GE SunSmart 15312 Programmable Digital Timer User Instructions

GE SunSmart 15312 Programmable Digital Timer

SunSmartTM Digital Timer

Initial Setup

Setting the Calendar, Clock, DST, Zone

1. Using a paper clip or pen press firmly and hold the reset button for 3 seconds or until you see the word “RESET” scroll across the screen. Release the “RESET” button and the screen will be flashing 12:00 AM
2. Press the “SETUP” button and CAL will be flashing on the screen. Press “Enter” to begin setting the Calendar.
3. The Year will be flashing: Use the + or – buttons until the year is correct. Press “ENTER” to confirm.
4. The Month will be flashing: Use the + or – buttons to find the current month is correct. Press “ENTER” to confirm.
5. The Day will be flashing: Use the + or – buttons to find the current day. Press “ENTER” to confirm.
6. The screen should be blinking CLK for Clock. Press “ENTER” to begin setting the clock.
7. The hour should be blinking. Use the + or – to set the correct hour. If you pass 11 to 12 you will change the AM to PM. Once the correct hour is found press “ENTER” to confirm.
8. The Minute should be blinking. Use the + or – to set the correct minute. Press “ENTER” to confirm
9. The Screen should be blinking DST for “Daylight Savings Time” Press “ENTER” to set DST.
10. DST is either “ON” or “OFF”. DST will automatically reset the times in the timer to match the time change. Use the + or – button to change the DST setting in the timer and press “ENTER” to confirm.
11. The screen should show the word ZONE blinking. Press “ENTER” to set your ZONE. Look at the map below and determine which zone best fits your location. Use the + or – to scroll through the available zones in the timer and stop when you find the zone where the timer is being installed. Press “ENTER” to confirm. The screen will show DAWN (Sunrise) and a time with the hour blinking. This is the timer’s preset time for DAWN. If the hour is not correct use the + or – buttons to adjust the hour to match DAWN for your area.Press “ENTER” to confirm. If the hour is correct press “ENTER” to move to the next step. The minutes are now blinking. If the minutes are not correct use the + or – buttons to adjust the minutes to match DAWN for your area. Press “ENTER” to confirm. If the minutes are correct press “ENTER” to move to the next step. The screen will show DUSK (Sunset) and a time with the hour blinking.

    This is the timer’s preset time for DUSK. If the hour is not correct use the + or – buttons to adjust the hour to match DUSK for your area. Press “ENTER” to confirm. If the hour is correct press “ENTER” to move to the next step. The minutes are now blinking. If the minutes are not correct use the + or – buttons to adjust the minutes to match DUSK for your area. Press “ENTER” to confirm. If the minutes are correct press “ENTER” to move to the next step.

12. The screen will now say “SAVE.” Press “ENTER” to save data to the timer.
    

Programming ON/OFF Events

1. Press “SETUP” twice to begin programming times.
2. P1 (Program 1) ON should be blinking. Press “ENTER” to begin setting P1 ON time. You may also, use the + or – buttons to scroll through all 7 programs.
3. The screen will show SET, if you wish to set a time press “ENTER” to confirm. You may also use the + or – button to scroll to DEL. If you press “Enter” on DEL you will delete the program you are on.

If you push “ENTER” at SET for P1 the screen will show PRG, P1 ON and the days of the week will be blinking. Use the + or – buttons to scroll through the options in which the timer will be active. The options are: • S, S • M, T, W, F • M through S: Individual days • T, TH • M, W, F • S, M, T, W, Th, F, S (default) Choose the days you want the program to be active and press “ENTER.”

Now that you have chosen the days the timer will function the next step is to choose the time. The screen should show DAWN blinking. There are 3 options to choose from when selecting the program ON time. Use the + or – to scroll through the options. • DAWN • DUSK • TIME (to set custom time).

If you would like the timer to turn on at the Pre Set time for DAWN press “ENTER” and move to P1 OFF setting. If you would like the timer to turn on at the Pre Set time for DUSK use the + or – buttons to change the option on the screen to DUSK press “ENTER” and move to the P1 OFF setting If you would like to choose a custom time other than DAWN or DUSK use the + or – buttons to change the option on the screen to TIME and press “ENTER”. The hour should be blinking.

Use the + or – to set the correct hour. If you pass 11 to 12 you will change the AM to PM. Once the correct hour is found press “ENTER” to confirm. The Minute should be blinking. Use the + or – to set the correct minute. Press “Enter” to confirm. The screen will show PRG, P1 OFF and the days of the week will be blinking. Choose the days you want the program to be active and press “ENTER”. Now that you have chosen the days the timer will function the next step is to choose the time the program will turn off.

There are 3 options to choose from when selecting the program of time. Use the + or – to scroll through the options. • DAWN • DUSK • TIME If you would like the timer to turn off at the pre-set time for DAWN press “Enter” . If you would like the timer to turn off at the Pre Set time for DUSK use the + or – buttons to change the option on the screen to DUSK and press “ENTER” .

If you would like to choose a custom time other than DAWN or DUSK use the + or – buttons to change the option on the screen to TIME and press “ENTER”. The hour should be blinking. Use the + or – to set the correct hour. If you pass 11 to 12 you will change the AM to PM. Once the correct hour is found press “ENTER” to confirm. The Minute should be blinking. Use the + or – to set the correct minute.

Press “ENTER” to confirm. The screen will now say “SAVE” Press “ENTER” to save program 1 to the timer. P2 (Program 2) ON should be blinking. Press “ENTER” to begin setting P2 ON. You may also use the + or– buttons to scroll through all 7 programs or push AUTO to complete the programming.

Random Security Option

The random feature will turn lights on and off using the programmed times + or – 30 minutes, giving the house a more lived-in appearance while the occupant is away.

1. Push the RND (Random) button to activate the Random feature. The screen will change from AUTO to RDM.
2. Push the AUTO button to deactivate the Random feature and return the timer to its current programming.

Changing the color of the timer

This device includes a Light Almond Faceplate. To switch faceplates proceed as follows:

1. Gently remove the White Faceplate using a flathead screwdriver. Starting at the top left corner gently pry the faceplate loose. Work around the faceplate until it pops off.
2. Find the Light Almond Faceplate in the package. Place the new faceplate into position and carefully push until it snaps into position.

Multi-Switch Installations

When combining controls in a wall box, remove all inner side sections before wiring. Use pliers to bend the side section up and down until it breaks off. Repeat for each side section to be removed.

Typical Wiring Schematic for Single Pole Installation

If you are unsure or unclear about this installation or if the wires in your box do not match the manual (not all switch boxes have neutral wires), contact a qualified licensed electrician.

Installation Instruction (Single Pole)

1. Turn OFF the main power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
2. Remove the existing switch.
3. Connect the wires of the timer to the wall box as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 using the wire nuts provided.
   • a) Connect the hot/live wire of the line to the black wire from the Timer.
   • b) Connect the hot/live wire of load to the blue wire from the Timer.
   • c) Connect the ground wire to the green wire from the Timer.
   • d) Connect the neutral wire to the white wire from the timer. Often the neutral (white) wire can be found in the back of the wire box connected with a wire nut. There may be several neutral wires bound together. Add the neutral to all neutral wires bound together making sure the wire nut is tight.
   • e) For single pole installation attach a wire nut to the red (traveler) wire from the back of the timer. This wire is not needed in the single pole installation.
4. Tuck the wires into the wall box leaving room for the timer. Using the screws provided, mount the timer to the wall box being careful not to crush any wires.
5. Turn the main power ON at the circuit breaker.

Typical 3-Way Wiring: In a typical 3-way application there are two 3-way switches. The switch on the “HOT” side has the common terminal tied to 120VAC. The switch on the “LOAD” side has the common tied to the lamp/load the switches turn OFF and ON.
Common = Screw terminals found on the back single pole or 3-way toggle switch.

Installation Instructions

Existing 3-Way Installation Load Side

(The maximum distance between the timer and the 3-way switch is 100ft) If the timer is installed on the line side and all lamps burn out the timer will make a ticking sound. (See Troubleshooting)

Switch on Line Side

1. Remove power from the circuit by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse.
2. Remove the 3-way switch from the hot/line side. Remove and label the common wire and remove one of the other wires.
3. Using the supplied wire nuts connect the wire removed from the common, the supplied jumper, and the other removed wire (1) together.
4. Connect the jumper back to the common connection of the switch.
5. If the two wires wire (1) and wire (5) on the switch are colored or marked so you can tell them apart record their markings for use later.
6. Tuck the wires into the box leaving room for the switch.
7. Install the switch into the box.

Timer on Load Side

1. Remove the load side 3-way switch and remove the 3 wires, labeling the common wire.
2. Connect the removed common wire to the timer blue wire.
3. Connect wire (1) to the timer black (line) wire.
4. Connect wire (5) to the timer red (traveler) wire.
5. Connect the white wire (1) of the timer to the white wire in the switch box (neutral). The neutral wires may be bundled in the back of the switch box with a wire nut. There may be several neutral wires bound together. Add the neutral to all neutral wires bound together making sure the wire nut is tight.
6. Connect the green wire (3) of the timer to the ground in the switch box.
7. Tuck the wires into the switch box leaving room for the timer.
8. Use the supplied screws to install the timer being careful not to crush or pinch the wires.
9. Restore power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
10. If the timer display does not turn on, you may need to swap wire (1) and wire (5). This can be done at the timer or toggle switch, after removing power from the circuit at the fuse box or circuit breaker.
11. Verify that the load turns ON and OFF when you manually turn the timer ON and OFF. Perform this test with the remote switch in both positions. You should hear the timer relay click ON/OFF. If you hear the relay click but the load does not turn ON/OFF properly, check your wiring.

Troubleshooting

The timer display is blank

• The circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
• Neutral is not wired correctly.

Ticking can occur in the 3-way application when a timer is installed on the line side and all lamps/bulbs on this line are burnt out (or removed from the fixture)

• Turn the other switch (load side) to the off position to stop the timer from making a ticking sound.
• Install a new bulb
• To permanently correct ticking issue re-install timer on the load side. (See manual)

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