Gardena MultiControl duo Operator's Manual

6. STORAGE
To put into storage / Overwintering:
1. To preserve the battery, it should be
removed (see 3. INITIAL OPERATION ).
The programmes remain stored. If the battery is
inserted again in spring, only the time of day and
the weekday must be newly entered.
2. Store controller and valve unit in a dry place
where they are protected from frost.
Disposal:
(in accordance with RL2012/19/EC)
The product must not be disposed of to
normal household waste. It must be disposed
of in line with local environmental regulations.
IMPORTANT!
v Dispose of the product through or via your
municipal recycling collection centre.
Disposing of flat batteries:
v Please return flat batteries to a GARDENA dealer
or dispose of them properly at your nearest
recycling centre.
Only dispose of batteries when they are flat.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
No display appears Battery inserted incorrectly. v Check polarity markings
match (+ / –).
Flat battery. v Insert new alkaline battery.
Temperature on the display is
higher than 60 °C.
v Display appears after
temperature has dropped.
Manual watering is
not possible using the
Man. button
Battery flat (frame is flashing). v Insert new alkaline battery.
Manual watering period is set
to
0:00.
v Set manual watering period to
a figure greater than 0:00
(see 4. PROGRAMMING).
Tap turned off. v Turn tap on.
Watering program is
not carried out
(no watering)
Watering program has not
been entered completely.
v Read off watering program
and modify if necessary.
Programs deactivated
(Prog.
OFF).
v Activate program
(Prog. ON).
Program entry / modification
during or just before the start
pulse.
v Make program entry /
modification outside the
programmed start times.
Valve was opened manually
previously.
v Avoid possible program
overlaps.
Tap turned off. v Turn tap on.
Soil moisture sensor reads wet
(wet).
v If sensor reads dry, check
the settings / location of the
soil moisture sensor.
Battery flat (frame is flashing). v Insert new alkaline battery.
Controller is not connected
(no display with
V1 / V2).
v Mount controller on housing.
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Gardena MultiControl duo Specifications

General

Power Source	Battery
Display	LCD
Manual Operation	Yes
Weatherproof	Yes
Number of Outlets	2
Battery Type	9V alkaline
Operating Pressure	0.5 to 12 bar
Tap Connector	3/4"
Type	Water Timer
Battery Life	Approximately 1 year
Programs	Independent programming for each outlet