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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Models: SP_-_ _ _ WARNING: Read manual before installation or operation. INSTALLER: This manual is the Purchaser’s Property ® and is to remain with the SpaPilot LTP0091 REV V1.0...
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Page 3: Record Your Spapilot
Address St. Petersburg, Florida 33713 If you should need to call AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc. for questions, service or parts, please have your model and serial numbers available. Please also have the name of your installer and date of your equipment’s installation. If you have questions, please refer to our website for the latest manual revisions, additional information and helpful service advice. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ® RECORD YOUR SPAPILOT INFORMATION ..........I CONTACT INFORMATION ................I SYMBOL KEY ....................I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............IV ® HOW THE SPAPILOT WORKS ..............1 DISPLAY, LED INDICATORS, BUTTONS ............1 SPA WATER PREPARATION ................. 2 Add Water .................... - Page 5 ® WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE SPAPILOT ..........27 INSTALLATION – SURFACE MOUNT CONTROL UNIT ......28 OEM – INSTALLATION – FLUSH MOUNT CONTROL UNIT ....... 29 OEM – INSTALLATION CONT. – POWER, INLINE CELL ......30 OEM – INSTALLATION CONT. – POWER, INLINE CELL ......31 INSTALLATION - WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ........
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Do not open the SpaPilot control unit or power adapter. There are no owner/user-serviceable components inside. Repairs must not be attempted by untrained and/or unqualified individuals. If service is deemed necessary, contact the installing dealer or AquaCal AutoPilot Customer Support. ®... - Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit (including the wireless remote) is not to be operated by ® children. Likewise, the SpaPilot remote should be mounted or stored so that it is not accessible by the same. ® The SpaPilot unit (including the wireless remote) is intended to be installed, operated and maintained by qualified/trained personnel without reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities.
- Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always follow the instructions on the manufacturer's label whenever handling or using chemicals. Leave spa cover open for at least 30 seconds prior to use to allow the escape of trapped gases. ® The SpaPilot cell may be cleaned manually by the owner if needed.
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Page 9: How The Spapilot Works
® HOW THE SPAPILOT WORKS Salt is dissolved in the water. Sodium Chloride is used for Chlorine Production. Sodium Bromide is used for Bromine Production. The salt concentration level is normally maintained below the taste threshold. ® The SpaPilot automatically converts the salt into a sanitizer. -
Page 10: Spa Water Preparation
SPA WATER PREPARATION ADD WATER Fill the spa with clean water and heat it to at least 80°F (27°C). ® Test the water using an AquaChek Spa 6-in-1 test strip. Check for pH, Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness. Obtain the following water parameters using additives recommended by your spa manufacturer. -
Page 11: Establish Sanitizer Residual
SPA WATER PREPARATION ESTABLISH SANITIZER RESIDUAL Add a shock sanitizer approved by your spa manufacturer to prepare the spa for quick use. CAUTION: Do not use hydrogen peroxide. ® Or if time permits, let the SpaPilot generate the sanitizer residual. Press the “BOOST”... -
Page 12: Decide Which Mode To Use: Percentage Or Usage
DECIDE WHICH MODE TO USE: PERCENTAGE OR USAGE ® operates in one of two modes, “Percentage” or “Usage”. The Your SpaPilot ® is shipped from the factory in the “Percentage” mode. SpaPilot The “Percentage” mode is the simpler of the two. The output can be adjusted up or down from 0 to 100% to set the desired sanitizer output level. -
Page 13: Percentage Mode - Menu Tree
PERCENTAGE MODE – MENU TREE Day (1 to 24 hours) Percentage ( output displayed (0 to 100%) Reversing (2, 4, or 8 hours) ( If Boost active the blue LED will be on Configuration (Mode) ... -
Page 14: Percentage Mode - Setting The Output
PERCENTAGE MODE – SETTING THE OUTPUT % The following pages outline operation in “Percentage” mode (factory default). ® from “Usage” mode to “Percentage” mode, refer to To change your SpaPilot The “Configuration” Feature, on page 11. the section, ® is now in “Usage” mode and you want to keep it that way, refer If the SpaPilot USAGE MODE –... -
Page 15: Percentage Mode Example
PERCENTAGE MODE PERCENTAGE MODE EXAMPLE: Amelia has a 400 gallon (1500 liters) spa. Based on the size, Amelia had set the minimum output to 8% for her spa. Two people will be using it for ½ hour each on a regular basis. She added a 20% output for two bathers. Total = 28% After using the spa, Amelia tested the water and noticed the sanitizer level was low. -
Page 16: Percentage Mode
PERCENTAGE MODE BOOST – HOW AND WHEN TO USE ® The “Boost” feature is normally used to temporarily increase the SpaPilot sanitizer production to the maximum possible for the selected time period to handle unusual spikes in sanitizer demand, such as might be expected by: ... -
Page 17: The "Day" Feature
PERCENTAGE MODE THE “DAY” FEATURE (Displays then then The “Day” setting is not used when in the “Percentage” mode. To use this feature, change to the “Usage” mode. ® has an “Inline” cell, not an “Over the Wall” cell, then the If your SpaPilot following applies: ... -
Page 18: The "Reversing" Feature
PERCENTAGE MODE THE “REVERSING” FEATURE (Displays then then ® The SpaPilot has an automatic cleaning feature to prevent calcium buildup between the cell blades. The cell polarity is reversed every 4 hours (factory default). CAUTION: The reverse setting is optimized for cell life and normally should not be changed. -
Page 19: The "Configuration" Feature
PERCENTAGE MODE THE “CONFIGURATION” FEATURE (Displays then then ® This feature allows you to select one of two SpaPilot operational modes: “Percentage - ” or “Usage - ”. The factory default is “Percentage” mode. Before changing the “Configuration” mode, review the section, Decide usage, on page 4. -
Page 20: The "Spa Size" Feature
PERCENTAGE MODE THE “SPA SIZE” FEATURE The Size of the spa is not used in the “Percentage” mode. The size setting is used to determine the minimum amount of sanitizer generated to maintain sanitizer when in the “Usage” mode. To use this feature, change to the “Usage”... -
Page 21: The "Information" Feature
PERCENTAGE MODE THE “INFORMATION” FEATURE ® This feature allows you to view SpaPilot operational status and information. This is helpful when troubleshooting. Press and hold “SELECT” button for five seconds until appears on the display. then then displays repeatedly. -
Page 22: Usage Mode - Menu Tree
USAGE MODE – MENU TREE Day (1 to 24 hours) Usage output displayed (0 to 10) Reversing (2, 4, or 8 hours) If Boost active the blue LED will be on Configuration (Mode) ... -
Page 23: Usage Mode - Setting The Output
USAGE MODE – SETTING THE OUTPUT The following pages outline operation in “Usage” mode. To change your ® from “Percentage” mode to “Usage” mode, refer to the section, SpaPilot “Configuration” Feature, on page 21. ® is configured to “Percentage” mode and you want to keep it If your SpaPilot PERCENTAGE MODE –... -
Page 24: Set Sanitizer Output Based On Spa Usage
USAGE MODE SET SANITIZER OUTPUT BASED ON SPA USAGE Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button to set the usage level. The output range is from 0 (Off) to 10. ( - default usage is 0) As a starting point, we suggest you can set the usage level to 1 per user per half hour of use. -
Page 25: Usage Mode
USAGE MODE BOOST – HOW AND WHEN TO USE ® The boost feature is normally used to temporarily increase the SpaPilot sanitizer production to the maximum possible for the selected time period to handle unusual spikes in sanitizer demand, such as might be expected by: ... -
Page 26: The "Day" Feature
USAGE MODE THE “DAY” FEATURE (Displays then then ® “Day” setting is only used in “Usage” mode. The “Day” setting The SpaPilot ® using an “Over the Wall (Convection) should remain at 24 hours for a SpaPilot cell”. - Page 27 USAGE MODE Press the “SELECT” button once to lock in the hours. The new value will display. Press the “DOWN” button until appears. Press the “SELECT” button to exit the secondary menu. (Or wait 15 seconds to automatically exit.) Example of “DAY”...
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Page 28: The "Reversing" Feature
USAGE MODE THE “REVERSING” FEATURE (Displays then then ® The SpaPilot has an automatic cleaning feature to prevent calcium buildup between the cell blades. The cell polarity is reversed every 4 hours (factory default). CAUTION: The reverse setting is optimized for cell life and normally should not be changed. -
Page 29: The "Configuration" Feature
USAGE MODE THE “CONFIGURATION” FEATURE (Displays then then ® This feature allows you to select one of two SpaPilot operational modes: “Percentage - ” or “Usage - ”. The factory default is “Percentage” mode. Before changing the configuration mode, review the section, Decide which mode to use: Percentage or usage, on page 4. -
Page 30: The "Spa Size" Feature
USAGE MODE THE “SPA SIZE” FEATURE The Size of the spa is entered. This setting is used to determine the minimum amount of sanitizer generated to maintain sanitizer when the spa is not in use (Used only in Usage Mode). ... -
Page 31: The "Information" Feature
USAGE MODE THE “INFORMATION” FEATURE ® This feature allows you to view SpaPilot operational status and information. This is helpful when troubleshooting. Press and hold the “SELECT” button for five seconds until appears on the display. ... -
Page 32: Winterizing The Spapilot
® ™ WINTERIZING THE SPAPILOT CAUTION: When winterizing the spa system, confirm water has ® completely drained from the SpaPilot cell. Freeze damage due to improper winterization is not covered under warranty. ® The SpaPilot control unit is not affected by the cold and does not need to be removed. -
Page 33: Cleaning The Over The Wall (Convection) Cell
CLEANING THE OVER THE WALL (CONVECTION) CELL WARNING: Failure to heed the following may result in injury or death. Disconnect all AC power when installing or servicing this system. Follow all state, local, and National Electrical Code(s) (provincial and Canadian Electrical Code(s) if applicable). -
Page 34: Cleaning The Inline Cell
CLEANING THE INLINE CELL WARNING: Failure to heed the following may result in injury or death. Disconnect all AC power when installing or servicing this system. Follow all state, local, and National Electrical Code(s) (provincial and Canadian Electrical Code(s) if applicable). ... -
Page 35: What Is Included With The Spapilot
® WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE SPAPILOT All Models: Wireless Remote with 2 velcro mounting dots Warranty card(s) 2 bottles of test strips: ® AquaChek Spa 6-in-1 test strips (for testing Total Chlorine, Total Bromine, Free Chlorine, Total Alkalinity, pH and Calcium Hardness) ... -
Page 36: Installation - Surface Mount Control Unit
INSTALLATION – SURFACE MOUNT CONTROL UNIT WARNING: This appliance is intended to be installed, operated and maintained by qualified/trained personnel without reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities. ® Install the SpaPilot Control Unit on a vertical surface or wall ® Identify a suitable location for mounting the SpaPilot Control Unit: On the spa side/skirt or a... -
Page 37: Oem - Installation - Flush Mount Control Unit
OEM – INSTALLATION – FLUSH MOUNT CONTROL UNIT WARNING: This appliance is intended to be installed, operated and maintained by qualified/trained personnel without reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities. Install the Bezel WARNING: Disconnect all AC power when installing this system. Follow all state, local, and National Electrical Code(s) (provincial and Canadian Electrical Code(s) if applicable). -
Page 38: Oem - Installation Cont. - Power, Inline Cell
OEM – INSTALLATION CONT. – POWER, INLINE CELL ® WARNING: When an “Inline” cell is used, the SpaPilot Control Unit power ® cable should be connected to the spa control unit so that the SpaPilot will only be energized when the circulation/filtration pump is running. CAUTION: Failure to heed the following may result in equipment damage not covered under warranty. -
Page 39: Oem - Installation Cont. - Power, Inline Cell
OEM – INSTALLATION CONT. – POWER, INLINE CELL ® Plumbing installation may vary depending on application. The ¾” The SpaPilot MPT x ¾” Barb fittings shown below are preinstalled on the cell assembly. (Other ¾” MPT PVC adaptor fittings may be installed instead if needed.) 16) Cut and splice into the appropriate ¾”... -
Page 40: Installation - Wireless Remote Control
INSTALLATION - WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ® Identify a suitable location for the SpaPilot Wireless Remote Control: The remote is not waterproof. Pick a dry location. Do not mount where it can fall into the spa. ® The remote is only useful if the SpaPilot Control Unit dispIay and LED are visible or readable when the remote’s buttons are pressed. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING LED(s) DISPLAY PROBLEM TYPICAL SOLUTION System Normal Status operation Indicates unit has power. LED is Green Confirm salt level. See page 2. System Inspect the cell cable for damage. Status Perform cell inspection as outlined on LED is amperage to ... - Page 42 LED(s) DISPLAY PROBLEM TYPICAL SOLUTION High Salt Confirm the water level is not low due LED is to evaporation. (Salt concentration Red or will increase as water evaporates.) Amber Test the salt level in the spa using an ®...
- Page 43 LED(s) DISPLAY PROBLEM TYPICAL SOLUTION page for more information on this setting. Add a spa approved chlorine/bromine reducing agent, if desired. Increase the sanitizer level: Run a boost cycle or increase boost time as needed. ® SpaPilot in Percentage Mode only: ...
- Page 44 LED(s) DISPLAY PROBLEM TYPICAL SOLUTION Confirm the remote is within 30 feet of the control panel. Remote Antenna may need to be raised. does not Check and replace the battery if work needed (alkaline 12-volt - type 23A) ...
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Page 45: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL BREAKDOWN – AC POWER, CELL TYPE, ETC. SPu-xyz 100-240 Vac (nominal), 50/60 Hz, 0.6-0.3 u = 1 Amps 208-240 Vac (nominal), 50/60 Hz, 0.3 Amps 100-240 Vac (nominal), 50/60 Hz, 0.6-0.3 Amps 120 Vac (nominal), 50/60 Hz, 0.6 Amps x = I Inline Cell Over the Wall (Convection) cell... -
Page 46: Bezel Cutout Diagram
SPECIFICATIONS BEZEL CUTOUT DIAGRAM BEZEL DIAGRAM CONTROL UNIT DIAGRAM... -
Page 47: Cell Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS CELL SPECIFICATIONS Over the Wall Cell Type Inline (Convection) Minimum 0.5 gpm Flow gallons (liters) per (2 lpm) minute Circulation Pump = No - ® SpaPilot independent Hours of Operation? 0.048 lbs 24 hrs (21.8 g) Circulation 0.032 lbs Chlorine 16 hrs (Filtration) -
Page 48: Inline Cell Diagram
SPECIFICATIONS INLINE CELL DIAGRAM OVER THE WALL (CONVECTION) CELL DIAGRAM... -
Page 49: Agency Certifications
AGENCY CERTIFICATIONS AGENCY APPROVALS DESCRIPTION FCC Part 15 Subpart B (US) & FCC/IC Class B Compliance Industry Canada ICES-003 CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) EN 55022:2010 EMC Compliance Standard for Safety Swimming Pool UL 1081 Pumps, Filters, and Chlorinators Spas, Hot Tubs, and Associated Equipment –... -
Page 50: Notes
NOTES: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________... - Page 51 NOTES: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________...
- Page 52 AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc. 2737 24 Street North St. Petersburg, Florida 33713 (727) 823-5642...
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