Intermatic RC2163BFE, RC2163FE Installation, Operation & Service Manual
INSTALLATION
RC2000 SERIES
OPERATION &
SERVICE MANUAL
REMOTE CONTROLS
REMOTE OPERATED CONTROLS FOR POOL - SPA COMBINATIONS
Suitable for Pool Equipment Control and for Direct Connection of Underwater Lights
Model: RC2163FE Control Center / Model: RC2163BFE Control Panel
FOR THE REMOTE OPERATION OF THE FILTER PUMP, HEATER AND VALVES
ELECTRICAL RATING: 20 Amp. Resistive - 120V or 240V, 1.5 HP - 120V, 3 HP - 240V, DPST
LOW VOLTAGE: 24V - 40 VA Maximum
DANGER! To Reduce the Risk of Injury:
...do not permit small children to operate the control or use the Pool/Spa unless they are closely supervised at all times.
...test GROUND FAULT protection regularly. If it fails to reset, DO NOT USE THE POOL or SPA! Contact a qualified service
technician.
...always disconnect electricity befor
e servicing this Control or the equipment connected to it.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Many of today’s pools and spas utilize the advantages of a
single electrical control panel, containing all the necessary
components for the safe, cost effective and automatic
operation of a pool or spa.
Model RC2163FE is designed to operate the shared
equipment, like the filter pump, filter and the heater of a
Pool-Spa combination safely from the spa side or other
remote location.
The 24 hour timer turns ON the filter pump and automatically
filters and, if set, heats the pool water on a daily schedule. In
addition, a toggle switch, a timer or a radio receiver installed
at a convenient remote location can turn ON the pump, the
heater and rotate the valves thus allowing the water to
te in the spa.
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position selector s
The Control also has terminals to accept a number of
options like the freeze or heater protection accessories.
Model RC2163BFE is the same as the one described
bove, except it is built into an 8 circuit 100 Amp.
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sub-panel.
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equipment according to the following table:
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The Control also features a three
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RC2163FE
RC2163BFE
Sequence 1 Sequence 2
EQUIPMENT POOL MODE SPA MODE
Filter Pump Timer Controlled ON - Continuously
Heater If selected, Water Temperature Water Temperature
is as Set by Pool Thermostat is as Set by Spa Thermostat
Valves Set to Pool Circulation Set to Spa Circulation
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and operating this Product and other associated equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. This Control must be installed by a qualified electrician, according to National and Local Electrical Codes.
3. Install this control not less than 5 feet (3 meters in Canada) from inside edge of pool. USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY.
4. Do not exceed the maximum ratings of individual components, wiring devices, and current carrying capacity of conductors.
For Control grounding, bonding, installing and the wiring of underwater lights, refer to Article 680 of the National Electrical Code or Article
5.
68 of the Canadian Electrical Code.
The Control should not operate any equipment which would cause bodily injury or property damage should it be activated
6.
unexpectedly.
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INSTALLATION
This Control can operate either a 120 volt or 240 volt, single speed pump, together with a gas heater
and up to three 24 volt valve actuators. It also has a connection for a freeze or heater protection
device to turn ON the pump if needed.
IMPORTANT: High and low voltage conductors should not occupy the same conduits or compartments.
1. Follow wiring diagram on Page 4 and prepare your
installation layout. Make sure only copper (solid or
stranded) conductors are used, properly sized and suitable
for the installation. Each piece of equipment must be
grounded properly. IMPORTANT: Neutral must always
be connected to the white lead of the control.
2. Hang Control on a flat vertical surface or other
support, using hardware suitable for the purpose.
3. Prepare the necessary conduit runs, including one for
the remote - located switch, timer or radio receiver,
terminate them at both ends and pull-in the conductors as
specified by the installation layout.
4. Follow wiring diagram, make LINE and LOAD (PUMP)
connections as shown in the high voltage compartment.
SETTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Programming Instructions
To Set or Change the Time of Day: To clear entire
memory, press key. Hold down the CLOCK key
hile pressing either the HOUR or MINUTE keys.
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Continue pressing until the desired number is shown.
Then simply lift finger off the CLOCK key to set.
Make sure the installation is securely grounded and
bonded, if required.
5. Remove screw next to Heater Switch and gain access
to printed circuit (P.C.) board assembly in low voltage
compartment. Follow wiring diagram on page 4, plug
valve actuators into designated sockets on P.C. board
and make heater connections to terminals 1, 2 and 3.
Place jumper between terminals 1 and 2 if heater is
single stage. See page 4 for details. Replace P.C. board
assembly.
6. Install remote - located control (Switch, Timer or Radio
Receiver). See wiring on page 4.
7. Check wiring, tightness of connections and grounding.
Close wiring compartment and test installation.
8. Set timer, see instructions below.
To Set Program (ON/OFF times): Press TIMER key
once to enter into pr
ogram mode. Display will show
"1 ON-- --". Press the HOUR key and then the
MINUTE key to select the desired first ON time. Press
TIMER k
ey once. Display will show "1 OFF -- --".
Repeat previous step to select the desired first OFF
time. Repeat the entire sequence to complete up to
eight total ON/OFF times as desired. When programming is done, press the CLOCK key then the SELECT
key repeatedly until the indicator bar is above the word
"AUTO".
To Review Program: Press TIMER key repeatedly.
When done, press CLOCK key to return to the time
of day.
Indicator LED “ON”
when connected to
power source and
contacts are closed
2
Display
Reset port
to cancel all
prior settings
ON/AUT
O/OFF
Select Key
Function Keys
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