Genie LM-6, LM-12, LM-9 User Manual

Lawn Genie

Three-Program Hybrid Controller

LM-6 LM-9 LM-12

Program

Auto

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

James Hardie

Irrigation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before You Begin

Introduction

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Installation

Installation
Wiring Valves
Connecting Wires To Controller..

Installing Battery
Transformer Connection

Getting Started

Default Program

Erase

Setting Time & Day

Programs..

Sample Watering

Auto

Auto

Setting

To Review

Other Dial Functions
Special

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Program

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Plan

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Manual Operation

Semi-Automatic Operation
Manual
System
Sensor Override

Additional Information

Troubleshooting
Back-Up Protection
Warranty..

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Thank you for purchasing the

LAWN MASTER from Hardie Irrigation.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Convenient Operation

Full Automatic, Semi-Automatic or Manual operation for controlling any watering need.

Landscape Saver

The unique ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER in LAWN MASTER will check for
valve failure. If a short is detected the controller will display SHORT and override that
valve while continuing to water the remaining valves.

Program Saver

Advanced microprocessor electronics for protecting program memory will keep the
program during power failures, even when there is no battery back-up.

Circuit Saver

Circuit protection from surge and other transient situations.

Power Saver

Ultra low power use during operation also provides extended life during back-up
battery operation. The
main power source. Battery will last between 2-4 years under normal conditions.

9V

battery will keep time accurately for up to 60 days without

Water Saver

The system % Adjustment feature lets you simply adjust watering duration for

temporary seasonal adjustments.