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GARDENA Valve Box V1 / V3
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 instruc
tions 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 super
vised 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
valve installation.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
2. ASSEMBLY
A video on how
to assemble the
V3 Valve Box 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 accompany-
ing 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 connec-
tors as per illustration.
Tip: When using more than one valve box, screw them
sidebyside onto a wooden board to secure them.
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app for remote
®
A video on how
to install the
valves can be
found here:
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.
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 poly-
bag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the
product.
(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 mm
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 program-
ming 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).
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