Remote Control Wiring - Raypak 106 User's Installation And Operation Manual

5.4.1. Remote Control Installation and
Operation
CAUTION: Before installing remote controls to the
P-156 heaters, read the following: The digital thermostat
model is remote-ready in most cases. The digital liquid
crystal display (LCD) shows the actual pool temperature,
operating status, and service codes. See Figure 28. The
touch pad on the control panel allows you to select the
desired pool or spa temperature. It also indicates when
a remote system is controlling the heater by displaying
Remote in the display. When connecting the heater to a
remote system, identify whether it is a two- or three-wire
remote system. Select the appropriate instruction listed
below to properly install the remote to the heater.
5.4.2. Remote Operation
The P-156 heaters are equipped with the ability to work
with external remote controls. The supplied 7-pin remote
wiring connector supplies power out to either a toggle
switch or the switch contacts of a third party remote. See
Figure 30. The remote works by either making or breaking
the circuit created by the remote wiring. Typically, a remote
does not supply power to the heater, it only provides a
switching function to turn the heater On or Off. If your
remote is supplying its own voltage to the heater, it will
not work with this heater and may damage the digital
circuit board.
For operation of the heater using the onboard thermostatic
controls with a time clock, see the "Time Clock/Fireman's
Switch" section.
Figure 28. Remote Control Menu - Remote Operation
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OFF Mode
Heating in the POOL Mode
Heating in the SPA Mode
Remote Mode
5.4.3. Activating the Remote
To activate or deactivate the remote function, follow these
steps:
1. Press and hold the UP and DOWN arrow buttons for
3 to 5 seconds.
2. The second line of the display will alternate even
when the unit is off ("No Demand").
NOTE: When in remote operation, the keypad mode and
temp buttons are disabled.
Figure 29. Remote Control Menu - Activation

5.5. Remote Control Wiring

OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS
SENSITIVES DEVICES
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage can
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be caused by direct or indirect contact with the wiring
or circuit board. When one walks to the heater area, an
electrostatic charge accumulates on the body. Contact
of a finger allows the body to discharge, possibly causing
device damage. This damage can be limited if the service
person discharges himself, following ESD preventive/
removal practices, and holds on to the heater enclosure
for 5 seconds before proceeding.
Important Installation Notes for Remote or External
Wiring Configuration:
• Remote wiring must be run in a separate conduit.
• Remote wiring must not be run parallel to high
voltage lines.
• For runs of under 30' (9.1 m), remote wiring should
have stranded conductors with a minimum of 22
AWG, 600V, cable twisting 1.5" to 2.5" (3.8 to 6.4 cm)
lay and jacketed.
• For runs over 30' (9.1 m), the conductors should be a
minimum of 20 AWG, 600V, cable twisting 1.5" to 2.5"
(3.8 to 6.4 cm) lay that is shielded and jacketed.
• Maximum cable length is 200' (61 m).
• For both two- and three-wire remote systems, the
provided 7-pin wiring connector must be utilized.
ATTENTION
ELECTROSTATIC