Hardie Total Control 'SHORT' Error: Shorted Station, Overload, or Wiring Fault

Display Shows "SHORT" Left of Zone Number; Manual Also Fails

Shorted station: Check wiring of displayed stations for shorts; repair valve/wiring.
Overload: Too many stations running simultaneously (max 24 VAC, 1.25 A). Reduce concurrent stations.
Transient surge: Reset controller.
Intermittent short: Check for loose/exposed valve wiring.

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