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USER MANUAL HG00549 FLORABEST

PROGRAMMABLE WATER TIMER

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PROGRAMMABLE WATER TIMER

Operation and Safety Notes

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PROGRAMMATEURD'ARROSAGE

Intended Use 6
Scope of delivery.. 6
Technical Data 6
Parts description.. 6
Display indicators.. 7

Safety

Safety instructions.. Page 7
Safety instructions for batteries/rechargeable batteries Page 8

Inserting/replacing batteries

Initial use

Operation

Switching the product on/off. Page 10
Adjusting the time.
Programme irrigation 1 and 2, interval. Page 10
Manual irrigation.

Battery status display

Troubleshooting

Cleaning and Care

Cleaning the filter. Page 12

Storage

Disposal

Warranty.. Page 13

Programmable Water Timer

Introduction

We congratulate you on the purchase of your new product. You have chosen a high quality product. The instructions for use are part of the product. They contain important information concerning safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all of the safety information and instructions for use. Only use the product as described and for the specified applications. If you pass the product on to anyone else, please ensure that you also pass on all the documentation with it.

IntendedUse

This product is designed to control sprinklers and sprinkler and irrigation systems. It facilitates the automatic irrigation of outdoor areas at a programmed time and for a programmed duration. The product may save up to 2 programmes for automatic irrigation. The product may only be used outdoors. Any other use or modification to the product constitutes improper use. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages due to improper use. This product is not intended for commercial use.

- Scope of delivery

1 Irrigation controller
1 Coupling
1 Adapter 33.3mm to 26.5mm (G1" to G3/4")
1 Filter
2 Batteries 1.5 V Type AA
1 Instructions for use

Technical Data

Model No.: HG00549

Operating pressure: 34.5-827 kPa

$$ (0. 3 4 - 8. 2 7 \text {b a r}) $$

Max. water temperature: 40^

Power supply: 2 × 1.5 ~V

$$ = - (d i r e c t \quad c u r - $$

$$ \text {r e n t}) \text {B a t t e r i e s} \quad \text {T y p e} \quad \text {A A} $$

Flow rate: approx. 281/min

Programmable

Irrigation time: 1 min-1439 min

Manual

Irrigation time: 1 min-1439 min

Water connection: G^3/4 (26.5 mm) or

$$ G 1 ^ {\prime \prime} (3 3. 3 m m) $$

Protection class: IP X4 (splash-proof)

- Parts description (Fig. A)

1 Union nut (for tap connector)
2 Display
3 Protective cover
4 Button
5 Button M
6 Rotary control
7 Button
8 Button (ON/OFF)
9 Hose connection
10 Battery compartment
11 Filter
12 Adapter 33.3 mm to 26.5 mm (G1" to G3/4")
13 Coupling

- Display indicators (Fig. B)

Display Meaning
14	System time
15	Irrigation/manual irrigation
16	Battery status
17	Irrigation interval
18	Irrigation 1
19	Start time irrigation 1
20	Duration irrigation 1
21	Irrigation 2
22	Start time irrigation 2
23	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 observe the safety instructions!

KEEP ALL THE SAFETY ADVICE AND INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

WARNING!

DANGER TO LIFE AND

RISK OF ACCIDENT FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN!

Never leave children unsupervised with the packaging materials. The packaging material poses a suffocation hazard. Keep this product well away from children. This product is not a toy.

This product may be used by children age 8 years and up, as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or lacking experience and / or knowledge, so long as they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of the product and understand 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.

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 ensure 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 electrical equipment!
Do not aim the water jet at persons or animals!
The product is not suitable for supplying drinking water.

Safety instructions for batteries/rechargeable batteries

DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of reach of children. If accidentally swallowed seek immediate medical attention.

DANGER OF EXPLOSION! Never recharge

non-rechargeablebatteries.Do not short-circuit batteries/rechargeable batteries and / or open them. Overheating, fire or bursting can be the result.
- Never throw batteries / rechargeable 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 / rechargeable batteries, e.g. radiators / direct sunlight.

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 contact 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 batteries/rechargeable batteries.Do not mix used and new batteries / rechargeable batteries.
Remove the batteries/rechargeable 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 10
Insert 2 AA batteries (LRO6 / Mignon) into the battery compartment [10]. When doing so, pay attention to the polarity markings on the batteries and in the battery compartment [10].
Close the battery compartment 10.
The display 2 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 trouble-free operation:

The maximum temperature of the flowing water is 40^
The minimum operating temperature is +5^
Only use clear freshwater.
Only connect the product vertically with the hose connection 9 pointed downwards to prevent water from entering the battery compartment 10.

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).

Note: Such mains adapters are available from speciality retailers.

Check the water connection type available. The product is fitted with a union nut 1 for a tap with a 33.3mm thread (G1^ ) .For a tap with a 26.5mm thread (G^3 / 4^ ) use the adapter supplied 12.
Insert the filter into the union nut as depicted in Figure A..
For a 26.5mm thread (G3 / 4^ ) : Screw the adapter onto the tap. Do not use any tools for this purpose.
Screw the union nut 1 onto the thread of the tap or the adapter. Do not use any tools for this purpose.
Screw the coupling 13 onto the hose connection 9. You can then connect a hose to the coupling 13.
Open the tap.

Attention! If defects / leaks arise when using the adapter 12, the thread of the tap must be wrapped using sealing tape.

• Open the protective cover to service the product 3. Close the protective cover 3 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 programming. 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 8 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 ON/OFF button 8 for approx. 2 seconds.
2. Press and hold down the button 4 for approx. 2 seconds. The system time's hour display will flash.
3. Set the hour by turning the rotary control 6
4. Press the button 4. The system time's minute display will flash.
5. Set the minutes by turning the rotary control 6
6. Then press the 0 button 4 again to save.

Programme irrigation 1 and 2, interval (Fig. 7-29)

Press and hold down the button 5 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 M button 5:

Start time irrigation 1

Duration irrigation 1

Start time irrigation 2

Duration irrigation 2

Irrigation interval (1 = every day, 2 = every 2nd day, etc.)

Standby (programming mode ended and automatic irrigation activated)

Pressthe butt

5 again in programming

mode. The hour display for start time irrigation 1 will flash. Set the hours by turning the rotary control 6

Pressthe buttM

5 again. The minute display

for start time irrigation 1 will flash. Set the minutes by turning the rotary control 6.

Pressthe butt

5 again. The hour display

for irrigation duration 2 will flash. Set the hours by turning the rotary control 6.

Pressthe butt

5 again. The minute display

duration for irrigation 2 will flash. Set the minutes by turning the rotary control 6

Note: Please note that you programme the atation 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.

Pressthe butt

5 again. The arrow display interval will flash.

Set the interval by turning the rotary control 6 (1 = every day, 2 = every 2nd day etc.).

Pressthe butt

5 again. The product will

switch to standby mode. Irrigation will start automatically at the programmed time. During the duration of irrigation the display behind the

system time and duration of irrigation (20 or 23) will flash.

Note: By briefly pressing button 8 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 system time.
To adjust the manual irrigation time press the M button 5. The hour display will flash. Set the hours by turning the rotary control 6.
Pressthe buth 5 again. The minute display will flash. Set the minutes by turning the rotary control 6
Pressthe buttn 5 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 8.

- Battery status display

The display 16 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".

Note: If the display flashes, irrigation is not possible. Irrigation which may be occurring will be interrupted.

Programming will be saved for 2 minutes. If changing 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 malfunctions. If this happens, briefly remove the batteries from the battery compartment [10] and reinsert them again after 10 minutes. The product will be fully reset. 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 notifications 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 10 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

Thefilter 11 must be regularly checked and cleaned if necessary.
Close the tap.
- Allow the product to run dry by manual irrigation.
Unscrew the union nut 1 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 13.
- Allow the product to run dry.
Loosen the union nut
Remove the batteries.
Store the product in a dry and frost-free environment.

Disposal

The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities. The Green Dot is not valid for Germany.

Observe the marking of the packaging materials for waste separation, which are marked with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with following meaning: 1-7: plastics/20-22: paper and fibreboard/80-98: composite materials.

The product and packaging materials are recyclable, dispose of it separately for better waste treatment. The Triman logo is valid in France only.

Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of how to dispose of your worn-out product.

To help protect the environment, please dispose of the product properly when it has reached the end of its useful life and not in the household waste. Information on collection points and their opening hours can be obtained from your local authority.

Faulty or used batteries must be recycled in accordance with Directive 2006 / 66 / EC and its amendments. Please return the batteries and / or the product to the available collection points.

Environmental damage through incorrect disposal of the batteries!

Batteries must not be disposed off with domestic waste. They may contain toxic heavy metals and are subject to hazardous waste treatment rules and regulations. The chemical symbols of the heavy metals are as follows: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead. That is why you should dispose of used batteries at a local collection point.

Warranty

The product has been manufactured to strict quality guidelines and meticulously examined before delivery. In the event of product defects you have legal rights against the retailer of this product. Your legal rights are not limited in any way by our warranty detailed below.

The warranty for this product is 3 years from the date of purchase. Should this product show any fault in materials or manufacture within 3 years from the date of purchase, we will repair or replace it - at our choice - free of charge to you.

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. Please keep the original sales receipt in a safe location. This document is required as your proof of purchase. This warranty becomes void if the product has been damaged, or used or maintained improperly.

The warranty applies to defects in material or manufacture. This warranty does not cover product parts subject to normal wear, thus possibly considered consumables (e.g. batteries) or for damage to fragile parts, e.g. switches, rechargeable batteries or glass parts.

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Indledning

Formalsbestemt anvendelse Side 15
Leverede dele. Side 15
Tekniske data. Side 15
Beskrivelse af de enkelte dele. Side 15
Displayvisninger. 16

Sikkerhed.