Intermatic HB51RC75 Instructions Manual

Instructions for the
Outdoor Lighting Timer with Light Sensor
HB51RC75
1. Before installing your Outdoor Timer with Light Sensor, it is important to keep your timer from:
a. the lights being timed ON/OFF b. other night time light sources, e.g. street lights, porch lights c. reflective surfaces such as aluminum siding
(Please refer to Item 2 under Other Important Notes)
For this reason, it is recommended that a 3-conductor grounded
outdoor extension cord be used between the timer and the lights.
2. If you are using an outdoor extension cord, plug it into your timer receptacle. If you are not using an outdoor extension cord, plug your outdoor Christmas or other incandescent lights into your timer receptacle. The total cumulative wattage of all the lights must not
exceed 1000 watts.
3. Plug the timer into a grounded 120 volt outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AFTER THE LIGHT SENSOR SENSES DARKNESS, YOUR TIMER WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) MINUTES BEFORE TURNING THE LIGHTS ON. THIS IS TO ENSURE THAT THE LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON IN A REACTION TO TEMPORARY DARKNESS.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. For best results, plug your timer directly into a grounded 120 volt wall receptacle that is at least 1 or 2 feet above the ground. This prevents snow accumulation on the timer.
2. The light sensor initiates the timing cycle. Shield the sensor from all night time sources of light. The timer will shut your lights off if the sensor is influenced by the outdoor lights being timed, porch lights, street lights, car headlights, etc. When this occurs, the timer will reset itself and when the light source is removed, the selected run period will be repeated.
3. If you are installing the timer in a non-lighted garage, work shed, etc., it is necessary that the sensor face a window. It is important that daylight is allowed to reset the timer for the next evening. Otherwise, your lights will not come back on.
4. If a power failure occurs: After the power is restored, the timer will automatically default to the preset operating program.
If it is dark: The unit will immediately turn the lights on and they will stay on in accordance with the preset operating program.
If it is daylight: Your lights will remain on for a minute or two and will then turn off. Then, at dusk, your lights will automatically turn on and will stay on in accordance with the preset program.
If further assistance is required call:
INTERMATIC
815-675-2321
158SB10160
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