AQUA C5005 Dials Water Timer Garden Irrigation Controller User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- Aqua
Table of Contents
AQUA C5005 Dials Water Timer Garden Irrigation Controller User Manual
INSTALLATION
- Before placing the batteries, turn the two DURATION buttons on OFF.
- Insert 2 new AA 1.5 V alkaline batteries (not supplied) : Open the cover (A) al the back of the unit. Insert two new batteries. When you Install the batteries there will be a 1 to 5 seconds delay before the valve (solenoid type) opens. Put the batteries compartment back in place. When the batteries are new, the battery indicator (B) flashes. When batteries are low, the light will remain on. When batteries are empty, the indicator does not flash anymore.
- Hold the unit upright, connect it to a 3/4” tap and connect the garden hose(s) to the outlets of the programmer (quick coupling).
Note: only tighten the nut by hand and do not use Teflon tape.
PROGRAMMING
The timer is equipped with two valves enabling watering in two different zones with independent watering programs,. Save water by scheduling watering your garden early in the morning or late at night (when water evaporates are the least). The timer will start watering automatically according to the settings and will be continue during your holidays. There are 2 ways to program your garden watering: manually or automatically
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Automatic operation:
a) Set the FREQUENCY button on the desired watering (from 1 to 72 hours) or turn the FREQUENCY button on “ * “ to water once a week (the day when you set the timer). If you turn the FREQUENCY button on 24h, the watering will start 24h laters.
b) Set the DURATION button on the desired time pf running (from 1 to 120 minutes).
Warning ! The timer records the time when it is turned on. Write down at what time you set the timer as a reminder. Repeat steps a) and b) for the second watering way. After having set the timer, replace the protection cover and check it is well fixed to the timer. -
Manual operation:
The timer can be activated or deactivated manually:
Turn the DURATION button to Manual. To stop a watering in progress, turn the DURATION button on OFF. -
Modify the set up:
You can change watering frequencies and running time at any time by turning the FREQUENCY and DURATION buttons.
WARNING! Changing the duration or the frequency changes the watering start time. -
Stop the programm:
To stop the timer and cancel the frequency set up, turn the DURATION button on OFF. The watering will stop. To reactivate it, you’ll need to set up the timer back again. -
DELAY function:
Delay watering with the Delay function: Press Delay during more than 3 sec and release it until the LED continuously lights. Press Delay button: each press of the button delays the programming of 1 hour, from 1 to 23 hours. Turn FREQUENCY button to another position to cancel this function.
IN CASE OF PROBLEMS
If your timer does not work, check the following points:
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That the tap is opened.
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That batteries are not used or badly placed.
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That watering frequency and running time are the ones wanted.
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That the DURATION is not longer than the FREQUENCY.
For example, you can not set a 90 minutes running time if the Frequency is set on 1 h. -
If timer doesn’t run, contact your store.
ADVERTISSEMENTS
- This timer is intended for private use in the garden. It is exclusively designed for outdoor use for controlling sprinklers or irrigation systems.
- It is possible to make it work with a tank of rainwater.
- It mustn’t be used for industrial purposes or be in contact with food products, chemicals, flammable or explosive materials.
- To prevent water from entering into the battery compartment, the timer must be vertically connected to the tap.
- Use this programmer only with water. It must be soft and clear and its temperature must not be exceed 60º C.
- Check the filter if necessary.
- Operating pressure must be between 0 and 8 bars maximum (works without pressure).
- Warning! However, it takes a minimum pressure for a dripping watering system, buried and surface watering systems to work properly.
- Do not use rechargeable batteries, but use a new alkaline batteries only and change them at the beginning of each season. Before a long absence, check the battery status.
- Wintering: frost can damage the timer. In winter, the watering timer must be stored in a dry place where it is protected from frost. Remove the battery.
- The programmer contains many valuable or recyclable materials. It must not be thrown into household trash cans, but in specially designed containers – RL2002 / 96 / EC Directive.
- Conform programmer according to the European directive – N° 2004/108 / CE – 93/68 / CE.
TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 3V. (2 new AA / LR6 – 1,5V. alkaline batteries)
AMPERAGE: ≤ 40 µA
OPERATING CURRENT: ≤ 200 mA
OPENING TYPE: motorized valve
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 5° to 60° C.
WATER INLET PRESSURE: from 0 to 8 bar
FLOW RATE: 4 l/min (4 bar)
IN CASE OF PROBLEMS
If your timer does not work, check the following points:
- That the tap is opened.
- That batteries are not used or badly placed.
- That watering frequency and running time are the ones wanted.
- That the DURATION is not longer than the FREQUENCY. For example, you can not set a 90 minutes running time if the Frequency is set on 1 h.
- If timer doesn’t run, contact your store.
ADVERTISSEMENTS
- This timer is intended for private use in the garden. It is exclusively designed for outdoor use for controlling sprinklers or irrigation systems.
- It is possible to make it work with a tank of rainwater.
- It mustn’t be used for industrial purposes or be in contact with food products, chemicals, flammable or explosive materials.
- To prevent water from entering into the battery compartment, the timer must be vertically connected to the tap.
- Use this programmer only with water. It must be soft and clear and its temperature must not be exceed 60º C.
- Check the filter if necessary.
- Operating pressure must be between 0 and 8 bars maximum (works without pressure).
- Warning! However, it takes a minimum pressure for a dripping watering system, buried and surface watering systems to work properly.
- Do not use rechargeable batteries, but use a new alkaline batteries only and change them at the beginning of each season. Before a long absence, check the battery status.
- Wintering: frost can damage the timer. In winter, the watering timer must be stored in a dry place where it is protected from frost. Remove the battery.
- The programmer contains many valuable or recyclable materials. It must not be thrown into household trash cans, but in specially designed containers – RL2002 / 96 / EC Directive.
- Conform programmer according to the European directive – N° 2004/108 / CE – 93/68 / CE.
WE ADVISE THE USE OF A PRESSURE REDUCER (not included) AND FILTER
WARNING: USE ONLY WITH COLD WATER
FOR OPTIMUM USE OF THE TIMER, WE RECOMMEND USING ALKALINE BATTERIES. NEVER USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Product Overview
Please keep these instructions for future reference. You can also download
them from our web page at any time:
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This timer is an Altadex S.A. product
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