TOOLCRAFT 2384648 Irrigation Computer Instruction Manual

TOOLCRAFT 2384648 Irrigation Computer

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: 2384648
• Includes: Current user manuals

Product Usage Instructions

• Safety Precautions:
  Before using the product, please read and follow all safety instructions provided in the manual. Safety is paramount.

• Assembly:
  Follow the step-by-step assembly instructions provided in the manual to ensure the proper setup of the product.

• Operation:
  Refer to the user manual for detailed guidance on operating the product. Pay attention to any specific tips and instructions indicated by the arrow symbol.

• Maintenance:
  Regularly inspect the product for wear and tear. Follow maintenance guidelines outlined in the manual to keep the product in optimal condition.

• Cleaning:
  Use mild detergent and a soft cloth to clean the product. Avoid using harsh chemicals that may damage the surface.

FAQs

• Q: How often should I perform maintenance on the product?
  A: It is recommended to perform maintenance checks every 6 months or as indicated in the user manual, whichever comes first.

• Q: Can I disassemble the product for storage?
  A: Refer to the disassembly instructions in the manual. Follow the provided steps carefully to avoid any damage during disassembly.

Intended use

The product is intended for connection to a suitable water tap. The point of time and duration of watering can be programmed. Only clear, clean fresh water is allowed as the pumped liquid. The temperature of the pumped liquid must not exceed +38 °C. Operation requires two batteries of the type AAA/Micro (not included, can be ordered separately).

For safety reasons, you may not convert and/or alter the water timer. Using the water timer for purposes other than those described above may damage the components. Read the operating instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make the water timer available to third parties only together with its operating instructions. This product complies with statutory national and European regulations. All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Delivery content

• Water timer
• Quick-release coupling
• Operating instructions

Up-to-date operating instructions
Download the latest operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code. Follow the instructions on the website.

Description of symbols

• The symbol with an exclamation mark in a triangle is used to highlight important information in these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully.
• The arrow symbol indicates special information and tips on how to use the product.

Safety Information

Read the operating instructions carefully and observe in particular the safety instructions. If you do not follow the safety information and information on proper handling in these operating instructions, we will assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

General information

• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It may become a dangerous toy for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, flammable gases, vapors, and solvents. Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• Handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height may damage the product.
• Only clear, clean fresh water (temperature max. +38 °C) is allowed as the pumped liquid. The product is not suitable for controlling the conveyance of drinking water and is not suitable for controlling the conveyance of corrosive/caustic, flammable, or explosive liquids (e.g. petrol, heating oil, cellulose thinner), fats, oils, salt water, or waste water from toilet facilities.
• Check the product for damages before each use. If you discover any damages, you must not use the product.
• In the place of operation, the ambient temperature must not be around or under the freezing point (<0 °C). Otherwise, the water in the product will freeze, with the resulting ice build-up causing the product to destroy. Store the product in a dry place above freezing point during winter.
• Also, observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices that are connected to this product.
• If you have questions that remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.

Battery information

• Operation with rechargeable batteries is possible. However, the operating time is reduced by the lower voltage (battery = 1.5 V, rechargeable battery = 1.2 V). Therefore, we recommend operating the product only with high-quality alkaline batteries to ensure long and reliable operation.
• Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of reach of children.
• Do not leave batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around; they could be swallowed by children or pets. Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is swallowed. Risk of death!
• Always ensure that the batteries are inserted in the correct polarity (observe the plus/+ and minus/- symbols).
• Make sure that batteries/rechargeable batteries are not short-circuited, dismantled, or thrown into a fire. This may cause a fire or explosion!
• Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries, as this may cause an explosion. Only charge rechargeable batteries; use a suitable battery charger.
• Old or flat batteries can leak liquid chemicals that may damage the product. If not used for a longer period (e.g., in case of storage), remove the inserted batteries/rechargeable batteries.
• Contact of leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries with the skin can cause acid burns; therefore, use suitable protective gloves.
• Liquids leaking from batteries/rechargeable batteries are chemically highly aggressive. Objects or surfaces coming into contact with these liquids could be severely damaged. Therefore, keep batteries/rechargeable batteries in a suitable location.
• Always replace the complete set of batteries/rechargeable batteries. Do not mix non-rechargeable/rechargeable batteries with different charges (flat and half-discharged non-rechargeable/rechargeable batteries).
• Use either 2 batteries or 2 rechargeable batteries; never mix standard batteries with rechargeable batteries. Use only non-rechargeable/rechargeable batteries of the same model and type and from the same manufacturer.
• For the correct disposal of batteries, please read the chapter “Disposal”.

Controls

1. Coarse filter
2. Union nut for connection to the water tap
3. Thumb wheel
4. Connection #1 (zone 1) for watering hose
5. LCD Display
6. “DELAY/+” button
7. “–” button
8. “OK/MANUAL” button
9. Battery compartment lid (on the rear side)
10. “ZONE” button
11. Connection #2 (zone 2) for watering hose

Inserting batteries, replacing batteries

• Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it backward.
• Insert two AAA/Micro batteries into the battery compartment, paying attention to the correct polarity (observe positive/+ and negative/-). The respective figures in the battery compartment will help you ensure that you have the correct polarity.
• After inserting the batteries, all display segments will appear briefly, after which the water timer is ready for operation.
• Close the battery compartment again. Ensure that the sealing ring on the battery compartment cover is in the correct position.
• The batteries will need to be replaced if the display contrast fades sharply or the symbol for the battery status indicator (top right of the display) no longer shows a line or flashes.

Connection to a tap

• The water timer can be programmed, even if it is not yet connected to the water tap.
• If a quick-release coupling is attached to your garden tap, remove it.
• Check the correct positioning of the coarse filter in the union nut.
• Then, hold the water timer firmly while you tighten the union nut to the garden tap. Depending on the existing water tap and its thread, the supplied adapter ring may need to be used.
• Do not touch the thread, otherwise, it will be damaged! Tighten the swivel nut by hand; do not use any tools! Otherwise, the swivel nut may be damaged; loss of warranty!
• You can connect a garden hose to both outlets (4, 11); if necessary, use a quick-release coupling.

Operation

Selecting function
Use the thumb wheel (3) to select the desired function. The direction of rotation is irrelevant.

• “OFF”: Water timer switched off
• “ON”: Water timer switched on
• “HOW OFTEN”: Set the watering interval
• “HOW LONG”: Set the watering time
• “START TIME”: Set the start time for the first watering process
• “SET CLOCK”: Set the time

Setting the time (“SET CLOCK” function)

• Turn the thumb wheel (3) to the “SET CLOCK” position. “12h” or “24h” is displayed for the time format.
• Use the “OK/MANUAL” button (8) to switch between setting the time format, the hours, and the minutes.
• Change the current time format (12h/24h), the hours, or minutes with the “DELAY/+” (6) or “–” (7) button. To quickly change the hours or minutes, hold the respective button for longer. With a 12-hour time format, “AM” is displayed to the right of the time for the first half of the day and “PM” for the second half of the day.
• Exit the setting mode by using the thumb wheel to select another function (e.g. “OFF”).

Setting the watering interval (“HOW OFTEN” function)

• Turn the thumb wheel (3) to the “HOW OFTEN” position. The currently set watering interval appears.
• Set the desired watering interval by pressing the “DELAY/+” button (6) or “–” button (7). For quick adjustment, press and hold the corresponding button for longer.
• The watering interval can be a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 7 days.
• The minimum duration depends on the set watering time (see next section).
• For example, if you have set a watering time of 2 hours, you can set the watering interval to a minimum of 3 hours.
• THTheZONE” button (10) can be used to switch between the two watering zones; the selected zone is marked: Zone 1 = [1], Zone 2 = [2]
• Exit the setting mode by using the thumb wheel to select another function (e.g. “OFF”).

Setting the watering time (“HOW LONG” function)

• Turn the thumb wheel (3) to the “HOW LONG” position. The watering time in hours/minutes (HH: MM) appears and the hours start to flash.
• Use the “OK/MANUAL” button (8) to switch between the hours and minutes for the watering time.
• Set the hours/minutes by pressing the “DELAY/+” button (6) or the “–” button (7). For quick adjustment, press and hold the corresponding button for longer.
  • The watering time can be a maximum of 3 hours and 59 minutes. The maximum duration depends on the set watering interval (see previous section).
  • For example, if you have set a watering interval of 2 hours, you can set the watering time to a maximum of 1 hour and 59 minutes.
• The “ZONE” button (10) can be used to switch between the two watering zones; the selected zone is marked: Zone 1 = [1], Zone 2 = [2]
• Exit the setting mode by using the thumb wheel to select another function (e.g. “OFF”).

Setting the start time (“START TIME” function)

• The start time is the time at which the water timer performs the first watering.
• Turn the thumb wheel (3) to the “START TIME” position. The start time (HH: MM) appears and the hours start to flash.
• Use the “OK/MANUAL” button (8) to switch between the hours and minutes for the start time.
• Set the hours/minutes by pressing the “DELAY/+” button (6) or the “–” button (7). For quick adjustment, press and hold the corresponding button for longer.
• The “ZONE” button (10) can be used to switch between the two watering zones; the selected zone is marked: Zone 1 = [1], Zone 2 = [2]
• Exit the setting mode by using the thumb wheel to select another function (e.g. “OFF”).

Switching the water timer on

• Turn the thumb wheel (3) to the “ON” position. If no watering is active (valve closed), the display switches between the current time and the start time of the next watering (“NEXT”). In addition, the number of the zone is shown in the lower left of the display next to the start time.
• When the start time is reached, the valve is opened and the first watering process starts. The display shows the remaining watering time. Once the set watering time has elapsed, the valve is closed again.

Switching the water timer off
Turn the thumb wheel (3) to the “OFF” position. The display shows “OFF”; the two valves are closed. This immediately terminates both a running watering program and manual watering.

Manual watering

Starting manual watering

• Turn the thumb wheel (3) to the “ON” position.
• Press and hold the “OK/MANUAL” button (8) for 3 seconds until “10M” (10 minutes) flashes on the display.
• By briefly pressing the “ZONE” button (10) several times, you can now select the desired watering zone for which manual watering is to be started (Zone 1, Zone 2, or both zones). The selected zone is marked: Zone 1 = [1], Zone 2 = [2]
• Set the watering duration (1 minute – 8 hours) with the “DELAY/+” (6) or “–” button (7). For a quick adjustment, keep the respective button pressed longer.
• If you wait a few seconds without pressing a button, the valve of the selected zone(s) will open (a “click” sound can be heard). The remaining time is shown in the display.

Ending manual watering

• Press and hold the “OK/MANUAL” button (8) for 3 seconds until the valve is closed (a “click” sound can be heard).
• Alternatively, turn the knob to the “OFF” position.

Watering pause

• You can pause the watering program for 24, 48, or 72 hours.
• Press and hold the “DELAY/+” button (6) for 3 seconds to activate the watering pause. The watering pause and the “Delay” display now flash in the display.
• Set the watering pause (24h, 48h, 72h) with the “DELAY/+” (6) or “–” (7) button. Start the watering pause by briefly pressing the “OK/MANUAL” button (8).
• After this, the watering pause is ended and the set watering program starts again.
• If the watering pause needs to be ended prematurely, simply press and hold the “DELAY/+” button (6) again for 3 seconds until the remaining duration disappears from the display.

Turning on/closing the water tap

For the water timer to work and distribute water for watering, you must of course turn on the water tap. Check that all connections are tight.

• For safety reasons, the function of the water timer and/or correct watering must be checked regularly. A damaged hose, leaking connections, or children playing with the hoses could cause flooding or water damage (for example, if water runs from a garden bed next to the house into a light shaft/cellar).
• We recommend turning the tap off if the water timer is not going to be used for a long time. You should also switch the water timer off to extend the battery life.

Overwintering
At temperatures around or below freezing, the water timer must be removed from the tap promptly. Allow residual water to drain out. Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and store the water timer in a dry, frost-free location over the winter.

• In the event of frost, the water will freeze inside the water timer; the higher volume of ice will destroy the water timer and void the warranty!

Cleaning and maintenance

• The coarse filter protects the valves in the water timer from larger impurities. Check for dirt at regular intervals and wash it under clear water if necessary.
• There are no serviceable parts in the water timer – never open or disassemble it (except for inserting/replacing the batteries as described in these operating instructions). Maintenance, repair, and associated dismantling may only be carried out by a specialist or a specialist workshop.
• Use a dry, clean, soft, and lint-free cloth to clean the water timer.
• Never use aggressive detergents, rubbing alcohol, or other chemical solutions, as these may damage the housing or prevent the product from functioning properly.

Disposal

Product
This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market. This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste at the end of its service life.

Owners of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) shall dispose of it separately from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and accumulators, which are not enclosed by the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner, must be removed by end users from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner before it is handed over to a collection point.

Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged to provide free take-back of waste. Conrad provides the following return options free of charge (more details on our website):

• in our Conrad offices
• at the Conrad collection points
• at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG

End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of. It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply in countries outside of Germany.

(Rechargeable) batteries
Remove batteries/rechargeable batteries, if any, and dispose of them separately from the product. According to the Battery Directive, end users are legally obliged to return all spent batteries/rechargeable batteries; they must not be disposed of in the normal household waste.

• Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are labeled with this symbol to indicate that disposal of household waste is forbidden. The abbreviations for heavy metals in batteries are Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, and Pb = Lead (name on (rechargeable) batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left).
• Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores, or wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold. You thus fulfill your statutory obligations and contribute to environmental protection.
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries that are disposed of should be protected against short circuits and their exposed terminals should be covered completely with insulating tape before disposal. Even empty batteries/rechargeable batteries can contain residual energy that may cause them to swell, burst, catch fire, or explode in the event of a short circuit.

Specifications

• Power supply ……………………………….. 2 batteries of type AAA/Micro (alkaline recommended)
• Battery life ……………………………….. Depending on the switching frequency, approx. 8 – 12 months
• Ingress protection ……………………………….. IPX4
• Pumped liquid ……………………………….. Clear, clean fresh water
• The temperature of the pumped liquid ……………………………….. max. +38 °C
• Connection thread ……………………………….. 26.5 mm (G3/4) or 33.3 mm (G1)
• Output thread ……………………………….. 26.5 mm (G3/4)
• Water pressure ……………………………….. 0.5 – 8 bar
• Flow rate ……………………………….. max. approx. 35 l/min.
• Dimensions ……………………………….. 130 x 136 x 70 mm (W x H x D)
• Weight ……………………………….. 380 g
• Operating conditions ……………………………….. Temperature +3 °C to +50 °C

This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).

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