Controller installation and setup – Hired-Hand Farm Hand Series: 4 Stage Controller User Manual
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the first programmed tunnel stage comes on. If this switch is OFF, the controller
will use the “Tunnel On Point” setting for entry into tunnel.
SWX 7 - Power Ventilate
This switch indicates whether this is a power ventilated house or a natural
ventilated house. If it is a power ventilated house the controller will leave the inlet
curtain closed until tunnel mode is entered. This switch must be set to ON if you
have a Power Ventilated house.
SWX 8 - Program ‘A’ or ‘B’
This switch is used to toggle between 2 preset programs. This could be used to
store separate summer/winter programs for instance. The ON position is for
Program A, and the OFF position is for Program B.
8.
Controller Installation and Setup
8.1 Installation
8.1.1 Tools
Required
Mini Screwdriver
Standard Screwdriver
Wire Strippers
8.1.2 Installation
Instructions
1. Unpack system, and check that all components are present.
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Farm Hand 4 Stage Controller
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Kit
1 Fuse
Kit
3 Sensors
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2. Hang Farm Hand 4 Stage Controller with four screws and the plastic mounting
brackets included.
3. Make sure all power supplies are disconnected before breaking any wires, or
reaching into the enclosure.
4. Open 4 Stage Controller Finisher and find all connections. Refer to wiring diagrams
in back of this manual.
5. Run sensors out to locations inside the house. (Sensor 3 should be installed outside
the house.) Be sure that the sensors are in a safe location, free from any temperature
influences (direct sunlight, water, etc.) Use care when securing sensor wires so that
you do not cut the wire, Any short, or break in the wire will cause improper sensor
operation.
6. Connect each sensor to its appropriate terminals inside the enclosure. (See wiring
diagrams in the back of this manual.)
7. Connect wires from stage terminals to the contactor panel, or relay box. See wiring
diagrams for locations of terminals.
8. Hookup three wire connections from 4 Stage Controller board to curtain machines.
See wiring diagrams for locations of terminals.