INSTALLATION
RC2000 SERIES
REMOTE CONTROLS
OPERATION &
SERVICE MANUAL
AIR OPERATED CONTROLS FOR POOL - SPA COMBINATIONS
Suitable for Pool Equipment Control and for Direct Connection of Underwater Lights
Model: RC2163E Control Center / Model: RC2163BE Control Panel
ONE BUTTON CONTROL FOR FILTER PUMP, HEATER AND VALVES
ELECTRICAL RATING: 20 Amp. Resistive - 120V or 240V; 1.5 HP - 120V, 3 HP - 240V, DPST.
Low Voltage: 24V - 40VA Maximum
DANGER! TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY:
...do not permit children to operate the Control Unit 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 ser
...always disconnect electricity before servicing this control or the equipment connected to it.
vice technician immediately.
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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 RC2163E is designed to operate the shared equipment, like
the pump, filter and the heater of a Pool/Spa combination safely
from the spa side with only one air button.
The 24 hour timer turns ON the filter pump and automatically filters
and, if so set, heats the pool water on a daily schedule. In addition,
by the push of the air b
the pump, the heater and rotates the valves thus allowing the water
te in the spa.
cula
to cir
for the heater. The switch has three positions and it can be set to
heat the water either in the spa only or both in the spa and in the
ferent pre-selected temperatures.
pool to tw
he Contr
T
protection thermostat to its filter pump control logic board.
Model RC2163BE is the same as the one described above, except
it is b
The Control coordinates the operation of the various pool/spa
equipment accor
o dif
ol also has pr
uilt into an 8 cir
utton at the spa side, the Control turns ON
The Control also features a selector switch
ovisions for connecting a freeze or heater
. sub-panel.
cuit 100
ding to the following table:
AMP
RC2163E
RC2163BE
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
1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and operating this Pr
including the following:
Read and follow all instructions.
1.
This Control must be installed by a qualified electrician, according to National and Local Electrical Codes.
2.
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.
5. For control grounding, bonding, installing and the wiring of underwater lights, refer to Article 680 of the National Electrical Code or Article
68 of the Canadian Electrical Code.
6. The Control should not operate any equipment which would cause bodily injury or property damage should it be activated
unexpectedly.
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This Air 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.
oduct and other associated equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
INSTALLATION
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 Air Control on a flat vertical surface or other
support, using hardware suitable for the purpose.
Make sure the air button is within the range of the Air
Control. NOTE: The optimum range of this Air Control
is 100 feet.
3. Prepare the necessary conduit runs, including one for
the air hose, terminate them at both ends and pull-in the
conductors as specified by the installation layout.
SETTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Programming Instructions
To Set or Change the Time of Day: To clear entire
memory, press key. Hold down the CLOCK key
w
hile pressing either the HOUR or MINUTE keys.
Continue pressing until the desired number is shown.
Then simply lift finger off the CLOCK key to set.
4. Follow wiring diagram, make LINE and LOAD (PUMP)
connections as shown in the high voltage compartment.
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.
assembly.
6. Make air hose connections, follow instructions provided
with Air Button.
7. Check wiring, tightness of connections and grounding.
Close wiring compartment and test installation.
8. Set times, see instructions below.
See page 4 for details. Replace P.C. board
am (ON/OFF times):
r
g
o Set Pr
T
o
once to enter into program mode. Display will show
"1 ON-- --". Pr
y to select the desir
MINUTE k
e
ess the HOUR k
ey and then the
ir
ed f
TIMER key once. Display will show "1 OFF -- --".
t previous step to select the desired first OFF
pea
Re
time
. Re
t the entir
pea
e sequence to complete up to
eight total ON/OFF times as desired. When program-
press the CLOCK key then the SELECT
ming is done
e
y r
e
k
O".
UT
"A
o Re
T
hen done, press CLOCK key to return to the time
W
,
tedly until the indicator bar is above the word
pea
am:
r
g
o
w Pr
vie
Pr
TIMER k
ess
TIMER
ess
Pr
st ON time
pea
e
y r
e
. Press
tedl
y
e
k
Display
Reset port
to cancel all
prior settings
ON/AUTO/OFF
Indicator LED “ON”
when connected to
.
y
power source and
contacts are closed
Select Key
Function Keys
2
SETTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
To Cancel/Change Part of the Program: Press Timer
k
ey repeatedly until the particular ON or OFF time
appears. Set new ON or OFF time.
To Override the Automatic Operation one time:
Press OVR. key.
NOTE: Timer will resume automatic operation with the
next opposite setpoint.
To Override Automatic Operation Permanently:
Press SELECT key to move indicator bar to the desired
ON or OFF position. Note: Timer will not resume
automatic operation until indicator bar is
repositioned above the word AUTO.
To Operate Equipment in Spa Mode:
1. Press air button at spa side.
2. After using the spa, press air button again and
mak
e sure that control is back in the POOL
mode
.
To Operate Heater:
Heater Selector Switch is provided to save on heating
cost during the summer months or prevent over-heating
of pool water if heater is the single thermostat type.
Set switch to POOL AND SPA mode if the heater is the
DUAL thermostat type and set thermostats on heater to
the desired pool and spa water temperatures. Set switch
to SPA ONLY mode if the heater is the SINGLE thermostat type or only the spa water needs to be heated Set
switch to OFF if no heater operation is needed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Control will not operate Air hose disconnected Check hose connections
in SPA mode Defective air button Replace air button - see note 1
Water in air hose Blow-out air hose - see note 2
Defective pulse switch Replace pulse switch - see note 2
Defective relay Replace relay
Air button is too far Install larger air button
Blown fuse Replace fuse
Timer is not turning Defective timer Replace timer
pump ON/OFF for Defective relay Replace relay
daily filtration Timer is set to ON/OFF Set timer to AUTO
No program in memory Set program - see instructions
Dead battery Replace battery
Valve actuators(s) is/are Frozen valve Check/Lubricate valve
not working Defective actuator Replace actuator
Loose connection Check connections
Blown fuse Replace fuse
Pump inoperative Open circuit breaker Check power supply
Defective relay Change relay
Defective pump Check pump
NOTES:
1. An air button with ruptured
seal or bellows inside, will
not produce sufficient air
pressure to operate the pulse
switch and could lead to total
breakdown allowing water
to enter the air hose.
2. Water in air hose can damage
the pulse switch. Water can
enter the air hose through a
faulty air button (see note 1
above) or by condensation.
In either case, it must be
drained, the cause found and
corrected. To reduce condensation, protect the air hose
from exposure to direct sun,
ice or frequent temperature
RC2163BE RC2163E
ENCLOSURE DETAILS
3
MEMORY
HOLD-UP
BATTERY
TIMER
NEUT
LINE
.
HEATER
SELECTOR
SWITCH
WIRING DIAGRAM
.
120/24V
TRANSFORMER
120V Pump - Connect NEUTRAL to WHITE lead and pump NEUTRAL.
Connect 120V. line to
BLACK lead and BLUE lead to pump LOAD terminal.
Single Thermostat Heater
PUMP
PULSE
SWITCH
RELAY
AIR
HOSE
LINE 2
LOAD 2
LOAD 1
LINE 1
LINE
240V.
SUPPLY/LOAD
CONNECTIONS
NEUT.
120V.
SUPPLY
CONNECTIONS
Dual Thermostat Heater
If within the warranty period specified, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or replace
it, 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 Rd., Spring Grove, IL 60081-9698/815-675-7000 http://www/intermatic.com
Because of our commitment to continuing research and improvements, Intermatic Incorporated reserves the right to make changes, without notice, in the specifications and material
contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages, direct or consequential, caused by reliance on the material presented.
INTERMATIC INCORPORATED, SPRING GROVE, IL 60081-9698
158AS11074
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
1. Connect two 18 gauge wires in
SERIES with Heater’s Selector
Switches.
2. Connect one of the wires to
terminal “C” and the other to
terminal “L”.
BETWEEN TERMINALS
“L” AND “H”
3. Leave heater switch in
INSTALL JUMPER
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4
ON position.
1. Connect three 18 gauge wires in
PARALLEL with Heater’s Selector
Switches.
2. Connect the wire from central post
(Common) of heater switch to
terminal “C”, High to “H” and
Low to “L”.
eave heater switch in
L
3.
OFF position.
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