GE 15136 User Manual

Digital Time Switch

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Voltage: 120 VAC, 208/240 VAC, or 277 VAC in all units based

upon dipswitch configuration.

Switch Rating: DPDT Models

Normally Open Contacts

40A Resistive, 120-277Vac.
30A General Purpose, 120-277Vac.
20A Resistive, 30Vdc
1 HP, 120Vac ; 2HP, 240Vac ;
20A Ballast, 120-277Vac.
15A Tungsten, 120Vac

5.4A Tungsten, 208-277Vac.
800VA, Pilot Duty, 120Vac.
720VA, Pilot Duty, 240-277Vac.
TV-5, 120Vac

Normally Closed Contacts

30A Resistive, 120-277Vac
15A General Purpose, 120-277Vac
15A Resistive, 30Vdc
20A Ballast, 120-277Vac
1/4HP, 120Vac; 1/2HP, 208-240Vac.
290VA, Pilot, 120Vac.

360VA, Pilot, 208-240Vac.
NOTE: If loads are connected to both NC and NO contacts, both contacts are
derated to 67% of the above values.

ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS

Ambient Temperature: –40F to 130F
Humidity: 0-95% RH, Non-condensing

WIRING CONNECTIONS

Screw clamp terminals for up to 2, 8 AWG wires per position. For supply
connections, use 8AWG or larger wires suitable for at least 105° C. Use copper
conductors only.

Lights
Power LED (Orange) – Light illuminates when power is applied to

the timer

Status LED (Green) – Light illuminates when power is applied to load.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Before wiring or service, power to this time switch and the
equipment it controls must be turned off. Turning off the timer switch
only will not prevent a shock hazard. Replace cover plate within housing
before supplying power to time switch. Installation should be performed
by a licensed electrician only. Before installing this product, read all
instructions carefully. Remove protective cover panel within time-switch
housing by removing screws located below timer face.

Dipswitch Configuration
WARNING:

damage to the unit and void the warranty! Before installing and wiring the GE
Time Switch, proper configuration must be selected. This is accomplished as
follows:

ON OFF ON OFFON OFF

ALL ON ALL OFF1 & 4 OFF

NOTE: For outdoor locations, rain-tight or wet-location conduit hubs that
comply with requirements of UL 514B (standard for fittings for conduit and
outlet boxes) must be used.

1. To mount the box, remove the timer mechanism. Push the latch at the
top of the timer mechanism. The mechanism will release and pull out of
box.

2. Select knockouts to be used. Remove the inner 1/2” knockout by
inserting a screwdriver in the slot and carefully punch knockout loose.
Remove slug. If the 3/4” knockout is required, remove the outer ring
with pliers after removing the 1/2” knockout. Smooth edges with file if
necessary.

3. Place enclosure in desired mounting location and mark the three
mounting holes.

4. Drill holes for #8 screws using 1/8” drill bit, start screws in holes.

5. Place enclosure over screws and tighten screws.

6. Connect conduit hubs to conduit before connecting the hubs to the
enclosure. After inserting hubs into enclosure, carefully tighten hub lock
nut. Do not over-tighten.

7. Install in accordance with all applicable national and local code
requirements. See Figure 1 and wiring diagrams.

8. To place the timer mechanism back in the metal box timer first hold top
of the timer mechanism. Slide the plastic case into the metal box latches
in the center of the metal box. Push the top of the timer mechanism until
the metal latch snaps into place.

GROUNDING: This enclosure has a grounding block on the bottom/
inside of the timer box. Screw in all ground wires to the ground block.
A pool application does not require bonding.

This enclosure does not provide grounding between conduits. When using
non-metallic conduit or cable, connect the ground wires of all cables together
with a wire nut. When metallic conduit is used, use grounding-type bushings
and a jumper wire between each conduit.

Failure to properly configure the dipswitch will result in

120VAC 277VAC (Default)208~240VAC

2 & 3 ON

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Figure 1

MINIMUM

COPPER

WIRE SIZE

(AWG)

14
12
10

8

MAX.
LOAD
(AMP)

15
20
30
40

MIN.

INSUL-

ATION

SINGLE PHASE

TEMP(°C)

120 V. 240 V. 208 V.

60

1/2
60
60

105

75°C INSULATION MAX. MOTOR

LOAD (HP)

3 PHASE

2

2 1/2

1
2

-

N/A

3
5

240 V.

N/A

PRESSURE PLATE

TERMINAL SCREW

MAKE SURE WIRE
INSULATION CLEARS
PRESSURE PLATE

Typical Wiring Diagrams—SPDT

Timer and Load, Same Voltage

Wired as Single Throw

T

NCTIMERN OC OM

TO POWER SUPPLY

Timer and Load, Different Voltage

Wired as Single Throw

T

TIMERN CN OC OM

TO POWER SUPPLY 1

120V Two Speed Fan

Wired as Double Throw

T

TIMERN CN OCOM

H

TO 120V LINE

N

Field Wiring
Timer Internab Wiring

TO LOAD

TO POWER SUPPLY 2

LOAD

Operating Instructions

HIGH

LOW
COM

Typical Wiring Diagrams—DPDT

120V Timer, 200/240/277V Load Double Break

H

TO 120V LINE

N

H

TO 120V LINE

N

N
H

200/240/277V Timer, 200/240/277V Load, Double Break

L1

L2

Wired as Single Throw

T

TIMERN CN O

120V Timer, 120V Load and 24V Load

Wired as Single Throw

T

TIMERN CN O

TO LOAD

COM

COM

LOAD

NC2

NC2

NO2

NO2

Wired as Single Throw

T

TIMERN CN O

COM

NC2

NO2

COM2

TO 200/240/277V LINE

COM2

TO 24V LINE

LOAD

COM2

LOAD

(Reset)

H-

(Hours Setting)

M-

(Minutes Setting)

Day

(Days Setting)

LCD

(Function Figures)

Clock

(Current Time Setting)

Timer

(9 Programs Setting)

Override

(Manual ON/OFF Switched)

Basic Settings

Initial Setup:

1. Push the Reset button “R” before programming to clear out any settings.
Once the “Reset” button is pressed the screen will begin to flash. A
paperclip may be needed for this step.
(If the “Reset” button is shown down, use a paper clip to maneuver it until it
pops back up. The screen will flash if the button is in its proper position)

2. Press the “Clock” button and the screen will stop flashing and be ready for
programming.

Setting the Current Time:

1. Press and Hold the “Clock” button during the entire setting.

2. Press the “H+” button to set the hours.

3. Press the “M+” button to set the minutes.

4. Press the “Day” button to set the day of the week.

5. Release the “Clock” button.

Programming ON/OFF Settings:

1. Press the “Timer” button once and the TIMER 1 ON - - : - - appears.

2. Press the “H+” and “M+” button to set the hours and minutes to the
desired time.

3. Press the “Day” button to select the day(s) the setting will be active. Refer

to the Multiple Weekday Group below to see the available settings.

4. Press the “Timer” button to store the setting and proceed to the next
setting TIMER 1 OFF - - : - -.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 to program the remaining ON/OFF times setting options
(9 Total ON/OFF settings). Once completed press the “Clock” button to
return to the main display.

Multiple Weekday Groups:

Apart from individual week days, pressing the “Day” button also selects
multiple day combinations such as:
‧ Monday thru Friday ‧ Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday
‧ Saturday & Sunday ‧ Monday thru Wednesday
‧ Monday thru Saturday ‧ Thursday thru Saturday
‧ Monday & Wednesday & Friday ‧ Monday thru Sunday

After setting a single day or a multi-day-combination the programmed timer
settings will be carried out on each of the week-days at the same time.

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