Pentair CP-1000 manual

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  • Page 1

    CP-1000 POOL OR SPA CONTROL SYSTEM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when operating and servicing this electrical equipment, and when using the spa. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body [...]

  • Page 2

    Compool Corporation warrants to the purchaser of this electronic control system, for the period of one year from the date of original purchase for use, that any defective product proved to be caused by faulty workmanship or faulty material, will be repaired or replaced at Compool's option for no charge, providing the product is returned to Com[...]

  • Page 3

    INTRODUCTION The CP-1000 is an electronic control system which is designed to coordinate and operate all of the equipment associated with your spa or swimming pool. The system is comprised of two principal components: the CP-1000 CONTROLLER which is located inside your house, and the LX-1000 POWER CENTER which is located at the pool equipment pad. [...]

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    CONTROLLER Installed in a convenient location inside your house, the CP-1000 CONTROLLER gives you fingertip control of all the equipment associated with your swimming pool or spa.[...]

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    EQUIPMENT CONTROL: The Controller houses a 24 hour Clock with a digital display, which is used to program daily filtration cycles and auxiliary equipment (such as pumps and lights). There are five Equipment Buttons which are used for switching the pool equipment ON or OFF: FILTER Button: Activates filter pump, and circulates water through the filtr[...]

  • Page 6

    EQUIPMENT CONTROL TIME MODE: In Time Mode (normal operation), the Clock will display the actual time of day, and "TIME" will appear on the right of the Display. It is possible to manually activate the pool equipment while Clock is in Time Mode, by simply pushing the appropriate Equipment Button. This will temporarily override any preset p[...]

  • Page 7

    PROGRAMMING It is possible to preset six programs during a 24 hour period. Each of the six programs can be used for turning equipment ON or OFF. More than one piece of equipment can be turned ON or OFF at each program. However, to turn the same piece of equipment ON and OFF requires two programs. It is therefore advisable to overlap programs. Once [...]

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    "PROG 3" will now appear on the right of the Display. This indicates tt Enter the third program time (6:30 pm) by pushing the HOURS and MINUTES Buttons. In our example, we would like to turn on the jet pump (AUX 3) at 6:30 pm, but the filter pump should also still be running. Therefore, push FILTER and AUX 3 Equipment Buttons. "ON&qu[...]

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    UNUSED PROGRAMS: Our sample program utilizes all six programs. However your personal three or four of the available programs. In this event, we recommend 1 To accomplish this, push PROGRAM Button until unused program is displayed. Push and hold down HOURS and MINUTES Buttons at the same time, and then release simultaneously. "OFF will appear o[...]

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    CUSTOM CLOCK OPTIONS The standard CP-1000 Controller is provided with six programs plus the "Filter Pump Off" safety delay. Your Pool Builder may, however, have incorporated one or more of the following custom features: PROGRAM LOCK: To safeguard against someone accidentally pushing the PROGRAM Button and inadvertently tampering with your[...]

  • Page 11

    POOL CLEANER CONTROL: If your system incorporates a pool cleaner, AUX 1 Equipment Button Whenever the pool cleaner (AUX 1) is switched on, the filter pump will also be automatically activated, even if the FILTER Equipment Button has not been switched "ON". Additionally, a built-in electronic delay circuit will prevent the pool cleaner fro[...]

  • Page 12

    Located in close proximity to your pumping equipment, the U-1000 POWER CENTER provides your Pool Serviceperson with manual control of the system without having to gain access to the CP-1000 Controller. SYSTEM POWER: A Status Light is provided to indicate that power has been connected to the system. If this light is not on, consult your Pool Service[...]

  • Page 13

    REMOTE CON'TROLS SPA-SIDE REMOTE: One or more 3-function waterproof Remote Controls (called SLIPERSWITCH) may be located at your spa. This will enable you to override the CP-1000 Controller, and activate your spa equipment from the convenience of the spa. It is possible to control the following equipment from the Superswitch: 1. FILTER. Activa[...]

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    VALVE OPERATORS: Your control system is designed to activate an optional motorized solar valve (model VOR-24), which automatically diverts the flow of water through your solar panels whenever solar energy is available. Your system may also include additional motorized valves for custom hydraulic applications, such as a fountain or waterfall, or (in[...]

  • Page 15

    MAINTENANCE SERVICING THE VALVES: If your system has been plumbed with the Compool Pro Valve, maintenance is a simple operation which can be Derformed bv either vourself or vour Pool Se~ice~erson. 1. 0bt;in Compool Grease Gun (model GUN-3) from your Pool Equipment Supplier. 2. Ensure that the valve is in the "closed port" position. 3. Inj[...]

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    TROUBLE-SHOOTING Your control system is designed to provide years of trouble-free enjoyment. However, if at any time your system appears to malfunction, consult the following Check List, which should help to alleviate any problems created by operator error. If you are still unable to solve your particular symptom, refer the situation to a qualified[...]