Cabinet Installation
Select a location for controller cabinet which is accessible to a
120 VAC power source and 24 VAC valve control wires.
1. Open the cabinet cover and remove the contents of the
installation package stored inside.
2. Remove mounting plate (A) secured with four screws.
3. Carefully remove the wiring knockout plugs (C) from bottom
or back of cabinet as required.
4. Using a
3
⁄
" (7mm) drill bit or punch, remove 1, 2, or 3 lower
1 6
mounting screw hole plugs (D) as required.
Note: Screw anchors must be installed if installing the cabi-
net to drywall or masonry.
5. Position the cabinet on the wall positioning the keyhole slot (E)
at eye level. Install #10 x 1
through top portion of keyhole slot and lower mounting
hole(s).
6. For 120 VAC power/ground wires, install
conduit adapter and conduit (F). For valve control wires install
3
⁄
" (19mm) conduit adapters and conduit (G).
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WARNING: To prevent electrical shock hazard,
disconnect power source by switching off circuit
breaker or removing fuse prior to making any wire
connections. Do not apply power until installation
has been completed. All installation materials and procedures
must comply with applicable electric codes.
AC Receptacle Wiring Detail
Hot (Black)
Ground
© 1999 The Toro Company, Irrigation Division
Weather-Resistant Controller Cabinet
Model GK212-CAB-01
Installation Instructions
1
⁄
" (38mm) wood screws (provided)
2
1
⁄
" (13mm) threaded
2
+
ON
Next
–
OFF
Neutral (White)
Wiring Installation
1. Using #12 or #14 insulated solid copper wire, route hot
(black), neutral (white), and equipment ground wires through
conduit (F) from the power source into the cabinet.
2. Carefully remove
1
⁄
" (13mm) of insulation from ends of wires.
2
To secure wires to AC receptacle, insert the neutral (white)
wire into a bottom connection port and the hot (black) wire into
a top connection port. Secure the ground wire to green ground
screw.
3. Position AC receptacle plate (B) into the cabinet and secure
with four screws as shown.
4. Route the valve control wires through the conduit (G) into the
cabinet.
5. Position mounting plate (A) while routing the valve control
wires out through the slots provided. Secure with four screws.
Note: If installing an alternate brand of controller, install the
mounting plate with the reverse (smooth) side facing out. Fas-
ten the controller to the mounting plate as required. Several
pilot screw holes are provided in mounting plate for this pur-
pose.
6. Install the GreenKeeper
openings on the back of controller housing with the tabs on
the mounting plate. Lower controller on tabs to engage.
7. Attach the valve control wires referring to the installation
instructions provided with the controller,
8. Plug transformer (I) into the AC receptacle and apply power.
TM
controller (H) by aligning the slotted
Form No. 373-0086 Rev. A