SP400 Install & Service Manual
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1. XX 31 0 mm o n o 3 3 41 0 mm 3 6 In Pool Temperature Sensor The in pool temperature sensor fits in the body number 1 in the diagram which mounts into a 35mm hole in the pool shell and is secured with the lockring 2 Use silicone or similar for a water proof seal Slide in the sensor slug 3 into the body There should be enough silicone grease to make it water tight It is important that the foam plug is pushed as far as it will go into the body Fit the large foam insulation over the entire assembly The finished installation should look like the picture on the right with the sensor insulated from the underskirt ambient temperature This will help give an accurate measurement of the water temperature The in pool temperature sensor cable plugs into the 4 way mini DIN connector inside the control box labelled In Pool Temp sensor Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 21 Note that only one temperature sensor should be connected either an in heater temp sensor or an in pool temp sensor but not both at the same time The TEMP SENSE DIP Switch must be set to POOL when using the in pool temperature sensor SPVSB Blower POOL SIDE CONTROL TOUCH PAD x C Q O H e a lt I 0d C D um D a a Z O z cc Q915027 DIP SWITCH TEMP SENSE HTR Im POOL In Pool Temperature Sensor Mini Din Cable Connecti2. v Earth Wire a Water Sensor Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 39 Water Sensor Neutral Wire connects here Earth Wire position Phase Wire Black wire from controller Brown wire from controller Temp Sensor position 7 2 Water Sensor Removal Disconnect from the supply Isolate the water supply and drain the heater tube or heater tee so that the water sensor can be removed without draining the pool or causing a flood Disconnect the plug from the extension cable Unscrew the sensor from the element boss Alternatively follow the instructions for the Heater Element Assembly above to gain access to the water sensor Installation Lubricate the water sensor O ring with a little silicon grease if it is not already lubricated Slide the O ring over the water sensor and screw the water sensor into the element boss until the O ring is seated inside the recess and the sensor body starts to tighten up on the O ring or boss Then back the sensor off 74 of a turn This will insure that the water sensor s body is not in contact with the element boss and is not under too much tension If the water sensor is over tightened or its body is hard up against the element boss it will crack and leak Plug the sensor into the extension cable Soak up any water in the unit reconnect the water bleed air from pipe work and reconnect power supplies Check the operation of
3. Without limiting the original purchaser s entitlement under the Trade Practices Act Aust the Goods and Consumer Protection Legislation of the various Australian states or the Consumers Guarantee Act 1993 NZ Spa Quip shall not be liable for any loss of profits or any consequential indirect or special loss damage or injury of any kind whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the product or defect Replaceable wearing items such as pump seals filter cartridges light bulbs etc are not covered by this warranty Equipment used for working displays or demonstration is not covered by this warranty 10 Identification Each SP400P has a unique serial number which is displayed on a sticker attached next to the circuit board and on the unit s lid label and warranty card The PCB also has a version number job number and software version number The job number is hand written and the software version number is found by adding up the crossed out numbers For example in the picture the job number is 2706 and the numbers 1 and 8 have been crossed out indicating the software version is 9 Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 43 tj 5 di dia MRR ll A4 Job Number LEM NE ML Mu uu a eI I T qa n LEM NE M NE arem Software version The element power rating is identified by a sticker on the side of the heater tube and is also stamped into the element boss 11 Part Numbers for Spares Ordering Part number
4. Report No TEC165 SPA QUIP WWW Spa quip co nz Date July 2006 P O Box 302 114 NHPC Auckland N Z Tel 649 415 8622 Fax 649 415 8621 Page 1 of 43 Pages SP400P Installation amp Service Manual T Poe P UOOP AS pa 2ao4 S gAdenniA E Pros umo Om m Summary The SP400P mid range spa pool control system can be installed and configured in many ways for many different pool configurations Information describing the system its initial setup options troubleshooting and after sales service is provided for use by spa pool system integrators and approved service agents Circulation Peter Ranyard Les Hughson Gary Dryden SP400P Customers Arjan Witberg Ken Whines Graeme Haley and Service Agents Jaeson Hoggan oteve Bloxham oue Coulson as required Shane Shaw Steve McDonald Danny Rowland Alan Williams Vassili Alexandrov Jamie Galea Craig Ashdown Les Hughson B Eng R amp D Technician R amp D Manager Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 2 Contents T SSPAO0UP System DescFIDUOT sooo cic urcev eoe e ivtuse aur ocv ob vosa c usce Mesa etus teo oos ee uva MEE cq 4 TJ OA OOF CONTO BOX oesediwsdeSidt ede pre ues mE T 5 k2 POON VV alter THeateb arina a S 6 1 2 1 Heater Tee Water Heater cece cece cecececeeeeeeeeaeeeseseseeeeseseaeseseteeeeaeas 6 1 2 2 In Line Water Heater check with factory for availability 6 19 POOISIOS TOUCH DA
5. HTR IBSB POOL MAIN PUMP 1SPD 1 2 SPD LOAD SHED LESS CIRC PUMP NO Q91902 3 8 4 24Hr Circ Pump A small circulation pump can be installed which will circulate water through the heater filter and ozone injector if fitted It must be connected to the AMP socket labelled CIRC PUMP 2 Amp MAX This will be used instead of Pump 1 to automatically heat and filter the pool water If this pump is installed the CIRC PUMP DIP switch must be set to yes fitted SPVSB Blower DIP SWITCH POOL SIDE CONTROL TOUCH PAD TIME CLOCK o LOAD SHED LESS TEMP SENSE HTR 915027 3 8 5 Ozonator The ozone operation and connection is dependent on the pump option selected to circulate the water for normal temperature and filtration maintenance The options are 24Hr circ pump 1 speed main pump or 2 speed main pump Use the table to see where the Ozonator should be connected Pumpi One Speed Two Speed Fitted Fitted Aux Fit Ozonator to Ozone Ozone On Off only Ozone this socket Circ pump Circ pump Ozone P1 2spq Circ pump NB An internal wiring change is needed for use with 24Hr circ pump see over page Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 24 3 8 5 1 Ozone with 24 Hr Circ Pump If a 24Hr circ pump is used the Ozonator must be connected to the outlet labelled OZONE Circ pump However this outlet is normally configured for use with a single speed pum
6. Issue One Date July 2006 Page 29 4 4 Spa Power Variable Colour Light SPVCL All SP400P controllers can operate one Spa Power Variable Colour Light SPVCL Utilising the latest in efficient LED lighting technology the SPVCL offers long life and a range of vibrant colours to make any pool look stunning The SPVCL is controlled via the controller s poolside touchpad Installation is as per a standard 2 5 inch pool light Features e Energy efficient design Maximum 12V power drawn is approximately 1W e Light output exceeds that of a typical 9W bulb using filter lenses e Typical LED life of 50 000hrs to 100 000hrs compared to a normal incandescent bulb life of between 9 000hrs to 10 000hrs e At end of life LED light still works but is half as bright e Energy efficient design means the SPVCL runs far cooler than a normal bulb e Perfectly matched primary colours support smooth colour mixing 4 5 Spa Power Single Colour Light SPCL For an alternative lighting option a blue or white coloured light is available This will install and operate in the same way as its variable colour cousin 4 6 Spa Power Variable Speed Blower SPVSB SP400P controllers can control one Spa Power Variable Speed Blower SPVSB The SP400P will automatically sense that a SPVSB has been connected and will make the variable speed functionality available on the touch pad The cleverly designed SPVSB has been produced to accompany the
7. Load shedding Less OFF 33 Temp sensor In heater OFF 34 Main pump 2spd ON 35 24Hr circ pump Not fitted OFF 36 Bal System current draw 38 Auto mode not heating 224A 39 Auto mode heating 10 2 A 40 Max load 14 5 A 41 42 Maximum load ratings 43 Total system load 14 5 A x 44 Qutlet sockets 45 Pump 14 55A 46 Aux 0 2A 4 41 SP400 loading D ied EN IKI Ready e CT NM E start BS 15 io Inbox Microsoft Outlook fa TECI65 1 SP400P Install C P TechData TECHNICA X Microsoft Excel 540 Z5 9 5399 GBP 10 36 am Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 13 2 4 SP400P Dip Switch Settings Once the desired range of equipment is selected the SP400P must be configured to operate correctly with this equipment This is done by setting the DIP switches inside the control box to the correct settings which match the equipment used These settings can be worked out with the help of the loading calculator spreadsheet and must be set on every individual SP400P unit used These settings give the SP400P a lot of adaptability and allow the pool builder to use the Same model of controller in a range of different spa pool models with quite different configurations The pool builder must therefore take responsibility for correctly setting these DIP switches to match the actual set up of the system Refer to the setup guide in 1B MORE LOADSHEDING 2B IN POOL TEMP SENSO
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9. SPVCL The LED Light cable plugs into the 4 way mini DIN connector inside the control box labelled LED Light Only one LED light can be connected at any one time The controller will detect if a light is fitted and whether it is a single colour or variable colour model It will automatically configure its operation to suit so no DIP switch setting is necessary MORE YES SPVSB Blower DIP SWITCH MAIN PUMP 1SPD MI 2 SPD CIRC PUMP NO POOL SIDE CONTROL TOUCH PAD TEMP SENSE HTR IBS POOL LOAD SHED LESS 915027 LED Light Mini Din Cable Connection Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 26 4 SP400P System Components Explained 4 1 Water Detection A water detection system is used to tell the controller when the heater tube is flooded with water and therefore when it is safe to turn the element on Water detection is achieved by optical means where an optical bolt water sensor is mounted in the element assembly Inside the optical bolt is a light source and a light detector Light source Light detector When the tip of the optical bolt is The mirroring effect of the tip is lost surrounded by air the light emitted by once submerged and the detector the light source is reflected back to the receives no light light detector as the tip acts like a mirror The optical bolt has many advantages over traditional pressure switches and flow switches there a
10. the unit and check for leaks Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 40 7 3 In Element Temperature Sensor Removal Unplug from the extension cable and the sensor should pull out from the element boss The heatshrink may hold on to the metal but it will wiggle free Installation Insert the sensor all the way into the element pocket and use a sleeve of heatshrink tubing or similar to hold the sensor in place and to seal the pocket The pocket must be sealed to ensure that the sensor is reading the water temperature accurately and is not affected by the enclosure temperature 7 4 Circuit Board Taking anti static precautions The main anti static precaution to take is to make sure your body is at the same electric potential as the circuit board To do this first disconnect the power then touch the neutral terminal on the mains terminal block Now you can handle the circuit board Removal Disconnect from the supply Note where each wire is connected on the circuit board and relays Disconnect all wires the cable ties will hold the wires in position for reassembly so dont cut them When disconnecting terminals use a pair of pliers to grip the terminals not the wire and then pull the terminal off Remove all of the six screws that hold the circuit board to the housing and lift the circuit board out of the unit Installation Taking antistatic precautions as above screw the circuit board into place using
11. 1 then the single speed Aux load can t be used A variable speed blower can still be used however see below If a 1 speed pump is used as Pump1 then a single speed Aux load is optional and can be a single speed pump or blower or other mains load suitable for on off control It must be connected to the socket marked Aux On Off only This pump or blower should be plumbed to feed jets or injectors as desired When installing blowers follow the blowers installation guide to ensure enough air flow is maintained and no water can get into the blower 3 8 3 Variable Speed Blower SPVSB If a single speed Aux load is fitted see above then no variable speed blower can be used Otherwise a variable speed blower is allowed It must be connected to the AMP socket marked SPVSB Variable spd blower This socket is always powered except when in an error condition and so can only be used for a Spa Power Variable Speed Blower SPVSB the control cable must also be plugged in to the Mini Din connector in side the control box labelled SPVSB Blower This blower should be plumbed to feed injectors as desired When installing blowers follow the blowers installation guide to ensure enough air flow is maintained and no water can get into the blower Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 23 MORE YES 5 e POOL SIDE CONTROL TOUCH PAD Spa Power Variable Speed Blower Mini Din Connection TIME CLOCK TEMP SENSE
12. Err 1 Prime Failed Also froth in the heater tube may still activate the water sensor while failing to cool the element boss resulting in thermal cut out operation Error 6 2 There must be sufficient water flow through the heater tube or heater Tee If the water is not flowing through the heater tube fast enough then the heat energy will build up in the water and element boss This will lead to large temperature rises and at worst case will cause the thermal cut out to activate This will lead to an Error 6 condition and the controller will beep The controller will need to be reset by pushing the UP DOWN amp PUMP buttons simultaneously to clear the fault once the heater tube water temperature has dropped below 38 C The thermal cut out will automatically reset below this temperature The thermal cutout is set to operate at 50 C 3 C This gives a maximum allowable element boss temperature of 47 C If the pool is set to 41 5 C there is room for a maximum water temperature rise of 5 5 C From this requirement the pump must be carefully matched to the size of the element If the pump is too weak the unit may fail under thermal cutout condition Er6 Heating water with low flow rates may cause the layer of water in contact with the element to boil As the water boils it changes state and produces bubbles These bubbles must be able to escape from the heater tube or they may gather and finally be detected by the water sensor causing a
13. No 2 2 SP400P Maximum Outlet Loadings J Maximum OutletLoadings SCS Ozone socket 220 240V AC 50 60Hz 2 5A Cire Pump socket 220 240V AC 50 B0Hz 20A L SPVSBsocet 220 240V AC 50 G0Hz 7 5A L Auxsoke 220 240V AC 50 60Hz 10A Pump 1 socket 220 240V AC 50 60Hz 10A Heater socket 220 240V AC 50 60Hz 12 5A To prevent early system failure the total of the outlet loadings at any time must not exceed the max total load Use the loading calculator spreadsheet to check the system in question Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 12 2 3 SP400P Loading Calculator Spreadsheet Once the desired equipment is selected it is important to check that the pump and heater ratings used and the other equipment connected will not overload the system A loading calculator spreadsheet is available to help to determine this To use this spreadsheet you will need the Microsoft Excel or free OpenOffice Calc spreadsheet program To get a copy of the spreadsheet please contact Spa Quip by email To use the spreadsheet simply input the parameters of your designed system in the green boxes The spreadsheet will then calculate if this is an acceptable combination of loads If there is a problem you can adjust the loads selected until a suitable combination is reached A sample of the spreadsheet is shown here for illustration purposes but to get the proper results it must be use
14. The controller will remain in an error condition even when turned off and on again at mains power it will only continue normal operation after the UP DOWN and PUMP buttons are pushed simultaneously see below 5 4 Error 3 STUCK BUTTON This error indicates that one of the buttons in the touch pad is stuck or has been held down for more than one minute This may be caused by water getting into the touch pad or by damage to the touch pad or its cable or by the pool cover pressing on the touchpad e Inspect the touch pad for damage test the operation of each button by checking that they all feel the same e Check the touch pad to main circuit board connection and the cable itself for any damage or corrosion e Disconnect the touch pad and run the controller for one minute If it cuts out on Error 3 then the problem is in the controller e When all other options have been exhausted change the main circuit board Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 35 5 5 Error 4 NO WATER SENSOR This error indicates a problem with the optical water sensor in the heater It may be caused by the sensor being disconnected or by damage to the sensor e Check the water sensor to circuit board connection for water corrosion or fouling Check water sensor lead for damage Check that the water sensor lead plug is connected Remove the water sensor and inspect replace if necessary When all other options have been exhausted change t
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16. latest Spa Power range of controllers It contains all the required speed control circuitry and simply plugs into a controller for both power feed and speed control The SPVSB is then controlled via the controller s poolside touchpad and the user can control the airflow in the pool simply by pressing a button SPVSBs are available in two models with or without a fitted power supply Those without Q5602 XXX are intended for use only with a Spa Power controller Whereas those with a power supply Q5603 XXX can be used either with a controller or in a stand alone configuration with their own dedicated touchpad Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 30 4 7 Circulation Pump The use of small circulation pumps that run for long periods of time with low flow rates is becoming more common in the spa pool industry These pumps are used to circulate water through the pool s filter heater and ozone systems and offer low power usage and silent operation They are generally between 80W and 375W and have flow rates of up to approx 200l m The SP400P controllers have been designed to operate in conjunction with small circulation pumps but care must be taken to ensure that the following points are considered 1 Air must not collect in the heater tube or heater Tee The water detector may sense any air trapped in the heater tube or heater T causing the controller to think the heater is empty and resulting in it faulting with
17. line or heater tee model Poolside Touchpad either oval or rectangular model In Pool Temperature Sensor optional upgrade Time Control Clock optional upgrade IG Pu OOP Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 5 1 1 SP400P Control Box The SP400P control box contains the main control circuitry and switchgear It is splash proof while also being vented to allow cooler running and reliable operation It has waterproof AMP connectors on the outside for connecting pumps blowers ozonators etc and other connectors on the inside for connecting the touchpad in pool temperature sensor LED light etc Slots are provided so these cables can enter the splash proof box without being damaged or causing leaks Cable Slots SPAPOWER 5 P a O O P AMP Connections Spa Poot Systemi Model No Serial No SOD606M23665161 T RO EO CREER UE T doaa x SPA QUIP Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 6 1 2 Pool Water Heater The pool water heater is a separate unit from the control box It includes a water heating element an electromechanical over temperature cut out device and an optical water sensor It may also include a digital water temperature sensor The heating element plugs into an AMP connector on the side of the control box and the sensors plug into another connector inside the control box Only one heater is used either the heater tee model or the in line model 1 2 1 Hea
18. no water error Due to the temperature rise caused by low flow rates it is advised that an in pool temperature sensor be used This will provide the required accurate temperature control of the pool When using an injector to introduce ozone gas into the circulation pump s water circuit it is necessary to consider the water flow rates both in the heater tube and the ozone injector It is also important to situate the injector down stream of the controller for air bubble reasons See Ozone systems for more detail In order to maintain sufficient water flow it is recommended that an injector bypass system be implemented Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 31 4 8 Plumbing for Circulation Pumps It is essential that no air bubbles can collect in the heater tube The following plumbing configurations have proven to be helpful e Mount the controller on a slight incline so that the water outlet is raised This will aid the air to flow out of the heater tube e Plumb the controller with 45 or 90 50mm elbows facing up then step the pipe down to the required diameter or plumb 50mm water manifolds into unions as shown below Other circulation pump tips e Circulation pumps are designed for low flow rates so they have small impellers that are easily blocked Be careful not to allow debris to enter the pump when changing a filter or use the pump without a filter e Due to low flow rates it is r
19. require replacement 6 5 My pool ts getting too hot e Check that another source of heat is not heating the pool excessively Look at pumps operating for long durations solar heating heat pumps lighting etc e n extreme climatic conditions where there is a high ambient temperature the normal operation of the unit and pump can cause the pool to over heat To counter this remove the pool cover over night to allow the pool to cool Be sure the pool is safe to leave uncovered Consider access by children animals etc e Increase sleep time and minimise filtration time 7 Part Replacements Every precaution has been taken to insure the highest quality and reliability is delivered in each SP400P However in the unlikely event that something does go wrong it is normally a simple operation to replace the faulty section of the controller or the entire controller if necessary To avoid unnecessary part replacement it is important that the fault be diagnosed correctly Refer to the diagnostics and trouble shooting sections before attempting to change any parts Only authorised service agents should attempt to change parts Most problems are caused by something obvious so remember to check the obvious first connections power supply pumps water flow and leaks Refer to the wiring diagram when checking connections Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 38 7 1 Heater Element Assembly Removal Disconnect from the
20. 502 The heater tee mounts on the top outlet of the pump and the water heater mounts inside the heater tee The plumbing should be such that the heater is below the normal level of the pool water and there is not a high point at the heater so that the heater will remain flooded with water and air cannot collect in the plumbing at the heater Gland Mounts To The Top As Shown Pump Shown Maxiflow Booster Note A 50mm Heater Tee to fit the Maxiflow pump is standard for the SP400P models A 40mm Heater Tee to fit the Magnum pump is also available if required 3 4 2 In Line Water Heater check with factory for availability The in line water heater mounts in line with the pool s 50mm PVC plumbing It can be in the inlet or outlet line of the pump and can be mounted horizontally preferred or vertically When mounted horizontally it should be plumbed so that water enters at the water sensor end short end and exits from the other end long end Again it should be plumbed so it remains flooded and air cannot collect at the heater When mounted Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 19 vertically it should have the water sensor end short end uppermost and must be plumbed so that water enters at the bottom and exits from the top This should ensure that it remains flooded and air cannot collect at the heater 3 5 Poolside Touchpad The poolside touchpad cable plugs into the 14 way rectangular connector i
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22. R gt 3B TWO SPEED MAIN PUMP M 4B 24HR CIRC PUMP FITTED LESS LOADSHEDING iA IN HEATER TEMP SENSOR 2A ONE SPEED MAIN PUMP 3A amp 24HR CIRC PUMP NOT FITTED sn the appendix for more details 2 5 SP400P with 3kW heater Care must be taken when installing a 3 0kW heater The SP400P system is designed as a 15 or 16A max system The 3 0kW element will draw 12 5A of current at 240V leaving only 2 5 or 3 5A for a pump to flow water through the heater tube For this reason a two speed main pump must be used and the DIP switch settings must be as follows ON 1 More Loadshedding 2 speed pump Circ pump off 4 p The temp sensor can be either in element or in pool in pool temp sensor recommended With these DIP switch settings the heater will only operate with the pump in low speed keeping the system to 15 or 16A max If any other load is turned on e g blower or pump on high speed the element will turn off To be sure check the maximum current draw with an ammeter Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 14 3 SP400P System Installation 3 1 SP400P Specifications Specifications T SP400P control box dimensions L208mm x Wi35mm xD9imm Heater tube pipe diameter 50mminline element version Heater T pipe diameter B0mmT element version Heater pressure max head of wate 300kPa 80m Temp thermal cutout X B8YCs C o o L Temp maxam
23. ake sure there is only one sensor plugged into the circuit board Either in heater or in pool sensor not both Check the temperature sensor to circuit board connection for water corrosion or fouling Connect another sensor and check that the controller is operating correctly If it is then change the temperature sensor if not change the circuit board Check temp sensor lead for damaged Check that the temp sensor lead plug is connected 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 The thermal cutout keeps tripping Check that there is adequate water flowing through the heater tube and that the plumbing is not blocked Check that filters are clean and jets are open Check thermal cutouts in pumps and other equipment Manually reset spa by pushing the UP DOWN and PUMP buttons simultaneously after spa element has cooled Check the pump is not heating the pool A large pump running continuously will heat the pool until the power to it is cut If a small circulation pump is in use check there is enough flow through the heater tube and that air is not collecting in the heater tube Try to measure the flow from the circ pump outlet jet This can be done by holding a hose on the jet s outlet and timing how long it takes to fill a bucket Aim for more than 40 L m i e it should take no longer than 30 seconds to fill a 20 litre bucket The unit is faulty and needs to be returned for service 6 2 The unit won t power up Check there is power to the unit
24. al model It is slightly larger and incorporates a welded plastic membrane for good protection from water ingress Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 8 1 4 In Pool Temperature Sensor The In Pool Temperature Sensor is an optional upgrade over the standard in heater temperature sensor If an in heater sensor is fitted then the in pool sensor is not required However if used it will give better control over the pool temperature and thermostat cycling operation as well as a more accurate readout of the pool water temperature It is connected inside the control box 1 5 Time Control Clock The Time Control Clock is an optional upgrade which allows the SP400P system to be put into sleep mode at programmed times This allows the system to be kept silent at night time or power usage to be limited to a controlled time of day for example 1 6 Additional Loads The SP400P can control the following additional pool equipment 1 x single speed pump Aux load eg second pump or single speed blower OR 1 x two speed pump Variable speed blower if Aux load is not fitted omall 24hr circulation pump Ozonator can be wired to be on with the main pump or on 24Hrs per day LED pool light single colour or variable colour Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 9 1 7 Control Box Model Variations The design of the SP400P means that all the output sockets are included in every model Different model
25. and that the control panel is plugged in correctly Check the control panel for damage or corrosion Try another control panel Check all connections are correct tight and clean Replace the unit Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 37 6 3 The unit leaks e First ascertain where the leak is e Mac unions Check that there are O rings in the mac unions Check that the unions are tight aligned and not distorted e Heater tube Inspect the water sensor body for cracks and O ring location Tighten or replace if necessary Tighten the element boss screws to compress the O ring e Replace the heater tube if required 6 4 The RCD or Ground Fault Device keeps tripping out e Check for shorts to earth and loose dangling wires Check the element earth leakage Try disconnecting equipment piece by piece until you can identify what is causing the fault e Check that the RCD is not also an overcurrent circuit breaker If it is make sure it is rated for motor start up surges and is not overloaded e Make sure the unit is not drawing too much current from the supply see loading calculations Check for damage to wiring pumps blowers and lights Check for leaks around live parts Check earth connections Check the supply is wired correctly Some older switchboard ELCBs are not compatible with EMC filtered equipment and must be replaced Ensure ELCB meets the AS NZS61008 standard e The ELCB may be faulty and
26. ben 4UC Maimscordlengh B5m ASiNZcod Rectangular Pool side touchpad face 118mm x 65mm x6mm Rectangular Pool side touchpad body S2mmx4O0mmxi7mm L Rectangular Recommended switch hole See diagram in section 35 2 Oval Pool side touchpad face li2mmx49mmx4mm Oval Pool side touchpad body 88mm x 22 5mm x 19mm Oval Recommended switch hole See diagram in section 3 51 L Swichleadlengh 9m a Supply requirements Max total loading Cee SP400Pxx 10 models 220 240V AC 50 60Hz 10A SP400Pxx 15 models 220 240V AC 50 60Hz 15A SP400P international model with no cordset 220 240V AC 50 60Hz 16A Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 15 3 2 General Installation Instructions 3 2 1 Plumbing 1 The in line heater element should be plumbed so the water flows past it from left to right when horizontally mounted water sensor at left hand end and bottom to top when vertically mounted IMPORTANT If mounted vertically the water sensor MUST be at the top The heater T style element should only be mounted horizontally mounting vertically could lead to problems from air locks at the element boss When connecting pipework to the heater make sure the O rings are properly seated in the mac union fitting Hand tighten only Using tools will distort the fittings Care must be taken to ensure that all joins are inline otherwise lea
27. d on screen F3 Microsoft Excel 400 Loading Calculator V2 xls Read Only 8 x Bs File Edit Yiew Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Acrobat 18 x DSH A 6RY SBBRS o o amp x amp LEL Maj Bara 40 B zu lEeszBs w wasesg 5 4 WB oxen i G autoshapes LloB4ig5 Z A 5sBNu Se E eG miley 4 T44 z iA B C D E F G H EA OER R 1 2 Sp QUIP SP400 Loading Calculator i 5 This calculator is an estimate only Figures must be verified using real equipment b Instructions 7 1 Enter your system parameters in the green boxes below Click on the box and select a value 8 2 The resulting controller loading will be automatically estimated and the results displayed 9 3 Please take note of any comments in red if they appear They are a warning that the system is over loaded 10 4 Change any parameter to refine your system s design further 11 5 Hover the mouse over red triangles to read additional notes e n 12 5 All results should be verified using a rea poo and equipment 13 7 The Dip switch settings are shown in the yellow box 15 16 Mains supply voltage 230V 17 Controller current rating 15A 18 Element wattage 20kW 19 20 21 22 23 Connected Loads 24 Pump 1 Pump 2spd 506 1500 Watts g 25 Aux Fit ozone here Ozone 50 Watts 26 SPVSB Blower Variable SPVSB prd Circ pump 28 Ozone Dont use 29 circ or P1 1spd 30 31 Controller DIP switch settings ef
28. ea 15 SPAM cireige eem EDD 15 949 3OPADOUP GODLITOL BOX scent sun dtcintol quia PI duo dU acte A 16 94 POOl VWaler Healer erroi etse ve vovv O OAN E 18 3 4 1 Heater Tee Water Heater 0 ccc ccc cece ecececeeeeeeeeeeeteseeeeeseeeseseeseneaeas 18 3 4 2 In Line Water Heater check with factory for availability 18 99 FP OOISIDE TOUCH usas dea bui tica Sextisxdu dud uut itte eim pei Fut MEE dun 19 3 5 1 Oval TOUCH a ai sevieditottm MCA o a a evan Fata eene ROGO Pub P Dea Pado OR 19 3 5 2 isectarigular TOUCDdd su s entes oca oe ARI a dm eh in duae ue PP Tute UA 20 3 6 WiPool Temperature SCHSOF Lu sevi ecren gia doa Deve Qvae te ead rad rada av da Du rdc Efron 20 St IMIS COMMON GIOCK euassotemone qu LER n DE Bor aam cuo ia ud Oa ee ce Ra Ma ser accen cm tp ACE 21 29 AG CINONMAl OAS vitis dti iti im iie vta nU HIDE Pets R ni een 22 3 8 1 mida e NEN Mmm EE 22 3 8 2 Aux Pump or Blower Single Speed cccccc ccc ecceceeeeseeceseeseseeeeeeeeees 22 3 8 8 Variable Speed Blower SPVSB cccccceceececeeeeseeeeseeeeseeseseeeeseeeees 22 Sr S a Ue Em 23 2 0 9 OZONA so nur rr Cult tux un descen iata Eno QR uuu ntm enn US eo 23 3 8 5 1 Ozone with 24 Hr Circ Pump eeseseeeenmm mm 24 3 8 5 2 Ozone with 1spd Pump 1 cee ec ee eee ee eee eceeeeeeeeceeeeaeeeeeeaeeeteenenes 24 3 8 5 3 ZONES WIM ZSpd PUMP Tarse 24 3 8 6 LED Light single colour light SPCL or variable
29. eater rating is needed Consider target maximum total load size of pool type of element 1 5kW 3 0kW available as in line model only 2 0kW 3 0kW 4 What temperature sensor option is preferred Sal Cheaper and easier in element sensor or better performing in pool In Element __ sensor n Pool Which touchpad model is preferred aa Do you prefer the larger rectangular model or the backlit oval Oval O model Rectangular uM Do you want the optional time control clock Do you want to control the running times of the spa for silence at Yes night time or time controlled power usage No Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 11 7 Is a single speed or two speed main pump required Consider max total load implications target market cost s a 24Hr circulation pump wanted Consider if flow rate is adequate target market D O ID o o Is a second single speed pump or blower wanted Aux load Main pump must be single speed for this option Consider target 1 Spd Pump market and whether a variable speed blower would be better instead 1 Spd Blower None 0 Is an LED light wanted A Variable Colour Light SPVCL can display 12 different colours plus white The Single Colour Light SPCL s a variable speed blower desirable Only possible if no single speed Aux load is selected above Main Yes pump can be 1 speed or 2 speed Z O 2 ls a Spa Ozonator desired
30. ecommended that a skimmer type spa filter be used to allow the pump to remove floating matter from the pool s surface e Make sure the pump is not starved for water flow as cavitation and or air locking can occur 4 9 Ozone Systems All SP400P controllers are equipped with a choice of ozonator outlet sockets The correct socket must be used to ensure that the ozonator comes on when the appropriate pump is running This will provide ozonation of the pool water during the filtration period Ozone background information Ozone does not affect the pH balance Ozone reduces total dissolved solids in water Ozone helps to reduce the amount of chemicals required to treat a pool Ozone kills bacteria viruses cysts yeast moulds and mildew Ozone is a gas that is generated from fresh air and is dissolved into the pool water Ozone has more oxidising potential than chlorine gas and bromine Ozone can be generated by UV light or corona discharge CD Corona discharge uses a high voltage to produce a spark Generally CD ozonators produce more ozone than UV ozonators Both types have a limited service life Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 32 NB The injector must be plumbed the right way round When using an injector to introduce the ozone gas into the water it is recommended that a water by pass be used in parallel with the injector See diagram above A by pass will allow the water flow rate through the in
31. he circuit board 5 6 Error 5 OVERTEMPERATURE This error indicates that the digital temperature sensor in the heater or pool has detected a temperature of 45 C or more This is not necessarily a problem with the SPA00P itself It might be caused by excessive pump use during hot weather In this case reduce the filtration time and increase the sleep time e Check that another source of heat is not heating the pool excessively Look at pumps operating for long durations solar heating heat pumps lighting etc e Check that the ambient temperature is not above or close to 45 C e Ifan in heater temperature sensor is used check that there is adequate water flow through the heater Check that the filter and pump are not blocked and that the jets and valves are open e Measure the pool temperature and verify the controller s reading If the controller has an in heater sensor then circulate the water for a few minutes first If the controller is reading an incorrect temperature then the temperature sensor may be damaged or faulty Connect another sensor and check that the controller is operating correctly If it is then change the temperature sensor if not change the circuit board 5 Error 6 THERMAL CUTOUT TRIPPED This error indicates that the safety electromechanical over temperature cut out on the heater has operated This is not necessarily a problem with the SP400P It may have occurred from an air lock around the element high temperatu
32. jector to be tailored by adjusting the ball valve so that the correct ozone gas flow and therefore gas to water mixture is delivered It will also ensure the water flow rate through the heater is maximised Refer to your ozonator s installation instructions for more information The best use of any generated ozone gas is to dissolve it into the water and try to keep it dissolved in the water as long as possible Tips A low water flow rate through the injector produces a low gas flow rate and results in higher ozone gas concentration and better ozone absorption into the water Also a low injector water gas flow rate produces small fine bubbles that are suspended in the water This is better than large bubbles that rise straight to the pool s surface and let the gas escape Ozone production is dependant on the condition of the air fed into the ozonator Try to keep the air clean dry and cool Try to pipe the air into the ozonator s input from outside the spa shell Be careful of ozone when in the gaseous state as it will damage unsuitable plastics very quickly Ozonators UV and CD have a service life This can be prolonged if they are not used 24hrs a day Most CD systems producing 50mg hr of ozone gas need to run for about 4 8hrs per day at most to treat the water Some ozonators require a minimum air flow rate to cool the ozone unit Refer to your ozonator s instructions for more detail Some ozonators require the injector to prod
33. ks may occur Make sure the controller is mounted securely so that vibration is minimised Mounting to the spa can be made by either cable ties to frame or screws It is recommended that the pipework has shut off valves so the heater and pump can be removed for service without loss of water Pressure test the installation to check for leaks Support all pipework to prevent sagging and to prevent movement when pumps turn on or off Insulate all pipework to decrease heat loss 3 2 2 Electrical 1 The spa pool must be connected to a suitable weather protected supply equipped with a double pole isolating switch which is of the correct rating and complies with the local wiring regulations When installing refer to your local wiring code In particular refer to ECP2 and ECP25 AS NZ Or EN 60364 4 1 and EN 60364 7 1 EU The system must be installed in such a way that live parts are not accessible by a person in the pool Ensure the system is protected by an RCD that meets AS NZS 61008 or EN61008 1 1995 standards It is recommended that signal and power wiring be separated to prevent interference and that the unit is supplied from a dedicated power circuit Loop wires before they enter the unit to prevent water running down them and into the unit Check all connections are correct and tight Check that the unit and supply are not overloaded Use the loading calculator for details Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date Jul
34. ller will not attempt to recover from this condition It will need to be reset by pushing the UP DOWN amp PUMP buttons simultaneously to clear the fault once the thermal cut out has cooled below 38 C and automatically reset 4 3 Temperature sensor The SP400P heater normally comes with a temperature sensor built into the element assembly which communicates with the controller via a data link It is housed in a tubular pocket that extends into the heater s water flow The temperature sensor is sealed into the pocket and connects to the SP400P PCB This sensor configuration is known as in heater temperature sensing In heater temperature sensing is the most convenient method of sensing the pool s water temperature as it is built into the controller however it is not the most accurate It will generally provide good temperature regulation of the pool if used in conjunction with a high flow rate pump and good pool insulation Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 28 A large hysteresis is required if an In Heater sensor is used Here the pump and element are turned on when the sensed temperature is below the target temperature by the hysteresis amount and turned off when up to temperature A large hysteresis is required because the water in the heater will cool down when the pump is off at a different rate to the main body of water in the pool generally much faster If the pipe work is poorly insulated the system ca
35. n 41 8 3 Can Irun a standard incandescent pool light from the SP400P 41 9 Warranty INtOrmatlo td 41 9 1 SPA QUIP product warranty for Australia and New Zealand 41 9 1 1 Terms and conaltlofiSiusis ierat omes x Ind turae buc RIS ERE Pau Ei EM IE 42 10 To Ta iri erzii o o ems LR 42 11 Part Numbers for Spares Ordering ee seee seres 43 12 COMlACD Del aN EET OO OTT E 43 Appendix DIP Switch Setup Guide Wiring Diagram Ozone Installation Diagram User s Guide Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 4 1 SP400P System Description The SP400P spa pool controller is capable of implementing all the features of an intermediate level spa pool up to a maximum system current of 15 or 16Amps N B for Spa Baths use the SP400B controller 1 5kW Heating Element Element Style In Line Tube Element Style Heater T Max Current Rating Variable Speed Blower Compatable Mains Lead Fitted Single Speed Blower Compatable Variable Colour Light Compatable Single Colour Light Compatable 2 iy o Q E o O Q E ou xe co Q o O o 2kW Heating Element 3kW Heating Element Two Speed Pump Compatable Time Clock Compatable Suitable For Sale In Europe The SP400P consists of the following parts SP400P Control Box Pool Water Heater either in
36. n cycle rapidly thermally resulting in the pump amp element turning on and off frequently thus shortening equipment life and irritating the user If the pipe work or pool cabinet is well insulated the heater does not cool down much below the pool temperature and can result in poor temperature control of the pool A better method exists It is called in pool temperature sensing In this method a temperature sensor is mounted in the pool shell so that it is able to directly sense the pool water temperature This is a far more accurate method of detection and allows the use of tighter hysteresis in the temperature control software It is much less affected by differing insulation designs and ambient temperatures In pool temperature sensors use the same digital temperature sensing device as the in heater sensors For accurate sensing of the pool water the digital sensor in the in pool sensor needs to be tightly coupled thermally to the pool water and insulated from any other ambient temperature effects i e under skirt ambient This is achieved by mounting the sensing device to a stainless steel disk and then packing the case of the sensor with insulation Additional closed cell foam insulation supplied must then be placed around the sensor when mounted in situ Note It is recommended that the in pool temperature sensor be mounted mid way up the spa wall mounting it in the foot well may cause faster cycling Report Number TEC165
37. nside the control box labelled POOLSIDE CONTROL TOUCHPAD MORE POOL DIP SWITCH N MAIN PUMP 1SPD MI 2 SPD CIRC PUMP NO YES SPVSB Blower POOL SIDE CONTROL TOUCH PAD TIME CLOCK m LOAD SHED LESS TEMP SENSE HTR 0915027 3 5 1 Oval Touchpad The recommended cut out size for the oval touchpad is shown below The touchpad is secured by the supplied sticky foam gasket and or the rear mounting bracket Peel the protective paper from the gasket before fitting the touchpad in the hole and pressing down Optionally secure the touchpad by fitting the rear mounting bracket over the two long screws and holding in place with the two wingnuts Pd Z D Oval switch hole cutouf 2 x holes cut with 25mim hole e saw at 65mm centres ri N A N A 65mm Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 20 3 5 2 Rectangular Touchpad The recommended cut out size for the rectangular touchpad is shown below The touchpad is secured by the supplied sticky foam gasket Peel the protective paper from the gasket before fitting the touchpad in the hole and pressing down Alternatively seal the touchpad in place using silicone sealant mm 84 5 mm mmi Rectangle switch cutout a d 4 x holes drilled with 10mm i drilling bit at 84 5 x 31mm I I 1 centres Saw between holes to produce a cutout 94 x 41mm I a See PLU
38. ocal service people to remove or re install the equipment Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 42 9 1 1 Terms and conditions 1 This warranty applies to all states and territories of Australia and New Zealand only and is subject to the provisions of the Trade Practices Act Aust the Goods and Consumer Protection Legislation of the various Australian states and the Consumers Guarantee Act 1993 NZ as applicable The warranty period commences on the date of original purchase of the equipment Evidence of this date of original purchase must be provided when claiming repairs under warranty It is recommended you retain all receipts in a safe place as failure to provide proof of purchase will result in warranty being refused This warranty is subject to due compliance by the original purchaser with all directions and conditions set out in the installation and Operating Instructions Failure to comply with these instructions damage or breakdown caused by fair wear and tear negligence misuse incorrect installation water in the control enclosure or element chemical or additives in the water inadequate protection against freezing rain or other adverse weather conditions corrosive or abrasive water lightning or high voltage spikes or though unauthorised persons attempting repairs are not covered by this warranty The product must only be connected to the voltage shown on the nameplate and with a correctly rated cable
39. on 3 7 Time Control Clock The Time Control Clock mounts under the spa in a convenient location next to the SP400P control box It can be mounted with two screws to a convenient piece of timber work The Time Control Clock cable plugs into the 4 way connector labelled TIME CLOCK inside the control box SPVSB Blower MORE YES DIP SWITCH MAIN PUMP 1 SPD 2 SPD POOL SIDE CONTROL TOUCH PAD x C Q O LLI I TEMP SENSE HTR BM POOL LOAD SHED LESS CIRC PUMP NO 915027 Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 22 3 8 Additional Loads The main additional loads are pumps blowers and ozonators which are connected to the AMP connector outlets on the side of the control box Some loads also connect to the internal low voltage connectors inside the control box 3 8 1 Pump 1 Pump 1 can be either a 1 speed pump or a 2 speed pump and must be connected to the AMP socket marked Pump 1 1 spd or 2 spd Either pump will use the same AMP outlet The MAIN PUMP DIP switch must be set according to the type of pump fitted This pump should be plumbed to feed the pool s jets and circulate water through the heater filter and ozone injector if fitted Unless a 24Hr circ pump is used see below L mm e LLI 7 aga o DET l T i Bad O c O Lr e LLI I 91502 3 8 2 Aux Pump or Blower Single Speed If a 2 speed pump is used as Pump
40. p 1 see below To make this outlet work correctly with a 24Hr Circ Pump the connection of the ozone phase wire must be changed to make the OZONE Circ pump outlet run 24hrs so the Ozonator is on when the 24Hr circ pump is operating The photo below shows the wiring change to make the ozone output active 24hrs Move black wire from here To here to make ozone output active 24hrs 3 8 5 2 Ozone with 1spd Pump 1 If a single speed pump is installed as Pump 1 and there is no 24Hr circ pump installed then the Ozonator must be connected to the outlet labelled OZONE Circ pump The Ozonator will then come on when pump 1 is running as it does automatically for temperature and filtration maintenance This outlet is normally configured for use with a single speed pump 1 so no wiring change should be necessary If the wiring has already been changed for 24Hr circ pump use as described above then the black wire will need to be moved back 3 8 5 3 Ozone with 2spd Pump 1 If a two speed pump is installed as Pump 1 and there is no 24Hr circ pump installed then the Ozonator must be connected to the outlet labelled Aux On Off only Ozone P1 2 spd This outlet will activate the Ozonator when the two speed pump is running on low speed as it does automatically for temperature and filtration maintenance Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 25 3 8 6 LED Light single colour light SPCL or variable colour light
41. re no moving parts or adjustments required Once installed it is very robust and offers a long service life The optical bolt is also less sensitive to collecting hair and debris However care must be taken to ensure that air is not trapped in the heater tube during normal operation This is especially important when low flow rate pumps are used e g low flow 24Hr circulation pumps as they may not produce sufficient water flow to clear air from the heater tube See the Circulation pump section for more information The water sensor is connected to the SP400P PCB Additional circuitry is included on the PCB to check that the water sensor is connected and is functioning correctly Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 27 4 2 Thermal Cut out Klixon Each SP400P heater assembly contains a thermal cut out device also known as a klixon It is an electro mechanical device that acts as a switch When heated above 50 C 3 C it switches off disconnecting the heater element When it cools below 38 C it switches on and reconnects the element It is tightly coupled thermally to the brass element boss so that the element will be switched off if it gets too hot There is also an associated electronic detection circuit that is used to sense if power is getting to the element If the thermal cut out has operated this circuit will sense a lack of power at the element and the controller will fault with Error 6 The contro
42. res during shipping or failure of the pump This automatic cut out will only reset once the element has cooled below about 38 C The unit must then be reset before it will resume operation Manually push the UP DOWN and PUMP buttons simultaneously to reset e Check valves are open correctly pumps are working and that there is adequate water flow through the heater tube e Check that filters are clean and jets are open e Check thermal cutouts in pumps and other equipment Run pump directly from mains to see if it over heats and cuts out e Check all connections in the controller are tight and clean e Make sure air cannot collect in the heater tube Refer to the Circulation Pump and or Ozone sections of this manual when using these systems e When all options have been exhausted change the circuit board 5 8 Error 7 STUCK RELAY This error indicates a problem with the heater control circuitry inside the unit e Check that there are no short circuits across the relay terminals or associated wiring Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 36 Check that all internal wiring is correct and that terminals are tight and clean When all options have been exhausted change the circuit board 5 9 Error 8 NO TEMPERATURE DATA This error indicates a problem with the digital temperature sensor in the heater or pool It might be caused by the sensor being disconnected or by damage to the sensor or cable M
43. s are provided with different power supply connections for different markets however The model numbers are explained below Q400PXX XX SP400P Spa Cordset Voltage Maximum Total Poolcontoter _ curent toad sum 2202400 no cordset Suffix 220 240V no cordset UK United Kingdom model 13A 220 240V supplied with UK 13A cordset future AU Australian NZ model 10A 220 240V supplied with 15A AS NZ 10A or 15A cordset JP Japanese model 16A aati corset tuure Currently developed models are as follows as of July 2006 Q400P Q400PAU 10 Q400PAU 15 Other models are possible Check with factory for availability 1 8 Pool Water Heater Variations There are currently a total of eight different heater options defined for the SP400P These include heater tee and in line models with varying power ratings and sensors as follows Q950151 Heater Assembly SP400P 40mm Heater Tee 1 5kW No temp Sensor 950156 Heater Assembly SP400P 50mm Heater Tee 1 5kW No temp Sensor Q950153 Heater Assembly SP400P In Line 1 5kW Temp Sensor Fitted Q950155 Heater Assembly SP400P 50mm Heater Tee 1 5kW Temp Sensor Fitted Q950201 Heater Assembly SP400P 50mm Heater Tee 2 0kKW No temp Sensor Q950203 Heater Assembly SP400P In Line 2 0kW Temp Sensor Fitted Q950205 Heater Assembly SP400P 50mm Heater Tee 2 0KW Temp Sensor Fitted Q950300 Heater Assembly SP400P In Line 3 0kW Temp Sensor Fitted Other feature combinations are possible Check with factor
44. special case in that it is not a latching error It is not necessarily a problem with the SP400P itself but indicates that no water is being detected in the heater The LED display will show H20 Pressing the Pump button will run the pump associated with the heater Pump1 or Circ Pump for 10 or 60 seconds respectively to try to flood the heater tube Normal operation will resume if successful If unsuccessful Error 1 H20 will be indicated again e Check valves and jets are open correctly filters are not blocked pumps are working and that there is enough water flow through the heater tube e Check that air is not trapped in the heater tube See the Circulation Pump section e Check for leaks water or air in pipe work O rings seals and loose fittings If there is air around the water sensor the controller will think the heater is empty This may occur If there is a small leak so that the water arains out of the heater over time e f there is water flow then the water sensor may be dirty or faulty Remove and inspect replace if necessary Check the water sensor to circuit board connection for water corrosion or fouling e When all other options have been exhausted change the circuit board 5 2 Error 2 not used 5 3 Errors 3 8 latching errors With any Error 3 8 spa operation will stop and not continue until the controller is reset The controller can only be reset by pushing the UP DOWN and PUMP buttons simultaneously
45. supply Close the water valves so that the heater unit in line or heater tee type can be removed without draining the pool or causing a flood Loosen the lock rings on the mac unions and disconnect the in line heater tube from the pipe work or the heater unit from the heater tee don t lose the O rings Unplug the heater from the Heater AMP plug on the control box Unplug the sensor cable from the Temp amp Water Sensor mini DIN socket inside the control box Remove the in line element cover or heater tee element cover by loosening the screws or nuts Note the connections inside the unit so that they may be disconnected and reconnected later on Disconnect the heater element wiring using a pair of pliers to grip each terminal in turn don t pull on the wire itself Disconnect the two wires from the thermal cut out disconnect the earth wire disconnect the element phase and neutral wires Unplug the water sensor and temperature sensor from the sensor extension cable Installation Installation is the reverse of removal but remember to soak up any water in the unit Check the replacement element is the same rating as the old one and check the connections are correct and tight Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram Turn the water back on bleed air from pipe work and reconnect power Check the operation of the unit and check for leaks Phase Wire f m Cutout ENSE Neutral Wire n A a s X AT a
46. te i oat 35 5 0 BIOr5 OVERTENFPEIALUIE dii cod tipc E 35 o Enoro THERMAL CUTOUT TRIPPEBD idti ied oret eo uite edid coii 35 so EN aio 7 2 UU CIR RELA tp 35 39 Emor g NO TEMPERATURE DATA errer a 36 G TOUDIESNOOUIG arisin tui Pana aaea eaa ui ERU CDa 36 6 1 The thermal cutout keeps triPPING cece cece cee ee cece ec ececeeeeeeaeaeeeseeeeneeaeas 36 6 2 The Unit won t power up cece ccc ccec ec ee eee e acest eceeeeeeeeaeaeseseseeneneaeseseteeeeeaeas 36 6 9 Ihe unitledkKS catdedtvbt emendet me aba e catu tav anette ce eaw cade Aeneas 3 6 4 The RCD or Ground Fault Device keeps tripping out 3 0 5 MY DOOS GENG 100 NOL wissomssesacssseccacansnees sedsesceesaceotestaadsasensonsaeasaedeaiessanans 3 T Pali RODIACCMOCINS 5 5 1 22 cnicecacwecaetawenesecosecenze sees EE Ea Saa aa 37 7 1 Heater Element ASSEMDIY cccececccceceececeseceecesecueceseceegesesseueseseeueseseseeas 38 G2 MValerdellSO sscuefehiacetten ab da aa RP Ub Mao Led Rat edidit t perf 39 7 3 n Element Temperature S NSO cccecececceceeeececeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeteeeeaeteeaenenaes 40 fd OUB Oa temiminenie ferite tun Du ete te ee uU A NUUS 40 8 Frequently Asked Questions eceeeeeeeeeereeeeee eene n nnne 41 O anlmakelitlodd Shed sabe eti nint Rea raseb c icenUo ea tub Fandom err rloni Faft D d 41 8 2 Can mount the SP400P on its back front upside dow
47. ter Tee Water Heater The heater tee water heater comes in 1 5kW and 2 0kW sizes and mounts on top of the spa pump This model offers backwards compatibility with older Spa Quip and AMPAC models as well as being good for new pool designs 1 2 2 In Line Water Heater check with factory for availability The in line water heater comes in 1 5kW 2 0kW amp 3 0kW sizes and mounts in line with the pool s 50mm PVC plumbing This model s straight through design allows improved water flow rates and it includes a durable flouropolymer coating on the element for long service life Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 1 3 Poolside Touchpad The poolside touchpad provides all the user controls for the SP400P control system These include buttons for pump blower and light control as well as temperature settings and other adjustments A three digit LED display shows temperature readings and various configuration settings A beeper provides button push feedback and alarm sounds Only one touchpad is used either the oval or the rectangular model Refer to the User s Guide for details of how to operate the touchpad 1 3 1 Oval Touchpad The oval touchpad is the default touchpad It incorporates attractive built in blue LED backlighting for easy night time use and a moulded plastic membrane for good protection from water ingress 1 3 2 Rectangular Touchpad The rectangular touchpad is offered as an alternative to the ov
48. the six screws Reconnect all wires and check that all connections are correct and tight Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram Reconnect the power to the unit Reset the set temperature and filtration as desired If a new circuit board is fitted check the dip switches are set correctly Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 41 Du Qm T Led E Orange bl amp Brown Bis ere B At Ll 8 Frequently Asked Questions 8 1 Can I make it load shed Yes refer to the dipswitch settings information in the Set up guide for your model see the appendix 8 2 Can I mount the SP400P on its back front upside down No any of these mounting positions will compromise the water resistance of the enclosure 8 3 Can run a standard incandescent pool light from the SP400P Yes but it must be used with a separate transformer and controlled by the Aux outlet 9 Warranty Information 9 1 SPA QUIP product warranty for Australia and New Zealand The Spa Quip warranty is very simple and is designed to protect your purchase over the first two years as follows The first 12 months after purchase there is a full in field warranty cover on faulty parts or workmanship Over the following 12 months there is a bench warranty The product must be returned freight paid to Spa Quip where it will be repaired at no cost and returned to you free of charge A bench warranty does not include the cost of l
49. uce a slight suck when blocked off with a finger whereas others require a specific flow rate that can be estimated by timing the injector sucking water out of a bottle Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 33 4 10 AMP Plugs All SP400P controllers are fitted with AMP style connectors All peripheral equipment can be ordered with AMP cordsets for use with these controllers Each cordset will have an identifying label on the side It is important that the locking mechanism is engaged on the AMP plug to secure the connection and to protect against mechanical vibration and water ingress The plug is pushed home and the plastic tabs engage onto the socket as shown on the right All plug and socket pairs should have a silicone gasket seal to protect against water and any socket without a plug should have a bung as shown in the picture on the right CORRECT Locking arms locked into socket INCORRECT Locking arms not clipped Into securing tabs Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 34 5 Diagnostics The SP400P controller has extensive self diagnostic capabilities In the event of a problem it will sound an alarm beep and indicate an error number according to the nature of the problem Pushing the Air Aux button will mute the alarm but if left alone it will stop after four minutes The error numbers and their meanings are listed below 5 1 Error 1 H20 PRIME FAILED This is a
50. ust be removed using a Philips screwdriver Slots are provided in the edge of the box for the cables to pass through safely while maintaining the splash proof nature of the box Take care when replacing the lid that the cables are correctly located in the slots Note that there are different sized slots so choose ones which best fit the cables It is important that the power to the SP400P be disconnected when connecting or disconnecting any peripheral equipment to reduce ESD or transient damage to the equipment and also to reduce the risk of electrocution Recommended Mounting Scre Touch Pad Ribbon Cal Entry Slot Time Clock Socket AMP Socket 220 240V AC Mu l Outputs Mini Din Cable Exit Points Recommended Enclc Mounting Screw Pos Wood Backing For En Mounting Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 18 3 4 Pool Water Heater The heating element power cable plugs into the AMP connector marked Heater on the side of the control box and the sensor cable plugs into the 6 way mini DIN connector labelled as Temp amp Water Sensor inside the control box The TEMP SENSE DIP Switch must be set to HTR when using the in heater temperature sensor 3 4 1 Heater Tee Water Heater SPVSB r O n al AJ Temperature amp Ha amp 2 Water Water Sensor Mini Or TI WS Din Cable e armo ensor e oco Connection OOO cor x Q Q LLI LE TEMP SENSE HTR CIRC PUMP NO 91
51. y 2006 Page 16 3 3 SP400P Control Box The SP400P control box should be mounted under the skirt of the spa in a position where it will be easily accessible for the connection of loads etc to the external AMP connectors and internal connectors External mounting flanges are provided so it can be screwed to a suitable piece of timber work or tied to an upright using large plastic cable ties Ensure the box is securely mounted so it will not vibrate in transit or in use For best water ingress protection and vent operation the box should be mounted vertically with the main lid label readable the right way up the AMP connectors on the right and low voltage cable entries on the left When installing and configuring the system the pool equipment must all be correctly connected to this control box and the correct DIP switch settings selected inside the control box to match the connected equipment All 220 240Vac equipment is connected to the external AMP connectors e g pumps blowers amp ozonators These connectors are waterproof and allow a lot of connections to be made in a small space AMP connectors which are not used should have a blue bung fitted to keep them waterproof Blue Amp Socket Bungs Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 17 All low voltage equipment is connected to the sockets provided inside the control box eg touchpad in pool temperature sensor amp LED light In order to connect these the lid m
52. y for availability Report Number TEC165 Issue One Date July 2006 Page 10 2 SP400P System Configuration Guide The SP400P Spa Pool control system is designed to be very adaptable Before commencing system installation it is important that the pool builder or system integrator understands the capabilities of the SP400P control system in order to put together a system that meets his needs and will give the maximum trouble free operating life This involves making several decisions to select the desired components checking that all the parts will work properly together and ensuring the systems maximum operating current load is within safe limits 2 1 SP400P System Configuration Checklist The checklist below is intended as a guide to help the system integrator work through the questions of what equipment is needed to make up the system E SP400P Spa Pool Controller System Configuration Checklist T Pp Tick What model of SP400P Control Box is needed bl 400P Consider the target market and the desired maximum current load I 400PAU 10 m of the system Do you need a model with a country specific supply plug or a model that needs to be hard wired but is suitable for Q400PAU 15 EN many countries Europe Other What type of heater is preferred Heater T or In Line NE Consider need for heater tee compatibility with old plumbing Heater Tee E design Better flow and element coating of in line model n Line 3 What h
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