59403 - OUTDOOR 7-DAY DIGITAL TIMER: with battery backup and if the power fails; does the clock stop or keep 'ticking'?

Manual appears on following link:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#13660

Gene

Water Heater Timers Save Money

If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#outdoor

http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-set-timers.html

Gene

If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-timers.html
Add comment and describe timer in detail to source manual
Gene

If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Most digital timers suggest resetting as last-step effort to restore functionality.
This particular timer is reset by removing battery.
Try removing battery again. Otherwise it seems the timer has gone bad.
HB88RC is discontinued product.
Replacement is heavy-duty Intermatic HB800RCL 2-outlet or HB800RCH 1-outlet timer.
http://www.smarthome.com/25078/Intermatic-HB800RCL-Heavy-Duty-Digital-Appliance-Timer/p.aspx
http://www.smarthome.com/48715/Intermatic-HB800RCH-Outdoor-Digital-Timer/p.aspx

Less expensive and less reliable timer Woods 59403 with 1-outlet has quite a few 'timer won't work' questions on fixya.
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59403-Heavy-Duty-Outdoor-Digital/dp/B002KS7EOK
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#6-24

I do not show model 49643 under any brand of timer.

You posted under image that looks like 59403
Open following link to identify timer and possibly download manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#6-24

I test timers. Timers arrive defective, and timer go bad.
Instructions usually say to reset timer.
Many of the digital plug-in timers have rechargeable battery that wears out, and then programs stop working.

Add a comment with description of timer, and I'll check files to see what the manual says, and what other fixya customers have complained about.

Add a comment for more free help.
Also take advantage of fixya expert assistance live.
For a price, expert works with you via e-mail while you work on timer or any do-it-yourself project.
Fixya is always less expensive than a service call.

Amazon shows HB88RC is unavailable, exactly as you report:
http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-HB88RC-Digital-Receptacle-Programmable/dp/B000W0VTLW

Replacement appears to be HB800RCL
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KBZUNK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000W0VTLW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0076WXDN34BZSM7YWBVH

Other outdoor timers have same buttons and functions: Woods 59403, GE 15117
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#6-24
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59403-Heavy-Duty-Outdoor-Digital/dp/B002KS7EOK

Add a comment for more free help.
Also take advantage of fixya expert assistance live.
For a price, expert works with you via e-mail while you work on timer or any do-it-yourself project.
Fixya is always less expensive than a service call.

You posted next to photo that looks like the Woods 59403
Confirm that this is your timer on following link:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#6-24
Several brands sell same timer
If this is not your timer, then add a comment with description of timer and buttons.
I have extensive files on timers, and can probably identify your timer.

Woods 59403 manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59403.pdf

You can also take advantage of fixya phone service.
Expert will walk you through the steps for a price.

You posted under Woods 59403.
If this is not your timer, add a comment.

Woods 59403 manual
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59403.pdf

To see all Woods timers to identify your timer:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html

You posted under Woods 59403 timer
If this is not your timer, add a comment.
59403 timer manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59403.pdf

If you have different Woods timer, look at images at link below to identify timer.
Add a comment if you need help.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html

59403 programming Instructions:
Plug timer into indoor or outdoor wall outlet.
Plug lights into timer.

Set clock:
Hold down clock button.
Press day button until current day displays.
Press Hour button until current hour displays.
Press min button until current minute shows.
Release clock button

Program timer:
Press PROG button until 1 ON displays
This is Event1 ON
Press Day button until selected day or days displays for event1 ON
Press Hour button until selected hour displays for event1 ON
Press Min button until selected minute displays for event1 ON

Press PROG button until 1 OFF displays
This is Event1 ON
Press Day button until selected day or days displays for event1 OFF
Press Hour button until selected hour displays for event1 OFF
Press Min button until selected minute displays for event1 OFF

Press PROG button until 2 ON displays
This is Event2 ON
Repeat steps above to set up to seven events.
Recommended you make chart of your on-off times before starting to avoid conflicts in programming.

When programming is finished, press MODE button until automatic displays.
To override programming, press MODE button until lights come on.
For random operation, press MODE button until RDM displays

You posted under Woods 59403 timer
If you have different Woods timer, look at images at link below to identify timer.
Add a comment at any time
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html

59403 timer manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59403.pdf

59403 programming Instructions:
Plug timer into indoor or outdoor wall outlet.
Plug lights into timer.

Set clock:
Hold down clock button.
Press day button until current day displays.
Press Hour button until current hour displays.
Press min button until current minute shows.
Release clock button

Program timer:
Press PROG button until 1 ON displays
This is Event1 ON
Press Day button until selected day or days displays for event1 ON
Press Hour button until selected hour displays for event1 ON
Press Min button until selected minute displays for event1 ON

Press PROG button until 1 OFF displays
This is Event1 ON
Press Day button until selected day or days displays for event1 OFF
Press Hour button until selected hour displays for event1 OFF
Press Min button until selected minute displays for event1 OFF

Press PROG button until 2 ON displays
This is Event2 ON
Repeat steps above to set up to seven events.
Recommended you make chart of your on-off times before starting to avoid conflicts in programming.

When programming is finished, press MODE button until automatic displays.
To override programming, press MODE button until lights come on.
For random operation, press MODE button until RDM displays