GARDENA 1254 Irrigation Valve Box User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Gardena
Table of Contents
GARDENA 1254 Irrigation Valve Box
Unpacking
Assembly
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
IMPORTANT!
Read the operator’s manual carefully before use and keep 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.
DANGER!
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.
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
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:
-
Close the water tap and disconnect the hose from the GARDENA Water Connection Point Art. 2722.
-
If the watering system is directly connected to the water tap, turn off the water supply and open the venting tap.
-
Set the selection lever (Fig. 12) a of all valves to the “ON” position.
-
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.
-
Remove the battery from the Control Unit.
-
Lock the box lid (Fig. 13.3).
Disposal: (in accordance with RL2012/19/EC)
The product must not be disposed of to 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL DATAZ
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
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
SERVICE / WARRANTY
Service:
Please contact the address on the back page.
Warranty statement:
In the event of a warranty claim, no charge is levied to you for the services
provided.
GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH grants a warranty for all original GARDENA new
products for two years from the date of original purchase from the retailer,
provided that the devices have been for private use only. This manufacturer’s
warranty does not apply to products acquired second hand. This warranty
includes all significant defects of the product that can be proved to be
material or manufacturing faults. This warranty is fulfilled by supplying a
fully functional replacement product or by repairing the faulty product sent
to us free of charge; we reserve the right to choose between these options.
This service is subject to the following provisions:
- The product has been used for its intended purpose as per the recommendations in the operating instructions.
- Neither the purchaser nor a third party has attempted to open or repair the product.
- Only Original GARDENA replacement parts and wear parts have been used for operation.
- Presentation of the receipt.
Normal wear and tear of parts and components (such as blades, blade fixing parts, turbines, light bulbs, V-belts / toothed belts, impellers, air filters,
spark plugs), visual changes, wear parts and consumables are excluded from the warranty.
This manufacturer’s warranty is limited to replacement and repair of products in accordance with the abovementioned conditions. The manufacturer’s
warranty does not constitute an entitlement to lodge other claims against us as a manufacturer, such as for damages. This manufacturer’s
warranty does not, of course, affect statutory and contractual warranty claims against the dealer/retailer.
The manufacturer’s warranty is governed by the law of the Federal Republic of Germany.
In case of a warranty claim, please return the faulty product, together with a copy of the receipt and a description of the fault, with postage paid to the service address.
Product liability
In accordance with the German Product Liability Act, we hereby expressly
declare that we accept no liability for damage incurred from our products
where said products have not been properly repaired by a GARDENA-approved
service partner or where original GARDENA parts or parts authorised by GARDENA
were not used.
Deutschland / Germany
GARDENA
Manufacturing GmbH
Central Service
Hans-Lorenser-Straße 40
D-89079 Ulm
Produktfragen:
(+49) 731 490- 123
Reparaturen:
(+49) 731 490- 290
[email protected]
http://www.gardena.com
Japan
Husqvarna
Zenoah Co. Ltd. Japan
1-9 Minamidai, Kawagoe
350-1165 Saitama
Japan
gardena-jp@
husqvarnagroup.com
0000- 20.960.00/ 0721
© GARDENA
Manufacturing GmbH
D-89070 Ulm
1254-20.960.17/1120
© GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH
D-89079 Ulm
http://www.gardena.com
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