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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

EasyTouch

®

 8 and 4

Pool and Spa Control System

(with optional IntelliChlor

Electronic Chlorine Generator)

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for EasyTouch 4

Page 1: ...ORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS EasyTouch 8 and 4 Pool and Spa Control System with optional IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...demarks and disclaimers EasyTouch IntelliChlor IntelliFlo QuickTouch and the Pentair Water Pool and Spa logo are trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc disclaims proprietary interest in marks and names of others P N 520583...

Page 3: ...ting the EasyTouch Load Center 9 Removing Electrical Conduit Knockouts 10 Installing Conduit and Wire to the EasyTouch Load Center 11 EasyTouch Motherboard Connections 13 Accessing the EasyTouch Motherboard 14 Installing Auxiliary Relays 15 Installing Valve Actuators 16 Installing and Connecting Temperature Sensors 17 Water Temperature Sensor 17 Ambient Air Temperature Freeze Protection Sensor 17 ...

Page 4: ...nd NOTICE and comply with the information Be alert to the potential hazard Ensure to read and comply with all of the warnings and cautions in this manual WARNING Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution This product must be installed by a licensed electrician or qualified pool service persons Installations must comply with The National Electric Code NEC or Canadian Electrical Code CEC All applica...

Page 5: ...eration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Instruction to user The IntelliChlor device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed t...

Page 6: ... conductors supplying this equipment no smaller than 12 AWG or 3 3 mm The bonding lug s provided on this unit are intended to connect a minimum of one No 8 AWG for US installation and two No 6 AWG for Canadian installations solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment metal enclosures or electrical equipment metal water pipe or conduit within 5 feet 1 5 m of the unit 5 The elec...

Page 7: ... Pool and spa Control System Installation Guide this manual Optional Equipment IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Electrolytic Cell model IC20 P N 520554 or IC40 P N 520555 IntelliChlor User s Guide P N 520589 About this manual Use the information in this manual for installing the EasyTouch 8 or 4 Control System kit contents For EasyTouch system operating instructions refer to the EasyTouc...

Page 8: ...r pages 6 9 Review high voltage Load center connections see page 6 Prepare and install the EasyTouch load center at the equipment pad AC power for the EasyTouch load center must be provided from the main panel located at the house Remove EasyTouch load center knockouts install conduit and wire to EasyTouch load center pages 10 11 Install Auxiliary Relays and Valve Actuators pages 15 16 Install aux...

Page 9: ... spa is to be constructed in concrete special provision should be made at this time for the installation of the Spa Side remote control Select a convenient location in the deck or above water level in the spa wall where the Spa Side remote will not be submerged by the spa water and install a 6 in to 12 in length of one inch PVC pipe to provide a receptacle for the Spa Side remote The pipe should b...

Page 10: ...0 ft or the panels are elevated higher than 25 ft Glazed solar panels require a drain valve model HW 5B to allow draining of the panels This prevents damage from overheating water Install a drain valve at the solar feed line and connect to the pool fill line SCG systems only IntelliChlor cell with check valve between the heater and valves Refer to IntelliChlor User s Guide P N 520589 page 4 for pl...

Page 11: ...5 EasyTouch Load Center Installation Guide Recommended Hydraulic Schematic for Single Body System INTELLICHLOR 2 INTELLICHLOR ...

Page 12: ...ol equipment house or other enclosure Before choosing the final location for the EasyTouch load center consider the length of the wires and valve wires that have to be connected to the enclosure Make sure to consider cable lengths for the sensors to the EasyTouch load center location The Air Temperature Sensor cable is 3 feet long and the Water Temperature Sensor is 25 feet long Mount the EasyTouc...

Page 13: ... Panel Auxiliary 2 Speed Pump 1 8 relay locations Low voltage raceway Air and water temperature sensors motorized valves indoor control panel spa side remote and wireless antenna System transformer Spring latch 2x Enclosure door removal screw Low voltage circuit breakers Enclosure front door 1 and conduit knockouts lower and rear for high voltage output Ground bonding lug 1 conduit knockout lower ...

Page 14: ...he front door from the hinges 4 Remove the screws securing the high voltage cover panel Remove the cover panel from the enclosure 5 Proceed with Mounting the EasyTouch Load Center page 9 Removing Electrical Conduit Knockouts page 10 Installing Conduit and Wire to the EasyTouch Load Center page 11 EasyTouch Motherboard Connections page 13 Accessing the EasyTouch motherboard page 14 6 After electric...

Page 15: ...anchors are being used support the EasyTouch load center enclosure in position horizontally level and square against the surface and mark the bracket hole pattern on the wall 2 Secure the enclosure with three 3 screws in the top and lower mounting bracket holes If using wall anchors drill and set the anchors and secure the enclosure with screws EasyTouch Load Center front view with front door and ...

Page 16: ...ckouts sizes are 1 and It is recommended to use 1 conduit for the main AC power conductors The 1 AC power conduit knockouts are located directly under the main enclosure circuit breaker The EasyTouch load center enclosure must be located a minimum of 5 ft from the inside wall of pool or spa Remove the enclosure conduit knockouts as needed Low voltage raceway has three holes located on the left sid...

Page 17: ...AVOID AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD Do not connect the power source conductors to the EasyTouch load center circuit breaker until all electrical connections for all loads heaters pumps motorized valves and lights etc have been completed Use the one of the three low voltage raceway 3 4 holes located on the underside of the enclosure for the temperature sensor wires see page 17 For the AC power wire into the...

Page 18: ...nt view with front door and high voltage panel removed Three 4 AWG wires from main power supply circuit breaker at house 14 minimum to 6 maximum AWG wires for relays and other equipment depending on load Installing Conduit and Wire to the EasyTouch Load Center Continued ...

Page 19: ...tage connections to switch the filter pump heater auxiliary relays motorized valves and connections for temperature sensors EasyTouch Indoor Control Panel and iS4 Spa Side remote To access the motherboard refer to Accessing the EasyTouch Motherboard on page 14 Indoor Control Panel Wireless RF Transceiver QuickTouch IntelliFlo 4 IntelliChlor SOLAR BOOSTER PUMP or AUX EXTRA EasyTouch Motherboard Con...

Page 20: ... screws securing from the top edge of the control panel 2 Fold down the control panel to access the rear of the motherboard for the electrical connections 3 Proceed with Installing Auxiliary Relays page 15 Installing the Valve Actuator page 16 Installing and Connecting Temperature Sensors page 17 Connecting the Heater Thermostat page 18 4 After electrical connections have be completed close the co...

Page 21: ... relays 2 Route the relay cable plug up through the holes into the low voltage compartment to the motherboard 3 Insert the relay plug into one of the two pin sockets on the motherboard For motherboard connection details refer to EasyTouch Motherboard Connections on page 13 For wiring details refer to the EasyTouch System Wiring Diagram on page 23 Note Install the optional Two Speed Pump relay P N ...

Page 22: ...y to the motherboard 5 Connect the valve actuator cable plug into the INTAKE suction or RETURN three pin sockets on right side of the motherboard for more information see Item 2 and 3 of Plumbing requirements on page 3 For motherboard connection details refer to EasyTouch Motherboard Connections on page 13 For wiring details refer to EasyTouch System Wiring Diagram on page 23 Note If applicable mo...

Page 23: ... Air Temperature Freeze Protection Sensor To install the air sensor 1 Mount the sensor in the open air in a shaded area away from air conditioners During the winter months to avoid freeze damage to pool and spa equipment mount the air sensor in a shaded area to assure proper temperature readings 2 Route the wire through the low voltage raceway to the motherboard 3 Fasten the cable to the plumbing ...

Page 24: ... HEATER two screw terminals J19 on the motherboard For wiring details refer to EasyTouch System Wiring Diagram on page 23 3 At the heater connect the wires in accordance with heater manufacturer s instructions For older heaters without instructions for remote operation connect the wires to the Fireman s switch connections in series with the thermostat pressure switch and other safety switches 4 Do...

Page 25: ...ower cable to EasyTouch load center To connect the IntelliChlor power cable to the EasyTouch load center 1 Align the four pins of the IntelliChlor cell power connector with the socket on the bottom of the EasyTouch load center enclosure and insert the connector into the socket 2 Rotate the socket nut until it locks the connector in place Do not over tighten the nut hand tighten only Connector sock...

Page 26: ...in power to the EasyTouch load center 1 Switch the power off to the EasyTouch load center 2 Unlatch the two front door latches and open the front door 3 Remove the two retaining screws from the high voltage panel and remove the panel 4 Rewire the Transformer and filter for 115 VAC as shown in the 115 VAC wiring diagram below 5 Install the high voltage panel and secure it with the two retaining scr...

Page 27: ... center Testing Valve Actuators and Filter Pump Use the following steps to test the valve actuators CVA24T for proper rotation To test the valve actuators and pump 1 Power up the EasyTouch load center 2 Press the Mode button on the main control panel The display shows SERVICE 3 Press the Valve V button to select POOL 4 Press the Filter Pump F button to activate the filter pump Water will be remove...

Page 28: ...eshooting IntelliChlor m e l b o r P e s u a C e l b i s s o P n o i t c A e v i t c e r r o C s i D E L r e w o p r o l h C i l l e t n I e h T s i D E L r e w o p e h T n o t o n h c u o T y s a E e h t n o d e t a c o l l e n a p l o r t n o c r e t n e C d a o L n e p o s i r e t n e C d a o L h c u o T y s a E n i e s u F e h t n i d e t a c o l e s u f C A e h t t e s e R l e n a p l o r t n...

Page 29: ...23 EasyTouch Load Center Installation Guide EasyTouch System Wiring Diagram ...

Page 30: ...d model IC 40 Cell P N 520555 for pools up to 40 000 U S gallons 151 liters iS4 Four function spa side remote Spa wall or deck mounted Load Center Metal enclosure with power relays transformer and circuit breakers Used for distributing power for controlling EasyTouch Systems Also known as the sub panel Low Voltage Compartment Top compartment of EasyTouch load center for all low voltage wiring Low ...

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