Initial Checklist - Bel-Aqua Pool Supply, Inc.
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1. OK when you reach the proper setting High Vac value should be 5 above highest recorded reading from the Run amp Record worksheet Is pump below water level Y N Answer this question depending on the installation ey Screen will change to Calibrating no action necessary When system enters Monitoring mode 3 simulated entrapments need to be conducted by closing and re opening the suction valves Proceed to Pinched Line Test refer to page 18 of the service manual Pinched Line Test Manipulate Data Log Y N Cut power to the Stratum Turn on dip switch 8 Answer N to this question Pinch Maybe 2 Change Y N Pinch Fail Diff 20 Change Y N Re apply power Answer N to this Answering Y will take you to a screen to Display Recent Log Entries page 18 service manual If no click is heard go back to Pinch Maybe 2 and increase by one repeat the test Pinch the line again wait for the solenoid to click after question Factory default is 2 When the system goes to Monitoring use a protective cloth on the vacuum take off line and fully pinch the line Listen for the solenoid to click then release Answer N to this question Factory default is 20 Pinch Vacuum Tube Test ON Y N Answer Y to this question Stratum will start with no further action S Up2. Pinch Diff 2 change Y N Answer N to this question Factory default is 2 The factory default is almost always used the click continue to pinch the line the system should shut off on Pinched Vacuum Hose within a few seconds Did the solenoid click i Did the Suratin hir dowi Note If the system is set up properly and the solenoid continues to click every few seconds or every few minutes go into Pinch Maybe 2 Change Y N When the system shuts down press the OK button to reset Stratum Shut power to the unit turn off dip switch 8 re apply power Stratum will restart If the system does not shut down go back to Pinch Fail Diff 20 and decrease by increments of 5 repeat the test Answer Y and reduce by increments of 1 until the solenoid does not click What s The Problem Stratum shuts off on Hi Vac when the pump starts Is the bottom drain Go to Custom Install skimmer basket or Has the filter been Procedure has pump basket cleaned the Hi Vac been Is the pump below the obstructed properly set up based water level flooded the operating vac suction Yes Have you read the service manual and Clear the watched the obstruction installation DVD Clean the filter Set the Hi Vac value 5 Hg above the highest pool spa Call Tech Support operating vacuum 908 355 7995 Did the Stratum Di
3. Suction Line Elevation Flooded Distance to Pool Pool operating vac Spa operating vac High vac setting Dip switch 7 Pulse Dip switch 7 Weld relay ADC Pinch maybe Pinch fail Type Type HP SP3010X15AZ Discharge Line 2 Suction Line 2 Elevation Flooded 4ft Distance to Pool 20 ft Pool operating vac 15 Hg Spa operating vac 12 Hg High vac setting 20 Hg Dip switch 7 Pulse 150 Dip switch 7 Weld relay ADC 60 Pinch maybe 2 Pinch fail 20 Type Filter pump Jet pump 12
4. X X Pool only record Spa only record the pool configuration and the pool operating oA record the operating vacuum on the Run amp Run amp R d vacuum on the R amp R Record worksheet p popr worksheet worksheet Is anyone in Poor gE SpE EAN No Swimmers Unprotected Mode Check the pool spa for Entry Y N Pool Spa combo place your valves into the Allowed Pool Spa swimmers answer N the system will now start in No action necessary unprotected mode Turn your valves to the spa configuration and record the operating vacuum on the R amp R Answer Y After recording the Worksheet operating vacuums of Note The Stratum does the pool and spa press not have to be shut the OK button to exit down while you change your valves Unprotected Mode Unprotected Pool Press OK to end Vacuum X X the Unprotected Mode Pressing OK will take you This is the operating vacuum out of unprotected mode of the pool spa This number will be used in the Run amp Record worksheet Now is the best time to return your valves to the lowest vacuum The system will stay in unprotected mode for 30 minutes An audible beep will Using the s off the Run amp Record worksheet the highest recorded reading configuration This will vacuum will be used when setting the be required in Custom Install Hi Vac for the Stratum 5 Hg when the following question is will be added to the larger number be heard
5. every 20 seconds asked and rounded down to the nearest whole number Reset 1s Stab Ex 14 2 19 Occurred Y N Ex 14 8 19 Press the OK button to exit unprotected mode proceed to Custom Install Procedure Page 14 service manual Proceed to Custom Install Procedure VR 1000 VER X X Initial Start OK Press OK Initial Set up Complete Y N Answer N no settings have been made at this point Reconnect Vacuum Hose OK Vacuum take off line needs to be reconnected to the Stratum Press OK after connecting Y 115 Vac N 208 230 Vac Select proper voltage by selecting Y or N Select Pool Tech Mode Y N When this screen is displayed press the Menu button twice rapidly to enter Custom Install Procedure mode Calibrating No action necessary Custom Install Procedure X X No action necessary X X is the software revision Disconnect Vacuum Hose OK The vacuum take off line needs to be removed from he bottom of the Stratum Press OK when disconnected Initial Set up Complete Y N Answer Y if all settings have been made based on the Run amp Record worksheet Stratum will automatically start with no further action required Custom Install Procedure Custom settings will be made to each Stratum that is installed Inches of Hg 12 Use the UP or DOWN arrow to adjust the high vac value Press
6. has been zeroed to account for the flooded suction Power down the Stratum Initial Set up Complete Y N VR 1000 VER X X Initial Start OK In this case answer NO as we have Press OK not set up the system yet Select Pool Tech Mode Y N When this screen is displayed press Menu button twice rapidly to enter Custom Install Procedure mode Initial Set up Complete Y N Answer N settings have not been made at this point Sol Mot Delay 120 Change Y N Answer N Custom Install Procedure X X No action necessary Reset 1 Stab Occurred Y N In this case answer N because no settings have been made at this point Change High Vac Value Y N Answer N in this case 115 Vac N 208 230 Vac Select proper voltage by pressing Y or N Set H2O Hammer delay Y N Answer N to this question Calibrating No action necessary Weld Relay ADC 60 change Y N Answer N Enable Welded Pinch Limit 925 Relay Test Y N change Y N No further action necessary Stratum will attempt to start Re apply power to the unit proceed to Answer Y to this Answer N question Welded relay Power down the Stratum Turn off dip switch 7 Unprotected Mode to fill out the Run amp Record worksheet test should always be enabled Elevated Suction Application Weld
7. re started with the Pinched Vacuum Tube Test turned off the issue is most likely an air Inspect the strainer cover leak in the suction side o ring and suction side plumbing plumbing Repair and go back into dip switch 8 and turn the Tube Test function back ON and restart the Stratum Did the Stratum Start What s The Problem What s The Problem Stratum displays Priming Pump but will not go to stabilizing and monitoring Unit shuts off with Motor Relay Stuck Closed on eventually shuts off with No Pump Prime initial start up Go to Custom Install scroll e hroush to Go to unprotected mode Stratum shuts off with the Refer to Elevated Suction through to Application record the pool and spa following message on start up operating vacuum Reset 1 Stab Mowe mels Adjust the Weld Relay Occurred Y N y ADC CNT increasing by Stuck Closed f i increments of 20 If you have a pool spa combo place your valves in the lowest vacuum setting based on the Run amp Record worksheet Call Tech Support In order to gain prime and go 908 355 7995 into Monitoring Stratum needs to reach 60 of the vacuum reading obtained during it s first stable vacuum Did the Stratum re start Answer Y Call Tech Support 908 355 7995 Initial Set up Complete Y N Answer Y the Stratum should re start Did the Stratum re start and go
8. Initial Checklist Things to look at before installation The factory default HI Vac setting on the Stratum is 12 Hg this will need to be reset in Custom Install Procedure Stratum is factory defaulted for application at 0 3 feet above water level if your application varies from this special considerations need to be made Yes No 1 Have all check valves between the pump and suction outlets been removed from the suction line 2 Has the filter been cleaned A dirty filter will result in a lower than normal vacuum reading causing operational problems 3 Has the skimmer and pump baskets been cleaned Debris filled baskets will result in higher than normal readings causing operational problems 4 Do you have a 2 speed pump The vacuum take off line must be less than 10 feet long black tubing between Stratum and suction line 5 Do you have a 2 speed pump or booster cleaner pump gt Additional relays GLX RELAY will be needed gt Appropriate dip switches will also need to be turned on 6 Is the pump below the water level flooded suction If yes special considerations need to be made gt Refer to Flooded Suction Application and take these steps before trying to set up the Stratum Tr Is the pump elevated more than 3 feet above the water level lift suction If yes special considerations need to be made E gt Refer to Elevated Suction Application and
9. Relay ADC CNT needs to be changed for elevated applications more than 3 ft above the water level Initial Set up VR 1000 VER X X Complete Y N Sol Mot Delay SU Pulse Units Initial Start OK 120 Change Y N 50 change Y N In this case answer NO as we have not Answer N Answer N to this question set up the system yet Press OK Enable Welded Weld Relay ADC Pinch Limit 925 Belay Test X N 60 change Y N Stratum will attempt Change Y N to restart Answer Y to this Answer Y for elevated question Welded relay suction test should always be enabled Set H2O Hammer Delay Y N Answer N to this cen Answer N question Re apply power to the Power down the unit proceed to Stratum Turn off Unprotected Mode to dip switch 7 fill out the Run amp Record worksheet Unprotected Mode Entry The pool is unprotected when in this mode This mode can be used for vacuuming the pool backwashing the filter or when filling out the Run amp Record worksheet Run amp Record Worksheet A compilation of vacuum readings for the pool spa or pool spa combo VR 1000 Ver X X Initial Set up Initial start OK Refer to page 17 of the service manual Put the Stratum into Unprotected Mode Complete Y N Answer N no settings Press the OK button have been made at this point allow the pump to gain a full prime Unprotected Pool Vacuum
10. d the Stratum restart and go restart and go Read the service to Monitoring to Monitoring manual and Refer to Flooded Suction watch the Application Turn on installation DVD Re apply power dip switch 7 skip to Does the unit start without tripping SU Pulse Units 50 Change Y N Answer Y Change this default to 150 power down and turn off the dip switch Call Tech Support 908 355 7995 What s The Problem Stratum is shutting off on Pinched Vacuum Hose as soon as the pump starts Is the vacuum take off line connected to the Stratum and the suction line Leave dip switch 8 on power ye Ate there atiy 20168 Refer to Pinched Line set down Me Stratum then he ee up page 18 service manual Scroll to this screen off line Turn on dip switch 8 and properly set up the Pinched No Tube test Allow the Stratum to restart Pinch Vacuum Tube Test ON Y N Check the connection at Have you read the service Yes the Stratum fitting as well Answer N let the system F restart Replace the vacuum Did the Stratum restart take off line as the saddle fitting Reconnect if loose manual and watched the installation DVD Turn on the power to the Stratum and allow it to re start Read the service manual and watch the DVD Did the Stratum restart Did The Stratum Start Call Tech Support 908 355 7995 If the system
11. into Monitoring 10 What s The Problem Shut the system off go to Custom Install Procedure to zero the vac sensor Custom Install Procedure X X No action necessary X X is the software revision Change Hi Vac Value Y N In this case answer N Is pump below 9 Screen will change wale deve SIM to Calibrating no A Answer this question action necessary depending on the installation Disconnect Vacuum Tube OK Vac sensor readings above 29 Hg Y 115 Vac N 208 230 Vac Select proper voltage by selecting Y or N Reset 14t Stab Occurred Y N In this case answer N Initial Set up Complete Y N Answer Y to this question Allow the Stratum to re start Did the Stratum re start with accurate vacuum readings Yes The vacuum take off line needs to be removed from the bottom of the Stratum Press OK when disconnected Screen will change to Calibrating no action necessary Reconnect Vacuum Tube OK Vacuum take off line needs to be reconnected to the Stratum Press OK after connecting Possible vac sensor problem if readings are still above 29 Hg Call Tech Support 908 355 7995 11 Before You Call Tech Support 908 355 7995 To better assist you the following information will be needed when you call Information we need Example Type HP Discharge Line
12. take these steps before trying to set up the Stratum 8 Is the vacuum take off line installed in the straight run of pipe before the pump Fig 1 The fitting should be at the 10 or 2 o clock position for best results See Fig 1 Dip Switch Settings amp Spare Parts Dip switch settings are factory default in the OFF position turn on the switches as needed per each installation Dip 1 2 5 7 Switch Position English 2 Speed Timers Component Booster Flooded Pinch Line Cycle Test Pump Elevated Ca daa oe ee a e oo or Z es E D E E E a o Note After making custom settings to the Stratum with VRXIOOPAK Tubing Rep a Kit Internal ubing dip switch 7 amp 8 in the ON position power down the unit and turn the dip switch OFF refer to flooded elevated suction and pinch line test for sequence Dip switch 3 4 and 6 will remain on if these functions are being used VRX100F Vent Filter 14 NPTM Pack includes 8 tube amp fittings to extend tube above water level CLX220J25 5 16 Tubing X 25 Long VRXPCBA Printed Circuit Board GLX RELAY Contactor Relay OMRON G7L 2A BUB JCB 24 DC Flooded Suction Application Vac Sensor needs to be zeroed out SU pulse units need to be adjusted prior to initial set up VR 1000 VER X X Initial Set up Initial Start OK Complete Y N Press OK In this case answer NO as we have not set up the system yet At this point the Vac Sensor
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