Colorado time systems System 6, Руководство пользователя

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71- Appendix A: Maintenance
an ohmmeter should not be trusted. We recommend that they be sent in for evaluation and
possible replacement. Defective buttons can generally be repaired at the factory.
4) Touch the pad. If the pad is working properly, the tester reads full scale or an ohmmeter reads
less than 100 ohms. Be sure the battery in your touchpad meter or ohmmeter is properly charged.
A weak battery yields inaccurate readings.
Touchpad Pressure
A touchpad is essentially a switch in a waterproof container. To prevent the pad from floating,
most of the air is removed at the factory. Three general rules for touchpad inflation apply:
1) Touchpads should not be over inflated because they will float away from the edge of the pool.
A punctured touchpad allows air to enter during storage and must be returned to the factory for
service.
2) Touchpads should not be under inflated. A properly inflated pad has a slight air bubble inside
the pad at the water line.
3) Pad inflation should need to be adjusted only very rarely.
Wiring Systems
Colorado Time Systems use two types of wiring systems: cable harness and in-deck wiring.
Refer to the appropriate section below for your type of wiring system.
Cable Harness
The cable harness is simply a multi-conductor cable that runs across the pool deck. The most
common problems with cables are corroded connectors. Cleaning solves most problems. Refer to
the connector cleaning instructions earlier in this chapter.
If suspected cable problems persist after cleaning the connectors, use a voltmeter to test the
cable. Plug the suspect cable into the System 6 as described in chapter 2 and turn on your System
6. Insert the voltmeter test leads into each touchpad and button position on the cable, taking care
to observe the polarity of each connector. The voltmeter should read 5 volts. If all cable
connectors are okay, the touchpad or button is defective. Refer to the Finish System section for
more information.
In-Deck Wiring
Check an in-deck wiring system using the same procedure as outlined above for cable harnesses.
Most in-deck wiring system problems are found at the wall plate connectors. Inspect the
connectors and clean or replace as necessary.