CLOCK SETTING
SCROLLING THROUGH THE MODES
DAYLIGHT SA
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Press the key to begin the clock setting. The symbol will appear.
Before proceeding with the clock setting and programming for the first time,
press the RESET ( ) key.
Select the current day using the or key.
Press the key
Select the current hour using the or key
Press the key
Select the current minute using the or key
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10
3
Press the key
Set the seconds to zero by pressing either the or key
Press the key to finish the clock setting
This timer allows you to disable any particular program, or if you have more than one
program set, you can disable all of them at once using the master disable function.
To set the clock, first check to se
in the clock mode ( ). If the display does not
show , press either the or key until the
clock mode ( ) is displayed.
For proper operation, ensure the clock is set to the correct time.
GETTING STARTED
PROGRAM DISABLE
button placements
display
1
2
3
4
SET – activates set function
RESET ( ) – reset
5
CD – activates countdown timer
6
– scrolls through selections
ON/OFF – manual on/off control
6
RND – activates random functions
To toggle between 12 or 24 hour format, press the key during clock setting
To activate the Daylight Saving T
and keys together for 3 seconds in the clock mode ( ). When the
DST function is activated, a solid sun symbol ( ) will appear on the LCD screen
and the time will have advanced by one hour.
To de-activate the DST function, press and hold both the and keys again
for 3 seconds in the clock mode ( ). The sun symbol ( ) will disappear
and the time will go back by one hour.
The modes are arranged in a circular pattern. Use the or key to scroll
through the different modes and programs.
Normal
EXAMPLE:
DST Activated
MEMORY BACKUP
This timer is equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery. The internal battery
serves to protect the time and program settings in the case of a power failure.
If you are using the 12 hour format and you are setting an afternoon or evening time,
ensure that the PM symbol appears on the left.
PROGRAM SETTING
This timer is a programmable switch that will automatically turn your lights ON and
OFF based on your specified times. You can program up to 20 programs ( 20 ON
settings and 20 OFF settings).
From the clock mode ( ), press the key
once to go to the ON setting of PROGRAM 1.
Press the key to begin the program setting.
The symbol will appear and the days (MO TU WE TH FR SA SU) will be
blinking. Select the desired day or days of operation by pressing the
or key.
There are 3 primary modes with this timer.
NOTE: The PROGRAM MODE consists of 20 programs.
Each program has of a pair of settings: an ON setting and an OFF setting.
In total, there are 20 ON settings and 20 OFF settings.
! CLOCK MODE
! PROGRAM MODE
! COUNTDOWN MODE
! a specific day (MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA or SU);
! Monday through Friday (MO TU WE TH FR);
! Monday through Saturday (MO TU WE TH FR SA);
! Saturday and Sunday (SA SU); or
! everyday from Monday through Sunday (MO TU WE TH FR SA SU)
Programs can be set to operate on:
NOTE: Your choice of days are - a specific day
Monday through Saturday, Saturday and Sunday
How to set a program
Example: Turn ON at 5:15 pm and OFF at 10:45 pm everyday
IMPORTANT
must be set.
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2
4
6
8
3
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15
Select the hour using the or key
Select the hour using the or key
Select the minute using the or key
Select the minute using the or key
NOTE: The display will automatically revert back to the clock mode after one
minute, or you can use the or key to scroll to the clock mode or any of
the other modes immediately.
PROGRAM SETTING
PROGRAM SETTING
After you finished with the ON setting, press the key
to go to the OFF setting of PROGRAM 1.
Press the key
Press the key
Press the key
Press the key
Press the key
Press the key to finish the ON setting of PROGRAM 1.
Press the key to finish the OFF setting of PROGRAM 1.
EXAMPLE:
For everyday, select (MO TU WE TH FR SA SU)
The days of operation as selected in the ON setting
will re-appear. Confirm, or change if necessary using
the or key.
EXAMPLE:
Select 5 pm (if clock is set on the 12 hour format); or
select 17 hours (if clock is set on the 24 hour format).
EXAMPLE:
Select 10 pm (if clock is set on the 12 hour format); or
select 22 hours (if clock is set on the 24 hour format).
EXAMPLE:
Select 15 minutes
EXAMPLE:
Select 45 minutes
You should now proceed to set the OFF setting of PROGRAM 1.
You have now completed the ON and OFF setting of PROGRAM 1.
To set more programs, repeat the above procedures using the available
program slots (PROGRAMS 2 to 20).
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12
14
16
CLOCK (default)
COUNTDOWN
PROGRAM 1 ON
PROGRAM 2 ON
PROGRAM 1 OFF
PROGRAM 2 OFF
SCROLLING THROUGH
THE MODES
PROGRAM 20 OFF
PROGRAM 20 ON
PROGRAM 19 OFF
PROGRAM 19 ON
To disable a single program, select the program of choice by using the
or key.
Set
Weekday indicator
Random
Time display
Clock
Countdown Program
ON/OFF indicator
Program disable
DST indicator
PM indicator
QUICK-RETURN TO THE CLOCK MODE
At any particular mode, if you wish to return to the clock mode immediately, you
may do so by pressing both the and keys together and release. This
brings the display directly back to the clock mode. Or, if no key is pressed within
one minute, the display will also automatically default itself back to the clock mode.
When a program is disabled, the time settings are stored in memory so that when you
re-enable the programs, the timer will resume with the same programs as before.
SINGLE PROGRAM DISABLE
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NOTE: You will need to disable both the ON and OFF setting of the
program to completely disable that particular program.
2
Press the key
3
Press the key to disable the program. An X symbol will appear to
indicate that the particular setting has been disabled.
4
Press the key 3 times to exit.
If this was the ON setting that was disabled, now proceed to disable the OFF setting
of the same program to completely disable that particular program; or if you had
disabled the OFF setting first, now go to the ON setting.
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EXAMPLE:
You wish to disable PROGRAM 2 only
The symbol will appear and the day(s) will be blinking.
PROGRAM DISABLE
Select the OFF setting of the same program by using the or key.
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2
Press the key
3
Press the key to disable the program. An X symbol will appear to
indicate that the particular setting has been disabled.
4
Press the key 3 times to exit.
EXAMPLE:
You wish to disable PROGRAM 2 only
The symbol will appear and the day(s) will be blinking.
You have now successfully disabled PROGRAM 2.
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To re-enable the particular program, repeat the above steps for the ON and
OFF settings. The X symbol will disappear indicating that the program has
been re-enabled (returned to normal).
PROGRAM DISABLE
To perform the master disable, go to the clock mode ( ) by using the
or key.
MASTER PROGRAM DISABLE
1
2
Press the key
3
Press the key to disable the program. An X symbol will appear to
indicate that all programs have been disabled.
4
Press the key 4 times to exit.
The symbol will appear and the day will be blinking.
If you have more than one program set, and you wish to disable all of them at once,
you can do so by using the master disable function.
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To re-enable the programs, repeat the above steps. The X symbol will
disappear indicating that all the programs have been re-enabled (returned to
normal).
You have now successfully disabled ALL programs.
COUNTDOWN TIMER
The countdown timer works like an hour-glass. Y
once the countdown is activated, the time will begin to count gradually down to zero.
The countdown can start either in the ON or OFF position.
EXAMPLES OF USE:
! For instance, set the lights to stay ON for 25 minutes (or any other duration as
desired), and automatically turn OFF after that.
! Or, set it so that the lights stays OFF for 40 minutes, for example, and
automatically turn ON after that.
NOTE:
! When the countdown timer is activated, all other programs and random functions
are disabled.
! The duration can be set from one second up to 23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds.
From the clock mode ( ), press the
key once to go to the countdown mode ( ).
Press the key to begin setting.
The symbol will appear and ON or OFF indicator will be blinking. Select
the desired position by using the or key.
1
2
3
COUNTDOWN TIMER
Press the key.
4
5
Select the hour (duration) using the or key
Press the key.
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7
Select the minute (duration) using the or key
Press the key.
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9
Select the second (duration) using the or key
Press the key to complete the countdown setup.
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To START the countdown timer, press the key
countdown mode ( ), the duration time will begin counting down.
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If you move onto any other mode, such as the clock mode ( ) or
program mode ( ), you will notice that the CD symbol will be blinking.
NOTE: The CD symbol will disappear once the countdown timer has stopped.
EXAMPLE:
This shows the countdown duration set for 1 hour
45 minutes 30 seconds, starting from the OFF
position.
The countdown timer will automatically STOP once the time reaches zero.
NOTE: The duration time will automatically be set back to its preset value.
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To STOP the countdown timer before the duration time ends, press either the
or key. The duration time will automatically be set back to its preset
value.
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RANDOM FUNCTION
How to set the time period for the PROGRAMMABLE random?
From the clock mode ( ), press the key
three times to go to the ON setting of PROGRAM 20.
How to activate or de-activate the PROGRAM random?
In the PROGRAM 20 mode (either in the ON or OFF
setting), press the key to activate the PROGRAM
random. Once activated, the RND symbol will appear
and remain solid (not blinking) on the LCD screen.
The random function can be de-activated by pressing the key again or
the key. The RND symbol will disappear once the random function is de-
activated.
RANDOM FUNCTION
The random function serves as a security feature that allows you to have your
lights turn ON and OFF randomly. The random lighting effectively provides a
lived-in (at-home) look, acting as a deterrent.
There are 3 types of random functions that you can choose with this timer:
! SHORT RANDOM - this mode will cycle your lights ON and OFF for 1 to 2 hour cycles.
! LONG RANDOM - this mode will cycle your lights ON and OFF for 2 to 3 hour cycles.
! PROGRAM RANDOM - this mode allows you to set the specific day(s) and time of day
(i.e. in the evenings only between 6 pm and 11 pm, Monday to Friday) for the random
function to operate. The programmable random will run on 1 to 2 hour cycles.
How to activate or de-activate the SHORT random?
In the clock mode ( ), press the key to
activate the SHORT random. Once activated, the
RND symbol will be blinking.
The random function can be de-activated by pressing the key again or
the key. The RND symbol will disappear once the random function is de-
activated.
How to activate or de-activate the LONG random?
In the countdown mode ( ), press the
key to activate the LONG random. Once
activated, the L-RND symbol will be blinking.
The random function can be de-activated by pressing the key again or
the key. The L
de-activated.
IMPORTANT
when set on PROGRAM 20.
Set up the ON-time as you would with a regular
program ON setting. Refer to PROGRAM SETTING.
Press the key to proceed with setting up the OFF-time.
Set up the OFF-time as you would with a regular
program OFF setting. Refer to PROGRAM SETTING.
EXAMPLE: This shows the ON-time is set for 6 pm
from Monday to Friday.
EXAMPLE: This shows the OFF-time is set for 11 pm
from Monday to Friday.
TROUBLESHOOTING
problem solution
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Programs: 20 programs (with 20 ON settings and 20 OFF settings)
Ratings: 120V AC
Maximum Load: 500W - Single pole installation
Minimum switching time: 1 minute
Technical Support: 1-888-468-6876
NOTE: For a new installation, it may take several days for the internal battery to become fully
charged. Sometimes, with a new timer, the LCD screen may even appear blank or dim upon a
complete installation. This may be the result of a fully discharged internal battery. T
this problem, first make sure that the Main On / Main Off switch is to the Main On position.
Then leave the timer installed as it is for several hours (it may take overnight) and afterwards
press the RESET ( ) key. The LCD screen should return to normal operation.
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2
3
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MANUAL ON/OFF
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To manually turn the power ON or OFF
cover. Y
programming schedule. The ON or OFF symbol will be blinking. The timer will
resume with its normal programs at the next scheduled program time.
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LCD screen appears blank, dim
or faded upon a complete
installation of the timer switch.
Make sure the Main On / Main Off slide switch is to the Main On
position. If the light turns on, but the LCD screen remains blank or
dim, it may be that the internal battery has become fully discharged.
To correct this problem, leave the timer switch installed as it is for
several hours (it may take overnight) and then press the RESET
( ) key. This should be ample time for the internal battery to
recharge itself and resume normal LCD screen operation.
LCD screen seems “frozen”.
Function keys will not respond.
Press the RESET ( ) key to reset the timer.
Programs do not execute at the
specified times.
Ensure that the random function or countdown timer is not activated.
Check programs – ensure that you have not accidentally
programmed in unwanted settings into the other program slots
available. If you do find unwanted settings, you may disable them
using the single program disable method. Or, if it is easier
RESET ( ) key to reset the timer, then set the clock and the
correct programs again.
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Programs do not execute at all. Ensure that the programs are not disabled. Refer to PROGRAM
DISABLE.
NOTE: When the random function is activated, all other programs and countdown timer are disabled.
PROGRAMMABLE
WALL SWITCH TIMER
ETW190
OWNER’S
MANUAL
Congratulations on your
purchase of a UPM timer.
Please take the time to
read and understand this
manual so you can begin
to enjoy the convenience
and energy saving
benefits this product has
to offer.
FEATURES
! 20 ON settings /
20 OFF settings
! Programs can be set to
operate on a specific day,
Monday to Friday, Monday
to Saturday, Saturday and
Sunday, or everyday of the
week
! Countdown timer -
“One-Touch Countdown”
! 3 random functions
! 12/24 hour clock
! Incandescent lighting only
- Maximum load: 500W
! Single pole installation
One-T
Countdown
CAUTION!
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This timer switch must NOT be used on loads exceeding 500W.
All wiring must comply with applicable codes and regulations.
TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH, SHUT OFF POWER
SUPPLY
THAT THE POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING.
Handle installation with caution to prevent any risk of electrical shock
that could cause serious injury or death. If you are not sure about any
part of the given instructions, consult a qualified electrician.
This timer switch is for use with Incandescent/Halogen (120V) lighting
applications ONLY. It must NOT be used to control receptacles,
fluorescent lighting, motor-driven appliances or transformer supplied
appliances.
For single pole use only. Cannot be used as part of a 3-way circuit.
Move the Main ON / Main OFF slide switch to the Main OFF position
when replacing bulbs.
INSTALLATION
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2
Remove existing switch and identify the wires in the wall box.
Using the supplied wire connectors, securely fasten the wires on the
timer to the wires in the wall box according to diagram.
4
IMPORTANT TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH, SHUT
OFF POWER SUPPLY A
AND TEST THAT THE POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING.
Connect either one of the black wires from the timer to the
hot supply wire(s) in the wall box.
Connect the other black wire from the timer to the hot wire in
the wall box coming from the light fixture.
For proper grounding, connect the green (ground) wire on
the timer to the ground “screw” found inside the wall box.
Mount timer into the wall box carefully.
Restore power supply at the circuit breaker or fuse.
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6
Take the new timer and move the Main On / Main Off slide switch to
the Main Off position.
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Move the Main On / Main Off slide switch to the Main On position.
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
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5
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Main On / Main Off
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One-T
The wire connectors provided are for copper wire only . For aluminum wire,
consult an electrician.
Use the supplied (small ) wire connectors with the following wiring
sizes. Note proper insulation strip lengths.
SMALL:
* Use to join one 14 AWG supply wire with one black timer switch wire.
Strip insulation 3/8” for 14 AWG supply wire.
Strip insulation 1/2” for timer switch wire.
For installations with 10 or 12 AWG supply wires, or where multiple
supply wires exist, a larger size wire connector should be used;
noting the wire strip lengths below.
(Available at your local hardware store)
LARGE:
Strip insulation 1/2” for 10 or 12 AWG supply wires.
Strip insulation 5/8” for timer switch wire.
Twist the wire
connector tight.
Be sure no bare
wire is exposed.
IMPORTANT WIRING INFORMATION
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SET
SET
RND
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
ON/
OFF
SET
ON/
OFF
SET
SET
ON/
OFF
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
CD
CD
ON/
OFF
RND
RND
ON/
OFF
RND
RND
ON/
OFF
RND
RND
ON/
OFF
ON/
OFF
ETW190
Black
L
P
SOURCE
Screw
Black
Green
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