Dontek V7-RTS Instructions Manual

V7-RTS INSTRUCTIONS
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DESCRIPTION:
The V7-RTS is a controller for filtration & heating of a swimming pool with a solar collector. Two pumps are controlled
and the solar pump can be locked to the filtration pump if required for retrofit/integrated plumbing.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CONTROLLER MOUNTING:
Find a suitable location to mount the control box. Ideally as with all pool equipment it should be installed out of direct
weather and no closer than 3 meters from the water's edge and a minimum 600mm of the ground. Lift up the two
mounting tabs and use two appropriate screws to mount the control box to the wall, keeping in mind that the power
cable is 1.8m long and should be plugged directly into a general power outlet, not into an extension lead.
TEMPERATURE SENSORS:
The pool sensor must be fitted into the heating circuit, as close to the pool as practical, preferably in a position out of
direct sunlight. It is recommended that a 14.5mm hole be drilled in the side of the PVC pipe (not the top of the pipe
where water will collect), this can be carried out using a Dontek PD01 grinding drill or a small pilot hole can be drilled
with a 14.0mm drill-bit used spinning in a counter clockwise direction to minimize the chance of shattering pipe. Insert
the grommet into the pipe and gently push in the sensor barb. Ideally ~30cm of the cable from the sensor should be tied
to the shaded side of the pipe to prevent extreme ambient conditions leeching into the sensor via the copper in the
cable. The blue sensor plug is to be fitted to the plug socket marked POOL.
The roof sensor must be fitted into a small piece of rubber collector material away from the main collector but on the
same aspect, preferably no more than 50cm from the roof gutter (for ease of sensor replacement). If required the roof
sensor can be on a different roof as the solar collector as long as the alignment to the sun is similar to the solar
collector. For encapsulated collector panels use the manufacturer's instructions for roof sensor placement. The red
sensor plug is to be fitted to the plug socket marked ROOF.
SENSOR NOTES: All excess cable must be removed; coils of cable are not permitted under any circumstances and must
not be tied to or near 240V wiring. If the cable is to be extended with non genuine cable a size of 14/020 should be
used. Any cable joins must be soldered and this includes where the cable enters the terminal block at the case base.
Heat shrink is to be used over soldered joints to eliminate moisture ingress. If the cable end is to be refitted to the plug
sockets then the polarity must be observed as incorrect polarity will show as a short circuit fault on the LCD screen. The
sensor cable with the thin white trace (or red wire) is the positive and should be fitted to the right hand cable entry
when the screws are in a vertical position. Once cables have been correctly fitted the unit can be turned on. Do not
allow any joins in the cable to be underground.
PUMP CONNECTIONS:
The pool filtration pump plugs into the 240V socket labelled AUX. PUMP.
The solar collector pump plugs into the 240V socket labelled SOLAR PUMP.
The maximum combined load for both sockets is 9.98 AMPS at 2395W.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
The controller always starts in automatic mode of operation. To change settings enter the SETTINGS MENU by pushing
either the Up or Down SETTINGS buttons and the following will be displayed;
The menu system can be navigated using the Up & Down SETTINGS buttons, all selectable and changeable values will
flash on the LCD screen. Use the ENTER/MANUAL button to accept the currently displayed (flashing) item.
All menu items are shown below;