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- Page 1 Hayward ECOMMAND 4 Automation Operation Manual for models HPC-4 HPC-4-ACT HPC-4-RC HPC-4-ACT-RC www.haywardnet.com...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • • WARNING: Disconnect all AC power during installation. • WARNING: Water in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit may be hazardous to your health.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents System Overview Block Diagram............... 1 Automation................1 Manual System Filter Pump................2 Operation Lights and Aux Outputs............3 Pool/Spa Valves..............3 Service..................3 Automatic System Using the Programming Buttons.......... 4 Operation Programming Menu Flow Chart........... 5 (Programming) Settings Menu................ -
Page 4: System Overview Block Diagram
Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are available. All of the control functions are programmed at the unit’s display/keypad. Although the ECOMMAND 4 has no built-in chlorinator feature, it can control an external Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. -
Page 5: Manual System Filter Pump
Manual System Operation Turn the power on at the main panel and turn the ECOMMAND 4 control power circuit breaker on. The keypad will show the default display. The default display alternates between the day/time, air and pool (or spa) temperature. Under certain circumstances, additional displays may be added to the default menu to inform you about system operation. -
Page 6: Operation Lights And Aux Outputs
Note that if the pump has been off for more than 30 seconds, it will run at high(est) speed for 3 minutes regardless of selection. This high speed operation helps allow the pump to prime and establish normal water flow. Freeze Protection: This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. -
Page 7: Automatic System Using The Programming Buttons
Automatic System Operation The ECOMMAND 4 controls most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent working on your pool. Most of the pool equipment can be programmed to operate on a timeclock basis. In addition, the desired pool and spa temperatures can be programmed. This section will guide you on how to program the automatic operation for each function. -
Page 8: Operation Programming Menu Flow Chart
Programming Menu Flowchart The ECOMMAND 4’s five menus have many items that allow you to customize the operation of your pool/spa equipment. The chart below shows the ECOMMAND 4’s menus as well as each menu’s specific settings. default menu day and time water temperature air temperature chlorinator setting... -
Page 9: (Programming) Settings Menu
The Default Menu is a series of informative displays with nothing to set. The ECOMMAND 4 will automatically switch to the default menu when no keys have been pressed for 2 minutes and will then scroll through each display. The Settings Menu and the Timers Menu are the menus you will be using most often to adjust the operation of your pool. - Page 10 Adjust the desired pool temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off) Pool Solar 88°F Move to previous/next menu item The pool solar setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “pool only” or “pool and spa” operation and the solar control is enabled. The solar system will turn on whenever the pool/spa valves are in the “pool only”...
- Page 11 Spa Low Speed Adjust the desired low speed for variable speed operation Move to previous/next menu item This setting will appear if “pool only” is not selected and variable speed filter pump is enabled. This setting determines the speed of the pump during low speed spa operation. This value can be set from “Lowest Speed”...
- Page 12 Toggle between Enabled (default) and Disabled Beeper Beeper Enabled Move to next menu item When “Enabled”, the keypad will beep every time a key is pressed. If this audible indication is not desired, select “Disabled”. This function only applies to the display/keypad that you are currently using. You need to set this option for each display/keypad in your system.
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Page 13: Timers Menu
Timers Menu The Timers Menu allows you to set all timeclock and countdown timers which control the automatic operation of your pool/spa system. Each timeclock has a single on/off program per day. All of the timeclocks are setup (Configuration Menu) either as “all days”... - Page 14 For two speed or variable speed pumps, this timeclock will set the normal time period for filter pump low speed operation (the word “Filter T2” in the display will be replaced with “Filter Lo”). If the filter pump was off prior to the start of this time period, the filter pump will first turn on at high speed for 3 minutes to prime and establish water flow.
- Page 15 Aux1 and Aux2 configurations are identical. Set Day and Time Aux1-all Adjust time setting Wednesday 10:37P 8:30A to 4:00P Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item Adjust time setting Aux1-wkend 8:30A to 4:00P Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item Adjust time setting Aux1-wkday 8:30A to 4:00P...
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Page 16: Configuration Menu
If the optional external chlorinator is enabled (requires the use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the ECOMMAND 4 will automatically chlorinate both the pool and spa according to the desired output setting (see Settings Menu in the Operation manual). - Page 17 Spa Spillover When spa spillover is “Enabled” and “Pool and Spa”, the homeowner will be able to rotate through “Pool Only” (both suction and return valves switched to pool), “Spa Only” (both suction and return valves switched to spa) and “Spillover” (suction valve switched to pool and return valve switched to spa) by successive presses of the “Pool/Spa button.
- Page 18 For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used to supply input power to the VSC pump control. The relay will be on when the filter pump output is on. When the filter pump output is off, the relay will be off. On , off and speed is controlled by commands sent to the pump.
- Page 19 Heater Cooldown This feature ensures that the heater cools down before water circulation is stopped. When enabled, the ECOMMAND 4 will continue to run the filter pump for 5 minutes after the heater turns off. During this period the filter pump LED will flash and also a “Heater Cooldown, X:XX remaining”...
- Page 20 Solar Priority If both “Solar Control” and “Heater Control” are enabled, the Solar Priority feature will keep the conventional heater off whenever solar heat is available. This provides the most cost effective way of heating the pool. When solar heat is not available, the conventional heater will operate normally.
- Page 21 Super Chlorinate – if “Chlorinator” is enabled, this option allows the user to start a Super Chlorinate cycle when the Lights button is pressed, rather than using the Settings Menu. Note that only one button can be assigned to this function. Lights Relay This feature allows the user to select either “Standard”...
- Page 22 Countdown Timer – the aux relay will turn on when the AUX button is pressed and then will turn off automatically after a programmed time (see Timers Menu, Operation Manual). The AUX button can also be used to turn the output off. Low Speed of a 2-speed Filter Pump –...
- Page 23 Valve3 Config. Push to access Valve3 options + to view/change Move to previous/next configuration menu Rotates between Timecloc (default), Solar, In-floor Cleaner, Valve3 Function Filter, Lights, Aux1 and Aux2 Solar Move to next menu item for all functions except solar and super chlorinate Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Valve3 Interlock Valve3 Interlock Disabled...
- Page 24 Toggle between 7-day (default) and Weekend/Weekday time options All Timeclocks 7-day Move to previous/next configuration menu This selection affects ALL of the timeclock logic in the ECOMMAND 4. If “7-day” is selected, each timeclock will have one set of turn-on/turn-off settings that operate every day of the week.
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Page 25: Quick "How To" Operate The Spa - Manually
Quick “How To” Guide Operate the Spa—Manually 1. Press the “Pool/Spa” button to go to “spa-only” operation (right LED illuminated). In some cases, this may take more than one press of the button. 2. If the filter pump is not already on, press the “FILTER” button to turn it on. 3. -
Page 26: Start/Stop Superchlorination
Start/Stop Superchlorination (for external chlorinator) 1. Press the “MENU” button repeatedly until “Settings Menu” is displayed. 2. Press the “>” button repeatedly until “Super Chlorinate” is displayed. 3. The display will show whether superchlorination is “on” or “off”. 4. Press “+” or “-“ to toggle between “on” and “off”. Note: Once started, superchlorination will run for the programmed number of hours (Timers Menu/Super Chlorinate Hours) or until you manually turn it off. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting & Service Mode
• Pool VSC Comm -- If variable speed is selected for the Pool Filter and the Hayward VSC is not responding. • Pool VSC Err: x -- If variable speed is selected for the Pool Filter and the Hayward VSC is indicating and error. x is the same decimal error displayed by the VSC itself. -
Page 28: Diagnostic Menu
3200PPM Move to previous/next menu item Salt level of the pool is 3200. This is measured by the Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure when external chlorination is used. This display will be shown only if external chlorination is used and requires a Aqua Rite or Swimpure chlorine generator. -
Page 31: Warranty Ecommand 4 Warranty
To obtain warranty service or repair, please contact the place of purchase or the nearest Goldline authorized warranty service center. For more information on authorized service centers please contact the Hayward/Goldline Technical Service Support Center ( 61 Whitecap Road, North Kingstown RI, 02852) or visit the Goldline web site, www.goldlinecontrols.com. - Page 32 620 Division St. 092420A Elizabeth, NJ 07207 Copyright © 2008 Goldine Controls...