Spruce PS-SPRZ16-01 Quick Start Manual

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Zone Irrigation Controller

Quick Start Guide

Spruce controller

inside the box

AC Adapter

Mounting Hardware

x2 Screws
x2 Drywall Anchors

tools needed

Phillips (+) Screwdriver
Drill &3/16” drill bit (if mounting to drywall)

NOTE: This guide will assume that you have already configured your

SmartThings Hub & installed the SmartThings App on your smartphone or

tablet. Refer to the SmartThingsmanual to get SmartThings up and running.

A SmartThings Hub is required for operation.

If installing Spruce outdoors, you must mount Spruce in a weatherproof enclosure.

connect spruce to smartthings

Establish a network connection with the SmartThings Hub first, before
mounting the hardware. Perform the initial network connection in close
proximity to the SmartThings Hub. Plug the power into Spruce and wait
for Spruce to finish booting (the logo flashes purple/green when
booting, and changes to blinking red when done).

In the SmartThings App, navigate to the Marketplace then tap + Connect
New Device. SmartThings will start to search for devices.

While SmartThings is searching, tell Spruce to join the network: On the
Controller, press the Function button (logo will turn teal), then touch
Zone 9 (logo will flash red/blue). Spruce should connect to SmartThings
within 1 minute. When Spruce is connected, the indicator light will
switch to blue.

Back in the SmartThings App, select Spruce Controller on the list of
connected devices (If SmartThings identifies the device as a generic
Thing or a different device, go to our Support Page for instructions to un­pair; then try connecting again).

On the next screen, add the Spruce Controller to the Spruce Room. If
the Spruce Room does not exist, add it by tapping Select a Room, then
Add a new room. Add a new room and name it Spruce. When done, tap
next. The next screen configures how Spruce will interact with other
devices in SmartThings.Make any desired changes, then tap Done.

Unplug the Controller and prepare to mount the hardware.

Spruce is not weatherproof.

Failure to do so will void the warranty.

remove the existing controller

Remove your existing controller and take note of which zone wires
correspond to which zones. You can use the table on the opposite side
of this quick start guide to take notes, or take a picture.

mount the mounting plate

y remove the faceplate - refer to the insert for additional

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instruction. Prop up the Controller on a table with the front face of
the unit facing away from you. Push down on the tabs on the top of
the unit, and continue to push the tabs towards you to separate the
mounting plate away from the faceplate.

If necessary, install drywall anchors. Use a drill to drill two holes in
alignment with the mounting holes, and insert the provided drywall
anchors. Using the 2 screws provided, screw the Spruce Controller
into the drywall anchors, or directly into bare wood.

install the zone wires

Feed the zone wire bundle under the bottom bracket and insert the
zone wires into the screwless connectors. It may be helpful to push
down on the terminal block with a small screwdriver when inserting
or releasing wires. Make sure all the connections are tight.

The common, 16 zones, and rain sensor ports are labelled on the
board. It does not matter which common ports are used. The
Master/Pump wire (if applicable) can be installed into any open zone
and then configured as such in the SmartApp. The 24VAC ports are
optional and not necessary if using the supplied AC adaptor & power
input port at the bottom of the unit.

Re-install the faceplate. Take care to align the pins - donnoott bend
them. Plug the AC adaptor into Spruce and into a wall plug (Note: the
faceplate must be re-attached before plugging in the power). The
Spruce indicator will flash purple & green while booting up, then
change to solid blue when connected.

connect spruce sensors

Connect your Spruce Sensors (if applicable)to the network at this
time, and be sure to add all Sensors to the Spruce Room.

installing the spruce smartapp

Navigate to the Marketplace then SmartApps, then Energy
Management. Find the Spruce SmartApp, and configure your settings.

settings + assigning sensors

The Spruce SmartApp is accessible from My Home

-> SmartApps. Here you can configure all settings for the
Spruce SmartApp. An explanation of settings can be
found in the Spruce Knowledge Base/Support Page.

In the Zone Summary and Setup section of the Spruce
SmartApp, you can configure settings for individual zones,
as well as assign Spruce Moisture Sensors to zones.

manual zone operation

Zones can be toggled on or off manually on
the Spruce Controller by simply touching the
zone of interest to toggle the zone ON or OFF.

For manual controlvia the SmartThings App, navigate to My Home

-> Spruce Room and select your Spruce Controller. Tapon any of the
zones to toggle the zones on or off. The Start Watering option will
water each zone based off the algorithm output using the current
conditions (ignoring weather prediction and day of week restrictions).

indicator

light

codes

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Flashing Purple/Green
Booting up

Flashing Red
Not connected to network

Flashing Red/Blue
Searching for network

zone notes

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Blue
Connected to network

Flashing Blue/Green
Scheduled watering

Teal
Function button active

Need more information? Visit

support.spruceirrigation.com

Spruce™ Wireless Smart Irrigation Controller, 16zone
Model Number: PS-SPRZ16-01
Contains FCC ID: XFF-Z357PA20

www.spruceirrigation.com/terms

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCCRules. Operation is subjectto thefollowing two conditions:(1) this devicemay not causeharmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that maycause undesired
operation.

Note

This equipment has been tested and foundto complywith the limitsfor aClass Bdigital device,pursuant to part15 ofthe FCC Rules.These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in aresidential installation.This equipment generates,uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if notinstalled and usedin accordancewith the instructions,may cause harmfulinterference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur ina particularinstallation. If thisequipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can bedetermined byturning the equipmentoff andon, theuser is
encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or moreof thefollowing measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.

- Connect the equipment to an outleton acircuit different fromthat to whichthe receiveris connected.

- Consult an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp.

Changes or modifications to this productnot authorized byPlaid Systems could voidthe electromagneticcompatibility and wireless
compliance and negate your authority to operatethe product.

Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies withCanadian ICES-003
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exemptRSS standard(s). Operation is subjectto the followingtwo conditions: (1)this
device may not cause interference, and (2) thisdevice must acceptany interference, including interferencethat may cause undesired
operation of the device.

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Spruce and theSpruce Logo are trademarks of Plaid
Systems. App guidanceis for instructional purposes
only and maydiffer from actual product, and are
subject to change without notice.

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