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v Installation Procedures

Indoor Timer Installation

........................... 2

Connecting the Valves

............................... 2

Connecting a Pump Start Relay

................. 3

Connecting the Plug-in Transformer

.......... 3

Outdoor Timer Installation

........................ 4

Preparing the Timer Cabinet

...................... 4

Installing the Cabinet

................................. 4

Connecting the Valves

............................... 5

Connecting a Pump Start Relay

................. 6

Connecting the Power Source

................... 6

Connecting a Rain Sensor (optional)

....... 7

ECXTRA Scheduling Advisor Installation

and Use ....................................................... 8

v Basic Timer Operations

To Set or Change Time/Date: .................... 9

To Change a Watering Day Schedule:

...........9

Calendar Day Schedule ..................................9

Interval Schedule

..........................................10

Odd or Even Date Schedule

.........................10

Day Exclusion

...............................................10

Turn Program Off

..........................................11

To Change Program Start Times:

................11

To Change Zone Run Times:

.......................12

To Turn the Timer Off

....................................12

Manual Operations

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Operating Programs Manually

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Manual Program Controls

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Operating Zones Manually

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Rain Delay Feature

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Season Adjust Feature

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Electromagnetic Compatibility

.....................15

The Toro Promise

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Zone Description/Location

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Installation and Operation

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Installation and Operation v Installation Procedures Indoor Timer Installation............................ 2 Connecting the Valves................................ 2 Connecting a Pump Start Relay.................. 3 Connecting the Plug-in Transformer........... 3 Outdoor Timer Installation......................... 4 Preparing the Timer Cabinet....................... 4 Installing the Cabinet.................................. 4 Connecting the Valves................................
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Indoor Timer Installation Connecting the Valves IMPORTANT: The ECXTRA Indoor model is not weather resistant and must be installed in a sheltered area. 1. Select a location for the timer within 4′ (1.2m) . of an electrical outlet. Make sure the outlet is . not controlled by a light switch. 1. Route the valve control wires between the valves and the timer. 2. Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the timer housing by pulling the lower edge of the bracket away and down from the timer housing.
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4. Route the wire cable into the timer through the large opening in the base of the housing or through PVC conduit (if installed). Strip insulation back 3/8″ (10mm) from all cable wires. Note: The zone modules have quick-release wire terminals. To attach wires, simply raise the lever, insert the stripped wire, and press the lever down to secure. 5. Secure the valve common wire to the terminal labeled COM. Connect the individual zone valve wires to the appropriate zone module terminals.
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Outdoor Timer Installation Installing the Cabinet Preparing the Timer Cabinet 1. For safe, reliable operation, select an installation site which will provide the following conditions: • Protection from irrigation spray, exposure to direct sun during the hottest hours, wind and snow. • Access to a grounded power source which is not controlled by a light switch or utilized by a high current load appliance, such as a refrigerator or air conditioner.
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. Install 1/2″ (13mm) conduit for input power wires and 3/4″ (19mm) conduit for valve wires. Note: After installation, store the Quick Start guide on the inside of the cabinet door. Connecting the Valves 1. Route the valve wires or wire cable from the valves, into the timer cabinet. Note: The snap-in wire connectors accept 14 to 18 gauge (1mm2) wire. Using direct-burial irrigation cable is recommended.
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Connecting a Pump Start Relay Note: Connecting a master valve or pump start relay is optional and may not be required for your sprinkler system. Caution: To prevent timer damage, do not connect the timer directly to the pump starter. A 24 VAC, 0.3A (max) relay must be used. 1. For pump relay wires, install a 1/2″ (13mm) conduit adapter and conduit. 2. Connect a wire pair to the pump relay terminals and route the cable through the conduit and into the timer housing. 3.
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4. Replace the transformer compartment cover. 5. Apply power to the timer. Note: The display will begin flashing 12:00 am. Press any button to halt flashing. Connecting a Rain Sensor (optional) A rain sensor is a remote device that can be connected directly to your ECXTRA to automatically interrupt watering during rain.
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ECXTRA Scheduling Advisor Installation and Use TM Minimum PC System Requirements *Windows® 98, SE, 2000 or XP operating system, one USB Port, CD-R drive, 800 MHz Intel® . (or equivalent) processor, 64 MB RAM, 40 MB available hard disk space, 1024 X 768, 16-bit color monitor. 1. Launch Windows. 2. Place the provided ECXTRA CD into the . CD-R drive. Windows will automatically launch the installation setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
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Basic ECXTRA Timer Operations To Change a Watering Day Schedule: To Set or Change Time/Date: 1. Turn the control dial to the . current time/day position. Calendar Schedule 2. To adjust the flashing portion of the display, press the +/on or –/off button. 3. Press the next button. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the following current information: minutes, year, month, and day. 5. Return the control dial to run . 1. Turn the control dial to the . watering days position. 2.
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To Change a Watering Day Schedule (continued): Interval Schedule 1. Turn the control dial to the. watering days position. 2. Set the programs switch as necessary. to select the desired program. 3. Press the +/on or –/off button to. select Int. 4. Press the next button. 5. To select the Interval number (1–7), . press the +/on or –/off button. 6. Press the next button. 7. To select the Interval start day, . press the +/on or –/off button. 8. Return the control dial to run 10 ..
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3. Press the next button as needed to display d E. The currently eligible days of the week will be displayed and . su (Sunday) will begin flashing. 4. To exclude Sunday from the watering schedule, press the –/off button. To keep Sunday and skip to the next day, press the +/on button; mo (Monday) will now begin flashing. Continue to exclude or skip each day of the week as needed. Turn Program Off 1. Turn the control dial to the . watering days position. 2. Set the programs switch as needed .
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8. Press the next button. The next program start time number will begin flashing. 9. To review or change another start time, return to step 3. 10. Return the control dial to run . To Change Zone Run Times: 1. Turn the control dial to the. set zone times position. 2. Set the programs switch as needed to select the desired program. 3. Zone number 1 will be flashing and its current run time or OFF will be shown. . To select a different zone number, press the +/on or –/off button. 4.
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Manual Program Controls Manual Operations Operating Programs Manually Note: Watering programs (A, B and C) can be operated individually or set to run consecutively in alphabetical order. 1. Ensure the control dial is in the run position. 2. Position the programs switch to select a program you wish to start. 3. Press the manual start button two times. 4. To place additional programs in queue, repeat steps 2 and 3.
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Operating Zones Manually 1. Return the control dial to run Rain Delay Feature . 2. Position the programs switch as needed to select the program with the assigned zone(s). 3. Press the manual start button. 4. The first zone assigned to the program will begin flashing. To select this zone, press the +/on button. To skip this zone, press the –/off button. Continue selecting any additional zones in this manner. 5. Press the manual start button. 6.
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Season Adjust Feature Electromagnetic Compatibility Note: Prior to using the Season Adjust feature for the first time, refer to the ECXTRA User’s Guide for additional important operating information. 1. Turn the control dial to the season position. adjust 2. Set the programs switch to select the desired program. 3. Press the +/on or –/off until the desired adjustment value (10% to 200%) is . flashing. 4. Return the control dial to run .
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The Toro Promise - Limited One-year Warranty The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrants, to the owner against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for failure of products not manufactured by them even though such products may be sold or used in conjunction with Toro products.