a
ID
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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
1.
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 -
1
12"
threaded cap, which allows tot the
easy
use-of electrical conduit
to·t~Jany
,_
enclose the wires. Unless local code states-Otherwise, p-lumbing grade
_PVC
prpe ·
1
can be vsed as well as electrical grade
conduit
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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.
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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
·
..
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
'.•,
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:
. _ '; _
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..
.
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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.
· . '
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 0.1. 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
.
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
• I 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
0 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
,-~--,-------------,
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
1
Mini-Ciik
Hunter
ICC
Figure
2_;,-
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Hunter Industries Incorporated •
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The Irrigation
lnnovatbrs
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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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Internet: wwwJ-tunterlndustrir
P/N
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