Connecting the Power Source (continued)
Outdoor Models
WARNING
AC power wiring must be installed and connected
by qualified personnel only. All electrical
components and installation procedures must
comply with all applicable local and national
electrical codes. Some codes may require a means
of disconnection from the AC power source
installed in the fixed wiring and having a contact
separation of at least 0.120" (3mm) in the line and
neutral poles.
Make sure the power source is OFF prior to
connecting the controller.
1. Verify that the power is turned off at the source.
2. Remove the power connection access cover.
3. Route the power and equipment ground wires from the
power source through conduit into the controller power
connection compartment.
Note: The international model terminal block accepts
wire size up to 4 mm
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.
4. For domestic and Australian models, refer to Figure 6.
Using the wire nuts provided, secure Line to the Black
wire, Neutral to the White wire and Equipment Ground
to the Green wire.
For international models, refer to Figure 7. Remove
(10 mm) insulation from the wire ends. Using a small
flat blade screwdriver, secure Line or Line 1 to L,
Neutral or Line 2 to N and Equipment Ground to the
ground terminal
.
Figure 6
Figure 7
5. Install and secure the power wire access cover.
6. Apply power to the controller. The
displayed for 30 seconds while the program memory
back-up power is being charged. During this time, the
controller can not be operated. This will only occur
when the controller is initially powered up or after a
power interruption.
When the controller is ready to operate, the
symbol will disappear and 4:00 PM will be displayed.
See "Setting the Date/Time" on page 8 to set the
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current time and date. To quickly check sprinkler
system operation, refer to the "Test Mode" procedure
provided on page 15.
symbol will be
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