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Using the User selectable rain delay Mode
To stop automatic, manual or default watering for 24, 48, or 72 hours, use the
Rain Delay mode key .
• With the rotary dial set to auto, press the rain delay key once. The controller
will force a 24-hour interruption of all scheduled watering . After 24 hours, the
controller will automatically return to its initial watering schedule .
• To increase the rain delay to 48 or 72 hours simply press the rain delay key
again until the desired delay time is displayed, then press Enter .
• To cancel the rain delay mode, press clear [See Figure 14].
Figure 14: LCD Display with Rain Delay
While in rain delay mode, the controller will display the remaining hours
(counting down) to the end of the accepted delay alternating with the current time
and date . No other key besides Clear is accepted while the controller is in the
rain delay mode .
Complete system shut down
To shut the system down, turn the rotary dial to the Off position . The controller
remains programmed but will not water .
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installation
Where to install the HrC-050
• Select a indoor location near a standard electrical outlet. Avoid using an
outlet controlled by an On/Off switch .
• The HRC-050 should not be exposed to the weather or operated at
temperatures below 32°or above 122°Fahrenheit. (0° c + 50° c)
• Installation works best in a garage or protected area. The controller should
not be mounted outdoors .
installing the HrC-050 to a Wall
• Screw a No. 8 screw at eye level leaving the screw head extended out from the
wall about 1/8 inch . Use expanding anchors in plaster or masonry if necessary .
• Slip the keyhole in the back of the controller over the extended screw.
• Screw a No. 8 screw through each of the two holes at the bottom of the
controller box into the wall [See Figure 15] .
Figure 15: Mounting the Timer
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