Troubleshooting guide – Hunter XC User Manual

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TroublesHooTIng guIde

problem

Causes

soluTIons

The controller is continuously

watering

Too many start times have been

programmed

Only one start time is necessary to activate a

program. (refer to "Setting the Program Start

Time(s)" on page 8)

There is no display

Check batteries or AC power

Correct any errors

Display reads “Off,

The rain sensor is interrupting

irrigation or the sensor jumper has

been removed

Slide the rain sensor bypass switch to the bypass

position to bypass the rain sensor circuit, or

reinstall the jumper

Rain sensor will not shut off the

system

Defective rain sensor
Jumper was not removed when

sensor was installed
Stations have been programmed to

override the sensor

Verify operation of rain sensor and proper wiring
Remove jumper from the sensor terminals

Reprogram the sensor override to enable the

sensor (refer to "Programmable Sensor Override"

on page 12)

Frozen display, or showing

incorrect information

Power surge

Reset the controller (refer to "Clearing the Control-

ler's Memory/Resetting the Controller" on page

13)

Display shows a station is running

but the

and icons are flashing

The sensor is interrupting irrigation,

however the station has been

programmed to override the sensor

Check the Programmable Sensor Override status

(refer to "Programmable Sensor Override" on page

12)

Automatic irrigation does not start

at the start time and controller is

not in the System Off mode

AM/PM of time of day not set correctly
AM/PM of start time not set correctly
Start Time is disabled (set for Off)
Batteries are dead
Controller is not receiving AC power

(if using a transformer)

Correct AM/PM of time of day
Correct AM/PM of start time
Refer to "Setting the Program Start Time(s)" on p 8
Replace batteries
Check AC power connections

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