Light Timer
Light Timer
Pre-Installation
CHANGING THE FACEPLATE REMOVING SIDE SECTIONS FOR MULTI-SWITCH INSTALLATIONS
This device includes a light-almond faceplate. To switch faceplates, follow the steps below. When installing your timer into a wall box with multiple switches, remove all the inner side
a. Gently remove the white faceplate using a flathead screwdriver. Starting at the top left corner, sections prior to making the electrical connections. See Figure 1.
gently pry the faceplate loose, working around the edge until it pops off. a. Use pliers to bend the side section up and down until it breaks off.
b. Find the light-almond faceplate in the package. Place the new faceplate into position and b. Repeat the process for each side section to be removed.
carefully push until it snaps into place.
WARNING: Shut off power at the fuse box or circuit breaker before performing any wiring or installation.
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DAYLIGHT ADJUSTING INDOOR DIGITAL TIMER
Please reference page 1 to identify the right installation method for your timer and basic wiring terms.
1 Single Pole Installation
2 Load Side 3-Way Installation Instruction 3 Line Side 3-Way Installation Instruction
SEE FIGURES 3 & 4 BELOW SEE FIGURES 3 & 5 BELOW
NOTE: The common is typically a dark colored screw on a single pole or 3-way toggle switch. NOTE: The common is typically a dark colored screw on a single pole or 3-way toggle switch.
NOTE: If you are using your timer to control a fluorescent lamp, the timer must be installed on a load-side NOTE: If you are using your timer to control a fluorescent lamp, the timer must be installed on a load-side wiring
wiring box. box.
PREPARING THE SWITCH ON THE LINE SIDE PREPARING THE SWITCH ON THE LOAD SIDE
a. Disconnect the power from the circuit by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse from a. Disconnect the power from the circuit by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse
the fuse box. from the fuse box.
b. Using the Line Side of Figure 3 shown below as a reference, label and remove the line wire (1) b. Using the Switch on the Load Side of Figure 3 shown below as a reference, label and remove
from the common terminal and the Traveler-2 wire (7). the load wire (4) from the common terminal and the Traveler-2 wire (7).
c. Connect the jumper wire (supplied part DD), the line wire (1) from the common terminal C, and the c. Using Figure 5 as a visual reference, connect the jumper wire (6 (supplied part DD)), the load
Traveler-2 wire (7) together. You should have three wires connected with one wire nut. wire (4) from the common terminal (C), and the Traveler-2 wire (7). You should have three wires
d. Connect the other end of jumper (6) back to the common terminal (C) on the switch. Consider connected with one wire nut.
recording the marking/color coding of the Traveler-1 (5) and Traveler-2 (7) wires so you can tell d. Connect the other end of the jumper (6) back to the common terminal (C) on the switch.
them apart for later use. Consider recording the marking/color coding of the Traveler-1 (5) and Traveler-2 (7) wires so
e. Tuck the wires into the box, leaving room for the switch. you can tell them apart for later use.
f. Install the switch back into the box. e. Carefully tuck the wires into the switch box leaving room for the timer.
f. Install the switch back into the box.
INSTALLING THE TIMER ON THE LOAD SIDE
a. Using Figure 3-Load side as a visual guide, remove the load side 3-way switch and the three INSTALLING THE TIMER ON THE LINE SIDE
wires, labeling the wire on the common terminal as Load (4) and the traveler wires. a. Using Figure 3 shown above - Line Side, as a visual guide, remove the line side 3-way switch
b. Connect the removed LOAD wire (4) to he blue wire of the timer. and wires, and label the wire removed from the common terminal (C).
c. Using Figure 4 -Timer on the Load Side as a visual reference for the remaining steps, b. Using Figure 5 below - Timer on Line Side as a visual guide, connect the line wire (1) to the
connect the Traveler-1 wire (5) to the black (line) wire from the timer. black wire from the timer using the supplied wire nuts.
d. Connect the Traveler-2 (7) wire to the red traveler wire from the timer. c. Connect the white wire from the timer to the neutral wire (2) (white). The neutral wires may be
e. Connect the white wire from the timer to the white neutral wire (2) from the switch box. The bundled together in the back of the box, and there may be several neutral wires bound together.
neutral wires may be bundled in the back of the switch box with a wire nut, and there may Add the neutral to all neutral wires bound together, ensuring the wire nut is tight.
be several neutral wires bound together. Add the neutral to all neutral wires bound together, d. Connect the traveler-1 wire (5) to the red wire from the timer and the load wire (4) to the blue
making sure the wire nut is tight. wire from the timer. Connect the green wire to the ground wire (3) (green or bare wire in box).
f. Connect the green wire from the timer to the ground wire (3) in the switch box. e. Carefully tuck the wires into the switch box, leaving room for the timer.
g. Tuck the wires into the switch box, leaving room for the timer. f. Use the supplied screws to install the timer, being careful not to crush or pinch the wires.
h. Use the supplied screws to install the timer, being careful not to crush or pinch the wires. g. Restore power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
i. Restore power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. h. Verify that the load turns ON and OFF when you manually turn the timer ON and OFF. Perform
j. If the light fixture does not operate properly, disconnect the power at the circuit breaker or this test with the remote switch in both positions.
fuse box. Then swap the line wire (1) and traveler wire (5) on the timer. i. If the load does not operate properly, disconnect the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Then
k. Verify that the light fixture turns ON and OFF when you manually turn the timer ON and OFF. swap the load wire (4) and traveler wire (5). This can be done at the timer or the toggle switch
Perform this test with the remote switch in both positions. You should hear the timer relay
click ON/OFF. If you hear the relay click but the light fixture does not turn ON/OFF properly,
check your wiring. LINE SIDE LOAD SIDE
Hot Side
LINE SIDE LOAD SIDE Line Load
Hot Side
Line Load
7 7
H H H H
7 7
H H H H
C C
5
1
C C
4
5 5
1
5
4 Figure 3 - Typical Wiring
Schematic for 3-Way Installation
Figure 3 - Typical Wiring
In a typical 3-way application there are two 3-way switches. The switch on the “HOT”
Schematic for 3-Way Installation side has the common terminal tied to 120VAC. The switch on the “LOAD” side has the
In a typical 3-way application there are two 3-way switches. The switch on the “HOT” common tied to the lamp/load the switches turn OFF and ON.
side has the common terminal tied to 120VAC. The switch on the “LOAD” side has the
common tied to the lamp/load the switches turn OFF and ON.
TIMER ON LINE SIDE SWITCH ON LOAD SIDE
Line
SWITCH ON LINE SIDE TIMER ON LOAD SIDE
BLACK Load
GROUND
Line Load
GROUND BLACK WHITE 1
3
3
2
WHITE 7
RED
2
2 RED 2 5
BLUE 6
6 C
5 4
C BLUE 4
1
4
GREEN
3
5
5 GREEN
3 Typical Wiring Digram for 3-way installation
Typical Wiring Digram for 3-way installation with timer on line side
1 = Line 5 = Traveler 1 with timer on load side
1 = Line 5 = Traveler 1
2 = Neutral 6 = Jumper 2 = Neutral 6 = Jumper
3 = Ground 7 = Traveler 2 3 = Ground 7 = Traveler 2
4 = Load C = Common Figure 4 - Connecting the Timer Wires for a Figure 5 - Connecting the Timer Wires for a 3-Way
4 = Load C = Common
terminal 3-Way Installation - Timer on Load Side terminal Installation - Timer on Line Side
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DAYLIGHT ADJUSTING INDOOR DIGITAL TIMER
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2. Click on your product from the list of search results and click on the video link in the Product
Overview section.
Initial Setup
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Part Description
A ON/OFF: Timer override (push to turn on or off)
B SETUP: Press once to set the calendar/clock. Press twice to set or change programming.
C + and -: Press to scroll through menu options.
D RESET: Press and hold for three seconds to reset the timer.
AUTO: Press once to activate the timer after programming is complete. Press once to AUTO
E
E return to Auto mode when in Manual mode or Random mode.
F RND: Press once to activate the random feature. A
B SETUP + C
G ENTER: Press to confirm indicated settings.
ENTER G
H TIMER DOOR: Close after programming. Press to turn ON/OFF (timer override). D RESET - C
F RND
Product Features
□ Set one or more multiple ON/OFF settings for each day of the week, daily cycles, or weekday -
H
weekend cycles
□ Stores up to 7 individual programs
□ A Random feature which turns the lights off and on between 30 minutes before and after the
programmed time, giving the appearance that somebody is currently home
1 SETTING THE TIMER UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 2 SETTING THE DAWN/DUSK REGION (ZONE)
NOTE: This timer will automatically return to the clock mode if a button is not pushed for 60 seconds. Push IMPORTANT: This step does not set your time zone. In this step you are identifying your location based on
the setup button (B) once to return to program mode if this happens. this map to ensure an accurate dawn and dusk time for your area.
a. Remove the protective film from the View Figure 10 and determine which zone best
screen. fits your location. The options are NOR: North,
b. Using the tip of a pencil, gently press CENT: Central, SOUT: South, HAWA: Hawaii, and ALASKA
and hold RESET until you see the word ALAS: Alaska. NORTH
“RESET” scroll across the screen. See NORTH
Figure 6. Release the button and “12:00 Figure 6 CENTRAL
CENTRAL
AM” will begin to flash. SOUTH
SOUTH
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Programming
b. Press ENTER once, and “SET” will display. Proceed to step b when you are finished setting
Press ENTER again to begin setting the
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one of these three options:
ON time, and “PRG” will be displayed with □ DAWN: This is the default screen. When you ON
the days of the week flashing. See Figure reach this screen, press ENTER to set the timer’s
13. ON time to the DAWN time that is displayed. See Figure 14
c. Press + or - to select the day(s) you want ON Figure 14. SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
this program to turn the timer ON: □ DUSK: When you reach this screen, press ENTER
□ S, S (Saturday and Sunday) Figure 13 to set the timer’s ON time to the DUSK time that
□ M, T, W, Th, F (weekdays only) is displayed. See Figure 15. ON
□ S, M, T, W, Th, F, S (individual days) □ TIME: When you reach this screen, press ENTER
(see Figure 16). When the hour begins to flash, Figure 15
□ T, Th (Tuesday and Thursday)
press + or - to scroll to the desired hour, paying
□ M, W, F (Monday, Wednesday, and SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
NOTE: You can add up to 7 programs. 1c through 2b to set the next program ON/OFF
times. When you are finished programming ON/OFF Figure 17
NOTE: The timer screen will return to the clock times, press AUTO to complete the programming.
if no buttons are pushed for 1 minute.
c. The program is now deleted, and you a. Push RND to activate the random AM
Additional Features
USING THE MANUAL OVERRIDE FEATURE (OPTIONAL) COUNTDOWN MODE
To manually override the timer and turn the lights off and on at your convenience, there are two • Press and hold the On/Off button for about 2 seconds.
options:
• Display will show 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 min., 1 HR, 1.5 HR, 2 HR, 3 HR.
1. Manual override with active programming: Press the timer door or the ON/OFF button,
which will turn the lights on and off. In this option, your programs will still be active and • Release button when desired countdown time is displayed.
the override will only last until the next scheduled program. • Timer will stay on for this time and then return to previous mode.
2. Manual override with inactive programming: Following these steps will inactivate the
programing. In this setting, you must press the ON/OFF button or the timer door for the
lights to turn on and off.
a. Press and hold + and – at the same time until you see “MAN” display on the
screen.
b. Now your timer will work like a manual switch, just press on the timer door or the
ON/OFF button to turn the lights on and off at your convenience.
c. To return your timer to AUTO mode (where your programs are activated), press and
hold + and – at the same time and the timer will go back into AUTO mode.
Troubleshooting
Three way switch will not work:
• Make sure jumper wiring is correct.
Lights on all day controlled by timer:
• Check to make sure the clock time is set for correct am/pm
• Check to make sure Dusk time and dawn time are not reversed
Lights come on and off at times different than they programmed:
• Check to see if there are multiple programs on the timer that conflict with each other.
• 3-Way switch may have been used to turn lights off or on, the timer should function correctly during the next program cycle.
FCC NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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