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  • 1 Table of Contents
  • 2 Fill out Program Schedule Sheet
  • 3 Select Watering Schedule
  • 4 Set the Current Time
  • 5 Set the Current Day
  • 6 Select the Program (a or B)
  • 7 Set Station Watering Days
  • 8 (Custom Schedule Only)
  • 9 Set Station Run Times
  • 10 Set Watering Start Times
  • 11 Set Controller to Automatic Operation
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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing a Rain Bird ESP solid state controller. This manual describes how to in-

stall, operate, and maintain your controller. Please read these instructions carefully. For your conve-

nience, we have included a Quick Reference Guide below, so you can quickly find instructions for com-

mon tasks.

Quick Reference Guide

If you want to:

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Change the time of day............................

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Turn the controller off and on

(for example, because of rain)..................

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Adjust watering times for all stations

(for example, during a hot or cool period)...

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Start the sprinkler system manually..........

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Run the test program...............................

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Install a new battery................................

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Troubleshoot a controller problem.............

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Summary of Contents for Rain Bird ESP-4

  • Page 1 ESP-8 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing a Rain Bird ESP solid state controller. This manual describes how to in- stall, operate, and maintain your controller. Please read these instructions carefully. For your conve- nience, we have included a Quick Reference Guide below, so you can quickly find instructions for com- mon tasks.
  • Page 2 • Programming Dial — used to turn controller off and on, and for programming. ‘ Schedule Slide Switch — used to select one of the fixed-interval watering schedules or a custom watering schedule. Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A. Enter “0” for stations that are not used in Pro- gram A. • Repeat steps 2 - 4 for Program B. If you are using a fixed schedule, Program B will have the same water- ing days as Program A. Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 4: Select Watering Schedule

    AM or PM. Ž Press ñ or ò to set the current hour. • Turn the dial to “MIN.” • The display shows the minute currently set. ‘ Press ñ or ò to set the current minute. Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 5: Set The Current Day

    For example, if you’re using a two-day schedule and you want to start watering tomorrow, set the current day to “2.” If you’re using a three-day schedule and you want to start tomorrow, set the current day to “3.” Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 6: Select The Program (A Or B)

    • Turn the dial to the next day of the week. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set each day of the week either on or off. Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 7: Set Station Run Times

    • Turn the dial to 1 in the “Watering Start Times” WATERING TIME PER STATION section. Ž The display shows the start time currently set for SCHEDULE this program. FIXED CUSTOM ESP-6 2 3 5 C Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 8: Set Controller To Automatic Operation

    F R I CUSTOM WATERING SCHEDULE START TIMES The OFF setting can be used during rainy weather, seasonal shutdown, or system mainte- nance. WATERING TIME PER STATION SCHEDULE FIXED CUSTOM ESP-6 2 3 5 C Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 9 • Press the MAN START / ADV. button to begin the pro- gram with the first assigned station. To advance through the stations in the program, press MAN START / ADV. repeatedly until the station you want is displayed. Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 10 Then insert the battery into the bat- tery holder. CAUTION: DO NOT use 9-Volt alkaline batteries. They may burst or leak when subjected to the con- tinuous charging circuit of the ESP. Use NiCad bat- teries only. Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 11 • Hang the controller on the upper keyhole slots. Make sure the shafts of the fasteners are in the upper, narrow portion of the slots. Then drive a fastener through lower mounting hole D. The controller should now be se- cure. Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 12 24-Volt pump start relay. Connect the master valve / pump start relay wiring to the MV terminal and COM terminal as shown in the illustration. Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 13 Make sure all connec- tions are made with code-approved insulated con- nectors. Ž In the same way, make the black-to-black and green-to-green wire connections. • Close up the weatherproof junction box after all connections are complete. Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 14 The recharging circuit will charge the battery in about 12 to 14 hours. Display shows Same as Cause #3 See correction for Cause #3 numbers and letters, but Is not moving or advancing Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...
  • Page 15 PREFERRED BY PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE Rain Bird Sales, Inc. Customer Support Center 6640 S. Bonney Ave. Tucson, AZ 85706 1-800-RAIN BIRD (520) 434-6289 FAX © 1995 Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp. ® Registered trademark of Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp. Technical Support: 1-800-RAIN BIRD...

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