Hunter Fan ICC-800PL Creating a Watering Schedule, HOW to Fill OUT the Watering Schedule

CREATING A WATERING SCHEDULE ...................................................................................

For most consumers, it is much easier to plan your specific watering schedule onto paper before actually programming the information into the controller. It’s also handy to have a written record of your program- ming information for easy reference.

There are some guidelines that should followed when determining when and how long to water. These factors are, the soil type, the part of the landscape being watered, weather conditions, and the types of sprinklers being used. Since there are so many different variables that can determine your individual watering schedule; it is impossible to give an exact schedule to follow. However, we have included some guidelines to help you get started.

It is usually good to water one or two hours before sunrise. Water pressure will be at optimum levels during the early morning and the water can soak into the roots of the plants while evaporation is minimal. For most plants, watering during mid-day or in the evening may cause plant damage or possibly mildew.

Keep an eye out for evidence of under- or over- watering. Over-watering is most commonly indicated by pools of water that take a long time to soak in or evaporate, while under-watered landscapes will show signs of discoloring and dryness. Make programming changes immediately when evidence is present.

HOW TO FILL OUT THE WATERING SCHEDULE ................................................................

Be sure to use a pencil when filling out this form. By using the included example and the information below, you should have all the information you need to construct your personal water schedule. There is an example of a completed form on the following page.

Station Number and Location – Identify the station number, location and the type of plant that is being watered.

Watering Day – Identify whether you want to use a calendar day, interval, or an odd or even day schedule. For a calendar day schedule circle the day of the week in which watering is desired. For an interval

schedule, indicate the desired interval number. And for an odd or even day schedule, simply mark the corresponding box.

Program Start Times – Indicate the time of day that the program will begin. Each program can have 1 to 8 start times. However, one start time can run an entire program.

Station Run Time – Indicate the run time (1 minute to 2 hours or up to 12 hours on program D) for each station. Write “OFF” for any station that you do not want to operate in the program.

Keep this schedule in a safe place for quick reference later, rather than scrolling through program information on the controller.

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