Intermatic P1353ME Instruction Manual

1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty

If within the warranty period specified, this product fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic
Incorporated will repair or replace, at its sole option, the
unit free of charge. This warranty applies only to the
original purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty
does not apply to: (a) damage caused by accident,
abuse, mishandling, dropping, acts of God, or any
negligent use; (b) units which have been subject to
unauthorized repair, opened, taken apart, or otherwise
modified; (c) units not used in accordance with instruc­tions; (d) damages exceeding the cost of the product.
Some states do not allow a limitation of damages, so the
foregoing limitation may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may have other
rights that vary from state to state. INTERMATIC INCOR­PORATED WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS WARRANTY IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR­RANTIES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY MODIFIED TO EXIST ONLY
AS CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND
SHALL BE OF THE SAME DURATION AS THE
WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE. This warranty
service is available by either (a) returning the product to
the dealer from whom the unit was purchased, or (b)
mailing postage prepaid to the nearest authorized service
center listed. Please be sure to wrap the product
securely when mailing to avoid shipping damage. This
warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated – After
Sales Service, 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, Illinois
60081-9698 phone: [phone]

AFTER SALES SERVICE – INTERMATIC INCORPORATED

http://www.intermatic.com

7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, Illinois 60081-9698

158PE11693

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTERMATIC

MULTIPURPOSE CONTROL

MECHANISM MODEL: P1353ME

ATTENTION

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL YOUR INTERMATIC MULTIFUNCTION
CONTROL SWITCH. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE! RETAIN
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Table of Contents

Page

Table Of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Warning and General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installation Tips & Useful Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Step #1 Identify Connections & Voltage Selection . .6,7

Step #2 Installing The Shutter Bushing . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Step #3 Routing & Connecting Low Voltage

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Step #4 Snap In The Multipurpose Control . . . . . . . .10

Step #5 Installing Corrugated Tubing . . . . . . . . . .11,12

Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

An Overview of the Multipurpose

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,15

Step #6 Ratings, Wiring Schematics

and Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 – 22

Rating for All Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Mode 1 (Aux1, Aux2, Aux3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Mode 2 (Pump High, Pump Low, Aux3) . . . . . . . . . .18

Mode 3 (Filter Pump, Aux2, Clear Pump) . . . . . . . . .19

Mode 4 (Pump High, Pump Low, Cleaner Pump) . . . . .20

Mode 5 (Pump, Aux3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting the Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step#7 Setting The Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step#8 Setting The ON/OFF Times . . . . . . . . . . . .24,27

Step#9 Setting The Firemen Switch Time . . . . . . . . .28

Step#10 Setting The Freeze Temperature . . . . . . . . .29

Runtime Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 – 32

Firemen Switch Runtime Display . . . . . . .30

Freeze Control Runtime Display . . . . . . . .31

Cleaner Pump Runtime Display . . . . . . . . .32

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 – 36

Setting the Countdown Timer . . . . . . . . . .33

Clearing all ON/OFF Events . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Viewing Revision Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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IINNTTRROODDUUCCTTII OONN

The Intermatic Multipurpose 24-Hour Control is an easy
to program three-circuit mechanism capable of automati­cally switching loads according to a preset daily schedule
and providing control over a variety of different applica­tions. This control is designed to switch resistive loads
up to 17 amps, and can handle single phase motor loads
up to 17 Full Load Amps (FLA) for each individual circuit.
Its unique preprogrammed (MODE) selections allow you
to customize your control from the simplest of applica­tions such as lighting, heating, or air conditioning, to the
more sophisticated pool or spa pump and light applica­tions. Its extended features list such as the freeze con­trol sensor or remote control allows you to add on those
features at anytime. Designed as a mechanism, the
Intermatic multipurpose control can be installed in any
existing Intermatic panel or rain tight enclosure in the
industry today. We are confident you will find this control
to perform to your high expectations, and continue to
watch for new innovations from Intermatic Inc.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This Owners Manual is designed to demonstrate the
installation and operating procedure for the new
Multipurpose Çontrol into any Intermatic panel. If
your Intermatic panel is designed with the new low
voltage raceway, the corrugated tubing included
with this control is not required to be installed.
Simply use the raceway in place of the tubing for
all low voltage accessories.

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WARNINGS AND GENERAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Disconnect all power before installing or servicing this
control or its connected loads.

1. Follow all local electrical and safety codes, National
Electric Code (NEC), as well as Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA).

2. If the power disconnect point is out of sight, lock it
in the “OFF” position and tag it to prevent unexpected
application of power.

3. The outdoor enclosure, in which the control is
installed, must be grounded.

4. Do not exceed the maximum current carrying
capacity of this control.

5. Always replace the plastic insulator covering the
terminals before turning power “ON”.

6. Strip the line and load wires by removing 1/2 inch of
insulation. DO NOT USE ALUMINUM WIRE. Insert the
wire ends under the proper terminal plates and tighten
the screws firmly. Use AWG #10 through #18.

7. DO NOT TOUCH the circuit board components since
static discharge could damage these components.

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INSTALLATION TIPS & USEFUL

INFORMATION

1. It’s important to review, and install, all the possible
low voltage accessories, (i.e. Firemen Switch, Remote
Control, Freeze Probe), prior to installing the Multi­purpose Control into an Intermatic control center.
Refer to pages 6 and 7 for further accessory details.

2. Each section of this installation manual is designed
to be in the proper order of installation. It was designed
this way to make your installation as easy as possible.
Please follow each section carefully. Only skip sections
that do not pertain to your particular installation.

3. It is important to set the Source Voltage Selector
Jumper to the proper 120 VAC or 240 VAC position.
Failure to set switch in proper position may blow F1 fuse
and/or cause damage to circuit board voiding the manu­factures warranty. Please refer to pages 6 and 7 for
jumper information.

4. The “ON/OFF” keys are provided for service opera­tions and for circumstances where instantaneous
response is required. If the intent of this control is to
turn equipment on and off everyday at the same time,
programming individual events for each circuit will
ensure these functions take place.

5. In the case of a power outage, all programmed
events and parameters will stay in memory for 40 years.
The time of day will be maintained for a maximum of 8
hours. If the power outage exceeds the 8-hour time
limit, the clock will reset the time to 12 AM, and continue
to implement the programmed events based on the new
time of day. The new time will blink until changed.

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STEP #1

IDENTIFY LOW VOLTAGE ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

AND SET PROPER VOLTAGE SELECTION

Freeze Probe Connection – This connector is where you would connect the Intermatic Freeze Sensor

Part Number 178PA28A (optional). It needs to be installed in order for the freeze protection circuit and

programming to work. Power needs to be disconnected when connecting the freeze sensor. Only an

Intermatic sensor will work with this controller. Refer to Page 29 for programming information.

Heater Firemen Switch Connection – This connector is where you would connect the two

firemen switch wires that connect to the Pool/Spa heater. The installer supplies the wires and

connectors. The connectors should be female spade connectors crimped to insulated type

wire. This connection is a SPST contact, and simply switches the supplied

heater voltage. It does not supply voltage to the heater thermostat. Refer to Page 28 for

programming information.

Remote Control Connection – This connector is where you would connect the

Intermatic Remote Control Part Number 133PE1484A(optional). This control

allows you to remotely turn On or Off all three available circuits. It also

has status lights that indicate when a load is On, Off or delayed.

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Source Voltage Selector Jumper

This jumper needs to be set to the

proper input voltage for the clock

circuitry. The factory default position

for this jumper is the 240 Volt position.

WARNING

If voltage selector is in wrong position,

the F1 fuse will blow and you may

cause damage to circuit board voiding

the manufactures warranty.

CUT WIRES HERE AND USE WIRE NUTS FOR

CONNECTING FIREMEN SWITCH WIRES

FROM HEATER

If the input voltage for the clock is

120 Volts, this jumper needs to

be set to the 120 Volt position.

120 240V

120 240V

Figure #1

120/240V

Fuse

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STEP #3

ROUTE ACCESSORY WIRES AND

CONNECTORS INTO ENCLOSURE AND

CONNECT TO THEIR PROPER LOCATIONS

Installation Procedure

1. Push the Firemen Switch wires and/or the Freeze
Sensor Cable through the installed Shutter Bushing
and into the control center. Connect these accessories
to the back of the multipurpose control mechanism
(See Figure #1 for connector locations).

2. If you are installing a Remote Control Unit, pull the
Remote Control Cord from the Conduit and connect to
the back of the control mechanism.

Control Center

Remote Control Cable

Freeze Sensor Cable

Shutter Bushing

Firemen Switch Wires

Figure #3

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STEP #2

INSTALLING THE SHUTTER BUSHING

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT NOTE

The shutter bushing needs to be installed if you
intend to connect the Firemen Switch and/or
Freeze Sensor accessories. If installing the Remote
Control accessory a separate conduit may be
required. The bushing would not be used for the
Remote Control accessory.

1. Find any available 3/4" knockout.

2. Remove the knockout, and install the shutter bushing.

Figure #2

Shutter Bushing

Control Center

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STEP #5

CUT & INSTALL TUBING OVER THE LOW

VOLTAGE ACCESSORY WIRES AND/OR CORDS

1. The installation of the corrugated tubing kit (part of
mechanism), Part Number 156PA12927A is necessary
in order to create a double barrier of insulation between
the low voltage accessory wires and high voltage line
and load wires.

2. Depending on your particular Intermatic Control
Center and low voltage accessories to be installed,
refer to the following three examples for installation tips
and useful information.

3. Secure the tubing using the cable ties and self­adhesive retainers supplied with the tubing kit.

1. If enough tubing exists,
you can cut and install two
separate tubes, one for the
Firemen Switch and/or Freeze
Sensor, and one for the
Remote Control.

Example #1

Shutter Bushing

Retainer and Cable
Tie Location

Freeze Sensor

Cable

Firemen Switch

Wires

Remote Control
Cord & Conduit

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STEP #4

SNAP THE MULTIPURPOSE CONTROL

INTO THE INTERMATIC PANEL

IMPORTANT NOTE

Since you have easy access to the back of the
Multipurpose Control, make sure you properly set
the source voltage selector jumper to the voltage
(i.e. 120V or 240V), you intend to use for powering
the Multipurpose Control. This jumper is located on
the back of the control (See Figure #1 for location
and setting).

Installation Procedure

1. Rotate the Multipurpose Control mechanism until
the Tabs line up with the Slots. Slide the bottom half in
the Slots, and push the top half into the Bracket until
the mechanism snaps into the Bracket Slot.

Figure #4

Bracket

Tabs

Slots

Bracket Slot