Irritrol IBOC-Plus - Manual (Page 24)

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OFF AND RAIN DELAY MODES
Use these function modes to immediately stop all current watering
activity, suspend watering indefinitely or delay automatic watering
programs for a selected number of days (Rain Delay mode).
Turning Off Current Watering Activity
When the function dial is turned to the the
OFF / RAIN DELAY
position
while any station is active, the “Press –/Off to stop all watering”
prompt to be shown. Pressing the –/
OFF
button immediately shuts off
all active stations and suspends all watering activity until the
function dial is turned to another position.
Using the Rain Delay Mode
When the function dial is turned to the
OFF / RAIN DELAY
position while
the controller is inactive, the display prompt “Rain Off Press +/– for
OFF days” will be shown. A number from 1–30 days is entered and the
controller will delay all automatic watering programs until the delay
period lapses. Once the controller is placed in the Rain Delay mode, the
function dial can be turned to other positions for programming,
reviewing and manual operations. The display will show the number of
days remaining in the delay period. The number will automatically
decrease by one digit each day. Automatic operation will resume when
the display shows no delay days remaining.
To select the Rain Delay mode:
1. Turn the function dial to the
OFF
/
RAIN DELAY
position.
2. Use the +/
ON
or –/
OFF
button(s) to select the number of days
(1–30) to delay operation.
3. Turn the function dial to the
AUTO RUN
position.
To cancel the Rain Delay mode:
1. Turn the function dial to the
OFF
/
RAIN DELAY
position.
2. Press the –/
OFF
button until the display shows no delay days
remaining.
3. Turn the function dial to the
AUTO RUN
position.
MANUAL OPERATIONS
Manual operation allows you to run individual stations or start
automatic watering programs as needed. Separate dial positions are
provided for both types of manual operation: Manual Station Start and
Manual Program Start.
Operating the Controller