Clean / replace sensor tip:
2
Whenever the Soil Moisture Sensor is relocated, the sensor tip
should be cleaned / replaced. The felt on the tip should not
come into contact with grease.
v Clean sensor tip 2 with clear water.
If the felt becomes damaged, the sensor tip can be re-ordered
from GARDENA Service.
v Unscrew sensor tip 2 and screw on new tip.
8. Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause Remedy
Watering is switched on Soil Moisture Sensor not v Position Soil Moisture
although soil is damp positioned in watering area. Sensor in watering area.
Switching controller too far v Turn switching controller to
to the right on “Damp”. the left accordingly.
Defective or loose sensor cable. v Check sensor cable and
connections.
Batteries spent / inserted v Replace batteries / insert
incorrectly / wrong battery correctly / use alkaline
used. battery.
Air trapped at sensor tip. v Remove trapped air (see
4. Initial Operation
““Plant”
Soil Moisture Sensor”
).
Watering is not switched Soil Moisture Sensor is in v Reposition Soil Moisture
on although soil is dry a dip in the ground. Sensor at correct location
(see 4. Initial Operation
“Select correct location
for Soil Moisture Sensor”
).
Switching controller too far to v Turn switching controller to
the left on “Dry”. the right accordingly.
Battery display of Soil Batteries of Soil Moisture Sensor v Replace batteries of Soil
Moisture Sensor flashing are flat. Moisture Sensor.
Soil Moisture Sensor defective. v Contact GARDENA Service.
AIn the event of other faults please contact GARDENA Service.
Repairs should only be carried out by GARDENA service centres or dealers
authorised by GARDENA.
9. Accessories
GARDENA Extension Cable Used to extend sensor cable to Art. 1186
(length: 10 metres) max. 105 metres.
GARDENA sensor tip For replacement with damaged obtainable via
with felt sensor tip. GARDENA Service
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