Genie Sprinkler LM-12 User's Manual
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1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device pursuant to FCC Rules In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equip ment or shielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment A James Hardie Product Product Inquiries and Repairs Part No 769301 1 800 231 5117 01994 James Hardie2. When new from the factory A default program has been installed in PROGRAM A for your convenience This program is set to water all valves for 10 minutes every day at 4 00 AM If this program works for your system simply set the time and day and you are finished However if you would like to customize your LAWN MASTER with your own unique programs erase this default program by following the simple steps provided below VALVE Ol 10 MIN VALVE DI ERASE PROGRAMMED INFORMATION Set the dial to Special Features Press the Next button until Erase is displayed Press button display will show Confirm Press button again display will show Done You may now program LAWN MASTER with custom programs using the instructions on the following pages ERASE SET CLOCK TIME amp DAY Sra Of of mida Set the dial to SET TIME 8 DAY Manual Override Peated HOUR The hour will flash on the display Semi Automatic Ji Push the or button to change Special Faturas O Asya m Water HOUR System Adjustment MINUTES Push the NEXT button to go to MINUTES Push the or button to change MINUTES AM PM Push the NEXT button to go to the AM PM function Push the or button to select choice MONTH Push the NEXT button display will show DATE The month will be flashing Push the or button to change MONTH on Next off DAY Push the NEXT button to go to DAY 6 e Push the or to
3. valve will be ON a To set Turn the DIAL to WATERING DURATION ee System Adjustment disolav will show Valve 1 then Off Push the button to set desired time Push the button to set valve off Push the NEXT button to set next valve and repeat steps until all valves are set page 5 Master Valve A master valve or pump start is sometimes used in systems When selected ON the controller provides constant output to that Q O O terminal when valves are on See MASTER VALVE HOOK UP page 6 The LAWN MASTER allows you to select this option IN on each program The default is OFF for all programs To select your master valve ON Press NEXT until MASTER is displayed after last valve Push ON to activate push OFF to turn OFF MASTER AUTO START TIME This sets the TIME OF DAY you wish to water Each start time will start a cycle running each valve one at a time for their programmed watering duration starting with the first valve and continuing until the last valve has completed its watering To set Turn the dial to AUTO START TIMES The display will show START A1 To set the desired time push button until desired time is displayed Pushing the button will CANCEL that start time On Next Off o o START Al Manual Override Semi Automatic 10 OTHER START TIMES To water more than once a day On Next Olt Press NEXT to set a second or third START
4. change DAY YEAR Push the NEXT button to go to YEAR Push the or to change YEAR page 4 PROGRAMS Lawn Master provides 3 different PROGRAMS to allow custom watering of your landscaping All three programs will run regardless of Program Switch position Be careful not to over program or accidentally start watering everything at the same time You may not have enough water pressure to operate more than one zone at a time Do a little planning before you start refer to our sample watering plan below using your own landscape and lay out your optimum watering plan based on your plant s needs Your local nursery is an excellent source of information When you finish programming write out your watering plan or programs on the back of your instruction envelope located inside your controller door Each program turns on each valve in sequence one after the other starting at your programmed start time on the days you have selected and ends when the last valve with watering duration is finished SAMPLE WATERING PLAN WATER PROGRAM_ VALVE DESCRIPTION DURATION START DAYS A 1 Front lawn 15 min 5 00AM Odd 2 Back yard 15 min 3 Side yard 10 min B 4 Trees drip 2 hrs 5 00PM Mon Cc 5 Garden 5 min 4 00AM Everyday 7 00AM AUTO PROGRAMMING 1 Select Program A B or C ABG 2 Each PROGRAM selected D must follow these steps Program Watering Duration o 1 This sets the amount of TIME each Manual Overido
5. AL FEATURES select PROGRAM Program display will show Review Push the button display will scroll all programmed information REVIEW OTHER DIAL FUNCTIONS SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT Dial in this position for simple seasonal adjustment of all your valve s watering duration When weather conditions return to normal this adjustment can be returned to normal 100 This change will not permanently change your original programs To use ku Select the PROGRAM you wish to adjust peer JIET Set the dial to SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT rutin watering This indicates all valves will water at 100 G of their watering duration ene harman jaa Use the or button to adjust the display Special Femures O Amps Warr will show selected change Sm ln After adjusting return the dial to AUTO Note Below 100 for less watering Above 100 for more watering 00 is off Auto SPECIAL FEATURES smmot Me Day This position has three functions In this position you may erase all programmed information pagos review all l programmed information page or set your Sensor page TITTA 8 Special Features OA ays to Water System Adjustment page 7 MANUAL OPERATION SEMI AUTOMATIC This position will let you water your normal program cycle at any time Each valve s WATER DURATION will be operated for the program selected Set dial to SEMI AUTOMATIC P
6. Lawn Genie Three Program Hybrid Controller LM 6 LM 9 LM 12 6 Valve ABC ID Program Set Time amp D e ay Manual Override Semi Automatic OPERATOR S MANUAL James Hardie Irrigation TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Begin Introduction a A veil ad 1 Special Feat res iii aan a 1 Installation Installation 2 Wiring Valves 2 Connecting Wires To Controller ne nennennenznnnnennnnennznnennnn nn enennnn nn nn 3 Installing Battery aaa aoe 3 Transformer Gonnectioni tica ii 3 Getting Started Default Program sissies ew ae eda ce eee 4 Erase Progra Mi isis 4 Setting Time 4 Day viii a ern aie a ai ened 4 PLOMO e 5 Sample Watering Plan Lo menennennnznnzznznnzznenmnznnznnenmaninzrrninanrnnrninnnn rninn 5 Auto Program ig a is i A A 5 O 6 Setting Days To Water s s ssiniiin ei pe caa 6 A a e ra nedve astida det a Other Dial FUNCIONS sevi 7 Special Features RI Manual Operation Semi Automatic Operation iii ended inee Manual Overrides uo d ea Svstem Oui Sensor Override Additional Information Froubleshootiti sirean E 9 Back Up Protection Ma e dedo ed 10 Thank you for purchasing the LAWN MASTER from Hardie Irrigation SPECIAL FEATURES Convenient Operation Full Automatic Semi Automatic or Manual operation for controlling any watering need Landscape Saver The unique ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER in LAWN MAS
7. Make sure dial is not in SYSTEM OFF 3 Verify program Review program page x 4 Make sure common wire and valve wire are connected 5 Check solenoid and valve bleed tube 6 Check for shorted valve refer to Controller Displays SHORT 7 Check RAIN SENSOR status page 8 set to OFF I Note valve number flashing 2 Examine wiring connections for breaks or bad connections Repair and reconnect 3 Examine solenoid for shorted connections Repair and reconnect 4 Make sure solenoid rating does not exceed capacitv of controller 5 To reset set dial to AUTO or press anv button page 9 BACK UP PROTECTION Lawn Master has been designed to insure operation of the controller in the event of unexpected electrical disturbances power loss or valve failure MEMORY PROTECTION Your programs are stored in a unique electronic device called Non Volatile Memory This protects your programs from being lost when electrical power is disturbed even without connecting a battery CIRCUIT PROTECTION Lawn Master electronics are protected from electrical disturbances such as large transient voltages and static discharge ELECTRONIC FUSE Lawn Master is protected with an electronic circuit breaker If the electronics detect a short circuit at one of the valves that valve will be shut off automatically The display will show SHORT The controller will continue operating the remaining valves as programmed After you repair the valv
8. TER will check for valve failure If a short is detected the controller will display SHORT and override that valve while continuing to water the remaining valves Program Saver Advanced microprocessor electronics for protecting program memory will keep the program during power failures even when there is no battery back up Circuit Saver Circuit protection from surge and other transient situations Power Saver Ultra low power use during operation also provides extended life during back up battery operation The 9V battery will keep time accurately for up to 60 days without main power source Battery will last between 2 4 years under normal conditions Water Saver The system Adjustment feature lets you simply adjust watering duration for temporary seasonal adjustments Waste 6 Valve ABC ay Program Watering O Duration Special Features Days to Water System Adjustment page 1 INSTALLATION Note LAWN MASTER is for indoor installation only Do not plug transformer into the same outlet as other high power devices such as garage door opener power tools etc 1 Select an indoor location near a 110 volt outlet to mount your controller Avoid using an outlet that is controlled with an on off switch Mount approximately 48 from floor 2 Controller should not be exposed to water or operated at temperatures below 14 deg or above 113 deg Fahrenheit 3 Screw a No 8 screw int
9. TIME O E Repeat the above steps for each START TIME DAYS TO WATER A E This sets the DAYS of the week you wish to water 7 sia There are 4options you may use for convenience Push ie NEXT repeatedly to display options press NEXT to Select semi automatic o Y Aa Start the one that you prefer nar BON System Adjustmant 2 EVEN This option will water only EVEN days of the month jury Push ON to select SMTWT EF 5 On Next Off EWEN OFF 20406 6 o ROO 1100 12 Q 14 O X 160 18 20 Q 2 Manual Override Days to Water 1 ODD This option will water only ODD days of the month Automatically skips the 31st day of the month Push ON to select DA OED page 6 3 SKIP You may select an interval from l 30 days to water For example to water once every 10 days push the button SKIP OFF until display shows 10 This option does not relate to the days of the month or week Sm Necar 4 DAYS OF THE WEEK Push ON to activate DAYS push O O NEXT to sequence through the individual days Use the button to select the day Use the button to eliminate that day GAYS OFF Your programming is now completed for PROGRAM A If you wish to use your other programs move PROGRAM switch to position B or C and repeat the programming steps starting on page 8 Now return to the Auto Position During operation B all running valves will scroll on the display ABC REVIEW To REVIEW your entire program D Set dial to SPECI
10. e set dial to AUTO WARRANTY Limited Warranty Hardie Irrigation warrants to its customers that Lawn Master be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from date of purchase We will replace free of charge the defective part or parts found to be defective under normal use and service for a period of three years after purchase proof of purchase required We reserve the right to inspect the defective part prior to replacement Hardie Irrigation will not be responsible for consequential or incidental cost or damages caused by product failure For additional assistance call our Customer Service Hot line at l 800 231 5117 page 10 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
11. o wall leaving approximately 1 8 exposed Use a plastic anchor sleeve if wall is plaster board or masonry 4 Slip the keyhole in the back of the controller over the exposed screw 5 Screw No 8 screws through the holes at the bottom of the controller case to secure WIRING THE VALVES Connect your valves to the controller with 20 gauge plastic jacketed wire If distance from controller to valves is longer than 700 feet use 16 gauge Thermostat wire is available in 4 and 7 strand colored wires You may bury wire in the ground being careful to avoid locations which can be disturbed by digging Use of UF wire is recommended for underground wiring Extra protection is possible by pulling the wires through PVC water pipe All wire connections should be made using water proof connectors page 2 CONNECTING THE WIRES TO THE CONTROLLER Remove lower panel covering turn up and over Line up terminal identification area with terminal screws as shown below Connect the wire from valve number 1 to terminal slot number 1 connect the wire from valve number 2 to terminal slot number 2 and so on until all valves are connected Connect the COMMON wire from the valves to the terminal marked COMM f using a MASTER VALVE or PUMP START see below Back side of lower panel Terminal identification area E mw SS Terminals S ITIASSISGWUX Master Valve Pump Start Hook Up In cases where a pump is to controlled bv the Master Valve
12. output DO NOT drive the pump directiv from the controller The Master Valve Terminal must be connected to the coil of a 24 VAC relay Lawn Genie Pump Relays are relay part no L30000W The pump latch relay should be set up by an electrician so that a switch closure will activate the latch relay coil turning on the pump The switch contacts of the relay should be connected to control the latch relay coil see figure The relay should be mounted at least 5 feet from the controller and the box must be grounded Installation must follow all local electrical wiring codes Make sure master valve is selected as needed in all your programs Refer to watering duration page 5 Caution Do not attempt to power the controller using power from one phase of pump power This will damage the controller the pump or both INSTALL BATTERY LAWN MASTER is protected from time loss with a back up battery install the battery after the transformer is connected Battery will maintain time and day up to 60 days during a power failure Install 9 volt alkaline battery as shown Battery not included Note Battery will not operate valves during a power outage TRANSFORMER CONNECTION Make sure transformer is disconnected from power outlet Connect the two lead wires from the transformer to terminals as shown First 2 terminal locations 24 VAC Plug in transformer check operation page 3 PROGRAMMING YOUR LAWNMASTER CONTROLLER DEFAULT PROGRAM
13. sing a sensor setting should be OFF Set dial to SPECIAL FEATURES Push NEXT twice display will show Sensor N Push OFF to override If not using a RAIN SENSOR setting should be OFF Push ON to activate the RAIN SENSOR Once installed the RAIN SENSOR will override your programs Special Features Q System Adjustment page 8 PROBLEM 1 All valves do not turn on automatically 2 Cannot Program 3 Controller Skips a Cycle 4 No Display 5 Valve Stays On 6 Valve will not turn on 7 Controller Displays SHORT TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTION 1Verify program 2Check valve common wire for proper hook up 3 Check for shorted valve refer to Controller Displays SHORT Femove battery check voltage Disconnect power to controller for 1 min Feconnect power and reprogram Reconnect good 9v alkaline battery verify start times time and water days Femove battery check voltage Disconnect power to controller for 1 min Feconnect power and reprogram Reconnect good 9V alkaline battery 1 Verify watering duration Disconnect valve check for manual bleed closure Disconnect wire to valve If still on valve is bad Check solenoids for obstructions or wiring shorts Check valve for rocks or other obstructions or torn or damaged diaphragm 2 x 4 Check for manual mode place controller in SYSTEM OFF E l Verify start times time and water days 2
14. ush ON to start watering Push OFF to stop watering Push NEXT to advance to the next valve Return the dial to AUTO after watering cycle begins The display will periodically show remaining time on the operating valve MANUAL OVERRIDE This position will allow you to water any individual valve or valves for a specific time If you are using a master valve you can activate for manual override Push the NEXT button to select the valve you wish to water Push the button to set the time you wish to water the display will show your time Push the NEXT button to select the next valve you wish to water Push the button to set time repeat setting until all valves are set Push the button to cancel any valves you do not wish to water If using a master valve or pump press NEXT until master is displayed after last valve press the button The master is now on while your valves are watering SYSTEM OFF This position will allow shut down of all water programs allow 10 seconds to turn off For immediate shut down OFF turn to SYSTEM OFF and push OFF button SENSOR OVERRIDE Rain switches or moisture sensors are often used in automatic irrigation systems to not allow automatic watering during rainy or wet conditions The Lawn Master provides convenient sensor hook up terminals and an override or bypass option The override option OFF lets you simply bypass the sensor for testing If you are not u
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