Hunter MINI-CLIK Installation Instructions

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lr1 most installations, the Mini-Ciik acts as a switch to break the circuif tq the ..
sole11oid valves of the irrigation system when' it has rained. This ailovv:s the
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to advance as scheduled. but keeps the v8.1ves from opening the water.flow,
Once the Mini-Ciik has dried sufficiently, the sWitch closes again
~o
allow for
normal operation. · · ·
The Mini-Ciik has two blue wiresf:Onnected to a 25· toot extension.
For
the
Model Mini-Ciik-C:This rain sensa:r unit is the same as the standard
model except for the lack of an alurhinum mounting bracket and th.: e.~dition·of
a -
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12"
threaded cap, which allows tot the easy use-of electrical conduit
to·t~Jany
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enclose the wires. Unless local code states-Otherwise, p-lumbing grade _PVC prpe ·
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can be vsed as well as electrical grade conduit · ·
FOr ilie -MOdel Mini-Ciik-HV: This rain sensor 'unjt
·rs
desiQned to 'be
us~d
with automatic irrigati.on systems of two
princip1~-de$igns:
1) sing_l8-_$tati9n
electrical timSr (e.g., lntermatic) that switches power to a pump,_.ei_th8cd[~ectly··
or through a relay; or
2) single-statio.:~,
electrical timer that switch8-_$'-ptffvvar to
-a"
solen'oid valve. 't ' - · ··
MOUNTING
Standard Model:
Using the screws provided, mount the Mini·Ciik on any surface where it will be ·
exposed to unobstructed rainfall, but not in the path of sprinkler spray. The
switch-housing portion must be upright (as pictured), but the swivel-bracket can·
be moved for mounting on any angled surface. Loosen the locknut and screW
before swiveling bracket,
and then re-tighten.
For the Conduit Model
Mini-Ciik-C:
The conduit acts as the
mounting support for the
uriit. Therefore, place
and mount the conduit
to allow for the desired
sensor location as
described in the main
instructions tor the
standard model. Be su,re
to support the conduit :
sufficiently along its
various lengths·.
For the High-VOltage:
Moder·Mini-Ciik-HV_;-.
The mout~ting of tliis-'Urllt
is Prim3.rily·mad.e:Qy· ..
sCfeWing the fittiq·g
~nd
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into the threaded hOles of·
covers to· rectangular.
junction bpxes .(for_:
olltddor use) or th.e
· cOvers ofr:Ouhd.junctioh
boxes cOmmOnly uSed for
· outdOOr spotlights. Locate
· .the jUnction box so that
with the Mini-Ciik
attached,
unobstructed
rainfall will hit the
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outermost sensirlg end of . _ .. , _
the unit. If a lo_hger reach is needed, the .:·carton':' ,flexibl_e coflduit pi8c~ can be
substituted With a slightly longer piece (up_ to
81J·J8r:~gth
with no.Sup.p6rt or up to
11" with support). ' · ·
Helpful hints for mounting: . _ '; _ ·:-. .. . __ ·.-
A. When looking for a sui_table location
such'~f.i·Ori!~e;
side
.~lf
a bUildir'lp
Qf-PO,st:
the closer the Mini-Ciik is to the cqntro/ler;. t!Je; s_horter the wire rur.. will.be,
This wHI also minimize the chance for wir8 br~"8ks.
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B. The ideal location for mounti.rig_is not alWays the tTiosr practic8-l!cica(ion: In
the case where a compromise·rifust-exist. (such as-low· (o.catibn'on' a-Side wall-
rather than the preferred tJiQh
locatio~)!
·note thcd
the'Min\~Ciik._.~ll[·s(iiJ:#PTk
as it will always receive some
rairifa[(.~-it.just
will' not be as
are~ratet·in
its·
gauging as It could be. , ·
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Mini-Ciik Rain Sensors
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Installation Instructions
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C. As described in the "Operation" sl:!cti•Jn of this manual, "reset rate" refers to
the 8.mourrt of lirNe
it
takes the·Mini-Ciik to dry out sufficiently for the sprinkler
systein to be al!ow,ed to come back
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The mounting location will affect this
rate and should be taktm into consideration should extreme conditions exist. ·
Fq,r exaniple, mounting the Mini-Ciik on a very sunny, southern end of a
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buildin~.,.ruay
cause the Mini-Ciik to dry out sooner than desired. Similarly,
mountii'ig .on the northern end of a building with constant shade may keep the
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Mini-Clik from drying soor:t enough.
_qnce the'Mini-Ciik is mounted, run the wire. to the controller, and fasten
it
every
'·few feet with wire clips or stapled for best results. If an extension to the wire
provided is needed, use the following table to determine the minimum wire
godge needed:
pi
the
eXt~nsion
needed is:
use:
25-50 ft.
20AWG
50-100ft.
100ft.
or more
1BAWG 16AWG
WIRING TO YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Important: The Standard Model Mini-Cflik is sold and designed for hook
WP
to
/~4
Volt irrigation controllers only. For wirhig to 11 OV or 22ov- irrigation controllers,
please consult your distributor or this faCtory. All wiring must conform to-National
. Electrical Code Or applicable local codeS. ' '
For the Model Mini-Ciik-C: WARNING! This unit is designed to be installed in
conjunction with 24VAC circuits only. Do not use with '11
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or.220VAC circuits.
For the Model Mini-Ciik-HV: WARNING! This unit must be installed by a
qualified electrician in accOrdance with National Electrical Code and applicable
-local codes. The electrical rating of this device is 125-250VAC at '10.1 amps. Do
not let current pasS through this d~vice that exceeds this rating. Do not install
-,directly in tine with any pump.
Wiring to the Hunter SRC
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The Mini-Ciik connects
·directly to, the SRC. This·
8.11ows you to easily override
by usinQ.the RUN
(BYP~ISS SENSOR) position
dial.
2:
·CQhnect one wire to the
RS terminal and other
to
the
c
terminal (See
Figu·re 1 ).
. 3. Connect the valve common
. to the RS terminal.
Wiring to the Hunter ICC
The Mini-Ciik conriects
directly to the ICC. This
allows you to easily override
the sensor by using the
Sensor switch on the front
panel.
1.
Remove the jumper from
the two "SEN" terminals.
2. ROute the wires from the
rain· sensor up through the
sS:me conduit-operiing
used for valve witing.
\3. Connect one wire to the
terminaiiB.beled "SEN"
and the other wire to the
o;~er
"SEN" terminal (See
Figu;e 2).
Mini-Ciik
Figure
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Mini-Ciik
Hunter ICC
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Hunter Industries Incorporated •
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The Irrigation lnnovatbrs _ -r ..
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1940 Diamond Street. San MarcoS,
Catifornia·9~069.
U.S.A.. TEL: (1)
7.60-744-~240
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FA?;/(1)
7u6~7.44-74'6i
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