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®
EasyTouch 8 and 4
Pool and Spa Control System
™
(with optional IntelliChlor
Electronic Chlorine Generator)
Installation Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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© 2005 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved This document is subject to change without notice 1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 � (805) 553-5000 Trademarks and disclaimers: EasyTouch, IntelliChlor, IntelliFlo, QuickTouch and the Pentair Water Pool and Spa logo are trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming t
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i Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ ii General Installation Information ......................................................................................iii Technical Support ...........................................................................................................iv EasyTouch 8 and 4 Pool and Spa Control System Kit Contents ..................................... 1 EasyTouch Accessory Equipment....
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Body Head Leg Joint Leg Joint Leg Joint Leg Joint Head Body ii IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Notice This manual provides installation and operation instructions for the product. Consult Pentair Water with any questions regarding this product. Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. Leave this manual with the owner and/or operator of this product after installation. Attention User: This manual contain
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iii IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. WARNING The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas. WARNING Control System is intended to control heaters with built-in high limit circuits ONLY. Failure to do so may cause property damage or personal injury. WARNING Do not use this product to contro
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iv General Installation Information 1. All work must be performed by a licensed electrician, and must conform to all national, state, and local codes. 2. Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components. 3. If this system is used to control underwater lighting fixtures, a ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) must be provided for these fixtures. Conductors on the load side of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall not occupy conduit, junction boxes or enclosures containing o
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1 EasyTouch 8 and 4 Pool and Spa Control System Kit Contents The following items are included in the EasyTouch 8 and EasyTouch 4 control system kit which may also include the IntelliChlor cell. If any items are missing please contact Technical Support. • EasyTouch control panel (mounted in the load center) � EasyTouch load center enclosure � Two motorized valve actuators (CVA-24T P/N 263045) - Not included with single-body system � Water sensor with 25 foot cable, o-ring and hose clamp (P/N 5202
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2 EasyTouch Accessory Equipment (continued) EasyTouch Indoor Control Panel, 4 Circuits (P/N 520548) EasyTouch Indoor Control Panel, 8 Circuits (P/N 520549) EasyTouch Wireless Control Panel, 4 circuits (P/N 520546) EasyTouch Wireless Control Panel, 8 circuits (P/N 520547) iS4 Four-Function Spa-Side remote, 150 ft. cable (P/N 520094) Two-Speed Three HP Relay up to three additional valve actuators (P/N 520198) Three HP Power Relay (P/N 520106) QuickTouch four-function wireless remote kit with trans
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3 Plumbing Requirements It is important that the pool and spa plumbing system be in accordance with local codes and the Recommended Hydraulic Schematics (page 4 and 5). Before starting, please review the diagrams and the following recommended guidelines: 1 The spa should be at or above the level of the pool. If the spa is attached to the pool, provide a dam between the two bodies of water to allow the spa to overflow into the pool. If the spa is not attached to the pool, an overflow, sufficient
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4 9 Plumb the solar feed and return lines between the filter and the heater. Install a three-port valve at the feed line. Use a solar valve (model SOL-2T), to allow automatic draining of the panels. 10 A solar booster pump should be used when the distance to the panels exceed 200 ft., or the panels are elevated higher than 25 ft. 11 Glazed solar panels require a drain valve (model HW-5B) to allow draining of the panels. This prevents damage from overheating water. Install a drain valve at the so
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5 INTELLICHLOR 2 INTELLICHLOR Recommended Hydraulic Schematic for Single Body System EasyTouch Load Center Installation Guide
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6 EasyTouch Load Center High Voltage Connections The EasyTouch load center enclosure includes a 125/220 VAC 125 AMP circuit breaker base (sub- panel), high-voltage power relays, transformer, and low voltage circuit breakers. WARNING - BEFORE REMOVING THE HIGH VOLTAGE COVER PANEL FROM THE ENCLOSURE switch the main power OFF into the home at the main circuit breaker box. Also, switch OFF the main power to the EasyTouch load center before removing the high voltage cover panel to access the low vo
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7 Control Panel/ Low voltage Auxiliary, compartment 2-Speed Pump IntelliChlor power LED (1-8) relay locations Control Panel IntelliChlor circuit breaker Low voltage circuit breakers System transformer Spring latch (2x) IntelliChlor power supply (SCG system only) High voltage panel Enclosure front door Enclosure door removal screw 1" conduit Ground GFCI knockout bonding lug knockout (lower) (approved IntelliChlor cell for high voltage connection rainproof cover input required) Grounding Circuit
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8 Preparing the EasyTouch Load Center Enclosure Before mounting the EasyTouch load center, first remove the front door and the high voltage panel to access the conduit knockouts and low voltage raceway. To remove the EasyTouch load center front door and high voltage panel 1. Unpack the load center from the shipping box. 2. Unlatch the front door spring latches, and open the front door. 3. Remove the front door screw located above the lower hinge. Remove the front door from the hinges. 4. Remove
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9 Mounting the EasyTouch Load Center The EasyTouch load center can be mounted on a flat vertical surface, such as a wall or post. To mount the EasyTouch load center: 1. Position the EasyTouch load center against the vertical flat surface. If wall anchors are being used, support the EasyTouch load center enclosure in position (horizontally level and square) against the surface and mark the bracket hole pattern on the wall. 2. Secure the enclosure with three (3) screws in the top and lower mountin
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10 Removing Electrical Conduit Knockouts Before installing EasyTouch load center electrical conduit, read the following recommended guidelines: � Determine the number of low and high voltage circuits being used in the EasyTouch load center, the conduit size and runs needed based on the wire size, and the number of conductors within the conduit. The EasyTouch load center conduit knockouts sizes are 1", ½" and ¾". � The EasyTouch load center conduit knockouts are located on the bottom and back of
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11 Installing Conduit and Wire to the EasyTouch Load Center Before installing electrical conduit, read the following recommended guidelines: • Determine the number of low and high voltage circuits being used in the EasyTouch load center, the conduit size and runs needed based on the wire size, and the number of conductors within the conduit. � Use 14 minimum to 6 maximum AWG for relay circuits depending on the load requirement. Be sure to follow all regulation safety codes for the number and siz
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12 Installing Conduit and Wire to the EasyTouch Load Center (Continued) Three #4 AWG wires from main power supply circuit breaker at house) 14 minimum to 6 maximum AWG wires for relays and other equipment depending on load EasyTouch Load Center (front view) with front door and high voltage panel removed EasyTouch Load Center Installation Guide
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13 EasyTouch Motherboard Connections The EasyTouch system motherboard is mounted onto the back of the main load center control panel. The motherboard provides the voltage connections to switch the filter pump, heater, auxiliary relays, motorized valves, and connections for temperature sensors, EasyTouch Indoor Control Panel and iS4 Spa Side remote. To access the motherboard, refer to “Accessing the EasyTouch Motherboard,” on page 14. SOLAR BOOSTER PUMP or AUX EXTRA Indoor Control Panel, Wireles
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14 Accessing the EasyTouch Motherboard The EasyTouch motherboard provides connectors for the auxiliary relays, valve actuators and sensors (see page 13). To access the motherboard connectors, fold down the main control panel. To access the motherboard connectors: 1. Loosen the two retaining screws securing from the top edge of the control panel. 2. Fold down the control panel to access the rear of the motherboard for the electrical connections. 3. Proceed with: � Installing Auxiliary Relays, pag
