Gator PPO User Manual V100
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1. Midnight is 24 00 and the time 00 00 means there is no start time programmed for this cycle Turn the rotary knob to set cycle one s start time Use the lt lt ESC key to move between the hhmm digits and turn the knob to selected the correct value required Once cycle one s start time is selected press the rotary knob to set this value The function field F9 04 will be displayed Press the rotary knob to enter the F9 04 stop time field The format of this field is shown as hh mm and the factory default setting is 12 00 hh hour 00 to 24 and mm minute 00 to 59 Note Midnight is 24 00 and the time 00 00 means there is no start time programmed for this cycle Turn the rotary knob to set cycle one s stop time Use the lt lt ESC key to move between the hhmm digits and turn the knob to selected the correct value required Once cycle one s stop time is selected press the rotary knob to set this value The function field F9 05 will be displayed Turn the rotary knob to the F9 20 speed field Press the rotary knob to enter the F9 20 speed field The format of this field is shown as ss and the factory default setting is 45 ss Hz 30 to 50 Note The minimum selectable speed is 30Hz and the maximum is 50Hz Turn the rotary knob to set the speed for cycle one www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 18 Use the lt lt ESC key to move between the s2. O for off and 1 for on Each days function field number is listed below Weekday Function field to set Factory default run state run state F9 28 F9 29 F9 30 www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 8 Troubleshooting The Gator PPO appears to be running but my pump s motor is not working Some pump motors have thermal overload relays and this may have tripped preventing the motor from running when being powered by the Gator PPO Leave the pump for several minutes allowing it to cool down then try restarting the unit If the problem persists you should call an electrician for further assistance The wiring between the Gator PPO and the pump is incorrect You should call an electrician for further assistance The Gator PPO does not start the pump automatically Make sure daily start and stop times are programmed into the unit and that these times are sequential to each other For example a start time of 21 00 and a stop time of 03 00 would mean that the system would run over midnight into the next day See 7 5 and 7 6 Make sure you have programmed the unit to operate on the specific day you require it to operate See 7 7 Make sure the unit has the correct current year current month day and current time programmed See 7 2 7 3 and 7 4 Make sure the unit is not set in the automatic off A Off state See 6 1 The Gator PPO displays an error code An error code will be displa
3. User Manual Version 1 00 230VAC Single Phase GATOR POOL PUMP OPTIMIZER User programmable multi speed swimming pool pump inverter for 230VAC single phase PSC swimming pool pumps Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 Preface Thank you for purchasing the Gator Pool Pump Optimizer and we trust that along with effective management of your pools pumping system that you will also unlock good energy savings with this product The Gator PPO is a product that has been designed to operate with most conventional 230VAC single phase swimming pool pump motors that adopt the permanent split capacitor PSC principle of operation The Gator PPO has the ability to regulate the speed of your swimming pool pumps motor during preset programmable run times daily This manual provides the user with a guide on product safety model identification installation and wiring power up and general operation programming the unit troubleshooting and maintenance As the user you are required to peruse the contents of this document carefully to familiarize yourself with the relevant know how and specifically the notes on inverter safety before attempting to carry out any installation setting operation and or maintenance processes The technical specifications applied to this product or the content of this manual may be subject to change without prior notifying www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual
4. For example if you have a 550 watt motor 0 55kW you can use a 750 watt Gator PPO You must never use a larger motor on a smaller Gator PPO For example a 1100watt 1 1kW motor cannot work on a 750watt 0 75kW Gator PPO PRO PUMPS Aquanauter Max KPa 200 Model No 123456 Min KPa 50 MOTOR 230 Hz50 PHA DU RATING T 1100 WATTS 6 J amps TO REQUIBSME AUTO RESET APROVAL NUMBER Q94218 5 PRO PUMPS Make sure the current Amps of the motor are less than or equal Aquanauter to the amperage rating on the Gator PPO s information label as oon Model No 123456 shown on the right It should be indicated on the pump s MOTOR wecreaupantl T a information labels as shown in the red circle in the image to the ea eovonconae ae asamun Y right MAY RESTART WITHOUT WARMING o Made in China 6 GATOR Pool Pump Optimizer Model B150 1 1S2E R Rated Input 1 Phase 230VAC 50Hz Rated Output 1 Phase 0 to 230VAC 30 to 50HZ Rated Current 6 5A Rated Capacity 1 1kW 1100 Watt Code 1406009 Standard GB T12668 2 MANAA O Wait CE OR Gator Products Pty Ltd Check that the required motor power Step 4 does not exceed the rated capacity as detailed on the label of the Gator PPO Also check that the rated motor current Step 5 does exceed the rated current as detailed on the label of the Gator PPO A sample of the label is shown in the image on the right Note If you have ordered the incorrect Gator PPO you should NOT
5. correct model to suite your current pool pump To determine whether you have ordered and have been supplied with the correct model follow these steps Locate the motors label on your pool pump It will be located in a similar position to the label in the red circle in the image of a pool pump below Ry _ BITS eae aes Make sure that the supply voltage required by the motor is PRO PUMPS 230 volt AC 220 to 240 volt AC is also acceptable It should Aquanauter be indicated on the pump information labels as shown in the tn KP Model No 123456 red circle in the image to the right www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 Make sure the number of phases required by the motor is 1PH or PRO PUMPS Aquanauter APROVAL NUMBER OM218 single phase It should be indicated on the pump information labels as shown in the red circle in the image to the right Max KPa 200 Model No 123456 Min KPa 50 MOTOR RATING VOLTS 230 Hz 0 OUTPUT 1100 s Ps MOTOR CONFORMS TO REQUIREMENTS OF AS 3136 MOTOR FITTED WITH AUTO RESET OVERLOAD MAY RESTART WITHOUT WARNING Make sure the power watts or kilowatts of the motor meets the detail on the Gator PPO s information label as shown on the right It should be indicated on the pumps information labels as shown in the red circle in the image to the right It is acceptable to use a Gator PPO that is larger in power output than your pump s motor
6. unit is being incinerated e Plastic components of the inverter will generate toxic gases if the unit is being incinerated 1 2 Other Precautions 1 The Motor e Make certain that the cable between the Gator PPO and the pumps motor does not exceed 5m in length If the cable cannot be shortened or the Gator PPO cannot be installed closer to the motor you should not install this product e Motor insulation check before connecting the Gator PPO When a motor is used for the first time or reused after it has not been used for a long period the motor insulation must be inspected to www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 prevent the damage to the inverter cause by the failed insulation of the motor windings Use a 500V voltage type mega ohm meter to measure the insulation resistance which should not be less than 5MQ Nowe While performing the insulation test on the motor be sure to disconnect the motor from the Gator PPO Failing to do this will result in damage to the unit AN pancer Do not perform the voltage resistance test and insulation test on the control circuit of the Gator PPO This will result in damage to the unit 2 The Gator PPO e Using the Gator PPO beyond the rated voltage value It is not recommended to operate the Gator PPO beyond the range of the allowable input voltage If the unit is to be subjected to an input voltage beyond the specified voltage range increase or decrease the v
7. Ver 1 00 Contents POT ACE E E E E E E E E E E E E E E CONTCIIES escsssiscscsdstsnscscsascecsnstansenssensecsastannqndetsuedeesundsenieanencscsundeteastetsaeestanedousiaenahistauecersasdedsastansdnnsente aase 1 Notes ON Sat OLY eoo E spans envaaueduex eau E E EEE E E A S Ue CSG WG Vall ais io ar EEE E E EEEE E EEEE EE ERE EEE EEEE E ET TZOtherPrecautioN Se seca a E E E 2 SECU iCal LIONS cuca aewiav vances ceneacaaauvaueacearansaansugeaneaswanciacieeacehuguseviasucanseacanauseaaewareneeivonseaunneeuseaurawsianmraiees 3 Dimensions siceisnicessiieda nase danaaaunidentinccadavadevndahansadanoasvidenbnskedandadudextaavadaunietaiexeisiedaniadeiexbasbedexuiududexiuenidenn 4 Model Identification esesesesossesosesosssosseossesosesosssossecssasosesosssosseossasosesosssosseossasosesosssossecssasosesosseesse 5 Installation and Wiring sessseosessesosecsesssscsecsesssecsecsesssscsecsesssscsecsesssscsecsesssscsecsesssscsecsesssscseeseseseoe 5 LMO ntinNe LS UNU seeen essa csmenswaannvesananesansnaeranaaneeiaqesacarnmaueaaiacersaeneesunmemumaerannaiacnanee 5 2 Wiring the Milage st iecnccasunnsussusersnimacadonrddds axastsaansicceasaunndaseaupedsanavesdieuswenigeaaeeaancansamiinuerasuennntineeaniueetee 5 2 1 The incoming power supply Circuit breaker cseesssssseecccccceceseaeeessseeeeccceeeesessuaaesseeeseseeeeeees 5 2 2 The electrical connection terminals ccceccescesceccccuccuccuccucceceeceeceececusceccuccuceueeuce
8. allows for other devices such as a chlorinator to be run while the Gator PPO is in operation This relay has both normally open TB TA or normally closed TB TC connection terminals that are located under the door cover at the base of the unit Relay Terminals e oe FWD REV Yi SV Ail Ai2 Pry Cry Gry Gry Gny l NUS AUS AUS AUS AU AU Pry Ah Aa Gy dA Al uv UY U U U U Ai1 X1 Ai2 X2 X3 COM AOV AOI TA TB TC To connect a device such as a chlorinator the live wire from the power source to the device should be connected to terminals TA and the live wire from the device should be connected to terminal TB as shown in the image below Circuit 2 Breaker 2 230VAC 50Hz 230VAC Incoming Mains Chlorinator Supply Note The contact rating for this relay is 5A at 230VAC or 3A at 24VDC www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 6 Power Up and General Operation JAN pace The Gator PPO is programmed to start the pump automatically Be aware that when power is applied the pump may start immediately Keep hands and items clear of the electrical and mechanical components of the system when applying power When receiving the Gator PPO it should set to be in the automatic off state Apply power to the Gator PPO by switching the circuit breaker on The units LED display should have the message A Off flashing Note Do not be concerned if this is not the case If the G
9. ator PPO is in the A Off Automatic Off state return it to the normal auto run mode by pressing the RUN lt lt ESC keys together continually for 2 seconds The flashing message A Off will disappear confirming that the unit is now in the automatic run mode In the automatic run mode up to 4 daily run cycles can be pre programmed into the unit Each daily run cycle has a start time a stop time and the speed at which the pump will run between these two times The Gator PPO has a factory default setting with 2 pre programmed daily run cycles The factory default settings for the 1 daily run cycle are start at 09 00 stop at 11 00 and run at a speed of 45Hz The factory default settings for the gt A daily run cycle are start at 21 00 stop at 03 00 and run at a speed of 35Hz Instructions to change these settings is described in the Chapter 6 of this document under Programming the Unit To check that the pump runs correctly press Run Key This will start the pump and ramp the pump s motor to 50Hz the maximum speed Leave the pump to run for a minimum of 5 minutes to make certain that the motor is running smoothly and that it runs reasonably cool You should be able to put your hand on the motors casing and hold it there without it burning you Note If the motor shows any signs of running hot immediately switch the pump off by pressing the Stop key Once the motor has run fora period of about 5 minutes pres
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11. eek It is possible to select which days of the week you wish to run the Gator PPO Follow these steps to set each day of the week 1 Enter the programming mode by pressing the rotary knob If F9 xx is already displayed move to step 3 below 2 F9 xx will be displayed If this is not displayed press lt lt ESC once www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 10 11 Turn the rotary knob clockwise to increase or anticlockwise to decrease the xx value until F9 28 the run state for Sunday is displayed Press the rotary knob to enter the F9 28 field The format of this field is shown as a 0 means off or 1 means on and the factory default setting is 1 On Turn the rotary knob to set Sunday on 1 or off 0 Once Sunday s run value has been selected press the rotary knob to set this value The function field F9 29 the run state for Monday is displayed Press the rotary knob to enter the F9 29 field Turn the rotary knob to set Monday on 1 or off 0 Once Monday s run value has been selected press the rotary knob to set this value The function field F9 30 the run state for Tuesday is displayed Repeat this process for F9 30 Tuesday F9 31 Wednesday F9 32 Thursday F9 33 Friday and F9 34 Saturday Of course it s also possible to set any one of the weekdays run state by entering that specific days function field at selecting
12. er supply The 230VAC power supply should be connected to the unit as per the image on the right The 230VAC Live brown wire should be connected through a suitable circuit breaker see 4 2 1 onto the terminal marked R L1 Circuit Breaker The 230VAC Neutral blue wire should be connected onto terminal marked T L3 T s7 ER The Earth green or yellow green should be connected to the terminal u 230VAC 50Hz marked PE Incoming Mains Supply Note The motor s earth wire will also be connected to this terminal so leave sufficient space for this wire 5 2 4 Connecting the motors wires The motor wires should be connected to the unit as per the image on the right The brown wire should be connected onto the terminal marked U The blue wire should be connected onto terminal marked W Live Neutral The Earth wire green or yellow green should be connected to the terminal marked PE Earth Motor Terminal Connections 5 2 5 Checking the incoming power and motor connections Once the wiring has been completed the connections should look the same as those in the image below Circuit Breaker pE SFE 7 zu 7 zw Zz Zz 230VAC 50Hz Motor Terminal Incoming Mains Connections Supply www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 5 2 6 Connecting a chlorinator to the system The Gator PPO has an additional internal switch relay that
13. fore any wiring operation is permitted e Donottry to connect the DC terminals DC DC on the Gator PPO to any external device e The terminal voltage of the incoming power supply must not exceed the rated voltage This could lead to damage of the Gator PPO e The grounding terminal PE of the Gator PPO must be securely connected to earth resistance to earth of lt 10Q Poor grounding can lead to the risk of electric fire 3 Check before switching on the power e Close the door cover of the Gator PPO before applying mains power to the unit e Never run the motor at a frequency greater than 50Hz 4 Precautions when power is applied and during operation e Do not open the door cover while power is applied to the Gator PPO e Do not handle the Gator PPO with wet hands This could lead to electric shock e Do not control the running and stopping of the Gator PPO by switching the input power to the unit on and off e When reapplying power to the Gator PPO beware that the unit may start the motor automatically 5 Precautions during packaging and transportation e Donot place more than one Gator PPO in a carton packaging box e Do not put any heavy object s on the Gator PPO e Do not open the door cover during transport e Do not apply any force on the keypad and the door cover while handling the Gator PPO 6 Disposal e Dispose of the Gator PPO as industrial waste e The electrolytic capacitors inside the inverter may explode if the
14. iring the unit Amer Installation of the Gator PPO should be carried out by a qualified electrician and failure to do so will render the warranty on the product void e Before opening the cover door of the unit make sure power has been removed from the unit and wait for at least 10 minutes after all indicators on the keypad go out e The inverter must be properly earthed e Shorting DC and DC is prohibited e Connecting the main incoming power supply with U V or W is prohibited e All terminals must be securely tightened before applying power to the unit 5 2 1 The incoming power supply circuit breaker Before proceeding with the wiring of the Gator PPO make certain there is an existing circuit breaker and that this breaker is suited for the model of Gator PPO that is to be installed If a circuit breaker does not exist or if the breaker is not suited as per the table below the correctly sized circuit breaker should be purchased and installed Rated output Applicable motor Suggested Circuit current A kW Breaker Size A Model S B150 0 75S2E R S B150 1 1S2E R 5 2 2 The electrical connection terminals The incoming power supply and motor connection terminals are located under the door cover at the base of the Gator PPO They are arranged as per the image below a ak D in IRE D www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 5 2 3 Connecting the incoming pow
15. izer Users Manual Ver 1 00 Enable max speed Press RUN twice 0 5566 0 5560 z z E E ETHE Running Frequency Press Press Note ale function is D active for 1 hour Disable max speed Press STOP once 0 556c Current Time Fress 6 3 Information shown on the units display When the Gator PPO is idle the pump motor is off the current time is displayed on the screen of the unit While the Gator PPO is running the pump motor is on it is possible to view the current speed by pressing lt lt ESC Key By toggling the lt lt ESC Key while the unit is running you will be toggling between current time and current speed Also note the other minor advisory information the display provides as detailed in the call out boxes in the image below Hz LED SOLID PUMP FREQUENCY IS BEING DISPLAYED RUN LED SOLID PUMP IS RUNNING AT CORRECT SPEED RUN LED BLINKING RAPIDLY PUMP IS RUNNING IN START UP PHASE VOLTAGE BOOST FOR 60 SECONDS MAXIMUM EXT LED BLINKING INTERNAL CLOCK IS FUNCTIONAL EXT LED OFF PUMP IS RUNNING IN MANUAL OVERRIDE MODE MENU ENTER www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 7 Programming the Unit The Gator PPO makes use of a numbered menu driven programming system The user can only enter one programming function group which is F9 which relates to the automatic operational time settings in the u
16. nit Within this function group there are a number of fields numbered from 0 to 34 Some field numbers between 0 and 34 cannot be accessed as they are not available and have no relevance to the operation of the unit These fields each contain a variable that can be set to perform various tasks that are better described below 7 1 Programming Tips To enter programming mode press the rotary knob Use the rotary knob to change the current value Clockwise increases the value Anti clockwise decreases the value Use the lt lt ESC key to move between each of the digits in the field that is being displayed Press the rotary knob to save a fields value To exit programming mode and return to the status screen press the lt lt ESC key for 2 seconds continually 7 2 Programming the Current Year F9 00 1 a D UL SS Enter the programming mode by pressing the rotary knob If F9 xx is already displayed move to step 3 below F9 xx will be displayed If this is not displayed press lt lt ESC once Turn the rotary knob clockwise to increase or anticlockwise to decrease the xx value until F9 00 is displayed Press the rotary knob to enter the F9 00 field The format of this field is shown as ccyy cc century and yy year For example 2014 Turn the rotary knob to set the current year Use the lt lt ESC key to move between the ccyy digits and turn the knob to selected the correct value required Once the curren
17. oltage via a voltage regulator e Over voltage and lightning protection The Gator PPO has limited built in protection for overvoltage and lightning The product warranty does not however cover the product against a lightning strike or being subjected to over voltage conditions www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 2 Specifications Input Voltage supply voltage 230VAC 10 Single Phase Output Voltage 0 to Input Voltage as specified above Input Frequency 47 to 63Hz 50Hz as standard e Output Frequency 30 to 50Hz Protection Features Over Current over voltage under voltage motor overload e Output Relay This output that is switched concurrently to when the Gator PPO is running TB TA Normally Open and TB TC Normally Closed The contact rating for this relay is 3A at 230VAC or 5A at 24VDC 3 Dimensions 4 5mm mounting holes and slots www poolgator com 6 Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 4 Model Identification The Gator PPO is available in two models as set out in the table below each suited for motors with a different power ratings Rated capacity Rated output Applicable motor kVA current A kW S B150 0 75S2E R 1 7 4 5 0 75 Model SB150 1 1S2E R 2 3 6 0 1 1 Note 1kilowatt 1000 watts Make certain before you continue with the installation of the unit that you have ordered and have been supplied with the
18. pproximately 45 degree angle and draw the fan assembly out of the unit s enclosure body 3 Disconnect the power plug and remove the fan housing completely 4 Use your finger and rotate the fans blades to make sure the blades rotate freely www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 5 Ifthe fan has seized and needs replacing unclip the fan from the fan holder by gently opening the fan holder clips and separate the fan from the holder Fan holder clips 6 Replace the new fan making sure that the direction of air flow as indicated on the fan is as per the above sketch 7 Insert the fans power plug into the socket in the Gator PPO and install the fans holder assembly back into the Gator PPO s enclosure body as shown in the sketch below www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 SEON Gator Products Energy Efficiency GATOR PRODUCTS Pty Ltd P O Box 2546 Somerset West 7129 Western Cape Province Rep of South Africa www poolgator com
19. proceed with the installation of the unit and report this without delay to Gator Products Pty Ltd so that the matter can be remedied www poolgator com www poolgator com 8 Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 5 Installation and Wiring JAN pancer Installation of the Gator PPO should be carried out by a qualified electrician and failure to do so will render the warranty on the product void Do not install and run the Gator PPO if there is any noticeable damage to the unit 5 1 Mounting the unit Mount the Gator PPO indoors or in a well ventilated enclosure avoid direct sunlight and make sure that surroundings are free of dust corrosive gases inflammable gases oil mist water vapour water drops and salt mist The Gator PPO should be mounted against a solid backing surface that is capable of handling the unit s weight During the mounting process avoid exerting excess force on the keypad the rotary switch or the display Mount the Gator PPO in the vertical plane as shown in the image below using the mounting points provided There are 2 x 4 5mm holes in the top of the unit and 2 x 4 5mm slot in the bottom of the unit available for this purpose Make sure there is a minimum amount of free air space around the unit as stipulated in the image below VU MMMM Mhhhshhhd PR EHO EP LEA LEIA ADEE www poolgator com E Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 5 2 W
20. rent Month and Day F9 O1 ccccccccccssssesssssseeecceeeceeessaaeeassseeseeeeeeeseseaaeeees 7 4 Programming the Current Time F9 O2 cccccccssssssssssseeecececeecsseueeeessseeeeceeeeeesssuaaaesseeeeceeeeesssaaaaeees 7 5 Programming the 1st daily run cycle F9 03 F9 O4 and F9 20 csesccceccceessececeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeasees 7 6 Programming the 2nd 3rd and 4th daily run cycles ccccccccccscsseeessseeeeeceeeceeessuaaeeseeeeeceeeeesessaaaeees 7 7 Programming the days on which to run each WeeK ccccccccccceeeeessseseeeceeeceeessuaaassseeeeeceeeeeeeseaaaeees 8 Troubleshooting ssacsiccesagscstanapesossvnescasavaysentevanssatsaapasssavsgsantapns sions vasuntesniaaaisnngeascagansantermenrenseatersesveiies 9 Maintenance ssssesssssssesssssscsesssesssesssssccossssoscsesssssscessssssssesssssscessssssseesssssssessssosssssssssosesssssssesssssso www poolgator com 15 Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 1 Notes on Safety 1 1 General 1 Installation e The Gator PPO must not be installed in a location where there are combustibles as this could lead to fire e The Gator PPO must not be installed in an environment that is exposed to flammable gases as this could lead to explosion 2 Wiring e Confirm that the positive negative bus bar voltage is below 36V before performing any wiring on the Gator PPO e Confirm that the power source is disconnected from the Gator PPO be
21. s Stop key and the motor will stop Once you are satisfied that the pump is working correctly check the units current year month day and time and adjust these accordingly Instruction to carry out these adjustments is described in the Chapter 6 of this document under Programming the Unit 6 1 The Auto Run mode A off Automatic Off The Auto Run mode makes provision for the Gator PPO to be put into a dormant state where no automatic pump schedules can be started This state is referred to as the A Off or automatic off state In the automatic off state the mains power supply to the unit remains on to keep the unit s time and date current You would typically use this mode when you do not require your pool pump to work for a prolonged period of time E G For a month or two in winter To remove the Gator PPO from the A Off state and to return to the normal auto run mode press RUN lt lt ESC keys together continually for 2 seconds The flashing message A Off will disappear confirming that the unit is now in the normal run mode www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 Enable Mode Hold down RUN and ESC Press both for 2sec ess both for 25sec gt gt e r ia p Current Time Press J Common Mistake Not holding down for 2 seconds To invoke the A Off Automatic Off state press STOP lt lt ESC keys together continually for 2 second
22. s digits and turn the knob to selected the correct value required 19 Once cycle one s speed is selected press the rotary knob to set this value The function field F9 21 will be displayed 20 Continue to set other function fields or return to the status screen by pressing the gt gt ESC keys continually for 2 seconds PUMP SCHEDULE MENU CHANGE PUMPING PERIODS DURATIONS FREQUENCIES ETC Exit Menu Hold ESC down Press Press AHH GEUR Function 9 Open Multiple Functions Different Values Note Find function Note Press dial Note Value cannot number on the once to access j table below value 7 6 Programming the 2nd 3rd and 4th daily run cycles To program the 2 3 and 4 daily run cycles follow the steps as set out in 7 5 above using the list of function fields as per the table below Start Time Function Stop Time Function Running Speed Number for this Cycle Number for this Cycle for this Cycle F9 03 Default 10 00 F9 04 Default 12 00 F9 20 Default 45Hz F9 05 Default 21 00 F9 06 Default 03 00 F9 22 Default 35Hz F9 07 Default 00 00 Off F9 08 Default 00 00 Off F9 24 Default 30Hz F9 09 Default 00 00 Off F9 10 Default 00 00 Off F9 26 Default 30Hz If you have no intentions to run a specific daily run cycle simply set the Start and Stop times to 00 00 This particular daily run cycle will be ignored 7 7 Programming the days on which to run each w
23. s The flashing message A Off will appear confirming that the unit has been set into the A Off mode Disable Mode Hold down ESC and STOP Press both for 25eg a Meee ia Auto Mode Off Fress Press 6 2 The manual override mode maximum speed Should the need arise to run the pool pump at maximum speed to carry out tasks such as filter flushing draining your pool or manual vacuum cleaning press Run key to start the pump s motor and run the motor at the maximum speed Performing a manual override procedure while the Gator PPO is busy with an automatic daily run cycle If the Gator PPO is busy with a regular daily automatic run cycle the pump is already running and Run key is pressed the pump will immediately speed up to maximum speed and will remain at this speed for a maximum of 60 minutes or until Stop key is pressed If the Gator PPO was busy with a regular daily automatic run cycle before the manual override process was initiated and Stop key is pressed the pump will immediately stop and ignore the balance of the automatic run cycle Performing a manual override procedure while the Gator PPO is idle Press Run key and the pump will immediately speed up to maximum speed and will remain at this speed for a maximum of 60 minutes or until Stop key is pressed If the Stop key is pressed the pump will immediately stop www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optim
24. t year is selected press the rotary knob to set this value The function field F9 01 will be displayed Continue to set other function fields or return to the status screen by pressing the gt gt ESC keys continually for 2 seconds 7 3 Programming the current Month and Day F9 01 1 Enter the programming mode by pressing the rotary knob If F9 xx is already displayed move to step 3 below F9 xx will be displayed If this is not displayed press lt lt ESC once Turn the rotary knob clockwise to increase or anticlockwise to decrease the xx value until F9 01 is displayed Press the rotary knob to enter the F9 01 field The format of this field is shown as mmdd mm months 1 to 12 and dd days in month 1 to 31 For example 0624 is June the 24 Turn the rotary knob to set the current day Use the lt lt ESC key to move between the mmdd digits and turn the knob to selected the correct value required Once the current month and day is selected press the rotary knob to set this value The function field F9 02 will be displayed www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 9 Continue to set other function fields or return to the status screen by pressing the gt gt ESC keys continually for 2 seconds 7 4 Programming the Current Time F9 02 1 Enter the programming mode by pressing the rotary knob If F9 xx is already displayed move to step 3 below F9 xx will be displa
25. yed If this is not displayed press lt lt ESC once Turn the rotary knob clockwise to increase or anticlockwise to decrease the xx value until F9 02 is displayed Press the rotary knob to enter the F9 02 field The format of this field is shown as hh mm hh hour 00 to 24 and mm minute 00 to 59 For example 23 56 Note Midnight is 24 00 and the time 00 00 does not exist Turn the rotary knob to set the current time Use the lt lt ESC key to move between the hhmm digits and turn the knob to selected the correct value required Once the current hour and minute is selected press the rotary knob to set this value The function field F9 03 will be displayed Continue to set other function fields or return to the status screen by pressing the gt gt ESC keys continually for 2 seconds 7 5 Programming the 1st daily run cycle F9 03 F9 04 and F9 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Enter the programming mode by pressing the rotary knob If F9 xx is already displayed move to step 3 below F9 xx will be displayed If this is not displayed press lt lt ESC once Turn the rotary knob clockwise to increase or anticlockwise to decrease the xx value until F9 03 start time is displayed Press the rotary knob to enter the F9 03 start time field The format of this field is shown as hh mm and the factory default setting is 10 00 hh hour 00 to 24 and mm minute 00 to 59 Note
26. yed as E xxx The Gator PPO has been designed to provide the best possible protection of the unit and motor and as such there are many different types of errors that the unit is able to act on and report on When an error occurs write this down for record keeping and attempt to reset the Gator PPO by pressing Stop key If an error reoccurs frequently or persists making it impossible to run the Gator PPO you should call Gator Products Pty Ltd for further assistance www poolgator com Gator Pool Pump Optimizer Users Manual Ver 1 00 9 Maintenance The Gator PPO is designed to require minimal maintenance however it is necessary to carry out periodical checks Remove power to the unit and wait a minimum of 15 minutes before performing the following checks Every 3 months e Clean dust and general dirt from the Gator PPO and the unit s enclosure using a dry cloth soft dry brush or vacuum cleaner e Make sure the cooling duct at the rear of the Gator PPO is clear of any dirt or blockages Cooling Duct Every 12 months e Take the appropriate screw driver and check that all electrical terminal connections are tight e Check that all electrical wiring is a good condition e Check the condition of the cooling fan and replace if necessary as per the steps below 1 Remove the cooling fan holder from the base of the unit by unclipping the fan holder assembly using the snap clip 2 Rotate the fan holder downwards to a
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