Intermatic PE1501RC Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wave PE4 Series (Mini-Wave) Pool/Spa Combination Systems Pool Systems Spa Systems PE1541RC PE1501RC Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 2 WARNING: Risk of electric shock – Install the control center at least five (5) feet (152.4cm) from the inside wall of the pool and/or hot tub using non-metallic plumbing. Canadian installations must be at least three (3) meters from the water. Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc.
  • Page 3 • Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision. • Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment. • People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connection for Sta-Rite Heaters ...20 Section 4: Programming the Clock ...21 Overview ...21 Setting Time of Day ...21 Programming ON/OFF Settings ...21 Placing the Clock in Timer Mode ...22 Overriding the Timer Settings ...22 Changing the Clock Battery ...22 Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc.
  • Page 5 Section 5: Installing System Options ...23 Installing a Booster/Cleaner Pump ...23 Installing a Water Feature ...24 Installing a Fireman’s Switch or Second Timed Function ...25 Section 6: Programming the Hand-Held Remote Transceiver ...28 Overview ...28 Synchronizing the Hand-Held with the Panel-Mounted Receiver...28 Deleting Any Existing Programming ...28 Linking the Hand-Held Remote to the Receiver ...29 Testing Mini-Wave Reception ...30...
  • Page 6: Section 1: System Overview

    Mini-Wave PE4 Installation Guide Section 1: System Overview The Intermatic Mini-Wave Pool/Spa PE4 Wireless Control System brings wireless control to a new level of simplicity and affordability. What makes the system distinctive is that it is: • Easy to Use — with simple, push button controls and a clear, easy-to-read display panel •...
  • Page 7: Additional Detail On Key Components

    Shown here with its removable antenna (PA118). Wireless Hand-Held Transceiver (PE950) Designed with quality in mind, Intermatic’s 24-volt valve actuators provide reliable control of 2-way and 3-way diverter valves for pool/ spa combinations and water features. The water flow can be altered for specific applications through the adjustable cam, which rotates diverter valves to multiple degree settings.
  • Page 8: Eight-Setting On/Off Clock (Pb313Ek)

    1.5 HP @ 120VAC., 50/60 Hz 1.5 HP @ 120VAC., 50/60 Hz • • 3.0 HP @ 240VAC., 50/60 Hz 3.0 HP @ 240VAC., 50/60 Hz • • 10 Amp Tungsten, 120/240VAC, 50/60 Hz 10 Amp Tungsten, 120/240VAC, 50/60 Hz Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc.
  • Page 9: Water Temperature Sensor (Pa122)

    Water Temperature Sensor (PA122) The Intermatic Water Sensor (PA122) monitors both pool and spa water temperature, depending on the position of the diverter valves. Installation is necessary for the thermostatic control to work. The sensor can be ordered separately. Optional Transceiver Repeater Module (HA04C)
  • Page 10: Section 2: Plumbing Examples

    Intake Booster Booster Return Return Pump Pump Check Check Valve Valve Spa Make-up Spa Make-up Filter Filter Heater Heater Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Return Return Intake Intake Filter Filter Pump Pump Filter Filter Return Return Intake Intake Filter Filter...
  • Page 11: For Non-Booster Pump Pool Cleaner Installations

    For Non-Booster Pump Pool Cleaner Installations Pool Pool Return Return Energy Energy Filter Filter Check Check Valve Valve Make-up Make-up Filter Filter Heater Heater Providing a brighter solution.™ Two: Plumbing and Wiring Examples Return Return Intake Intake Intake Intake Filter Filter Pump Pump...
  • Page 12: Section 3: Control Center Installation

    Turn off the Main Power to the Control Center to disconnect or service the Mini-Wave Control Center. Buss Buss Figure 3-2 Figure 3-2 Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Figure 3-1 Figure 3-1 Black Black From Main From Main Earth...
  • Page 13: Bonding The Control Center

    Four Omron relays, each providing an on-demand circuit, one on a timer. • One Intermatic clock (PB313EK), capable of controlling the Relay 1 or Relay 2 circuit, depending on the version, with up to eight ON/OFF settings. Equipment that requires programmed ON/OFF times is already wired to the first or second relay (i.e., filter pumps, booster pumps, etc.).
  • Page 14: Wiring Combination 120Vac And 240Vac Equipment Loads

    Relay Blower Blower (120 VAC) (120 VAC) Filter Filter Pump Pump (240 VAC) (240 VAC) Figure 3-4 Figure 3-4 Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Primary Primary Optional Optional Jet Pump Jet Pump Relay Relay Relay Relay Relay Relay Jet Pump...
  • Page 15: Wiring Underwater Lights

    Wiring Underwater Lights CAUTION: A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be provided for high voltage pool/spa lights. Do not use a GFCI circuit breaker. High/Low-Voltage Underwater Lights The Mini-Wave PE4 Control Center comes equipped with one side knockout for installation of the GFCI receptacle.
  • Page 16: Low-Voltage Wiring

    It needs to be installed in order for the thermostat control to work. Power needs to be disconnected when connecting the temp sensor. Only an Intermatic Sensor will work with this controller. Follow the directions below to install and mount your water temperature sensor.
  • Page 17: Motorized Valve Actuator Connection And Synchronizing

    The Mini-Wave Control System is capable of controlling up to three Motorized Valve Actuators on the Pool/Spa (P/S) circuit, and up to two additional Motorized Valve Actuators on circuit number three. Two Intermatic Motorized Valve Actuators (PE24VA) are included with your Mini- Wave system. Refer to page 7 for ordering information.
  • Page 18: Fireman Switch Connection

    Installed Installed Wire Loop Wire Loop Terminal 1 Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Terminal 2 Terminal Terminal Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Cable to Top Cable to Top PC Board PC Board Wires from Wires from (Black/White) (Black/White) Cable to Bottom...
  • Page 19: Connection For Hayward Heaters

    Connection for Hayward Heaters Remove heater service door on your Hayward Heater. Remove factory-installed wire connector between two (2) red wires labeled “CONNECTION FOR FIELD INSTALLED CONTROL SWITCH.” (See Figure 3-13.) Connect two #14 gauge wires, designed for use in hot environments, to the two red wires. (See Figure 3-14.) Wire the other end to the two brown wires, marked heater connection, on the panel-mounted...
  • Page 20: Connection For Sta-Rite Heaters

    Do not disconnect high limit or pressure switches. Turn the heater on and maximize the temperature setting. Figure 3-18 Figure 3-18 Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Figure 3-19 Figure 3-19 Time Clock or Remote Time Clock or Remote (purchase separately –...
  • Page 21: Section 4: Programming The Clock

    Section 4: Programming the Clock Overview There are two revisions of the upper and lower control boards. The difference between these two revisions is the relay the Pump Timer controls. • On System Rev. #1, the Pump Timer controls Relay #2. •...
  • Page 22: Placing The Clock In Timer Mode

    Replace the battery with type CR2032, available wherever batteries are sold. Place the new battery in the holder, then slide the holder back into the slot in the back of the clock. Reinstall the timer and make the connections. Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc.
  • Page 23: Section 5: Installing System Options

    Section 5: Installing System Options Installing a Booster/Cleaner Pump When a Booster/Cleaner Pump must be controlled, you need to order and install the optional Booster/Cleaner pump relay (PA120) in your Mini-Wave Control Center. In addition, you need to program your PE950 Wireless Hand-Held Transceiver to lock out the Booster/Cleaner pump whenever your valve actuators change from the pool position to the spa position.
  • Page 24: Installing A Water Feature

    Some examples of this feature are: • Cleaner Pump and Actuator combination • Water Fountain (pump and light) and Actuator combination • Spill-Over Spa Control Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Upper Control Board Upper Control Board 24VAC Coil 24VAC Coil Wires Wires...
  • Page 25: Installing A Fireman's Switch Or Second Timed Function

    Installing a Fireman’s Switch or Second Timed Function It may be necessary to have a Second Timed Function for a particular piece of pool/spa equipment, or to provide a Cool- Down Period for your heater prior to shutting off the pump. (Consult the heater owner’s manual for this requirement.) If any of these two features are desired, you must install a second timer for this feature.
  • Page 26 Wire Access Hole Hole Chassis Wire Chassis Wire Access Hole Access Hole Control Chassis Control Chassis Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Pump Timer Pump Timer New Timer New Timer 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3...
  • Page 27 Installing a Fireman’s Switch Route wires from the Chassis Wire Access Hole behind the chassis and out to the low volrtage Raceway. Reinstall the Chassis in the enclosure. Connect one of the wires from the New Timer to either of the Fireman’s Switch wires from the heater.
  • Page 28: Section 6: Programming The Hand-Held Remote Transceiver

    NOTE: If the word FAILURE instead of SUCCESS appears at the bottom of the screen during any of the following steps, repeat the programming procedure, then try replacing the batteries in the Hand-Held. If the problem persists, contact Intermatic Customer Service. Press any button on the Hand-Held Remote to wake it from sleep.
  • Page 29: Linking The Hand-Held Remote To The Receiver

    Press and hold the <P/S> and <CHLR> buttons at the same time for about 5 seconds. This will put the device in programming mode, as shown at the right. NOTE: If you pause in the programming procedure for 30 seconds or so, the screen automatically returns to Step 1.
  • Page 30: Testing Mini-Wave Reception

    Hand-Held and the Control Center, install the 35-ft. Antenna Extension Cable (PA121) to relocate the antenna from the Panel-Mounted Transceiver into the area of operation. Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. LEAR N LEAR N...
  • Page 31: Installing The 35-Ft. Antenna Extension Cable (Pa121)

    Installing the 35-ft. Antenna Extension Cable (PA121) Choose a location for the antenna within 35 feet of the Control Center that will be in direct line of sight from the area of operation — where the home owner will be using the Hand-Held Remote. Unscrew the antenna from the top of the Panel-Mounted Transceiver.
  • Page 32 REMEMBER: When you have one or more repeaters installed in a network, you increase the response time: the time between when you press a button on the Hand-Held Remote and when the reaction takes place. Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. LEAR N LEAR N...
  • Page 33: Everyday Use Of The Hand-Held Controller

    Everyday Use of the Hand-Held Controller The complete everyday functionality of the pool/spa system you have installed can be conveniently controlled using the Hand-Held Remote. Changing between Pool and Spa The Valve Actuator (PE24VA) that you have installed in the system directs water either to the pool or the spa.
  • Page 34: Operating Programmed Functions

    Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws on the back of the unit, as indicated. Place three new batteries in the unit, making sure to observe “+” and “–” polarity. Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Remove Remove 3 screws...
  • Page 35: Manually Turning Equipment On And Off

    Manually Turning Equipment On and Off At the Control Center For service purposes, the five circuits and the pool/spa actuators can be operated manually at the Control Center. Simply press any of the circuit buttons on the control pad to toggle between ON and OFF. Any manual OFF/ON controlling will be reflected on the screen of the Hand-Held Controller.
  • Page 36: Programming To Protect A Pool Cleaner Pump

    That’s all there is to it. When BOOSTER is set to ON: • The system will automatically turn the booster/cleaner pump OFF any time the spa mode is activated, protecting the booster/cleaner pump. Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. LEA RN LEA RN VER x...
  • Page 37: Using Two Hand-Held Controllers To Operate The System

    Using Two Hand-Held Controllers to Operate the System When two or more Hand-Held Controllers are being used to operate a system, each will synchronize itself to the other according to whatever function the other controller has activated. For example, if you press the <1> button on one controller, the following will happen: •...
  • Page 38: Section 7: Checking Out And Troubleshooting The System

    Pump Timer battery. clock is good. See page 22. Follow instructions for See page 21 for setting time. setting the correct time. Replace Pump Timer if See page 8 for ordering a new Timer Clock. unsuccessful. Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Reference/Procedure...
  • Page 39 Check all circuits using the membrane pad and wireless remote What to do Run this procedure for checking each circuit on the Membrane Pad and Hand-Held Transceiver. Press <1> thru <5> buttons on the face of the membrane pad. Each LED should illuminate next to each button and each...
  • Page 40 • • Verify that the ON/OFF The Intermatic actuator has an ON/OFF switch located on switch on the Actuator is the back of the actuator. Make sure this switch is in the powered ON. AUTO ON 1 or AUTO ON 2 position, depending on your plumbing configuration.
  • Page 41 Verify that the Hand-Held Remote is working properly What to do Wake up the Hand-Held Remote by pressing any button. On the right hand side of the display there should be a “P” and “S” indicating the pool and spa set temperatures. Use the arrow keys to increase or decrease these set points.
  • Page 42 Results of troubleshooting: If the heater does not work independently of the control, repair the heater. If the heater does work independently of the control, replace the Panel-Mounted Transceiver. See page 7 for ordering information. Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Reference/Procedure...
  • Page 43 Line of Sight of the area where the Hand- Held Remote will be most frequently used. Mount the cable and antenna with the mounting kit that comes with the Intermatic 35-ft. Antenna Extension Cable Assembly (PA121). Repeat the “What to do” procedure to verify that your installation was successful.
  • Page 44 <3>, and wired to the cleaner pump. Verify on the Hand-Held remote Transceiver that BOOSTER protection has been turned ON. Copyright © 2006 Intermatic, Inc. Reference/Procedure Review the What To Do suggestions for the “Check all circuits using the membrane pad and wireless remote”...
  • Page 45: Section 8: Warranty

    Warranty If, within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this product fails due to defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or replace it, as its sole option, free of charge. This warranty is extended to the original household purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to: (a) damage to units caused by accident, dropping, or abuse in handling, acts of God, or any negligent use;...
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  • Page 48 Intermatic, Inc. 7777 Winn Road Spring Grove, Illinois 60081-9698 www.intermatic.com Intermatic Customer Service: 815-675-7000 (8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday) ©2007 Intermatic, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. 158PE12842...

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