Connecting Valves and Transformer
- Route control wires between valve location and controller. Typically it is recommended that at least 1 mm diameter conductor cable be used. This type of cable is insulated for burial and is color-coded to help keep track of your connections.
- At the valves, attach the common wire to either solenoid wire of the valve. This is most commonly a white colored wire. Attach a separate control wire to the remaining solenoid wire and make a note of the color corresponding to each valve and the watering station it controls.
- Secure the wires with a waterproof wire connector to protect the connection.
- Slide down wiring compartment door to access the terminal strip area shown in the diagram.
- Route the valve wires into the cabinet. Strip 5 mm of insulation from ends of all wires.
- Secure the white valve common wire to the screw on the terminal marked C. Connect the color-coded wires from the valves to their appropriate station numbers and tighten the screws.
- For the indoor model, route transformer cable through the left side of the controller and connect the wires to the two screws marked AC.
- Before closing the compartment door make sure wires hang in the slotted areas so that the door can snap shut without damaging wires.
- For the outdoor model, transformer wires are already connected to the AC slots so all that is required is to connect primary power to the junction box from a power source.
- Remove junction box cover and attach power wires to either screw slot. Be sure to use a code approved conduit and adapter for the primary wires.
NOTE: Do not plug transformer into power source until the controller is mounted and all valves have been connected.
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