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- Page 1 Compool Cp3830 POOL-SPA CONTROL SYSTEM Installation & Operating Instructions 05/01/98 941-1010...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Compool Cp3830 Table of Contents Table of Contents ............1 Safety Notice. - Page 4 Compool Cp3830 SPC FNCT - Special Functions ........25 HI SPD - High Speed .
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Page 5: Safety Notice
Compool Cp3830 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. -
Page 6: Introduction
Compool Cp3830 Introduction Package Contents The CP3830/S system includes the following components. CP-3830 Control Panel (w/ cable) (1 qty.). LX-3830 Power Center (1 qty.). SNS-KIT3 Sensor Kit (1 qty.). - Page 7 Compool Cp3830 The CP3830/SL system includes the following components. CP-3830 Control Panel (w/ cable) (1 qty.). LX-3830L Power Center (1 qty.). SNS-KIT3 Sensor Kit (1 qty.).
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Page 8: Plumbing Requirements
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. Glazed solar panels require a drain valve (model HW-5B) to allow draining of panels. This prevents damage from overheating water. -
Page 9: Equipment Location
Compool Cp3830 panels. A solar booster pump should be used when distance to panels exceeds 200’, or panels are elevated higher than 25’. Plumb cleaner pump after the return valve to the pool return line. A Valve Actuator can be used to direct pool return water to a waterfall. This eliminates the need for an additional pump. -
Page 10: Installation
Compool Cp3830 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... -
Page 11: System Power
Compool Cp3830 System Power SUB-PANEL Lx3830 System Power provides power to the transformer. • To wire System Power At the Sub-panel, install a circuit breaker for System Power. The system draws less than 1 amp. Do not use a GFCI circuit breaker. -
Page 12: Equipment Power
Compool Cp3830 Equipment Power SUB-PANEL LINE 1 LINE 2 LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LINE 1 LINE 2 LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LINE 1 LINE 2 LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LINE 1 LINE 2 LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LINE 1 LINE 2... -
Page 13: Underwater Lights
Compool Cp3830 Underwater Lights SUB-PANEL LINE 1 LINE 2 LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LINE 1 LINE 2 LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LINE 1 LINE 2 LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LINE 1 LINE 2 LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LINE 1 LINE 2... -
Page 14: Low Voltage Wiring
Compool Cp3830 Low Voltage Wiring Power Center Circuit Board VLV2 VLV1 CONTROL WITH WITH JUMPERS VLV3 VLV2 COMBINED VALVES VLV1 VLV2 COMPOOL 11040A VLV3 PART# MOD-VLV3 TRANSFORMER CONNECTIONS SPA HEATER FLTR POOL FLTR AUX1 PRESSURE LIMIT CNTRL AUX2 THERMOSTAT AUX3... -
Page 15: Low Voltage Cables
Compool Cp3830 Low Voltage Cables Control Panel 6-conductor cable runs between the Control Panel and the Power Center. Heater Connections 2-conductor cable runs between the spa heater and the Power Center. 2-conductor cable runs between the pool heater and the Power Center. -
Page 16: Water Temperature Sensors
Compool Cp3830 Run 2-conductor cables from spa and pool heater to the Power Center. At the heaters, connect 2-conductor cable as instructed in heater installation manual. At the Power Center circuit board, connect 2-conductor cables to the GAS HEATERS terminals. -
Page 17: Freeze Temperature Sensor
Compool Cp3830 Freeze Temperature Sensor FREEZE SENSOR The Freeze Temperature Sensor measures air temperature at the equipment pad. • To wire the Freeze Temperature Sensor Install the sensor next to the Power Center. Run a 2-conductor cable from the sensor to the Power Center. -
Page 18: Control Panel
Compool Cp3830 Control Panel • To install the Control Panel Select a location inside the house or other weather-protected area to mount the Control Panel. The Control Panel should be installed at or below eye level. Remove backplate from Control Panel. Position backplate and mark the three mounting points. -
Page 19: Modular Crimping Tool
Compool Cp3830 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. -
Page 20: System Options
Compool Cp3830 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. -
Page 21: Multiple Control Panels
Compool Cp3830 POOL Activates pool filter pump. REM1 Activates AUX1 equipment. REM2 Activates AUX2 equipment. REM3 Activates AUX3 equipment REM4 Activates AUX4 equipment. REM5 Activates AUX5 equipment. REM6 Activates AUX6 equipment. Use labels provided to identify each button on the Spa-side Remote. -
Page 22: Valve Module
Compool Cp3830 VLV CNTRL socket and relay socket of choice. The system ships with the jumper connected between AUX VLV CNTRL and POOL SOL. Note To control more than three Valve Actuators, see Valve Module for details. Valve Module VLV1... -
Page 23: Solar Heating
Compool Cp3830 Solar Heating SPA SOLAR SENSOR POOL SOLAR SENSOR Each solar systems requires 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. -
Page 24: Two Speed Pool Filter Pump
Compool Cp3830 LXD) into Power Center. There are two ways to configure the spa 2-Speed filter pump. Automatic configuration. The system will run the filter pump in “low speed” during normal operation, but will automatically switch the pump to “high speed” for 5 minutes whenever the spa filter pump turns on. -
Page 25: Dimmer Relay
Compool Cp3830 To change spa command to pool heater, change the 2 jumpers, which are located at bottom of the Power Center circuit board. Move both jumpers to POOL HEAT position. • To install the Telephone Module Install the Telephone Module into the low voltage compartment of the Power Center. - Page 26 Compool Cp3830 Plug valve actuator cord into AUX VLV socket on Power Center circuit board. Connect a jumper wire between the AUX VLV CNTRL and the FLR CLN sockets. Turn on SPC FNCT configuration switch FLRCL located at the bottom of Power Center circuit board.
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Page 27: Configuration Switches
Compool Cp3830 Configuration Switches 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 HI SPD FREEZE SYST SPC FNCT After setting configuration switches, turn system power off for a few seconds. FREEZE Freeze settings are used to configure the following equipment. -
Page 28: Hi Spd - High Speed
Compool Cp3830 HI SPD - High Speed High Speed settings are used to configure the following equipment. SHEAT Activate high speed when spa heater is on. AUX2 Activate high speed when AUX2 is on. PHEAT Activate high speed when pool heater is on. -
Page 29: Operating Instructions
Compool Cp3830 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. -
Page 30: Equipment Status Lamps
Compool Cp3830 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 pool will turn off after 10 minutes. -
Page 31: Temperature Control
Compool Cp3830 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. -
Page 32: Fahrenheit/Celsius Key
Compool Cp3830 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. -
Page 33: Programming
Compool Cp3830 Programming Typically only the Pool and Spa keys (filtration) needs to be programmed. Other Equipment keys can be programmed the same way. • To program Pool filtration Press the Program key. Press the Pool key. Press the Hours/Minutes key to set the START TIME. -
Page 34: Programming A Once-Only
Compool Cp3830 Note If the RUN TIME is set for 24 hours, manually activated equipment will run continuously until manually turned off. Programming a Once-only The Once-only program is used to start the spa after a few hours, for example, you would like to have the spa start in 2 hours. -
Page 35: Calibration
Compool Cp3830 Calibration The temperature sensors, backwash, and floor cleaner valve can be adjusted in the calibration mode. Allow the spa and pool to run 5 minutes before calibrating the Water Temperature Sensors. • To calibrate equipment Press the Program key. - Page 36 Compool Cp3830 Enter number of minutes to backwash and press Spa Heat Source key. 10. Enter floor cleaner valve cycle time and press Spa Heat Source key. 11. Press the Program key to end. Note Solar, backwash, and floor cleaner valve adjustments are skipped if feature is not enabled.
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Page 37: Power Center
Compool Cp3830 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. -
Page 38: Hour Filter Override
Compool Cp3830 Caution Manual-activation of equipment from the Power Center, will override any of the built- in equipment interlocks and safety delay circuits. The S key turns on the Spa Filter Pump. The P key turns on the Pool Filter Pump. -
Page 39: System Options
Compool Cp3830 System Options Spa-side Remote The Spa-side Remote allows controlling your equipment from the spa. The light in the middle of the switch will turn on whenever the spa is on. The light will blink when the spa is being heated. -
Page 40: 2-Speed Spa Filter Pump Control
Compool Cp3830 2-speed Spa Filter Pump Control The 2-speed spa filter pump can be switched to high speed under the following conditions. Heater/Solar is on. AUX2 is on. Note When the 2-speed filter is turned on, it will start in high speed and automatically switch to low speed after 5 minutes. -
Page 41: Problem Solving
Compool Cp3830 Problem Solving Display shows “Err 1” If there is a fault with the spa or pool Water Temperature Sensor, the display will show “Err 1”. Check water sensor cable and connections. Replace Water Temperature Sensor (model TS-5L). Display shows “Err 2”... - Page 42 Compool Cp3830 Heat Source does not allow Solar At the Power Center circuit board, the SYST configuration switch SSOL or PSOL 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.
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Page 43: Warranty
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Page 44: Index
Compool Cp3830 Index 2-speed Pool Filter Pump Control 38 2-speed Spa Filter Pump Control 38 3 - Hour Filter Override 36 Adding Relays 10 Backwash Control 23 Calibration 33 Canceling Heater and Cleaner Protection 28 Canceling Programs 32 Cleaner Protection 28... - Page 45 Compool Cp3830 Power Center with built in Sub-panel 8 Power Center without built in Sub-panel 8 Problem Solving 39 Programming 30 Programming 31 Programming a Once-only 32 Programming a Time-out 31 Programming additional Run Times 31 Remote Control at Spa key 32...
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