Resetting a Hardie Rain Dial Controller to Factory Defaults for Manual Run Limits

Rain Dial Limits Manual Run to 1 Minute on Most Zones

Clear the program and perform a factory reset:

Clear One Program

1. Function switch → Set Programs.
2. Program switch → A, B, or C.
3. Dial → Skip Days/Special Functions.
4. Press Manual 3× → shows "CLr".
5. Press + once → "CL?".
6. Press + again → "End" (program cleared).

Factory Default Reset

1. Function switch → Set Programs.
2. Program switch → B.
3. With AC power on, carefully disconnect the ribbon cable from the PC board.
4. Disconnect the battery.
5. Press and hold Manual button.
6. Reconnect ribbon cable, then release Manual.
7. Display should show 12:00 AM. Repeat if needed.