HAYWARD ECOMMAND installation Guide
Hayward
ECOMMAND
Automation
Installation Manual
www.haywardnet.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
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• A green colored terminal marked “Earth Ground” is located inside the wiring
• One bonding lug for US models (two for Canadian models) is provided on the
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
W ARNING: Disconnect all AC power during installation.
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W ARNING: Water in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit may be
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hazardous to your health.
W ARNING: To reduce the risk of injury , do not permit children to
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use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be
connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service
panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors
supplying the equipment.
external surface. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local
common bonding grid in the area of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to
these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than 8
AWG US / 6 AWG Canada.
• All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains, or other
similar hardware within 3 meters of the pool, spa or hot tub shall be bonded to
the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than 8 A WG
US / 6 AWG Canada.
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Table of Contents
Introduction Before Y ou Begin................................................................... 1
Installation Step s.................................................................... 2
1. Mounting ECOMMAND Control Center ............................................... 3
Equipment T emperature Sensors........................................................... 3
Optional Wireless Remote Control...................................... 3
Optional V alve Actuators....................................................... 4
2. Plumbing Plumbing Configuration........................................................ 4
3. Electrical Main Service.......................................................................... 6
Wiring Grounding and Bonding........................................................ 6
Circuit Breaker Installation and Wiring......................... ...... 6
General Purpose Outlet........................................................ 6
ECOMMAND Control Power ............................................... 6
High V oltage Pool Equipment.............................................. 7
Low V oltage Wiring............................................................... 8
4. Configuration Configuration Menu............................................................... 13
5. System Startup Before St artup...................................................................... 20
and Checkout Heater Checkout................................................................... 20
Service Mode........................................................................ 21
7. Warranty ECOMMAND Limited Warranty........................................... 24
Introduction
Before You Begin
What’s Included
Before attempting to install the ECOMMAND system, check that the following components have been
included in the package:
ECOMMAND Electronics Unit
(2) T emperature sensors with 15 ft. (5m) cable, hose clamp
What’s NOT Included
Some of the additional items that you may need to complete an installation include:
Circuit br eakers
None are included with control—see page 6 and inside of door for suitable breakers
Wire
Wire/conduit for 100A service from main panel to ECOMMAND
Wire/conduit for filter pump and other high voltage loads
Wire for bonding
Miscellaneous
Utility electrical outlet and weatherproof cover (for mounting on side of ECOMMAND)
Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting ECOMMAND and remote display/keypad
V alves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves)
Additional valve actuators
Accessory Products - Order Separately
HPC-RF-KIT Remote Control with required Base Station
GLX-RF-3B Replacement Remote Control for HPC-RF-KIT only
GLX-BASE-RF Replacement Base Station for HPC-RF-KIT
AQL-DIM Light Dimmer Relay
AQL-DC Light Hub
AQL-RELAY -AC-KT AC Relay Kit (connect valve output to high voltage relay output)
AQL-RELAY -DC-KT DC Relay Kit (connect aux1 output to high voltage relay output)
V&A-xx V alve & Actuator (xx=1P (1.5” pos. seal), -2P (2” pos. seal)
GVA-24 Valve Actuator
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Installation Step s
Details on each installation step are presented on the following pages:
1. Mounting the equipment (page 3)
ECOMMAND main unit
T emperature sensors
V alve actuator (if applicable)
2. Plumbing (page 4)
General Pool Equipment
3. Electrical W iring (page 6)
Main service
Grounding and bonding
Circuit breakers
ECOMMAND control power
High V oltage pool equipment
Low voltage wiring (temperature sensors, flow switch, etc.)
4. ECOMMAND control configuration (page 13)
5. System Startup and checkout (page 20)
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1. Mounting the Equipment
ECOMMAND Control Center
The ECOMMAND is contained in a raintight enclosure that is suitable for outdoor mounting. The control
must be mounted a minimum of 5 ft. (2 meters) horizontal distance from the pool/spa (or more, if local
codes require). The Control Center is designed to mount vertically on a flat surface with the knockouts
facing downward. Because the enclosure also acts as a heat sink (disperses heat from inside the box), it is
important not to block the four sides of the control. Do not mount the ECOMMAND inside a panel or
tightly enclosed area.
When selecting a location, note that the standard cables supplied with the temperature sensors, and valve
actuator (if applicable) are all 15 ft. (5m) long.
Temperature Sensors
T wo sensors are included with the ECOMMAND. A water sensor and an air sensor must be installed at
all times for proper operation. An optional solar sensor is required if the solar function is enabled.
Water Sensor
This sensor is used to measure the pool/spa temperature and is installed in the filtration plumbing after the
filter but before either the solar or conventionally fueled heaters—refer to the plumbing overview diagram.
1. Drill a 3/8” (10mm) diameter hole in the PVC piping and remove all chips and burrs.
2. Insert sensor until O-ring collar sits flush on the hole.
3. Position hose clamp over the sensor and gently tighten until O-ring makes an adequate seal. Do not
overtighten.
4. For maximum temperature accuracy , cover the sensor and 3” (6cm) of pipe on either side with
insulation and white paint.
Air Sensor
Mount the air sensor outdoors. ! IMPORT ANT : Mount the air sensor out of direct sunlight.
Solar Sensor
For solar applications, mount the sensor near the solar collector array so that it is exposed to the same
sunlight as the collectors. Use additional cable (20 A WG) if necessary .
Optional Wireless Remote Control Kit (HPC-RF-KIT)
Hayward offers a wireless remote control kit (HPC-RF-KIT) for the ECOMMAND control. A base
station (AQL2-BASE-RF) and 3 button wireless remote control (GLX-RF-3B) are included in this kit.
The maximum distance between the wireless remote and the base station on the ECOMMAND main
control unit is 400 feet (120m) line of sight or 200 feet (60m) through walls, etc.
Installing the AQL2-BASE-RF Base S tation
This optional base station must be installed if the wireless remote (GLX-RF-3B) is used. T o install the base
station, remove the knockout on the upper left side of the ECOMMAND main control unit, insert the base
station, and then tighten the nut from the inside. For wiring instructions, refer to page 12.
The wireless remote control kit requires the user to run the “T each Wireless” routine in the Settings Menu.
This information can be found in the ECOMMAND Operation Manual.
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Optional AQL-RELAY -DC-KT Relay Kit
The AQL-RELAY -DC-KT can be used to provide an additional high voltage auxiliary output. This relay
mounts beside the FIL TER and LIGHTS relays (see page 5) and plugs into the Aux1 output connector
located on the ECOMMAND PCB board (also shown on page 5). This relay is controlled by the Aux1
function. Refer to the Configuration and the Settings sections of the Operation Manual for information on
how the Aux1 output operates.
Optional V alve Actuator
If using an optional actuator, note that the internal cams in the actuator may have to be adjusted depending
on the way the actuator is mounted on the valve and the desired valve action.
RETURN
SUCTION
OUT
IN
(Common)
OUT
IN
OUT
(Common)
IN
2. Plumbing
Plumbing Configuration
The ECOMMAND can be used to control a variety of different pool equipment. Refer to the diagram
below for possible plumbing configurations. Note that each output can only control one piece of equipment.
HIGH VOLTAGE
LIGHTS
POOL VACUUM
VALV E
High Voltage Relays Val ve Outp uts
Filter Pump
Lights
Aux 1 (optional)
FILTER
PUMP
MANUAL
VALV E
TWO-WAY
VALV E
ENERGY
FILTER
ISOLATED
WATE R
FEATURE
CHECK VALVE
(prevents draining
of raised sp as)
MANUAL
VALV E
Valve 3
FILTER
SOLAR BOOST
PUMP
CHECK
VALV E
POOL/SPA
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
SOLAR
VALV E
SOLAR
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
CHECK
VALVE
HEATER
BYPASS
VALVE
(manual)
HEATER
TRANSFORMER
FIBER OPTIC
LIGHT SOUR CE
WATER
FEATURE
VALV E
LOW VOLTAGE
LIGHTS
COLOR WHEEL
POOL SWEEP
BOOST PUMP
WATER
FEATURE
PUMP
SUCTION
CLEANER
SKIM
MAIN
DRAIN
PUMP
ENERGY
SAVER
PRESSURE
CLEANER
POOL
POP-UP
IN-FLOOR
CLEANER
RETURN
JET
POP-UP
POP-UP
NON-BOOST
PRESSURE
CLEANER
VALVE
WATER
FEATURE
PUMP
WATER
FEATURE
PRESSURE
CLEANER
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1. A conventional heater (gas or heat pump) and solar can be used to heat both the pool or the spa.
2. The water sensor should be installed prior to any heater or solar and will display the water
temperature. The temperature will only be displayed when the filter pump is running.
3. If any water feature or pressure side cleaner boost pumps are used, be sure to enable the “interlock”
feature (see “Configuration Menu” for details) to ensure that the pumps operate only when the
filter pump is on.
4. The plumbing diagram is intended to be used as a general guideline and is not a complete plumbing
schematic for the pool.
5. The air sensor must be installed if the freeze protection feature is enabled for the filter, valve or aux
outputs.
3. Electrical Wiring
Aux1 connector
for optional
AQL-RELAY-DC-KT
Display/Keypad
Sensor Input
Heater Output
Valve Connector
Subpanel
Optional
Relay
High Voltage
Relays
Control Power
Input
The ECOMMAND Control Center requires both high and low voltage connections. Low voltage connections may be made to an optional actuator, heater and sensors.. High voltage connections will be made
to pumps, lights, and other desired pool equipment, as well as providing direct input power to the Control
Center. Always:
-Ensure that power is disconnected prior to doing any wiring
-Follow all local and NEC (CEC if applicable) codes
-Use copper conductors only
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Main Service (Power to the Circuit Breaker Subpanel)
The ECOMMAND circuit breaker subpanel is rated for 100A service. Run properly rated conductors
(L1, L2, N, and ground) from the primary house electrical panel to the main power connections on the
ECOMMAND circuit breaker base. The connection at the main house panel should be to a 240VAC
circuit breaker rated at 100A maximum.
Grounding and Bonding
Connect a ground wire from the primary electrical panel to the ECOMMAND ground bus bar . Also
ground each piece of high voltage (120 or 240VAC) equipment that is connected to the ECOMMAND
control relays or circuit breakers. The ECOMMAND should also be connected to the pool bonding
system by an 8A WG (6A WG for Canada) wire. A lug for bonding (2 for Canada) is provided on the
outside/bottom of the ECOMMAND enclosure.
Circuit Breaker Installation and Wiring
Circuit breakers are to be supplied by the installer . Refer to the circuit breaker chart below for a list of
suitable circuit breakers that can be used. Follow the code and the circuit breaker manufacturer’s rating
requirements regarding the size and temperature rating for wiring. Note that some pool equipment may be
required to be connected to ground fault circuit breakers—check local and NEC (CEC) codes.
SUITABLE LISTED BREAKERS
Manufacturer
Cutler-Hammer
Murray
Siemens
Square D
Thom a s & Betts
Single
BR
MP-T
QP
HOM
TB
Double
BR
MP-T
QP
HOM
TB
Twin
BRD
MH-T
QT
HOMT
TBBD
Quad
BRD
MH-T
QT
HOMT
TBBQ
GFCB
GFCB
MP-GT
QPF
HOM
GFB
Filler Plates
BRFP
LX100FP
QF3
HOMFP
FP-1C-TB
General Purpose Outlet
If desired, a duplex receptacle with weatherproof cover (supplied by installer) may be installed in the
knockouts on the lower right side of the ECOMMAND enclosure. Per code, the receptacle should be a
GFCI type. Alternatively , connect a standard receptacle to a GFCB.
ECOMMAND Control Power
The ECOMMAND requires 120V AC, 2A power to operate the control logic circuits. This power should
be connected to one of the circuit breakers.
WARNING: 120V AC only (permanent damage if connected to 240V)
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Factory
Prewired
120, 2VA
Field
Wired
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