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LDLINE CON TR OLS INC . G www .goldlinecontr ols.com 888-921-7665 Aqua Logic Aqua Logic Aqua Logic Aqua Logic Aqua Logic Automation and Chlorination Inst allation Manual for models AQ-LOGIC-PS-4 AQ-LOGIC-PS-8[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • ! W ARNING: Disconnect all AC power during installation. • ! W ARNING: W ater in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit may be hazardous to your health. • ! W ARNING[...]
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T able of Content s Introduction Before Y ou Begin................................................................... 1 Plumbing Requirements....................................................... 2 Electrical Requirements....................................................... 2 Installation S teps...................................................[...]
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Introduction Before Y ou Begin Before installing the Aqua Logic System -Determine that you have everything necessary to complete the installation -Find a suitable mounting location for both the control center and remote keypad -Plan and determine where components will be plumbed -Plan wire runs and wiring connections What’s Included Before attemp[...]
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Plumbing Requirement s The only special plumbing requirements for the Aqua Logic are the T urbo Cell and flow switch which are typically plumbed after the heater but before the pool/spa return valve. Refer to page 9 for detailed instructions. Electrical Requirement s Power must be shut off at the circuit breaker before performing any wiring. Be sur[...]
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ºC ºF Ti Calcuim Hardness Ci To t a l Alkalin ity Ai 53 60 66 76 84 94 103 12 16 19 24 29 34 39 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 How to use: Measu re pool pH, tempe rature, calcium hard ness, and total alkalinity . Us e the chart above to determine T i, Ci,and Ai from your measure ments. Insert valu es of pH, T i, Ci and A i into the above equat ion. If S i [...]
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The pool’ s chemistry must be balanced BEFORE activating the Aqua Logic’ s sanitizing function. NOTE: If the pool does not have new water , add metal remover and non-copper based algaecide to the pool, per manufacturer ’ s instructions. This ensures a quick, troublefree transfer to the Aqua Logic system. Salt Salt Level Use the chart below to[...]
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Pool Sizing Formula T ype of Salt to Use It is important to use only sodium chloride (NaCl) salt that is greater than 99% pure. This is common food quality or water softener salt and is usually available at building supply stores in 40-80 lb. bags labeled coarse or fine “Solar Salt”. It is also acceptable to use water conditioning salt pellets,[...]
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2. Mounting the Equipment Aqua Logic Control Center The Aqua Logic is contained in a raintight enclosure that is suitable for outdoor mounting. The control must be mounted a minimum of 5 ft. (2 meters) horizontal distance from the pool/spa (or more, if local codes require). The Control Center is designed to mount vertically on a flat surface with t[...]
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3 . See “Electrical W iring” (page 17) for instructions on running the cable from the Aqua Logic main unit to the remote display/keypad. Optional Wireless Remote Display/Keyp ad The Aqua Logic W ireless Remote Display/Keypad (Goldline part number AQL-REMOTE-RF-PS-x) must be mounted indoors or in a weather protected area (rain should never hit t[...]
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3. Plumbing General Pool Equipment Refer to the following guidelines and the diagram below . 1. Spa should be at or above the level of the pool. For raised spas: Provide a means for the spa to overflow into the pool and install check valves in the spa return and the pool suction (see diagram) to prevent the spa draining while the pool/spa suction a[...]
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T urbo Cell The T urbo Cell (used for chlorine generation) should be plumbed AFTER the filter and heater . If installed on a pool/spa combination system, the cell should be plumbed BEFORE the pool/spa return valve in order to allow proper chlorination of both the pool and the spa. Refer to plumbing diagram below: The cell may be mounted vertically [...]
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4. Electrical Wiring The Aqua Logic Control Center requires both high and low voltage connections. Low voltage connections will be made to actuators, sensors, remote keypad, etc. High voltage connections will be made to pumps, lights, etc., as well as providing direct input power to the Control Center . Always: -Ensure that Power is disconnected pr[...]
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Grounding and Bonding Connect a ground wire from the primary electrical panel to the Aqua Logic ground bus bar . Also ground each piece of high voltage (120 or 240V AC) equipment that is connected to the Aqua Logic control relays or circuit breakers. The Aqua Logic should also be connected to the pool bonding system by an 8A WG (6A WG for Canada) w[...]
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High V olt age (120/240V) Pool Equipment All Aqua Logic relays are double pole (they make/break both “legs” of 240V circuits) and are rated at 3HP/30A at 240V (1½HP/30A at 120V). Refer to the diagram below for typical relay wiring: ! W ARNING: Do not use the Aqua Logic to control an automatic pool cover . Swim- mers may become entrapped undern[...]
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Low V olt age Wiring V alve Actuators The Aqua Logic can control up to four 24V automatic valve actuators. T wo of the valve outputs are dedicated to the pool/spa suction (V alve2) and return (V alve1) valves. V alve3 and V alve4 are for general purpose use (solar , water feature, in-floor cleaner , etc.). For installations with solar heating, Gold[...]
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Generic Heaters 1. W ire heater to 120/240V power source per the instructions in the heater manual. The Aqua Logic does NOT control the power going to the heater . 2. W ire the Aqua Logic dry contact heater output per the diagram below . Many internal parts of the heater can get very hot--see the heater manufacturer ’ s recommendations on the min[...]
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Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the heater manual for “2-wire Remote Thermostat” operation under “Remote Control Connections” and the diagram on the following page: 1. Turn of f power to heater 2. W ire Aqua Logic to terminals 1 & 2 (see diagram) 3. Leave jumper attached to terminals 4 & 5 4. Move “BYP ASS” dipswitc[...]
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Raypak RP2100 Pool/Spa Heater 1. T urn power off to heater 2. Push the mode button to “spa” mode 3. Set the temperature to the maximum 4. Push the mode button to “OFF” 5. Lastly , plug the prewired connector in the P7 position on the board. ! IMPORT ANT : The heater will display “OFF” when it is being r emotely contr olled by the Aqua L[...]
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T emperature Sensors The Aqua Logic utilizes 10K ohm thermistor type sensors. T wo sensors (water temperature and air temperature) are included. If the Aqua Logic is being used to control a solar heating system, a third “solar” sensor will be required. The sensors are provided with a 12 ft. cable. If a longer cable is required, contact the Gold[...]
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I f multiple r emote display/keypads are installed: Never connect more than 2 wires to any terminal block. T wo remotes can be wired back to the Aqua Logic main unit or the second display/keypad (and third, if applicable) can be “daisy chained” with one display/keypad wired to the next. The maximum wire run from the Aqua Logic main unit to the [...]
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5. Configuration Setup After plumbing and wiring are complete, the Aqua Logic MUST BE CONFIGURED before attempting to operate. Configuration information is entered at the keypad and “tells” the Aqua Logic what equipment is connected and how each should be controlled. Accessing the Configuration Menu Configuring the Aqua Logic requires that you [...]
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Logic will turn on the filter pump to circulate the water . If “Pool and Spa” is selected in the Pool/Spa sub-menu (see page 21), the valves will also alternate between the pool and spa every 30 minutes and the filter pump will turn off while the valves are turning. The heater(s) and chlorinator will not operate if freeze protection is the only[...]
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21 Solar Con fig. + to view/ change So la r Disa bled Sol ar-Ext end Disa bled Solar Priority Disa bled Push t o acce ss solar options T oggl e betwe en Enabl ed an d Di sabled (def aul t) Solar T oggl e betwe en Enabl ed an d Di sabled (def aul t) Solar Ex tend T oggl e betwe en Enabl ed an d Di sabled (def aul t) Solar Ex tend Move to prev ious/n[...]
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22 is selected, then the pool/spa suction and return valve actuators should be connected to the Aqua Logic. Pressing the POOL/SP A button on the display/key pad will allow the home- owner to alternate between pool and spa operation. Spa Spillover When spa spillover is “Enabled”, the homeowner will be able to rotate through “Pool Only” (both[...]
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23 NOTE: The configuration parameters for all Aux outputs are same as shown below for Aux1. PS-4 models have two Aux outputs: Aux1 and Aux2. PS-8 models have six Aux outputs: Aux1 through Aux6. Aux 1 Co n fig . + to view/ change Aux1 F unction Ma nual On/Off Aux 1 F re ez e Disa bled Push to access Aux1 op tions Rotates bet ween opti ons Manual O n[...]
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24 Aux1 Interlock If “Enabled”, this feature will override the function (manual on/off, countdown timer , timeclock, selected above and turn the aux1 or aux2 relay off. This forced off condition occurs when: filter pump is off, first 3 minutes of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing), when the pool/spa suction r[...]
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In-Floor Cleaner – the valve switches the water returning to the pool between the in-floor cleaner and the normal return jets which facilitate efficient surface skimming. The valve will operate the in-floor cleaner for the first half of each clock hour and then switch to the jets/ skimming for the last half of the hour . V alve3 Interlock If “E[...]
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26 6. System S t artup and Checkout Before S t artup Before starting the Aqua Logic for the first time, be sure that the following items have been completed: 1. Pool/spa chemicals are within the recommended levels according to the chart on page 3. 2. Pool/spa salt level is between 2700 – 3400 PPM. 3. Properly rated circuit breakers are installed [...]
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3. Once the heater is running, you can verify the “heater cooldown” feature (optional - see Configuration Menu/Heater Config.) is operating properly: • Press the “Filter” button once (for 2 speed pumps, this may require 2 pushes of the “Filter” button) • The heater should turn off (“Heater” LED off) and the “Filter” LED will[...]
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Limited W arranty—Pool Automation & Chlorination Product s 1/1/2004 This warranty statement is applicable to all pool automation and chlorination products manufactured by Goldline Controls, Inc. (Goldline) on or after January 1, 2004 . See the appropriate warranty statement for other Goldline products or for pool automation and chlorination p[...]
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North Kingstown, RI 02852 USA LDLINE CONTROLS I NC. G www .goldlinecontrols.com 888-921-7665 092042A Aqua Logic Programming Flow Chart denote s con ditiona l item s } } PS-4 only PS-4 only pool/spa config. lights confi g aux1 config aux2 config valve3 conf ig valve4 conf ig all timeclocks ( 7 or 2/5 day) t i m ef o r m a t ( 1 2o r 2 4h r ) units ([...]