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Simple to Set Timer (SST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information

Q. How do I know which SST timer to purchase?

A. This is determined by location of placement, and how many zones, or valves, the timer will control.

First: There are indoor and outdoor models. Indoor is for a garage, shed, or other weather resistant

area. Outdoor models can be placed on an exterior wall or fence where there is a power supply. Second:

The number of sprinkler valves determines which model you can purchase. If you have 5 valves look for

a timer that is a 6 zone timer. Valves are often found in a row next to the side of a house in the case they

are anti-siphon, or they can be found in a valve box at various places in the yard. It is important to

understand how many you have to select the right model.

Q. Can the SST Timer be used to replace other brands of timers?

A. Yes. As long as the valves being used run on standard 24 VAC than you can replace your current timer

with an SST timer.

Q. What are zones?

A. A zone is a watering area that is covered by a single sprinkler valve.

Q. Does the SST have a battery back up in case of power failure?

A. Yes. There is a battery in the timer that is turned on when the timer is first installed and the yellow

tab is pulled. This battery does not power the timer in the case of a power failure during a scheduled

water event. It only keeps the time until the power is restored.

Q. When there is a power loss do I have to reprogram my SST Timer?

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Summary of content (6 pages)

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Simple to Set Timer (SST) Frequently Asked Questions Product Information Q. How do I know which SST timer to purchase? A. This is determined by location of placement, and how many zones, or valves, the timer will control. First: There are indoor and outdoor models. Indoor is for a garage, shed, or other weather resistant area. Outdoor models can be placed on an exterior wall or fence where there is a power supply. Second: The number of sprinkler valves determines which model you can purchase.
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SST FAQ’s A. No. The program is stored in non-volatile memory in the timer so it does not have to be reprogrammed in the event of power loss. Q. After a power loss how long until the SST Timer resumes working normally? A. As soon as the power comes back on the SST Timer will begin working again as programmed almost immediately. Q. Does the SST Timer work with a rain sensor? A. Yes. Rain Bird offers wired rain sensors like the RSD model Rain Sensor that work well with the SST Timer.
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SST FAQ’s Q. Do I have to use the plug that comes with the SST Outdoor or can I connect the power wires right into the Timer? A. The SST outdoor plug can be removed and you can connect power wires right into the timer. This installation requires the removal of screws under the wire bay cover, and connecting wires with connector caps. If you have any questions about how to safely perform this installation please contact a professional electrician. Q. How do I connect the RSD rain Sensor? A. 1.
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SST FAQ’s Q. Can I have every zone start at the same time? A. No. Most homes would not have the water pressure to run more than one zone at a time. That is why the SST automatically "stacks" zones that are set for the same time so one runs right after the other. Q. What are the watering time increments? A. The watering duration can be set from 1 to 240 minutes. Q. How many times a day can I water? A. The SST timer will allow for up to 4 different watering times a day. Q.
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SST FAQ’s Q. When I go to water 1 zone manually it starts at a 10 minute watering time. Can this be customized? A. When the SST timer is set to water one zone manually it will always start at 10 minutes but it can be adjusted from 1 to 180 minutes. If you are looking to run a programmed time for all zones use the "Water All Now" button. Q. I want to turn one zone off for a few days while I work on the yard but I don't want to lose my program, can I do that? A. Yes.
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SST FAQ’s Q. My SST Timer screen is blank. What should I do? A. For Indoor Timer: Check to ensure the timer power plug has not been dislodged, or damaged. Check the circuit breaker for the outlet being used. Does the red light on the plug come on? If the red light on the plug does not come on and it is plugged into an outlet that you know has power, then the plug may need to be replaced. The replacement for an SST Indoor Timer is the UT1 transformer. 6 www.rainbird.