Zodiac ePump, Installation And Operation Manual

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Section 2. Installation of the
ePump™ Controller
2.1 Introduction
This document provides general instructions to
install the controller for use with the Zodiac ePump™
variable speed pump. The controller can be mounted to
an electrical gang box (single, double, or triple) or to a
flat wall.
The instructions have been written with safety
as the priority, and must be followed exactly. Read
through the instructions completely before starting the
procedure.
Please note, the ePump™ Controller can not be
used in conjunction with a Jandy PDA or OneTouch™
Controller.
2.2 The Controller Panel
The controller panel provides both timed and
manual speed controls for the Zodiac ePump™ Variable
Speed Pump.
Four speed presets are directly available on the
panel, while four (4) additional presets may be accessed
via the
MENU key.
The up and down keys are used to adjust the
pump speed. The speed is saved as it is adjusted. No
further action is required to save the new speed setting
after adjustment. The selected speed can be saved and
assigned to one of the speed buttons.
Figure 1. Zodiac ePump™ Variable Speed Pump
Controller Panel
As shown in Figure 1, preset speed "

" is
assigned to the "eStar" feature. Hence, it is intended
to be assigned an energy-efficient filtration speed, as
determined by the installer.
2.3 The Controller Components
The ePump™ controller assembly (See Figure 2)
contains the following components:
1. ePump™ Controller
2. Mounting Gasket
3. Backplate
4. Round Seal
5. Six (6) Screws
Additional materials are required for the
installation of the controller and must be supplied by the
installer:
1. A cable to connect the pump to the remotely
mounted controller, minimum size of 22
AWG (Zodiac part number WCABLE). This
cable will need to have four (4) conductors
and be able to handle 24V control signals.
This cable should be rated for the particular
installation (for example: outdoor, UV resistant,
direct burial, etc.) and should conform to
all applicable codes and regulations. (A
suitable cable is included in the FloPro Series
ePump™.)
2. A minimum of two (2) fasteners to mount the
controller back plate to a wall or electrical box.
The fasteners should be suitable for the surface
where the controller is to be remotely mounted.
2.4 Installation of the Backplate onto an
Electrical Box
CAUTION
Do not expose the user interface to direct sunlight. Too
much direct sunlight will darken the LCD screen, and it
will no longer be readable.
1. Turn off the pump at the control panel.
2. Turn off all electrical power to the pump at
the main junction box or at the circuit breaker
providing electrical power to the pump.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off all switches and the main breaker in the ePump™
electrical circuit before starting the procedure. Failure to
comply may cause a shock hazard resulting in severe
personal injury or death.