Orbit 57874 - Timer Quick Start Guide

Clean, dry, and out of direct sunlight.

MOUNT TIMER

Use included mounting template to mark screw locations.

Hang timer on screw using keyhole.

CONNECT SPRINKLER VALVES TO TIMER WIRES

Connect one of the two wires from each valve to the common wire leading to the timer (usually white). Connect the other wire from each valve to one of the colored wires leading to the timer.

CONNECT VALVE WIRE TO TERMINAL

Do not connect to power source until after wiring valves to timer.

Only connect one valve to each terminal (station).

CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER

ACTIVATE BATTERY

One lithium CR2032 battery (included) is required to retain the program in memory during power loss. Annual replacement is recommended.

Remove the plastic strip to activate the pre-installed battery.

Button Function

1. ENTER - to confirm a new setting
   MANUAL - to water manually
2. CLEAR - to clear a setting
3. PROGRAM - to switch between programs - A and B
4. ARROW [] - to skip to the next setting / watering station or move to other programs/settings
5. ARROW [] - to go back to the previous setting / watering station or move to other programs/settings
6. RAIN DELAY - to pause operation for 24-72 hours due to rain or other factors
7. [+] to increase a numeric setting
8. [-] to decrease a numeric setting
9. MANUAL

Dial Position Function

AUTO - Watering mode

SET CLOCK - Set calendar and clock time

SET DATE - Year, Month, and Day

START TIME - Set time to begin watering

RUN TIME - Set watering duration for each station

HOW OFTEN - Set frequency of watering days

OFF - turn all stations off

PROGRAM TIMER

1. Set Current Time (e.g. pacific, mountain standard)
   
   Turn dial to SET CLOCK enter current time (+/-).
2. Set Date
   
   Turn dial to SET DATE and enter current date (+/-) (enter or arrows will advance).
3. Watering Start Time
   
   Turn dial to START TIME and to enter the time to begin watering (+/-).

Only set one start time per station unless you want to water multiple times per day.

Set Watering Duration for Each Station

Turn dial to RUN TIME enter the watering duration (+/- ) for each station (enter or arrow to move between stations).

Set Watering Days or Interval

Turn dial to HOW OFTEN to select watering days (arrows to move between selections and enter to select).

Set Auto Mode

Turn dial to AUTO — Congratulations, you have programmed your timer!

Manual Watering

Press MANUAL—Program will start in 5 seconds.

REQUIRED TOOLS:
Phillips Screwdriver
Wire Strippers

Note: The quick start guide is intended to help you get up and running with your new timer. It includes basic installation and programming help. for more detailed and advanced instruction, please refer to the included timer manual.

Documents / Resources

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.