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EASYTOUCH CONTROL SYSTEM ® 8 AND 4 FOR POOL AND SPA USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Contents IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................iii EasyTouch 8 or 4 System Kit Contents ......................v Accessory Equipment ........................... v Technical Support ............................vi Section 1 - EasyTouch Pool and Spa Control System Overview ............1 Operating EasyTouch ............................ 1 EasyTouch Systems .............................
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Contents (Continued) Settings Menu: IntelliFlo / IntelliPro pump) ....................31 How many IntelliFlo pumps will EasyTouch support? ..................31 Selecting the IntelliFlo PUMP TYPE ......................32 Connecting power to an IntelliFlo pump ......................32 Assigning an IntelliFlo VS 3050 pump address ....................32 IntelliFlo VS and VSF+SVRS Settings ......................
INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUC- TIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This Guide provides installation and operation instructions for the product. Consult Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. with any questions regarding this product. This product is intended for use in swimming pool applications only.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Water sensor with 25 foot cable, o-ring and hose clamp (P/N 520272) • Air sensor with 25 foot cable (P/N 520272) • EasyTouch 8 and EasyTouch 4 Pool and spa Control System Installation Guide (this manual) Optional Equipment • IntelliChlor ®...
CANADIAN EASYTOUCH SYSTEMS 520914 EasyTouch 4P-C - Single Body (salt ready system, cell must be ordered separately) 520915 EasyTouch 8-C - Pool/Spa (salt ready system, cell must be ordered separately) 520911 IntelliChlor SCG IC20 cell for Canada 520912 IntelliChlor SCG IC40 cell for Canada...
Welcome to the EasyTouch Pool and Spa Control system − The next generation in automatic control systems. The EasyTouch 8 or EasyTouch 4 system allows you to automatically control all of your spa and pool daily operations. Pool and spa service operations can be manually controlled from the EasyTouch outdoor control panel located at the pool equipment pad.
® EasyTouch Control System Outdoor Control Panel You can fully automate your pool, spa, and lighting operations from the EasyTouch control system outdoor control panel or from the optional EasyTouch control system indoor control panel and EasyTouch wireless control panel. The EasyTouch control system menu features let you create customized schedules for your pool and spa equipment, heat temperatures, and chlorination settings to switch on and off at a set day and time.
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10 minutes to allow the heater to cool down. Pentair heaters do not require a cool down time. To override the “heater cool-down,” press the Filter Pump button again to switch off the pump.
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39 for details. There are three auxiliary circuits (AUX 1- 3) on the EasyTouch 4 outdoor control panel and seven auxiliary circuits (AUX 1- 7) on EasyTouch 8 outdoor control panel. The Solar button can also be used for an “extra” auxiliary circuit if the Solar circuit is not being for solar equipment.
SpaCommand Spa-Side Remote The optional 10-button SpaCommand spa-side remote can control ten pool/spa functions from the spa location. The spa temperature can be adjusted from the SpaCommand. The SpaCommand spa-side remote also supports IntelliFlo® pump speed and flow control. The remote is a double- insulated device for use with EasyTouch®, IntelliTouch®...
“extra” auxiliary circuit if solar equipment is not being used Spa (Hi-Temp) Button: EasyTouch indoor control panel (EasyTouch 8) - (P/N 520549) Switches the filter pump on, rotates valve actuator (to isolate spa water from pool water), and switches the heater on.
EasyTouch Control System Outdoor Control Panel Operating Modes The EasyTouch Control System can run in automatic mode or manual mode. Use the “Mode” button to switch the system from “Auto” mode (normal operating mode) to “Service” for manual operation and service purposes. Before operating EasyTouch, familiarize yourself with the LCD status messages and operating buttons.
Quick Start - Spa and Pool Operations (Shared Equipment) The following describes how to adjust heat temperature for the spa and pool water, schedule a daily run time for the pool/spa filter pump and control lights for shared equipment. Heat your spa or pool First enable the heat source (see “Adjust your spa heat settings”...
Switch on lights manually and synchronize light colors From the Lights screen you can manually switch all lights on or off, and synchronize colored lights. Up to 12 lights can be controlled. For more information about setting up lights, including IntelliBrite ®...
Right button: Select the Spa or Pool circuit. You can also select any of the available POOL circuits. The generic circuit names are: Spa, Pool, Aux 1-7 (EasyTouch 8), AUX 1 Feature 1-8, Aux 1-3 (EasyTouch 4) and Aux Extra. Aux Extra is only available if the...
Right button: Select the Spa or Pool circuit. You can also select any of the available POOL circuits. The generic circuit names are: Spa, Pool, Aux 1-7 (EasyTouch 8), AUX 1 Feature 1-8, Aux 1-3 (EasyTouch 4) and Aux Extra. Aux Extra is only available if the...
Note: The following setup steps assume that the EasyTouch Load Center is installed at the equipment pad and ready for operation. For EasyTouch Load Center installation instructions, refer to the EasyTouch 8 and 4 Load Center Installation Guide (P/N 520583). The recommended first time installation steps for the EasyTouch system are: 1.
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TIME: 12:00 (00:00 - 23:59) / DON'T STOP AUX 4 MODE: ONCE ONLY AUX 5 EASYTOUCH 8 08:00A (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM -12 HOURS) AUX 6 S M T W T F S (SELECT DAY OF THE WEEK TO RUN PROGRAM)
EasyTouch Menus From the EasyTouch control panel menus you can schedule everyday pool/spa, heating, filtration and cleaning. Lights and laminars can also be scheduled to switch on and off at specific times. The “Settings” and “Schedule” menus are typically used most often for daily spa and pool operations. The “Settings” menu is used by the pool installer to setup installed equipment which is connected to each output relay (filter pump, auxiliary relays, heater, valves, lights, etc.).
Feature Circuits Menu There are eight (8) “Feature Circuits” that can be used to control IntelliFlo pump speeds or valves actuators for a spa spillway. Unlike an auxiliary relay circuit, a “Feature” circuit does not connect directly to a relay. “Feature”...
From the Lights screen you can manually switch all lights on or off, and synchronize colored lights. Up to eight (8) lights (EasyTouch 8) or 4 lights (EasyTouch 4) can be independently controlled from the Lights screen. Each light requires a separate auxiliary relay circuit. Up to four lights can be assigned on each auxiliary circuit.
AUX 1 to choose this circuit for a light circuit On/Off button. The generic Circuit Names circuits names are: Spa, Pool, Aux 1-7 (EasyTouch 8), Aux 1-3 (EasyTouch 4), Circuit Func. FEATURE 1-8 (Ft. 1-8), AuxX (Aux Extra). The circuit number (1/18) corresponds Circuit Names to its assigned circuit name.
From the Lights screen you can manually switch all lights on or off, synchronize colored lights, and activate color light shows. Up to eight (EasyTouch 8) or four (EasyTouch 4) light circuits can be configured from the “Config” light menu. Each light must have its own relay and separate circuit.
(Continued) Modes (Color Set) The “Color Set” feature allows any combination of up to eight (EasyTouch 8) or four (EasyTouch 4) IntelliBrite lights, and SAm, SAL and or Fiberworks lighting to be preset to specific colors. Fixed light colors are selected and activated from the Colors screen.
From the “Config” screen you can setup the IntelliBrite light position, and specify the color of each pool and spa light. Any combination of up to eight (EasyTouch 8) or four (EasyTouch 4) IntelliBrite lights, SAM, SAL and or Fiberworks lights can be preset for specific colors and position when using the “Color Swim” and “Color Set”...
AUX 1 to choose this circuit for the MagicStream laminar circuit On/Off Circuit Names button. The generic circuits names are: Spa, Pool, Aux 1-7 (EasyTouch 8), Aux 1-3 Circuit Func. (EasyTouch 4), FEATURE 1-8 (Ft. 1-8), AuxX (Aux Extra).
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Using the MagicStream Laminar Features The MagicStream laminar features are displayed in the MagicStream menu. Each time a MagicStream laminar feature is activated, it resumes with the same features in operation as when last switched off. The MagicStream features are as follows: Toggle Thumper - Pressing this button creates a "wrinkle"...
Heat Menu Use the heat menu settings to specify the set point temperature and select the heat source for the pool and spa water. The water will begin to heat whenever the heater is manually switched on, (by pressing the Valves (V) button (on the Outdoor Control Panel) or the “Pool”...
The Delay Cancel feature is mainly for use by service technicians when it’s necessary to shut the filter pump off immediately, and know the heater has not been running. Heaters manufactured by Pentair Water Pool and Spa do not require this cool-down period and do not need the delay to be set up.
Schedules Menu Use the Schedules menu to create programs to schedule start and stop times to automatically run equipment, such as pumps and lights. Any circuit can be programmed to switch on and off at a specific time on every or any specific day of the week.
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Schedules Menu (Continued) Schedule your spa/pool pump to turn on Use the Schedule feature to set the time and day(s) when to switch the filter pump on and rotate the pool or spa valves into the “Spa” or “Pool” position. The heater will automatically heat the spa or pool water up to the set point temperature as set in the “Heat”...
Using the Once Only feature The “Once Only” feature allows you to program a circuit to switch on at a particular time and day on a onetime basis. A typical use for this feature is to have the spa and heater switch on before you get home from work for one evening.
Using the Egg Timer (countdown) Feature The “Egg Timer” feature allows you switch off a circuit automatically after a specified time. The time period is from one minute to 24 hours or run continuously. The “Egg Timer” (countdown) feature is useful for switching off lighting and spa therapy jets.
Settings Menu: Clock Use the Clock menu to set the EasyTouch system date and time. The day, time and AM/PM is displayed on the main screen. The system clock settings are used for the EasyTouch system scheduled operations. The EasyTouch system clock will continue to run if power is removed from the EasyTouch system at the load center.
® Settings Menu: IntelliFlo (Continued) Connecting power to an IntelliFlo pump The IntelliFlo pump is designed to be permanently connected to its power source. Typically the pump receives power directly from the circuit breaker. No contactor or motor starter is required. The drive controls the starting and stopping of the pump.
GPM:30 PSI: 15 Up/Down buttons: Assign the pump circuit: NONE, SPA, POOL, AUX 1-7, Circuit: [ AUX 1 FEATURE 1-8 (EasyTouch 8), AUX 1-3 (EasyTouch 4), FEATURE CIRCUITS C GPM: 30 1200 RPM 12 W 1-8, AUX EXTRA (only if Solar is not selected, see page 46), HEATER, Watts: 10 POOL HEATER, SPA HEATER, FREEZE, POOL/SPA, and SOLAR/HEAT.
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IntelliFlo VS and VSF+SVRS Settings (Continued) INTELLIFLO VS PRIMING SETTING: Pump Type Speeds Down button: Choose SPEEDS. Priming Right button: Access the priming settings. Status Up/Down button: Adjust the priming time from 0 to 5 minutes. Pump Priming Right button: Move to SPEED (RPM) to change the pump speed. Up/Down buttons: Set speed of the pump from 400 to 3450 RPM in increments of Time: 0 Speed: 1000...
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IntelliFlo VF 3050 Pump Settings To access the IntelliFlo VF menu settings: Getting There MENU ▼ SETTINGS ▼ INTELLIFLO PUMP # 1 Up/Down button: Choose Pump #1 (or Pump #2) to access the IntelliFlo VF pump settings. If the VF pump is assigned to Pump #2 circuit, be sure to change the pump to “ADDRESS 2”...
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IntelliFlo VF 3050 Pump Settings (Continued) Priming - Max Prime Time: (1 - 15 minutes) Default 15 min.: Use this parameter to set the time that you want IntelliFlo try and prime before it reports an error. Remember that the IntelliFlo will attain prime every time it starts and goes through this cycle.
Settings Menu: IntelliChlor While the EasyTouch system is in normal operating mode (“Pool,” “Spa” mode or “Spa Fill (Spillway),” it will control the IntelliChlor chlorine output level. The amount of chlorine introduced into the pool is determined by the amount of salt in the water, water temperature, and the amount of time the pool pump is running in “Pool” mode.
Settings Menu: IntelliChem ® IntelliChem provides the EasyTouch system with continual analysis of your swimming pool water sanitation and pH levels, providing real-time status information to dispense the proper amount of muriatic acid (pH reducer) and chlorine or bromine for the correct sanitization and pH balance. IntelliChem operates with or without a salt chlorine generator to provide a self-replenishing supply of chlorine generated from salt.
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SAT INDEX: The Saturation Index (SI), also called the Langelier Index, is a chemical equation or formula used to diagnose the water balance in the pool. The Saturation Index formula is SI = pH + TF + CF + AF - 12.1. To calculate the Saturation Index, you must first test the pool water for pH, temperature, calcium hardness, and total alkalinity.
Settings Menu: Heat Pump COM (UltraTemp ® Heat Pump) Heat Pump Com screen From the Heat Pump Com screen you can view the current UltraTemp® operation status, and set the unit to operate with for heating only, cooling only, or both heating and cooling if the unit is reversible. Connection from UltraTemp is via the COM PORT on the EasyTouch motherboard.
AUX 1. The generic circuits names are: Spa (1/18), Pool (2/18), Aux Circuit 1-7 (EasyTouch 8), Aux 1-3 (EasyTouch 4), Ft 1. (10/18) - Ft. 8 (17/18), AuxX [SPA JET (18/18 - Aux Extra). The circuit number 1/18 corresponds to its assigned circuit name.
EasyTouch Circuit Names AERATOR MALIBU LTS Custom Circuit Names (11 characters maximum) AIR BLOWER MIST AUX 1 MUSIC USERNAME-01 ____________________ AUX 2 NOT USED USERNAME-02 ____________________ AUX 3 OZONATOR AUX 4 PATH LIGHTS USERNAME-03 ____________________ AUX 5 PATIO LTS AUX 6 PERIMETER L USERNAME-04 ____________________...
POOL [MASTER POOL - Freeze protection on by default], AUX 1-7 Freeze: Yes (EasyTouch 8), AUX 1-3 (EasyTouch 4), FEATURE 1-8 and AUX EXTRA or Circuit/Func.: SOLAR (if enabled in the Solar menu). AUX EXTRA is only available if the...
The generic circuits names are: NONE, SPA, POOL, AUX 1-7 A: [CLEANER (EasyTouch 8), AUX 1-3 (EasyTouch 4), FEATURE 1-8, AUX EXTRA (or SOLAR) B: [FOUNTAIN and HEATER. USED SOLAR is displayed when SOLAR is enabled from the Solar Set Valves menu.
[SPA HEATER Up/Down buttons: Select the circuit to assign to a two-speed pump. The generic circuits names are: NONE, SPA, POOL, AUX 1-7 (EasyTouch 8), AUX 1-3 (EasyTouch 4), FEATURE 1-8, SOLAR, HEATER, POOL HEATER, SPA HEATER and FREEZE. AUX EXTRA is displayed only available if the Solar output (J17) plug on the EasyTouch motherboard is not being used for solar equipment.
Solar Press the Up/Down button to select which solar screen to view. Press the Right Solar button to select the setting and the Up/Down button to change a setting or value. Enable: Screen (1/3): ENABLE SOLAR: Is the pool using solar heat? Select Yes or No to Heat Pump: No enable solar heat.
The generic circuits are: NONE, SPA, POOL, AUX 1-7 (EasyTouch 8), AUX 1-3 (EasyTouch 4), FEATURE 1-8, SOLAR (if selected in “Heat” menu), AUX EXTRA, HEAT BOOST, HEAT ENABLED, PUMP INCRS, PUMP DECRS.
[SPA button on the iS4. The generic circuits are: NONE, SPA, POOL, AUX 1-7 (EasyTouch 8), AUX 1-3 (EasyTouch 4), FEATURE 1-8, AUX EXTRA (or SOLAR if selected in “Heat” menu), HEAT BOOST and HEAT ENABLED. “Aux Extra” is displayed only available if the Solar output (J17) plug on the EasyTouch motherboard is not being used for solar equipment.
Settings Menu: 10 Button Pump Cntrl From this menu setting you can specify the IntelliFlo VS, VF and VSF pump speed (RPM, GPM) in step increments, for the assigned iS4, iS10 or SpaCommand button using the “Pump Incrs” or “Pump Decrs” circuit (see page 48 and 49).
Use these buttons to scroll through the circuit names and find the circuit that you would like to assign to the first button. The generic circuits are: NONE, SPA, POOL, AUX 1-7 (EasyTouch 8), AUX 1-3 (EasyTouch 4), FEATURE 1-8, AUX EXTRA (or SOLAR if selected in “Heat” menu), HEAT BOOST and HEAT ENABLED.
Settings Menu: Man Heat (Off/On) By default manual heat (Man Heat) is set to “On,” which allows your spa to begin to heat whenever it is manually switched on, (by pressing the Valves (V) button and Filter Pump (F) button on the outdoor control panel or the Spa button on the Indoor Control Panel), even if the Heat menu setting is set to “OFF”...
Settings Menu: Erase EEPROM (Erase System Memory) EasyTouch system configuration data is stored and retained in “Flash” memory in an EEPROM located on the control panel motherboard and optional Indoor Control Panel. The EasyTouch user system configuration data can be erased to restore the factory defaults settings. System information automatically downloads from programmed components to non-programmed components in case of accidental memory loss and to ease board replacement.
Settings Menu: Wireless Addr Use this feature to assign the EasyTouch wireless control panel a unique communication address to allow the wireless device to operate with the EasyTouch outdoor control panel (see page 66). Wireless Addr Getting There MENU ▼ SETTINGS ▼ WIRELESS ADDR Press Right arrow button To search and lock on to the EasyTouch wireless control panel: Right button: Press this button to automatically search and lock on to the EasyTouch Address Wireless...
Spa Side [Off/On] Enable or disable the iS4 Spa Side remote. This feature is useful for families with young children or when you go on vacation. It allows you to switch off the iS4 Spa Side remote at the control panel so that the remote cannot be used.
Diagnostics Menu: Self Test Tests the control panel LCD and buttons. Follow the on-screen prompts to perform the tests. Getting There MENU ▼ DIAGNOSTICS ▼ SELF TEST Note: If the Indoor Control Panel is connected to the EasyTouch outdoor control panel, select “LINK CLOSED”...
Diagnostics Menu: Chlorinator Displays the current IntelliChlor chlorination system status. For more information, refer to the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator User’s Guide (P/N 520589). Getting There MENU ▼ DIAGNOSTICS ▼ CHLORINATOR Menu: Press this button to return to the Settings menu options. Press the button Chlorinator Salt Level:3200ppm again to return to the main menu options or press again to return to the main screen.
Diagnostics Menu: Air Temp Displays the current outside air temperature. Getting There MENU ▼ DIAGNOSTICS ▼ AIR TEMP Press the Menu button to return to the Settings menu options. Press the button again Air Temperature to return to the main menu options or press again to return to the main screen. 72°...
(such as circuits with freeze protection, etc.). The second relay switches the pump from low speed to high speed. The default condition is low speed. Up to seven circuits (EasyTouch 8), three circuits (EasyTouch 4) may be assigned to trigger the pump to high speed. Note: These circuits do not switch the pump on.
EasyTouch Error Messages Error Messages If the system detects that a sensor is not connected to the EasyTouch load center or it is defective, an error message is displayed in the “Diagnostics” menu. The following lists the sensor errors. . y l "...
Maximum Programs Exceeded The “Maximum Programs Exceeded” message displays in the “Schedules” menu if you try to create a new program after exceeding the 12 program limit. To create a new program you must first delete an existing program. For information about deleting a program, refer to “Schedule Menu” on page 27. IntelliChlor Error Messages IntelliChlor status and error messages are displayed in the “Chlorinator”...
System Problem Diagnosis Use the following information to resolve system problems. Problem: The system works in Service Mode, but Indoor Control Panel fails to operate. y f i o i t o i t / l e o l l g i l i t c y f i...
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Problem: The Quick Touch remote will not work, or will not work dependably. g i l e i l y l t e l l c i t . l l i t c y f i l l a i t c g i l i t c...
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Check that the following plugs are seated correctly on the EasyTouch Load Center motherboard. For connector locations, refer to the EasyTouch System Wiring Diagram on page 64. • Relay connectors - FLTR PUMP - AUX 1 - 7 (EasyTouch 8), AUX 1 - 3 (EasyTouch 4) • Temperature sensors connectors - WATER, SOLAR, AIR •...
Setting up the EasyTouch wireless control panel for the first time Setting up the EasyTouch wireless control panel In order for the EasyTouch wireless control panel to communicate with the EasyTouch system outdoor control panel, the first time the wireless device is powered up it must first be assigned a unique communication address.
Synchronizing control panels If the EasyTouch outdoor control panel was previously setup with specific pool and spa information and an additional indoor or wireless control panel with factory default information is installed, during the installation process the outdoor control panel will automatically download the system information to the connected control panel.
Glossary Aux Extra: An additional auxiliary output circuit that uses the Solar socket (J17) on the EasyTouch motherboard. Uses the Solar button on the outdoor control panel to switch circuit on and off. Only available if solar equipment is not being used. COM port: RS-485 communication port for connection to iS10 and SpaCommand spa-side remote controller, UltraTemp heat pump, EasyTouch Indoor Control Panel, IntelliChlor, IntelliChem, IntelliFlo and QuickTouch RF transceiver.
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