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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
DIFFICULTY POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Clock stopped.
a. Blown fuse a. Replace fuse. If controller
stops again, check system
circuits to locate trouble.
b. No power to controller. b. Check line voltage and
connections at each end.
c. In the RC-4Bi, the station
dial may be in the 20-minute
pause position between sta-
tion 4 and rest.
c. Let controller time out for
20-minutes and return to
"REST" automatically.
DAY and HOUR dials
function incorrectly.
a. Clock set for incorrect
time.
b. Pins incorrectly set.
a. Reset clock for the
"present" time.
b. Check pin settings and
"accumulated cycle time on
station dial.
DAY and HOUR dials
function, but cycle will not
start automatically.
a. MODE switch in wrong po-
sition.
a. Move switch to AUTO po-
sition.
Controller recycles imme-
diately without stopping in
the REST position.
a. Insufficient cycle time al-
lowed.
b. Total cycle time coincides
with a succeeding START
pin.
a. Adjust cycle time for more
than 15 minutes.
b. Reset the HOUR pins or
readjust the accumulated
cycle time.
Some stations do not op-
erate.
a. Station time set at OFF.
b. Faulty valve wiring.
a. Set TIME control for more
than 3 minutes.
b. Check connections be-
tween controller and valves.
Also, check valve actuators.
Station dial does not stop
at a "Timed" station
a. Insufficient time set on
dial.
a. Adjust the TIME control
for more than 3 minutes.
Should trouble be isolated in the controller mechanism, remove the entire panel as-
sembly from the cabinet and return to your local distributor for repair.
THANK YOU for your expression of confidence in Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp. As the world's leading
manufacturer of irrigation systems and components, our efforts are directed to providing you with the
finest quality products and components available today.
Your new Controller has been designed using proven technology. You will find it simple to use. We are
confident that you will enjoy many years of reliable, trouble-free operation. This manual describes the
Controller's functions in detail. We invite you to read it thoroughly so that you may use your Controller to
its maximum capability.
Again, thank you for providing Rain Bird with the opportunity to meet your irrigation needs.
Customer Support Center
6640 S. Bonney Ave. Tucson, AZ 85706
1-800-RAIN-BIRD
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