HG00549 - Irrigation timer FLORABEST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HG00549 FLORABEST

Union nut (for tap connector)

Adapter 33.3 mm to 26.5 mm (G1” to G¾”)

Irrigation / manual irrigation

Start time irrigation 1

Duration irrigation 1

Start time irrigation 2

Duration irrigation 2 Safety Safety instructions Damage due to failure to comply with these operating instructions will void the warranty! We assume no liability for consequential damages! We assume no liability for property damage or personal injury due to improper handling or failure to ob- serve the safety instructions!

KEEP ALL THE SAFETY ADVICE

AND INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE

INFANTS AND CHILDREN! Never leave children unsupervised with the packaging materials. The packaging material poses a suf- focation hazard. Keep this product well away from children. This product is not a toy. This product may be used by chil- dren age 8 years and up, as well as by persons with reduced phy- sical, sensory or mental capacities, or lack ing experience and / or knowl edge, so long as they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of the product and un- derstand the associated risks. Children should not be allowed to play with the product. Clean ing and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.8 GB/IE/NI Any repairs during the warranty period must be performed by a manufacturer authorised service centre, or the warranty will be void if subsequent damages occur. Always replace defective parts with genuine spare parts. Only by using these parts will you en- sure that the safety requirements are met. Avoid direct sunlight. Always shut off the tap if you no longer use the product Do not operate the product near open flames. Check the product and its supply lines at regular intervals to ensure that they are impermeable and that they function perfectly. Do not aim the water jet at elec- trical equipment! Do not aim the water jet at per- sons or animals! The product is not suitable for supplying drinking water. Safety instructions for batteries / rechargeable batteries DANGER TO LIFE! Keep bat- teries / rechargeable batteries out of reach of children. If acciden- tally swallowed seek immediate medical attention.

SION! Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Do not short-circuit batteries / rechar- geable batteries and / or open them. Overheating, fire or bursting can be the result. Never throw batteries / recharge- able batteries into fire or water. Do not exert mechanical loads to batteries / rechargeable batteries. Risk of battery leakage Avoid extreme environmental conditions and temperatures, which could affect batteries / recharge- able batteries, e.g. radiators / direct sunlight.9 GB/IE/NI Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In the event of contact with battery acid, thoroughly flush the affected area with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES! Leaked or damaged batteries / rechargeable batteries can cause burns on cont- act with the skin. Wear suitable protective gloves at all times if such an event occurs. In the event of a battery leak, immediately remove it from the product to prevent damage. Only use the same type of batter- ies / rechargeable batteries. Do not mix used and new batteries / rechargeable batteries. Remove the batteries / recharge- able batteries if the product will not be used for a longer period. Risk of damage of the product. Only use the specified type of battery / rechargeable battery! When inserting ensure the correct polarity! This is shown inside the battery compartment! Clean the contacts on the battery and in the battery compartment before inserting! Inserting / replacing batteries Open the battery compartment

Insert 2 AA batteries (LR06 / Mignon) into the battery compartment

. When doing so, pay attention to the polarity markings on the batteries and in the battery compartment

Close the battery compartment

will switch on automatically and the system time will begin at 0:00. Initial use The site where the product will be installed must meet the following requirements for safe and troub- le-free operation: The maximum temperature of the flowing water is 40 °C. The minimum operating temperature is +5 °C. Only use clear freshwater. Only connect the product vertically with the hose connection

pointed downwards to pre- vent water from entering the battery compart- ment

Attention! The irrigation controller may only be connected to a drinking water abstraction point with a safety device which corresponds to TYPE HD at the very least according to EN 1717 (backflow preventer with tube ventilation).10 GB/IE/NI Note: Such mains adapters are available from speciality retailers. Check the water connection type available. The product is fitted with a union nut

for a tap with a 33.3 mm thread (G 1”). For a tap with a

depicted in Figure A.. For a 26.5 mm thread (G ¾”): Screw the adapter

onto the tap. Do not use any tools for this purpose. Screw the union nut

onto the thread of the tap or the adapter. Do not use any tools for this purpose. Screw the coupling

. You can then connect a hose to the coupling

, the thread of the tap must be wrapped using sealing tape. Open the protective cover to service the pro- duct

. Close the protective cover

fully afterwards. Programme irrigation as described in the chapter „Operation“. Operation Irrigation can be fully automated at any time of the day using the irrigation controller. A sprinkler, sprinkler system or drip irrigation system may be connected. The irrigation controller automatically carries out irrigation at the respective programmed start time and for the programmed duration. Take the season and time of the day into consideration when pro- gramming. Evaporation and water consumption is lowest early in the morning or late in the evening. Switching the product on / off (Fig. 1) Press and hold down the ON / OFF button

for approx. 2 seconds to switch it on or off. Note: Automatic irrigation does not occur if the product is switched off (see Fig. C). In a switched-off state, however, irrigation may occur manually (as described in the chapter „Manual irrigation.“). Adjusting the time (Fig. 2–6)

1. Switch on the product. Press and hold down the

for approx. 2 seconds.

2. Press and hold down the

for approx. 2 seconds. The system time‘s hour display will flash.

3. Set the hour by turning the rotary control

. The system time‘s minute display will flash.

5. Set the minutes by turning the rotary control

again to save. Programme irrigation 1 and 2, interval (Fig. 7–29) Press and hold down the button

for approx. 2 seconds to activate programming mode. You can either apply all settings one after the other, or switch between the following setting options by repeatedly pressing the button

Start time irrigation 1 Duration irrigation 1 Start time irrigation 2 Duration irrigation 211 GB/IE/NI Irrigation interval (1 = every day, 2 = every 2nd day, etc.) Standby (programming mode ended and automatic irrigation activated) Press the button

again in programming mode. The hour display for start time irrigation 1 will flash. Set the hours by turning the rotary control

again. The minute display for start time irrigation 1 will flash. Set the minu- tes by turning the rotary control

again. The hour display for irrigation duration 2 will flash. Set the hours by turning the rotary control

again. The minute display duration for irrigation 2 will flash. Set the minutes by turning the rotary control

Note: Please note that you programme the duration of irrigation, not the end time! Here are some examples for possible settings / duration of irrigation: 0:05 = 5 minutes 00:45 = 45 minutes 2:15 = 2 hours and 15 minutes Avoid overlapping irrigation times. The minimum irrigation duration amounts to 1 minute. The maximum irrigation duration amounts to 23 hours and 59 minutes. Press the button

again. The arrow display for the irrigation interval will flash. Set the interval by turning the rotary control

(1 = every day, 2 = every 2nd day etc.). Press the button

again. The product will switch to standby mode. Irrigation will start au- tomatically at the programmed time. During the duration of irrigation the display behind the system time and duration of irrigation (

) will flash. Note: By briefly pressing the button

you can jump back a step in programming mode to change the programmed values. Note: After approx. 1 minute without an entry, the product will return to standby mode. All values which have already been programmed will be retained. Manual irrigation (Fig. 30–36) Press and hold down the button

for approx. 2 seconds. Manual irrigation begins as soon as the display flashes behind the sys- tem time. To adjust the manual irrigation time press the button

. The hour display will flash. Set the hours by turning the rotary control

again. The minute display will flash. Set the minutes by turning the rotary control

again to confirm your entry. The set duration for manual irrigation is saved and will be automatically adopted for the next manual irrigation. To prematurely end manual irrigation, press the ON / OFF button

flashes if the battery is weak or empty. All other displays are deactivated. Change the batteries as described in the chapter “Inserting / changing the batteries“.12 GB/IE/NI Note: If the

flashes, irrigation is not possible. Irrigation which may be occurring will be interrupted. Programming will be saved for 2 minutes. If chan- ging the batteries takes longer, all settings must be selected again. Troubleshooting This product contains delicate electronic components. For this reason, it may be disrupted by transmissions from transmitters in the direct vicinity. Note: Electrostatic discharge can cause malfunc- tions. If this happens, briefly remove the batteries from the battery compartment

and reinsert them again after 10 minutes. The product will be fully re- set. The product will then be ready for use again. Note: Please note that all settings will be deleted if the product is reset. Error Possible Cause Solution No notifica- tions on the display No batteries inserted Insert batteries The batteries are dead Replace the batteries Irrigation will not start The tap is closed Open the tap Wrong pro- gramming Check the programming No batteries or dead batteries Insert batteries or replace the batteries Cleaning and Care Attention! Potential damage to the product. Moisture entering the product may result in damage. Ensure no moisture enters the battery compartment

during cleaning to prevent damaging the product beyond repair. Only clean the housing with a slightly damp cloth and mild washing-up liquid. Never use petrol, alcohol or other aggressive cleaning agents to clean the housing. Cleaning the filter The filter

must be regularly checked and cleaned if necessary. Close the tap. Allow the product to run dry by manual irrigation. Unscrew the union nut

from the tap or adapter thread. Remove the conical filter from the water inlet in the union nut. Clean the filter. Reinsert the filter. Screw the union nut onto the thread of the tap or adapter. Open the tap. Storage Close the tap. Loosen the hose from the coupling

Allow the product to run dry. Loosen the union nut

Remove the batteries. Store the product in a dry and frost-free environ- ment.13 GB/IE/NI Disposal The packaging is made entirely of recy- clable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities. The Green Dot is not valid for Germany.