To ensure proper operation of your irrigation system, follow these steps to correctly route and connect the valve wires between the control valves and the controller. This process involves organizing common and control wires, securing waterproof connections, and properly attaching wires to the controller terminals.
IMPORTANT: The controller will run the zones in a sequential order, so install the wires in each terminal number in the order that works best for your location.
Route valve wires between the control valve location and controller.
At valves, attach a common wire to either solenoid wire on all valves. This is most commonly a white colored wire. Attach a separate control wire to the remaining wire of each valve. All wire connections should be done using waterproof connectors.
Route the valve wires through the conduit. Attach the conduit through the bottom right side of the controller.
Secure the white valve common wire to the C (Common) screw on the terminal strip. Attach each of the individual valve control wires to the appropriate station terminals and tighten their screws.
Route the transformer cable through the hole on the left side of the controller and connect the wires to the two screws marked 24VAC.
- Route AC power cable and conduit through the ½" (13 mm) conduit opening on the left side bottom of the cabinet.
- Connect one wire to each of the two wires inside the junction box. The ground wire should be connected to the green wire. Wire nuts are provided to make these connections. Note: For –E models only: Connect the wires to the AC terminal block inside the junction box. AC supply wires must be 14 AWG (1.85 mm) or larger with an appropriate circuit breaker for the wire size. A switch or circuit-breaker shall be included in the building installation (in close proximity to the controller, within easy reach of the operator) and marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment.
- Replace the junction box cover.
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