Baseline Systems WaterTec S100 - Manual (Page 14)

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WaterTec S100 Manual June08
Lawn Condition Possible Causes Solution
Troubleshooting Lawn Conditions
Use this diagram in reference to the zones in this Troubleshooting section
Area around the
biSensor is dry
but the lawn is
wet
Area around the
biSensor is wet
but the lawn is
dry
Zone 1 is wet,
remaining lawn is
dry
Zone 1 is dry,
remaining lawn is
wet
Zones 1-3 have
adequate water,
Zone 4 is drying
out
Plugged head over biSensor
Broken or missing head near biSensor
Object was placed over the biSensor
Broken or leaky head near the biSensor
causing water to pool around the
biSensor
Broken line causing water to leak into
the soil surrounding the biSensor
Run time on zones 2-4 are too short
Cycle window is not long enough
Run time on zone 1 is too short
Disruption causing the valve to not
operate correctly
Check the area around the biSensor. Fix
any problems with the irrigation system
that would cause the area around the
biSensor to not receive water. In addition
remove any obstructions that may have
been placed over where the biSensor is
buried
Replace or repair parts as needed
Check the distribution rate of zones 2-4
as per Step 2 on page 15. Adjust the run
time accordingly
Check the duration of your cycle
window. Refer to Step 3 on page 7
Check the distribution rate of zone 1 as
per Step 2 on page 15. Adjust the run
time accordingly
Check the wiring between the valve box
and the valve. Make any necessary
repairs
ZONE 1 ZONE 2
ZONE 3 ZONE 4