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Whether you're replacing an existing
controller or installing one

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for the first time, Rainbird helps
you take control over your landscape.

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To get started, choose a mounting
location on a wall within 6 feet

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of an AC power outlet and away
from major appliances or air

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conditioners.

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If you're replacing an existing
controller,

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take a photo of the wiring details.

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This will be a useful reference
when installing the new controller.

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Be sure to also take note
of your existing settings,

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including start times,
run times and watering days for each

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station.

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You'll use this information
later when you program

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the new controller.

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Unplug the power cord from the AC
outlet and disconnect any valve,

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sensor or pump start wires.

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If your old controller is hardwired
directly into the power supply

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box, check your local building codes
for guidance.

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guidance.

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Any permanent connection should be
made by a licensed electrical

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contractor in accordance
with the requirements of the National

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Electrical Code and other state
and local codes.

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Next, remove the mounting screws
and take the old unit off the wall.

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To mount your new controller,
use the keyhole slot

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to hang the controller
securely on the mounting screw.

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Remove the wire bay cover
and drive a second screw

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through the open hole
and into the wall.

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Route all field
wires through the opening

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at the bottom of the controller.

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Do not route the valve
wires through the same opening

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as the power wires.

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Do not remove the yellow jumper wire
unless you are installing

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a rain-free sensor.

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Next, attach the common wire,
which is usually

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white, to the common terminal
marked C.

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Using the photo of the wiring details
from your old controller,

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connect one wire from each valve
to one of the numbered zone terminals

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on the controller itself.

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Depending on your specific model,
this controller can accommodate up

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to eight independent stations,
but be sure to connect only one valve

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wire to each zone terminal.

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Once you have all wires
connected, record which valve wires

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are associated with their station
on the programming chart that was

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supplied with the controller.

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Reference this chart when programming
your watering schedule.

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After you've checked all wiring
connections, it's time to apply power

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to the controller.

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If you've mounted
your true controller indoors,

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connect the power cord
wires to the 24VAC terminals

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prior to plugging the transformer
into a power outlet.

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If your new controller is installed
on an exterior facade,

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where it will be exposed
to the elements,

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the Outdoor model
comes with a pre-installed 6-foot

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power cord so it can be installed
inside or outside if plugged

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into a weatherproof external outlet.

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Next, reinstall the wire bay cover
and plug in the controller power

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cord.

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To ensure the controller is connected
properly, turn the dial

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to manual station and run each valve
for a short period of time

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to ensure that each station
is actively watering.

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Now that your True irrigation
controller is securely mounted, you

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can program your new True controller.

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Happy watering!