Connecting the valves – Toro ECXTRA INDOOR User Manual

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Connecting the Valves

1. Route the valve control wires between the valves and

the timer.

Note: The snap-in wire connectors accept 14–18

gauge (2mm

2

–1mm

2

) wire. Using direct-burial irrigation

cable is recommended. Choose a cable that has at

least one additional wire conductor than the number of

valves to

be connected.

2. Attach the white color-coded wire to either one of

the wires from each valve solenoid. This is called the

valve common

wire.

3. Attach an individual color-coded wire to the remaining

wire from each valve solenoid. Make a note of the wire

color used for each valve and the watering zone it con-

trols. You will need this information when connecting

the valve wires to the timer.

CAUTION: Use Toro Waterproof Wire Connectors

(Model # 53687) or grease caps on all exposed wire
splice connections to prevent corrosion, connection
failure and possible short circuit.

4. Route the wire cable into the timer through the large

opening in the base of the housing, or through PVC

conduit (if installed). Strip insulation back 3/8″ (9mm)

from all wires being used.

Note: The zone module has snap-in wire terminals.

To attach wires, simply raise the lever, insert the

stripped wire, and press the lever down to secure.

5. Referring to “Timer Components” on page 5 and the

diagram above, connect the valve common wire to

the terminal labeled “COM” (10). Connect the individ-

ual zone valve wires to the appropriate zone module

terminals (11). Connect the master valve wire

(if applicable) to the terminal labeled PUMP/MV (9).

Note: Connecting a master valve or pump start relay

is optional and may not be required in your sprinkler

system.



SENSOR

24 VAC

PUMP/MV

COM

Valve Common Wire

Zone Valves

Master Valve

11

9

10

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