Troubleshooting – Irritrol KwikDial Series User Manual

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Symptom

Display is blank and controller does
not operate.

Display not responding to commands
(frozen).

Valve does not turn on.

Valve does not turn off.

Watering program(s) start at
unexpected times.

Probable Cause

Power is disconnected.

Microprocessor stopped.

Faulty control valve wire connections.

Sensor switch in Active position without
a sensor or jumper installed.

No station run time duration set.

Control valve problem.

Watering program schedules have
overlapping start times.

Water Budget setting over 100% can
cause delayed start times.

Remedy

Check transformer connections (indoor
model). Check the AC service panel for
a tripped circuit breaker or GFI and
reset.

Connect “Reset” contact momentarily
with the tip of a flat bladed screwdriver.
The display will blink; controller is reset
to default program. See page 3.

Check the wire connections at control
valve and controller.

Set sensor switch to Bypass position.

Check station run times. See page 13.

Inspect, clean and/or replace the valve
solenoid and/or diaphragm.

Check program start time schedules.
Shorten station run times and/or space
start times farther apart.
See pages 8, 12 and 13.

Check Water Budget and decrease
adjustment % factor as necessary.
See pages 8 and 16.

Troubleshooting

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Electromagnetic Compatibility

Domestic: 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 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
International: This is a CISPR 22 Class B product.

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