GARDENA 1254 Valve Box Instruction Manual

GARDENA 1254 Valve Box

Product Specifications

• Product Name: GARDENA Ventilbox V1 / V3
• Power Supply: 9V / 24V
• Compatible with  Art. 1278, Art. 1283, Art. 1284, Art. 19032, Art. 1867, Art. 1868, Art. 1280, Art. 1282, Art. 1510

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions
Follow the safety instructions provided with the Valve Box.

Assembly
Refer to the video guide for assembling the Ventilbox V3 and for installing the valves.

Storage

1. Remove batteries from the control unit.
2. Lock the shaft cover (see Fig. 13.3).

Troubleshooting

• Problem: Water supply interrupted.
• Solution: Check the flow direction and ensure the lever (see Fig. 12) is set to “ON”.

Technical Data

• Control: Art. 1278
• GARDENA smart Irrigation Control: Art. 19032 / 19209
• GARDENA Bodenfeuchtesensor: Art. 1867 / 1868
• GARDENA Verbindungskabel: Art. 1280
• GARDENA Kabelklemme: Art. 1282
• GARDENA Zentralfilter: Art. 1510

Warranty / Service

Product Registration: Register your product at gardena.com/registration.

Contact Information:

• Germany:
  • Contact Form: gardena.com/de/service/beratung/kontakt/
  • Address : GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH Service Hans-Lorenser-Str. 40 D-89079 Ulm
  • Phone : (07 31) 4 90 290
  • Fax : (07 31) 4 90 389
  • Ersatzteilbestellung / Allgemeine Produktberatung:
  • Phone : (07 31) 4 90 123
  • Fax : (07 31) 4 90 249
• Austria:
  • Contact Form: gardena.com/at/service/beratung/kontakt/
  • Phone : (+43) (0) 732 77 01 01-485

Translation of the original instructions.
For safety reasons, children and young people under 16 as well as anyone who is not familiar with these operating instructions should not use the product. Persons with reduced physical or mental abilities may use the product only if they are supervised or instructed by a responsible person. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.

Intended use:
The Valve Boxes are intended for installing GARDENA Watering Valves underground.

The watering system can be controlled in the following ways: 9V Bluetooth® Irrigation Valve, Art. 1285:

Direct programming of valve with GARDENA Bluetooth® app for remote valve installation.

Watering Valve Art. 1278 (24 V): Up to 6 irrigation valves selectable via cable with Irrigation Control 4030 Art. 1283 / 6030 Art. 1284 or smart Irrigation Control Art. 19032 * and connection cable Art. 1280.
Only available on selected markets.

Installing a Central Filter:
CAUTION! To protect the system against contaminants, it is recommended to use a GARDENA Central Filter, Art. 1510, on the input side. If the water contains dirt, the entire mechanism will need to be fitted with a filter on the input side.
You must read and comply with the Operating Instructions provided by GARDENA to ensure that you use the Valve Box properly.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!
Read the operator’s manual carefully before use and keep it for future reference.

WINTER STORAGE!
Read the notes on safety in the Valve Box. Before the frost period starts: see 3. STORAGE To put into storage / Winter storage. Please observe the notes on safety in the operating instructions.

DANGER!

• This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates. This field may under some conditions interfere with active or passive medical implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or kill, we recommend persons with medical implants to speak with their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you operate the product.
• Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the product.

Required Tools

ASSEMBLY

A video on how to assemble the V3 Valve Box can be found here:

A video on how to install the valves can be found here:

Note : Assemble the screw connections for all parts by hand; do not use tools.

• (Fig. 1) Grease all O-rings and metal securing clips with accompanying silicone grease.
• (Fig. 2.1) The distributor (C) has three connections. Screw end caps (D) onto the unused distributor inputs.
• (Fig. 2.2 – 2.5) Insert the distributor and connections (G) and secure with the nuts (E). Fit the drain cap (F).
• (Fig. 3) Insert the long telescopic pipe (I) into the connection on the outlet side (securing clip facing upwards).
• (Fig. 4) Screw the short telescopic pipe (J) into the input side of the valve. Arrows on valve show the direction of flow.
• (Fig. 5.1) Insert the valve with the short telescopic pipe into the input side of the box.
• (Fig. 5.2) Screw the long telescopic pipe (I) into the outlet side of the valve (I).
• (Fig. 5.3 + 5.4) Press down the securing clips. If necessary, screw in the telescopic pipes until such point as the clips move down without much resistance.
• (Fig. 6) Insert a short telescopic pipe (J) into the open distributor outlet on any channels that are not needed.
• (Fig. 7) Underlay the valve box with a pack of coarse gravel and set it in place so that it is level with the turf.
  • V1 : min. 20 x 30 x 10 cm;
  • V3 : min. 35 x 30 x 10 cm
• (Fig. 8) If connecting a number of valve boxes, use suitable connectors as per the illustration.

Tip : When using more than one valve box, screw them side-by-side onto a wooden board to secure them.

• (Fig. 9) Insert the terminal strip (N) into the bracket.

• (Fig. 10) Connection from 1 V3 Valve Box to 3 24V valves:

  • For better mapping, label the valves using the yellow, numbered stickers (1 – 15).
  • Strip the individual cables of the connection cable (7 x 0.5 mm2, Art. 1280) and connect with terminals 1, 2, 3 on the water control and the V3 Valve Box. Connect another individual cable to the terminal (C) on the water control and the V3 Valve Box.
  • Connect a cable from each of the valves 1, 2 and 3 to terminals 1, 2 and 3 on the valve box. Connect the second cable of the valves to the terminals (C) in the valve box. Connecting a further V3 Valve Box with 3 valves:
  • Connect the cable to terminals 4, 5, 6 on the water control and the first V3 Valve Box.
  • Connect a cable from each of valves 4, 5 and 6 to terminals 4, 5 and 6 on the second valve box. Connect the second cable of valves 4, 5 and 6 to the terminals (C) in the second valve box.
  • Use a short length of cable to connect terminals 4, 5, 6 and C on the first valve box to terminals 4, 5, 6 and C on the second valve box.

• (Fig. 11) Press the protective cap (O) over the terminal strip (N) and secure using the two screws (M).

• (Fig. 12) Setting the valve controls:
  Fully automatic control:

  • Set selection lever to “AUTO / OFF”. Program-controlled water flow to watering system as per programming on water control. An automatically opened valve cannot be manually closed on the valve.
    Manual control:

  • Set selection lever to “ON”. Permanent water flow, independent of programming.

• (Fig. 13) To protect against theft, the lid can be secured with a small padlock or hasp (not included)

STORAGE

To put into storage / Winter Storage:
The following precautions must be taken – especially before the frost period starts – to prevent damage to the Irrigation Valves:

1. Close the water tap and disconnect the hose from the GARDENA Water Connection Point Art. 2722.

2. If the watering system is directly connected to the water tap, turn off the water supply and open the venting tap.

3. Set the selection lever (Fig. 12) of all valves to the “ON” position.

4. Draining the Irrigation Valve / Valve Box.
   There are various ways to drain the system:

   • Drain the system by blowing out the water with compressed air.
   • Remove all the valves and store in a place protected from frost.
   • With Valve Box V3, open the draining cap (F) and empty the supply line. You can leave the Watering Valves in the Valve Box provided that the lines leading from the Valve Box V3 are drained via a draining valve (e. g. in the GARDENA Pop-up Sprinklers) that is installed lower than the Watering Valve.

5. Remove the battery from the Control Unit.

6. Lock the box lid (Fig. 13.3).

TROUBLESHOOTING

TECHNICAL DATA

• Irrigation Valve Value / Unit
• Min. / max. operating pressure 0.5 bar to 12 bar
• Flow medium Clean fresh water
• Max. water temperature 40° C

ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS

Control

• GARDENA 24V Irrigation Valve Art. 1278
• 9V Bluetooth® Irrigation Valve Art. 1285
• GARDENA Watering Controller 4030 / 6030 Art. 1283 / 1284
• GARDENA smart Irrigation Control Art. 19032 / 19209
• GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor Art. 1867
• GARDENA Extension Cable for Sensor Art. 1868
• GARDENA Connection Cable Art. 1280
• GARDENA Connecting Clips Art. 1282

Filter
GARDENA Central Filter Art. 1510

WARRANTY / SERVICE

Product registration:
Please register your product at gardena.com/registration.

Service:
Please find the current contact information of our service on the back page and online:

• United Kingdom: https://www.gardena.com/uk/support/advice/contact/
• Australia : https://www.gardena.com/au/support/advice/contact/
• New Zealand: https://www.gardena.com/nz/support/advice/contact/
• South Africa: https://www.gardena.com/za/support/contact/

DISPOSAL
The product must not be disposed of as normal household waste. It must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations.

IMPORTANT!
Dispose of the product through or via your municipal recycling collection centre.

EC Declaration of Conformity
The undersigned hereby certifies as the authorized representative of the manufacturer, GARDENA Germany AB, PO Box 7454, S-103 92, Stockholm, Sweden, that, when leaving our factory, the unit(s) indicated below is/are in accordance with the harmonised EU guidelines, EU standards of safety and product specific standards. This certificate becomes void if the unit(s) is/ are modified without our approval.

UKCA Declaration of Conformity (only for the UK)
The manufacturer: GARDENA Germany AB, PO Box 7454, S-103 92 Stockholm, Sweden hereby certifies, when leaving our factory, the unit(s) indicated below is /are in accordance with the UK Regulations, designated standards of safety and product-specific designated standards. This certificate becomes void if the units are modified without our approval.

• Description of the Product: Valve Box
• Product type: V3
• Article Number: 1255
• UK regulations: S.I. 2012/3032
• Designated Standards: EN IEC 63000
• Authorised Representative: Husqvarna UK Limited
• Deposited Documentation: Preston Road, Aycliffe, County Durham UK DL5 6 UP Aycliffe, 13.08.2021
• Authorised Representative: John Thompson Director

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