Claber Dual Select 8488 Irrigation Timer

General Information

❄️ [no frost] ?? [not for children] ☀️ [outdoor use] ?? [do not submerge] ?? [do not install in valve box] ?⬆️ [outdoor installation]

This device is designed for programming garden irrigation. Always keep the cover closed. Use only with water from the mains tap or filtered water.

Technical Data

Product Description

• 1: Tap connector 3/4" F with screw collar
• 2: Inspectable and washable filter
• 3: Protective cover
• 4a: 3/4" M threaded connector
• 4b: Quick-click male connector
• 5: Display
• 6: Run time setting key
• 7: Watering frequency display
• 8: Watering run time display
• 9: Start watering Line A
• 10: Frequency setting key
• 11: Start watering Line B

Battery Replacement

Use only new, never-used 1.5V AA (LR6) Alkaline batteries with an expiry date exceeding one year. Replace batteries at the beginning of each season. When batteries are flat, the timer stops functions and closes valves. Batteries must be replaced within 2 minutes of removal to retain programming. The timer resets the current time to the battery insertion time. Never replace batteries during irrigation, as water flow will not stop.

? Batteries not included.

Rain Sensor (Optional)

Remove the bridge connector (1). Insert the Rain Sensor connector (2A) or Rain Sensor RF interface (2B).

Functionality: Irrigation will not start if the container is full (at least 5 mm rainfall). Current irrigation will stop within 1 minute (2A) or 5 minutes (2B) of the container being filled.

❓ [no communication between timer and Rain Sensor]

Installation

Connect the timer to a 3/4" tap.

Important Notes:

• Do not install inside valve boxes, below ground level, or indoors.
• Do not use with operating pressures lower than 0.5 bar (7.3 psi) or higher than 10 bar (145 psi).

Maintenance

Regularly check and clean the filter. Ensure all connections are secure.

Usage

Initial Setup

Insert batteries. After a short test cycle, the display will show as in Figure 1. If the display is off (1), press any button to turn on the backlighting (2). The backlit display turns off automatically 30 seconds after the last key press to prolong battery life (3).

Programming

1A Program Selection

Press the "M" button repeatedly until the display shows duration (D) in minutes. Press the "F" button repeatedly until the display shows frequency (E) (time interval between watering cycles).

1B Immediate Start

Within 10 seconds of selecting a program, press A-START (for Line A) or B-START (for Line B) once. Automatic watering will start immediately on the selected line.

1C Delayed Start

Within 10 seconds of selecting a program, press A-START or B-START. Cycle through the delay options (1-23 hours) shown on display C until the desired start delay is set.

1D Second Line Programming

If needed, program the second line similarly. Each line can have a different program. If both lines are set to water simultaneously, the timer automatically delays one line's start time to ensure adequate system flow (e.g., Line B starts after Line A finishes).

1F Set to OFF

To stop all irrigation, press the central button P until "OFF" is displayed (Fig. 1). Then press START (Fig. 2). The program will need to be reset.

1E Manual Watering

1. Press RESET for 10 seconds to enter manual mode.
2. Select Line A or Line B.
3. Set desired duration (e.g., 5 minutes).
4. Press START to begin manual watering.
5. Press STOP to end manual watering early.
6. Press EXIT to leave manual mode.

End of Watering Display

After watering cycles, the display shows:

• The next line to water first.
• Run time of the next watering cycle.
• Time remaining until the next watering cycle starts.

Troubleshooting

• To view a set program: Press the button corresponding to the line (A or B).
• To modify programming: Repeat procedure 1A or 1B. No need to switch to OFF.
• Timer only works in manual mode: Check that the bridge connector on the timer or the connector on the Rain Sensor are inserted correctly.

Warranty Conditions

The device is guaranteed for 3 years from the date of purchase, certified by invoice, bill, or till receipt, which must be kept. Claber guarantees the product is free of material or manufacturing defects. Within three years of delivery, Claber will repair or replace defective parts free of charge.

The warranty is void in case of:

• Lack of proof of purchase.
• Use or maintenance different from specifications.
• Tampering by unauthorized personnel.
• Faulty installation.
• Damage from atmospheric agents or chemical contact.

Claber accepts no liability for products not manufactured by them. Goods travel at the owner's risk and expense. Assistance is provided by authorized Claber service centers.

Recommendations

Read this instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference. This device is designed for programming irrigation by experienced adults. Any other use is considered improper and voids the warranty. Do not use power sources other than those specified. Check regular operation on first use. Use only with water. At the end of the season, before winter frosts, disconnect the timer from the tap, remove batteries, and store in a dry, sheltered place where the temperature does not fall below 3°C.

Disposal

♻️ [WEEE] The symbol on the product or packaging indicates it must not be treated as normal domestic waste. Take it to an appropriate collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Proper disposal helps prevent negative environmental consequences.

Declaration of Conformity

Claber S.P.A. declares that the product 8488 - Dual Select complies with applicable European and British directives. Declarations of Conformity are available at: www.claber.com/conformity/

Fiume Veneto, 11/2022

Ing. Gian Luigi Spadotto
President Claber S.P.A.