Welcome to WiFi smart watering ENJOY STAYING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR YARD AND KEEPING IT GREEN WHILE CONSERVING WATER.
Contents 1 ST8-WiFi TIMER 2 3 TRANSFORMER (indoor model shown) 4 MOUNTING SCREWS BATTERIES (2) AAA (and anchors if needed) (indoor model shown) 1 2 3 4
1. Before removing old timer A. CHECK WiFi SIGNAL RECORD CURRENT WATERING TIMES With your phone, check WiFi signal strength of your timer’s location. AT&T (2 bars minimum is recommended) Boost signal if needed by adding a wireless router or moving the timer and router closer together. Zone Days Per Week Duration 1 Mo, We, Fri :20 THEN UNPLUG TRANSFORMER/ TURN OFF POWER AND REMOVE WIRES B. TAKE A PHOTO OF WIRING DETAILS This photo will be useful reference when installing the new timer.
2. Mount new timer INDOOR MODEL 1/8 IN. RESET 24VAC SENS C M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C M 1 2 3 4 ACCESSORY OUTDOOR MODEL 1/8 IN. RESET 24VAC SENS 5 6 7 8 ACCESSORY CONNECT 120 VAC If hard wiring for AC power, remove knockout for conduit. For installation in drywall, use drywall anchors (included in package).
3. Connect zone wires A. CONNECT COLORED ZONE WIRES B. CONNECT THE WHITE COMMON WIRE from each ZONE valve to the corresponding ZONE number on the timer terminal block. Refer to your photo of the old timer’s wiring. to the COMMON (C) terminal. 24VAC SENS C M 1 ACCESSORY 2 3 RESET 24VAC SENS 4 C M 1 2 5 3 ACCESSORY Yellow jumper wire remains attached unless you are installing a rain sensor.
4. Connect power wires INDOOR TIMER OUTDOOR TIMER Route the transformer power cord through the conduit opening at the bottom of the unit. If you are hard wiring AC power, open power supply box. Remove WiFi module and existing power cord. Connect the two end wires on the power cord to the two 24VAC terminal connections on the timer. RESET Route new wires and attach with wire nuts. Reinstall power supply box lid and WiFi Module.
5. After timer is mounted & wired INSERT BATTERIES IN TIMER DOWNLOAD APP TO BEGIN WiFi SETUP Search and download the free “Rain Bird Mobile App”. ne Do 0% M 1P 4:2 ish t ird it Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.
6. Activate hotspot VERIFY WiFi MODULE IS READY TO CONNECT Wait 10 seconds after turning on. If the module is alternating blinking green and red, proceed to next step. If blinking red only, press button on the WiFi module to broadcast WiFi signal.
7. Complete app setup LAUNCH THE RAIN BIRD MOBILE APP Follow the App Setup Wizard to enter information about your yard and create an initial watering schedule. As a final setup, use the app’s “Water Now” function to test all zones.
For more information visit: http://wifi.rainbird.com NOTE: Detailed installation and setup manuals and other useful tips can be accessed on the Rain Bird Web site. To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 35mm from all persons and operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
