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NEXT
NEXT
SUN
MON
PGM
A
PGM
PGM
B
C
D
BACK
BACK
ZONE START
Use PGM to select program
A, B, C, or D.
Use NEXT and BACK buttons
to select options and scroll
between zones.
Standard Programming
1
• Set time of day (AM/PM) and
month/day/year.
2
• Set daily start times (AM/PM) for
Programs (A, B, C, D) in use.
3
• Set zone run times (1 min to 9 hours 55
minutes) for Programs (A, B, C, D) in
use.
4
• Set watering days by selecting days of
week or interval (1 to 30 days) or odd
or even days for Programs (A, B, C, D)
in use.
5
• Set omit times, days, and dates to
accommodate watering blackout periods
(optional).
6
• Set seasonal % by month for Programs
A, B, C, D (optional).
7
• Return dial to RUN.
Manual Operation
Manual Test
Turn dial to MANUAL TEST. Use UP ▲
and DOWN ▼ arrows to enter run time
(10 seconds to 10 minutes) for all zones
with assigned run time. Return dial to
RUN to start.
Manual Zone
Turn dial to MANUAL ZONE. Use NEXT
button to select zone to run. Use UP ▲
and DOWN ▼ arrow keys to select
zone run time (1 min to 9 hours 55
minutes). Return dial to RUN to start.
Refer to Owner's Manual for Advanced
Functions dial position.
RUN MANUAL PROGRAM
RUN MANUAL PROGRAM
TUE WED
THU
FRI SAT
ADJUST VALUE
ADJUST VALUE
FAULT
NO AC
Use UP ▲ and DOWN ▼
arrow buttons to set values for
flashing options.
CURRENT TIME/DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES/DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
RUN
MANUAL TEST
MANUAL ZONE
SL800 Controller Quick Start Guide
Auto Adjust Programming
Installation of optional SLW weather
1
station and Standard Programming is
required for Auto Adjust Programming.
• Verify correct time and date at Set
Time/Date dial position.
• Enter Zone Run Times, Start Times, and Days.
See Standard Programming instructions.
2
• Turn dial to steps noted below. Use NEXT and
UP ▲ and DOWN ▼ arrow keys for the
following program steps:
3
• Enter ZIP Code or Latitude.
• Enter Sprinkler Type or Precipitation Rate for
4
each zone. Unused zones should be set to OFF.
5
• Enter Plant Type for each zone
6
• Enter Soil Type and Degree of Slope for each
zone.
7
• Enter More or Less setting (optional). Set % by
zone to accommodate factors like shade, wind,
and sprinkler inefficiencies.
8
• Return dial to RUN.
9
• Initiate communication with the
SLW weather station. You will
need to go to the SLW weather
station and push down on the
Rain Sense tab at the top for 15
seconds. If communications have
been established, you will see an
antenna icon on the bottom
of the display. Flashing
antenna icon indicates
communication has occurred in
last five minutes.
See Owner's Manual.
• Use MODE button to enter Auto
10
Adjust. If you hav communication
with the SLW, the Auto Adjust
GREEN LED will light. This
confirms that you are operating
in Auto Adjust.
• Select Active LED for sensor
1 1
position so that the controller will
shut down during rain and
freeze events.
AUTO
AUTO
ADJUST
ADJUST
MODE
MODE
STANDARD
STANDARD
ACTIVE
ACTIVE
SENSOR
SENSOR
BYPASS
BYPASS
ZIPCODE or LATITUDE
SPRINKLER TYPE
PLANT TYPE
SOIL TYPE
MORE/LESS
RUN
SLW10/15 Weather
Station Rain Sense tab
SLW20 Weather Station
Rain Sense tab
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