KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 1 GB Kompernaß GmbH · Burgstr. 21 · D-44867 Bochum www.kompernass.com ID-Nr.: KH4083-09/06-V2 KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 2 Watering Computer KH 4083 Instructions for use KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 3 83 se KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 4 (3/4") (3/4") KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 3 KH4083 Watering Computer KH 4083 Safety instructions Proper Use Package Contents Technical data Description of the appliance Preparations Inserting Batteries Connecting to the water mains Setting the Clock Page 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 Operate Programming Setting the amount of water through-flow. Programming the watering frequency Programming the watering timings (1-8) Programming watering for specific weekdays (C) Checking the programmed data Deleting Programmed Data Manual interruption of the programme Using the manual or countdown modus 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 Troubleshooting Cleaning Disposal Warranty and Service 11 11 12 12 Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass the manual on to whomsoever might acquire the appliance at a later date. 3 KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 4 KH4083 Watering Computer Safety instructions Poison Hazard! Keep batteries out of the reach of children Explosion Hazard! Never throw used batteries into the fire. Attention! Failure to follow these safety instructions could damage the watering computer and void your warranty. · Only use alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargable batteries. · Never recharge alkaline batteries. · Ensure that water cannot permeate into the housing. This causes damage to the appliance. · Check the charge state of the batteries and renew them if you do not use the watering computer for an extended period. · Always replace both batteries and make certain the polarity is correct. · Replace empty batteries in a timely fashion. Leaking batteries can destroy the watering computer. Never handle leaking batteries without protection! Battery chemicals may not come into contact with your eyes or mouth. This could lead to chemical burns. Use gloves to remove leaking batteries. · Check the watering computer and its connections at regular intervals for watertightness and faultless function. · Never press the buttons with your finger nails or with sharp objects. · Reprogramme the watering computer if the batteries have been removed from the housing for an extended period. · Always keep the lid closed when you are not programming the watering computer. The lid protects the display from weather effects! 4 KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 5 KH4083 Proper Use The watering computer KH 4083 is intended exclusively for permitting or preventing water flow at specific times. It is intended only for use in private households and gardens. Any other use is considered improper, in particular use in drinking water systems and for growing food. Technical data Minimum rate of flow: 15 l/min. Operating water pressure: 1.379 ­ 8.274 bar Power supply : 2 x 1.5 V, alkaline batteries Keypad: Splash-proof Package Contents · Watering computer KH 4083 · Instructions for use · Warranty card Description of the appliance Figure A Water-tap connection (3/4") Battery compartment Connection for water-pipe (3/4") Cover Keypad Display Display Figure B Time display Display : watering frequency Display : low battery indication Watering on/off Display : programme number Display : watering budget 5 KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 6 KH4083 Preparations Inserting Batteries The battery compartment is located on the underside of the watering computer. Replace the batteries regularly. When the display appears, the batteries are depleted. Only use Alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargable batteries. They do not provide enough output to operate the appliance. Connecting to the water mains Screw the inflow connector on to a suitable 3/4" water tap (1"-external thread). Screw the outflow connector on to a water hose. Ensure that the outflow connector is always pointed downwards. Setting the Clock Open the cover . Press the ,,M" button until a bar appears in the display above the symbol and a bar blinks under MON. The watering computer is now in the clock setting mode. Pull the battery compartment Insert two AA-Batteries, taking note of the polarities, in the battery compartment. Push the battery compartment back into the housing. The battery compartment must click in audibly. Whilst the batteries are being exchanged, ,,PO" appears in the display . For as long as the PO display is blinking, the watering computer will retain its programming. If the display goes blank, the programming has also been deleted. out of the housing. Press the "+" or "­" button to Confirm your selection with the button. The hour value now blinks in the display . set the current day of the week. Press the "+" button or the "­" button to set the current hour. Confirm your selection with the button. The minute value now blinks in the display . 6 KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 7 KH4083 Press the ,,+" button or the ,,­" button to set the minutes. Confirm your selection with the button. The clock is now set. Setting the amount of water through-flow. You can set the amount of water through-flow from 10% to 200%. Press the ,,M" button to return to automatic mode. Press the ,,+" button or the ,,­" button to set the desired amount of water through-flow. Confirm your selection with the button. The amount of water through-flow is controlled by the period of water flow. Examples: You have programmed a 100% water through-flow amount for 10 minutes: the watering computer permits through-flow for 10 minutes. You have programmed a 50% water through-flow amount for 10 Minutes: the watering computer permits through-flow for 5 minutes. You have programmed a 200% water through-flow amount for 10 Minutes : the irrigation computer permits throughflow for 20 minutes. Operate Programming You can programme up to 8 switching sequences with different amounts of water flow-through. Press the ,,M" button until a bar is shown above the in the display . The watering computer is now in the programming mode. Blinking in the display , to the right of the % symbol, is the notification 100%. 7 KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 8 KH4083 Programming the watering frequency Blinking in the display , to the left of the -Symbol, is a C or a number from 1 - 7. Select the settings for watering frequency with the "+" button or the "­" button. Programme: C: For user-defined watering (e.g. Mon.,Wed. and Fri.) see chapter ,,Programming irrigation for specific weekdays" 1: daily 2: every second day 3: every third day, etc. Confirm your selection with the button. Programming the watering timings (1-8) The number of the programme position is shown in the display next to the symbol. Select a program number with the "+" or "­" button. Confirm your selection with the button. Press the "+" button or the "­" button to set the starting time (hour). Confirm your selection with the Press the "+" button or the "­" button to set the starting time (minutes). Confirm your selection with the button. In the display the period of watering in minutes is shown (Start value 1). button. Press the "+" button or the "­" button to set the period of watering. You can set a period of watering from 1 minute to 300 minutes. Confirm your selection with the button. In the display , the number of the next programme place is shown. Repeat the procedure should you wish to programme several watering times. Press the ,,M" button until a bar is shown over the in the display . The watering computer is now in automatic mode and will execute the configured programmes. The watering computer automatically sorts all programmes according to their starting times. 8 KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 12:59 Uhr Seite 9 KH4083 Programming watering for specific weekdays (C) Press the ,,M" button until a bar is shown over in the display . Press the ,,+" button or the ,,­" button to set the water budget. Confirm your selection with the button. Press the ,,+" button until the watering frequency stands on C. Confirm your selection with the button. Select with the ,,+" button or the ,,­" button the desired weekday. is shown in the display on the left. Watering does not take place on the programmed day. Press once on the -button. In the display is shown. Watering takes place on the programmed day. The bar shows the programmed weekday. Confirm your selection with the Set the watering time as described under "Programming the watering timings". Press the ,,M"-Button until a bar is shown over in the display . The watering computer is now in automatic mode and will execute the configured programs. Checking the programmed data Press the ,,M" button twice. The current programming is shown in the display . Press the button to switch through the programme. To leave the Programme-Mode, continue to press the ,,M" button until a bar appears over in the display . The watering computer is once again operating in automatic mode. button. Confirm your selection with the Select a programme number with the "+" or "­" button. The number of the programme position is shown in the display next to the symbol. button. 9 KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 13:00 Uhr Seite 10 KH4083 Deleting Programmed Data Press the ,,M" button until a bar is shown over in the display . Press the button until the number of the desired programme blinks in the display Press the button. The programme is deleted and the programmed time is no longer shown in the display . Using the manual or countdown modus Press the button once. In the display the watering period in minutes blinks (Start value 1). Press the ,,+"- or the ,,­" button to set the watering period. You can set a period of watering from 1 minute to 300 minutes. Confirm your selection with the button. The watering computer starts watering. is shown in the display on the left. The watering time will be shown as a countdown. When the watering time has elapsed, the watering computer switches back into automatic mode. Continue to press the ,,M" button until a bar appears over the in the display . The watering computer is once again operating in automatic mode. Manual interruption of the programme Hold the button pressed down during a programme. The programme will be interrupted and the watering computer ceases to irrigate. 10 KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 13:00 Uhr Seite 11 KH4083 Troubleshooting The display is blank Check the batteries. Insert the batteries with their correct polarity or exchange them for new ones. Watering does not start at the programmed time · Control the programming and, if necessary, make adjustments to it. · Check the batteries. Insert the batteries with their correct polarity or exchange them for new ones. · The water tap is not open. Open the water tap. If the watering computer still does not function correctly, please contact the manufacturer. Cleaning · Clean the watering computer with a soft cloth moistened with water and mild detergent. · At regular intervals clean the sieve in the coupling nut. Remove the water hose from Unscrew the watering compu Remove the cone-shaped sieve from the water inlet in the coupling nut. Clean the sieve. Replace the sieve. Reconnect the watering computer and the water hose. ter from the water tap. the watering computer. 11 KH4083_IB_GB.qxd 05.10.2006 13:00 Uhr Seite 12 KH4083 Disposal Do not dispose of the device in normal domestic waste. Dispose of the device over a registered waste disposal firm or through your communal waste disposal facility. Observe the currently valid regulations. In case of doubt, consult your waste disposal facility. Battery disposal! Batteries may not be disposed of with normal domestic waste. All consumers are statutorily obliged to dispose of batteries at the collection point in their community/district or with the original supplier. The purpose of this obligation is to ensure that batteries can be disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner. Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged. Warranty and Service The guarantee conditions and service address are detailed on the enclosed leaflet. Kompernaß GmbH Burgstr. 21 44867 Bochum www.kompernass.com 12 ...