Intermatic 158ej11853 User Manual
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
If within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or replace it, at its sole option, free of
charge. This warranty is extended to the original household purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to: (a) damage to units caused by accident, dropping or
abuse in handling, acts of God or any negligent use; (b) units which have been subject to unauthorized repair, opened, taken apart or otherwise modified; (c) units not used in accor-
dance with instructions; (d) damages exceeding the cost of the product; (e) sealed lamps and/or lamp bulbs, LED’s and batteries;
(f) the finish on any portion of the product, such as surface and/or weathering, as this is considered normal wear and tear; (g) transit damage, initial installation costs, removal costs, or
reinstallation costs.
charge. This warranty is extended to the original household purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to: (a) damage to units caused by accident, dropping or
abuse in handling, acts of God or any negligent use; (b) units which have been subject to unauthorized repair, opened, taken apart or otherwise modified; (c) units not used in accor-
dance with instructions; (d) damages exceeding the cost of the product; (e) sealed lamps and/or lamp bulbs, LED’s and batteries;
(f) the finish on any portion of the product, such as surface and/or weathering, as this is considered normal wear and tear; (g) transit damage, initial installation costs, removal costs, or
reinstallation costs.
INTERMATIC INCORPORATED WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY MODIFIED TO EXIST ONLY AS CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND SHALL BE OF THE SAME DURATION AS THE WARRANTY
PERIOD STATED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY MODIFIED TO EXIST ONLY AS CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND SHALL BE OF THE SAME DURATION AS THE WARRANTY
PERIOD STATED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
This warranty service is available by either (a) returning the product to the dealer from whom the unit was purchased, or (b) mailing the product, along with proof of purchase, postage
prepaid to the authorized service center listed below. This warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated/After Sales Service/7777 Winn Rd., Spring Grove, Illinois 60081-9698/815-675-
7000 http://www.intermatic.com Please be sure to wrap the product securely to avoid shipping damage.
prepaid to the authorized service center listed below. This warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated/After Sales Service/7777 Winn Rd., Spring Grove, Illinois 60081-9698/815-675-
7000 http://www.intermatic.com Please be sure to wrap the product securely to avoid shipping damage.
INTERMATIC INCORPORATED
SPRING GROVE, ILLINOIS 60081-9698
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Timer is blank until any button is pushed, and display changes
between ON and OFF when pressing door, but light stays
OFF.
between ON and OFF when pressing door, but light stays
OFF.
Make sure “Air Gap”switch is in it’s ON position (= SLID to
LEFT = slider in center of slot). Make sure bulb is good and that
there are no other switches, photo controls, etc., in the circuit
controlling the bulb. Make sure fuse or circuit breaker is on.
LEFT = slider in center of slot). Make sure bulb is good and that
there are no other switches, photo controls, etc., in the circuit
controlling the bulb. Make sure fuse or circuit breaker is on.
Timer does not switch but display is normal.
Timer not in AUTO, AUTO RAND(om), or MAN(ual) mode.
Use MODE pushbutton to select the desired operating mode.
Use MODE pushbutton to select AUTO or AUTO RAND
Timer not in AUTO or AUTO RAND(om) mode.
Timer works manually but does not follow scheduled program.
Timer won’t enter the AUTO or AUTO RAND modes when
MODE button is pushed.
MODE button is pushed.
Time of day and/or switching times are not programmed.
Make sure time of day and at least one scheduled activity are
programmed.
programmed.
Programmed schedule(s) are incorrect.
Conflicting Astronomic and Specific switching time settings.
Your timer automatically skips any conflicting ON EVENTS as
summer approaches to prevent unwanted operation of lights.
See “REMEDY”if you wish to identify and remove conflicting
settings.
Your timer automatically skips any conflicting ON EVENTS as
summer approaches to prevent unwanted operation of lights.
See “REMEDY”if you wish to identify and remove conflicting
settings.
Use MODE pushbutton to select AUTO mode.
Timer is in AUTO RAND(om) mode (Varies switching times up
to +/- 15 minutes).
to +/- 15 minutes).
After entering your schedules or the time, then returning to
the AUTO modes, push the next NEXT/ON/OFF button to
change the load state if necessary.
the AUTO modes, push the next NEXT/ON/OFF button to
change the load state if necessary.
Timer does not “catch up” to the programmed load state. The
load will remain in it’s state prior to entering the PGM mode.
The timer will begin following the scheduled program at the
next contrary ON/OFF time.
load will remain in it’s state prior to entering the PGM mode.
The timer will begin following the scheduled program at the
next contrary ON/OFF time.
Load state doesn’t match programmed state immediately after
programming the time or schedule.
programming the time or schedule.
Load only operates when the remote (3-way) switch is in one
position or timer ignores the remote switch.
position or timer ignores the remote switch.
Remote switch is wired incorrectly.
Recheck wiring, especially for the jumper, per “Installation
Instructions - 3-Way Switch” and “Other Installations”.
Instructions - 3-Way Switch” and “Other Installations”.
Eliminate condition, replace the buried cable, do without the
remote switch, or consult factory for other options.
remote switch, or consult factory for other options.
Replace remote switch.
Excessive length of wire (greater than 100 feet) or buried
wiring to the remote switch.
wiring to the remote switch.
Remote switch is defective or worn out.
Timer ignores remote (3-way) switch even though it is wired
correctly.
correctly.
REMEDY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SYMPTOM
158EJ11853
Battery holder is difficult to snap in place
Batteries not seated in holder, holder misaligned, or contact
tabs of holder are bent.
tabs of holder are bent.
Seat the batteries, then install the holder with the notch facing
down.
down.
Load turns off immediately after being turned on.
Remote switch or timer wired incorrectly, excessive length of
wire (greater than100’) or buried wiring to remote switch, or
defective timer.
wire (greater than100’) or buried wiring to remote switch, or
defective timer.
If the problem persists with the timer’s red wire disconnected
or with a ‘remote’ switch temporarily connected right at the
timer, replace the defective timer, otherwise try the above
remedies.
or with a ‘remote’ switch temporarily connected right at the
timer, replace the defective timer, otherwise try the above
remedies.
Bulb is missing, loose, disconnected or burned out. “Air
Gap”switch at upper edge of timer is switched off, or no power.
(Fuse or Circuit Breaker blown)
Gap”switch at upper edge of timer is switched off, or no power.
(Fuse or Circuit Breaker blown)
Review / Revise ALL 7 ON/OFF switching time pairs by repeat-
edly pushing the next NEXT/ON/OFF button while in PGM
mode.
edly pushing the next NEXT/ON/OFF button while in PGM
mode.
Complete the steps under "Setting the Calendar" then tem-
porarily change your timer's calendar setting to June 21st. Now
review the SUNUP and SNSET times by pushing the
NEXT/ON/OFF button. Make sure your Specific ON or OFF
time settings won't interfere with these Astronomic switching
times. Be sure to change the date back to today's date when
you're done.
porarily change your timer's calendar setting to June 21st. Now
review the SUNUP and SNSET times by pushing the
NEXT/ON/OFF button. Make sure your Specific ON or OFF
time settings won't interfere with these Astronomic switching
times. Be sure to change the date back to today's date when
you're done.
Timer switches at incorrect times or skips some switching
times.
times.
When using a combination of Astronomic and Specific switch-
ing times, the timer switches at unexpected times or doesn't
switch when expected.
ing times, the timer switches at unexpected times or doesn't
switch when expected.
LOAD MAINTENANCE
The manual “air gap”switch located at the top edge of EJ500is designed to turn power off for routine maintenance of the device being controlled (repairs, removing broken
bulbs, etc.
bulbs, etc.
NOTE: It is suggested that the “air gap”switch
not be used for daily ON/OFF switching. Continual use will speed up the depletion of the back-up batteries.
CAUTION: THIS TIMER SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PRECISION TIMING APPLICATIONS WHERE INACCURATE TIMING COULD HAVE DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES
(I.E., SUN LAMPS, SAUNA, ETC.)
(I.E., SUN LAMPS, SAUNA, ETC.)