Installing your Wyze Weatherproof Sprinkler Controller Box lets you keep your sprinkler controller outside, protected from the elements.
What's in the box?
- Wyze Weatherproof Sprinkler Controller Box x1
- Screws x6 (3 ST4x30-C-H; 3 ST3.5x10-C-H)
- Connector Caps x3
- Anchors x3
- Waterproof Gaskets x3
- Quick Start Guide x1
Required tools
- A power drill with a Phillips head and 7/32 drill bit
- Hammer
- Pencil
- Electrical tape
- Wire connector caps
- PVC pipes and connectors (your own)
Before you begin: Turn off the power to your Wyze Sprinkler Controller!
To install your Wyze Weatherproof Sprinkler Controller Box:
- Remove your weatherproof box from all packaging. Unlock the clips on both sides and remove the accessories.
- If you haven't already, unplug the power to your existing sprinkler controller.
- Take a picture of the wiring going into your existing controller.
- You may need to remove a cover or open a box to expose the wires.
- Label each wire with the wire stickers in the package.
- Note: Keep the exposed ends at about ΒΌ - β
inches long.
- Note: Keep the exposed ends at about ΒΌ - β
inches long.
- Use your pencil to mark the position of the drilling holes.
- Drill your holes. The diameter of the hole should be 7/32 inches, with a depth of 1.575 inches.
- Use the hammer to tap the anchors into your drywall.
- Mount your Wyze Weatherproof Sprinkler Controller Box.
- Install the weatherproof box with the screws in the package. Put the gasket through the housing and tighten the gasket cap.
- Install the weatherproof box with the screws in the package. Put the gasket through the housing and tighten the gasket cap.
- For wiring, pull the electric wires through the 1/2" housing on the left, and the controller wires through the 3/4" housing on the right.
- With the power OFF, connect the electrical wires to the power outlet wires in the weatherproof box. Secure with the connector caps.
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What each color wire means:
White: Neutral wire
Black: Phase wire
Green: Ground wire
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- Wrap the connector caps with electrical tape to protect your connections.
- Put the hardwiring bay cover back on and tighten the screws.
- Use the screwdriver to mount the mounting plate.
- Connect the power adapter to a power outlet.
- Connect the power adapter and pre-labeled wires to Wyze Sprinkler Controller.
- Install your Wyze Sprinkler Controller by placing it on the mounting plate.
- Close the cover on your Wyze Weatherproof Sprinkler Controller Box and lock every clip. This ensures the enclosure is completely weatherproof.
- You're all set!