Sylvania SA 220 Quick Start Manual

Zip-Set is pre-set to the 212 area code (New York City) time zone, so if you live in New York within the 212 area code, you’re already ﬁnished. Simply press the “Mode” button to “ZIP” and it will automatically turn on your appliance at sunset and turn off after 6 hours. But if you live in another area code, please follow Zip-Set area code instructions.

Do not touch the time setting! It must always be set to the Default Preset Factory Time (NYC - (212) local time) for the zip-set program to work.

Setting Zip-Set Telephone Area Code

Understanding the Zip-Set Mode

Clock Setting (this function is usually used when batteries must be replaced) Set only to Eastern Time- 212 area code.

1. Press and hold the

2. Press and hold the backward. Release button when the approximate correct Eastern time is displayed. PM Indicator is on the upper right corner of the display.

NOTE: While pressing either

help you in set the time faster and more accurately.

3. Press the

Forward/Hourly Adjust or Reverse Button repeatedly until the correct Eastern time is displayed.

4. Press the

On/Off/Enter Button or wait for approx. 10 seconds to exit time setting mode.

5. Press the

DST Button to ON to have timer increase the current time by 1 hour for daylight saving time. The DST Indicator is to the right of the display.

Press the

DST Button again to turn it off. Current time will decrease 1 hour.

Calendar Setting (This function is usually used when batteries must be replaced)

1. Press and hold the

2. Press the

Forward/Hourly Adjust or the

seconds. The display will show month/date and flash.

3. Press the

Forward/Hourly Adjust or Reverse Button repeatedly until the correct month/date is displayed.

4. Press the

On/Off/Enter Button or wait for approx. 10 seconds to exit calendar setting mode.

NOTE: While pressing either assist you in setting the time quickly and accurately.

Battery Installation – This unit comes with 2 x CR2032 batteries for time keeping and back-up. You should replace the batteries every 2 years. To replace the batteries, please follow these steps:

1. Remove the SA 220 plug from the wall socket.

2. Unscrew mounting screws and remove unit from wall.

3. Turn unit over and using a small Phillips screw driver, remove the 2 screws holding the battery compartment cover (on back of unit).

4. Using a small flat screwdriver, gently pry the battery door open. Remove the 2 CR2032 batteries.

5. Install 2 new CR2032 batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that the + and – polarities match up with the diagram printed on the unit.

When the batteries are in place, return the battery door its original position and tighten the screws.

7. If you find the timer is not running after installing new batteries, you may need to reset it first. Using the point of a pencil or paperclip, press the Button located on the front panel. You will then need to reset the time and date.

8. Remount unit as before and plug the timer into the wall socket.

Using Programmable ON and OFF Time Settings

The SA 220 has 4 independent programmable ON/OFF time settings so you can turn outdoor holiday, landscape and security lighting, etc. on and off at specific times.

1. Press

MODE Button until the “PROG” and “1” icons are displayed.

2. Press the

Calendar/7-5-2 Button to select the timer frequency. "7" means the timer will operate all week, “5” for weekdays and “2” for just the weekend.

3. Press and hold the

Program Button until the display is flashing. (Figure E)

4. The display will change to show the “on” time for program 1 and flash. The On Icon will appear. Press the Button to adjust the ON time.

5. Press the

On/Off/Enter Button or wait for approx. 10 seconds. The display will show “off ” time, and the Off Icon will appear. (Figure F) Press the

000Forward/Hourly Adjust or

return to normal mode. Display will change back to show the clock time.

6. To program 2nd, 3rd or 4th timer, just follow step 1-5 but press

NOTE: Do not program the same on and off time when setting programs 1, 2, 3 or 4. You can not set the turn on and turn off to the same time (i.e., Turn on at

5:00 am and turn off at 5:00 am). Doing so will produce an error message on the display. To resolve the error message, change the off time by at least one minute using the forward or reverse button.

Activating the Programmable timer

1. Press

MODE Button until one of the program icons appears. That programmed timer is now active. (Press the Program Button to view the existing

preset times).

2. There is a simpler way to adjust turn on time by pressing the

3. If you wish, press the this feature, just press the button again

Ratings:

Total load: 15 AMP Resistive & Inductive, 600W Tungsten & Incandescent, 1/4 HP 120VAC, 60Hz. Rated Impulse Voltage: 1500V Type 1.B Control Action

Battery Replacement

Setting Clock and Calendar

NOTE: When changing batteries, make sure to reset the current time to the correct time in the Eastern time zone.

When you enter your telephone area code, it will then automatically adjust to the proper time for your location/time zone.

If Reset: Zip-Set must have the area code, year and date and Eastern time entered properly to function.

Zip-Set is the easiest way to set a light or an appliance to automatically turn on at sunset. Just set the phone area code where you live, make sure the Zip-Set mode is activated, and you’re ﬁnished.

DO NOT USE THE TIMER TO TURN OFF POWER FOR MAINTENANCE WORK (repairs, removing broken bulbs, etc.). ALWAYS TURN POWER OFF AT THE SERVICE PANEL BY REMOVING A FUSE OR TRIPPING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE DOING ANY ELECTRIC REPAIRS.

NEVER SUBMERGE UNIT INTO WATER.

The SA 220 internal clock is pre-set at the factory to the (212-NYC area code) Eastern time zone. (If you live in another area code other than 212- you need to change the area code). Simply enter your telephone area code by following these easy steps to have the time adjust to your location:

1. Press the Mode Button until “ZIP” appears in the display. (Figure A)

2. Press and hold the

Zip Set/Clear Button until the display shows the 3-digit area code input mode (Figure B).

3. The 1st digit of the telephone area code should be flashing. Press the Forward/Hourly Adjust or Reverse Button to adjust it, then press

000On/Off/Enter Button to enter it and edit the next digit. Press the

correct telephone area code is displayed. (Note: For special area code time zones see note below)

4. Once your telephone area code is entered, select a turn off time for the Zip-Set automatic sunset timer (the default turn off time of 6 should flash) (Figure C). You can have the timer turn off desired turn off setting, then press On/Off/Enter Button to enter it. When DONE appears in the display (Figure D), press On/Off/Enter Button to confirm or wait 10 seconds.

5. Press

Mode Button to Zip (display icon) to confirm the timer is set for ZIP-SET Auto ON at Sunset.

NOTE: (1.) After entering the Area codes for certain states, a “C” may appear next to the telephone area code, indicating a central location in the state. Press Forward or

Reverse to toggle to W (West) or E (East) and N (North) or S (South) if needed for proper time setting.

(2.) There are also area codes that may have different time zones; for example the 208 area code; by default will flash PST or by pressing Forward or Reverse will

toggle to MST)

(3.) Telephone area codes can change and may not appear in the timer’s table. Should that occur, please use the closest adjacent area code to set the timer

correctly for your location.

(4.) If a new area code was issued after this unit was manufactured or if you enter an invalid/nonexistent area code, you will get an error message stating 'AREA

CODE NOT FOUND'. Enter the closest correct area code for zip set mode to function properly.

(5.) If the clock/calendar is not correct or time is lost after replacing batteries, zip-Set mode will not function properly. Please see Setting Clock and Calendar (below).

Push stake into ground to circular mark

Front of Timer

PROG

752

1 23 4 ZIP OFFRANDOM

DST

10:09

Model: SA 220

• Zip-Set Technology: Sunset Auto On

Digital Outdoor Timer with 7 Outlets

Thank you for purchasing the SA 220 outdoor digital Timer, an easy to use outdoor digital timer with Zip-Set Technology and other advanced features:

Designed for outdoor use, the SA 220 can be mounted inside or outside on a wall or in the ground. Controls outdoor holiday, landscape, pool, spa accessories and security lighting.

Function – The SA 220 has 7 outlets: 6 timed outlets which are powered and controlled by the SA 220 timer; and 1 extra untimed outlet which always has power. Make sure all the timered outlet wires are neatly channneled through the outlet door slots to protect them from water or rain. We suggest that you always plug any outdoor timer to a GFCI outlet. Connect your outdoor lighting, etc. to the desired timed outlet.

Function

If you exceed 15 AMPs, the timer’s circuit breaker will trip. To reset, press the red button on the bottom of the cabinet after reducing the load.

Zip-Set Quick Set-up

Timer Operation

Manual Override

To override the On or Off settings, press the

On/Off Button. The override setting will not change the next timed event.

Detailed set up and function instructions are on back side of this manual.

Activate the Zip-Set Sunset timer

1. Press the

MODE Button until "ZIP" icon is displayed. The Zip-Set sunset timer is set and active.

2. SA 220, once properly set, knows the sunset time of your location. It will automatically turn on at sunset and turn off after

your selected duration time of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,

14 or 16 hrs.(se

e ZIP-Set Telephone Area Code Setting)

3. Press the

Random Button once to activate the random feature so the timer on/off time will fluctuate between +/-10 minutes to +/-120 minutes randomly. To cancel this

feature, just press the button again

(random disappears). When your home is left unattended, this is an excellent security feature to simulate

household activity and random should be activated.

Activate the Programmable timer

1. Press

MODE Button until the wanted program icon (PROG 1,2,3,or 4) is displayed and the chosen timer program will be active.

2. Press the

Random Button once to activatate the random feature so the timer on/off period will fluctuate between +/-10 minutes to +/-120 minutes randomly. To cancel

this feature, just press the button again

(random disappears).

Turn off all timer functions:

If you don’t want to use any timer functions, just press the

MODE Button until "OFF" is displayed.

Confirm timer settings for

ON/OFF: Press

MODE, select program then press

PROGRAM button.

RANDOM

OFF

Features:

• Zip-Set Technology; automatically turns lights on at sunset – just enter your phone area code.

• Outdoor Timer with large display and keypads

• 7 outlets – 6 timed controlled outlets and 1 untimed outlet

• 4 independent on/off programmable timers.

• DST (daylight savings time) switch.

• Timer settings are selectable to work weekends(2), weekdays(5), or all week(7).

• Random function for security.

• Manual Override

• Resettable Circuit Breaker

• Battery Backup (batteries included)

Installing the Timer

There are 2 ways to install the SA220. You can either mount the unit on a wall or use the stake (provided) to insert into the ground. (In order to meet the National Electrical Code 2002, you should use a receptacle cover that protects your outdoor receptacle, when timer is plugged in.

Please Note: the total rating (untimed extra outlet + timer outlets) of all items connected to the timer must not exceed the SA 220 rating of 15 amps and that any timer settings applied are for all of the timed outlets; they cannot operate independently.

Wall Mounting Instructions:

The SA 220 requires two (2) #8 screws or similar (not included) for wall mounting.Select a suitable location at least 3 feet above grond and within easy reach (8 inches or so) of a 3 prong outlet. Line up the unit against the desired surface and use a pencil or marker to mark the location of the two screw holes. You may wish to make starter guide holes with an awl or similar tool. Screw the unit to the surface until it is firmly attached. Make sure not to overtighten screws.

Look at the back of the unit for the stake mounting holes. Align the stake with the bottom lip on the back of timer. Slide stake in and screw the wingnuts into holes and stake holes. Thread the power cord into the stake wire cutout hole. Never use a hammer and DO NOT DRIVE the STAKE INTO GROUND. Insert the stake into the ground up to the circular marking.

PROG

RANDOM

Channel wires through bottom outlet conduits

Set your area code

Yes- You are DONE!

Find and press “Mode” button, until you see the Zip-Set icon Then depress & hold the Clear (Zip-Set) button until the display flashes.

Fast Set Up Instructions for Zip-Set™ Timers

ZIP-SET

CLEAR

To set: use “Reverse” / “Forward” buttons and ON/OFF

to Confirm or Enter.

then to set press

Set how many hours after sunset that you wish the ﬁxture to turn the power off (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 hrs).

PROGRAM

then

Timed Outlets under front cover

Program Button

Reset Button

Time Set Button

Calendar / 7-5-2 Button

Random Button

Zip Set/Clear Button

On/Off/Enter Button

DST Button

Mode Button

Forward/Hourly Adjust Button

Reverse

Align with lip then screw wingnuts into hole

Back of unit

Ground Stake Instructions:

WARNINGS:

Zip-set Technology “Sunset Auto on” is easy to program. The clock is set at the factory to the (212) Eastern time zone so you just need to enter your area code before using. The timer will automatically adjust for your location to turn

your outdoor holiday, landscape and security lighting on at sunset. Your SA 220 will automatically adjust to the changing

sunset times as the year progresses. Your program settings are protected by the intergrated back-up battery; even with brown-outs or black-outs, the Zip-set will store settings and turn your lights and appliances

correctly on at sunset once the electric current resumes.

This product has passed ETL testing. It is certified and

complies with both

U.S. and Canadian

product safety standards.

Timed Outlets

Reset Circuit Breaker

Extra

Untimed Untimed OutletOutlet

Extra Untimed Outlet

Bottom of Timer Timer Outlets

Wall Mount

Ground Stake

Do not touch the time setting! It must always be set to the Default Preset Factory Time (NYC - (212) local time) for the zip-set program to work.

Setting Zip-Set Telephone Area Code

Understanding the Zip-Set Mode

Clock Setting (this function is usually used when batteries must be replaced) Set only to Eastern Time- 212 area code.

1. Press and hold the

TIME SET Button until the display is flashing.

2. Press and hold the

Forward/Hourly Adjust Button to rapidly advance the time forward, or the

Reverse Button to rapidly change the time

backward. Release button when the approximate correct Eastern time is displayed. PM Indicator is on the upper right corner of the display.

NOTE: While pressing either

Forward/Hourly Adjust or

Reverse Button the minutes will begin at a moderate pace, and then get faster. This will

help you in set the time faster and more accurately.

3. Press the

Forward/Hourly Adjust or Reverse Button repeatedly until the correct Eastern time is displayed.

4. Press the

On/Off/Enter Button or wait for approx. 10 seconds to exit time setting mode.

5. Press the

DST Button to ON to have timer increase the current time by 1 hour for daylight saving time. The DST Indicator is to the right of the display.

Press the

DST Button again to turn it off. Current time will decrease 1 hour.

Calendar Setting (This function is usually used when batteries must be replaced)

1. Press and hold the

Calendar/7-5-2 Button until “Y 04” (default) flashes on the display.

2. Press the

Forward/Hourly Adjust or the

Reverse Button to adjust to current year then press

On/Off/Enter Button or wait for approx. 10

seconds. The display will show month/date and flash.

3. Press the

Forward/Hourly Adjust or Reverse Button repeatedly until the correct month/date is displayed.

4. Press the

On/Off/Enter Button or wait for approx. 10 seconds to exit calendar setting mode.

NOTE: While pressing either

Forward/Hourly Adjust or

Reverse Button the date will begin at a moderate pace, and then get faster. This will

assist you in setting the time quickly and accurately.

(Figure D)

Battery Installation – This unit comes with 2 x CR2032 batteries for time keeping and back-up. You should replace the batteries every 2 years. To replace the batteries, please follow these steps:

1. Remove the SA 220 plug from the wall socket.

2. Unscrew mounting screws and remove unit from wall.

3. Turn unit over and using a small Phillips screw driver, remove the 2 screws holding the battery compartment cover (on back of unit).

4. Using a small flat screwdriver, gently pry the battery door open. Remove the 2 CR2032 batteries.

5. Install 2 new CR2032 batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that the + and – polarities match up with the diagram printed on the unit.

When the batteries are in place, return the battery door its original position and tighten the screws.

7. If you find the timer is not running after installing new batteries, you may need to reset it first. Using the point of a pencil or paperclip, press the

RESET

Button located on the front panel. You will then need to reset the time and date.

8. Remount unit as before and plug the timer into the wall socket.

Using Programmable ON and OFF Time Settings

(Figure F)

(Figure E)

The SA 220 has 4 independent programmable ON/OFF time settings so you can turn outdoor holiday, landscape and security lighting, etc. on and off at specific times.

1. Press

MODE Button until the “PROG” and “1” icons are displayed.

2. Press the

Calendar/7-5-2 Button to select the timer frequency. "7" means the timer will operate all week, “5” for weekdays and “2” for just the weekend.

3. Press and hold the

Program Button until the display is flashing. (Figure E)

4. The display will change to show the “on” time for program 1 and flash. The On Icon will appear. Press the

Forward/Hourly Adjust or Reverse

Button to adjust the ON time.

5. Press the

On/Off/Enter Button or wait for approx. 10 seconds. The display will show “off ” time, and the Off Icon will appear. (Figure F) Press the

000Forward/Hourly Adjust or

Reverse Button to adjust OFF time. Press the On/Off/Enter Button once more or wait for approx. 10 seconds to

return to normal mode. Display will change back to show the clock time.

6. To program 2nd, 3rd or 4th timer, just follow step 1-5 but press

MODE Button until “PROG” and corresponding (“2”, “3” or “4”) icons are displayed.

NOTE: Do not program the same on and off time when setting programs 1, 2, 3 or 4. You can not set the turn on and turn off to the same time (i.e., Turn on at

5:00 am and turn off at 5:00 am). Doing so will produce an error message on the display. To resolve the error message, change the off time by at least one minute using the forward or reverse button.

Activating the Programmable timer

1. Press

MODE Button until one of the program icons appears. That programmed timer is now active. (Press the Program Button to view the existing

preset times).

2. There is a simpler way to adjust turn on time by pressing the

Forward/Hourly Adjust Button. The turn On can be adjusted by +/-90 minutes.

3. If you wish, press the

Random Button once to activate the random feature. The timer on/off time will fluctuate +/-10 to +/-120 minutes randomly. To cancel

this feature, just press the button again

Battery

Installation

Ratings:

Total load: 15 AMP Resistive & Inductive, 600W Tungsten & Incandescent, 1/4 HP 120VAC, 60Hz. Rated Impulse Voltage: 1500V Type 1.B Control Action

Battery Replacement

Setting Clock and Calendar

Manufactured by Hardware

Innovations LLC.

Technical Support 888-548-4484

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PROG

(PROG 1,2,3,or 4)

ZIP-SET

SA220- 7-2006 V-2

Made in China

Set your area code

Yes- You are DONE!

Find and press “Mode” button, until you see the Zip-Set icon Then depress & hold the Clear (Zip-Set) button until the display flashes.

2 3

Fast Set Up Instructions for Zip-Set™ Timers

ZIP-SET

CLEAR

To set: use “Reverse” / “Forward” buttons and ON/OFF

to Confirm or Enter.

then to set press

Set how many hours after sunset that you wish the ﬁxture to turn the power off (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 hrs).

NOTE: When changing batteries, make sure to reset the current time to the correct time in the Eastern time zone.

When you enter your telephone area code, it will then automatically adjust to the proper time for your location/time zone.

If Reset: Zip-Set must have the area code, year and date and Eastern time entered properly to function.

(Light OFF)

(Light ON)

Program Times

NEVER SUBMERGE UNIT INTO WATER.

1. Press the Mode Button until “ZIP” appears in the display. (Figure A)

2. Press and hold the

Zip Set/Clear Button until the display shows the 3-digit area code input mode (Figure B).

3. The 1st digit of the telephone area code should be flashing. Press the Forward/Hourly Adjust or Reverse Button to adjust it, then press

000On/Off/Enter Button to enter it and edit the next digit. Press the

Zip Set/Clear Button to go back to / edit the previous digit. Continue until the

correct telephone area code is displayed. (Note: For special area code time zones see note below)

4. Once your telephone area code is entered, select a turn off time for the Zip-Set automatic sunset timer (the default turn off time of 6 should flash) (Figure C). You can have the timer turn off

(2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 hours after sunset. While the turn off time is flashing, press the Forward/Hourly Adjust to cycle to the

desired turn off setting, then press On/Off/Enter Button to enter it. When DONE appears in the display (Figure D), press On/Off/Enter Button to confirm or wait 10 seconds.

5. Press

Mode Button to Zip (display icon) to confirm the timer is set for ZIP-SET Auto ON at Sunset.

NOTE: (1.) After entering the Area codes for certain states, a “C” may appear next to the telephone area code, indicating a central location in the state. Press Forward or

Reverse to toggle to W (West) or E (East) and N (North) or S (South) if needed for proper time setting.

(2.) There are also area codes that may have different time zones; for example the 208 area code; by default will flash PST or by pressing Forward or Reverse will

toggle to MST)

(3.) Telephone area codes can change and may not appear in the timer’s table. Should that occur, please use the closest adjacent area code to set the timer

correctly for your location.

(4.) If a new area code was issued after this unit was manufactured or if you enter an invalid/nonexistent area code, you will get an error message stating 'AREA

CODE NOT FOUND'. Enter the closest correct area code for zip set mode to function properly.

(5.) If the clock/calendar is not correct or time is lost after replacing batteries, zip-Set mode will not function properly. Please see Setting Clock and Calendar (below).

WARNINGS:

Risk of electric shock

• No Serviceable parts inside- Do not open or tamper with unit.

• Plug directly into an electric outlet

• Connect to grounded 3-prong outlet only

• Do not use a 3- to 2-prong adaptor to defeat the grounding pin.

• Remove timer from outlet before cleaning

• Keep children away from timer & outlet

Risk of fire

• For only 120 volt usage

• Do not use to control irons and cooking appliances, etc.

• Do not exceed the recommended electrical ratings

SAFETY WARNING

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