Orbit 57896 Timer Quick start manual PDF View/Download (2024)

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Do not connect to power

source until after wiring

valves to timer

TIMER

QUICK START

GUIDE

RESET

PROGRAM

RAIN DELAY

AUTO

OFF

SET

CLOCK

SET

DATE

BUDGET

HOW

OFTEN

RUN

TIME

START

TIME

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AUTO

OFF

SET

CLOCK

SET

DAY

BUDGET

HOW

OFTEN

RUN

TIME

START

TIME

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For detailed instructions on outdoor wiring, see manual page 8

Warning: Check state and local codes. Orbit recommends using a

licensed electrical contractor for outdoor wiring of timer.

Indoor

Outdoor

Clean, dry, and out of direct sunlight

Allow 9 inch clearance for the swing door

A

F

G

H

B

C

D

E

ENTER - To confirm a new setting

MANUAL - To water manually

CLEAR - To clear a setting

PROGRAM - to switch between

programs - A, B, and C

ARROW [ ] - To skip to the next

setting / watering station or move to

other programs/settings

ARROW [ ] - To go back to the

previous setting / watering station or

move to other programs/settings

RAIN DELAY - To pause operation

for 24-72 hours due to rain or other

factors

[

+

] - To increase a numeric setting

[

-

] - To decrease a numeric setting

Button Function:

I

N

O

P

J

K

L

M

AUTO - Watering mode

SET CLOCK - Set calendar and clock time

SET DATE - Year, Month, and Day

START TIME - Set time to begin watering

RUN TIME - Set watering duration for

each station

HOW OFTEN - Set frequency of

watering days

BUDGET - Adjust overall watering as

a percentage

OFF - Turn all stations off

Dial Position Function:

RESET

PROGRAM

RAIN DELAY

AUTO

OFF

SET

CLOCK

SET

DATE

BUDGET

HOW

OFTEN

RUN

TIME

START

TIME

A

B

C

F

D

E

G

H

Reset

Indicator

Swing

Out Panel

Release

5. CONNECT TO

ELECTRICAL POWER

Indoor

.

RESET

PROGRAM

RAIN DELAY

AUTO

OFF

SET

CLOCK

SET

DAY

BUDGET

HOW

OFTEN

RUN

TIME

START

TIME

Outdoor

Warning: See manual for outdoor wiring instructions

4. CONNECT VALVE WIRE

TO TERMINAL

Station 1

Push tab

upward to

release wire

Strip wire

Push in

Only connect one valve to

each terminal (station)

Turn dial to set date enter current date (+/-)

(enter or arrows will advance)

7. PROGRAM TIMER

Set Current Time

(e.g. pacific,

mountain standard)

A

Turn dial to set clock enter current time (+/-)

Set Date

B

SET

DATE

C

Set Start Time

Time to begin

watering

Turn the dial to the START TIME position. Enter one start

time using the + or – buttons followed by the ENTER button.

Note: Entering additional start times – If you want your

sprinklers to water the same area multiple times a day,

please refer to your manual.

D

Select Watering Duration

Set for each station

then press enter

Turn dial to run time enter the watering duration (+/- ) for

each station (enter or arrow to move between stations)

E

Set Watering Days

or Interval

Turn dial to how often to select watering days

(arrows to move and enter to select)

Set Auto Mode

F

Turn dial to autoyou have programmed your timer!

(See page 9 of manual for detailed instructions on programming.)

Keyhole

Pre-formed

mounting holes

No. 8 Screw

Wall

1/8"

2. MOUNT TIMER

Level

Screw through one of the

pre-formed mounting holes.

MOUNTING TEMPLATE

GABARIT D`INSTALLATION

GUIA DE COLGAR

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must be approved by the

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printed piece must meet

designated specifi cations

on this form.

dimensions:

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nished: w 9" d: 0" h 7"

© 2007 Fluid Studio. This

work is the property of Fluid

Studio, and cannot be used,

reproduced or distributed

in any way without their

express permission.

Use included mounting template to

mark screw locations.

Hang timer on screw using keyhole.

To

Timer

Wire Nut

Solenoid

Common Wire

Valve

Connect one of the two wires from each valve to the

common wire leading to the timer (usually white).

Connect the other wire from each valve to one of the

colored wires leading to the timer.

3. CONNECT SPRINKLER

VALVES TO TIMER WIRES

6. ACTIVATE BATTERY

RESET

PROGRAM

RAIN DELAY

AUTO

OFF

SET

CLOCK

SET

DATE

BUDGET

HOW

OFTEN

RUN

TIME

START

TIME

Remove plastic

strip to activate

battery

One Lithium CR2032 battery (included) is required

to retain the program in memory during power loss.

Annual replacement is recommended.

Remove the plastic strip to activate the

pre-installed battery.

Battery

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Phillips Screwdriver

Wire Strippers

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