Troubleshooting guide – Hunter XC User Manual
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TroublesHooTIng guIde
problem
Causes
soluTIons
The controller is continuously
watering
Too many start times have been
programmed
Only one start time is necessary to activate a
program. (refer to "Setting the Program Start
There is no display
Check batteries or AC power
Correct any errors
Display reads “Off,
”
The rain sensor is interrupting
irrigation or the sensor jumper has
been removed
Slide the rain sensor bypass switch to the bypass
position to bypass the rain sensor circuit, or
reinstall the jumper
Rain sensor will not shut off the
system
Defective rain sensor
Jumper was not removed when
sensor was installed
Stations have been programmed to
override the sensor
Verify operation of rain sensor and proper wiring
Remove jumper from the sensor terminals
Reprogram the sensor override to enable the
sensor (refer to "Programmable Sensor Override"
Frozen display, or showing
incorrect information
Power surge
Reset the controller (refer to "Clearing the Control-
ler's Memory/Resetting the Controller" on page
Display shows a station is running
but the
and icons are flashing
The sensor is interrupting irrigation,
however the station has been
programmed to override the sensor
Check the Programmable Sensor Override status
(refer to "Programmable Sensor Override" on page
Automatic irrigation does not start
at the start time and controller is
not in the System Off mode
AM/PM of time of day not set correctly
AM/PM of start time not set correctly
Start Time is disabled (set for Off)
Batteries are dead
Controller is not receiving AC power
(if using a transformer)
Correct AM/PM of time of day
Correct AM/PM of start time
Refer to "Setting the Program Start Time(s)" on p 8
Replace batteries
Check AC power connections