pressure: 7 to 150 PSI
• Protective cover included
2.0 Installing the SoloRain Controller
Replace the AC solenoid and bleed collar (if one exists) with the
8014 battery operated controller. Do not over tighten.
The 8014 SoloRain fits Signature valve models 7900 1” series, 9000
1” series, 7951, 7952, 7953, and the 9500 1
1⁄2
” and 2” series.
Solenoid adapters are also available for mounting the 8014
SoloRain on most other manufacturers valves.
2.1 Connecting a Rain/Freeze/Wind Sensor (8014SR only)
The 8014SR is equipped to operate with any sensor with normally-
closed leads.
To install a sensor, connect the sensor wires to the two 8014SR wire
leads using the supplied waterproof connectors. Do not strip the
wires when using these connectors.
NOTE: If no sensor will be used the sensor leads of the 8014SR
must be connected to each other for automatic operation.
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3.0 Programming the Controller
3.0 Programming the Controller
To access the control panel, remove
the protective cover from the 8014
SoloRain. Squeeze the side tabs and
lift o the cover. Always replace the
cover for added protection.
Use the + / - buttons
to scroll through
available options.
3.1 Setting the Time and Date
3.1.1 Set Current Time
Turn the Select dial to the TIME position. Press the + / - keys to
scroll to the correct time.
P.M. is indicated by a P in the display.
3.1.2 Set Current Date
Turn the Select dial to the DATE position. Press the + / - keys to
scroll to the current month and day.
3.1.3 Set Current Year
Turn the Select dial to the YEAR position. Press the + / - keys to
scroll to the current year.
NOTE: When date and year are selected, the day of the week is
automatically set. The 8014 SoloRain is leap year compatible.
3.1.4 Changing the Time and Date Format
The 8014 SoloRain controller can display time in either the 12-hour
or 24-hour clock format. When the 24-hour format is selected the
date format will also change to Day:Month.
To change the time and date format:
• Rotate Select dial to the TIME or DATE position
• Press both the + / - keys at the same time
• The PM indicator will disappear and the clock will change to
24hr time
• Date will also be in the Day:Month format
• Days of the week will change from SMTWTFS to 1234567
(Sunday = 1)
• To change back to 12 hour clock and Month:Day format
repeat the above steps
3.2 Setting a Watering Schedule
The 8014 SoloRain can be programmed to run 1 to 6 watering
programs per day. This means you can start and stop the watering
from 1 to 6 times in a 24 hour period.
To set a watering schedule for Program 1 turn the Select dial to
PROGRAM 1 and follow the steps below.
3.2.1 Set Start Time
Turn the Set dial to START TIME. Press the + / - keys to select the
desired START TIME for PROGRAM 1.
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3.2.2 Set Stop Time
Turn the Set dial to STOP TIME. Press the + / - keys to select the
desired STOP TIME for PROGRAM 1.
3.2.3 Set Schedule
The controller has three scheduling options:
3.2.3.1 Set Water Days
WATER DAYS, or daily, lets you choose which days of the
week you want to water (i.e., Monday, Wednesday, Friday
only).
Turn the SET dial to the DAYS position. Press the keys to select
the days you desire to water for PROGRAM 1. "+" will select
that day for watering. "-" will delete that day for watering
and that day will not be displayed in the DAYS programming
screen
3.2.3.2 Set Odd/Even Days
ODD/EVEN tells the controller to water on either the odd or
even days of the month (i.e., the controller will water on the
31st and the 1st when an ODD schedule is chosen).
Turn the SET dial to ODD/EVEN position. Use the keys to
select O or E.
3.2.3.2 Set Interval Days
INTERVAL waters every X number of days (from 1 to 30 days)
(i.e., water every 3 days, waters every 10 days, etc.). A value of
1 in an interval schedule means to water every day. When using
the interval option, you have the flexibility to tell the controller
what day to start the interval program on (up to 30 days out).
Turn the SET dial to ODD/EVEN position. Use the keys to
select O or E.
Turn the SET dial to INTERVAL. Use the keys to select an
interval from 01-30. PROGRAM 1 will now water per the
interval you have selected starting today. Example: An interval
of 1 waters every day, interval of 2 waters once every other
day.
3.3 Setting Additional Programs
If more than one program per day is desired, turn the SELECT dial
to Programs 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and repeat the START TIME, STOP
TIME, and SCHEDULE steps above. If no additional cycles are
needed proceed to next step.
3.4 Reviewing and Changing Your Watering Program
3.4.1 Reviewing Your Program
Turn the SELECT dial to the cycle you want to review.
3.4.2 Changing Your Program
Select the START TIME, STOP TIME, DAYS, INTERVAL, or ODD/
EVEN positions on the SET DIAL. You can make changes in the
program by changing any of the values.
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3.4.3 Clearing Watering Programs
3.4.3.1 Clear One Program
To clear the programming in one of the six programs, turn the
SELECT dial to PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 and rotate the SET
dial to CLEAR and press the key.
3.4.3.2 Clear All Programs
To clear all programming, turn the SELECT dial to the RUN
ALL position and the SET dial to the CLEAR position and
press both keys at the same time. This will clear all programs.
3.5 Running Your Controller
3.5.1 Run Your Scheduled Watering Program
You can choose to run all six programs or select any one of the
six. Turn the SELECT dial to your choice of RUN ALL to run all
the programs that have been entered or select the individual
PROGRAM number 1-6 that you wish to run. Turn the SET dial
to the RUN position. The 8014 will water per the program or
programs that you have selected.
3.5.2 Manually Running Your Controller
To turn the water on manually, turn the SET dial to the MANUAL
OPEN position. The LCD display will flash 10 minutes of run time.
There is a 30-second delay to open or close the valve. You can
adjust the desired run time from 1 minute to 6 hours by using the
keys, at any time during the manual run.
To return to automatic operation turn the SET dial to RUN after the
manual run has started. The manual operation that you selected
will finish and the timer will return to automatic operation as
scheduled.
To stop manual watering rotate SET dial to the OFF position. Note:
The 8014SR will override the sensor if activated and run manually.
3.6 Turning the Controller O
To discontinue watering when the timer is in operation or to
prevent automatic operation turn SET dial to the OFF position. To
return to automatic operation return SET dial to the RUN position.
4.0 Advanced Features
4.1 Setting a Rain Delay
To postpone programs due to wet weather turn the SET dial to the
RAIN DELAY position and adjust the desired delay from 1 to 99
days using the keys. Return the SET dial to the RUN position. The
RAIN DELAY symbol will show on the LCD. After the RAIN DELAY
the 8014 will return to automatic operation.
4.2 Operation with a Sensor Installed (8014SR only)
If a sensor has suspended watering, the RAIN DELAY symbol will
appear on the LCD. The symbol will turn o when the sensor has
dried out. The 8014SR will resume automatic operation at the
next start time. Rain sensor status is checked every 16 minutes
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during normal operation or when the set dial is moved out of the
RAIN DELAY position. If the sensor is activated while a program is
running, the program will be stopped within 16 minutes.
An installed sensor may be tested by moving the SET dial into
and then out of the RAIN DELAY position and observing the RAIN
DELAY symbol on the LCD.
4.3 Changing or Clearing a MIST CYCLE
Repeat steps above for setting a mist cycle to change duration and
delay times. See “Clearing one or all watering programs" to clear
the MIST CYCLE completely and start over.
5.0 Maintenance
5.1 Battery Replacement
The long life 3.6 volt size AA Lithium battery is replaceable if
necessary. Remove the four screws under the control housing and
gently open the unit. Replace the battery. Carefully replace the
housing and install the four screws. The battery is available as a
service part (77482) from Weathermatic.
WARNING: Damage to battery may cause fire, explosion
or electrical shock. Replace battery with Weathermatic
supplied service part only. Dispose of used battery
properly.
5.2 Plunger Cleaning
To clean the plunger and plunger tube gently remove the plastic
plunger retainer with needle-nosed pliers. Clean debris from the
plunger and plunger tube. Then replace the plunger retainer.
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6.0 Troubleshooting the Controller
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Valve not operating Debris in valve Clean valve
Valve not operating Debris in plunger See 5.2 Plunger Cleaning
LCD is not working Dead battery Replace with a new
battery
Flashing battery symbol
appears
Signs of depletion Set the dial to "Clear" to
clear the display
Solid battery symbol
appears
Low battery Replace with a new
battery
RAIN DELAY symbol
appears
Rain delay is programmed Check rain delay progam-
ming
RAIN DELAY appears
(8014SR only)
Sensor has been tripped Adjust sensor settings as
desired
Rain Sensor symbol on Rain sensor is activated or
if no rain sensor installed,
the jumper is missing
Check to see if jumper is
installed if there is no rain
sensor
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WARRANTY
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of such defects, Weathermatic will repair or replace, at it’s option, the product or the defective part. This warranty does not extend to damage to a Weathermatic product or part
resulting from accident, misuse, alteration, neglect, abuse, improper installation or normal wear and tear, or to exterior appearance and color. This warranty extends only to the
original user of the Weathermatic product. If defect arises in a Weathermatic product or part within the warranty period, you should contact your installing contractor, Weathermatic
retailer, distributor, or Weathermatic. Weathermatic may, at its option, require that the product or part be returned to a Weathermatic service point or your retailer or distributor.
Weathermatic will determine whether the claimed defect is covered by the warranty. If coverage is found, the product will be repaired or replaced. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for
completion of repairs or replacement and return of the product or part. If a product or part is replaced, the replacement is warranted only for the remainder of the original product
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