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Battery Operated SPRINKLER TIMER with Inline Valve No external power source needed Ideal for remote locations and drip irrigation Full waterproof construction Easy-Set Logic™ Programming MODEL 96840 PN 96840-24 rA...
1-800-488-6156 Glossary of Terms ......................11 1-801-299-5555 Troubleshooting ......................12 Instructions en français ....................13 Help: Before returning this sprinkler timer to the store, contact Orbit Technical ® Service at: 1-800-488-6156 or 1-801-299-5555. Instrucciones en españo ....................29 Listings: The sprinkler timer complies with UL-1951. Appropriate international models are CE ®...
buTTONS, DIaL aND DISPLay buttons Dial Display a Toggle between Programs A and B All timer functions are OFF b Clear settings or cancel events auTO C Decrease value Timer is set for automatic operation and D Increase value, select HOW OFTEN will only water in this dial position setting or access RAIN DELAY mode 1 Shows current station while...
INSTaLL baTTERIES PROGRaMMING yOuR TIMER Step 1 Step 1 Step 4–Start Times Step 1 Step 2 Turn the dial to STaRT TIMES. Remove cap Press reset button. Press to select the desired program. Step 2–Set Time Step 2 NOTE: Use program B only if you want Turn the dial to SET TIME.
PROGRaMMING yOuR TIMER aDDITIONaL fEaTuRES Step 7–auto Press to reset the value to 100%. Press to select the desired days to Turn the dial to auTO. Turn dial to Off. NOTE: The % symbol will show on the water: select either days of the week, screen when the value for A or B is interval (every 1 to 32 days), or odd/even No watering may occur while in the Off...
Refer to the • Where possible, always protect valves Orbit ® Layout Guide or local dealer to with an Orbit Valve Box and place gravel ® recommend proper drain points. To insure in the bottom.
CONNECTING THE TIMER GLOSSaRy Of TERMS Timer- A device that is responsible for Connect the timer to the valve after you 4. Attach timer to timer clip. start time will be “stacked” or delayed, and have programmed it. This timer will only turning an automatic watering system on will start upon completion of the previous 5.
TROubLESHOOTING One or more stations do not turn on: 4. Replace valve diaphragm. 5. Replace solenoid. 1. Make sure programming is correct. 2. Make sure programming is not in Off or all stations do not turn on: Rain Delay mode. 1.
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