System Overview; Package Contents; Electrical Specifications; Materials And Tools - Polaris PAC PAGAUT Owner's Manual

Pool Automation Control | Owner's Manual
Polaris ® PAC ™
Section 2. System Overview
2.1

Package Contents

• Four Function Controller
• Water Temperature Sensor Kit
• Air Temperature Sensor
• Mounting Hardware
• Mounting Bracket
• Installation Manual/ Owner's Manual

Electrical Specifications

2.2
120 VAC; 60 Hz; 1.67 A
Power Supply
High voltage - 15 A;
Contact Rating
1.5HP @ 120 VAC
1500 Watts Incandescent
Low Voltage - Class 2,
1 A @ 24 VAC
2.3

Materials and Tools

Installation Materials Furnished
• Screw Set (includes Plastic Anchors)
• Metal Mounting Bracket
Tools Needed for Installation
• Power Drill
• 3/16" Drill Bit - Hammer Drill Bit
(only necessary to drill into brick or concrete)
• Pencil or Marking Pen
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Small Flathead or Slotted Screwdriver
• Protective Safety Eyewear
• Protective Work Gloves
ENGLISH
Section 3. Install Controller Box
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be serviced
by a professional pool/spa service technician as
described on the front cover of this manual. The
procedures in this manual must be followed exactly.
Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may
result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Improper installation and/or operation may void the
warranty.
Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to a branch
circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter
(GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot
verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension
cord to connect unit to electric supply; provide a
properly located outlet.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not place the power
pack closer than 5 feet (1.5 m) from the pool. In Canada,
at least 3 meters (10 feet) horizontally from the edge of
the pool.
Do not bury the cords. Locate cords to minimize abuse
from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment.
When mounting the controller box in the equipment pad,
instructions must be followed exactly. Read through
the Important Safety Information section completely
before beginning installation and before operating the
equipment.
Before you begin installation, make sure you have the
necessary tools and a suitable location to install the
automation system.
The controller should be located at or near the
NOTE:
equipment pad.
Locate the controller at least five (5) feet or more away
from pool and two (2) feet (0.6m) off the ground. In
Canada, at least 3 meters (10 feet) horizontally from the
edge of the pool. All national, state, and local codes are
applicable.
3.1

Mount the Controller Enclosure

1. Using a flat screwdriver, rotate door tumblers
counter-clockwise to unlock the front cover of the
controller.
2. Open the front cover door and remove the
mounting hardware kit.
3. Using the holes in the bracket as a guide, mark
four (4) dots on the surface where the controller
will be mounted. The four (4) mounting holes are
3-15/16" (10 cm) apart center to center.
Make sure to mark out the four (4) holes as
NOTE:
accurately as possible.
4. Drill four (4) holes in the mounting surface.
5. Press the four (4) plastic anchors firmly into holes.
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