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Summary of Contents for Pentair EasyTouch 8 and 4
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Page 1: Installation Guide
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... - Page 2 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 the marks and names or their products. Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of 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... 1 EasyTouch System Installation Steps Summary ... 2 Required Tools ... 2 Plumbing Requirements ... -
Page 4: Important Notice
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. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.
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Page 6: General Installation Information
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. -
Page 7: Easytouch 8 And 4 Pool And Spa Control System Kit Contents
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. -
Page 8: Easytouch System Installation Steps Summary
EasyTouch Accessory Equipment EasyTouch Indoor Control Panel, 4 Circuits EasyTouch Indoor Control Panel, 8 Circuits EasyTouch Wireless Control Panel, 4 circuits EasyTouch Wireless Control Panel, 8 circuits iS4 Four-Function Spa-Side remote, 150 ft. cable Two-Speed Three HP Relay up to three additional valve actuators Three HP Power Relay QuickTouch four-function wireless remote kit with transceiver assembly IntelliChlor Acid Cleaning Kit... -
Page 9: Plumbing Requirements
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: 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. -
Page 10: Equipment Location
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. 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. - Page 11 INTELLICHLOR INTELLICHLOR Recommended Hydraulic Schematic for Single Body System EasyTouch Load Center Installation Guide...
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Page 12: Easytouch Load Center High Voltage Connections
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. - Page 13 Auxiliary, 2-Speed Pump (1-8) relay locations Control Panel Enclosure front door Enclosure door removal screw IntelliChlor cell connection Grounding Low voltage raceway screw (Air and water terminals temperature sensors, motorized valves, indoor control panel, spa side remote, and wireless antenna) Control Panel/ Low voltage compartment IntelliChlor power LED...
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Page 14: Preparing The Easytouch Load Center
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. -
Page 15: Mounting The Easytouch Load Center
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. -
Page 16: Removing Electrical Conduit Knockouts
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. -
Page 17: Installing Conduit And Wire To The Easytouch Load Center
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. - Page 18 Installing Conduit and Wire to the EasyTouch Load Center (Continued) 14 minimum to 6 maximum AWG wires for relays and other equipment depending on load EasyTouch Load Center Installation Guide Three #4 AWG wires from main power supply circuit breaker at house) EasyTouch Load Center (front view) with front door and high voltage panel removed...
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Page 19: Easytouch Motherboard Connections
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. -
Page 20: Accessing The Easytouch Motherboard
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. -
Page 21: Installing Auxiliary Relays
Installing Auxiliary Relays Install the optional auxiliary relays as needed. To install a relay: 1. Install optional auxiliary relays below the pre-installed relays. Secure in place with two retaining screws. Depending on the EasyTouch model, there may be up to 5 available relay positions (EasyTouch 8 includes eight relays and EasyTouch 4 includes four relays). -
Page 22: Installing Valve Actuators
Installing Valve Actuators For shared equipment systems there are two motorized valve actuators (CVA-24T) included with the EasyTouch kit. To install a valve actuator: 1. Remove the valve handle/cover four screws, indicated with arrows on the valve cover. 2. Mount the actuator on the valve. Optional: Mount the valve handle onto the actuator as shown below. -
Page 23: Installing And Connecting Temperature Sensors
Installing and Connecting Temperature Sensors Water Temperature Sensor To install the water sensor: 1. Drill a 5/16 in. hole in the plumbing between the filter pump and filter. 2. Insert tip of sensor into the hole. Use the band clamp to secure the sensor to the pipe. Tighten the clamp just enough so that the o-ring begins to flatten. -
Page 24: Connecting The Heater Thermostat
Connecting the Heater Thermostat The following installation instructions are for gas heaters and heat pumps with low voltage thermostats. To connect the heater thermostat cable plug to the motherboard: 1. Run a two-conductor cable from the heater thermostat area to the low voltage raceway to the motherboard in the EasyTouch load center. -
Page 25: Connecting The Intellichlor Cell
Connecting the IntelliChlor Cell The following connection instructions are for the optional IntelliChlor electronic chlorine generator (model IC20 and IC40). After the IntelliChlor cell unit has been installed, connect the cell power cable to EasyTouch load center. To connect the IntelliChlor power cable to the EasyTouch load center: 1. -
Page 26: Rewiring The Intellichlor Transformer For 115 Vac
Rewiring the IntelliChlor Transformer for 115 VAC The IntelliChlor power supply transformer located in the EasyTouch load center can be wired for 220 VAC or 115 VAC. The IntelliChlor transformer is pre-wired at the factory for 220 VAC service. To rewire the IntelliChlor transformer and EMI filter for 115 VAC: WARNING - BEFORE REMOVING THE HIGH VOLTAGE COVER PANEL FROM THE EASYTOUCH LOAD CENTER ENCLOSURE switch the main power OFF into the home at the main circuit breaker box and also switch OFF the main power to the EasyTouch load center. -
Page 27: Easytouch System Start-Up
EasyTouch System Start-Up Perform the following start-up procedures to ensure that the EasyTouch load center is installed correctly. If you need more detailed operating information, refer to the EasyTouch Pool and Spa Control System User’s Guide (P/N 520584). Before you power up the EasyTouch load center check the following: Check Electronics Check that the following plugs are seated correctly on the motherboard: •... -
Page 28: Verifying Intellichlor Power
Verifying IntelliChlor power If you have installed the IntelliChlor option, after the IntelliChlor has been connected to the EasyTouch Load center, check the following IntelliChlor LEDs to verify that the IntelliChlor is powered up (see page 7). • Verify that the green IntelliChlor status LED is lit on the EasyTouch load center control panel. •... -
Page 29: Easytouch System Wiring Diagram
EasyTouch System Wiring Diagram EasyTouch Load Center Installation Guide... -
Page 30: Glossary
Glossary Control Panel: The EasyTouch control panel with flexible hinge. Installed in upper portion of EasyTouch load center to control the EasyTouch pool and spa system. EMI (Electromagnetic interference) filter: Protective circuit element that must be used between the IntelliChlor transformer and supply lines. High Voltage Panel/Compartment: Removable panel for the high voltage compartment of EasyTouch load center. - Page 32 P/N 520583 - Rev B...