Compool Cp3810 Safety Notice Important Safety Instructions When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read and follow all instructions. To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
Compool Cp3810 Introduction Package Contents The CP3810/S system includes the following components. CP-3810 Control Panel (w/ cable) (1 qty.). LX-3810 Power Center (1 qty.). SNS-KIT2 Sensor Kit (1 qty.).
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Compool Cp3810 The CP3810/SL system includes the following components. CP-3810 Control Panel (w/ cable) (1 qty.). LX-3810L Power Center (1 qty.). SNS-KIT2 Sensor Kit (1 qty.).
Compool Cp3810 Plumbing Requirements VACUUM RELIEF FREEZE SOLAR CONTROL PANEL POWER CENTER SENSOR SENSOR PUMP INTAKE FILTER FILTER PUMP HEATER BLOWER LIGHT VACUUM RELIEF FREEZE SOLAR CONTROL PANEL POWER CENTER SENSOR SENSOR SOLAR PUMP FILTER FILTER PUMP HEATER CLEANER PUMP...
Center. Use sweep elbows for turns. Plumb solar feed and return lines between the filter and heater. Install 3-port solar valve at the feed line. Use Compool solar valve (model SOL-2T), to allow automatic draining of panels. Systems with separate main drain and skimmer lines can use a 3-port valve to balance the flow.
Compool Cp3810 Installation High Voltage Wiring Power Center with built in Sub-panel At the equipment pad, mount the Power Center within 15’ of all the equipment. Provide power from the Main- panel (located at the house) to Power Center. Power Center without built in Sub-panel...
-or- stay off for three hours. This overrides the programming of Filter Pump the Cp3810 indoor controller on a one-time basis. The same procedure can be used on the other equipment keys 1-6. Auto...
-or- stay off for three hours. Filter LOAD 2 This overrides the programming of Pump the Cp3810 indoor controller on a one-time basis. The same procedure can be used on the other equipment LINE 1 keys 1-6. Instructions:...
-or- stay off for three hours. LOAD 2 This overrides the programming of Filter Pump the Cp3810 indoor controller on a one-time basis. The same procedure can be used on the other equipment LINE 1 keys 1-6. Instructions:...
Compool Cp3810 Low Voltage Cables Control Panel 6-conductor cable runs between the Control Panel and the Power Center. Heater Connection 2-conductor cable runs between the heater and the Power Center. Water Temperature Sensor 2-conductor cable runs between the Water Temperature Sensor and the Power Center.
Compool Cp3810 Water Temperature Sensor WATER SENSOR The Water Temperature Sensor measures pool and spa temperature. • To wire the Water Temperature Sensor Select a convenient location to mount the sensor between the filter pump and filter. Drill a 5/16 inch diameter hole in the pipe and insert the sensor.
Compool Cp3810 making connections, cut off stripped ends of cable. Insert the 2 wires to be connected into the connector and squeeze the connector with pliers. Two extra connectors are included. Caution Do not strip wires. At the Power Center circuit board, connect sensor wires to FRZ SENS screw terminals.
Compool Cp3810 Modular Crimping Tool The Crimping Tool is required to attach modular connectors to the Hookup Cable. The tool may be purchased from a pool supply store (model TOOL-6). If purchasing from an electrical supply store, verify it is designed to crimp 6-position connectors.
Compool Cp3810 System Options Spa-side Remote The Spa-side Remote is typically installed in the tile-line of the spa. See Plumbing Requirements for details. • To install the Spa-side Remote When spa construction is completed, cut back the 1.5” dia. pvc pipe flush to the tile.
Compool Cp3810 Note To control more than three Valve Actuators, see Valve Module for details. Valve Module VLV1 VLV2 WITH WITH VLV2 VLV3 VLV1 VLV2 VLV3 COMPOOL 11040A MOD-VLV3 The Valve Module (model MOD-VLV3) allows the system to control three additional Valve Actuators.
Compool Cp3810 Solar Heating SOLAR SENSOR Solar systems require the following additional equipment, a Solar Temperature Sensor (model TS-5L), a Valve Actuator (model CVA-24T), and a solar valve (model SOL-2T). • To install solar equipment Discard clamp included with sensor kit. For unglazed panels, fasten sensor next to solar panels.
Compool Cp3810 during these conditions, it is necessary to adjust the HI SPD program switch, which is located at bottom of the Power Center circuit board. Connect RLY-LXD relay control wire into 2SPD relay socket. Manual configuration. The system will run the filter pump in “low speed” during normal filter operation, but will switch the pump to “high speed”...
Compool Cp3810 Program the backwash interval and duration times at the Control Panel. See Calibration for details. Floor Cleaner Valve The Floor Cleaner Valve is designed to control a dual zone floor cleaning system. The Floor Cleaner Valve can be programmed to rotate once every 1-99 minutes while the filter pump is on.
Compool Cp3810 Configuration Switches 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 FREEZE SYST SPEC FUNCT HI SPD After setting configuration switches, turn system power off for a few seconds. FREEZE Freeze settings are used to configure the following equipment.
Compool Cp3810 HIGH Activate high speed when spa or pool is on. Activate high speed when heater is on. AUX1 Activate high speed when AUX1 is on. SOLR Activate high speed when solar is on. System Start-up • To perform initial start-up At the Power Center, press the Auto/Service key to select Service mode.
Compool Cp3810 Operating Instructions Control Panel Installed at a convenient location inside the house, the Control Panel provides complete control of all the equipment associated with your swimming pool and spa. The system comes with one Control Panel, however additional Control Panels may be added as needed.
Compool Cp3810 A solid OFF indicates the equipment is off. A blinking ON indicates the cleaner is in a safety delay mode. The cleaner will turn on in 5 minutes. A blinking OFF indicates the heater is in a cool down mode. The spa or pool will turn off after 10 minutes.
Compool Cp3810 Temperature Control Located behind the left door of the Control Panel is the Temperature Control area. Heating choices are selected using the following keys. Heat Source key To select heating method, press the Heat Source key through the different heating options.
Compool Cp3810 Fahrenheit/Celsius key Located behind the right-door of the Control Panel is the Temp. Display key. Press this key to select Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display. Programming Behind the right door of the Control Panel are the keys used to Program equipment.
Compool Cp3810 Programming Typically only the L key (filtration) needs to be programmed. Other Equipment keys can be programmed the same way. • To program filtration Press the Program key. Press the L key. Press the Hours/Minutes key to set the START TIME.
Compool Cp3810 Follow Programming example, set START TIME to 0:00 hours. Set RUN TIME to the number of Hour/Minutes before equipment should Time-out. Note If the RUN TIME is set for 24 hours, manually activated equipment will run continuously until manually turned off.
Compool Cp3810 Calibration The temperature sensors, backwash, and floor cleaner valve can be adjusted in the calibration mode. Allow pool to run 5 minutes before calibrating the Water Temperature Sensor. • To calibrate equipment Press the Program key. Press the Spa Heat Source key.
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Compool Cp3810 Note Solar, backwash, and floor cleaner valve adjustments are skipped if feature is not enabled. Tips for calibrating the temperature sensors Water Sensor Let the pool run for 5 minutes to allow water temperature sensor to accurately pickup current pool water temperature.
Compool Cp3810 Power Center Equipment keys Located at the equipment pad, the Power Center provides manual-override capability of your equipment. Caution To prevent water damage, close Power Center door after use. The Auto/Service key toggles the Power Center between the following modes.
Compool Cp3810 The P key turns on the Filter Pump. Keys 1-6 activate auxiliary equipment. Activates the Heater and Solar. 3 - Hour Filter Override It is possible to override the daily equipment operating cycles, and manually activate (or deactivate) the filter pump and any of the 6 auxiliary circuits for a 3-Hour period. This is particularly useful when adding chemicals to the pool.
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Compool Cp3810 To activate the Heat Boost, press the designated button. The light will blink during the 5-minute cycle to indicate that the spa is being heated. If you wish to turn the heater off at any time during this 5-minute cycle, press the Heat Boost button again. The light will stop blinking to indicate...
Compool Cp3810 System Options Telephone Module The Telephone Module allows controlling the spa or pool with a phone. To operate from inside the home, pick up the hand set and press 772 or 487, listen for confirming beeps. To operate from outside the home, call the home phone number. The Telephone Module answers the call after 6 rings (if no other device answers the phone first) and confirms with 5 beeps.
Compool Cp3810 Problem Solving Display shows “Err 1” If there is a fault with the Water Temperature Sensor, the display will show “Err 1”. Check sensor cable and connections. Replace Water Temperature Sensor (model TS-5L). Display shows “Err 2” If there is a fault with the Solar Temperature Sensor, the display will show “Err 2”.
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Compool Cp3810 Heat Source does not allow Solar At the Power Center circuit board, the SPEC FNCT configuration switch SOLR needs to be turned on. See Configuration Switches for details. Solar heating stops too soon Verify solar temperature is calibrated correctly. See Calibration for details.
Compool Cp3810 Index 2-speed Filter Pump Control 36 3 - Hour Filter Override 34 Adding Relays 10 Backwash Control 21 Calibration 31 Canceling Heater and Cleaner Protection 26 Canceling Programs 30 Cleaner Protection 26 Configuration Switches 23 Control Panel 15...
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Compool Cp3810 Problem Solving 37 Programming 28 Programming 29 Programming a Once-only 30 Programming a Time-out 29 Programming additional Run Times 29 Remote Control key 30 Safety Notice 3 Sensor Status 34 Setting the Time of Day 30 Solar Booster Pump Control 20...
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