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SPRJNKLER CONTROLLER

INSTALLATION

AND OPERATING GTIIDE

For

Single Program

Models H-4, DC-4, DC-6

Dual

Program

Models H-42, H-62, DC-42,

DC-62,27162

Champion Irdgation Products

1460 Naud Street, I-os Angeles,

CA

90012

INSTALLATION

Where to Install Your Controller

Locate your controller indoors near a standard 120 VAC outlet. The outlet should not be controlled by a switch or shde the same circuit with a garage door opener, electric dryer, or other large appliance.

The location should be protected from moisture and tempemtures exceeding 120F.

Mountin! Your Controller

Screw one of the supplied screws into a wall at eye level. Leave 1/8" ofthe screw head extending from the surface. Use anchor bolts for dry\tall or masonry. Open tle conholler cover with a screwdriver or coin. Slip the keyhole opening on the back side over the screw head. lnstall the two other screws into the holes at the boftom of the controller.

Wirinq Your Valv€s

Use color-coded 18 gauge plastic jacketed sprinkler wire to comect your controller to your

,oute that valves. If you plan to bury the wire, use a

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not be di:lurbed later on by digging.

Each valve has two wires. Use one wire for power and one for common (it doesn't matter which one you use). Connect the common wires from all the valves to orle of the color coded sprinkler wires

(usually white). Connect the other wire frcm each valve to a single color coded wire. Use wire nuts or soldff to secure the connections.

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Wiring Your Controller

Remove the controller cover. Slip the sprinkler wire through one

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the large holes on the bottom of the controller. Attach the common wire to the terminal marked to the terminal marked

"COM.' Attach the wire for Station #l

"1".

Aftach the remaining wires the same way.

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Connectins the Transformer

Unplug the fansformd. Slip the two t ansformer wires through one of the large holes at the bottom of the controller. Aftach one wire to each of the terminals marked '24

VAC'

Use one transformer per contloller.

IMPORTANT: Aftel orosmmmine vour controller, remove and discard the clear plastic battery gurd located in the battery slots.

SETTING A WATERING

SCHEDI-,ILE

Move the slide switch to 'SET PROGRAM"

(On dual Program models, slide the switch to

'SET PROGRAM

A".

The red program light will

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Se(fins the Current Time

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Setting the Cu.rent Day of the Week

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Press IWEEK] [hen use the arrow Keys

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until it lines up with the cuffent day of tJne week. 'Ihis example shows wednesda!

as the current dal

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Settins the Davs to Water

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The display will show the current watering schedule- If this is the first time you are setting the schedule, all days will be "On".

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The controller uses a 14 day calendar that cycles thrcugh each day of the week for two weeks, then starts over again. The top row represents days of the first week, and the bottom row represents days of the following week. You must program both weeks.

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Use tie arrow tceys

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"On" or

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"Off'.

The display will show a single day marker which you move to select the day to change.

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displays lhe current watering schedule. Pressing the marked day "On" and it again toggles

"Off".

Ifthe marked day is illuminated. your sprinklers will run. If it is not illuminated, your sprinklers will not

run.

In thk e\anple, wednesdal of the frrst week is ofr, all other doys will reater during the two week cJcle.

To change another day, use the a{row keys to move the day marker, then repeat the previous insructions to hrrn that day "On"

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"Off".

Follow these same instructions to set the complete 14 day watering schedule.

In thh erahple, watet vr'ill come on Sun, Tue, mu,

Sat the frrst week, and Mon, wed.,

Fri the second week.

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Settins the Waterinp Sfart Times salr

Your controller can water once or twice per day.

Press the left button to set the first start time and the right button to set the second start time.

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to set tle desired start time. The second start time is initially set to

"Off".

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If wish to cancel a sta( time, pressL nME then both arrcw keys at the same time.

Dual Program Models only:

To set a second progmm, move the slide switch to

"SET PROGRAM

B'.

Follow the previous instructions to set a second set of Watedng Days,

Start Times, and Station Watering Times. Note:

Do not overlap watering times on Program A & B.

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YOUR CONTROLLER IS NOW FULLY PROGRAMMED!

OPDRATING YOUR CONTROLLER

AI,"IOMATIC OPERATION

Move the slide switch to "AUTO & MANUAL RUN". The controller will automatically water according to the progran(s) you've set. [n Auto mode, stations run consecutively starting with Station #1.

When $e controller is watering. the display will tie aclive slation number on the left and count

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MANUAL OPERATION

Move the slide switch to 'AUTO & MANUAL RUN'

To Manually Start a Program:

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once to mmually start the programmed watering times.

Press the button again to stop watering and return the controller to automatic operation.

{On dual program models. twice to sldn Program

B.

presslsi'6lrrl once to slan program A,

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To Manually Stad a Single Station:

Press the station number you wish to start. Press again to stop.

OFF / RAIN

If do not want your controller to water, move the slide switch to

'OFF /

RAIN'.

Accurate clock time and program(s) are rerained.

To return to automatic watering, move

,'AUTO

& MANUAL RUN' the slide switch back to

SYSTEM RESET

A reset button is located under the controller cover at dle top left corner. Use a pencil or pen to reach the bufton tbJough the small access hole. Resetting the controller erases all prograrns. It is sometimes necessary to use the reset after a power failure or initial installation if the controller does not respond normally.

FUSES. BATTERIES & DEFAULT PROGRAM

Fuse: Your controller uses a will blow a fuse

I amp slow-blow fuse. The controllet if the spinller wires are shortql. Correct any wiring problems before replacing the fuse. Always use the same firse tlpe ard amp rating. (Never use a higher amp rating.)

Batteries: Batteries supplied with your controller maintain yout program(s) and the correct time in the event of power failure.

Sprinklen will water when power is restorql. Undet normal conditions, batteries should be replaced every 1-2 years. Any brand

of

1.5 volt batteries of the same size can be used. Battedes are available at most hardware, drug and electronic stores.

Default Program: A default program built into your controller is provided in the event of power and battery failure. The program will water each station every day for 10 minutes starting at 5:00 AM.

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES & SOLIJ"TIONS

Valve does not turn on Wiring to valve broken.

Solenoid faulty - test valve with good one.

Power to controller is off - tsst outlet

Flow control on valve adjusted to off_

Program set for no watering time.

Excessive watet ptessure-

Fuse blows repeatedly Short in wiring to valves

Can not set controller, no response from any buttons

Valve won't shut

All valves do not turn on off

Reset contrcller: Remove batteries, unplug controller, then plug in again.

Wlen controller flashes 12:00, program, then replace batteries. Repeat if needed.

Valve needs cleaning or repair.

Controller is rundng on batteries only, verify transformer is working.

Program set for no watering time.

Wiring to valves broken - check conmon.

Controller needs to be reset - see above.

On Dual Program

Models only: Program

B does not water

Program B set to overlap watering times of Program

A.

Set Program B to stan at a diffe.ent time.

For more assistance call our customer seftice department atl

(800) 33-CHAMP or (213) 221-2100 from 8:00AM - 4:30pM pST.

Thank you for choosing reliable service

CHAMPION. We wish you many years of

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Champion Irrigation Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the original purchase date. Champion will repair or replacethis product (exclusive of batteries and transformer), free of charge, if it is found to be defective when installed and used in a

Dohal manner during the walrarlty period. This warranty does not apply through misuse to product that has been altered or damaged or neglect. Champion is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages which adse ftom the use or failure of this product.

To exercise your warranty, return your controller and original sales receipt to you. dealer.

Voltage Specification: Input: 120

VAC

Output: 24 VAC 0.3 Amp

CLASS B IRRIGATION CONTROLLER

This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and may cause iDtederence to radio and television reception. It has been tested and found to comply with FCC Class B specifications subpaft J, part

15, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in residential installations. lf you encounter interference, you may be able to correct the problem by reorienting your antenna, moving the controller, or putting the two devices on different outlet circui$.

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Revised 6/92