Intermatic 158EJ11853 User Manual
MODEL EJ500
MODE
Switch from one
program mode
to another.
NEXT/ON/OFF
Switches between
ON and OFF settings
when programming
the timer. Confirms
program entry and
advances timer to
next selection.
RESET
Press RESET while holding
down NEXT/ON/OFF
button to clear all previous
programming.
M+ ZONE+ YEAR+
Advances months in the
calendar mode.
Advances minutes in the
clock and program modes.
Advances years in the
calendar mode.
HOUR+ YEAR-
Subtracts years in the
calendar mode.
Advances hours in the
clock and program modes.
DAY/DST
Changes days when
setting calendar or
programming ON and
OFF times.
Press to select
automatic or manual
daylight savings time.
CALENDAR
MODE
CLOCK
MODE
PROGRAM
MODE
AUTOMATIC
MODE
RANDOM
MODE
MANUAL
MODE
OFF
SETTING
PROGRAM #
AUTO
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
ON
SETTING
AM or PM
INDICATOR
DAYS OF THE WEEK
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Intermatic EJ500 Indoor Wall Switch Timer
with Astronomic Feature. This timer can replace your regular or
3-way light switch (where two switches control the same light) to
control incandescent and fluorescent lights. (See important notes)
You will need a Decora style wall plate with this timer (wall plate not
included).
Features
• Automatic or manual operation. Push the control
cover to switch ON or OFF at any time.
• Program up to 7 ON/OFF setting pairs.
• Automatic Daylight Savings Time (dST) option.
• Multiple daily settings options:
• LCD digital clock and readout.
• Random feature automatically varies switching times for a
• Two SR44/LR44 batteries keep time for up to 3 months, of
• Built-in memory holds settings indefinitely without battery.
Installation Instructions - Single Switch or 3-way - to replace
an existing switch:
1. TURN OFF POWER by REMOVING FUSE
2. Remove the existing wall switch.
BLUE WIRE
3-way switch: (See “Other Installations” if switching from 3
or more locations)
3a. A
WIRE FROM
“COMMON” OF
OLD SWITCH
BLACK WIRE
3b. Identify the “common” terminal at the other (remote 3-way)
4.
5. Using the screws provided, mount the timer to the wall box then
After display starts flashing "12:00
button. The display should switch between ON and OFF. Your timer
is now ready to set.
o All days of the week
o Individual days of the week
o 5 weekdays
o 2 weekend days
“lived-in” look.
power interruption.
7/16”
or turning the CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF.
Trim building wires bare to 7/16”.
BLACK WIRE
Single switch:
3. Connect one of the building wires to
the black wire from the timer, using the
wire nuts provided. Connect the other
building wire to the blue wire from the
timer.
THE RED TIMER WIRE IS NOT USED
FOR SINGLE SWITCH INSTALLATIONS. Cap the red wire with a wire
nut.
RED WIRE
(Capped, Not Connected)
BE SURE THAT ALL THE WIRE NUTS
ARE SECURE.
three way switch has three wires connected to it. One of
the wires is “common” (the terminal has a different colored
screw or there are markings on the old switch). Connect the
Black wire from the timer to the common wire. Connect the
other two wires to the Blue and Red wires from the timer (it
doesn’t matter which goes to which.)
RED WIRE
BLUE WIRE
REMOTE
3-WAY
SWITCH
COMMON
switch. Connect the supplied jumper wire from the common
terminal to one of the other two terminals of the switch.
(If the light does not turn on when you get to step 6, turn power
off at the fuse or circuit breaker and switch the jumper wire to
the other terminal.)
T
uck the wires into the wall box leaving room for the timer.
install the wall plate.
AM", press the
"NEXT/ON/OFF"
MOVE
WIRE
JUMPER
THER
O O
T
TERMINAL
THIS
IF
SWITCH
DOES NOT
TURN LIGHT
ON
Ratings
500W single gang or 2 gang installations (40W minimum)
4A Tungsten (Incandescent)
4A Ballast (Inductive)
120VAC, 60 Hz
Operating Temperature: 0 deg C - +40 deg C.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• This switch is suitable for use in up to 2 gang installations.
• EJ500 is designed to operate standard incandescent light
bulbs or (thermally protected Class P ballast) fluorescent
lighting ONLY.
• The switch can handle a minimum load totaling 40 Watts.
• This device is NOT TO BE USED to operate MERCURY
VAPOR LIGHTS, APPLIANCES, RADIOS, TV’s,
STEREO’s, etc.
• Separate dimmers and photoelectric switches cannot be
used in combination with your timer
.
• It is recommended that your timer not be used with PAR or
“R” type outdoor flood lamps or lamps larger than 150 watts,
since currents generated during lamp burn-out could damage the timer.
Battery Replacement
The two LR44/SR44 batteries maintain the time of day clock and the calendar during power interruptions, for up to 3 months of accumulated interruptions. All the other settings will remain in memory
indefinitely without batteries or AC power. Remove the batteries if the timer will be without AC power
for an extended time.Replace the batteries if the display is dim or the message “lobAT” is displayed.
The batteries may be safely changed without removing AC power. If AC power is removed, please
change batteries within 15 seconds to avoid losing your time of day setting.Remove the battery holder by prying at either finger hole, left and right of holder. Install the new batteries into the holder as
marked inside holder. Re-install holder with the notch down. If the display is flashing 12:00 AM, reset
the time and check the date settings. The “lobAT” message will disappear within 10 seconds of
installing new good batteries.
Fig. 1
Glossary of Terms
AM
12:00
d
MAN
ON
Astronomic Feature – The EJ500 Wall Switch Timer with Astronomic Feature automatically compensates for changes in the length of daylight throughout the year.
For example, the sunset in Chicago, IL varies from approximately 4:30 PM during December to approximately 9:00 PM during June. The EJ500 automatically
adjusts for changes in daylight. SET THE TIMER ONCE AND NO RESETTING, BECAUSE OF DAILY TIME CHANGES, IS REQUIRED.
Daylight Savings Time (DST) – The EJ500 timer has an automatic Daylight Savings Time feature. The AUTO setting will adjust for daylight savings time changes.
The MAN setting prevents automatic DST adjustments.
Program Zone – (See Fig 7) The Astronomic program divides the United States into 3 zones. The NORTH Zone refers to locations from Chicago, IL northward.
The CENTRAL zone refers to locations between Chicago, IL and southern Missouri. The SOUTH zone refers to locations south of Missouri.
SUNUP – When using the Astronomic feature, the morning sunrise is automatically calculated by the timer. However, the exact sunrise setting can vary from
area to area. The sunrise setting can be manually adjusted to match your exact sunrise time. Check your local newspaper or weather report for the exact
sunrise time in your area.
SUNSET – When using the Astronomic feature, the evening sunset time is automatically calculated by the timer. The same adjustment that is used for SUNUP
can be used for SUNSET.
Programming and Operating Instructions
Batteries
-EJ500 comes with two SR44/LR44 batteries
-To start the timer, pull the tab out from the bottom of the battery door (inside of the control cover). See Fig. 2.
HELPFUL HINTS. PLEASE READ BEFORE SETTING THE CALENDAR OR CLOCK:
1. If you wish to skip a programming step, such as SUNUP and SUNSET settings, press the MODE button to pass any section
of the program.
2. When you complete each step in setting the CALENDAR and ON/OFF times, press the NEXT On/Off button. The next
selection will flash on the display. In order to stop the flashing and enter your selection, press the applicable function button(s)
once, and then enter your selection.
3. By pressing and holding any button, the display will advance rapidly.
Battery Tab
Fig. 2
4. In order for the Astronomic Feature and automatic DST settings to function properly, the CALENDAR settings must be
entered correctly.
5. In the event that the batteries are allowed to run down, or are removed for more than 15 seconds,
the timer will maintain the year, month, day and all prior programming settings.
If the batteries are replaced on the same day, only the time of day would
have to be re-entered.
Setting the Calendar
When the battery tab is pulled. The display will flash. See Figure 3
Press MODE to go to the Calendar (CAL) screen. See Fig 4.
Press YEAR+ once to stop the display from flashing.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Press YEAR+ until the correct year is displayed.
If you went past the proper year, press YEAR- to get to the correct year.
Press NEXT ON/OFF and the display will flash DATE.
Press M+ (MONTH) or DAY button to stop the display from flashing. See Fig 5.
Fig. 5
Press M+ until the correct month is displayed.
Press DAY until the correct date is displayed.
NEXT ON/OFF to see DST, AUTO flashing display. See Fig 6.
Press
DST button once to stop the flashing. Press DST for AUTO or MANUAL selection
Press
Fig. 6
(AUTO automatically will compensate for DST time changes; MANUAL requires a manual
adjustment or no adjustment).
NEXT ON/OFF to see ZONE, CENTR flashing display. See Fig 7
Press
Press ZONE+ button once to stop the flashing. Press ZONE+ to choose NORTH,
CENTRAL, or SOUTH. SEE
ARE LIVING.
WHERE
Press
YOU
NEXT ON/OFF. The display will flash between SUNUP and an AM time.
THE MAP
TO FIND THE AREA OF THE COUNTRY
Fig. 7
-If you wish to use the pre-programmed time setting, press NEXT to advance
to the SUNSET (DISPLAYED AS SNSET) setting.
-If you wish to adjust the calculated SUNUP setting, press HOUR+ or M+ button
once to stop the display from flashing. Using a local newspaper or weather
report to determine your exact SUNUP time, use HOUR+ and M+ to adjust the
SUNUP time to the proper hour and minute of sunrise.
Press NEXT ON/OFF to go to the SNSET
used for SUNUP
.
setting. Follow the same directions as was
The CALENDAR settings are now complete.
Setting the Time of Day
Press MODE to go to the Clock (CLK) settings. The display will flash with 12:00 AM.
Press HOUR+ to stop the flashing.
Press HOUR+ and M+ to set the current time in hours and minutes.
Make sure that AM and PM settings are correct.
Note: The day of the week is shown at the bottom of the display
be sure to also set the current day of the week while programming the current time.
correct day of the week is shown.
The CLOCK settings are now complete.
. If you have not programmed the calendar settings,
o do this, press
T
DAYuntil the
Programming ON/OFF Times
Note: Programming ON/OFF Times
-There are two ways to program the EJ500 timer:
o You may program each desired ON/OFF setting by selecting specific times or
o You may use the ASTRO SUNUP or SUNSET settings.
-In order to use the ASTRO features you must have already followed all previous instructions.
-The EJ500 timer has up to 7 ON and 7 OFF settings.
-Each ON or OFF setting may be programmed to occur on any specific day, all days of the week, weekdays only, or weekends only.
Fig. 6A
Fig. 8
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