Inleiding
The Orbit 94162 Buddy Digital Automatic Watering Timer is designed to automate garden watering tasks, providing consistent irrigation for micro-jets, drip irrigation systems, and garden sprinklers. This manual provides instructions for the proper installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of your watering timer.
Produk verbyview

Figuur 1: Voorkant view of the Orbit 94162 Buddy Digital Automatic Watering Timer, showing the digital display, control buttons, and rotary dial.
This digital watering timer features a user-friendly interface with a large LCD display, intuitive control buttons, and a rotary dial for selecting various programming functions. It is equipped with a diaphragm solenoid valve for reliable and long-lasting performance.
Installasie en opstelling
1. Battery Installasie
- Ensure the timer is in the 'OFF' position.
- Vind die batterykompartement aan die agterkant van die timer.
- Open the compartment and insert two (2) AA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity (+/-).
- Close the battery compartment securely. The display should illuminate.
2. Aan die kraan vasmaak

Figure 2: The watering timer connected to a standard garden faucet with a hose attached.
- Thread the timer onto any standard outdoor garden faucet. Hand-tighten only. Do not use tools.
- Attach your garden hose or irrigation system to the outlet of the timer.
- Turn on the faucet completely. The timer is designed to operate with full water pressure.
Belangrik: When freezing temperatures are expected, timers must be removed from hose faucets to prevent potential freezing damage.
Programmering en werking

Figuur 3: Close-up view of the timer's rotary dial and digital display, showing various programming options.
The timer features a rotary dial with several settings for easy programming:
- STEL KLOK: Pas die huidige tyd aan.
- BEGIN TYD: Set the desired time for watering to begin.
- HOE LANK: Determine the duration of each watering cycle.
- HOE GEREELD: Specify the frequency of watering cycles.
- VOERTUIG: Activates the programmed watering schedule.
- AF: Turns off all watering.
1. Set Current Time (SET CLOCK)
- Draai die skakelaar na 'STEL KLOK'.
- Use the '+' and '-' buttons to adjust the hour. Press the '+' or '-' button to change the value. Hold the button for faster adjustment.
- Press the 'MANUAL' button to switch between AM/PM.
- Gebruik die '+' en '-' knoppies om die minute aan te pas.
- Turn the dial to the next setting or 'AUTO' to save.
2. Set Start Time (START TIME)
- Turn the dial to 'START TIME'.
- Use the '+' and '-' buttons to set the desired time for watering to begin.
- Press the 'MANUAL' button to switch between AM/PM.
- Turn the dial to the next setting or 'AUTO' to save.
3. Set Watering Duration (HOW LONG)
- Turn the dial to 'HOW LONG'.
- Use the '+' and '-' buttons to set the watering duration from 1 to 240 minutes.
- Turn the dial to the next setting or 'AUTO' to save.
4. Set Watering Frequency (HOW OFTEN)
- Turn the dial to 'HOW OFTEN'.
- Use the '+' and '-' buttons to set the watering frequency. Options include every 6 hours, every 12 hours, or every 1 to 7 days.
- Turn the dial to 'AUTO' to save and activate the program.
5. Automatic Operation (AUTO)
Once all settings are programmed, turn the dial to 'AUTO'. The timer will now operate according to your set schedule. The display will show the current time and the next scheduled watering cycle.
6. Handmatige werking
To water manually, press the 'MANUAL' button. Use the '+' and '-' buttons to set the desired manual watering duration. Press 'MANUAL' again to start watering. To stop manual watering, press 'MANUAL' again or turn the dial to 'OFF'.
7. Reënvertraging
To activate a rain delay, press and hold the '+' button while the dial is in the 'AUTO' position. This will pause the watering schedule for a set period (e.g., 24, 48, 72 hours). Press the '+' button repeatedly to cycle through delay options. The timer will resume its schedule automatically after the delay period.
Onderhoud
Battery vervanging
Replace batteries annually or when the low battery indicator appears on the display. Always use fresh AA alkaline batteries. Remove old batteries promptly to prevent leakage.
Skoonmaak
Clean the exterior of the timer with a damp lap. Moenie skuurmiddels gebruik of die eenheid in water dompel nie.
Winterisering
Before the first frost, disconnect the timer from the faucet and drain any remaining water. Store the timer indoors in a dry, protected area where temperatures will not drop below freezing. Removing batteries during storage is recommended.
Probleemoplossing
- Geen watervloei nie:
- Maak seker dat die kraan heeltemal oop is.
- Gaan batteryvlakke na en vervang indien nodig.
- Verify the timer is in 'AUTO' mode or manual watering is activated.
- Check for debris in the timer's inlet filter.
- Timer not watering at scheduled time:
- Confirm the current time and start time are set correctly.
- Maak seker dat die timer in 'OUTO'-modus is.
- Check if a rain delay is active.
- Verifieer batterykrag.
- Lekkasies uit verbindings:
- Ensure all connections are hand-tightened securely.
- Check the rubber washer inside the timer's inlet for proper seating and damage. Replace if necessary.
- Skerm is leeg of dof:
- Vervang batterye met vars AA alkaliese batterye.
Spesifikasies
| Handelsmerk | Wentelbaan |
| Modelnommer | 94162 |
| Kleur | Groen |
| Materiaal | Plastiek |
| Produkafmetings (L x B x H) | 7 x 17 x 20.5 cm |
| Item gewig | 400 gram |
| Kragbron | 2 x AA-batterye (nie ingesluit nie) |
| Gieter Duur | 1 tot 240 minute |
| Gieterfrekwensie | Every 6 hours, 12 hours, or 1 to 7 days |
| Aantal instellings | 5 (Set Clock, Start Time, How Long, How Often, Auto/Off) |
| UPC | 05060246190090 |
Waarborg inligting
Vir gedetailleerde waarborginligting, verwys asseblief na die vervaardiger se amptelike website or the warranty card included with your product packaging. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase for any warranty claims.
Kliënte ondersteuning
Should you require technical assistance, have questions regarding product operation, or need to report an issue, please contact Orbit customer support. Contact details can typically be found on the Orbit webwebwerf of produkverpakking.