1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the GARDENA 01896-20 Easy Watering Timer Water Control. This device is designed to simplify your garden watering tasks by providing automated and precise irrigation. Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct installation, operation, and maintenance of your watering timer.
Figure 1: GARDENA 01896-20 Easy Watering Timer Water Control
2. Setup
2.1 Package Contents
Ensure all components are present:
- GARDENA 01896-20 Easy Watering Timer Water Control Unit
- Instruction Manual
2.2 Battery Installation
The watering timer requires two 1.5V AA alkaline batteries (not included). To install:
- Locate the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit.
- Open the cover.
- Insert two AA batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-).
- Close the battery compartment cover securely.
The system will stop operating when the battery level is low. Replace batteries promptly to ensure continuous operation.
2.3 Faucet Connection
The watering timer is designed for standard outdoor faucets. It supports screw types 1.0 inches (26.5 mm) (G3/4) and 1.3 inches (33.3 mm) (G1).
- Ensure the faucet is clean and free of debris.
- Screw the watering timer onto the faucet connection. Hand-tighten only.
- If a leak occurs, unscrew the timer, apply PTFE (Teflon) tape to the faucet threads, and re-attach the timer securely.
- Connect your garden hose or irrigation system to the outlet of the watering timer.
Figure 2: Watering Timer connected to a faucet
3. Operating Instructions
The GARDENA Easy Watering Timer features a simple rotary knob for setting watering patterns and a '+1h' button for delay functions.
Figure 3: Control Dial of the Watering Timer
3.1 Setting Watering Patterns
The timer offers 15 pre-set watering patterns. To select a pattern:
- Rotate the large central knob to align the desired watering frequency and duration with the indicator mark.
- Available watering frequencies include: 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, and 48 hours.
- Available watering durations range from 1 minute to 45 minutes.
For example, to water for 10 minutes every 24 hours, rotate the knob until '24h' and '10 min' are aligned with the indicator.
3.2 Delaying the Start Time
You can delay the start of the selected watering pattern by 1 to 23 hours.
- After setting your desired watering pattern with the knob, press the '+1h' button.
- Each press of the '+1h' button will delay the start time by one hour.
- The indicator light (if present) or a visual cue on the dial may confirm the delay setting.
3.3 Manual Watering
For immediate, non-scheduled watering:
- Rotate the knob to the 'ON' or manual sprinkling position (if available, otherwise select a short duration).
- The timer is equipped with an auto shut-off feature that will stop manual watering after approximately 15 minutes to prevent water waste.
3.4 Turning Off the Timer
To stop all automatic watering, rotate the knob to the 'OFF' position.
4. Maintenance
4.1 Battery Replacement
When the battery level is low, the timer will cease operation. Replace the two 1.5V AA alkaline batteries as described in Section 2.2. It is recommended to replace batteries at the beginning of each watering season or every 6-12 months, depending on usage.
4.2 Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the watering timer with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or immerse the unit in water.
4.3 Winter Storage
Before the first frost, disconnect the watering timer from the faucet. Drain any remaining water from the unit and store it in a dry, frost-free location. Remove batteries before long-term storage.
5. Troubleshooting
- No water flow:
- Ensure the faucet is fully open.
- Check if the timer is set to 'OFF' or if the batteries are low/depleted.
- Verify that the selected watering duration is not 0 minutes.
- Timer not activating:
- Check battery status and replace if necessary.
- Ensure a watering pattern (frequency and duration) is correctly selected.
- Confirm that any delay setting has expired.
- Water leakage from connections:
- Ensure the timer is securely tightened to the faucet.
- Check the rubber washer inside the timer's connection for proper seating and damage.
- Apply PTFE (Teflon) tape to the faucet threads for a better seal.
6. Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 01896-20 |
| Faucet Connection Size | G3/4 (26.5 mm) / G1 (33.3 mm) |
| Operating Pressure | 0.8 bar - 10 bar |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C - 50°C (12°F - 122°F) |
| Power Source | 2 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries (not included) |
| Watering Frequency | 8h, 12h, 24h, 48h intervals |
| Watering Duration | 1-45 minutes |
| Delay Function | 1-23 hours |
| Material | Plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 14 x 14 x 10 cm |
| Item Weight | 304 g |
7. Warranty and Support
7.1 Product Warranty
The GARDENA 01896-20 Easy Watering Timer comes with a warranty of up to 2 years. This warranty is valid for products sold by Amazon and shipped by Amazon.co.jp, provided they are not parallel import goods and have the warranty label attached.
In the event of a defect under normal usage conditions:
- Within 1 month of purchase: Please contact Amazon support directly.
- More than 1 month from purchase: Provide images and videos demonstrating the product failure, along with your purchase certificate, to the official support contact.
Please check the warranty period specified on your product packaging.
7.2 Customer Support
For warranty claims or technical assistance, please contact the genuine import seller:
Husqvarna Zenoah Co., Ltd. GARDENA Division
TRV350-1165 Nantai 1-9 Kawagoshi City, Saitama Prefecture
Email: gardena-jp@husqvarnagroup.com
