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Rain Bird isa 300/400 Installation, Programming, And Operation Manual

Summary of isa 300/400

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    Isa 300 / 400 sprinkler timer installation, programming, and operation guide rain bird irrigation corporation technical services: 800-247-3782 • http://www.Rainbird.Com.

  • Page 2: Special Upgrade Offer

    Special upgrade offer save an extra 15% off new sprinkler timers and irrigation controllers at the rain bird online store.* enter discount code: upgrade15 at checkout to save an extra 15% off* * additional discount not valid on clearance items, bundles or store specials. Discount applies to controll...

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    Contents introduction .............................. 1 isa timer features and benefits............. 1 timer stations ......................................... 2 isa timer controls and indicators .......... 3 install timer ............................... 4 select location ...............................

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    English page 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 page 1 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer introduction thank you for purchasing a rain bird isa 300 / 400 series sprinkler timer. Isa timers provide simple prog...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 2 page 2 page 2 page 2 page 2 timer stations most sprinkler systems divide the yard into “stations” (also called “zones”). You can program each stat...

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    English page 3 page 3 page 3 page 3 page 3 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer isa timer controls and indicators this illustration shows the programming controls on the face of the isa sprinkler ti...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 4 page 4 page 4 page 4 page 4 install timer before installing your isa sprinkler timer, make sure you have the following tools and equipment: • phil...

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    English page 5 page 5 page 5 page 5 page 5 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer mount timer screw two #10 screws into the wall 4¾'' (120 mm) apart. Leave 1 8 '' to ¼'' (3,2 to 6,4 mm) of each screw ...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 6 page 6 page 6 page 6 page 6 note ::::: when replacing the battery, do not unplug the transformer or you will lose all programmed information. If t...

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    English page 7 page 7 page 7 page 7 page 7 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer connect field wiring select proper wire for wire runs of less than 800 feet, use 18-gauge color-coded, multi-strand, d...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 8 page 8 page 8 page 8 page 8 remove the timer’s lower access cover by gently prying out the cover at the slots on the left and right sides of the t...

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    English page 9 page 9 page 9 page 9 page 9 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer after connecting all valve wires, replace the timer’s lower access cover. Note ::::: to save water and money, you can ...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 10 page 10 page 10 page 10 page 10 connect the color-coded “hot” wire from the master valve or pump start relay to the timer terminal screw marked “...

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    English page 11 page 11 page 11 page 11 page 11 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer connect transformer after installing the battery and connecting the field wires, you are ready to connect the tim...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 12 page 12 page 12 page 12 page 12 plug the transformer into an electrical outlet. The display flashes the hour digits and “off.” note::::: if the d...

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    English page 13 page 13 page 13 page 13 page 13 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer program timer programming is the process of telling the timer when and how long you want to water. The timer open...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 14 page 14 page 14 page 14 page 14 set current time and day you must set the current time and day the first time you program the timer, and after an...

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    English page 15 page 15 page 15 page 15 page 15 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer select a program (isa models 406 & 408 only) isa timer models 406 and 408 have two programs, a and b. Each progra...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 16 page 16 page 16 page 16 page 16 for your convenience, the isa sprinkler timer has six pre-set watering schedules (“c” and 1 – 5). The pre-set sch...

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    English page 17 page 17 page 17 page 17 page 17 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer select a pre-set schedule turn the dial to pre-set schedules . “c” flashes in the display. Press v or v to displa...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 18 page 18 page 18 page 18 page 18 if you want the pre-set schedule you selected to water on its default days and time(s), just turn the dial to aut...

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    English page 19 page 19 page 19 page 19 page 19 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer modify a pre-set schedule to modify a pre-set schedule, you must first “select” it as described on page 17. You c...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 20 page 20 page 20 page 20 page 20 press v to move to the next day of the week. Press v or v to turn watering off or on for that day. Repeat steps 3...

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    English page 21 page 21 page 21 page 21 page 21 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer set schedule start time(s) turn the dial to custom schedule — starts . Start time 1 flashes in the display. You c...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 22 page 22 page 22 page 22 page 22 press v and the time of start 1 flashes. Press v or v to set the start time you want. You can set start times in ...

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    English page 23 page 23 page 23 page 23 page 23 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer to change the watering duration of any station, press v or v until the desired station number flashes in the disp...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 24 page 24 page 24 page 24 page 24 view pre-set schedule information if you wish, you can use this procedure to view the default watering informatio...

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    English page 25 page 25 page 25 page 25 page 25 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer press v . Station 1 flashes and the display shows the watering duration set for station 1. Press v . Station 2 fl...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 26 page 26 page 26 page 26 page 26 operating the timer turn the timer on and off to set the timer to automatic operation, turn the dial to auto / ru...

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    English page 27 page 27 page 27 page 27 page 27 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer run a system test the isa sprinkler timer has a built-in test program that will run each station in sequence for ...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 28 page 28 page 28 page 28 page 28 note ::::: the “sprinklers on” symbol will appear in the display whenever the system is watering (i.E., during no...

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    English page 29 page 29 page 29 page 29 page 29 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer manually run a program or single station if an area needs extra watering, you can manually run individual station...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 30 page 30 page 30 page 30 page 30 for dual program models (isa 406 and 408), manual operation will run the program (a or b) that appears in the lef...

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    English page 31 page 31 page 31 page 31 page 31 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer note ::::: to stop a manual cycle after it has started, turn the dial to rain / off for five seconds. When the “s...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 32 page 32 page 32 page 32 page 32 the watering percentage feature (sometimes called “water budgeting”) lets you increase or decrease the watering d...

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    English page 33 page 33 page 33 page 33 page 33 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer press the v or v buttons to select the desired watering percentage. Turn the dial back to the auto / run position...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 34 page 34 page 34 page 34 page 34 troubleshooting symptom cause correction electrical issues 1. Lcd display is blank, or flashes “ac off,” and the ...

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    English page 35 page 35 page 35 page 35 page 35 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer symptom cause correction electrical issues 3. Fuse blows as soon as the timer is plugged in. A. Faulty transforme...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 36 page 36 page 36 page 36 page 36 symptom cause correction watering issues 5. Automatic and manual cycles do not begin watering. A. Water source no...

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    English page 37 page 37 page 37 page 37 page 37 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer symptom cause correction watering issues 6. Watering occurs at the wrong start times on auto / run. The wrong pre...

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 38 page 38 page 38 page 38 page 38 symptom cause correction watering issues 9. A single station does not shut off after watering. Valve may be stuck...

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    English page 39 page 39 page 39 page 39 page 39 isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer notes.

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    English isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer page 40 page 40 page 40 page 40 page 40 notes.

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    Notes isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler t isa series sprinkler timer imer imer imer imer p pp ppage 41 age 41 age 41 age 41 age 41.

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    Note : this irrigation timer generates radio frequency energy and may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b computing device in accordance with the specifications in subpart j of part 15 of fcc rules, which are...