Calibrating Sensors; Troubleshooting - Pentair SOLARTOUCH 521592 Installation And User Manual

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Calibrating Sensors

Control Panel LED indicator
To adjust the calibration of the pool water and solar collector sensor go to:
Advanced Menu > Utility Menu >Calibrate Water or Calibrate Solar Sensor
Use the Up or Down arrow button to adjust the calibration of the sensor.
The sensor can be adjusted up to +/-10°. As you adjust the degree off-set value the
corresponding temperature will also be adjusted.
Calibrate Water
70F Adj +0
Calibrate Solar
80F Adj +0
Note: The solar roof sensor must be 6° higher than the water temperature. The pump must
be ON for a few minutes for operation. When the roof sensor and the water temperature
are within 3°, solar heat will switch off. This differential setting is adjustable in the Heating
and Cooling menu "Diff To Start" and "Diff To Stop" setting in the Advanced Menu.
Adjusting the differential will affect the performance of your solar system. See your solar
professional for the optimum setting.

Troubleshooting

Pool/Spa is not warm during sunny conditions
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Check Solar Heating Target temperature, it may be set too low?
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Check external time clock settings are set to the best sunshine hours of the
day.
• Solar Actuator Valve may be turned OFF or in the wrong position?
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The pool filter may be dirty or clogged. Check the filter PSI and flow strength at
pool return outlets. No bubbles should be seen at the pool return line.
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Pump RPM's/Flow with IntelliFlo
• Possible pool/spa water heat loss during nighttime. Install a pool cover to
prevent heat loss.
• Not enough solar collectors. Add an additional solar collector.
Bubbles in your pool/spa. Increase RPM's/Flow
• Check 3 way valve for positioning.
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Clean filter. Check filter pressure with solar off then on. If the pressure is high
(30 pounds or more) and does not increase with solar on, the filter needs
cleaning.
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Check pool skimmer and pump basket for debris.
SolarTouch
• Check toggle switch at rear of actuator. Actuator should be in position 1 or 2.
• Check or replace fuse 1A5 (1.5 A) on SolarTouch controller circuit board if
necessary (see page 18).
Note: For SolarTouch Controller ERROR conditions, see page 11.
SolarTouch Solar Control System Installation and User's Guide
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The Water sensor adjustment range is:
Adj +0 (70F) to +10 (+80F) or to -10 (60F)
The Solar sensor adjustment range is:
Adj +0 (80F) to +10 (+90F) or to -10 (70F)
Controller valve actuator is not switching positions
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Pump may need to be increased.
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