POOL LAB EXP Series Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
PL Series EXP – Expansion Module
Patented Technology
Patent Technology Numbers:
Australia No. 2003240282
Canada No. 2,483,477
France No. FR 1 511 976
Germany No. 603 28 601.1-08
New Zealand No. 537012
Spain No. EP 1 511 976
Switzerland No. CH 1 511 976
UK No. UK 1 511 976
USA No. 7,988,916
IMPORTANT
Read this manual carefully before operating your Pool Lab EXP
Before use ensure the unit is securely mounted as per the INSTALLATION GUIDE in this
manual, with the outlet sockets facing DOWNWARDS.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Manufactured by Poolpower Australia Pty Ltd
Factory 1b, 39-45 Susan Street
ELTHAM, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA 3095
rev. 1
email:
service@poolpower.com.au

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  • Page 1 UK No. UK 1 511 976 USA No. 7,988,916 IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully before operating your Pool Lab EXP Before use ensure the unit is securely mounted as per the INSTALLATION GUIDE in this manual, with the outlet sockets facing DOWNWARDS.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS......................3 EXTRAS – SOLD SEPARATELY......................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................4 Health and Hypothermia Warnings......................4 INTRODUCTION........................5 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW.....................6 USER PREFERENCES - SETTINGS......................7 Pool Temperature........................... 7 Spa Temperature............................ 7 INSTALLATION GUIDE......................8 MOUNTING LOCATION..........................8 Mounting on Brick or Masonry Wall - Example..................9 ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTION.....................
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Description Image EXP – Expansion Module (EXP5 shown) Water Temperature Sensor NOTE: 2 x additional sensors are required for solar control function – sold separately. Wall Mounting Bracket and fastener kit EXTRAS – SOLD SEPARATELY Pool and Spa Combination systems require a “SPA FLOW SWITCH” to be fitted to the spa suction line.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ➔ Read all sections of this owner's manual before installing or operating the equipment ➔ Do not allow children or any unqualified person to operate or perform any maintenance on this equipment. ➔ Always ensure free chlorine level is maintained above 1.0ppm and avoid free chlorine levels above 3.0ppm ➔...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    9 x 240V, 10 Amp outlet sockets separated into two 15 Amp circuits for a maximum total load of 30 Amps. Flexible configuration options allow the Pool Lab EXP to adapt to almost any residential or small commercial pool and spa configuration.
  • Page 6: Control Panel Overview

    CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW LCD DISPLAY – The display has three top level views, and a menu system: HOME – Displays running mode, chlorine and ph levels. TIME/DATE – Displays current time and date TIMER – Displays filtration ON / OFF times MAIN MENU –...
  • Page 7: User Preferences - Settings

    USER PREFERENCES - SETTINGS User preferences can be changed at any time. The SETTINGS menu is accessed from the MAIN MENU. The following settings are available: Pool Temperature Use the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the value between 0 – 40°C (default setting 25). This temperature limit will be used for gas and solar heating when the system is in POOL mode.
  • Page 8: Installation Guide

    AN/NZS 3000:2000. As a general rule for swimming pools, the Pool Lab units must be mounted at least 3.5 meters away from the inside edge of the pool to be clear of the pool zones, and at least 45cm above the ground to protect the outlet sockets from water being splashed up from the ground.
  • Page 9: Mounting On Brick Or Masonry Wall - Example

    Mounting on Brick or Masonry Wall - Example Use the bracket as a stencil to mark the hole locations. Avoid locating holes near • the edge of bricks or in mortar joints where possible. Ensure the bracket is level and the slotted edge is to the top. Use a hammer drill with a 6.5mm masonry bit, and drill holes to a depth of at least •...
  • Page 10: Electrical Power Connection

    2 x 16 amp circuits. An isolator switch must also be installed nearby. The Pool Lab EXP module is intended to be powered at all times. Power should only be turned off when the system is not in use for an extended period of time.
  • Page 11: Heater Connection

    2 x 24VAC valve actuator motors mounted on compatible valves which are sold separately. Some examples of valve actuator motors that are directly compatible with the Pool Lab EXP module are: Hayward Goldline GVA-24, Pentair CVA24, or Jandy JVA 2444 Valve Actuators.
  • Page 12: System Configuration

    USER manually at any time. Pool and Spa Volumes The Pool Lab EXP uses the pool and spa volumes to determine if you have a pool only, spa only, or a pool and spa combination system. For systems where a Pool Lab ASP is also installed these volumes are used to calculate chlorine and acid deliveries.
  • Page 13: Heater Configuration

    Heater Configuration HEAT POOL: (YES / NO) This will allow the gas heater to operate when the system is in POOL mode. HEAT SPA: (YES / NO) This will allow the gas heater to operate when the system is in SPA mode. Note: To disable the heater controller, set both HEAT POOL and HEAT SPA to NO.
  • Page 14: Solar Configuration

    Solar Configuration HEAT POOL (YES / NO) For non-isolated solar systems such as retro-fit / solar boost pump or valve operated solar, this will allow the solar heating system to operate when the system is in POOL mode. For ISOLATED solar systems this will allow the solar heating system to heat the pool in either POOL or SPA mode, and the solar controller will be bound to the pool set temperature.
  • Page 15: Auxiliary Configuration

    Auxiliary Configuration Each auxiliary output can be configured to one of the following functions: DISABLED: Output disabled, and associated controls hidden. ENABLE: General purpose output with timer and ON - OFF – AUTO control. SOLAR: Solar pump output controlled by the integrated solar controller. HEATER: Heater output controlled by the integrated heater controller.
  • Page 16: Valve Configuration

    Valve Configuration Valve 1 and 2 have a fixed configuration, and will always operate as pool / spa suction and return flow control valves. Valve 3 and Valve 4 can be configured to one of the following functions: DISABLED: Valve disabled, and associated controls hidden. ENABLE: General purpose valve with timer and P1 - P2 –...
  • Page 17: Installation Schematic

    Lab Salt Chlorinator port marked “SPA FLOW” Peristaltic Acid Pump must be connected to the Pool Lab Salt Chlorinator port marked “ACID PUMP”. The Pool Lab ASP power/data cable must be connected to the Pool Lab Salt Chlorinator port marked “ASP”.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM / POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION DISPLAY MESSAGE Display Message: The reagent has failed to Replace bag if empty. “xxx REAGENT EMPTY” prime. If reagent bag is Otherwise check reagent empty it will need to be tubing is fitted correctly. replaced.
  • Page 19 Display Message: Acid dosing is in progress. No action required. “ACID FEED xxx mL/L” Approximate delivery amount remaining is shown. Acid feed should only occur while the filter pump is running, otherwise you may need to consult an approved service agent. Display Message: The ASP has detected the Check acid reservoir, and fill...
  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    – Where used for a purpose other than described in this manual – Use of non-genuine components, reagents or indicators – Use of chemicals or optional equipment not authorised for use by Pool Lab – Where immediate action has not been taken to rectify a problem * Maintenance items include the acid dosing system squeeze tube, rollers, injection point non-return valve and fume-stop cap components.
  • Page 21: Notes

    NOTES...

This manual is also suitable for:

Exp5Pl exp seriesPl exp5Pl exp9

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