hOW TO USE YOUR NEW CONTROL PANEL
The system will work automatically. Adjustments may have to be made to the timer after a power failure.
Every six months, the alarm should be tested by pushing down on the alarm switch until the red light comes on, and the audible alarm sounds. This ensures that your control panel is able to make noise and light up the beacon if the alarm is triggered.
Sprinklers can be tested anytime using the pump test switch.
There are two toggle switches on the right side of the control panel housing. They are called Alarm and Pump switches.
Alarm switch
(RUN) position, the alarm light and a red light will turn on, along with an audible alarm. When in alarm mode, the switch can be placed on mute until repairs can be made.
(MUTE) position, the audible alarm is silenced, and the red light will stay on. It is recommended to always set it to RUN after repairs are made.
(TEST) - press the switch down to test the alarm. You will hear the loud tone and see the red light turn on. This confirms your indicators are working. Test this every 6 months.
The pump test switch
This is also a spring-loaded switch. When activated, the sprinklers will operate for testing. When released, the switch will return to OFF and the sprinklers will stop spraying. With full tanks, if you hold the switch and do not see your sprinklers, there is a problem with the dispersal area or the system.
Control Panel
Timer: The timer has an outer ring of small white rocker arms. The arms can be in one of two settings: in towards the center or out. When the arms are toward the outside of the ring, current can pass and power the sprinkler pump. When the arms are toward the inside of the ring, current cannot pass to power the pump. The timer opens a window to power the pump if the pump is calling through the float. The timer does not turn the pump on; it only opens a window of power.
To set the time, turn the timer slowly and easily clockwise until the current time of day lines up with the small white pointer arrow. Use the minute hand to fine-tune the setting. The recommended timer setting is from 12 AM to 6 AM.
REASON FOR ALARM
The first is a problem with the air treatment system (air blower). The second is a high-water alarm due to a problem with the sprinkler pump. These are the only two reasons the alarm will activate.
Float switches: The pump and high-water alarm are activated by float switches inside the tank. The floats are attached to pump stands, so they activate at different water levels.
Alarm float: If the pump circuit fails for any reason, the water level will reach the upper float and activate the alarm circuit.
Pump float: can only be powered through the timer to turn on the pump (12 AM-6 AM).
Over-ride float: can power the pump anytime the water level reaches it, as many times as needed (e.g., laundry, any large amount of water). This keeps the unit from flooding.
Air Circuit:
The air blower (compressor) uses a small air supply line to activate a sensor in the control panel. If the air supply system has a problem, the lack of air will activate the air part of the alarm circuit."