Pool/Spa Combination Systems
Pool Systems
Spa Systems
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Important Safety Instructions
All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state,
and local codes. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
DANGER: To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove the suction ttings of your spa or hot tub.
Never operate a spa or hot tub if the suction ttings are broken or missing. Never replace a
suction tting with one rated less than the ow rate marked on the equipment assembly.
WARNING: Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs
when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal
body temperature of 98.6°F. The symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness, fainting,
drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of
hyperthermia include: 1) unawareness of impending danger; 2) failure to perceive heat; 3) failure
to recognize the need to exit spa; 4) physical inability to exit spa; 5) fetal damage in pregnant
women; 6) unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning.
WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Injury —
The water in a spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F
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(38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are
recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during
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the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water
temperatures to 100°F (38°C).
Before entering a spa or hot tub, the user should measure the water temperature with an
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accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating devices varies.
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa or hot tub use may lad to
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unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
Obese persons and person with history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure,
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circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa.
Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub since
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some medication may induce drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate, blood
pressure, and circulation.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock – Install the control center at least ve (5) feet (152.4cm) from
the inside wall of the pool and/or hot tub using non-metallic plumbing. Canadian installations
must be at least three (3) meters from the water.
Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision.
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Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair
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entrapment.
People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a
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physician before using a spa or hot tub.
People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub.
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To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub.
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Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid
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unconsciousness and possible drowning
Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before using a spa or hot
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tub.
Water temperature in excess of 100°F (38°C) may be injurious to your health.
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Before entering a spa or hot tub measure the water temperature with an accurate
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thermometer.
Do nut use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise.
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Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health.
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Do not permit any electric appliance (such as a light, telephone, radio, or television) within 5
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feet (1.5m) of a spa or hot tub.
The use of alcohol, drugs or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in
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hot tubs and spas.
Water temperature in excess of 100°F (38°C) may be hazardous to your health.
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WARNING: A terminal bar marked “GROUND” is provided with the control center. To reduce
the risk of electrical shock, connect this terminal bar to the grounding terminal of your electric
service or supply panel with a continuous copper conductor having green insulation and one
that is equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equipment, nut no smaller than
no. 12 AWG (3.3mm). In addition, a second wire connector should be bonded with a no. 8
AWG (4.115mm) copper wire to any metal ladders, water pipes, or other metal within ve (5)
feet (1.52m) of the tub.
WARNING: A ground-fault circuit-interrupter must be provided if this device is used to control
underwater lighting xtures. The conductors on the load side of the ground-fault circuitinterrupter shall not occupy conduit, boxes or enclosures containing other conductors unless
the additional conductors are also protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter. Refer to local
codes for complete details.
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Contents
Section 1: System Overview .............................................................................................................6
Additional Detail on Key Components ......................................................................................... 7
The Intermatic I-Wave Pool/Spa Wireless Control System brings wireless control to a new level of
simplicity and affordability. What makes the system distinctive is that it is:
Easy to Use — with simple, push button controls and a clear, easy-to-read display panel
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Everything You Need — providing, in its standard conguration, the functionality and
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control called for in nearly every installation.
Modular — components snap in and out of the enclosure as needed to simplify installation
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and repair, and to make customization simple for the installer. No need for the technician
to spend hours troubleshooting a circuit board…just snap in a replacement.
Dependable — with Z-Wave® technology that lets you plug inexpensive repeaters into an
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electrical outlet to relay signals in any part of the site with dead spots. Z-Wave® technology
eliminates intermittant signal problems experienced with many other systems.
Cost Efciency — a superior system, easier to install and maintain, with better
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dependability, and at a cost that’s competitive with any other system available.
The standard conguration for the I-Wave Pool/Spa Wireless Control System conguration is
shown in Figure 1-1. You can order individual components for a custom conguration or system
as indicated.
Panel-Mounted Transceiver (PE650).
Panel-Mounted Transceiver (PE650).
Removable anntenna (0000000)
Removable anntenna (0000000)
can be ordered separately
can be ordered separately
Three-Circuit Clock (P1353ME)
Three-Circuit Clock (P1353ME)
offers timer capability and can
offers timer capability and can
control up to 3 pool/spa circuits.
control up to 3 pool/spa circuits.
Offers five pre-programmed
Offers five pre-programmed
configuration modes.
configuration modes.
Hand-Held Transceiver (PE950).
Hand-Held Transceiver (PE950).
Up to 5 units can be used with an
Up to 5 units can be used with an
I-Wave system. Additional units
I-Wave system. Additional units
can be ordered separately.
can be ordered separately.
Valve/Pump Switch (P4243ME), can control
Valve/Pump Switch (P4243ME), can control
up to 2 different pool/spa circuits and up
up to 2 different pool/spa circuits and up
to 3 valve actuators. Can also be ordered
to 3 valve actuators. Can also be ordered
separately.
separately.
I-Wave Steel Outdoor Enclosure
I-Wave Steel Outdoor Enclosure
(PE40000), weatherproof, and with
(PE40000), weatherproof, and with
plenty of room to add additional
plenty of room to add additional
sawitch mechanism if desirable.
sawitch mechanism if desirable.
Can also be ordered separately
Can also be ordered separately
by installers who want to create
by installers who want to create
a non-standard system from
a non-standard system from
individual components.
individual components.
24-volt Valve Actuators (PE24VA)
24-volt Valve Actuators (PE24VA)
provide reliable control of 2-way and
provide reliable control of 2-way and
3-way diverter valves. (2 are included,
3-way diverter valves. (2 are included,
additional units can be ordered)
The standard system is shipped with snap-in mechanisms in place inside the enclosure, the panel
mount transceiver attached to the top of the enclosure, with antenna to be attached. Components
are already interconnected and are ready for wiring. System model numbers are designed to
make sure the installation meets local code as follows:
PE45343RC — the basic radio-controlled system.
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PE45343RCT1 — a special version with a 100 watt transformer for 12-Volt underwater
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lighting, where required by local code. The 100-watt transformer (PA117) can also be
ordered separately for installation into standard model PE45343RC.
PE45343RCT3 — a special version with a 300 watt transformer for 12-Volt underwater
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lighting, where required by local code. The 300-watt transformer (PA116) can also be
ordered separately for installation into standard model PE45343RC.
You can order most system components individually to assemble a custom I-Wave system as
desired.
Additional Detail on Key Components
Three-Circuit Clock (P1353ME)
Designed for aftermarket and retrot applications, the P1353ME has the
ability to program up to three different circuits. Choose between ve
pre-programmed modes of operation, which include single speed pump
or 2-speed pump/cleaner pump combinations. In addition, programmed
modes that include auxiliaries can control pumps up to 3 HP as well as
underwater, garden, and/or fountain lighting. Countdown and Override
features allow cycle interruptions when pool/spa service is required.
All timing and protection, associated with lter pump/cleaner pump
combinations and two-speed pumps, has already been integrated into
the software. This mechanism can also be installed into almost any
Intermatic enclosure.
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120 or 208-240 Volt Input Voltage
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Memory Back-Up
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Heater Protection (Fireman Switch)
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LCD Readout
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Shipping Weight — 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)
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Agency Approval — CSA/C-US
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CONTACT RATINGS – EACH CIRCUIT, ALL MODES
20A Resistive, 120/240 VAC., 50/60 Hz
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20A FLA@120 VAC, 96A LRA@120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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17A FLA@240 VAC, 80A LRA@120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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5 Amps Tungsten, 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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5 Amps Ballast, 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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Valve/Pump Switch (P42343ME)
Designed for aftermarket and retrot applications, the P4243ME is
most suited for controlling up to two different circuits associated with
pool/spa combinations but can also be used to control all the equipment
typically needed in connection with water features, water gardening,
solar heating, and other similar applications. This unit snaps into almost
any Intermatic enclosure and features two 3HP double pole relays,
one of which can be controlled by an external timer, 24 volt supply for
up to three valve actuators, automatic HIGH/LOW water temperature
selector, heater connection circuit, and push button control for each
load with indicator lights on the face of the control. In addition, the unit
has connections for a hard-wired or wireless remote and a master switch
controller.
120 or 208-240 Volt Input Voltage
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Controls up to three valve actuators
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Switches heater thermostat
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Remote control capabilities
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Shipping Weight — 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)
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Agency Approval — CSA/C-US
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24-Volt Valve Actuator (PE24VA)
Designed with quality in mind, Intermatic’s 24-volt valve actuators
provide reliable control of 2-way and 3-way diverter valves for pool/
spa combinations and water features. The water ow can be altered
for specic applications through the adjustable cam, which rotates
diverter valves to multiple degree settings. The cam settings can be
easily adjusted by simply removing the lid. These valve actuators are
compatible with all pool/spa valves currently offered in the industry and
will retrot into all pool/spa control systems.
24VAC Input Voltage
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Automates compatible diverter
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valves for pool/spa combos
Adjustable cam rotates diverter
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valves to multiple degree settings
CONTACT RATINGS – EACH CIRCUIT
17A Resistive, 120/240 VAC., 50/60 Hz
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1.5 HP @ 120 VAC., 50/60 Hz
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3.0 HP @ 240 VAC., 50/60 Hz
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10 Amp Tungsten, 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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Designed to operate most 2-way and 3-way diverter
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valves
Shipping Weight - 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)
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Agency Approval - CSA/C-US
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Panel-Mounted Transceiver (PE650) and Antenna (0000000)
The main function of the Panel-Mounted Transceiver is to take commands from
the Wireless Hand-Held Transceiver and hand them off to two mechanisms
(P1353ME and/or P4243ME) in the I-Wave Enclosure box. This unit can control:
One P1353ME unit and one P4243ME unit
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Two P1353ME units
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Two P4243ME units
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In cases where the two devices are too far apart for direct communication, a
Transceiver Repeater Module (HA04C) will relay commands between the two
devices. Shown here with its removable antenna (0000000).