Do not install the water timer inside valve boxes, below ground level or indoors. Do not use the water timer with chemicals or liquids other than water. Do not use the water timer with operating pressures lower than 0.5 bar (7.3 psi) or higher than 10 bar (145 psi).

Connect the timer to the tap.

Connect the hose on the watering line.

Press the two side buttons to open the timer.

Insert a new, branded 9V alkaline battery.

Important: remember to turn on the water tap.

The timer will allow users to start and programme a watering cycle selecting the watering time (MINUTES) and the frequency of watering (FREQUENCY). The selectable watering time and frequencies are factory set and cannot be changed.

The indicator LED on the timer provides important information:

flashing quickly
the water timer is being programmed

flashing slowly
the water timer is waiting to water or is watering

red flash
battery flat. Replace as soon as possible

LED off
1) the battery is completely flat
2) setting has not been completed (only the "MINUTES" selector is set (run time): the timer will not water automatically until setting has been completed
3) the "FREQUENCY" selector is set to "5 MIN" (manual) and manual watering has already finished: the timer will not water automatically until it is programmed again.

Program the timer at the moment when watering is to start each day (for example, at 20:00 hours). Set the WATERING TIME by turning the "MINUTES" selector to the appropriate preset time (for example, 10 minutes): the LED remains off to indicate that programming is incomplete (the water timer will not water automatically until frequency is set).

Set the FREQUENCY by positioning the "FREQUENCY" selector (for example 12h): programming has now been completed the LED blinks fast for a few seconds, then SLOWLY (1 blink every 2 seconds).

After programming, watering will start immediately and will end after the time set using the “MINUTES” dial.

The frequencies and run times are pre-set and cannot be modified.

Starting from when the timer was set, or from when the battery was inserted (if the “FREQUENCY” selector is not set to OFF), the first irrigation cycle will begin immediately and subsequent cycles will begin after the number of hours or days set using the “FREQUENCY” selector.

For example, if the timer is set (i.e. the RUN TIME and FREQUENCY are set) at 20:00 and the “FREQUENCY” selector is set to “12h”. The first irrigation cycle will begin immediately after programming (i.e. at 20:00) and subsequent irrigation cycles will start at 8:00 and 20:00 on the following day, and so on.

If an extra watering cycle is required during the wait between one programmed cycle and the next (at 19:00 hours, for example), a manual watering cycle of 5 minutes can be activated.

Observe and remember the current position of the "FREQUENCY" selector, so that the previous settings of the timer can be restored at the end of the manual watering cycle (e.g. 12h).

Turn the "FREQUENCY" selector to the "5 MIN " position. There is no need to set the "MINUTES" selector as the duration of the manual watering cycle is factory set and cannot be changed.

A watering cycle of 5 minutes watering time will start immediately. It is not possible to extend the duration of a manual cycle (the time lapse of 5 minutes is factory set); the flow can however be terminated before the end of the five minutes by returning the "FREQUENCY" selector to its starting position (e.g. 12h).

If, at the end of a manual irrigation session, you turn the FREQUENCY dial to the start position (e.g. 12 hours), the previous programming will be retained in the memory: watering sessions will start up at the usual times. Whilst turning to go back to the previous frequency, do not stop for more than 3 seconds on another frequency, otherwise it will be considered as a new programming instruction.

If, at the end of a manual irrigation session, the FREQUENCY dial is turned to a new frequency (e.g. 8 hours), the previous programming will NOT be retained in the memory. A watering cycle starts immediately, for the selected watering time and subsequent cycles will then start following the number of hours or days programmed with the "FREQUENCY" selector.

If the "FREQUENCY" selector remains in the "5 MIN " position, the watering cycles programmed previously will not take place (status indicated by the LED, which stays dark).

Wait for the new time at which watering is to start each day (for example 22:00). Position the "FREQUENCY" selector at "OFF" and wait for the LED to extinguish.

Reposition the "FREQUENCY" selector on the new frequency required (example from 12 to 8 hours). After reprogramming, a watering cycle of the selected watering time starts immediately. Subsequent cycles will then start following the number of hours or days set with the "FREQUENCY" selector.

The irrigation run time can be varied both while waiting between one irrigation session and the next and while irrigation is in progress.

During the wait between one cycle and the next, the user can: shorten or lengthen the selected watering time by repositioning the "MINUTES" selector: the change will take effect from the next cycle.

EXAMPLE: At 19:00 hours, I want to change the duration of a watering cycle programmed to start at 20:00, increasing it from 10 to 15 minutes.

During the cycle currently in progress, the user can: reduce or increase the time set by turning the “MINUTES” dial. Watering will stop (if the time is reduced) or be extended (if the time is increased) with immediate effect.

To reduce the time set: turn the “MINUTES” dial. The watering session in progress will stop when it gets to the new time that’s been set.
Warning: if the new time selected has already been passed when it is chosen, irrigation will immediately stop.

EXAMPLE: At 20:00 hours, I want to change the duration of a watering cycle that has been in progress for 3 minutes, shortening it from 10 to 5 minutes.

To increase the time set: turn the “MINUTES” dial. The change made will be active during the current irrigation session with immediate effect.

EXAMPLE: At 20:00 hours, I want to change the duration of a watering cycle that has been in progress for 3 minutes, increasing it from 10 to 15 minutes.

Warning: to pause an irrigation session in progress turn the FREQUENCY dial to OFF. Programming will have to be reset.

Clean the filter at the end of each season and check it regularly.

Turn off the water tap and loosen the screw collar, turning anticlockwise.

Loosen the 3/4" screw collar of the tap connector, turning clockwise.

Remove the filter. Rinse the filter clean under running water. After washing, reassemble all parts as before.

To clean the internal components properly, please see the diagram showing the mechanical parts to be disassembled/ reassembled at the end of the season .

At the end of the season, before the winter frosts, disconnect the timer from the tap.

Remove the battery.

Store the timer in a sheltered place, away from damp, where the temperature does not fall below 3°C.