GARDENA

WT 1030 Art. 1825 GB Operating Instructions Water Timer electronic S Bruksanvisning Bevattningstimer electronic NL Gebruiksaanwijzing Elektronische watertimer D Gebrauchsanweisung Bewsserungsuhr electronic FIN Kyttohje Elektroninen kasteluajastin
GARDENA Water Timer electronic WT 1030
Welcome to the Garden of GARDENA.
Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these instructions to familiarise yourself with the Water Timer electronic and its proper use as well as the notes on safety. For safety reasons, children and young people under 16 as well as anyone who is not familiar with these operating instructions may not use the Water Timer. v Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.
1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Water Timer

Intended use

The GARDENA Water Timer is intended for private use in domestic and hobby gardens, exclusively for outdoor use, to control sprinklers and watering systems. The GARDENA Water Timer must not be used for industrial purposes or in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuffs, easily flammable and explosive materials.

Please note

2. For Your Safety
Warning ! v Only use the Water Timer outdoors. The water timer is not approved for indoor use. The minimum operating pressure is 1 bar, the maximum operating pressure is 12 bar. v Check the filter in the sleeve nut regularly and clean if necessary. v Do not pull the hose connected to the Water Timer and avoid tensile strain.

Contents

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Where to Use Your GARDENA Water Timer. 3 For Your Safety. 3 Function. 5 Putting Your Water Timer into Operation. 6 Operating Your Water Timer. 8 Trouble-Shooting. 12 Putting Your Water Timer Out of Operation. 13 Technical Data. 13 Service. 14

3. Function

Battery :
For functional safety reasons, only use a 9 V alkali-manganese (alkaline) battery type IEC 6LR61. The Water Timer will only run for approx. 1 year if the new alkaline battery has a nominal voltage of at least 9 V. v Check the battery before you buy it. To prevent water entering the battery compartment, the Water Timer must only be mounted in a perpendicular position with the sleeve nut pointing upwards. After you have selected the watering program, the Water Timer opens at the selected starting time. To avoid getting wet when operating the Water Timer, connect the hose or turn off the tap before selecting the program. Alternatively, the control unit can be removed for programming. The max. temperature for the water is 40 C. v Only use clear fresh water.
Control knob and OK button :

"

Putting your Water Timer into operation :

! "

Control knob Control knob pointer OK button
The GARDENA Water Timer electronic allows you to set different watering cycles for different watering times independent of whether you are using a sprinkler, a sprinkler system installation or driphead watering system to irrigate your garden. Your Water Timer electronic will water your garden completely automatically according to the program you choose. You can set the timer to water your garden early in the morning or late at night when water evaporates the least, or while you are away on holiday. You simply program the time (to the nearest hour), watering starting time / duration and cycle by turning the pointer " of the control knob ! to the correct time and pressing the OK button. The Water Timer opens at the starting time you have selected. The 3 LEDs Time, Start Time and Frequency flash to indicate that the battery is flat. v Replace the battery (see 4. Operation Inserting the Battery).

Water flow :

Battery status display :

The functional safety of the water timer depends on the capability of the battery. If you change the battery the program is not saved. You must reprogram the Water Timer (see 5. Operation).
Connecting your Water Timer :
Even if the battery is almost empty, the Water Timer ensures that an open valve is always closed since less energy is required to close the valve than to open it. The Water Timer is fitted with a sleeve nut 4 for taps with a 33.3 mm (G1) thread. The adapter supplied 5 allows the Water Timer to be connected to taps with a 26.5 mm (G ) thread. Connecting the Water Timer to taps with a 33.3 mm (G1) thread : 1. Screw the sleeve nut 4 of the Water Timer onto the thread of the tap by hand (do not use pliers). 2. Screw the threaded tap connector 6 onto the Water Timer. Connecting the Water Timer to taps with a 26,5 mm (G ) thread : 1. Screw the adapter 5 onto the tap by hand (do not use pliers). 2. Screw the sleeve nut 4 of the Water Timer onto the thread of the adapter 5 by hand (do not use pliers). 3. Screw the threaded tap connector 6 onto the Water Timer.
4. Putting Your Water Timer into Operation

Inserting the battery :

1. Press the release button 1 and remove the control unit the housing of the Water Timer. 2. Insert the battery 3 in the battery compartment. Pay attention to the polarity P (+/ markings). 3. Re-attach the control unit 2 to the housing. Make sure you exchange the battery at the right time to prevent the Water Timer failing due to a low battery when you are away for longer periods of time.

2 from

Make sure that the time the battery has been in operation and the time you are planning to be away does not add up to more than a year. 7
Installing the anti-theft protection (optional) :
To protect your Water Timer against theft, the GARDENA AntiTheft Protection Art. No. 1815-00.791.00 is available from the GARDENA Service. 1. Fasten the bracket 7 to the back of the Water Timer using the screw 8. 2. The bracket can be used to attach a chain, for example. The screw cannot be loosened once it has been screwed in. Setting the time of day : 2. Set the time on the inner light-grey scale by turning the control knob and confirm the time you have selected by pressing the OK button (e.g.: 10:00 am).
The Start Time LED flashes.

7 5. Operation

Setting the watering program :
The Water Timer control unit 2 can be removed. This allows you to set the watering program somewhere other than where the Water Timer is to be used. The time of day and watering starting time are entered to the nearest hour. 1. Turn the control knob to OFF and confirm by pressing the OK button. The program stored in the memory is overwritten.

Setting the watering starting time : 3. Set the watering starting time on the inner light-grey scale by turning the control knob and confirm the time you have selected by pressing the OK button (e.g.: 20:00).
The Frequency LED flashes.
Setting the Watering Cycle : 4. Set the watering cycle on the outer grey scale (Frequency Hours / Days) using the control knob and confirm your selection by press-ing the OK button (e.g.: 12 hour cycle).

The Time LED flashes.

The Run Time LED flashes.
Setting the Watering Time : 5. Set the watering time on the outer black scale (Run Time Minutes) using the control knob and confirm your selection by pressing the OK button (e.g.: 30 minutes).

Manual watering (ON) :

On especially hot days the programmed watering cycle is sometimes insufficient. You can then turn on your sprinkler or irrigation system manually. The program you have set remains unchanged. v Turn the control knob to ON. The valve opens for 30 minutes independent of the set program. To activate the set program again, you must reset the watering time to the time originally set.
The program you have selected is now active.
Bad-weather function (OFF) : Changing the watering time :
On hot or cooler days you can change the watering time before the program starts without having to re-enter the time of day, watering starting time or watering cycle. 1. Select the changed watering time on the outer black scale (Run Time Minutes) by turning the control knob. (e.g.: 20 minutes). The Run Time LED flashes. 2. Confirm the watering time you have selected by pressing the OK button.
On rainy days the programmed watering cycle is often unnecessary. You can therefore stop the programmed watering cycle (bad-weather function). The program you have set remains unchanged. v Turn the control knob to OFF. The valve closes and remains closed, independent of the watering cycle you have set. To reactivate the set program, you must first reset the watering time.
The changed watering time is now active.

6. Trouble-Shooting

Fault Not able to open the Water Timer manually using ON / OFF. Watering not initiated. Possible cause Battery capacity too low (3 LED s flash). Tap turned off. Control knob turned to Frequency or ON / OFF. Battery capacity too low 3 LEDs flash). Data input / changes made while the program was starting or immediately before. Tap turned off. Battery flat after working for a short time. The battery you inserted is not an alkaline battery. Remedy v Insert a new alkaline battery. v Turn on tap. v Turn the control knob to Run Time Minutes. v Insert a new alkaline battery. v Input data or make changes before or after the starting times you have chosen. v Turn on tap. v Use an alkaline battery.

7. Putting Your Water Timer Out of Operation
Disposing of flat batteries :
v Please return flat batteries to a GARDENA dealer or dispose of them properly at your nearest recycling centre. Only dispose of batteries when they are flat. v Store your Water Timer in a dry place away from frost before the first frost sets in.

Storage / Wintering :

8. Technical Data
Min. / max. operating pressure : Flow medium : Max. water temperature : Number of program-controlled watering cycles per day: Watering cycles per week : Watering time per program : 1 bar / 12 bar Clean fresh water 40 C Up to 3 Every day, every 2nd, 3rd or 7th day 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 120, 150 or 180 minutes 1 x 9 V alkali-manganese (alkaline) type IEC 6LR61 Approx. 1 year 13
If you have any other problems with your Water Timer, please contact GARDENA Service. Battery: Running time : 12

9. Service

Warranty
GARDENA honours the guarantee legally required for this product (starting from the date of purchase). This guarantee covers all serious defects of the unit that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. Under warranty we will either replace the unit or repair it free of charge if the following conditions apply: The unit must have been handled properly and in keeping with the requirements of the operating instructions. Neither the purchaser or a non-authorised third party have attempted to repair the unit. Faults which occur as a result of incorrectly installed or leaking batteries are not covered by the guarantee. This manufacturers guarantee does not affect the users existing warranty claims against the dealer / seller. If you have any problems with your Water Timer, please contact our Customer Service or return the defective unit together with a short description of the problem directly to one of the GARDENA Service Centres listed on the back of this leaflet.

Product Liability

We expressly point out that, in accordance with the product liability law, we are not liable for any damage caused by our units if it is due to improper repair or if parts exchanged are not original GARDENA parts or parts approved by us, and, if the repairs were not carried out by a GARDENA Service Centre or an authorised specialist. The same applies to spare parts and accessories.
EU Certificate of Conformity
The undersigned GARDENA Kress + Kastner GmbH Hans-Lorenser-Str. 40 D-89079 Ulm hereby certifies that, when leaving our factory, the unit indicated below is in accordance with the harmonised EU guidelines, EU standards of safety and product specific standards. This certificate becomes void if the unit is modified without our approval. Description of the unit : Art. No. : EU directives : Water Timer electronic WT Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 / 336 / EC Directive 93 / 68 / EC 2001 Ulm, 20.07.2001

Year of CE marking :

Thomas Heinl Technical Dept. Manager
Deutschland GARDENA Kress + Kastner GmbH GARDENA Service Hans-Lorenser-Strae 40 D-89079 Ulm Produktfragen: (07 31) 490 - 123 Reparaturen: (07 31) 490 - 290 Argentina Argensem S.A. Venezuela 1075 (1618) El Talar - Buenos Aires Australia NYLEX Corporation Ltd. 25 - 29 Nepean Highway P.O. Box 68 Mentone, Victoria 3194 Austria GARDENA sterreich Ges. m.b.H. Stettnerweg 11-Korneuburg Belgium MARKT (Belgium) NV/ SA Sterrebeekstraat Zaventem
Brazil M. Cassab Av. das Naes Unidas, 20.882 Santo Amaro, CEP 04795-000 So Paulo - S.P. Bulgaria / . Canada GARDENA Canada Ltd. 100, Summerlea Road Brampton, Ontario Canada L6T 4X3 Chile Antonio Martinic Y CIA. LTDA. Gilberto Fuenzalida 185 Loc. Las Condes - Santiago de Chile Costa Rica Compania Exim Euroiberoamericana S.A. 350 Sur del Automercado Los Yoses San Pedro
Cyprus FARMOKIPIKI LTD P.O. Box 7098 74, Digeni Akrita Ave. 1641 Nicosia Czech Republic GARDENA spol. s.r.o. Ripsk Brno Denmark GARDENA Danmark A / S Naverland Glostrup Finland Habitec Oy Martinkylntie Vantaa France GARDENA France Service Aprs-Vente BP ROISSY CDG Cedex
Great Britain GARDENA UK Ltd. 27- 28 Brenkley Way Blezard Business Park Seaton Burn Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 6DS Greece Agrokip G. Psomadopoulos & Co. 20, Lykourgou str. Kallithea - Athens Hungary GARDENA Magyarorszg Kft. Ksmrk utca Budapest Iceland Heimilistaeki hf Saetun 8 P.O. Box Reykjavik Republic of Ireland Michael McLoughlin & Sons Hardware Limited Long Mile Road Dublin 12
Italy GARDENA Italia S.r.l. Via Donizetti Lainate (Mi) Japan KAKUDAI Mfg. Co. Ltd. 1- 4 - 4, Itachibori Nishi-ku Osaka 550 Luxembourg Magasins Jules Neuberg Grand Rue 30 Case Postale No. 12 Luxembourg 2010 Netherlands MARKT (Holland) BV Postbus AE Weesp Neth. Antilles Jonka Enterprises N.V. Sta. Rosa Weg 196 P.O. Box 8200 Curaao

New Zealand NYLEX New Zealand Limited Private Bag 94001 South Auckland Mail Centre 10 Offenhauser Drive East Tamaki, Manukau Norway GARDENA Norge A / S Postboks Skjetten Poland GARDENA Polska Sp. z o.o. Szymanw 9 d 05 - 532 Baniocha Portugal MARKT (Portugal), Lda. Recta da Granja do Marqus Edif. GARDENA Algueiro 2725-596 Mem Martins Russia / . cc c
Singapore Variware Holland Road Shopping Centre 227-A 1st Fl., Unit 29 Holland Avenue Singapore 1027 Slowenia / Croatia Silk d.o.o. Trgovina Brodie Trzin South Africa GARDENA South Africa (Pty.) Ltd. P.O. Box 11534 Vorna Valley 1686
Spain ANMI Andreu y Miriam S.A. Calle Pere IV, Barcelona Sweden GARDENA Svenska AB Box Malm Switzerland GARDENA Kress + Kastner AG Bitziberg Bachenblach
Ukraine / . 50. 01033 Turkey
Dost Di Ticaret Mmessillik A. Yeilbalar Mah. Bakent Cad. No. 26 Pendik - stanbul
USA GARDENA 3085 Shawnee Drive Winchester, VA 22604
1825-28.960.01/ 0012 GARDENA Kress + Kastner GmbH Postfach 27 47, D - 89070 Ulm http: //www.gardena.com