User Manual

5
Wiring the Sprinkler Valves
1. Strip ⁄” ( mm) of plastic insulation off the end of
each wire for both the valve and sprinkler timer wires.
2. Connect one wire from each valve to a single
“Common” (COM) sprinkler wire (usually white).
Tip: It doesn’t matter which wire on the valve you
connect as long as it is at least one per each valve.
3. Connect the remaining wire from each valve to
a separate colored sprinkler wire that will be
connected to the terminal at the timer.
Note: If the distance between the sprinkler timer and
valves is under ' ( m), use  gauge (AWG)
wire to connect the sprinkler timer to the valves. If the
distance is over ' ( m), use  gauge (AWG) wire.
Wiring the B-hyve Timer
Grease caps
Common wire out (to timer)
To sprinkler
heads
From main sprinkler shut-off or
main line anti-siphon device
Small Hole–for
running  or
 strand wire
straight into
the box
⁄", ⁄" and " ( mm,  mm
and  mm) knock-outs for larger
systems with more wire bundles
Knock-out
for hardwired
installations
Note: We recommend you consult an
electrician for hardwired installations.
Station 
Strip wire
Push in
1. Strip ⁄" ( mm) of plastic insulation
off the end of each wire.
2. Loosen screws on terminal.
3. Push common wire into the common terminal
and, using the included screwdriver, tighten the
screw in the wire terminal to secure the wire.
4. Insert and tighten remaining wires to
corresponding terminal locations
WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, only one valve
should be connected to each terminal (station).
Important: The maximum loading for each station/pump is
mA, the maximum loading for the timer is mA.
Important: All wires should be joined together
using wire nuts, solder, and/or vinyl tape. In wet
environments like a valve box it is recommended to
use Orbit Grease Caps to prevent corrosion of the
connection and for protection from water infiltration.
Important: The wire can be buried in the ground;
however, for more protection wires can be pulled
through PVC pipe and buried underground. Be careful
to avoid burying the wires in locations where they could
be damaged by digging or trenching in the future.