INSTALLATION & PROGRAMMING
INSTRUCTIONS
This product has passed
ETL testing. It is certified
SA300
and complies with both
U.S. and Canadian
product safety standards.
MODE Button
Calendar/7-5-2 Button
REVERSE Button
RESET Button
Time Set Button
ON/OFF/Enter Button
MODE Button
RANDOM Button
PROGRAM Button
Calendar/7-5-2 Button
REVERSE Button
ZIP-SET
RESET Button
DST Button
Zip-Set/Clear Button
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Timer
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: If this product fails because of a manufacturing
defect within one year after purchase, we will, at our option, either repair
or replace it at no charge. Our warranty does not cover damage caused by
accident, abuse or misuse. We assume no further liability with respect to the sale
or use of this product. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY.
We make no warranty with respect to the fitness of any goods for the users
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particular application. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also
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It is our intent to provide accurate and current specification information. However,
in the interest of product improvement, TORK may alter the specifications or
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constructional details without prior notice.
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REVERSE Button
MODE Button
RESET Button
Calendar/7-5-2 Button
CONTACT RATINGS:
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• 120VAC 60 Hz.
• 40 AMP Resistive
REVERSE Button
• 40 AMP Inductive
ZIP-SET
• 40 AMP Tungsten
RESET Button
• 40 AMP Incandescent
• 1 1/2 HP Motor
Time Set Button
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING
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ON/OFF/Enter Button
Mount the timer in the desired location using the three mounting holes
(A, B, C) provided. The best mounting position for the timer is at eye
level with sufficient room for the door cover to swing fully open. The
top mounting hole (A) is a slotted type mounting hole, so measure and
secure this to the wall with the first (A) screw. The head of the screw (or
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fastener) should be slightly larger than the narrow portion of the slotted
hole. Hang the timer on screw A. Screw timer into the wall using the
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PROGRAM Button
remaining two mounting holes (B and C) to provide a secure permanent
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mounting for the timer.
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NOTE: Mount case in a vertical position using mounting holes provided.
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ZIP-SET
1. Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or fuse.
2. Strip 5/8 inch of the wire insulation.
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3. Unscrew, lift and twist plastic protective cover to access the terminals.
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4. Identify your Line and Load wires.
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5. Run your wires through the knockouts and cable clamp wire connectors (not provided).
6. Connect and tighten the ground wire to grounding terminal at bottom of case.
7. Insert the wire ends under the proper terminal plates and tighten the screws firmly.
8. Replace the plastic protective cover.
9. Restore power at fuse box or circuit breaker. Turn power ON.
TIMER OPERATION
MANUAL OVERRIDE
To override the ON or OFF settings, press the ON/OFF button. The override setting will not change
the next timed event.
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TURN OFF ALL TIMER FUNCTIONS
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If you don't want to use any timer functions, just press the MODE button until "OFF" is displayed.
TO CONFIRM TIMER SETTINGS FOR ON/OFF: Press MODE, select program then press
PROGRAM button.
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UNDERSTANDING THE ZIP-SET MODE
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ZIP-SET mode is use to set the TIME and set an outdoor lighting program in one easy step. When
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completed, the SA300 will have the proper time and be set to turn ON at Sunset and OFF after 6
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hours. The OFF time can be adjusted in the mode also.
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ZIP-SET is pre-set to the 212 area code (New York City) time zone so no adjustment is needed for this
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area code. If you live in New York within the 212 area code press the MODE button to "ZIP" and
you are done.
NOTE: Do not touch the time setting! It must always be set to the Default Preset Factory Time (NYC -
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(212) local time) for the ZIP-SET program to work.
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SET TIME WITH ZIP-SET MODE
The SA300 internal clock is pre-set at the factory to the (212-NYC area code) Eastern time zone. (If
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you live in another area code other than 212- you need to change the area code). Simply enter your
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telephone area code by following these easy steps to have the time adjust to your location:
1. (Figure A) Press the MODE button until "ZIP" appears in
the display.
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2. (Figure B) Press and hold the ZIP-SET/Clear button until
the display shows the 3-digit area code input mode.
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3. The 1st digit of the telephone area code should be flashing.
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Press the FORWARD/HOURLY Adjust or REVERSE button
to adjust it, then press ON/OFF/ENTER button to enter it
and edit the next digit. Press the ZIP SET/Clear button to
go back to / edit the previous digit. Continue until the correct
telephone area code is displayed.
4. (Figure C) Once your telephone area code is entered select
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a turn OFF time for the ZIP-SET automatic sunset timer (the
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default turn OFF time of 6 should flash). You can have the
timer turn OFF 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 hours after sunset
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- or a fixed time, 12:30am, 1:00am, 1:30am, etc. While the
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turn OFF time is flashing, press the FORWARD/HOURLY
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RANDOM Button
ZIP-SET
DST Button
PROGRAM Button
Adjust to cycle to the desired turn off setting, then press ON/
Zip-Set/Clear Button
OFF/ENTER button to enter it. When DONE appears in the
display (Figure D), press ON/OFF/ENTER button to confirm
or wait 10 seconds.
5. Press MODE button to Zip (display icon) to confirm the
timer is set for ZIP-SET Auto ON at Sunset.
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1. After entering the area codes for certain states, a "C" may appear next to the telephone area
code, indicating a central location in the state. Press FORWARD or REVERSE to toggle to W (West)
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or E (East) and N (North) or S (South) if needed for proper time setting.
2. There are also area codes that may have different time zones; for example the 208 area code; by
default will flash PST or by pressing FORWARD or REVERSE will toggle to MST.
3. Telephone area codes can change and may not appear in the timer's table. Should that occur,
please use the closest adjacent area code to set the timer correctly for your location.
4. If a new area code was issued after this unit was manufactured or if you enter an invalid/
nonexistent area code, you will get an error message stating 'AREA CODE NOT FOUND'. Enter the
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closest correct area code for zip set mode to function properly.
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5. If the clock/calendar is not correct or time is lost after replacing batteries, ZIP-SET mode will not
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function properly. Please see Setting Clock and Calendar (below).
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ACTIVATE THE ZIP-SET SUNSET TIMER
1. Press the MODE button until "ZIP" icon is displayed. The ZIP-SET sunset timer is set and active.
2. SA300, once properly set, knows the sunset time of your location. It will automatically turn on at
sunset and turn OFF after your selected duration time of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 hrs.(see ZIP-SET
Telephone Area Code Setting)- or at a fixed time, 12:30am, 1:00am, 1:30am, etc.
3. Press the RANDOM button once to activate the random feature so the timer ON/OFF time will
fluctuate between +/-10 minutes to +/-120 minutes randomly. To cancel this feature, just press the
button again (random disappears). When your home is left unattended, this is an excellent security
feature to simulate household activity and random should be activated.
USING PROGRAMMABLE ON AND OFF TIME
SETTINGS
The SA300 has 2 independent programmable ON/OFF time
settings so you can turn outdoor holiday, landscape and
security lighting, etc. ON and OFF at specific times.
1. Press MODE button until the "PROG" and "1" icons are
displayed.
2. Press the CALENDAR/7-5-2 button to select the timer
frequency. "7" means the timer will operate all week, "5" for
weekdays and "2" for just the weekend.
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3. (Figure E) Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the
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display is flashing.
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4. The display will change to show the "ON" time for program
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1 and flash. The ON icon will appear. Press the FORWARD/
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HOURLY ADJUST or REVERSE button to adjust the ON time.
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5. (Figure F) Press the ON/OFF/ENTER button or wait for approx. 10 seconds. The display will
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show "OFF" time, and the "OFF" icon will appear. Press the FORWARD/HOURLY ADJUST or
REVERSE button to adjust OFF time. Press the ON/OFF/ENTER button once more or wait for
approx. 10 seconds to return to normal mode. Display will change back to show the clock time.
6. To program 2nd timer, just follow step 1-5 but press MODE button until "PROG" and icons are
displayed.
NOTE: Do not program the same ON and OFF time when setting programs 1, 2, or 12. You cannot
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set the turn on and turn OFF to the same time (i.e., Turn on at 5:00 am and turn OFF at 5:00 am).
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Doing so will produce an error message on the display. To resolve the error message, change the OFF
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time by at least one minute using the FORWARD or REVERSE button.
ACTIVATING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER
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1. Press MODE button until one of the program icons appears. That programmed timer is now
active. Press the PROGRAM button to view the existing ON and OFF preset times.
2. There is a simpler way to adjust turn on time by pressing the FORWARD/HOURLY ADJUST
button. The turn ON can be adjusted by +/-90 minutes.
3. If you wish, press the RANDOM button once to activate the random feature. The timer ON/OFF
time will fluctuate +/-10 to +/-120 minutes randomly. To cancel
this feature, just press the button again.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
This unit comes with 2 x CR2032 batteries for time keeping and
backup. You should replace the batteries every 2 years. To replace
the batteries, please follow these steps:
1. Turn power OFF at circuit breaker to remove fuse.
2. Use a small Philips screwdriver to remove screw holding the
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battery compartment.
3. Use a small flat screwdriver gently pry the battery door open. Remove the 2 x old CR2032
batteries.
4. Install 2 x new CR2032 batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that the + and –
polarities match up with the diagram printed on the unit.
5. When the batteries are in place, return the battery door its original position and tighten the
screws.
6. If you find the timer is not running after installing new batteries, you may need to reset it first.
Using the point of a pencil or paperclip, press the RESET button located on the front panel. You will
then need to reset the time and date.
NOTE: When changing batteries, make sure to reset the current time to the correct time in the
Eastern time zone. When you enter your telephone area code, it will then automatically adjust to the
proper time for your location/time zone. If Reset: ZIP-SET must have the area code, year and date
and Eastern time entered properly to function.
SETTING CLOCK AND CALENDAR
This function is usually used when batteries must be replaced. Set only to Eastern Time - 212 area
code.
1. Press and hold the TIME SET button until the display is flashing.
2. Press and hold the FORWARD/HOURLY ADJUST button to rapidly advance the time forward,
or the REVERSE button to rapidly change the time backward. Release button when the approximate
correct Eastern time is displayed. PM Indicator is on the upper right corner of the display.
NOTE: While pressing either FORWARD/HOURLY ADJUST or REVERSE button the minutes
will begin at a moderate pace, and then get faster. This will help you in set the time faster and more
accurately.
3. Press the FORWARD/HOURLY ADJUST or REVERSE button repeatedly until the correct
Eastern time is displayed.
4. Press the ON/OFF/ENTER button or wait for approx. 10 seconds to exit time setting mode.
5. The Daylight Savings Time Indicator is to the right of the display. Press the DST button to ON to
have timer increase the current time by 1 hour for daylight saving time. Press the DST button again
to turn it OFF. Current time will decrease 1 hour.
CALENDAR SETTING (This function is usually used when batteries must be replaced)
1. Press and hold the CALENDAR/7-5-2 button until "Y 04" (default) flashes on the display.
2. Press the FORWARD/HOURLY ADJUST or the REVERSE button to adjust to current year then
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press ON/OFF/ENTER button or wait for approx. 10 seconds. The display will show month/date
and flash.
3. Press the FORWARD/HOURLY ADJUST or REVERSE button repeatedly until the correct
month/date is displayed.
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4. Press the ON/OFF/ENTER button or wait for approx. 10 seconds to exit calendar setting mode.
NOTE: While pressing either FORWARD/HOURLY ADJUST or REVERSE button the date will
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begin at a moderate pace, and then get faster. This will assist you in setting the time quickly and
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accurately.
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Time Set Button
ON/OFF/Enter Button
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RANDOM Button
PROGRAM Button
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ZIP-SET
DST Button
Zip-Set/Clear Button
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