Hunter SRC - Manual (Page 28)

24 25
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................................
1. WHY DOES MY SYSTEM CONTINUE TO CYCLE THROUGH OVER
AND OVER?
You may have too many start times entered. Only one start time
is needed to run a program. See section titled “Setting Watering
Start Times.”
2. DO I NEED A START TIME FOR EVERY STATION?
No! You only need one start time per program. The program runs
sequentially, so the proceeding station will automatically start when
the previous station is finished, no need for additional start times.
Multiple start times are utilized when you desire to water an entire
program more that once in a 24-hour period.
3. WHY ARE THERE THREE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS (A, B, AND C)?
These three programs exist for a variety of reasons. Since
customers needs vary from each location, it is important to make
sure that even the largest landscapes can be properly irrigated.
Most consumers can fulfill there needs with a single program and a
single start time, but others who have a variety of different plant life
may need more than one program and several start times. See the
section “Programming Fundamentals” for more information.
4. WHY IS THE ARROW FLASHING ON SUNDAY EVERY TIME I TURN
THE DIAL TO “SET DAYS TO WATER”?
The arrow always flashes on Sunday when you turn the dial to this
position. When finished setting the days you want, turn the dial to
any position. When you go back to SET DAYS TO WATER you will see
the solid arrows lit over the days you have chosen.
5. AN INDIVIDUAL STATION WON’T SHUT OFF, WHAT DO I DO?
When one particular station is stuck on, you want to shut off the
controller by turning the dial to the off position. If the station is
still running, you will need to shut off the main water supply to
the sprinkler system. Most likely there is a valve stuck open,
caused by debris in the valve. A loose solenoid or loose valve cap
may also be the problem. Check these connections or call your
contractor for assistance.
6. WHAT IS A MINI-CLIK ® RAIN SENSOR AND DO I NEED ONE FOR MY
SYSTEM?
The purpose of the Mini-Clik ® rain sensor is to discontinue watering
when there is sufficient precipitation to take care of your watering
needs. The sensor is a great addition to any system, whether you
need it or not depends upon several things: The frequency and
amount of rain in your area and how often you are away from your
home are probably the most important. If your area is subject to
random or high amounts of precipitation, or your away from home
so frequently that it keeps you away from monitoring your system,
then the sensor will help you to regulate your system and save
water. Generally, a sensor is a low cost addition to a system and will
pay for itself in water savings in a single season.
7. WHAT IS THE SRR AND DO I NEED ONE FOR MY SYSTEM?
The SRR (Simple Reliable Remote) is a simple four-button control
that gives you the ability to start, stop, or alter the watering cycle
from as much as 450 feet away from the controller. It is very
convenient when doing repairs, maintenance, and winterization
on your system without having to walk back and forth between the
stations and the controller. Even if you don’t use it for maintenance,
it is useful for starting or stopping a manual irrigation cycle without
walking back and forth to the controller.