AUTOPILOT SYSTEMS Pool Pilot Soft Touch Service Manual

Swimming Pool and Spa Purification System

Pool Pilot™

Soft Touch

by AUTOPILOT SYSTEMS

INC.

Owners Manual

Installation and Operation

(For Indoor or Outdoor use)

IMPORTANT

Read This Manual Before Installing & Operating

PN# 18500-ST REV 3 8/2002

PPSoftTouch.doc (Sean Assam)

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Section 1a – GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

Pool Pilot™

Soft Touch

by AUTOPILOT SYSTEMS

INC.

Record The Following Information

Installer: ___________________________ Date of Installation: __________________________
Control Unit Control Unit

Model Number: ST-220 Serial Number: # ____________________________
Cell Cell

Model Number: SC- _ Serial Number: # ____________________________

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HOTLINE: [phone] or 1.954.772.2255

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Manufactured by

AutoPilot Systems, Inc.

5755 Powerline Road • Fort Lauderdale • Florida 33309-2074, U.S.A.

Pool Pilot™

Soft Touch

by AUTOPILOT SYSTEMS

INC.

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Section 1b – GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT RELATED

Installation of all Pool Pilot ™ Soft Touch models:

When installing and using your Pool Pilot ™ Soft Touch Control Box, basic safety precautions must
always be followed, including the following:

1. Follow all aspects of the local and National Electrical Code(s) when installing your Control Box.

2. During installation, mount your Control Box to ensure the least amount of direct exposure to rain, garden sprinkler water,
direct sunlight or any corrosive environment.

3. DANGER – Risk of electrical shock. Install Control Box at least 10’ (3 m) for 115VAC Units, from the inside wall of
the pool or spa using non-metallic plumbing. 5’ (1.5 m) minimum distance for 230VAC Units.

4. All field-installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains or similar hardware within 10’ (3 m) of the spa or hot tub
shall be bonded to the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²).

5. WARNING – Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

6. DANGER – To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised
at all times. Children should not use spas, hot tubs or pools without permanent adult supervision.

Equipment Related

115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz Models (fixed wiring)

1 A wire connector is provided on your Pool Pilot ™ Soft Touch to connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid copper

bonding conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipe
or conduit within 5’ (1.5 m) of the unit.

2 A bonding terminal is located inside your Pool Pilot ™ Soft Touch. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this terminal

must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electrical supply panel with a continuous copper wire
equivalent size to the circuit conductors supplying your Pool Pilot ™ Soft Touch.

3 A disconnection device from the power source, with a contact separation of at least 0.12” (3mm) in all poles, m ust be

incorporated in the fixed wiring for permanently wired units.

4 The input voltage to the Pool Pilot ™ Soft Touch must match the 115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz jumper terminals on the Circuit

board, marked “TRANSFORMER PRIMARY”, shown on Page 5.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Section 1c – GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

Table of Contents

Pool Pilot™

Soft Touch

by AUTOPILOT SYSTEMS

INC.

Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1a Product Information and Contact Numbers....................................................................... 1

1b Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... 2

1c Table of Contents............................................................................................................ 3

Section 2 INSTALLATION

2a Main Components........................................................................................................... 4

Specifications

2b Control Box Connections ................................................................................................. 5

Electrical Connections
Cell Cord and Tri-Sensor Connections
ORP Connections

2c Cell and Manifold Installation........................................................................................... 6

Verification of Flow Switch Protectio n ............................................................................. 6

Section 3 OPERATION

3a Key Features – Control Panel.......................................................................................... 7

3b Pool Water Preparation................................................................................................... 8

Salt Requirement Chart

Start-Up Procedures ....................................................................................................... 8

3c Monitoring and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 9

Water Chemistry Parameters
Saturation Index

Section 4 SERVICE and MAINTENANCE

4a Servicing ........................................................................................................................ 10

Control Box
Tri-Sensor

4b Servicing ........................................................................................................................ 11

Cell Removal
Cell Maintenance and Cleaning

Filter Backwashing.......................................................................................................... 11

4c Parts Explosion............................................................................................................... 12

Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING

5a Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 13

Appendix Diagnostics..................................................................................................................... 14

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Section 2a – INSTALLATION

Main Components

Tri-Sensor Assembly

SuperCell

AUTOPILOT

PURIFYING SYSTEMS

Flow In Flow Out
Soft Touch

Control Box Patented Automatic Flow Bypass Manifold Assembly

CONTROL BOX converts incoming ELECTROLYTIC SUPERCELL TRI -SENSOR ASSEMBLY

AC power to a Low Voltage DC current, receives Low Voltage DC current from ensures that adequate
which energizes the Cell(s). Set the the Power Circuit Board, which initiates flow , 15gpm (3.4 m³/hr) minimum;
Control Box on a vertical surface away the electrolytic process. This process salt, 2500 – 3500 ppm
from excessive exposure to heat and converts ordinary table salt (Sodium (2,5 – 3,5 gm/l) ideal range; and
moisture. Use the template to mark and Chloride) to 100% Pure Sodium water temperatures, above

drill the (4) mounting holes and insert Hypochlorite (Chlorine Bleach) or 50?F (10 ?C) are satisfactory to
the screws, leaving a ¼” gap. Hang the Bromine (with the addition of Sodium prevent abusive conditions for the
control box on the screws and level. Bromide), which in turn purifies your cell to operate. See page 10 for
Remove the cover by following the steps pool or spa. instructions to remove and inspect
on page 10 to access the mounting See page 8 for salt requirements. the tri-sensor assembly.
holes to tighten the screws.

RATINGS:

Input Power: 115 VAC (3.0 AC amps) Cl2 Output Rating: SC-60 2.00 lbs/day (0.91 kg/day)
230 VAC (1.5 AC amps) @ Cell Power 3 SC-48 1.56 lbs/day (0.71 kg/day)
50/60 Hz (8 amps DC) SC-36 1.28 lbs/day (0.58 kg/day)

Output Power: Cell Power 1 (5.0* DC amps) Agency Approvals: NSF, ETL us, ETL c, CE
Cell Power 2 (6.5* DC amps)
Cell Power 3 (8.0* DC amps)
*Indicates nominal amperage output. The dual axis controller will slightly vary the amps to optimize the power to the cell.

The cell and tri-sensor are located in a Patented Automatic Flow Bypass Manifold Assembly. 12’ (3.6 m) of Cell and Tri­Sensor cords are provided with the unit. Ensure that the manifold is located within that distance from the control box with
enough slack to allow for removal for service or maintenance.

CAUTION: It is suggested to locate the cell downstream of all other equipment and on the pool return line only to avoid
over-saturation conditions of your spa. For applications other than as recommended, contact the factory.