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Gardena MaxControl 1834 Operating Instructions Manual
Summary of MaxControl 1834
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Gb f gardena ® gb operating instructions water computer f mode d’emploi programmateur d’arrosage maxcontrol art. 1834.
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2 gb gardena water computer maxcontrol translation of the original instructions from german. Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these instructions to familiarise yourself with the water computer and its proper use as well as the notes on safety. A for...
Page 3: 2. Safety Instructions
3 gb 10. Available accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 11. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 12. Service / warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4: 3. Function
4 gb setting up the water computer may only be set up vertically with the sleeve nut to the top to prevent water penetrating into the battery compartment. The minimum water output to ensure that the water computer functions correctly is 20 - 30 l / h. For example, at least 10 to 15 pieces of 2-litre...
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5 gb the water computer carries out watering fully automatically according to the set programs and can therefore also be used during holidays. Early in the morning or late in the evening, evaporation and therefore water consumption is lowest. The watering programmes are easily entered using the cont...
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6 displays display description 5 if the battery indicator begins to flash, the bat- tery is almost flat and watering programs will no longer run. Any valves that are still open are closed again even if the battery is almost flat. The battery indicator is reset as soon as you replace the battery with...
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7 d error error message for the special function if watering programs overlap. E time flashes when in input mode for the current data (hours, minutes, day of the week). F start flashes when in input mode for watering start time. The four display levels • level 1: normal display • level 2: enter the ...
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8 gb insert battery: 4. Putting your water computer into operation the water computer must only be operated with a 9 v alkali- manganese (alkaline) battery type iec 6lr61. 1. Remove controller g from the housing of the water computer. 2. Insert battery in the battery compartment h . Observe correct ...
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9 gb connect water computer : the water computer is fitted with a sleeve nut k for taps with (g 1 " ) (33.3 mm) thread. The adaptor supplied i allows the water computer to be connected to taps with a (g ³⁄₄" ) thread (26.5 mm). 1. Insert the filter j into the sleeve nut k and connect the water compu...
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10 example : program starting time watering time watering days / watering cycles prog start time run time mo tu we th fr sa so 2 nd 3 rd 1 7: 30 0 : 30 x x x 2 19 : 00 0 : 20 x x 3 22 : 30 1 : 10 x x x 4 4 : 00 0 : 15 x 5 – – 6 – – gb before you start entering the watering data in the computer we re...
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11 gb apart from scheduled watering there is also the option of including how damp the soil is or rainfall into the watering programme. Note : if the soil is damp enough, the programme will be stopped, or a programme will be prevented from starting. Manual operation is possible at all times. 1. Remo...
Page 12: 5. Programming
12 gb tip : enter watering program : to secure your water computer against theft, you can obtain the gardena anti-theft device art. No. 1815-00.791.00 from gardena service. 1. Tightly screw the clamp p complete with the screw q into the circular groove on the rear of the water computer. 2. Use clamp...
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13 gb 1. Press menu-key (not necessary if the battery has just been inserted). The hours display and time flash. 2. Set the time in hours with the + -key (example: 9 hours) and confirm with the ok-key. Time and the minutes display flash. 3. Set the time in minutes with the + -key (example: 30 minute...
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14 gb you must reset your water computer before selecting the special function (see 6. Automatic water distributor). V reset : keep + -key and ok-key pressed simultaneous for 2 seconds. Up to 6 watering programs can be inserted – or – the special function can be selected. 1. Press menu-key twice (no...
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15 gb 4. Set the hours for starting the watering time with the + -key (example: 6 hours) and confirm with the ok-key. Start time and the minutes section flash on the display. 5. Set the minutes for starting the watering time with the + -key (example: 20 minutes) and confirm with the ok-key. Run time...
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16 gb 8. (a) select watering cycle with the + -key (example: 2nd ) and confirm with the ok-key (2nd / 3rd : watering every 2nd day / 3rd day). The display returns to step 3 and the next highest program memory setting flashes. – or – 8. (b) press + -key twice and select respective watering days with ...
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17 gb 10. Select the percentage (see budget function) for the pro- grammed watering time using the + -key (e.G. 60 % run-time) and then confirm your selection by pressing the ok-key. The display moves to the normal display. Programming the water computer has now been completed, i.E. The built-in val...
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18 gb if a program has already been set on one of the 6 program memory settings, this can be modified without having to compile it from the beginning again. 1. Press menu-key twice. Program memory setting 1 flashes. 2. Press + -key to move to the next program step – or – modify program data with the...
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19 gb the amended manual opening period is stored, i.E. Each time the valve is opened manually in future the modified opening period is preset. If the manual opening period is amended to 0:00 , the valve is closed and also remains closed after the man. On/off-key is pressed (child lock). If the valv...
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20 gb with overlapping programs and identical watering days, the 1st watering starting time has priority and other programs are not initiated. The first program is run on monday, the 2 nd program is cancelled. 6. Water distributor automatic (optional) connecting the gardena water distributor automat...
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21 gbgb watering must not be carried out manually, as otherwise the programmes will no longer be correctly assigned to the outlets. If program data have already been inserted beforehand, a reset must be undertaken before the special function can be set. V keep + -key and ok-key pressed simultaneousl...
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22 gb you can alter the watering starting times and watering times pre-programmed by the water computer to meet your personal requirements. However, if you do not take into account the break times mentioned above, any changes you make are not accepted and an error message appears on the display (err...
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23 gb if the special function is activated and the soil moisture or rain sensor indicates sufficient moisture, watering is interrupted. The watering time of following watering programs is shortened to 30 seconds (display: 1 min.) until the soil moisture / rain sensor allows the watering programs to ...
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24 gb 3) 2 to 5 outlets are connected without a sensor : if fewer than 6 outlets are used, and no sensor is employed, the programmes must be programmed as usual (see 5. Programming). All programmes must have the same cycle and there must be minimum pauses of 5 minutes between the programmes so that ...
Page 25: 8. Maintenance
25 gb clean filter : the product must not be added to normal household waste. It must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations. V important: make sure that the unit is disposed of via your municipal recycling collection centre. V please return flat batteries to a gardena dealer or...
Page 26: 9. Troubleshooting
26 gb 9. Troubleshooting fault possible cause remedy no display appears battery inserted incorrectly. V check polarity markings match (+ / –). Flat battery. V insert new (alkaline) battery. Temperature on the display display appears after is higher than 60 °c. Temperature has dropped. Programs canno...
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27 gbgb fault possible cause remedy watering program is not watering program has not v read off watering program being undertaken been entered completely. And modify if necessary. (no watering) programs deactivated v activate program (prog. Off). (% run-time). Valve was opened manually v avoid possi...
Page 28: 10. Available Accessories
28 gb 10. Available accessories gardena art. No. 1188 soil moisture sensor gardena art. No. 1189 rain sensor electronic gardena art. No. 1197 water distributor automatic gardena art. No. 1815-00.791.00 anti-theft device from gardena service gardena to connect older gardena art. No. 1189-00.600.45 ad...
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29 gbgb 11. Technical data min. / max. Operating pressure : 0.5 bar / 12 bar operating temperature range : 5 °c to 50 °c flow medium : clear fresh water max. Liquid temperature : 40 °c number of program-controlled up to 6 watering cycles per day : watering duration : 1 min. To 9 hours 59 min. Batter...
Page 30: 12. Service / Warranty
30 gb 12. Service / warranty gardena guarantees this product for 2 years (from 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 followi...
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61 gb 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 o...
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62 description of the unit : water computer type : art. No.: désignation du matériel : programmateur d’arrosage type : maxcontrol référence : 1834 eu directives : year of ce marking : directives européennes : date d’apposition du marquage ce : 2014 ulm, 29.01.2014 authorised representative fait à ul...
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63 deutschland / germany gardena gmbh central service hans-lorenser-straße 40 d-89079 ulm produktfragen: (+ 49) 731 490 - 123 reparaturen: (+ 49) 731 490 - 290 service @ gardena.Com albania cobalt sh.P.K. Rr. Siri kodra 1000 tirana argentina husqvarna argentina s.A. Av.Del libertador 5954 - piso 11 ...
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64 italy husqvarna italia s.P.A. Via como 72 23868 valmadrera (lc) phone: (+ 39) 0341.203.111 info @ gardenaitalia.It japan kakuichi co. Ltd. Sumitomo realty & development kojimachi bldg., 8f 5 - 1 nibanncyo chiyoda-ku tokyo 102-0084 phone: (+ 81) 33 264 4721 m_ishihara @ kaku-ichi.Co.Jp kazakhstan ...