Pentair LX-100EZ manual

Rev . F 3-26-04 1 P/N 520050 LX-100EZ EASYTOUCH POOL/SP A CONTROL SYSTEM INST ALLA TION AND OWNERS MANUAL IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Pentair Pool Products 1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 774-4151 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 523-2400 Important[...]

P/N 520050 2 Rev . F 3-26-04 INST ALLA TION MANUAL IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 5 SYSTEM INCLUDES ............................................................................................................................... 5 EQUIPMENT LOCA TION ...................[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 3 P/N 520050 OWNER’S MANUAL IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................ 2 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 2 2 SAFETY FEA TURES ........................................[...]

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Rev . F 3-26-04 5 P/N 520050 INST ALLA TION MANUAL LX-100EZ EASYTOUCH POOL-SP A CONTROL SYSTEM IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION All wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician. Basic safety precautions and local codes should always be followed when installing and using this electrical equipment. W ARN[...]

P/N 520050 6 Rev . F 3-26-04 RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC SCHEMA TIC Refer for “PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS” on page 7. CP-100 CONTROLLER (OPTIONAL) LX-100 RF POWER/LOAD CENTER CVA-24 HEATER WATER SENSOR SKIMMER FILTER PUMP FILTER CVA-24 MAIN DRAIN SPA JET PUMP BLOWER POOL LIGHT SPA-SIDE REMOTE JET AIR INTAKE SPA LIGHT 5 1 4 6 SUCTION CLEANER 3 2 9 POOL CLE[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 7 P/N 520050 PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Plumb system in accordance with “RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC SCHEMA TIC” on page 6 , local codes and the following guidelines. Bring all lines back to the equipment pad. 1. Spa should be at or above the level of the pool. If spa is attached to pool, provide a dam between the two bodies of water to al[...]

P/N 520050 8 Rev . F 3-26-04 LX-100 RF POWER/LOAD CENTER Select a convenient location to mount the LX-100 RF Power/Load Center . Ensure that the location is greater than 5 feet from the water ’ s edge and no further than 15 feet from any motorized valves (otherwise V alve Actuator cables will need to be extended). The top of the LX-100 RF Power/L[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 9 P/N 520050 LOW V OL T AGE CABLES Install cable between the low voltage compartment of the LX-100 RF Power/Load Center and the various pieces of equipment. Provide plastic or metallic conduit where cables run underground, through concrete, etc. Note Never instal l low volta ge and hi gh volta ge wires in th e same conduit. It i s a[...]

P/N 520050 1 0 Rev . F 3-26-04 RECEIVER CIRCUIT BOARD Mounted to the back of the LX-100 RF Power/Load Center is the Receiver Circuit Board. On the circuit board, you will discover the following: 1. A 4-position configuration switch ( designated S2 ), which can be used to configure an automatic countdown cycle for the Spa and/or the Aux1 circuit. (A[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 1 1 P/N 520050 Receiver T ransmitter S1 Switch COMMUNICA TION LINK ADJUSTMENT NOTE: All Program Switches are Factory set to “ON”. Matching Code Example: Remote switches 2, 4, 6 “ON”. Receiver switched 2, 4, 6 “ON”. CUSTOMIZING THE COMMUNICA TION LINK The communication link between the Receiver and Hand-held Remote can be[...]

P/N 520050 1 2 Rev . F 3-26-04 V AL VE ACTUA T ORS Remove knob, handle and four screws from cap of valve(s) to be motorized, and use the four mounting screws provided to mount V alve Actuator(s) to valve(s). Run cables to low-voltage wiring compartment of LX-100 RF Power/Load Center , and plug into circuit board at the appropriate V alve Socket: Pl[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 1 3 P/N 520050 HEA TER CONNECTIONS DUAL THERMOST A T GAS HEA TER/HEA T PUMP Inside the heater , connect three 18 A WG wires in parallel with the heater toggle switch or in accordance with the Heater Manufacturer ’ s instructions. Do not disconnect or bypass the flow , pressure or high limit switches. Place the heater toggle switch[...]

P/N 520050 1 4 Rev . F 3-26-04 SYSTEM OPTIONS AUT OMA TIC COUNTDOWN CYCLE There is a 4-position configuration switch ( designated S2 ) located on the Receiver circuit board. This switch can be used to set a countdown cycle (time-out feature) for the Spa and/or Aux1 circuit. Once this feature has been enabled, the equipment will automatically turn o[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 1 5 P/N 520050 SP A-SIDE REMOTE CONTROL The optional Spa-side Remote Control is a double-insulated device which is ETL-listed for installation within 5 feet of the water ’ s edge. It is typically installed at the tile-line of the spa wall (above water level), or in the deck within arm’ s reach of the spa. If the Spa-side Remote [...]

P/N 520050 1 6 Rev . F 3-26-04 POOL CLEANER For systems which incorporate a booster pump pool cleaner , it is possible to add a mechanical time clock for programming the daily cleaning cycles. Inst all 24-Hour Time Clock ( model TMR-LX ) into LX-100 RF Power/Load Center faceplate at the P OOL CLEANER location, and plug into top of circuit board at [...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 1 7 P/N 520050 W A TER TEMPERA TURE SENSOR For use with optional Indoor Control Panel only . Select a convenient location to mount the T emperature Sensor ( model TS-5 L) in the plumbing system between the filter pump and the heater . Drill a 5/16” diameter hole in the pipe, and insert the Sensor . Use a screwdriver to open the ho[...]

P/N 520050 1 8 Rev . F 3-26-04 CP-100 (OPTIONAL) INDOOR CONTROLLER 2 qty . separate 150 foot spools of 6-conductor 26 A WG communication cable are provided (one black and one silver) to connect to the CP-100 Controller . NOTE Cable lubricant must be used when pulling these cables through the conduit. Select a convenient location inside the house or[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 1 9 P/N 520050 SYSTEM ST ART-UP Apply power to the system. At the LX-100 RF Power/Load Center , verify that the POWER "ON" status light is illuminated, and make sure that all of the Service Switches are in the “AUTO” position. If the status light is not on, check the 3 amp circuit breaker which is located above the fac[...]

P/N 520050 2 0 Rev . F 3-26-04 CP-100 OPTIONAL INDOOR CONTROL P ANEL If the system has an Indoor Controller , verify that there is a TEMPERA TURE Display and check that the EQUIPMENT ST A TUS INDICA TORS are functioning when the Push-buttons are activated. If there is no status display , check the connections at each end of the communication cables[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 2 1 P/N 520050 OWNER’S MANUAL LX-100EZ EASYTOUCH POOL-SP A CONTROL SYSTEM IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION When operating or servicing this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be observed including the following: W ARNING To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit [...]

P/N 520050 2 2 Rev . F 3-26-04 INTRODUCTION The LX-100EZ is an electronic control system which is designed to coordinate and operate all of the equipment associated with your swimming pool and spa. The system is comprised of three principle components: 1. Hand-held Remote . 2. Power Center . 3. Motorized Valves (2 qty). The Remote provides Push-but[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 2 3 P/N 520050 LX-100 RF POWER/LOAD CENTER Located in close proximity to your pool equipment, the LX-100 RF Power/Load Center houses mechanical time clocks for your filter pump and pool cleaner (if applicable), and manual switches for your Pool Serviceperson. FIL TER PUMP and POOL CLEANER Time Clocks Check with your Pool Builder or [...]

P/N 520050 2 4 Rev . F 3-26-04 SP A Service Switch For normal system operation, keep this Switch in the “AUTO” position. The “FILL” and “DRAIN” positions are used when cleaning the spa. FIL TER Service Switch For normal system operation keep this Switch in the “AUTO” position. The “OFF” and “ON” positions allow your Pool Ser[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 2 5 P/N 520050 MOTORIZED V AL VES Y our control system is designed to activate two motorized valves, which automatically rotate between pool and spa circulation whenever Push-button #1 (SP A) is activated by the Hand-held Remote. These valves are also activated from the “FILL” and “DRAIN” positions of the SP A Service Switch[...]

P/N 520050 2 6 Rev . F 3-26-04 SYSTEM OPTIONS SP A-SIDE REMOTE CONTROL A 4-button waterproof Remote Control may have been installed into the wall of your spa. This will enable you to control the equipment while sitting in your spa. Y our Pool Builder should have custom-labeled each button for your specific application. The RED Button duplicates Pus[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 2 7 P/N 520050 INDOOR CONTROLLER Installed in a convenient location inside your house, the Controller gives you fingertip control of all the equipment associated with your swimming pool and spa. Equipment PUSH-BUTTONS #S, #1, #2 and #3 Four Push-buttons are provided for activating the various pieces of equipment. Y our Pool Builder [...]

P/N 520050 2 8 Rev . F 3-26-04 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE SP A For cleaning or maintenance purposes, it is possible to use the Control System to automatically empty your spa and then to refill with clean water from the Pool. At the Power Center: 1. Set the SPA Service Switch to “DRAIN” position. 2. Set the FILTER Service Switch to the “ON” po[...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 2 9 P/N 520050 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Y our Control System is designed to provide years of trouble-free pool and spa enjoyment. However , if at any time your System should behave erratically , consult the following Check List, which should help to alleviate any problems caused by operator error . If you are still unable to solve your part[...]

P/N 520050 3 0 Rev . F 3-26-04 RF TROUBLE SHOOTING T ABLE Symptom Possible Cause Solution POWER LED does not light. LX-100 RF Power/Load Center Insure power is being supplied and does not have power . that the LX-100 RF Load/Power Center operates correctly without the receiver installed. Defective cable or connection to the V erify the function of [...]

Rev . F 3-26-04 3 1 P/N 520050 For questions, repairs, replacement parts, or information on possible Authorized Service Centers within your vicinity call: Pentair Pool Products ~ 800-831-7133 Or visit us on the Internet at www .pentairpool.com[...]

P/N 520050 3 2 Rev . F 3-26-04 Pentair Pool Products 1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 774-4151 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 523-2400 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.[...]