Installing the Controller Cabinet
Locate the indoor model in a protected area, such as a garage,
within 5' (1.5m) of a grounded electrical outlet. Locate the outdoor
model avoiding direct exposure to sun and irrigation spray. Do not
install the controller within 5' (1.5 m) of any motorized equipment.
1. Drive a #10 wood screw (provided) into a wall stud, at a convenient
level, leaving about 1/4" (6.5 mm) of the screw exposed.
Note: Use screw anchors when installing on drywall or masonry.
2. Hang the controller on the screw using the keyhole slot provided.
3. To secure the controller, drive one or two screws through the
lower mounting holes provided.
Note: The Outdoor cabinet lower mounting holes have a thin flash-
ing that is easily penetrated when installing the mounting screws.
Connecting the Valve Wires
Note: Using 14–18 gauge irrigation valve connection cable is
recommended. Always use a cable that has at least one wire for
each valve and one wire for the valve common connection. Secure
all wire splices using water-proof wire connectors.
1. Route the wire cable from the controller to the valve location.
2. To provide a Valve Common wire, attach either
lead of each valve
solenoid to one cable wire.
The white wire is generally used for
this connection.
3. Attach a separate cable wire to the remaining lead from each
valve solenoid.
Note the wire color used for each connection
to reference at the controller.
4. Route the cable into the controller through the large opening in
the base of the cabinet.
Note: The outdoor cabinet has a threaded opening for optional
1.25” conduit installation. Install conduit at this time as necessary.
5. Cut the cable back as necessary, then strip 1/2" (13 mm) of
insulation from the end of each wire. Using a small screwdriver,
connect each valve wire to a numbered valve terminal, referring to
the wire color code used for each valve connection.
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