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    Operating & Service Instructions -for- HP7 Microprocessor Controller Includes Co nnecti on of External Controllers Dealer & Service Version Not for Distribution to Owners 2737 24 th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33713 800-786-7751 www.aquacal.com[...]

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    Revised 10/14/03 TABLE of CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION of HP7 CONTROLLER ................................................. 4 HP7 CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 4 Inputs: ....................................................................................................................[...]

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    2. Time Delay [dEL] : ......................................................................................................................12 3. Configuring for External C ontrollers [JAO] or [FS2]: ................................................................12 4. Water Sensor calibration [tSC]… ..............................................[...]

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    GENERAL DESCRIPTION of HP7 CONTROLLER The HP7 is a powerful microprocessor control designed for use in swimming pool & spa heat pumps. The control features 3-digit temperatur e and set point display, with programming changes easily performed via simple 3-button (key) operation. The HP7 offers precise water temperature contro l, accu rate defros[...]

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    Control Features: ♦ Compressor Operation ♦ Refrigerant Circuit Hi & Low-Pressure Lock Out ♦ Water Pump Option (Call Flex) ♦ Precise Evaporator Tem perature Control (Defrost Management) ♦ Anti Short Cycle Timer (4-Minute Restart Delay) ♦ Precise Water Temperature Control ♦ Corrosion Protection (Conformal Coating) CONTROL PANEL LAYO[...]

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    CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS UNIT is HEATING WATER TEMPERATURE SET POINT ACTUAL WATER TEMPERATURE POOL SELECTION SPA SELECTION 6[...]

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    SEQUENCE of OPERATION PUMP O F F POWER ON ______________________ "F LO " D isp la yed PUMP O N POWER ON ______________________ Wa t e r T e m p . D is p l a y e d SET PO IN T BEL O W 60 ºF ______________________ Heater i s "OFF " Pressi n g Up-Down Ke ys W ill Displa y "O FF" , Wa t er T em p . D i s p l ay e d SET PO[...]

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    8 START UP & SETTING OPERATING CONTROLS LEVEL-1 (Owner) ACCESS NOTE : Covered within this section are features and settings typically accessed first by the installer, and then remaining accessible by the end user (o wner ). Thes e features reside at the Level-1 ac cess point within the microprocessor . (Please see page-11 for information concer[...]

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    9 5. Changing The Pool Temperature Set Point: A. Using the Pool / Spa key, select the POOL tem perature set point. The pool set po int indicator light will confirm your selection by ligh ting. B. The pool temperature set point range is adjustable from 60 ° F. to 95 ° F (104 ° F in latest models) . using the Up ⇑ or Down ⇓ arrow keys. The des[...]

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    10 5) With [ELC] displayed, use the Up or Down a rrow keys to select a lock code number. The factory set lock code is “ 17”. Not depressing any buttons for 15- seconds will allow the control to save th e selection and return to the normal operating mode. Pressing the Pool / Spa key w ill also save the se lection and step to the next menu parame[...]

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    11 10. Fan Speed Control… This option is not applicable to any current m odels. If option present, factory default setting of “80” MUST remain. Controllers Ve rsion .06 or newer will not contain a FAN option. LEVEL-1 DISPLAY CODES Menu Codes Description Function [FLO] No water flow detected Displayed Code Message: Appears whenever the circula[...]

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    WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only SERVICE & SET UP FEATURES LEVEL-2 ACCESS (Includes Configur ation for External Cont rollers) 1. Entering Service Menu: A. To enter the service menu leve l, depress and hold both the Up ⇑ and Down ⇓ arrow keys simultaneously until the code message [CF1] (Celsius Fahrenheit Selection) is disp[...]

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    WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only 3.2: Configuring for External Controllers not Equipped with an “OFF” Position Switch, and All Double-Function Air Sw itch Controllers. (Also see Appendix Item “B”) 3.3 Remote Flow Sw itch / Automa tic Thermostat Switching [FS2]: (Also see Appendix Item “C”) A. Follow the steps 1a. throu[...]

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    WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only B. Remove the unit front panel to gain a ccess to the defrost sensor . The defrost senso r will be found strapped to the suction line in comb ination with the TXV sensing bulb, or, in some models, the defrost sensor will be conn ected to the su ction lin e independent of the TXV bulb; C. Carefully [...]

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    WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only 7. Changing Service Lock Code & “Backdoor” Entry… A. Changing the Code… The factory default Service Lock Code is “50”. Service personne l are strongly advised to retain the factory defau lt setting. However, should una uthorized access to the Level-2 (Service) menu be suspected, it [...]

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    WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only 8) [DEL] will display (At this point you have entere d the service menu, and service- level programming will be possible.); 9) Push Pool/Spa pad until [LOC] appears on readout for the second time; 10) Push the up arrow,…The current, correct lock code will d isplay. Using the up or down arrow, the[...]

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    WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only LEVEL-2 FAULT CODES Message Error Description Possible Cause [dPO] Defrost Sensor Open Cut or loose sensor wiring [PO] Water Temperature Sensor Open Cut or loose sensor wiring [dPC] Defrost sensor shorted Short circuit in defrost sensor wiring or defective sensor. [PC] Water temperatu re sensor sho[...]

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    WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only APPENDIX Connecting to, and Confi guring Microprocessor for, Ext ernal Control : • A: Jandy and Pentair/Compool Brand Exte rnal Controllers Equipped with an “OFF” Position • B: External Controllers NOT Equipped with OFF Setting • C: Remote Flow Switch Connection • D: Call/Flex Option 18[...]

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    Connecting Specific Jandy Or Pentair/Compool Controllers (See application table w ithin) Appendix- A Instructions For Connecting Specific Jandy Or Pentair/Compool Controllers To AquaCal’s HP7 Microprocessor 19 The microprocessor terminal block, labeled X , Y , Z, is located on the low-voltage portion of the MICROPROCESSOR POWER BOARD. (See figure[...]

  • Page 20

    Warning ! WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only MAKE CERTAIN POWER SUPPLY TO HEATPUMP and CONT ROLLER IS DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO CONTINIUING. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 1. String 18/2 cable from the controller to the heat pump. 2. Locate the MICROPROCESSOR POWER BOARD inside the heat pum[...]

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    WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only Warning ! MAKE CERTAIN POWER SUPPLY TO HEATPUMP and CONTROLLER IS DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO CONTINIUING. FAILURE TO DISCONNE CT ELECTRICAL POWER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 1. String 18/3 cable from the controller to the heat pump. 2. Locate the MICROPROCESSOR POWER BOARD inside the heat pum[...]

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    Connecting Controllers Not Equipped With an OFF Setting (See application table within) WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only Appendix- B HP-7 …. Interfacing External Controllers Not Equipped with an OFF Setting (Including, but not limited to, Double-Function Air Switches) Compatible Applications All Intermatic ”Air Force” Series [...]

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    Connecting a Remote Flow Switch WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only Appendix- C Installing A Remote Flow Switch For Automatic Thermostat Switching A Remote Flow Switch kit is designed to allow autom atic selection of th e thermostats on AquaCal heaters equipped with HP7 Microprocessors with LED display. The Micr oprocesso r will rece[...]

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    FIGURE 1 FLOW SWITCH INSTALLED IN P OOL RETURN LINE WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only SPA Return Line Installation 1. Disconnect power to the AquaCal Heater. 2. Remove front access panel and the electri c box cover (if equi pped) on the heater. 3. String the flow switches cable through an acces s hole in the side of the heater and [...]

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    FLOW SWITCH INSTALLED IN SPA RETURN LINE FIGURE 2 WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only For Assistance Call AquaCal @ 800-786-7 751 Mon. – Fri. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 25[...]

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    WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only Installing a Call Flex Kit Appendix- D Installing a Call Flex Kit for Time Clock Management - Heaters Eq uipped With HP7 Microprocessor The CALL-FLEX is installed to manage the time clock to the desired heating style of the pool heat pump owner. With CALL-FLEX , owners select one of three heat mode[...]

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    WARNING !!!! Dealer & Se rvice Center Use Only Diagrams 27[...]

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    CAUTION ! ONLY NON-ENERGIZING (“DRY” ) CIRCUIT SHOULD BE CONNECTED; NEVER APPLY EXTERNAL-SOURCE VOLTAGE TO THE HP7 MICROPROCE SSOR TERMINAL BOARD. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. WARNING ! DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRIC AL POWER WHI LE PERFORMIN G THIS WORK. FAIL URE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING MAY RESU L T IN SERIOUS [...]

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    2737 24 th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33713 800-786-7751 www.aquacal.com 29[...]