Taco 265 Instruction Sheet

Instruction Sheet

102-067

Timer and Aquastat

SUPERSEDES: November 15, 1992 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2003

Plant ID# 001-979

Application:

The Taco Clock Timer/Temperature Aquastat combination is
designed to cycle the circulator during peak demand peri­ods. The Analog Timer (No. 265-1) is adjustable to 15 minute
intervals within a 24 hour time frame. The Digital Timer
(No. 265-3) can be programmed for 7 day operation. The
Temperature Aquastat (No. 563-2) automatically switches
the circulator ON at 95ºF and OFF at 115ºF. The two can
be used in combination, or they can be used separately.
When the Clock Timer/Temperature Aquastat are used
together, the Timer switches ON sending power to the unit.
The Temperature Aquastat measures the temperature, and
cycles the circulator as long as the Timer is switched to the
ON mode.

If used separately, the Clock Timer operates the circulator
during the chosen number of ON/OFF intervals. When using
only the Temperature Aquastat, the circulator cycles inter­mittently to maintain a temperature between 95ºF and 115ºF.

The Clock Timer and Temperature Aquastat are easy to
retrofit to any “00” Series Circulator. The user-friendly 24
hour analog clock has an hour hand, raised minute hand
for ease of adjustment, two directional arrows, and AM/PM
time settings. Our easy to program digital timer provides
maximum convenience, comfort and energy savings. The
Clock Timer can be mounted in any direction by just
attaching it to the capacitor box electrical connection hole.

Electrical Hook-Up:

1. All electrical work must be performed by an electrician
in accordance with the latest edition of the National
Electrical Codes and Local Codes and Regulations.

2. Verify that the voltage, phase and frequency are correct
for the Circulator, Timer and Aquastat prior to connection.

3. Follow the appropriate wiring diagram

Analog Timer Programming:

1. Set the clock to the exact time of day using the clock
face minute hand. Pay special attention to the corre­sponding AM and PM settings.

2. Supply power. Test circulator by pushing Timer lever into
the manual position.

3. Set the desired ON/OFF times in 15 minute intervals.
Push trippers away from clock face for ON operation, and
leave trippers toward the clock face for OFF operation.

Programming Modes:

1. Up = On, Constant
circulation I

2. Middle = Automatic
operation

3. Down = Off O

Installation: FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE

SEQUENCE THAT THEY APPEAR.

Analog Timer Installation Instructions:

1. Disconnect the electrical supply. Remove circulator
terminal box screw and cover.

2. Loosen Timer box cover screw and remove cover.

3. Assemble the back portion of the Timer to the “00” ter­minal box as shown in the Timer installation diagram
(006 circulator pictured). Make sure that the protruding
tang on the back of the Timer box fits under the circu­lator’s terminal box base. Adjust until the two terminal
box openings are aligned.

4. Secure the locknuts. Feed the yellow and white circu­lator lead wires into the Timer through the bushing.
Reassemble circulator terminal box cover and secure
with the screw.

5. See electrical hook-up for Timer wiring.

Aquastat Installation Instructions:

1. Disconnect the electrical supply. Securely fasten the
Aquastat clip to

1

⁄2" pipe applications. The Aquastat must be properly

fastened to insure a good reading.

2. See electrical hook-up for Aquastat wiring.

3

⁄4" pipe or to the circulator casing for

Analog Timer Clock Face

Digital 7 Day Programmable Timer:

The Plumb n’ Plug digital timer features a large LCD display
and unique “circular programming” with large keys for easy
setting and adjustments. A 100 hour capacitor backup
retains program memory during power outages.

Note: Although the Plumb n’ Plug digital timer contains
some degree of spike and electrical noise protection, as
with all electronic devices, these units can be affected by
electrical noise. It is recommended that they be powered
from a voltage source that has no switching devices or
inductive loads connected.

Digital Timer Technical Data:

Channels: 1
Programs: 20
Daylight time changeover: Manual
Manual 3-way override: On-Auto-Off
Shortest switching time: 1 minute
Reserve carryover: 100 hrs.
Input voltage: 120 VAC
Switching Output: SPDT relay
Switch ratings: 500 W @ 125 VAC
Input draw: 4 VA
Input frequency: 50 or 60 Hz
Wiring connections:

1

⁄4" quick connect
Ambient temperature: -20°F to 140°F (-28°C to 60°C)
UL and Canadian UL recognized: File E83486

Keypad Description:

Setting the Time/Automatic Run Mode

Prog. Program Mode

Res.* Reset: Clears all programs and time

Select ON or OFF in Prog. Mode, Manual Override
in Run Mode

±1h* Manual Daylight Change Key

h Setting the Hour (12:-- AM)

m Setting the Minute (12:01 AM)

Day Set Day(s) for time and programs

(Mon = 1, Tues = 2, . . . Sun = 7)

* Recessed keys; use a pen point to press

LCD Display Elements:

The LCD incorporates a number of different elements to dis­play various data and information.

Programs:

The PNP digital timer will accept up to 20 programs. A pro­gram consists of:

1. An ON or OFF command

2. Time of day (Hour and Minute)

3. Single day or multiple days

A program is required for each ON
event, and a program is required
for each OFF event.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE PRO-

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

AM

CEEDING WITH SETTING THE
TIME AND PROGRAMMING THE
UNIT, PRESS THE RESET KEY TO
CLEAR ALL DATA FROM MEMORY.

Selecting AM/PM or Military Time:

After pressing reset, the display may show AM (right). The
numbered day symbols will be flashing on and off.

If the display does not show AM, it is in military time mode
(24:00 hr.). To change to AM/PM mode, press and hold the
h key and press the ±1h key once. AM will appear in display.

If display is in AM mode and military mode is desired, press
and hold the h key, press the ±1h key once.

Setting the Time:
NOTE: If the h and m keys are held down longer than 2 sec-

onds, the numbers will advance rapidly.
Press and hold the key during the following: (If Daylight

Savings Time is in effect, press ±1h first.)

1. Press h to advance to the current hour (while holding
down the key).

2. Press m to advance to the current minute (while holding
down the key).

3. Press Day repeatedly to advance to current day (while
holding down the key).
(Mon = 1, Tues = 2, . . . Sun = 7)

NOTE: If the days are flashing, it indicates the day of the
week was not set when setting the time. The timer cannot
be programmed unless the day of the week is entered.

Manual Daylight Time Changeover:

Each year, in the Spring, press ±1h to advance the time an
hour. In the Fall, press ±1h to set back an hour.

Days of the Week

Daylight Time Symbol

AM and PM Symbol

Run Mode Symbol

OFF Symbol

ON Symbol

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

+1h
AM

ON/OFF Symbol

Continuous OFF Symbol

Continuous ON Symbol

Time of Day or
Switching Time

Manual Override ON

Digital 7 Day Programmable Timer