System Start-Up; Check Electronics; System Test; Testing The Auxiliary Relays - Intellitouch Pool and Spa Control System Installation Manual

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System Start-Up

The following information describes basic start-up procedures. For more detailed troubleshooting
information, refer to the IntelliTouch Systems User's Guide (P/N 520102) . Before you power up the
Power/Load Center check the following:

Check Electronics

Check that the following plugs are seated correctly on the Personality board:
• Relay connectors - FLTR PUMP - AUX1 - AUX10
• Temperature sensors connectors WATER, SOLAR, AIR
• Transformer wire harness J2 attached to the Personality board.
• Heater control connector ELEC HTR or two-wire screw terminal.
Refer to Summary Installation Steps (page 8) and Power/Load System Wiring Diagrams, page 25
and 26.

System Test

The following describes how to test the Outdoor Control Panel to activate the heater, valves and
pumps. This test assumes that all system equipment has been properly installed and connected to
the Power/Load Center.
Testing Valve Actuators and Pumps
Use the following steps to test the valve actuators (CVA24T) for proper rotation. For Outdoor Control
Panel System i5, i7+3, i9+3 (shared equipment).
To test the valve actuators and pump:
1. Power up the Power/Load Center.
2. Press the SYSTEM CONTROL button on the Outdoor Control Panel until the SERVICE light
is on. .
3. Press the V (Valve) button to select POOL.
4. Press the F (Filter Pump) button to activate the filter pump. Water will be removed from the
pool and returned to the pool.
5. Set both valve actuators (CVA-24T) for suction and return. Use the toggle switch on the rear
of the CVA-24 to withdraw and return water from the pool.
Note: With the filter pump operating, if the water is not being removed and returned to the
pool, it may be necessary to reverse the RETURN with VLV A (or VLV B) plugs on the
Personality board.

Testing the auxiliary relays

Affix the auxiliary relay labels to the appropriate buttons on the Outdoor Control Panel. If necessary,
write the function on the control panel.
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Toggle the filter pump, each auxiliary circuit, heater and solar and verify the function. Press
the SYSTEM CONTROL button to set the system in "AUTO" mode when done.
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