Controller installation and setup – Hired-Hand Farm Hand Series: Stage Master User Manual
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Part No. 4801-0151 Rev 4-06
Farm Hand Stage Master
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SWX 7 - Not used at this time
This switch may be used in the future by Hired-Hand to add greater
functionality/flexibility to the controller. The switch position has no effect on
the operation of the controller.
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
Tools Required
Mini Screwdriver
Standard Screwdriver
Wire Strippers
Installation Instructions
1. Unpack system, and check that all components are present.
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Farm Hand Stage Master
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1 Fuse
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2. Hang Farm Hand Stage Master with four screws.
3. Make sure all power supplies are disconnected before breaking any wires, or reaching
into the enclosure.
4. Open Stage Master and find all connections. Refer to wiring diagrams in back of this
manual.
5. Run sensors out to locations inside the house. (Outside sensor 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 Stage Master board to curtain machines. See wiring
diagrams for locations of terminals.
9. CHECK THE POSITION OF THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH. Connect
the wires for 120/240V power to the terminals specified in the wiring diagram.