Hunter XC Hybrid Quick Start Guide

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Battery Installation and Solenoid Wiring
Wire Size Distance from Valve to Controller
18 AWG (0.8 mm
2
) 550' (168 m)
16 AWG (1.3 mm
2
) 870' (265 m)
14 AWG (2.1 mm
2
) 1,380' (421 m)
12 AWG (3.3 mm
2
) 2,200' (671 m)
BATTERY POWER
The XC Hybrid plastic model operates with six AA alkaline batteries,
and the XC Hybrid stainless steel model uses six alkaline C
batteries. A battery carrier is supplied with the controller. Insert the
batteries as indicated on the battery carrier.
• To install the battery on the XC Hybrid plastic model, connect
the battery connector inside the access compartment to the
battery carrier. Then insert the carrier into the lower le side of
the controller as shown.
• To access the battery carrier on the XC Hybrid stainless steel
model, remove the screw in the top center of the controller and
tilt the facepack down as shown.
• The XC Hybrid stainless steel solar model comes out of the box
ready to install and program. Place the controller in full sunlight.
Turn the dial to the RUN position to activate solar charging.
PRG
ACTIVE
SENSOR BYPASS
Stainless steel
model
Plastic model
Stainless steel solar
model
XC HYBRID WIRE SIZING CHART

Hunter XC Hybrid Specifications

General

Voltage	24 VAC
Display	LCD
Start Times per Program	4 start times per program
Enclosure	Weather-resistant
Cycle and Soak	Yes
Manual Watering	Yes
Zones	Up to 8
Battery Backup	Yes
Weather Adjustment	Yes