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Ball Valve Electronic Water Timer
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND
EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Stock No.36750 Part No.WTBV1
GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
These instructions accompanying the product are the original instructions. This document is part of the product, keep it for
the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product. Read all these instructions before assembling,
operating or maintaining this product.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed, and
contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use. By following all the general safety instructions
contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together with longer life of the product itself.
AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper Tools policy of
continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.
2. GUARANTEE1. TITLE PAGE
1.1 INTRODUCTION:
USER MANUAL FOR:
BALL VALVE ELECTRONIC
WATER TIMER
Stock no. 36750 Part no. WTBV1
1.2 REVISIONS:
Date first published November 2015
As our user manuals are continually updated, users
should make sure that they use the very latest version.
Downloads are available from:
http://www.drapertools.com/manuals.pgm
DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED, HURSLEY ROAD,
CHANDLER’S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 1YF,
UK
WEBSITE: drapertools.com
PRODUCT HELPLINE: +44 (0) 23 8049 4344
GENERAL FAX: +44 (0) 23 8026 0784
1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS
MANUALS SAFETY CONTENT:
WARNING! Information that draws attention to the risk
of injury or death.
CAUTION! Information that draws attention to the risk
of damage to the product or surroundings.
1.4 COPYRIGHT © NOTICE:
Copyright © Draper Tools Limited. Permission is granted to
reproduce this publication for personal & educational use
only. Commercial copying, redistribution, hiring or lending
is prohibited. No part of this publication may be stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted in any other form or means
without written permission from Draper Tools Limited. In
all cases this copyright notice must remain intact.
2.1 GUARANTEE
Draper tools have been carefully tested and
inspected before shipment and are guaranteed to
be free from defective materials and workmanship.
Should the tool develop a fault, please return the
complete tool to your nearest distributor or contact
Draper Tools Limited, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh,
Hampshire, SO53 1YF. England. Telephone: (023)
8026 6355.
A proof of purchase must be provided with the
tool.
If upon inspection it is found that the fault
occurring is due to defective materials or
workmanship, repairs will be carried out free of
charge. This guarantee period covering
parts/labour is 12 months from the date of
purchase. The guarantee is extended to 24 months
for parts only. This guarantee does not apply to
normal wear and tear, nor does it cover any
damage caused by misuse, careless or unsafe
handling, alterations, accidents, or repairs
attempted or made by any personnel other than
the authorised Draper warranty repair agent.
Note: If the tool is found not to be within the
Terms of Warranty, repair and carriage charges will
be quoted and made accordingly.
This guarantee applies in lieu of any other
guarantee expressed or implied and variations of
its terms are not authorised.
Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you
can produce upon request a dated receipt or
invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the
guarantee period.
Please note that this guarantee is an additional
benefit and does not affect your statutory rights.
Draper Tools Limited.
Note: This tool is intended for domestic use only.
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3. INTRODUCTION
3.1 SCOPE
This timer allows setting watering time easy
dial with manual on/off and clear digital
display
3.2 SPECIFICATION
Stock No................................................ 36750
Part No................................................ WTBV1
Inlet.............................. 1"BSP Female with a
....... ¾"BSP female adaptor ring with filter.
Outlet....................... ¾" BSP Male with a ½"
.............................................. hose connector
3.3 HANDLING & STORAGE
Do not drop this machine.
Store out of the reach of children.
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
- The Draper Water Timer is best suited to
a cold mains fed system.
- The timer connects to the tap using the
1" connector or ¾" reducer supplied.
- Using a hose connector (not supplied),
connect the hose directly to the timers,
½" connector.
- Set the required watering time on the
dial before timing the water on.
7. TIMER FEATURES
7.1 DIAL
SET CLOCK: Set current day/time
SET RUN DAY: Which days to water?
SET START TIME: 1 or 2 intervals per day?
SET MINUTES: How long to water for?
SET TIME DELAY: In the event of rain!
MANUAL: Manual override of set program
OFF: Turns unit off
AUTO: The set program will run its course.
SET
OFF
MANUAL
TIME DELAY
MINUTES
SET
AUTO
START TIME
RUN DAY
CLOCK
SET
SET
SET
5. IMPORTANT
5.1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Recommended Water Pressure: 0.5 -12
bar. In higher pressure areas, use a
pressure reducer.
- Recommended Operating Temperature:
4° to 60°. It is recommended to remove
the timer from the tap during colder
months and when temperatures drop
below 4°. The timer should not be
subjected to freezing temperatures or
frost.
- Recommended Water Source: Use cold
mains water only. If you are using a
gravity fed watering system, ensure that
you use a tap filter.
Do not use any bore or unfiltered water.
Do not use any kind of pump to draw
water. Do not use if the water supply is
unstable. Do not use any liquids other
than water.
6. INSTALLATION
6.1 INSTALLING BATTERIES
- 2x AA Alkaline batteries required.
- On the back of the timer unit you will see
a small door. Remove the door and insert
the batteries. Replace the door and
you're ready to start setting up your
watering program.
7.2 BUTTONS : LEFT / OK / RIGHT
OK
8. DIAL FUNCTIONS
8.1 OFF
- Turn the DIAL to OFF
- A 10 second countdown will be displayed
on the LCD screen.
- The timer will switch off after 10 seconds.
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8.2 MANUAL
- Overrides the set program for manual
control.
- Turn the DIAL to MANUAL
- Press the LEFT and RIGHT button to select
ON or OFF. Press OK.
9.2 SET RUN DAY
- Turn the DIAL to SET RUN DAY.
- Press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select
the days. Press OK to select that day. A
black line will appear underneath.
- Continue to select other days as required.
To cancel a selected day, move to the
selected day and then press OK.
ON OFF
8.3 AUTO
- By turning the DIAL to AUTO, your set
watering program will begin to run.
- The display will automatically cycle
through your set watering program so
you can see what has been programmed.
- After 30 seconds the display will
automatically switch off to conserve
battery life.
- If you haven't yet set a watering
program, please follow the instructions
in “SETTING UP YOUR WATERING
PROGRAM”.
9. SETTING UP YOUR
WATERING PROGRAM
PLEASE NOTE: If you make a mistake while
setting any of the following functions,
simply turn the DIAL back one click and then
forward one click
and you can start programming that
function again.
9.1 SET CLOCK
- To set the current day and time, turn the
DIAL to SET CLOCK.
- Press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the
day of the week, then press OK.
- Press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the
current time, then press OK.
- The current day and time is now set.
- Please note: Clock will need resetting
when clocks go forward and back for
daylight saving
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
9.3 SET START TIME
- Turn the DIAL to SET START TIME
- Press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select 1
or 2 watering sessions per day. Press OK.
- You will then be asked to enter the
time(s) that you wish watering to
commence.
9.4 SET MINUTES
- To indicate how many minutes each
watering session will last.
- Turn the DIAL to SET MINUTES
- Press LEFT and RIGHT BUTTONS to set
how long you wish to water for. Press
OK.
- Your watering program is now complete.
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9.5 AUTO
- Turn the DIAL to AUTO and your
watering program will now run its
course.
- In AUTO mode the display will
automatically cycle through your set
watering program so you can see what
has been programmed.
SET
OFF
MANUAL
TIME DELAY
MINUTES
SET
AUTO
START TIME
RUN DAY
CLOCK
SET
SET
SET
9.6 SET TIME DELAY
- If it rains or you wish to delay your set
program for any reason then you can use
this function.
- When using this function, the next
session will start after the programmed
time delay has passed. Your timer will
then revert to your pre-set program.
- Turn the DIAL to SET TIME DELAY
- Press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the
time delay. Press OK.
- Turn the DIAL to AUTO.
TIME DELAY
9.7 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
- When the screen is blank and you see a
flashing red battery symbol, it is time to
change the battery.
- The timer will shut down automatically
and close the valve before the battery
becomes completely flat, thus conserving
accidental water wastage.
10. TIMER CARE &
MAINTENANCE
- It is recommended that new batteries are
installed if you are going away for a long
period of time.
- Make sure you only use new alkaline
batteries.
- To prevent corrosion, always remove the
battery when the timer is not in use for
long periods of time or when the battery
is low.
- Keep clear of any dirt or debris which
may block the valve and cause the timer
to malfunction.
- Disassembling the timer improperly will
void all warranties.
11. DISPOSAL
11.1 DISPOSAL
- At the end of the machine’s working life,
or when it can no longer be repaired,
ensure that it is disposed of according to
national regulations.
- Contact your local authority for details of
collection schemes in your area.
In all circumstances:
• Do not dispose of power tools with
domestic waste.
• Do not incinerate.
• Do not abandon in the
environment.
• Do not dispose of WEEE* as
unsorted municipal waste.
* Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment.
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