FLORABEST FBC 7 A1 Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: FLORABEST

Model: FBC 7 A1

Type: Operating Instructions Manual

FLORABEST FBC 7 A1: Fully automatic watering system for your garden. Set watering times with its simple and intuitive controls, and let the FBC 7 A1 reliably water your plants and lawn while you’re away.

PROGRAMMABLE WATER TIMER FBC 7 A1

BEWÄSSERUNGSCOMPUTER

Bedienungsanleitung

IAN 93784

PROGRAMMABLE WATER TIMER

Operating instructions

GB / IE Operating instructions Page 1

DE / AT / CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 27

Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise

yourself with all functions of the device.

Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die Seite mit den Abbildungen aus und machen

Sie sich anschließend mit allen Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.

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FBC 7 A1

Index

Introduction . . . . . . . . 2

Information for these

operating instructions . . . . .2

Limited liability . . . . . . . . . .2

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Basic Safety Instructions . . .5

Interaction with batteries . .7

Connection . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety instructions . . . . . . . .8

Items supplied and initial

inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Disposal of the packaging .9

Requirements for the

installation location . . . . . . .9

Connecting the appliance .10

Connecting the rain sensor .11

Inserting/replacing the

batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

General Description 12

Appliance overview . . . . .12

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Operation/

Programming . . . . . 14

General information . . . . .14

Programming the

appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Stopping the watering . . .18

Setting the Summer Time .18

Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Manual watering . . . . . . .19

Battery charge level . . . . .19

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 20

Safety instructions . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . 21

Malfunction causes and

remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Storage/Disposal . . 22

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Disposal of the appliance .22

Disposing of the batteries .22

Appendix . . . . . . . . . 23

Technical data . . . . . . . . .23

Notes on the EC

Declaration of Conformity .24

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Importer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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2FBC 7 A1

Introduction

Information for these operating instructions

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.

You have clearly decided in favour of a quality product. These

operating instructions are a component of the Programmable Water

Timer FBC 7 A1 (hereafter designated as the appliance) and they

provide you with important information about the intended use,

safety, connection and operation of the appliance.

These operating instructions must be constantly kept available close

to the appliance. They are to be read and applied by everyone

assigned to operate the appliance and to eliminate faults in it.

Retain these operating instructions and pass them on, together with

the appliance, to any future owners.

This documentation is copyright protected.

Any copying or reproduction, including as extracts, as well as the

reproduction of images, also in an altered state, is only permitted

with the written authorisation of the manufacturer.

Limited liability

All technical information, data and information for connection and

operation contained in these operating instructions correspond to the

latest at time of printing and, to the best of our knowledge, take into

account our previous experience and know-how.

No claims can be derived from the details, illustrations and descrip-

tions in these instructions.

The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused

by failure to observe the instructions, improper use, inappropriate

repairs, making unauthorized changes or for using unapproved

replacement parts.

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Warnings

In the existing operation instructions the following warnings are used:

WARNING

A warning at this risk level signiﬁ es a possible

dangerous situation.

If the dangerous situation is not avoided it could lead to injuries.

► The directives in this warning are there to avoid personal injuries.

IMPORTANT

A warning at this risk level signiﬁ es possible

property damage.

If the situation is not avoided it could lead to property damage.

► The directives in this warning are there to avoid property damage.

NOTICE

► A notice signiﬁ es additional information that will assist you in

the operation of the appliance.

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Intended use

This appliance is intended ONLY for non-commercial use to control

sprinklers and irrigation systems.

The appliance may only be used in outdoor areas.

This appliance is not intended for any other use or for uses beyond

those mentioned.

WARNING

Risks from unintended use!

Risks can arise if the appliance is used for unintended purposes

and/or other types of use.

► Use the appliance exclusively for its intended purposes.

► Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.

Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use will not

be accepted.

The operator alone bears liability.

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FBC 7 A1

Safety

In this chapter you receive important safety information regarding

the handling of the appliance.

This appliance complies with the statutory safety regulations. Incorrect

usage can, however, lead to personal and property damage.

Basic Safety Instructions

For safe handling of the appliance observe the

following safety information:

■ Before use check the appliance for visible external

damage. Do not take into operation an appliance

that is damaged or has been dropped.

■ This appliance may be used by children aged

8 over and by persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experi-

ence and knowledge, provided that they are

under supervision or have been told how to use

of the appliance safely and are aware of the

potential risks. Children must not play with the

appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks

must not be carried out by children unless they

are supervised.

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■ Repairs should be carried out ONLY by author-

ized specialist companies or by the Customer

Service Department. Incorrect repairs could

result in signiﬁ cant risks for the user. In addition,

warranty claims would become void.

■ A repair to the appliance during the warranty

period may only be carried out by a repair and

servicing ﬁ rm authorised by the manufacturer, if it

is not, additional warranty claims for subsequent

damages cannot be accepted.

■ Defective components may only be replaced with

original replacement parts. Only by using original

replacement parts can it be guaranteed that the

safety requirements are being complied with.

■ Avoid direct solar radiation.

■ Do not operate the appliance adjacent to open

ﬂ ames.

■ Check the appliance and its supply lines at

regular intervals for watertightness and fault-free

functioning.

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FBC 7 A1

Interaction with batteries

WARNING

Risks from improper use!

For the safe handling of batteries observe the

following safety instructions:

► Do not throw batteries into a ﬁ re.

► Never short-circuit batteries.

► Do not attempt to recharge batteries.

► Regularly check the condition of the batteries.

Leaking battery acid can cause permanent

damage to the appliance. Special caution

should be applied when handling damaged or

leaking batteries. Risks of acid burns!

Wear protective gloves.

► Store batteries in a place inaccessible to children.

If one should be swallowed, seek medical atten-

tion IMMEDIATELY.

► Remove the batteries from the appliance if you

are not planning to use it for an extended

period.

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Connection

Safety instructions

WARNING

During the commissioning of the appliance per-

sonal injury and property damage could occur!

To avoid risks, pay heed to the following safety instructions:

► Packaging material should not be used as a play thing.

There is a risk of suﬀ ocation!

Items supplied and initial inspection

The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:

▯ Watering Computer

▯ Jumper (pre-installed)

▯ Adapter 33.3 mm to 26.5 mm (G1” to G3/4”)

▯ Coupling unit

▯ 2 Batteries 1.5 V Type AA

▯ These operating instructions

NOTICE

► Check the contents to make sure everything is there and for

visible damage.

► If the contents are incomplete, or have been damaged due

to defective packaging or transportation, contact the Service

Hotline (see chapter Service).

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Disposal of the packaging

The packaging protects the appliance from transport damage. The

packaging materials are selected from the point of view of their en-

vironmental friendliness and disposal technology and are therefore

recyclable.

The recirculation of packaging into the material circuit

saves on raw material and reduces generated waste.

Dispose of packaging material that is no longer needed

according to the regionally established regulations.

NOTICE

► If possible preserve the appliance's original packaging

during the warranty period so that, in the case of a warranty

claim, you can package the appliance properly for return.

Requirements for the installation location

For the safe and trouble-free operation of the appliance the following

requirements must be met at the installation location:

■ The temperature of the water ﬂ owing through it may be a max.

of 40°C.

■ Use only clean freshwater.

■ Connect the appliance perpendicularly, with the hose connection

underneath.

■ Minimum operating temperature +5°C.

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Connecting the appliance

IMPORTANT

This Programmable Water Timer may only be connected to a

drinking water outlet ﬁ tted with a safety device that corresponds

to at least TYPE HD as per EN 1717 (non-return valve with

pipe ventilation).

► Appropriate adapters are commercially available.

NOTICE

► The appliance is equipped with a coupling nut

for water

taps with a 33.3 mm thread (G1"). The adapter

is used to

connect the appliance to water taps with a 26.5 mm thread

(G ³/₄"). Should leaks/spills be encountered when using the

adapter

, it is recommended that you wrap the thread of

the tap with Teﬂ on sealing tape.

♦ For a 26,5 mm thread (G ³⁄₄”): Screw the adapter 11 onto the

water tap.

♦ Screw the coupling nut 6 onto the thread of the water tap

resp. the adapter.

♦ Screw the coupling unit 12 onto the hose connection. You can

the connect a hose to the coupling unit.

♦ Open the water tap.

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Connecting the rain sensor

IMPORTANT

► A jumper 7 is inserted in the terminals 8 on delivery. It must

always be inserted if you are not connecting a rain sensor,

otherwise the programmed watering cannot take place.

► If the jumper is lost, you can bend a new jumper into shape

using standard commercial wire or a paperclip.

NOTICE

► An example of a compatible rain sensor is the Kärcher rain

sensor no. 2.645-037. You should also observe the operat-

ing instructions for the rain sensor.

► Please also note that structural changes to the rain sensor

connecting plug will result in the loss of warranty.

♦ Push the two levers for unlocking the terminals 8 upwards and

remove the jumper 7.

♦ Insert the cable ends of the rain sensor into the terminals 8

and then clamp them ﬁ rmly by pushing the two levers back

down again.

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Inserting/replacing the batteries

♦ Unlock the battery compartment and pull the battery compart-

ment down and out of the appliance.

♦ Remove the discharged batteries.

♦ Insert 2 Type AA batteries (LR06-Mignon) into the battery

compartment. Ensure that the polarities are correct.

♦ Push the battery compartment back in the appliance until it

clicks into place.

The display is switched on, the system time starts at 0:00 and

the hour display blinks for a short time.

General Description

Appliance overview

See in addition the illustrations on the fold-out side.

Display

2 Rotary knob: change adjustable values

3 Button M

4 Button

5 Button ON/OFF

6 Coupling nut

7 Jumper

8 Terminals for a rain sensor

9 Hose connection

10 Battery compartment

11 Adapter G1” to G3/4”

12 Coupling unit

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Display

Display area Meaning

A System time

B Time for the next watering

C Run time/Water ﬂ ow

D Battery charge level

E Display Summer Time

F Display Rain Sensor

G Display Watering

H Weekday

IWatering interval

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14 FBC 7 A1

Operation/Programming

In this chapter you will receive important information about the

operation and programming of the appliance.

General information

■ By pressing the button M 3 you activate the programming

mode. You can either carry out all settings in succession or,

by repeatedly pressing the button M 3, switch between the

following setting options:

― System time (actual time/weekday)

― Water ﬂ ow in %

― Time for the next watering

― Duration of the watering

― Watering interval

― Standby (Programming mode terminated and watering

programme active).

■ After about 1 minute without input the appliance returns to

standby mode.All values already programmed are retained.

■ By pressing the button ON/OFF 5 the programming mode can

be terminated at any time. All values already programmed are

retained.

Programming the appliance

System time ( A )

♦ Press the button M 3 once. The hour indicator and the clock

symbol blink.

♦ Using the rotary knob 2 enter in the required value and press

the button 4. The minute indicator and the clock symbol

blink.

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♦ Using the rotary knob 2 enter in the required value and press

the button 4. The clock symbol and a triangle blink

before the currently programmed weekday.

♦ Using the rotary knob 2 enter in the weekday and press the

button 4. The symbol % and the currently programmed

value for the water ﬂ ow blink.

Water ﬂ ow ( C )

NOTICE

► The setting for the water ﬂ ow aﬀ ects the watering duration:

0%: Watering deactivated.

<100%: Watering duration reduced by the set factor.

=100%: Watering duration as set

>100%: Watering duration extended by the set factor.

♦ Repeatedly press the button M 3 until the symbol % and the

currently set level for the water ﬂ ow blink (not necessary if you

have already programmed the system time).

♦ Using the rotary knob 2 enter in the required value and press

the button 4. The indicator Next Watering and the

time indicator blink.

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Time for the next watering

♦ Repeatedly press the button M 3 until the indicator Next

Watering and the hour indicator blink (not necessary if you

have already programmed the water ﬂ ow).

♦ Using the rotary knob 2 enter in the required value and press

the button 4. The minute indicator and the indicator

Next Watering blink.

♦ Using the rotary knob 2 enter in the required value and press

the button 4. The indicator Run Time and the hour

indicator blink.

Run Time ( C )

♦ Repeatedly press the button M 3 until the indicator Run Time

and the hour indicator blink (not necessary if you have already

programmed the time for the next watering).

♦ Using the rotary knob 2 enter in the required value and press

the button 4. The minute indicator and the indicator

Run Time blink.

♦ Using the rotary knob 2 enter in the required value and

press the button 4. The display for setting the watering

frequency blinks.

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Watering frequency ( H or I)

NOTICE

► You can set the watering frequency via the watering interval

(I) or via the day of the week (

Watering interval ( )

♦ Repeatedly press the button M 3 until the indicator for setting

the watering frequency blinks (not necessary if you have already

programmed the time for the next watering duration).

♦ Using the rotary knob 2 set the required watering interval:

8h/12h/24h (every 8/12/24 hours) resp. 2nd/3rd/5th/

7th (every 2nd/3rd/5th/7th day).

♦ Press the button 4. The programming mode is terminated

and the watering programme is active.

Weekday ( )

♦ Repeatedly press the button M 3 until the indicator for setting

the watering frequency blinks (not necessary if you have already

programmed the time for the watering duration).

♦ Using the rotary knob 2 select, one after the other, each day

of the week and then decide, by repeatedly pressing the button

4, if on this day a watering will take place (symbol

is indicated) or not (symbol is not indicated).

♦ Press the button M 3 to complete the programming. The program-

ming mode is terminated and the watering programme is active.

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