Troubleshooting the System
PROBLEM
Some valves don't
operate
No valves operate
Watering at wrong times "Current Time" of day
Program values won't
display
Incorrect display
following a power outage
after being plugged in.
Display blank
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Solenoid defective
Loose wire connection.
Function Switch Off
.
Solenoid defective.
Loose wire connection.
Day set to "OFF."
"SKIP DAYS"
incorrectly set.
"Start Times" set to "OFF."
incorrectly set.
"Start Times"
incorrectly set.
Wrong function setting.
Controller is in watering
cycle.
Battery is weak or missing.
No power.
Transformer unplugged.
2-amp fuse blown.
CORRECTION
Test & replace as required.
Secure wire connections.
Check for continuity.
Set switch to Run
.
Test & replace as required.
Secure wire connections.
Check current day in display.
Set dial to correct day and
check setting.
Check and reprogram.
See pages 14 & 15.
Reprogram "Start Times".
Check and reset "Current
Time", note AM or PM.
Check & reset all "Start
Times". See page 14.
Function Switch must be in
Run
position.
Check or change program
with Function Switch in
Set Program
position.
Remove AC power and
battery for 1 minute. Replace
battery, restore power and
repeat steps on page 14.
Check circuit breaker panel.
Plug in transformer.
Replace fuse.