How do you open rain dial sprinklers?

Try turning the key clockwise enough that you feel some resistance and give the door slow pull. If that doesn’t work, sometimes too much pulling pressure prevents the key mechanism from turning. Try pushing the door closed more and see if the key will then turn a little more and try pulling on the door again.

What does FUS mean on rain dial?

The message “FUS” and the affected station number will be displayed if a short circuit is detected. The station will be bypassed during the watering cycle and the next station is sequence will run. The display will alternate with the time of day and the currently operating station number.

What does FUS mean on sprinkler system?

The Irritrol RD-600 series sprinkler controller message ‘FUS’ stands for Fuse.

Why is my rain dial not working?

Inspect the wiring from the timer to the power source, which might be a transformer. Look for frayed, cut or dented wiring. If the wiring is damaged, replace it. If the wiring is loose, reconnect it securely to the timer and transformer.

What does a rain dial do?

A 25-position rotary switch used to select stations, start times, watering days and special functions for setup, programming and manual operations. Push button used to start and control manual operations by station. Also serves as an advance button for setup, programming and manual operations.

How to connect a rain sensor to a rain dial?

Connecting a Rain Sensor The Rain Dial Plus is designed for use with a normally-closed rain sensor or rain switch. Refer to page 10 for important rain sensor operation information. 1. Route the two wires from the sensor into the cabinet through the valve wire opening. 2. Remove the jumper wire from the two Sensor terminals.

What is the user guide for the Irritrol rain dial?

Irritrol Rain Dial User Guides & Installation Manuals The Rain Dial 600 / 900 / 1200 & “R” timers come in several different flavors since its introduction in the 1990s.   The first version was manufactured by Hardie until the company was purchased by Irritrol.   Irritrol was then purchased by Toro.

What is the next button on the rain dial?

5 – Manual Button Push button used to start and control manual operations by station. Also serves as a “Next” button to step forward through various setup, programming and manual operations. 6 – Function Switch A three-position slide switch used to select one of three controller

How does the rain dial work on a transformer?

4 – Sensor Bypass Switch Switch controls (optional) rain/freeze sensor input. 5 – Safety Fuse 2A Slow-blow fuse protects against short- circuit overload on the 24 VAC input power. 6 – Power Transformer Connection Terminals (24 VAC)