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SPA-SIDE REMOTE CONTROL FOR USE WITH PENTAIR CONTROL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS iS4 Spa Side Remote Installation and User’s Guide...
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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTICE Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s Guide (“Guide”) contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this spa side remote control. This Guide should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment. Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this product.
OVERVIEW iS4 Spa-Side Remote Control The iS4 Spa-Side Control can be used with the Pentair IntelliTouch ® ® EasyTouch Control Systems and the Compool CP series Control Systems ® ® to provide remote switching of four control circuits from the spa location. It is typically used for activating spa circulation and three auxiliary pieces of equipment (such as lights, jet pump, air blower, etc.).
NOTE: If the Automation Load Center or Power Center to which the spa-side remote is connected is not located above the spa water level, a junction box should be provided (above water level). iS4 SPA-SIDE REMOTE GUNITE INSTALLATION 1. When plumbing the spa, install a 3 in. to 6 in. length of 1 in. Sch 40 PVC pipe (perpendicular to the spa wall) to provide a receptacle for the spa-side remote.
GUNITE SPA INSTALLATION 1. When the spa construction is completed, cut back the 1 in. diagonal PVC conduit receptacle flush with the spa wall finish or surface of deck. 2. Run spa-side remote cable through conduit to Control Power/Load Center. Use Figure 2 and the color call-out the on back of remote to wire unit.
Spa Wall Mounting Adapter Remote Lock-nut ½ in. PVC Conduit iS4 Mounting Adapter Figure 4. UPGRADE FOR SS4 INSTALLATION ight (after electrical requirements are met) 1. Remove existing SS4 making note of function and button color. 2. Orient iS4 Mounting Adapter to optimize usage by spa occupant per Figure 4.
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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...
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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.
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.
® EasyTouch 8 and 4 Pool and Spa Control System Kit Contents ® The following items are included in the EasyTouch 8 and EasyTouch 4 control system kit which may also include the IntelliChlor cell. • EasyTouch control panel (mounted in the load center) •...
Section 1 EasyTouch Control System Overview ® EasyTouch Pool and Spa Control System Overview 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.
® 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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Controls and buttons (Continued) When in normal operating mode, the Valves (V) - (Pool/Spa/Fill (Spillway)/Drain) button: Valves (V) button is in “Pool” mode. In this mode the valves are automatically rotated so that only the pool water is circulated through the system and the filter pump is activated. Pressing this button once enables “Spa”...
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®...
EasyTouch Indoor Control and Wireless Control Panel (Optional) The EasyTouch Wireless or the Indoor Control Panel allows you to control your pool and spa daily operations from around your pool area or inside your home. Use the “P” (Pool) and “Spa” (Pool) buttons to heat and filter your pool and spa.
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 LED lights and ®...
Schedule start and stop times for equipment You can set timers (schedules) to automatically run equipment for pool filtration or turn on or off lights. Any EasyTouch circuit can be set to switch on and off on every or any day of the week. Up to 12 total system programs may be created for all circuits combined.
Setting the Egg Timer Feature The “Egg Timer” feature lets you manually switch on equipment and program the system to automatically switch off after a specified time. You can set this timer feature for other equipment such as lighting, spa, or spa jets.
Section 2 Setting up EasyTouch Setting up the System for the First Time Use the following steps if you are setting up the EasyTouch system for the first time. Note: The following setup steps assume that the EasyTouch Load Center is installed at the equipment pad and ready for operation.
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8. Configure the heater system options (page 25) Set the type of heat source being used (Heater, Solar, Solar Preferred). Enable heat pump (UltraTemp) for heating/cooling if installed. 9. Configure the iS4, iS10, SpaCommand spa-side remote, QuickTouch wireless remote buttons (page 49) Assign circuits to the iS4, iS10, SpaCommand or QuickTouch remote buttons.
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”...
The Color Swim and Color Set lighting features is selected from the LIGHTS > MODES and (COLORS) ® ® ® ® ® menu. At least two (2) Pentair Water Pool and Spa , IntelliBrite , SAm , SAL , and/or FIBERworks lighting systems are required to use the lighting features.
Setting up Lights Pentair Water Pool and The following section describes how to assign a light circuit name and function to control Spa IntelliBrite, SAm and/or SAL, and/or FIBERworks lights. Assign the Light Circuit Name and Function The first step in setting up a light circuit is to assign a name to the relay circuit (example; AUX 3, as “Pool Light”), then assign the name “Pool Light”...
The Color Swim feature cycles through white, magenta, blue and green colors. Using IntelliBrite lights, Color Swim emulates the Pentair Water Pool and Spa SAM and SAL Color Swim feature. IntelliBrite Light Color Swim/Color Set: If the light was not previously on, after selecting Color Swim, no illumination will occur for approximately six (6) seconds followed by the selection.
Setting up lights (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.
Setting up lights (Continued) Config 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”...
Setting up MagicStream Laminars ® The MagicStream Laminar provide a clear, turbulence-free stream of water that is lit with a fiber optic cable, or an LED light for a dazzling nighttime effect. The 12 VAC powered LED light can generate a series of multicolored light shows, or can be set to display a continuous, single color.
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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.
IntelliFlo VS and VSF+SVRS Settings SELECT PUMP TYPE: Up/Down buttons: Choose VS, VF or VSF+SVRS. Pump Type Speeds Menu button: Press the MENU button to save selection and return to the selected Priming pump’s menu settings (see VS, VF and VSF pump settings descriptions below). Status ...
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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.
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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.
Settings Menu: Circuit Names Labeling Circuit Buttons in the EasyTouch Load Center EasyTouch is factory configured to display each output circuit by its generic name (e.g. AUX 1, AUX 2, etc.). These generic circuit auxiliary names can be assigned a new names which are more descriptive of the equipment being controlled.
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 ____________________...
Settings Menu: Circuit Functions Assigning Circuit Functions From the “Circuit Functions” menu you can assign special logic to the cleaner pump, spa spillway, lights and MagicStream laminar circuits. For example, when setting up an automatic pool cleaner pump, you would assign the circuit function “MASTER CLEANER.”...
Settings Menu: Custom Names There are nearly 100 circuit names available to choose from. If you cannot find one to fit your application you can create up to 10 custom names. Each name can be up to 11 alphanumeric characters. After a custom name is saved, it is then available for selection in the Schedules, 2-Speed Pump, iS4 and QuickTouch menus.
Settings Menu: 2-Speed Pump Equipment circuits selected in this menu will automatically switch a two-speed filter pump to high speed when these circuits are on. If a two-speed pump is assigned to solar, a cleaner or a pump, when activated the pump will automatically run for five minutes in high speed then switch to low speed.
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 ...
Settings Menu: F° / C° (Fahrenheit/Celsius) The temperature settings for the water, solar and air can be displayed in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. Getting There MENU SETTINGS F˚ / C˚ F˚ / C˚ F° / C° To change the temperature units: Up/Down buttons: Select either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Settings Menu: 10 Button Spa-Side Remote Controller From this menu you can assigning a specific circuit to any one of the ten buttons of an iS10 and SpaCommand spa-side remote to control different pool/spa functions. The iS10 and SpaCommand has ten assignable circuit buttons;...
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).
Settings Menu: QuickTouch (QT4) Wireless Remote The QuickTouch QT4 wireless remote controller provides switching of up to four circuits. For example, you can use the QT4 wireless remote to activate the spa circulation, and for operating three auxiliary pieces of equipment (such as heat enabled, lights, jet pump, heat boost, air blower, waterfall, etc.).
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 ...
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°...
Section 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting information to help resolve problems that may occur when using the EasyTouch system. If by following the recommended actions you are still unable to resolve the problems, please contact Technical Support (see page vi). Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How do I setup a two-speed pump? A two-speed pump operates using two relays and one or more circuits.
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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First Time System Start-Up The following information describes a basic system start-up procedure. Before you power up the EasyTouch system at the Load Center first check the following: Check Electronics 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.
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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