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      External Timer Programming

      This guide explains how to program the external timer, including setting the date, time, and ON/OFF schedule. Learn key functions for the effective setup and smooth operation of an External Timer on an Aeroqual Unit.

      Button Indicators

      Clock: Adjusts the day & time

      Timer: Set or review programmed events

      Day: Adjust the day of the week

      Hour: Adjust the hour

      Min: Adjust the minutes

      Manual: select between ON/AUTO/OFF mode

      • Modes:
        • ON: Relay is set to active (The unit will remain off; an indicator LED will turn on if there is external power running through the timer)
        • AUTO: The timer will follow the specified programs (an indicator LED will turn on if there is external power running through the timer)
        • OFF: Relay inactive (The unit will remain off)
        • : Press to reset the timer setting

      Pressing the “Manual” button allows you to cycle through ON, AUTO, and OFF modes. A line will appear at the bottom of the screen, directly above the currently selected mode, to indicate which setting the timer is in. 

      Timer Operation

      SETTING DATE AND TIME

      Press and hold the CLOCK button. Once the button is released, use the DAY, HOUR, and MIN buttons to set the date and time.

      PROGRAMMING EVENT

      Ensure to remove the weatherproofing cover before making any changes to the timer.

      1. The left side of the screen will display a program number (1–16) for both “ON” and “OFF.”
      Each time you press the TIMER button, the program number and its ON/OFF status will cycle to the next setting.

      If a time has already been stored in the memory, it will be displayed.

      2. Press DAY until the desired daily program schedule is indicated on the display.

      3. Press HOUR and MIN to set the ON time.

      4. Press the TIMER button again once the ON time is set.

      5. Set the desired OFF time as in Steps 2 and 3.

      A corresponding OFF time must also be set if an ON time is set.

      Exiting the Programming Mode

      Once all events are programmed, press CLOCK to exit programming mode.

      Example Group Programming day possibilities

        Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
      1 ✅            
      2   ✅          
      3     ✅        
      4       ✅      
      5         ✅    
      6           ✅  
      7             ✅
      8 ✅   ✅   ✅    
      9   ✅   ✅   ✅  
      10           ✅ ✅
      11 ✅ ✅ ✅        
      12       ✅ ✅ ✅  
      13 ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅    
      14 ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅  
      15 ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

      The chart shows the day groupings available for each program number when setting up a schedule using the timer. Each row represents a different Program Number (1–15), and the green checkmarks indicate which days of the week are included in that particular program