HYDRO-RAIN HRC 100-C 96054, HRC 100-C 96057, HRC 100-C 96058, HRC 100-C 96059 User Manual

PN 96054-24 rB

USER'S MANUAL

RESET

PROGRAM

RAIN DELAY

AUTO

OFF

SET

CLOCK

SET

DATE

BUDGET

HOW

OFTEN

RUN

TIME

START

TIME

Models:

HRC 100-C (96054) 4-Station Update all titles to Indoor/Outdoor Mount, Irrigation Controller
HRC 100-C (96057) 6-Station Update all titles to Indoor/Outdoor Mount, Irrigation Controller
HRC 100-C (96058) 9-Station Update all titles to Indoor/Outdoor Mount, Irrigation Controller
HRC 100-C (96059) 12-Station Update all titles to Indoor/Outdoor Mount, Irrigation Controller

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Get to know your HRC 100 C.............4

Section 2: Installation ...........................5

Section 3: Programming with Easy-Set Logic™.......9

Section 4: Additional Features ...................11

Section 5: Reference ...........................13

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Congratulations on selecting your new
Hydro-Rain irrigation controller! With
Hydro-Rain’s exclusive Easy-Set Logic™,
simple programming and setup are
combined with the latest controller
technology and versatility.

Your HRC 100 C provides convenience
and flexibility, letting you run a fully
automatic, a semi-automatic, or a manual
watering program for all your watering
needs. Although this controller is so easy
to program that you likely will not need
instructions, we recommend that you read
this manual fully before installation so that
you understand all of the advanced features.

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A

B

C

D

E

Lock and latch

Weather Resistant Cover

Dial

Digital Display

Battery Compartment

Swing Door panel

F

RESET

PROGRAM

RAIN DELAY

AUTO

OFF

SET

CLOCK

SET

DATE

BUDGET

HOW

OFTEN

RUN

TIME

START

TIME

Section 1: Get to know your HRC 100 C

A

B

C

D

E

F

5

Buttons Function

ENTER

MANUAL

To confirm a new setting

To water manually

CLEAR To clear a setting

PROGRAM To move to different programs: A, B, and C

ARROW [  ]

To skip to the next setting / watering station

or move to other programs/settings

ARROW [  ]

To go back to the previous setting / watering

station or move to other programs/settings

RAIN DELAY

To pause operation for 24-72 hours due

to rain or other factors

[ + ] To increase a numeric setting

[ – ]

To decrease a numeric setting and to

select “Manual TEST ALL” programming

(see instructions)

Dial Position Function

RUN Set Program is operating automatically

SET CLOCK Set current time

SET DATE Year, Month, and Day

START TIME Set time to begin watering

RUN TIME Set watering duration for each station

HOW OFTEN Set frequency of watering days

BUDGET Adjust overall watering as a percentage

OFF Turn all stations/functions off

Section 2: Installation

Required Tools

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Wire Strippers

Installation Steps

1. Select a Location

2. Mount the Controller

3. Connect Valve Wires to Controller

4. Connect Electrical Power

5. Activate Battery

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1. Select a Location

When choosing a location for your HRC 100 C,
consider the following:

• Choose location near a power source (if hard wiring) or
electrical outlet when using the supplied power cord.

• Ensure operating temperatures are not below 0° Celsius
or above 70° Celsius.

• Place it away from direct sunlight if possible.

• Ensure at least 23 cm of space to the left of the
sprinkler controller box for the door to swing open after
installation.

• Locate the controller where there is easy access to
sprinkler wire (from valves). If mounted in an outdoor
location, shut the compartment door to keep the
controller safe from weather damage. To lock: insert the
key and turn clockwise to the locked position.

Note: Sprinkler controllers are weather-resistant to UL-50
and ETL® Listings, but should not be placed in areas where
continuous water could cause damage.

2. Mount the Controller

• Use the mounting template (included) to mark the
mounting screw location on the wall. See Figure 1

• Install a No. 8 screw (included) into wall in the upper
template location. Leave the screw head protruding
3 mm from wall. Use expanding anchors (included) in
plaster or masonry, if necessary, for a secure hold.

• Slip the HRC 100 C over protruding screw (using keyhole
slot in back). See Figure 2

• Drive a No. 8 screw through one of the two pre-formed
holes located in lower back cabinet. See Figure 2

Figure 2: Hang timer on screw using keyhole

Keyhole

Pre-formed

mounting holes

No. 8 Screw

Wall

3 mm

MOUNTING TEMPLATE

106 mm

Figure 1: Use Mounting Template (included)