Clean / replace sensor tip :
2
8. Troubleshooting
Fault
Watering is switched on
although soil is damp
Watering is not switched
on although soil is dry
Battery display of Soil
Moisture Sensor flashing
In the event of other faults please contact GARDENA Service.
Repairs should only be carried out by GARDENA service centres or dealers
A
authorised by GARDENA.
9. Accessories
GARDENA Extension Cable
(length : 10 metres)
GARDENA sensor tip
with felt
Whenever the Soil Moisture Sensor is relocated, the sensor tip
should be cleaned / replaced. The felt on the tip should not
come into contact with grease.
2
v Clean sensor tip
If the felt becomes damaged, the sensor tip can be re-ordered
from GARDENA Service.
v Unscrew sensor tip
Possible cause
Soil Moisture Sensor not
positioned in watering area.
Switching controller too far
to the right on "Damp".
Defective or loose sensor cable.
Batteries spent / inserted
incorrectly / wrong battery
used.
Air trapped at sensor tip.
Soil Moisture Sensor is in
a dip in the ground.
Switching controller too far to
the left on "Dry".
Batteries of Soil Moisture Sensor v Replace batteries of Soil
are flat.
Soil Moisture Sensor defective.
Used to extend sensor cable to
max. 105 metres.
For replacement with damaged
sensor tip.
with clear water.
2
and screw on new tip.
Remedy
v Position Soil Moisture
Sensor in watering area.
v Turn switching controller to
the left accordingly.
v Check sensor cable and
connections.
v Replace batteries / insert
correctly / use alkaline
battery.
v Remove trapped air (see
4. Initial Operation " "Plant"
Soil Moisture Sensor" ).
v Reposition Soil Moisture
Sensor at correct location
(see 4. Initial Operation
"Select correct location
for Soil Moisture Sensor" ).
v Turn switching controller to
the right accordingly.
Moisture Sensor.
v Contact GARDENA Service.
Art. 1186
obtainable via
GARDENA Service
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