IAN 311538 - Automatic watering FLORABEST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL IAN 311538 FLORABEST

BEWÄSSERUNGSCOMPUTER/PROGRAMMABLE WATERING TIMER/PROGRAMMATEUR D'ARROSAGE

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Operation and safety notes

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GB/IEOperation and safety notesPage 29

Safety instructions.. Page 34
Safety instructions for batteries / rechargeable batteries .......Page 36

Inserting/replacing batteries.. Page 39

Initial use

Operation Page 40

Putting the product into operation.. Page 41
Setting current time and day of week.. Page 41
Programming for automatic watering Page 41
Manual operation for watering.. Page 43
Read / modify watering programmes ..... Page 44
Reset. Page 44
Switching 12/24 hours display... Page 45
Switching off the display.. Page 45
Battery status display.. Page 45

Troubleshooting

Cleaning and Care

Cleaning the filter.. Page 48

Storage

Disposal

Warranty

List of pictograms used
V=	Volt (direct current)		Caution! Explosion hazard!
	Observe caution and safety notes!		Product meets the applicable European product-specific directives
	Never leave children unattended with packaging materials or the product.		Dispose of the packaging and device in an environmentally-friendly manner!

Programmable Watering 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 6 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 Programmable water timer
1 Tap connector
1 Adapter 33.3 mm to 26.5 mm (G 1" to G 3/4'' )
1 Filter
2 Batteries 1.5 V Type AA
1 Instructions for use

Technical data

Model No.: HG04678

Operating

pressure: 34.5-827 kPa

(0.34-8.27 bar)

Max. water

temperature: 40^ C

Power supply: 2 × 1.5 ~V = -

(direct current)

batteries type AA

Flow rate

at approx.

3 bar water

pressure): approx. 281/min

Programmable

Irrigation

time: max. 09:59 h

Manual

Irrigation

time: max. 09:59 h

Water

connection: G^3/4 (26.5 mm)

or

G1" (33.3mm)

Protection

class: IP X4 (splash-proof)

- Partsdescription (Fig. A)

1 Union nut - 33.3 mm (G 1")
2 Display
3 Button
4 Button SET
5 Rotary control
6 Button
7 Button (ON/OFF)
8 Battery compartment
9 Filter
10 Adapter 33.3 mm to 26.5 mm (G1" to G 3/4'' )
11 Tap connector - for connecting hose and irrigation computer

Displayindicators (Fig. B)

Display	Meaning
12	Current time
13	Watering cycle: 24h/2nd/3rd/ 4th/5th/6th/7th correspond to every 24 hours/every 2/ 3/4/5/6/7 days

Display	Meaning
14	Current watering program (1-6)
15	Program start time
16	Run time - watering duration
17	Weekday: Current weekday or programmed watering days
18	Battery status
◎	Button for setting time
SET	Button for setting operation mode
←	Button for changing irrigation mode
◎	Button for switching device (ON/OFF)
○	Weak battery status display

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 INSTRACTIONS 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.

Cleaning 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!

RISK OF DEATH / ELECTRIC SHOCK!

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 EXPLO-

SION! Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. 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 leakage of batteries/ rechargeable batteries

Avoid extreme environmental conditions and temperatures, which could affect batteries / rechargeable batteries, e. g. radiators / direct sunlight.

If batteries/rechargeable batteries have leaked, avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes with the chemicals! Flush immediately the affected areas with

fresh water and seek medical attention!

WEAR PROTEC

TIVEGLOVES!

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 leakage of batteries / rechargeable batteries, immediately remove them 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 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!

Insert batteries/re-chargeable batteries according to polarity marks (+) and (-)

on the battery / rechargeable battery and the product.

Clean the contacts on the battery / rechargeable battery and in the battery compartment before inserting!

Remove exhausted batteries / rechargeable batteries from the product immediately.

- Inserting/replacing batteries (see Fig. C)

Untighten the screw of the battery compartment 8 cover, remove the cover.
Insert 2 AA batteries (LRO6 / Mignon) into the battery

compartment 8 Observe correct polarity.

Remark: The display show all LCD symbols for approx. 1 second and then switch to "Setting current time and day of week" section.

Close the cover and tighten the screw.

Initialuse

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^
The maximum temperature of the environment is +50^

Only use clear freshwater.

Only connect the product vertically with the hose connection [11] pointed downwards to prevent water from entering the battery compartment [8].

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 26.5~mm thread (G^3 / 4^ ) use the adapter supplied 10.
Insert the filter into the union nut as depicted in Figure A.
For a 26.5 mm thread (G (3/4")): Screw the adapter [10] 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 tap connector 11 onto the hose connection. You can then connect a hose to the tap connector 11
Open the tap.

ATTENTION! If defects/ leaks arise when using the adapter 10, the thread of the tap must be wrapped using sealing tape.
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.

- Putting the product into operation

1. Insert batteries to the item as described in the chapter „Inserting/ replacing batteries".
2. Connect the water timer to water tap (see Fig. D).

Setting current time and day of week

1. Press button 3 for approx. 2 seconds (see Fig. 1) (not necessary if you just insert batteries).

Thehour display in the "Time" section will flash on screen.

1. Set the time in hours with the rotary control 5 (For example 9 hour) and confirm with the button 3 (see Fig. 2).

Theminate display in the "Time" section will flash on screen.
3. Set the time in minutes with the rotary control 5 (For example 30 minutes) and confirm with the button 3 (see Fig. 3).
Thecursor in the "day of the week" section will flash on screen.
4. Set the day of the week with the rotary control 5 and confirm with the button 3 (see Fig. 4).

Remark: In case you input a wrong data, you can always press the (ON/OFF) button to go to previous step.

- Programmingfor automatic watering

1.PresstheSET button 4 for approx.2 seconds (see Fig.5).

Theprogram number display flash on the "Prog" section will flash on screen.

1. Use the rotary button to set the program number (e.g. Prog 3) and confirm by pressing the SET button (see Fig. 6).

Thehour display on the "Start" section will flash on screen.

1. Set the hours for starting the watering time with the rotary control 5 (e.g.6 hours) and confirm with the SET button 4 see Fig.7). The minute display on the "Start" section will flash on screen.

2. Set the minutes for starting the watering time with the rotary control 5 (e.g. 20 minutes) and confirm with the SET button 4 (see Fig. 8). Thehour display on the "Run Time" section will flash on screen.

3. Set the hour for the watering time and confirm with the SET button 4 (see Fig. 9).

The minute display on the "Run Time" section will flash on screen.

1. Set the minutes for the watering time and confirm with the SET button (see Fig. 10).

Thecursor of the "water-ring frequency" section will flash on screen.

The watering frequency can be selected by:

The watering cycle (right hand column of the display), see step 7. or

The watering days (left hand column of the display), see step 8.

1. Select the watering cycle with the rotary button (e.g. 2nd) and confirm by pressing the SET button 4 (see Fig. 10).

Remark: 24h/2nd/3rd/ 4th/5th/6th/7th means: Watering every 24 hours / every 2/3/4/5/6/7 days.

The week preview will be displayed in the left hand column.

The display on the "Prog" will flash on screen.

1. Turn the rotary button until the cursor on the "watering days" section flash.
   Selecteach watering day and confirm by pressing the SET button 4 (see Fig.11).
   After select the watering days, press the button 6 to final confirm. The display on the "Prog" will flash on screen.
2. Select the "Prog ON" with the rotary button and confirm by pressing the SET button (or you can select OFF if you don't want to activate the program at this moment).
   □ After setting up the first program, the system will now jump back to step 2, so you can set up program No. 2-6.
   When you have finished setting up the programs, you can press the (ON/OFF) button to exit the programming mode and go back to the normal operation mode.

Remark: In case you input a wrong data, you can always press

the (ON/OFF) button 7 to go to previous step.

Manualoperation for watering

The valve can be opened or closed manually at any time. A program-controlled open valve can be closed early without changing the program data (watering start time, run time and frequency).

1. Press the button 6 for approx. 2 seconds to open the valve manually (or just press the button 6 to close an opened valve).
2. Press the SET button if you want to set a specific duration.

Thehour display on the "Run Time" section will flash on screen.

1. Set the hour of the watering time and confirm with the SET) button 4

The minute display on the "Run Time" section will flash on screen.

1. Set the minute of the watering time and confirm with the SET button 4.

Remark: If you want to quit setting up the manually watering mode, you can press the (ON/OFF) button to exit the programming and go back to the normal operation mode.

Remark: If the valve has been opened manually and a programmed start of a watering period overlaps the manual opening period, the programmed starting time is suppressed.

Example:

The valve is opened at 9:00 am manually, the opening period is 30 minutes. A program with a start time between 9:00 am and 9:30 am will not be undertaken in this case.

- Read/modify watering programmes

1. In the normal operation mode, press the SET button 4 to read the programme data. Use the rotary switch to switch between Programme 1-6 to read the data.
2. To modify the program data, press the SET button 4 after selecting the program in step 1. After modifying the program data, the system will go back to the normal operation mode.

Reset

Press the SET button 4 and button 6 at the same time for approx. 3 seconds. The LCD display will show all symbols for approx. 1 second and the system will restart. All the programmed data will be erased and restore to factory setting.

- Switching 12/24 hours display

You can switch the time display between 12 hours or 24 hours display mode. In the normal operation model, press the button 3 to switch the time display.

- Switching off the display

Pressthe (ONOFF) but- ton 7 for approx.2 second can turn off the LCD display. Pressthe ONOFF) but- ton 7 for approx.3 second can turn on the LCD display.

Batterystatus display

: Battery is full.
: Battery is approx. half full.
: Battery is low.
: Batter is extremely low, cannot operate the valve in this condition! User should replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Remark: During replacing the batteries, the program data will be saved for approx. 2 minutes. If replacing the batteries takes longer time, all program data will be lost.

- Troubleshooting

Fault	Possible Cause	Solution
No display appears	Battery inserted incorrectly	Check polarity markings match
	Flat battery Insert	new battery
	Temperature on the display is higher than 60 C°	Display will appear after temperature has dropped
Manual watering is not possible using the (Man) button	Batter is flat (only I bar left)	Insert new battery
	Manual watering period is set to 0:00	Set the manual watering period to a figure greater than 0:00
	Tap turned off Turn tap on
Watering program is not being undertaken (no water-ring)	Watering program has not been entered completely	Read the watering program data and modify if necessary
	Programs deactivated (Prog OFF)	Activate program (Prog ON)
	Valve was opened manually previously.	Avoid possible program overlaps
	Tap turned off. Turn tap on.
	Program overlap (1st watering start time has priority)	Enter new watering program without overlaps
	Battery flat (1 bar flashing)	Insert new (alkaline) battery

- 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 tap connector 11.
- Allow the product to run dry.
Loosen the union nut 1.
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.

Observe the marking of the packaging materials for waste separa

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

Environmental damage through incorrect disposal of the batteries / rechargeable batteries!

Batteries / rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of with the usual domestic waste. They may contain toxic heavy metals and are subject to hazardous waste

treatment rules and regulations. The chemical symbols for heavy metals are as follows: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead. That is why you should dispose of used batteries / rechargeable 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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