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Remote Control Installation
And Operation
CAUTION: Before installing remote controls to the
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 displaying Remote
in the display. When connecting the heater to a remote
system, identify whether it is a two- or three-wire remote
system. Select the appropriate instruction listed below to
properly install the remote to the heater.
OFF Mode
Heating in the POOL Mode
Figure 32. Modes
(BLK/ORN)
Spa Common
(ORN/BLK)
24VAC HOT
(BLU)
7-PIN REMOTE
INTERFACE HARNESS
Figure 33. Harness
Remote Operation
The heaters are equipped with the ability to work with
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
If your remote is supplying
its own voltage to the heater, it will not work with this
heater and may damage the digital circuit board.
For operation of the heater using the on board thermostatic
Activating The Remote
To activate or deactivate the remote function, follow these
Figure 34. Display
The second line of the display will alternate even when the
Figure 35. Remote Activation
NOTE: When in remote operation, the keypad mode and
temp buttons are disabled.
NOTE: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage can be
caused by direct or indirect contact with the wiring or
circuit board. When one walks to the heater area, an
electrostatic charge accumulates on the body. Contact of
device damage. This damage can be limited if the service
person discharges himself, following ESD preventive/
removal practices, and holds on to the heater enclosure
for 5 seconds before proceeding.
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