The EW-32 allows up to 8 different ON and OFF commands. Each program consists of:
1 OFF (Program 1, Turn Off time).2 ON), or press SET/CLK to finish.Repeat for events 2 through 8 as needed.
| Specification | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | Model | Chevron EW-32 | | Voltage | 120 VAC, 60 Hz | | Max Load | 15 A General / 10 A Tungsten / 1 HP Motor | | Programs | 8 ON/OFF events | | Min Interval | 1 minute | | Battery Backup | 80 mAh Ni-MH (Rechargeable) | | Operating Temp | -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) | | Certification | UL Listed, RoHS Compliant |
The Chevron Digital Timer EW-32 is a workhorse device that, despite its simple appearance, offers industrial-grade scheduling power. Whether you are automating a hydroponic light cycle, a pool pump, or security lighting, mastering the SET/CLK, PROG, and ON/AUTO/OFF buttons is the key to success.
If you have followed this manual and your device still does not respond, the internal relay or crystal oscillator may have failed. Given the low cost of the EW-32, replacement is often more economical than repair.
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The box had been sitting on the garage shelf for three years, wedged between a rusted coffee tin of spare screws and a half-empty bottle of windshield washer fluid. It was a Chevron Digital Timer, model EW-32.
Arthur found it on a Tuesday, the kind of grey, drizzling afternoon that makes a man look for indoor projects. He was supposed to be sorting through his late father’s belongings, a task he had been avoiding for months. Instead, he found himself mesmerized by the timer. It was still in the blister pack, the cardboard backing yellowed at the edges.
"User Manual," Arthur muttered, reading the small print. Instructions included.
He tore the plastic open. The device was heavier than it looked, a chunky block of off-white plastic with a small LCD screen and rubberized buttons. He popped in two AA batteries—miraculously, he had some in the junk drawer—and the screen blinked to life. 12:00. The numbers were crisp, blocky, almost soothing.
Arthur had no idea what he needed to time. He wasn’t baking bread. He wasn’t running laps. But the device had a heft to it, a sense of purpose. He unfolded the single sheet of instructions. The font was tiny, the English slightly stilted—a translation that felt more technical than human.
Step 1: Set Current Time. Step 2: Press 'Mode' to toggle between TIME, COUNT UP, and COUNT DOWN.
He set the time. 2:45 PM. It matched the clock on the wall.
He carried the timer out to the living room where the boxes of his father’s life sat like silent judges. His father, a man of rigid schedules and absolute precision, had left behind a chaotic mess. There were no labels, just piles of newspaper clippings, old tools, and knick-knacks.
Arthur sat on the floor and picked up the EW-32. He pressed 'Mode.' COUNT DOWN. He typed in 20:00. Twenty minutes.
"Okay," he whispered. "Twenty minutes of sorting. Then I can stop." chevron digital timer ew-32 user manual
He hit 'START'.
The timer began its silent work. A small colon blinked in the center of the screen, a rhythmic heartbeat. Suddenly, the task felt manageable. It wasn't an infinite ocean of grief; it was a race against a clock. He grabbed a box and began tossing things into piles: Keep, Trash, Donate.
The rhythm of the blinking colon synchronized with his movements. He found a stack of postcards from the 80s. A broken wrench. A jar of marbles. He moved faster, spurred on by the digital numbers ticking backward. 15:32. 12:10. 8:45.
When the display hit 00:05, Arthur stopped, breathless, staring at the device. 00:00.
BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.
The sound was shrill, cutting through the dusty silence of the room. It was an alarm, but it felt like a victory bell. Arthur stared at the two full trash bags he had filled. He felt lighter. The depression that had sat on his chest for weeks had lifted, if only by an inch.
He hit 'STOP/RESET'.
He looked at the EW-32. It was just a cheap piece of plastic, likely bought at a hardware store checkout lane. But in his hand, it felt like a lever of control. His father had always been a slave to time, always rushing, always checking his watch. Arthur realized he didn't have to be. He could use time, rather than let it use him.
He set the timer again. COUNT DOWN. 45:00.
He hit 'START'.
"Bathroom break first," he said aloud, smiling.
Over the next month, the Chevron EW-32 became Arthur's constant companion. It sat on the edge of his desk while he worked. It sat on the kitchen counter while he cooked. It sat on the porch railing while he watched the rain.
He began to time things that didn't need timing. He timed how long it took to drink a cup of coffee (12 minutes). He timed how long he could hold a plank (45 seconds, pathetically). He even timed his commute, realizing that if he left exactly 7 minutes earlier, he missed the school bus traffic.
The user manual, now creased and stained with coffee, remained on the counter. Arthur had memorized the functions, but he liked having it there. It reminded him that even the most complicated problems usually came with instructions, if you just knew where to look.
One evening, his teenage daughter, Maya, came over for dinner. She saw the timer sitting next to the salt shaker.
"What is this?" she asked, picking it up. "Vintage tech?" The EW-32 allows up to 8 different ON and OFF commands
"It's a Chevron EW-32," Arthur said, flipping a burger. "And it works perfectly."
She turned it over in her hands. "Why don't you just use your phone, Dad? You have a timer app."
Arthur took the burger off the heat and wiped his hands. He took the timer from her.
"Phones are for everything," he said. "They have the news, the banks, the work emails. They’re full of noise. This?" He held up the white plastic box. "This only does one thing. It counts. When this thing beeps, I don't get a text message. I don't get a notification. I just know that my time is up."
Maya looked at him, then at the timer. She pressed the 'Mode' button. The screen switched to 'COUNT UP'.
"Can I borrow it?" she asked. "I have to study for finals. My phone is too distracting."
Arthur handed it to her. "Batteries are fresh. Page 2 of the manual tells you how to lock the keys so you don't accidentally reset it."
She laughed, pocketing the device. "Thanks, Dad."
That night, after Maya left, the house was quiet again. Arthur sat in the armchair. The EW-32 was gone, off doing its job with a new generation. He looked at the empty spot on the table.
He pulled his phone out of his pocket. He opened the clock app. He set a timer for 30 minutes. He was going to read.
But as he sat there, the screen of the phone lit up with a notification. New email from work. Then a news alert. Storm warning. Then a text.
He sighed, put the phone face down on the table, and went to the junk drawer. He rummaged around until he found what he was looking for—a backup.
It was a different brand, the plastic slightly cracked, the screen a bit faded. But it had buttons. It had a colon that blinked. It was simple.
He pulled the user manual out of the trash—a folded piece of paper for a device he’d bought years ago and never used.
"Alright," Arthur whispered to the empty room. "Let's get to work."
Before first use or after a long period of storage, your timer requires a "jumpstart" for its internal battery: Press SET/CLK to begin editing
Charge the Unit: Plug the timer into a standard wall outlet for 12–14 hours to fully charge the memory backup battery.
Factory Reset: Use a thin object like a paper clip to press the "R" (Reset) pinhole button. This clears any existing data and readies the system for fresh programming. Programming the Current Time and Day
To ensure your schedules run accurately, you must first sync the timer with the local time:
Enter Clock Mode: Press and hold the "SET" button for approximately 3 seconds until the display flashes.
Adjust Settings: Use the "+" (Plus) or "-" (Minus) buttons to cycle through and select the current: Day of the week (e.g., MO, TU, WE). Hour (confirm with "SET" after adjusting). Minutes.
Confirm: Press "SET" one final time to save the current time.
12/24 Hour Toggle: Press the "Time" (or Clock) button for 3 seconds to switch between standard and military time formats. Setting Your On/Off Schedules
The EW-32 supports up to 10–20 different on/off cycles per day:
Access Programs: Press the "+" button (or "PROG" on some variants) to see "1 ON" on the display. Set Activation (ON) Time:
Press "SET" to make the days flash. Use "+" or "-" to choose individual days, weekdays only, weekends only, or the full week.
Press "SET" again to adjust the hours and minutes for when the device should turn on.
Set Deactivation (OFF) Time: Press "+" again until the screen shows "1 OFF." Repeat the same day and time selection steps.
Save: Press the "Clock" or "Time" button to return to the main display. Advanced Features
Manual Override: Use the "ON/AUTO/OFF" button to cycle through modes. AUTO is required for your programs to work; ON keeps power flowing permanently, and OFF cuts it entirely.
Daylight Saving Time (DST): Simultaneously press "Time" and "-" (or "Hour" and "Minute" on some models) to shift the clock one hour forward or backward.
Random Mode (Security): Press and hold the "Hour" or "RND" button to activate "R" mode. This fluctuates your set times by 10–42 minutes, making your home look occupied while you are away. Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications Specification Max Load 10A / 2400W (Standard) to 13A / 3120W (Heavy Duty) Voltage 230V–250V AC, 50Hz Accuracy +/- 1 minute per month Backup NiMH 1.2V (>100 hours) Common Issues:
Blank Screen: The internal battery is likely flat. Recharge for at least 15 minutes before attempting to reset.
Programs Not Running: Ensure the screen displays "AUTO". If it is in "Manual ON" or "Manual OFF," your schedules will be ignored. Setting a Digital Timer(Step by Step Instructions)