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Safety • Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision. • Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment. • People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub.
Multi-Wave PE653-PE953 Installation Guide Section 1: System Overview The Intermatic Multi-Wave Pool/Spa PE653RC Wireless Control System brings wireless control to a new level of simplicity and affordability. The following features make the system distinctive: • Easy to Use — with simple, push button controls and a clear, easy-to-read display panel •...
Water Temperature Sensor (PA122) The Intermatic Water Sensor (PA122) monitors both pool and spa water temperature, depending on the position of the diverter valves. Installation is necessary for the thermostatic control to work. The sensor can be ordered separately.
Two: Plumbing and Wiring Examples Section 2: Plumbing Examples The following diagrams show several plumbing and wiring examples of installations for pool and spa that share a single filter pump, filter, and heater. If you are installing a pool only or spa only, these diagrams will not apply.
Three: PE653 Receiving Device Installation Section 3: Installing and Wiring the PE653 Receiving Device To avoid fire, shock, or death, turn off power at circuit breaker and test that power is off before wiring. • Read instructions completely before installation and retain for future reference. •...
Three: PE653 Receiving Device Installation Upper Terminal Connections Water Sensor (PA122) Solar Sensor (PA122) Air Sensor (178PA28A) Remote Antenna Connector Local Antenna Connector Serial Connection (RS485) NOTE: Observe polarity when connecting pump manufacturer’s cable to the Serial connection. Figure 3-3 PE653 Master Control Center Upper Terminal identification Installation Instructions To avoid fire, shock, or death, turn off power at circuit breaker and test that power is off before wiring.
It must be installed for the thermostat control to work. Power must be disconnected when connecting the temp sensor. Only an Intermatic Sensor will work with this controller. Follow these directions to install and mount the water temperature sensor.
Verify that the Actuators are correctly synchronized with your installation. Fireman’s Switch Connection The Intermatic Multi-Wave Control System is capable of controlling most heaters or heat pumps in the market today. Circuit number 5 in the PE653 is configured to control the heater using the 24 VAC thermostatic circuitry.
Do not disconnect high limit or pressure switches. Turn the heater toggle switch on, and the heater thermostat(s) to max. When connecting an Intermatic PE653 to a Pentair Figure 3-31 — Heater, Pentair requires that you install the low Pentair Heater wiring connected to PE653 voltage thermostat wires in conduit separate from ANY line voltage wires.
NOTE: If the word FAILURE instead of SUCCESSFUL appears at the bottom of the screen during any of the following steps, repeat the programming procedure. If the delete still fails, try replacing the batteries in the Hand-Held. If the problem persists, contact Intermatic Customer Service.
NOTE: If the word FAILURE appears at the bottom of the screen during any of the following steps instead of SUCCESSFUL, repeat the programming procedure, or try replacing the batteries in the Hand-Held Controller. If the problem persists, contact Intermatic Customer Service.
Four: Programming the PE953 Hand-Held Controller Press and release the <2> function button to select CALIBRATE TEMPS. The screen refreshes, as shown. Using POOL as an example, press the <1> function button to calibrate the POOL temperature setting. The screen displays only the POOL setting, as shown.
Four: Programming the PE953 Hand-Held Controller Setting the Time of Day This procedure sets the clock displayed on the Hand-Held’s screen. You can set the time from either the PE653 or VARSPD INT variable pump screens (as shown). Press and hold the <P/S>...
<ENTER> button to cancel the reset. Configuring the Freeze Temperature (optional) If the system has an optional Intermatic Freeze Sensor (178PA28A), you can set the temperature where the heater turns on to protect the pool. If necessary, press and release any button on the Hand-Held Controller to wake it from sleep.
Four: Programming the PE953 Hand-Held Controller Configuring for a Variable Speed Pump (optional) If a variable-speed pump has been installed for the filter and cleaner pump functions, the Hand-Held Controller can be toggled between the PE653 screen and this variable speed control screen (VARSPD INT) by pressing and releasing the <ENTER>...
Receiving Device, using the original screws. Labeling the Hand-Held Controller Intermatic provides a sheet of peel-and-stick labels to use in identifying the five buttons on the Hand-Held Controller. When installation is complete and the system has been programmed, apply the appropriate stickers to guide the owner in using the system. For additional stickers, contact Intermatic Inc., at 815-675-7000.
Five: Everyday Use of the PE953 Hand-Held Controller Controlling the PE653 Receiving Device To control settings configured with the PE653 Receiving Device Press and release any button on the Hand-Held Controller to wake it from sleep. (The unit goes to sleep to conserve battery life when it has been idle for 60 seconds.) Press the <ENTER>...
Five: Everyday Use of the PE953 Hand-Held Controller When you have selected the right letter or number, press the <P/S> button to move right to the next character. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until you have completed the renaming. Press the <ENTER>...
Five: Everyday Use of the PE953 Hand-Held Controller Manually Turning Equipment On and Off At the Receiving Device For service purposes, the five circuits and / or the pool/spa actuators can be operated manually at the PE653 Receiving Device. Simply press any of the circuit buttons on the PE653 Receiving Device to toggle between ON and OFF.
SECONDARY controllers cannot add or remove devices from the network in the Intermatic Multi-Wave system — they can only control devices on the network. You can tell the status of a Hand-Held from the VER (version) code at the top right corner of the display on the programming screens: the letter “P”...
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Six: Advanced Features On the Primary Hand-Held used to set up and configure the network, press and release the <3> button to select SEND NET AND CONFG. On the new Hand-Held you are adding to the network, follow Steps 1-3, then press and release the <4>...
Six: Advanced Features Including the PE953 Controller into a non-Multi-Wave (other manufacturer’s) network. The PE953 is a Z-Wave compliant device that may be included into networks created by other manufacturer’s Z-Wave compliant controllers. To include the PE953 into another manufacturer’s controller network: Activate the 3rd party controller’s Controller Replication function to transmit network information to the PE953 according to that controller manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: If you are seeing the word FAILURE at the bottom of the screen, carefully repeat the procedure. If the problem persists, contact Intermatic Customer Service. For assistance with any non-Intermatic devices, you may need to contact that manufacturer’s customer support department.
FAILURE at the bottom of the screen, carefully repeat the procedure. If the problem persists, contact Intermatic Customer Service. Repeat this procedure for all other Z-Wave home control devices that are to be part of the network.
Seven: Programming for Use with Z-Wave Devices Renaming a Scene As supplied, the PE953 screen displays the names of the five scenes as SCENE 1, SCENE 2, etc. You can rename the scenes so they better describe their actual function, making the system easier to use.
Seven: Programming for Use with Z-Wave Devices Press the button on the Z-Wave device for resetting the device (refer to the manufacturer’s instructions). The screen displays WORKING followed by SUCCESSFUL. The device is now removed from the network. Press the <ENTER>...
Seven: Programming for Use with Z-Wave Devices Removing Z-Wave Devices from an Association If necessary, press and release any button on the Hand-Held Controller to wake it from sleep. If the screen is not displaying LEARN MODE, press and hold the <P/S> and <ENTER> buttons at the same time to put the device into programming mode.
NOTE: If the word FAILURE instead of SUCCESSFUL appears at the bottom of the screen during any of the following steps, repeat the programming procedure, then try replacing the batteries in the Hand-Held. If the problem persists, contact Intermatic Customer Service. If necessary, press and release any button on the Hand-Held Controller to wake it from sleep.
SET TIME under the time display. Up/Down Arrow buttons to set the correct time. Use the ENTER Key to return to the main PE653 main Press the screen. Refer to page 46 for additional help. Contact Intermatic support services. Providing a brighter solution.™...
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Nine: Checking Out and Verifying the System What to do If it doesn’t work Reference/Procedure Verify that the PE953 Review the Section Carry the PE953 Hand-Held Controller to several parts Hand-Held Controller will covering “Testing Z-Wave of the area from which commands might be sent to the communicate with the PE653 Reception”...
Ten: Troubleshooting Section 10: Troubleshooting After you have completed installation and programming, make sure the system is working OK by completing the procedures listed below. Later on, if problems develop in using the system, going over these same procedures will help you troubleshoot the problem. This section will help you troubleshoot the following problems: •...
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Ten: Troubleshooting Problem What to do Reference/Procedure The circuit breaker for the Confirm that the system is Press any release any button on the PE953 Hand-held pump trips every time that programmed for a 2-speed Controller to wake it up. the Pump turns ON.
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Ten: Troubleshooting Problem What to do Reference/Procedure The PE653 Device appears to Power down the PE653 Turn OFF the AC power to the PE653 by turning OFF be ‘LOCKED UP”. device to reset. the breaker that feeds terminals 1 & 2 on the device. Turn the AC power back ON.
Primary Controller — The controller used to set up your devices or network. This can be a tabletop or handheld remote controller or it can be software. NOTE: In the Intermatic Pool & Spa system, only the Primary Controller can be used to add or remove devices from a network.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTICE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Intermatic Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;...
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY If, within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this product fails due to defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or replace it, as its sole option, free of charge. This warranty is extended to the original household purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to: (a) damage to units caused by accident, dropping, or abuse in handling, acts of God, or any negligent use;...
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