Rain Bird ESP-6 - User Manual

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Installation,

Programming,

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ESP-4

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Change the time of day............................ page 4

Turn the controller off and on

(for example, because of rain).................. page 8

Adjust watering times for all stations

(for example, during a hot or cool period)... page 9

Start the sprinkler system manually.......... page 9

Run the test program............................... page 10

Install a new battery................................ page 14

Troubleshoot a controller problem............. page 14

Quick Reference Guide

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing a Rain Bird ESP solid state controller. This manual describes how to in-

stall, operate, and maintain your controller. Please read these instructions carefully. For your conve-

nience, we have included a Quick Reference Guide below, so you can quickly find instructions for com-

mon tasks.

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Stations	6
Number of Programs	3
Start Times per Program	4
Sensor Input	Yes
Weight	3.5 lbs
Rain Delay	Yes
Manual Watering	Yes

Stations

Number of Programs

Start Times per Program

Sensor Input

Yes

Weight

3.5 lbs

Rain Delay

Yes

Manual Watering

Yes

Rain Bird ESP-6 - User Manual

Table of Contents

Summary

PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER

Programming Checklist

Select Watering Schedule

Set Current Day

Set Station Run Times

Set Watering Start Times

OPERATING THE CONTROLLER

Turn Controller On and Off

Adjust Water Budget Percent

Run Test Program

REPLACING THE BATTERY

INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER

Select Location

Mount Controller

Connect Field Wiring

Station Valve Wiring

Connect Transformer

TROUBLESHOOTING