Intermatic® MODEL HB880R Outdoor 7 Day Digital Timer

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of Fire or Electrical Shock

• Connect only to an outdoor receptacle protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
• Connect only to an outdoor receptacle with a "while in use" weatherproof cover.
• Mount at least 55 inches (1.4 meters) above ground level with receptacles facing downward.
• Unplug timer power cord before opening the battery compartment.
• Replace battery cover and retaining screw before plugging in timer cord.
• Do not use timer if battery cover and/or retaining screw is missing or damaged.
• Do not exceed rated capacity of connected extension cord or timer.

Specifications

• Input Voltage: 120 VAC, 60 HZ
• 15 Amps General Purpose
• 1000 Watts Tungsten
• 1/4 Horsepower
• 8.3 Amps Ballast (Standard) (Inductive)
• 500 VA Electronic Ballast

Description

The HB880R Time Switch is a programmable digital timer for outdoor applications. Astronomic settings adjust for seasonal changes. Automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment. Follow these instructions to complete the programming for the HB880R time switch.

Figure 1: The HB880R Time Switch

A diagram showing the Intermatic HB880R 7 Day/7 Event Outdoor Timer with its control buttons: SELECT FUNCTION, DATE/TIME/NEXT, SET ON/OFF EVENTS, DELETE, +, -, RESET.

Enable the Battery

1. On the back of the timer, pull out the pull tab (if present) from the battery holder. See Figure 2.
2. Verify that the controller display activates.
3. Take one of these actions:
   • IF THE DISPLAY Activates: Go to Setting the Calendar, Clock and Astro Time.
   • IF THE DISPLAY Does not activate: Replace Battery. See Replacing Battery on page 2.

Figure 2: Removing pull tab from battery holder

A visual representation of the back of the timer showing a pull tab being removed from the battery compartment. It includes a note: "Remove plastic tape prior to using product. Check battery contacts if no LCD display."

Setting the Calendar, Clock and Astro Time

NOTE: The timer does not have to be plugged in to set the timer.

1. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The year flashes.
2. Press + or - to scroll to the current year, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The month digit flashes.
   NOTE: The months start with 01 (Jan) through 12 (Dec).
3. Press + or - to select the current month, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The day of the month digit and the corresponding day of the week flashes.
4. Press + or - to select the current day of the month and then press DATE/TIME/NEXT.
5. From the DST (Daylight Saving Time) screen, press + or - to set the DST function to Auto (ON) or OFF, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The hour digit in the current time flashes on the screen.
6. Press + or - to set the current hour (AM/PM), then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The minute digit flashes.
7. Press + or - to set the current minute, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. A flashing "nor" and the Astro icon appears.
8. Using the map in Figure 3 as reference, press + or - to select your Astro zone then press DATE/TIME/NEXT to save the zone. The AM sunrise screen appears.
   NOTE: nor denotes NORTH, CEN denotes CENTER, and SOU denotes SOUTH.

Figure 3: Astro zone map

A map of North America divided into zones for astronomic timing. It shows three main zones labeled: 'nor' (NORTH) at the top, 'CEN' (CENTER) in the middle, and 'SOU' (SOUTH) at the bottom. Lines indicate the boundaries between these zones.

9. From the AM sunrise screen, press + or - to set the sunrise time, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The PM Sunset screen appears.
   NOTE: The setting range is a maximum of +/- 2 hours.
   NOTE: Press DELETE to restore calculated sunrise time.
10. Press + or - to set the sunset time, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The time of day screen (flashing colon) appears.
    NOTE: The setting range is a maximum of +/- 2 hours from the automatically calculated sunrise time.
    NOTE: Press DELETE to restore calculated sunset time.

Setting Events

This section provides instructions for setting pairs of ON/OFF events. To set an event pair, you must first set the ON event and then repeat the procedure to set the OFF event. You can set up to seven pairs of ON/OFF events (14 total) in the timer. Follow this procedure to set timer events.

1. Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS. Dashed lines appear to indicate no event is set for the event number.
2. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT to set an ON event. The screen displays "12:00 AM 1 ON" (for ON event 1).
3. Press + or - to scroll to the days of the week that the event will run.
   NOTE: To set the event to run every:
   • Week: Select MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA, SU
   • Weekday: Select MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
   • Weekend: Select SA, SU
   Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The hour flashes.
4. Press + or - to scroll to the desired hour or AM Sunrise or PM Sunset for the event.
   NOTE: The hour can be set with the 12-hour AM/PM format or at Sunrise or Sunset.
5. Take one of these actions:
   • IF YOU SELECTED... A specific hour: Go to step 6.
   • IF YOU SELECTED... Sunrise or Sunset: Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to advance to setting OFF time for event and go to step 8.
6. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The minute digit flashes.
7. Press + or - to set the minute for the event.
8. Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to set the OFF Event. Dashed lines appear to indicate no event is set for the event number.
9. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The screen displays "12:00 AM 1 OFF" (for OFF event 1).
10. Press + or - to scroll to the days of the week that the program will run.
11. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The hour flashes.
12. Press + or - to scroll to the desired hour or AM Sunrise or PM Sunset for the event.
13. Take one of these actions:
    • IF YOU SELECTED... A specific hour: Go to step 14.
    • IF YOU SELECTED... Sunrise or Sunset: Go to step 16.
14. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The minute digit flashes.
15. Press + or - to set the minute for the event.
16. If you want to set another ON/OFF pair, repeat steps 1 to 16.
17. If you are finished setting events, press and hold SET ON/OFF EVENTS until the time of day screen appears.
    NOTE: If you leave the timer idle in Calendar or Event setting modes for 5 minutes, the timer will automatically switch to AUTO operating mode after saving your settings.

Daily Operation

Once the initial settings are completed, follow this procedure to select the operation mode in the timer.

Table 1: Description of Modes

1. Press SELECT FUNCTION to scroll to the desired operation mode. See Table 2 for selection of modes.
   NOTE: In order for the time switch to run the programmed events, the operation mode must be set to AUTO or RDM.

Table 2: Selecting Operating Mode.

Reviewing or Modifying an Event

Follow this procedure to modify an event.

1. Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to scroll to the desired event.
2. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT to select the event setting that you want to modify.
3. Press + or - to adjust the setting, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT to save and advance to the next setting.
4. Repeat step 3 as needed for this event.
5. If you want to modify another event, press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to scroll to the desired event.
6. When the modifications are complete, press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to scroll through all 7 ON/OFF events (including blank events) and return to the time of day screen (flashing colon).

Deleting an Event

Follow this procedure to delete an event.

1. Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to scroll to the unwanted ON or OFF event.
2. Press DELETE. The screen displays dashes to indicate the ON or OFF event is deleted.
   NOTE: If necessary, repeat this procedure to delete both ON and OFF settings for the event.
3. When the modifications are complete, press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to scroll through all 7 ON/OFF events (including blank events) and return to the time of day screen (flashing colon).

Resetting the Timer

In case of a time malfunction or to delete all previous settings, the unit can be reset.

To reset the timer, use a pen or blunt object to Press RESET. The timer resets and deletes all the settings in the unit.

Replacing the Battery

One AA size alkaline battery is needed to complete this procedure.

1. Unplug the timer power cord.
2. From the rear of the timer, remove the retaining screw and battery cover.
3. Install the new AA battery (observe polarity).
4. Verify that the controller display activates.
5. Take one of these actions:
   • IF THE DISPLAY Activates: Go to step 6.
   • IF THE DISPLAY Does not activate: Make sure the battery is not dead and is installed with the proper polarity. Adjust as needed to get the screen to activate.
6. Replace the battery cover and retaining screw.
7. Go to Setting the Calendar, Clock and Astronomic Time.

NOTE: If the timer is going to be stored for an extended period of time, it is recommended to remove the battery to preserve the life of the battery.

Troubleshooting

Limited One Year Warranty

If within the warranty period specified, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or replace it, at its sole option, free of charge. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to: (a) damage to units caused by accident, dropping or abuse in handling, acts of God or any negligent use; (b) units which have been subject to unauthorized repair, opened, taken apart or otherwise modified; (c) units not used in accordance with instructions; (d) damages exceeding the cost of the product; (e) sealed lamps and/or lamp bulbs, LED's and batteries; (f) the finish on any portion of the product, such as surface and/or weathering, as this is considered normal wear and tear; (g) transit damage, initial installation costs, removal costs, or reinstallation costs.

INTERMATIC INCORPORATED WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY MODIFIED TO EXIST ONLY AS CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND SHALL BE OF THE SAME DURATION AS THE WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty service is available by either (a) returning the product to the dealer from whom the unit was purchased, or (b) completing a warranty claim on line at www.intermatic.com. This warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated, Customer Service 7777 Winn Rd. Spring Grove, Illinois 60081-9698. For warranty service go to: http://www.intermatic.com or call 815-675-7000.

INTERMATIC INCORPORATED, SPRING GROVE, ILLINOIS 60081-9698

Document Number: 158--01323