P/N
241417
Rev 4
Effective: 12-04-12
Replaces: 10-07-11
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Pool Common
(BLK/ORN)
Spa Common
(ORN/BLK)
24VAC HOT
(BLU)
7-PIN Remote
Wiring Connector
REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
CAUTION: Before installing remote controls to the AFT thermostat model heaters, read the following:
The digital thermostat model is remote-ready in most cases. The digital liquid crystal display (LCD) shows the actual pool
temperature, operating status, and service codes (See examples below). The touch pad on the control panel allows you
to select the desired pool or spa temperature. It also indicates when a remote system is controlling the heater by display-
ing
Remote
in the display. When connecting the heater to a remote system, identify whether it is a two- or three-wire re-
mote system. Select the appropriate instruction listed below to properly install the remote to the heater.
OFF Mode
Heating in the POOL Mode
Heating in the SPA Mode
Remote Mode
REMOTE OPERATION
The AFT model heaters are equipped with the ability to work
with external remote controls. The supplied 7-pin remote
wiring connector supplies power out to either a toggle switch
or the switch contacts of a third party remote. The remote
works by either making or breaking the circuit created by the
remote wiring. Typically, a remote does not supply power to
the heater, it only provides a switching function to turn the
heater On or Off.
If your remote is supplying its own volt-
age to the heater, it will not work with this heater and
may damage the digital circuit board.
For operation of the heater using the onboard thermostatic
controls with a time clock, see the “Time Clock / Fireman’s
Switch” section.
ACTIVATING THE REMOTE
To activate or deactivate the remote function, follow these
steps:
Note:
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage can be caused by direct or in-
direct contact with the wiring or circuit board. When one walks to the heater
area, an electrostatic charge accumulates on the body. Contact of a finger
allows the body to discharge, possibly causing device damage. This dam-
age can be limited if the service person discharges himself, following ESD
preventive/removal practices, and holds on to the heater enclosure for 5 sec-
onds before proceeding.
Press and hold the UP and DOWN arrow buttons for 3 to 5
seconds.
NOTE: When in remote operation, the keypad mode and
temp buttons are disabled.
The second line of the display will alternate even when the
unit is off (“No Demand”).
