SpaPilot Manual
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1. Percentage Da 24 ho output displayed agis er 0 to 100 0000 Reversing 2 4 or 8 hours If Boost 6 SIE is 1870 EUH WAI active the blue LED ae Configuration Mode 0 24 hours ziiciH Boost countdown will Percentage or Usage be displayed 0020 Ale e 23 9 to 0 1 hours 83 4 to ENO ize in gallons 0 to 120 2111 212 Information On the Normal Volts Amps Life Displays Remaining Program Press BOOST to toggle Year Day Serial off on Press UP DOWN to change parameter value e Press SELECT for 5 End Exit Menu seconds to go to Elala secondary menu On the Secondary Menu Displays Current parameter value will be displayed Press SELECT to change parameter o Then current parameter value will flash o Press UP DOWN to scroll thru values o Press SELECT to save new value and return to Secondary Menu display Press UP DOWN to skip parameters 1 Not active in Percentage Mode 5 PERCENTAGE MODE SETTING THE OUTPUT The following pages outline operation in Percentage mode factory default To change your SpaPilot from Usage mode to Percentage mode refer2. PERCENTAGE MODE BOOST HOW AND WHEN TO USE The Boost feature is normally used to temporarily increase the SpaPilot sanitizer production to the maximum possible for the selected time period to handle unusual spikes in sanitizer demand such as might be expected by Spa usage above the daily norm After a water change The owner does not want to adjust the Percentage setting to correspond to varying daily usage Note The output percentage setting must be manually changed to reduce sanitizer generation but BOOST will automatically turn off after the selected run time As a starting point After a water change set the boost time for 2 3 hours per 100 gallons 400 liters Additional boost time may be required if the combined chlorine level in the source water is high Another reference starting point The boost time can be set to 2 hours per 1 2 hour of bather use This will need to be adjusted up or down based on individual spa conditions 1 Press the BOOST button The blue LED above the BOOST button will turn on The previously selected boost cycle time will be displayed bi SIE will flash then ZILI or the last selected time value will display steady The default boost time is 1 hour range is 0 to 24 hours If desired use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the number of hours the SpaPilot will operate in boost mode The boost cycle will automatical
3. Accaution When winterizing the spa system confirm water has completely drained from the SpaPilot cell Freeze damage due to improper winterization is not covered under warranty The SpaPilot control unit is not affected by the cold and does not need to be removed The cell must be completely drained 24 CLEANING THE OVER THE WALL CELL wARNING Failure to heed the following may result in injury or death e Disconnect all AC power when installing or servicing this system Follow all state local and National Electrical Code s provincial and Canadian Electrical Code s if applicable e To avoid damaging splashes always add acid to water never add water to acid Wear safety glasses and use other appropriate personal protection equipment e The SpaPilot must be turned off prior to cleaning Dangerous fumes can be generated when the cell is cleaned with acid Inspect Cell Blades 1 View the titanium blades through the clear wall of the cell It is not possible to remove the cell blades from the cell body 2 If there are calcium deposits on the ends or between the cell blades then clean the cell 3 Do not use any mechanical means to clean the cell Do not scrape the blades Clean the Cell Blades 4 WARNING Confirm that the SpaPilot is off before proceeding Dangerous fumes may be generated during cleaning with acid 5 Fully immerse cell in a full
4. USAGE MODE MENU TREE T Day 1 to 24 hours AI EEH Usage displayed di 0 to 10 iz iia Reversing 2 4 or 8 hours If Boost HSE is L TIR active the blue LED will be on T Configuration Mode 0 24 hours 2 3 Percentage or Usage Boost countdown will ARCANE be displayed zi J USE e 23 9 to 0 1 hours 27197 19 to 1270 1 Spa Size gallons 0 to 1200 eia On Normal Displays Press BOOST to toggle off on Press UP DOWN to change parameter value Press SELECT for 5 Information Volts Amps Life Remaining Program Year Day Number seconds to go to secondary menu Press SELECT for 1 End Exit Menu second for shortcut to change the Spa Size in gallons setting S213 On the Secondary Menu Displays Current parameter value will be displayed Press SELECT to change parameter o Then current parameter value will flash o Press UP DOWN to scroll thru values o Press SELECT to sa
5. 2 Testthe water using an AquaChek Spa 6 in 1 test strip Check for pH Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness Obtain the following water parameters using additives recommended by your spa manufacturer PARAMETER TARGET MIN MAX UNITS pH 7 5 7 2 7 8 pH Total Alkalinity 90 80 100 ppm mg l Calcium 200 150 250 ppm mg l ADD SALT 1 For chlorine generation Chlorinator add pool salt sodium chloride For bromine generation Brominator add either 99 pure sodium bromide or a combination of sodium chloride and 99 pure sodium bromide The SpaPilot system will create a bromine residual Brominator when the combination mixture is used Sodium chloride is much less expensive than sodium bromide Using option 2 below a mixture of sodium chloride and sodium bromide will still provide all of the benefits of a Brominator but at a lower cost for salt SALT ADDITION TABLE DESIRED SALT ADD PER 100 ADD PER 500 SANITIZER GALLONS LITERS Chlorine Sodium Chloride 11b 1 550g 2 cups Bromine F option 1 Sodium Bromide 1 Ib 1 cups 550g 1 34 Sodium Chloride 16 1 cups 5509 2 cups option 2 Sodium Bromide 202 1 8 509 1 8 cup 2 Confirm the water circulation pump remains on until the salt has fully dissolved 3 If after adding salt you see a red salt LED on your SpaPilot test the level of salt So
6. 30 OEM INSTALLATION CONT POWER INLINE CELL 31 INSTALLATION WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL 32 TROUBLESHOOTING retinent erdt in reads 33 SPECIFICATIONG rere tete teer crate denne orta exer 37 Model Breakdown AC Power Cell Type 37 Control Unit Specifications 37 Bezel Cutout nnn 38 38 Control Unit Diagram ei emen e 38 Cell Specifications 39 Chlorine Output Ibs day 9 39 Inline Gell tuve ette poe 40 Over the Wall Convection Cell 40 AGENCY CERTIFICATIONS 1 nnnnnnnns 41 NOTES VOR IE 42 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OA WARNING READ MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION this manual contains important information on the installation use and safety recommendations for the SpaPilot It is your responsibility to install and use the SpaPilot safely WARNING Failure to heed the following may res
7. eerte tnnt 1 CONTACT INFORMATION eeeeeeeeeeeene nennen 1 ILI LIII ntur 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY 5 2 1 IV HOW THE SPAPILOT WORKS eere tn tennis 1 DISPLAY LED INDICATORS 1 SPA WATER nennt nnns nnn 2 CM EI ID n 2 Add Sall mtm ne ee ENG 2 Establish Sanitizer 3 Recommended Water 3 DECIDE WHICH MODE TO USE PERCENTAGE OR USAGE 4 PERCENTAGE MODE MENU TREE enses 5 PERCENTAGE MODE SETTING THE OUTPUT 6 Percentage Setting Set a Output for the Spa Size 6 Percentage Setting Add to to Increase Output for Regular Usage 6 Percentage Mode 7 PERCENTAGE MODBE ciere tent traer crt erani t deae dot deae io eda ene Redes 8 Boost How and When to 8 9 The Reversing 2 10 The Confi
8. 3 After the Boost cycle is complete test the water using an AquaChek Spa 6 in 1 test strip If free chlorine level is above 5 ppm mg l or bromine is above 6 ppm mg l boost hours were set too high o Confirm Boost is off Blue LED will be off o next time the boost feature is used it will need to be set to a shorter number of hours If free chlorine level is below 3 ppm mg l or bromine is below 4 ppm mg l boost hours were set too low o Press the BOOST button and add additional boost hours to raise sanitizer level o Test periodically with an AquaChek Spa 6 in 1 test strip 17 USAGE MODE THE DAY FEATURE Displays 9 ANY then then hl The SpaPilot Day setting is only used in Usage mode The Day setting should remain at 24 hours for a SpaPilot using an Over the Wall Convection cell If your SpaPilot has an Inline cell the following applies For the Inline cell the Day setting should match the actual operating hours of the spa circulation pump so that the SpaPilot can automatically correct sanitizer output for pump operations less than 24 hours When required some spa controllers allow the owner to shorten the spa circulation pump operation time to reduce the spa heat gain overheating associated with kinetic energy
9. When required some spa controllers allow the owner to shorten the spa circulation pump operation to reduce the spa heat gain overheating associated with kinetic energy imparted by the circulation pump If the circulation time of the spa is reduced then the output of the chlorine generator with an Inline cell is reduced proportionally The SpaPilot maximum sanitizer output capacity will decrease when the circulation pump run time is reduced See the table entry Chlorine Output Ibs day g day in the section Cell Specifications on page 39 to determine the SpaPilot chlorine output if the Spa circulation pump does not run continuously Awaanine A SpaPilot with an Inline cell must be electrically interlocked with the spa circulation pump to prevent sanitizer generation when there is no circulation WARNING The sanitizer output capacity of a SpaPilot with an Inline cell will be reduced if the spa circulation pump hours of operation are reduced Supplemental sanitation may be required PERCENTAGE MODE THE REVERSING FEATURE Jiu Displays Elu then EILH then The SpaPilot has an automatic cleaning feature to prevent calcium buildup between the cell blades The cell polarity is reversed every 4 hours factory default Accaution The reverse setting is optimized for cell life and normally should not
10. Press the SELECT button once to change hours flash Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll though values Adjust hours of operation to match the spa circulation pump For example 4 hours JH 4 value will 18 USAGE MODE 5 6 Press the SELECT button once to lock in the hours The new value will display Press the DOWN button until appears Press the SELECT button to exit the secondary menu Or wait 15 seconds to automatically exit Example of DAY set properly to match the circulation pump runtime The spa circulation pump is only running for 4 hours per day Day on the SpaPilot has been set to 4 hours then then hc shows in the secondary menu o Let s assume that the spa size has been set correctly to 100 gallons and the usage has been set to 1 to reflect current usage At this point the SpaPilot has been set so the sanitizer needed in a normal day will be created in the 4 hour period that the spa circulation pump runs each day Example of DAY set improperly The spa circulation pump is running 24 hours per day Day on the SpaPilot has been set to 4 hours then JH
11. rying daily usage Note The usage setting must be manually anged to reduce sanitizer generation but BOOST will automatically turn off after the selected run time As a starting point After a water change set the boost time for 2 3 hours per 100 gallo ns 400 liters Additional boost time may be required if the combined chlorine level in the source water is high Another reference starting point The boost time can be set to 2 hours per 1 2 hour of bather use This will need to be adjusted up or down based on individual spa conditions 1 Pres turn s the BOOST button blue LED above the BOOST button will on The previously selected boost cycle time will be displayed 6 5 El will flash then ZILI or the last selected time value will display steady The default boost time is 1 hour range is 0 to 24 hours 2 If desired use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the number of hours the SpaPilot will operate in boost mode The boost cycle will automatically turn off when the boost time expires The most recent boost cycle time will be recalled the next time BOOST is pressed For example If set to 1 hour display will show J J f then after 6 minutes 0 to usage setting IS then Ll ll Boost expires after 1 hour the display reverts
12. Each reading will be displayed twice Press the UP arrow to back up or the DOWN arrow to advance to the next reading After all values repeatedly shown the display will automatically return to 4 Press the DOWN button until di appears then press the SELECT button to exit secondary menu Or wait 15 seconds to automatically exit DISPLAY VALUE DESCRIPTION SYMBOL EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXPLANATION In this example the cell In this example the cell Amperage amperageis Cell Life AGI gg In this example the cell has Remaining EE a remaining life of 9996 Software Program amc In this example the Version wi on software version is C1 0 Service Im Used by customer service Parameter for troubleshooting Service mi Used by customer service Parameter for troubleshooting Year of this example the year of Manufacture 15 2013 Day of JA In this example the day of Manufacture manufacture is 340 3 In this example the unit Unit Number nj number is 999 WINTERIZING THE 5
13. 11 PERCENTAGE MODE THE SPA SIZE FEATURE JAF The Size of the spa is not used in the Percentage mode The size setting is used to determine the minimum amount of sanitizer generated to maintain sanitizer when in the Usage mode To use this feature change to the Usage mode Although not used in the Percentage mode the Spa Size can be changed by entering the secondary menus Size can only be entered in gallons DISPLAY SEAGE GALLONS LITERS Je 100 380 I Ie 200 760 300 1140 SAE 400 1510 4 16 500 1890 JEJE 600 2270 SAE 700 2650 JEE 800 3030 900 3410 1000 3790 EUER 1100 4160 SJ fg 1200 4540 12 PERCENTAGE MODE THE INFORMATION FEATURE Lilie This feature allows you to view SpaPilot operational status and information This is helpful when troubleshooting 1 Press and hold SELECT button for five seconds until appears on the display then then Uhlie displays repeatedly 24 hours is the normal default setting 2 Press the DOWN button to skip parameters until iF is displayed 3 Press the SELECT button once to display information diagnostics Each reading will be displayed
14. Amber Possible low salt level in spa Heat the water to at least 80 F 27 If LED status changes from red or amber to green the spa water temperature was cold causing a false low salt indicator Test the salt level in the spa using an AquaChek Salt test strip or take to your local pool store Add salt if needed See section Spa Water Preparation page 2 Confirm there is water in the cell Perform a cell inspection as outlined on page 25 or 26 Inspect the cell for calcium deposits Clean if needed Cell may be depleted Replace the cell High sanitizer level Decrease the sanitizer level Reduce boost cycle time as needed SpaPilot in Percentage Mode only Decrease percentage output as needed SpaPilot in Usage Mode Reduce spa size or usage settings as needed e With Inline cell also Set the SpaPilot Day setting to match the spa circulation pump actual hours of operation See section The Day Feature on Salt level indicated by the Salt LEDs is based on normal spa operating conditions for temperature and salinity Conditions outside of the norm may cause the LED display to show warnings Use a test strip and or your local spa store to confirm salt levels if this occurs 34 LED s DISPLAY PROBLEM TYPICAL SOLUTION page 18 for more information on this setting Add a spa approved chlorine bromine
15. imparted by the circulation pump If the circulation time of the spa is reduced then the output of the chlorine generator with an Inline cell is reduced proportionally The SpaPilot maximum sanitizer output capacity will decrease when the circulation pump run time is reduced See the table entry Chlorine Output Ibs day g day in the section Cell Specifications on page 39 to determine the SpaPilot chlorine output if the spa circulation pump does not run continuously A WARNING A SpaPilot with an Inline cell must be electrically interlocked with the spa circulation pump to prevent sanitizer generation when there is no circulation WARNING The sanitizer output capacity of a SpaPilot with an Inline cell will be reduced if the spa circulation pump hours of operation are reduced Supplemental sanitation may be required If your SpaPilot has an Inline cell adjust the Day setting to match the runtime of the circulation pump in order to generate sanitizer output correctly as follows The hours of SpaPilot operation are adjustable in hourly increments 1 2 Determine from your spa manual and the settings on your Spa Control Panel how many hours per day your spa circulation pump is operating Press and hold the SELECT button for five seconds until 9 appears on the display mE Displays then 214 then repeatedly e 24 hours is the normal default setting
16. in equipment damage not covered under warranty 11 Connect the power cable to the mating connector on the Spa Control Unit ozone connection or equivalent Do not turn on power yet Install the cell 12 Identify a suitable location for the cell a Thecell must be mounted vertically with SERAIS the cell cord BETWEEN CLAMPS hanging 10 FREE SPACE D cu JEN straight down so that gases will flow out properly when the circulation TOTAL VERTICAL pump is MINIMUM 8 204 mm WITH CLEARANCE REQUIRED Is 18 rper see FOR CELL REMOVAL Illustration b Ideally a vertical support column in the spa behind the normal equipment skirt panel will be available c Thecell assembly should be readily visible and accessible when the skirt is removed so that the cell blades can be inspected and removed for cleaning d Leave a minimum of 8 204 mm below the cell assembly so that blade insert can be removed for cleaning Total vertical height with clearance will be 18 457 mm e Thecell will be spliced into one of the circulation filtration return lines It should not be located on a water input line to the pump or heater 13 Attach the bottom plastic mounting clamp on the vertical support column leaving 10 254 mm of clear space below the clamp This will allow 8 vertical clearance below the cell for servicing Use 48 11 x 1 25 mm self tapping screw which is provided 14 Attach the top pl
17. independently Size and Usage o TheSize of the spa is entered This setting is used to determine the minimum amount of sanitizer generated to maintain sanitizer levels when the spa is not in use o The Usage is entered This setting is used to determine the additional amount of sanitizer based on the actual bather usage of the spa If the SpaPilot detects that there have been no key presses for 30 days the usage will automatically drop to 0 Only the chlorine generation based on the Size of the spa will remain active This can assist in protecting your spa from excessive sanitizer levels during periods of non use Your spa may have a summer mode that reduces circulation pump time to minimize pump kinetic energy from overheating the spa Selecting the SpaPilot Day operating hours setting to match the circulation pump run time will result in the SpaPilot automatically generating the sanitizer faster This is needed to compensate for the reduced daily operating hours The Boost feature works the same for both Percentage and Usage modes Press the BOOST button and the sanitizer output can be set to 100 for the next 1 to 24 hours Select the mode that works best for you Percentage or Usage and then proceed to the appropriate section that follows Remember you can change modes again later if desired PERCENTAGE MODE MENU TREE
18. reducing agent if desired Low sanitizer level Increase the sanitizer level Run a boost cycle or increase boost time as needed SpaPilot in Percentage Mode only e Increase percentage output as needed e SpaPilot in Percentage Mode with an Inline cell only e Increase circulation pump hours of operation SpaPilot in Usage Mode only e f 30 days have passed without pressing a SpaPilot button then the Usage setting automatically dropped to 0 Increase Usage setting as needed e Increase usage or spa size settings as needed SpaPilot in Usage Mode with an Inline cell only Increase the Usage or spa size settings as needed Set the SpaPilot setting to match the spa circulation pump actual hours of operation See section The Day Feature on page 18 for more information on this setting Increase the circulation pump hours of operation e Sanitizer demand may be exceeding SpaPilot capability Supplement with spa manufacturer approved shock 35 LED s DISPLAY PROBLEM TYPICAL SOLUTION Confirm the remote is within 30 feet of the control panel Remote Antenna may need to be raised does not Check and replace the battery if work needed alkaline 12 volt type 23A The remote may have been damaged by water Replace Check for low sanitizer Algae in spa Check the water parameters See the spa manual for chemistry adju
19. then LIAI shows in the secondary menu o Let s assume that the spa size has been set correctly to 100 gallons and the usage has been set to 1 to reflect current usage At this point the programming has been set so all of the daily sanitizer needed in a normal day will be created in a 4 hour period However if the spa circulation pump is running for 24 hours instead of 4 hours the SpaPilot will create the full daily amount needed every 4 hours thus creating 6 times more sanitizer than desired The SpaPilot Day should be reset to 24 hours to match the Spa WAIHI then ZIEH then should show in the secondary menu when correct 19 USAGE MODE THE REVERSING FEATUR rJ E ul then Hih ul Displays IF The SpaPilot has an automatic cleaning feature to prevent calcium buildup between the cell blades The cell polarity is reversed every 4 hours factory default Accaution The reverse setting is optimized for cell life and normally should not be changed The reversing feature is very effective on the Inline cell Reversing is less effective on the Over the Wall Convection cell due to the lower water flow through the cell Periodic manual cleaning of the Over the Wall cell may be required Locating the cell i
20. twice Press the UP arrow to back up or the DOWN arrow to advance to the next reading After all values nF are shown the display will automatically return to 4 Press the DOWN button until E nidi appears then press the SELECT button to exit secondary menu Or wait 15 seconds to automatically exit DISPLAY VALUE DESCRIPTION SYMBOL EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXPLANATION In this example the cell Voltage uj 9 811 voltage is 9 81 In this example the cell Amperage amperage is 1 61 In this example the cell Cell Life gt 8 has a remaining life of Remaining 99 Software Program Bn A ei In this example the Version software version is C1 0 Service EIR g Used by customer service Parameter for troubleshooting Service 19 Used by customer service Parameter for troubleshooting Year of J 3 In this example the year of manufacture manufacture is 2013 Day of JA A In this example the day of manufacture manufacture is 340 In this example the unit Unit Number nj g number is 999
21. 0 to 1200 gallons 5 4 Press the SELECT button to lock in the size closest to your spa size 5 Wait 24 hours then test the water using an AquaChek 6 in 1 test strip e f free chlorine level is above 5 ppm mg l or bromine is above 6 ppm mg l decrease the size level e f free chlorine level is below ppm mg l or bromine is below 4 ppm mg l increase the size level VALUE DESCRIPTION DISPLAY SEQUENCE jjj eperoximatety 100 SAA CIC Value is approximately 1200 gallons ello 5 5 15 USAGE MODE SET SANITIZER OUTPUT BASED ON SPA USAGE 1 Press the UP or DOWN button to set the usage level The output range is from 0 Off to 10 default usage is 0 2 Asastarting point we suggest you can set the usage level to 1 per user per half hour of use This will need to be adjusted up or down for your particular application 3 After using the spa test the water e If free chlorine level is above 5 ppm mg l or bromine is above 6 ppm mg l decrease the usage level e If free chlorine level is below ppm mg l or bromine is below 4 ppm mg l increase the usage level USAGE MODE EXAMPLE Le
22. 1 General Requirements Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 60 Particular requirements for whirlpool baths Includes amendment A1 2005 IEC CENELEC EN 60335 2 60 FCC Compliance NOTE This equipment 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 to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 41 NOTES 42 NOTES 43 SWIMMING PO
23. 4 Slide the bezel as shown in the diagram below with the 2 half circles face down Seal gaps on edge with silicone sealant if needed 5 Drill a small pilot hole 3 32 2 mm through the four circular dimples on the bezel and through the skirt 6 With the snap cap open install one of the self tapping 48 11 x 13 mm self tapping screws through the snap cap into the bezel skirt pilot hole 7 Close and press the snap cap cover firmly until it snaps into place 8 Repeat step numbers 6 amp 7 for the remaining three holes to complete installation of the bezel Install the Control Unit 9 From the back of the panel skirt slide the SpaPilot Control Unit into the bezel until the unit is flush with the front of the bezel Install the unit so that the cell and power cords are on the bottom See the diagram below 10 Using the provided Velcro and with the unit held firmly in place pull one strap tight and attach to the circular Velcro dot Pull the second Velcro strap tight and overlap the first strap as shown The Velcro must go through the slots on the bezel and lid as shown in the diagram INSTALLATION CONT POWER INLINE CELL WARNING When an Inline cell is used the SpaPilot Control Unit power cable should be connected to the spa control unit so that the SpaPilot will only be energized when the circulation filtration pump is running CAUTION Failure to heed the following may result
24. AUTOPILOT SALT CHLORINE GENERATORS A A gt PILOT SPA SANITIZING SYSTEM Owner s Manual Models SP WARNING Read manual before installation or operation INSTALLER This manual is the Purchaser s Property and is to remain with the SpaPilot LTP0091 REV V1 0 RECORD YOUR SPAPILOT INFORMATION Control Unit model Control Unit serial number Model O or Model SPW all Cell type 2 Over the Wall Convection Model SP 1 Cell type Inline Cell serial number Installer Install Date CONTACT INFORMATION Web www AutoPilot com Phone 727 823 5642 Customer Service Hours 8 a m to 5 p m EST Monday Friday Address AquaCal AutoPilot Inc 2737 24 Street North St Petersburg Florida 33713 USA If you should need to call AquaCal AutoPilot Inc for questions service or parts please have your model and serial numbers available Please also have the name of your installer and date of your equipment s installation If you have questions please refer to our website for the latest manual revisions additional information and helpful service advice SYMBOL KEY Awarnine read MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION amp OPERATION waste ELECTRICAL amp ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE TABLE CONTENTS RECORD YOUR SPAPILOT INFORMATION
25. OL SPA HEAT PUMPS www aquacal com AUTOPILOT SALT CHLORINE GENERATORS www autopilot com AquaCal AutoPilot Inc 2737 24 Street North St Petersburg Florida 33713 727 823 5642
26. a Theremote is not waterproof Pick a dry location b Do not mount where it can fall into the spa c remote is only useful if the SpaPilot Control Unit display and LED are visible or readable when the remote s buttons are pressed d Range is 30 feet Locate out of reach of children 2 Mount Velcro dot on the back of the remote 3 Mount the other Velcro dot on the surface where the remote will be stored Note To change the battery remove all three screws on the back cover of the remote Replace with one 12V A23 type battery 32 TROUBLESHOOTING LED s DISPLAY PROBLEM TYPICAL SOLUTION Status Normal n LED is operation Indicates unit has power Green Confirm salt level See page 2 System Inspect the cell cable for damage Status HI Low ge LED is lamperageto Perform cell inspection as outlined on flashing celldetected page 25 or 26 Red Inspect the cell for calcium deposits Cell may be depleted 222 Confirm salt level See page 2 LED is LWIL Low volts Inspect the cell cable for damage flashing detected Perform a cell inspection as outlined Red on page 25 or 26 System Status Low volts LED is and amps Unit requires service flashing L
27. ak e 7i 200 mmi 15 Ft Cable 9 70 6 mmj 38 SPECIFICATIONS CELL SPECIFICATIONS Over the Wall Cell Type Inline Convection Minimum Flow gallons 0 5 gpm N A liters per 2 1pm minute Circulation Pump No SpaPilot YES independent Hours of Operation 0 048 Ibs 21 8 g 24 hrs Chlorine 0 032 Ibs 16h Circulation Output 14 5 g 0 048 Ibs Ibs day 0 016 Ibs 21 8 g 8 hrs Hours o g day 7 25 g Operation 0 008 Ibs 3 63 g 4 hrs Operating 55 F to 108 F Temperature 13 C to 42 C Storage O F to 158 F Temperature 18 C to 70 C 0 7516 0 37165 Weight 0 34kg 0 17kg Size See illustrations below for dimensions 39 SPECIFICATIONS INLINE CELL DIAGRAM 3 4 Barb x 3 4 MPT OVER THE WALL CONVECTION CELL DIAGRAM 11 9 2 238 E 1 41 108 Cable 40 AGENCY CERTIFICATIONS AGENCY APPROVALS DESCRIPTION FCC Part 15 Subpart B US amp FCC IC Class B Compliance Industry Canada ICES 003 CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B EN 55022 2010 EMC Compliance Standard for Safety Swimming Pool UL 1081 Pumps Filters and Chlorinators Spas Hot Tubs and Associated CSA 22 2 218 1 Equipment General Instruction No 2 3 and 4 2010 03 01 Household and similar electrical CENELEC EN 60335 1 appliances Safety Part
28. al detected Red Display will show 0 1 to 23 9 hours of Normal boost remaining operation n this example 22 1 hours are Boost Boost shown LEDis 0 8 teatureis If desired press the BOOST button Blue active again to turn off boost cycle Boost can only be set in whole hours 0 to 24 boost count down will be displayed in tenths of an hour f the display is in bright light shade the display to read All Inline Cell installations If the circulation pump is off then power to the SpaPilot unit may be off as Blank required Normal operation None Display No displays e Verify local shut off switch and or main circuit breaker for the SpaPilot is turned on Check whether the GFCI breaker tripped and reset Reset SpaPilot by powering off for 30 seconds 33 LED s DISPLAY PROBLEM TYPICAL SOLUTION High Salt LED is Red or Amber Red Amber Possible high salt level in spa Confirm the water level is not low due to evaporation Salt concentration will increase as water evaporates Test the salt level in the spa using an AquaChek Salt test strip or take to your local pool store f the salt level is higher than desired then partially drain the spa and refill with fresh water Allow the water to circulate for one hour and re test the salt level Make further adjustments as needed Low Salt LED is Red or
29. astic mounting clamp 4 102 mm above the bottom clamp Use 8 11 x 1 25 mm self tapping screw which is provided 15 Install the cell into the clamps cord hanging down 30 INSTALLATION CONT POWER INLINE CELL The SpaPilot Plumbing installation may vary depending on application The 34 MPT x 32 Barb fittings shown below are preinstalled on the cell assembly Other 34 MPT PVC adaptor fittings may be installed instead if needed 1 035 3 4 BARB X 3 4 MPT p 90 ELBOW 3 4 BARB X 3 4 MPT Ew 0 850 26 nin 3 4 CLEAR TUBING 45 0 710 18 mm ID 16 Cut and splice into the appropriate 34 pvc tube circulation filtration pump return line CAUTION Do not locate the cell on an input water line to a pump or heater a Connect the cell water input line to the bottom 97 barb fitting Use hose clamp which is provided b Connect the cell output water line to the top 32 barb fitting Use hose clamp which is provided Start up and checkout 17 Fill spa 8 Turn on power 19 Run pump s and check for leaks 0 Verify that SpaPilot Control Unit display and the LEDs power up only when the circulation filtration pump is running 21 Reinstall the skirt 22 Prepare the spa water See the section Spa Water Preparation on page 2 31 INSTALLATION WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL 1 Identify a suitable location for the SpaPilot Wireless Remote Control
30. be changed The reversing feature is very effective on the Inline cell Reversing is less effective on the Over the Wall Convection cell due to the lower water flow through the cell Periodic manual cleaning of the Over the Wall cell may be required Locating the cell in the path of the circulation return jet will minimize manual cleaning cycles LE 1 Press and hold the SELECT button for five seconds until appears on the display then EIEH then Hli displays repeatedly e 24 hours is the normal default setting 2 Press the DOWN button once and the reversing menu is displayed then EIH then IHl displays repeatedly e 3 Pres 4 hours is the default the SELECT button once to change hours JH value will flash 4 Press UP or DOWN button to adjust reversal intervals Intervals are 2 4 or 8 hours 5 Press the SELECT button once to lock in the interval The new value will display 6 Press the DOWN button until ld appears Press the SELECT button to exit secondary menu Or wait 15 seconds to automatically exit 11 0 10 PERCENTAGE MODE THE CONFIGURATION FEATURE Displays clFIGlthen 00 then Thi
31. cell Excessively high Chlorine Bromine sanitizer or salt levels can potentially damage spa equipment Check your spa manual for acceptable additives to raise or lower pool water parameters to recommended levels See the table on the previous page for adding salt PARAMETER TARGET MIN MAX UNITS Free Chlorine 4 3 5 ppm mg l Bromine 5 4 6 ppm mg l pH 7 5 VL 7 8 pH Total Alkalinity 90 80 100 ppm mg l Calcium Hardness 200 150 200 ppm mg l Salt 1300 1000 3000 ppm mg l The following test strips are recommended for measuring the water parameters AquaChek Spa 6 in 1 test strips for measuring Total Chlorine Total Bromine Free Chlorine Total Alkalinity pH and Calcium Hardness AquaChek Pool amp Spa Salt test strips for measuring sodium chloride The AquaChek Pool amp Spa Sodium Bromide test strips for measuring sodium bromide not included DECIDE WHICH MODE TO USE PERCENTAGE OR USAGE Your SpaPilot operates in one of two modes Percentage or Usage The SpaPilot is shipped from the factory in the Percentage mode e The Percentage mode is the simpler of the two The output can be adjusted up or down from 0 to 100 to set the desired sanitizer output level The sanitizer is dispensed evenly over time at the set percentage The Usage mode is still simple but has a few more features Sanitizer demand is entered by adjusting two different settings
32. cleaning Dangerous fumes can be generated when the cell is cleaned with acid m Inspect Cell Blades fi 1 Remove the spa skirt access panel to access the cell 2 View titanium blades through the clear section of tube the cell It may not be necessary to remove the cell blades 12 when inspecting the cell I 3 If there are calcium deposits on the ends or between the CX 0 cell blades then clean the cell 4 Remove Inline Cell Blades m 4 Turn off the water circulation pump and shut off all power 5 Place a bucket under the cell A small amount of water spillage will be normal when performing this A operation 6 Unscrew the retaining nut from the cell housing 7 Slide blade assembly down and out of cell body lt gt Make sure o ring remains the cell housing 8 Screw supplied service plug onto the cell housing T Clean the Cell Blades 9 Fully immerse the cell blades in a full strength solution of white kitchen vinegar e A solution of 4 parts water to 1 part muriatic acid also be used e To prevent splash back when using acid always put water in the bucket first then add the acid to the water The solution should bubble as it cleans the cell blades Remove the cell blades from the solution and inspect Repeat the cleaning procedure as needed until the blades have no calcium deposits 12 Rinse the cell with clean water not in spa 13 Properly dispose o
33. dium chloride in the spa use an AquaChek Salt test strip To test the level of sodium bromide use an AquaChek Sodium Bromide Test strip not included e f salt level is low then add additional salt e f salt level is high then partially drain the spa and refill to dilute salt e Always fill spa completely before measuring salt level Evaporation will increase salt concentration dilution will reduce PARAMETER TARGET MIN MAX UNITS Salt 1300 1000 3000 ppm mg l SPA WATER PREPARATION ESTABLISH SANITIZER RESIDUAL 1 Adda shock sanitizer approved by your spa manufacturer to prepare the spa for quick use CAUTION Do not use hydrogen peroxide 2 Oriftime permits let the SpaPilot generate the sanitizer residual a Press the BOOST button Set the boost time for 2 3 hours per 100 gallons 4 5 hours per 500 liters Additional boost time may be required if combined chlorine levels are high b Test the water when Boost is complete using an AquaChek Spa 6 in 1 test strip Confirm water parameters are met for free chlorine or bromine Repeat Boost for additional hours if needed PARAMETER TARGET MIN MAX UNITS Free Chlorine 4 3 5 ppm mg l Bromine 5 4 6 ppm mg l RECOMMENDED WATER PARAMETERS Maintain water parameters as shown below High pH can reduce the effectiveness of sanitizers High Calcium Hardness can result in scaling on spa or
34. e to use Percentage or usage on page 4 1 Press and hold SELECT button for five seconds until di on the display e Displays 99 then EIEIH then repeatedly e 24 hours is the normal default setting 2 Press the DOWN button twice to skip parameters until the Configuration selection is displayed e Ifin Usage mode the display will show repeatedly appears CIFIC then then e fin Percentage mode the display will show repeatedly F G then then 3 Press the SELECT button once to change mode then will flash repeatedly or then Pc will flash repeatedly 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select LUGJE or Plicell 5 Press the SELECT button once to lock in the new selection The new value will display 6 Press the DOWN button until appears Press the SELECT button to exit secondary menu Or wait 15 seconds to automatically exit 21 USAGE MODE THE SPA SIZE FEATURE SII The Size of the spa is entered This setting is used to determine the minimum amount of sanitizer generated to maintain sanitizer when the spa is not in use Used
35. f cleaning solution Re Install Inline Cell Blades 14 Unscrew retaining nut and remove the service plug from the cell housing 15 Slide blades back into the cell confirm the o ring is replaced and tighten retaining nut 16 Turn on spa circulation pump and check for leaks before installing the skirt access panel 10 11 Ya KS a 26 WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE 5 Models 1 Wireless Remote with 2 velcro mounting dots 2 Warranty card s 3 2 bottles of test strips AquaChek Spa 6 in 1 test strips for testing Total Chlorine Total Bromine Free Chlorine Total Alkalinity pH and Calcium Hardness AquaChek Pool amp Spa Salt test strips used for measuring sodium chloride 4 This manual Surface Mount Installation Models 5 Control Unit with external AC DC adaptor 6 Control Unit mounting hardware e 2 Plastic anchors e 2 Mounting screws e 2Snapcaps 7 Over the Wall Convection cell OEM Flush Mount Installation Models 8 Control Unit with internal AC DC supply with AC cord 9 Flush Mount Bezel with e 2 Velcro straps and 1 dot installed e 4Mounting screws e 4 Snap caps 10 Inline Cell with e 2 Snap clamps e 2 Mounting screws e 2 Hose clamps 11 Cell service cleaning plug INSTALLATION SURFACE MOUNT CONTROL UNIT Awarnine This appliance is intended to be installed operated and maintained by qualified trained personnel without reduced phys
36. f service is deemed necessary contact the installing dealer or AquaCal AutoPilot Customer Support Do not immerse The SpaPilot control unit is not intended for submersion but may be installed in the spa zone The SpaPilot control unit must be located or fixed so that it cannot fall into the spa Suitably rated CERTIFIED APPROVED power supply cord plug and strain relief or cable gland appropriate for the applicable country are intended to be installed and replaced by a manufacturer s authorized agent or qualified personnel Removable Over the Wall type cell should be lifted out of the spa and stored out of the way when the spa is occupied Do not drop throw or otherwise mishandle the cell Place the cell back in spa when unoccupied This warning does not apply to the Inline cell Children must be closely supervised at all times around the spa and spa equipment Children should be supervised so that they do not play with the SpaPilot Unit Bromine Chlorine Cell or the wireless remote IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit including the wireless remote is not to be operated by children Likewise the SpaPilot remote should be mounted or stored so that it is not accessible by the same The SpaPilot unit including the wireless remote is intended to be installed operated and maintained by qualified trained personnel without reduced physical sensory and mental capabilities The proper residual of chlorine
37. guration 11 The Spa Size Feature nnn 12 The Information Feature eese 13 USAGE MODE MENU 11 nnns 14 USAGE MODE SETTING THE 15 Set Sanitizer Output Based on Spa 15 Set Sanitizer Output Based on Spa 16 Usage Mode Example essen 16 USAGE MODE e orent iti ie hectares due 17 Boost How and When to 17 The Day Feature cc eene ee el tede ere de 18 The Reversing 2 20 The Configuration 21 The Spa Size Feature eese scere te deut 22 The Information 23 WINTERIZING THE 5 000 0 04 netten tnntnnns 24 CLEANING THE OVER THE WALL CONVECTION CELL 25 CLEANING THE INLINE ennt 26 WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE 5 27 INSTALLATION SURFACE MOUNT CONTROL UNIT 28 OEM INSTALLATION FLUSH MOUNT CONTROL UNIT 29 OEM INSTALLATION CONT POWER INLINE CELL
38. ical sensory and mental capabilities Install the SpaPilot Control Unit on a vertical surface or wall 1 Identify a suitable location for mounting the SpaPilot Control Unit a On the spa side skirt or a vertical wall near the spa b Theunit should be close enough so that SpaPilot Over the Wall cell can hang over the wall and be fully submerged 10 3m Cable is 10 3m long Select a location where the cell WU and cord can be placed out of the way during spa use d SpaPilot AC DC power adaptor must be able to be INTO WATER E plugged into a GFCI receptacle that is 10 or more from the spa water Cable is 15 4 6 m long e Select a location where the power cable will be out of the way f WARNING The SpaPilot AC DC adaptor requires a GFCI protected outlet with an approved weather protective shielded enclosure that covers the adaptor 2 Hold the control unit to the mounting surface and use as template to mark the location for 2 mounting holes Use the center keyhole on each side flange 3 Drill two mounting holes a Ona wood surface drill a small pilot hole 3 32 2 mm or b Onamasonry surface drill a 9 32 7 mm hole and install the 2 plastic anchors that are provided Hold the control unit to the mounting surface 5 With the snap cap open install one of the self tapping 48 11 x 4 13 mm screws through the snap cap then through the center hole of the flange and into the pilot ho
39. l PRODUCT DISPOSAL The SpaPilot unit must be disposed separately accordance with the local waste disposal legislation in force SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS vi HOW THE SPAPILOT WORKS e Saltis dissolved in the water Sodium Chloride is used for Chlorine Production Sodium Bromide is used for Bromine Production The salt concentration level is normally maintained below the taste threshold The SpaPilot automatically converts the salt into a sanitizer The sanitizer reverts back to salt after treating the water The salt is not consumed e Salt is only lost when spa water is replaced overflows splashes out or leaks A small amount may also be lost on bathers or their apparel DISPLAY LED INDICATORS BUTTONS System Status LED No color Power Off Green OK Power On Red Flashing Warning Primary Display Output Settings e amp more Control Unit Front Panel Salt Level LEDs Ro e Red Check High gt Amber Warning Green In Range SYSTEM Green In Range E Green In Range ALT gt Amber Warning ELECT e Red Check Low Programming buttons 4 4 DOWN e UP e SELECT BOOST BOOST LED Blue Boost Wireless Remote SPA WATER PREPARATION ADD WATER 1 Fill the spa with clean water and heat it to at least 80 27
40. le or plastic anchor 6 Repeat step 5 for the other side 7 Adjust unit until level and screws are snug Do not over tighten 8 Close and press the two snap cap covers firmly until they snap into place Connect Power 9 Connect the AC DC adapter to a GFCI outlet 10 3 m from the spa body For outdoor use a weather protective shielded cover is required Install the Convection Cell 10 Submerse the Convection cell into the spa s water See diagram above 11 Prepare the spa water See the section Spa Water Preparation on page 2 28 INSTALLATION FLUSH MOUNT CONTROL UNIT WARNING This appliance is intended to be installed operated and maintained by qualified trained personnel without reduced physical sensory and mental capabilities Install the Bezel t 1 WARNING Disconnect all AC power 3 3 4 95 mm when installing this system Follow all state HEIGHT local and National Electrical Code s i provincial and Canadian Electrical Code s 6 1 2 165 mm L if applicable WIDTH 2 Remove spa side skirts and identify a suitable mounting location on the skirt for the bezel Before cutting out the skirt a Ensure there will be adequate clearance behind the skirt for the bezel and the SpaPilot Control Unit b Ensure that cell and power cables will reach their termination locations 3 Cut out the skirt as shown in the diagram 3 75 high x 6 5 wide 95 x 165 mm
41. ly turn off when the boost time expires The most recent boost cycle time will be recalled the next time BOOST is pressed For example If set to 1 hour display will show J then after 6 minutes 1 4 then Ll ll Boost expires after 1 hour the display reverts to usage setting After the boost cycle is complete test the water using an AquaChek Spa 6 in 1 test strip e ffree chlorine level is above 5 ppm mg l or bromine is above 6 ppm mg l boost hours were set too high o Confirm boost is off Blue LED will be off o next time the boost feature is used it will need to be set to a shorter number of hours e chlorine level is below ppm mg l or bromine is below 4 ppm mg l boost hours were set too low o Press BOOST button and add additional boost hours to raise sanitizer level o Test periodically with an AquaChek Spa 6 in 1 test strip PERCENTAGE MODE THE DAY FEATURE Displays HIFI then EIEH then The Day setting is not used when in the Percentage mode To use this feature change to the Usage mode If your SpaPilot has an Inline cell not an Over the Wall cell then the following applies
42. n the path of the circulation return jet will minimize manual cleaning cycles 1 Press and hold the SELECT button for five seconds until 9 appears on the display Displays then 21 then Hie e 24 hours is the normal default setting Press the DOWN button once and the reversing menu is displayed then IHi repeatedly repeatedly e Displays then E e 4 hours is the default Press the SELECT button once to change hours The JH value will flash Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust reversal intervals Intervals are 2 4 or 8 hours Press the SELECT button once to lock in the interval The new value will display Press the DOWN button until Elin appears Press the SELECT button to exit secondary menu Or wait 15 seconds to automatically exit 20 USAGE MODE THE CONFIGURATION FEATURE Displays 1 EOC then UGE This feature allows you to select one of two SpaPilot operational modes Percentage or Usage 5 El The factory default is Percentage mode Before changing the configuration mode review the section Decide which mod
43. o has a 400 gallon 1500 liter spa Leo and his wife will be using it for a half hour on a regular daily basis He has already set his minimum output to 4 Spa to 2 lt After using the spa he Size 5 Z Hl He sets the usage leve noticed the sanitizer level was low He increased the usage level by 1 3 After using the spa and re testing he found the usage level was ideal VALUE USAGE LEVEL Original Bather Level 2 Bathers 2 11 Bather Adjustment 2 Bathers 3 MBE AUTOMATIC SANITIZER USAGE OUTPUT CUTOFF DUE TO INACTIVITY If the SpaPilot detects that there have been no button presses for 30 days the Usage will automatically drop to 0 2 0 after 30 days of inactivity Only sanitizer generation based on the Size of the spa will remain active This feature can assist in protecting your spa from excessive sanitizer levels during periods of non use 16 USAGE MODE BOOST HOW AND WHEN TO USE The boost feature is normally used to temporarily increase the SpaPilot sanitizer production to the maximum possible for the selected time period to handle unusual spikes in sanitizer demand such as might be expected by e Spa usage above the daily norm e After a water change The owner does not want to adjust the Usage setting to correspond to va ch
44. only in Usage Mode 1 Press the SELECT button saved will appear 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the spa size Spa size is adjustable in increments of 100 to 1200 gallons 3 Press the SELECT once to lock in size and the unit will automatically return to the normal Usage mode display The Spa Size can also be changed by entering the secondary menus Size can only be entered in gallons 8 TES SPA SIZE GALLONS LITERS Sz 100 380 200 760 FSE 300 1140 JJH 400 1510 Jes 500 1890 600 2270 700 2650 FEE 800 3030 54 18 900 3410 IL 1000 3790 4 1100 4160 Lie 1200 4540 22 which is 100 gallons or the last size USAGE MODE THE INFORMATION FEATURE This feature allows you to view SpaPilot operational status and information This is helpful when troubleshooting 1 Press and hold the SELECT button for five seconds until appears onthe display u Displays then then Ih 24 hours is the normal default setting 2 Press the DOWN button to skip parameters until F is displayed 3 Press the SELECT button once to display information diagnostics
45. or bromine and water parameters must be maintained Improper water parameters can present a serious health hazard See the section Recommended Water Parameters on page 3 This is not an automatic water care system The spa owner user is ultimately responsible for maintaining proper sanitary water conditions The user must regularly test the spa water to ensure that adequate levels of bromine or chlorine are generated to achieve proper sanitizer levels Heavy spa usage and higher water temperatures may require a higher SpaPilot output or manual shocking in order to maintain proper free available chlorine bromine residuals Supplemental sanitation may be needed under some conditions such as o The Inline cell unit is required to operate only when the filtration pump is running SpaPilot sanitizer output may be reduced when the filtration pump operation is reduced o The Over the Wall cell will not generate sanitizer when it is removed during spa usage For proper sanitation spas must be completely drained periodically o Replacement Interval days Spa Gallons 3 Average Users per day For example 300 gallon spa used by 2 adults 2 times a day 2 times a week 3 2 2 2 300 3 88 days o Replacement Interval days Spa Liters 11 35 Average Users per day For example 1000 liter spa used by 2 adults 1 time a day 5 times a week gt 1000 11 35 62 days o Refill spa with water and p
46. ow 4 ppm mg l increase the percentage level PERCENTAGE SETTING ADD TO TO INCREASE OUTPUT FOR REGULAR USAGE 1 Press the UP or DOWN button to add output percentage as needed for each bather who regularly uses the spa 2 As a starting point add an additional 10 per bather per day per hour of usage to the output percentage used for the spa size This will need to be adjusted up or down for your particular application 3 After using the spa test the water e If free chlorine level is above 5 ppm mg l or bromine is above 6 ppm mg l decrease the percentage level e f free chlorine level is below ppm mg l or bromine is below 4 ppm mg l increase the percentage level PERCENTAGE MODE PERCENTAGE MODE EXAMPLE Amelia has a 400 gallon 1500 liters spa Based on the size Amelia had set the minimum output to 8 for her spa Two people will be using it for v hour each on a regular basis She added a 20 output for two bathers Total 28 After using the spa Amelia tested the water and noticed the sanitizer level was low She adjusted the percentage up another 596 for two bathers After using the spa and re testing she found the percentage output was ideal SPA Spa Output Usage Output _ Total Percent Percent 7 Percentage Original 96 2 Bathers 20 Jee Bather em Adjustment H 2 Bathers 2596 213
47. repare the spa water for use again See the section Spa Water Preparation on page 2 Users should always shower before entering the spa Filter cartridges should be cleaned or replaced at regular intervals otherwise part of the sanitizer created by the SpaPilot will only serve to oxidize the accumulated dirt trapped in the filter Check the expiration dates of test strips kits Test results may be inaccurate after expiration dates To avoid damaging splashes always add acid to water never water to acid Wear safety glasses and use other appropriate personal protection equipment 2x1x5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always follow the instructions on the manufacturer s label whenever handling or using chemicals Leave spa cover open for at least 30 seconds prior to use to allow the escape of trapped gases The SpaPilot cell may be cleaned manually by the owner if needed Hazardous fumes liquids could be present during this process Remove power from unit before cleaning Determine your cell type and then refer to the appropriate procedure Cleaning the Over the Wall Convection Cell procedure on page 25 Cleaning the Inline Cell on page 26 caution Failure to heed the following may result in equipment damage not covered under warranty The SpaPilot must be installed and operated as specified in this manual Maintain water parameters as listed in this manual Cell life may be shortened due to exces
48. s feature allows you to select one of two SpaPilot operational modes Percentage or Usage The factory default is Percentage mode Before changing the Configuration mode review the section Decide which mode to use Percentage or usage on page 4 Press and hold SELECT button for five seconds until AIH appears on the display then i then displays repeatedly e 24 hours is the normal default setting 1 Press the DOWN button twice to skip parameters until the configuration selection is displayed e Ifin Usage mode the display will show repeatedly FIG then E then SIE e fin Percentage mode the display will show repeatedly then then FIJE 2 Press SELECT button once to change mode c then U 5 E will flash repeatedly or EICC then will flash repeatedly 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to select SIE or P cJ EI 4 Press the SELECT button once to lock in the new selection The new value will display m 5 Press the DOWN button until E nidi appears Press the SELECT button to exit secondary menu Or wait 15 seconds to automatically exit
49. sive scale calcium formation in the cell if pH Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness guidelines are not followed Never use sharp or metallic objects to remove calcium build up Scraping or scratching the titanium blades will damage the cell s catalyst coating causing premature failure of the SpaPilot cell Follow the directions in this manual for properly cleaning the SpaPilot cell Operating the SpaPilot at reduced salt levels or with low water temperatures will shorten the life of the cell Water must be drained from the SpaPilot cell when winterizing the spa Do not operate the wireless remote while in the spa The wireless remote is not waterproof Do not submerge the remote The SpaPilot wireless remote should be located and or used in a manner so that it cannot fall into the spa Only sodium bromide and sodium chloride salt products approved for use in pools spas should be used Do not allow granular salt to pile up in one location as staining of the spa may occur Circulate water until the salt is dissolved Maintaining excessively high bromine chlorine sodium chloride or sodium bromide levels above the recommended range may contribute to the corrosion or damage of the spa or the spa components SpaPilot operation with UV or ozone units is not recommended The SpaPilot is intended for use on covered spas not swimming pools The SpaPilot is intended to operate at an altitude of less than 6500 ft 2000 m above sea leve
50. stment procedures Cloudy water in spa Check the water parameters See the spa manual for chemistry adjustment procedures 36 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL BREAKDOWN AC POWER CELL TYPE ETC SPu xyz 100 240 Vac nominal 50 60 Hz 0 6 0 3 Amps 208 240 Vac nominal 50 60 Hz 0 3 Amps 100 240 Vac nominal 50 60 Hz 0 6 0 3 Amps 120 Vac nominal 50 60 Hz 0 6 Amps Inline Cell Over the Wall Convection cell All SPW models use an Over the Wall cell Power cable with 4 pin Amp plug Power cable with Gecko plug Power cable with standard NEMA 15 5P plug Power cable provided by installer Flush mount bezel provided No Bezel CONTROL UNIT SPECIFICATIONS SpaPilot Control Unit Standard Metric Operating Temperature 4 F to 130 F 20 C to 54 C Storage Temperature 22 F to 158 F 30 C to 70 C Control Unit no bezel Weight 1 Ibs 0 45 kg Size Length x Height x Depth 7 88 x 3 56 x2 44 200 x 90x 62 mm Control Unit with Bezel Weight 1 15 Ibs 0 52 kg Size Length x Height x Depth 8 5 x 5 75 x 2 44 216 x 146 x 62 mm 37 SPECIFICATIONS BEZEL CUTOUT DIAGRAM 1 165 mmj BEZEL DIAGRAM I L 5 145 40 mm 52 146 4 110 5 Tuv 182 mm 15 875 216 mm CONTROL UNIT DIAGRAM I 246 62 mm Tn 7 181mm L
51. strength solution of white kitchen vinegar e A solution of 4 parts water to 1 part muriatic acid can also be used e To prevent splash back when using acid always put water in the bucket first then add the acid to the water 6 The solution should bubble as it cleans the cell 7 Remove Convection cell from the solution and inspect Repeat cleaning procedure as needed until cell blades have no calcium deposits 8 Rinse the cell with clean water not in spa 9 Properly dispose of cleaning solution Q Accaution Automatic reversing is less effective on the Over the Wall Convection cell due to the lower water flow through the cell Periodic manual cleaning of the Over the Wall cell may be required Locating the cell in the path of the circulation return jet will minimize cleaning cycles 25 CLEANING THE INLINE CELL wARNING Failure to heed the following may result in injury or death Disconnect all AC power when installing or servicing this system Follow all state local and National Electrical Code s provincial and Canadian Electrical Code s if applicable e To avoid excess water loss it is suggested that the cell be cleaned when the spa is drained of water for routine maintenance e To avoid damaging splashes always add acid to water never add water to acid Wear safety glasses and use other appropriate personal protection equipment e The SpaPilot must be turned off prior to
52. to the section The Configuration Feature on page 11 If the SpaPilot is now in Usage mode and you want to keep it that way refer to the section USAGE MODE Menu Tree on page 14 WARNING It is the user s responsibility to regularly maintain and adjust the sanitation output settings as required The amount of sanitizer required will vary depending on various factors including spa size water temperature spa cover usage exposure to direct sunlight filtration pump runtime blower activation times and bather load The output range is from 096 Off to 10096 Continuous On For simplicity the sanitizer demand is separated into 3 factors 1 Output percentage 96 required when the spa is idle primarily based on size and other non use factors 2 Output percentage 96 required for regular bather usage 3 Spikes in usage which will be handled by BOOST 1 24 hours PERCENTAGE SETTING SET OUTPUT FOR THE SPA SIZE 1 Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the SpaPilot output Asa starting point you can set the output percentage to approximately 296 per 100 gallons 400 liters of water Additional adjustments may be needed for the other non usage factors 2 Wait 24 hours then test the water using an AquaChek 6 in 1 test strip e If free chlorine level is above 5 ppm mg l or bromine is above 6 ppm mg l decrease the percentage level e If free chlorine level is below ppm mg l or bromine is bel
53. ult in injury or death Disconnect all AC power when installing or servicing this system If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced immediately by the manufacturer or a qualified service representative Follow all state local and National Electrical Code s provincial and Canadian Electrical Code s if applicable The SpaPilot must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI The GFCI must be tested on a routine basis To test push the GFCI test button Power should be interrupted Push the reset button Power should be restored If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner it is defective If the ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI interrupts power to the equipment without the test button being pushed a ground current is flowing and there is a possibility of an electrical shock Do not use equipment Disconnect the equipment and have the problem corrected by a qualified service representative before using SpaPilot models that use an AC DC adaptor require the AC DC adaptor be installed on a GFCI protected outlet with an approved weather protective shielded enclosure that covers the adaptor Do not open the SpaPilot control unit or power adapter There are no owner user serviceable components inside Repairs must not be attempted by untrained and or unqualified individuals I
54. ve new value and return to Secondary Menu display Press UP DOWN to skip parameters 14 USAGE MODE SETTING THE OUTPUT The following pages outline operation in Usage mode To change your SpaPilot from Percentage mode to Usage mode refer to the section The Configuration Feature on page 21 If your SpaPilot is configured to Percentage mode and you want to keep it that way refer to the section PERCENTAGE MODE MENU TREE which starts on page 5 for operating instructions wARNING It is the user s responsibility to regularly maintain and adjust the sanitation output settings as required The amount of sanitizer required will vary depending on various factors including spa size water temperature cover usage exposure to direct sunlight filtration pump runtime blower activation times and bather load For simplicity the sanitizer demand is separated into 3 factors 1 Sanitizer required when the spa is idle primarily based on size and other non use factors Size 0 to 1200 gallons 2 Sanitizer required for regular bather usage Usage 1 to 10 3 Spikes in usage which will be handled by BOOST 1 to 24 hours SET SANITIZER OUTPUT BASED ON SPA SIZE 1 Look up the spa water capacity in your spa owner s manual 2 Press the SELECT button Current spa size value will be displayed 5 f default size is 100 gallons 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through sizes
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