Sta-Rite CP-1000 Installation Manual

CP-1000 POOL OR SPA CONTROL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when operating and servicing

this electrical equipment, and when using the spa.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

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
The symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and an
increase in the internal temperature of the body.

1)

The effects of hyperthermia include:
perceive heat;
the spa;
danger of drowning.

WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs or medication can greatly increase the risk

of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.

5)

3)

failure to recognize the need to exit the spa;

fetal damage in pregnant women; and 6) unconsciousness, resulting in a

unawareness of impending hazard; 2) failure to

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F.

4)

physical inability to exit

The water in a spa or hot tub should never exceed
Water temperatures between
adult. Lower temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding
and for young children.
Before entering the spa, the user should always check the water temperature with an
accurate thermometer.
Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for fetal damage
early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly-pregnant women should limit spa
water temperatures to

The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa use may lead to
unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high
blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a
before using the spa.
Persons using medication should also consult a
some medications may induce drowsiness or affect heart rate, blood pressure or
circulation.

Before using this electrical equipment, obtain a copy of the Installation Instructions and
a completed EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST from the Pool Builder, Electrician, or Start-up
Person.

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SAVE THESE INS'TRUC'TIONS

Computerized

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Sptems

Compool Corporation warrants to the purchaser of this electronic control system, for the period of one

year from the date of original purchase for use, that any defective product proved to be caused by faulty
workmanship or faulty material, will be repaired or replaced at Compool's option for no charge, providing
the product is returned to Compool with all transportation charges prepaid.

This warranty covers the
and optional
light bulbs, batteries, or labor for calibration. It extends to the first retail purchaser and any subsequent
owners of the system.

This limited warranty applies only to controls which have been installed and maintained in strict
accordance with installation and operating instructions provided by Compool Corporation, using
installation hardware supplied and/or
been connected to the correct supply voltage.

This limited warranty does not apply to any controls which have been repaired or altered by anyone other

Cornpool or a person authorized by it; or which have been subject to misuse, neglect or accident; or

than
which have been damaged by wind, rain, lightning, freezing or other cause, thing, person, or act of God;
or which have been subject to damage in transit, during installation, or by someone other than Compool
Corporation; or which have been damaged because of a defect in a component or part which is not part
of the Compool Control System; or upon which the serial number or manufacture date has been altered,
effaced or removed.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
connection with Compool controls. Compool Corporation makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness
for any use. Any implied warranty applicable to Compool controls is limited in duration to the duration of
this written warranty.
Unless state law provides otherwise,
incidental damages resulting from breach of this written warranty or any implied warranty, or for any
inconvenience, loss of time, or incidental expenses such as telephone calls.
Compool Corporation shall not be liable for any labor charges associated with the removal or
reinstallation of any so-claimed defective products.

Remote Controls

Cornpool Corporation does not authorize any person to create any other obligation or liability in

CP-1000 Controller, LX-1000 Power Center,

including all components and parts. It does not include freeze sensors,

recommended in writing by Compool, and to controls which have

Cornpool Corporation shall not be liable for consequential or

optional

VOR-24 Valve Operators,

For information on possible Authorized Service Centers within your vicinity, call Compool Corporation at
(41 5) 964-2201 or outside California at [phone].

To exercise this warranty, send defective unit, with copy of dated receipt and a brief description of

the problems encountered, postage prepaid, to:

COMPOOL CORPORATION

599 Fairchild Drive, Mountain View, California 94043

INTRODUCTION

The CP-1000 is an electronic control system which is designed to coordinate and operate all of the equipment
associated with your spa or swimming pool.
The system is comprised of two principal components: the CP-1000 CONTROLLER which is located inside your

house, and the
The Controller automatically controls and monitors water temperature and the timing of all the pool equipment.
The Power Center provides easy maintenance for your Pool Serviceperson.
Additionally, the CP-1000 incorporates important safety features which protect your pool equipment from
accidental damage.
Your system may also include additional Remote Controls, solar heating, and special options which further add to
the convenience, safety, and economy of operating your spa or swimming pool.

LX-1000 POWER CENTER which is located at the pool equipment pad.

SAFETY FEATURES

HEATER PROTECTION:

A built-in electronic delay circuit automatically runs the filter pump for an additional four minutes whenever the

system is turned off. This feature enables the heater to cool down, so that the heat exchanger and plumbing are

not damaged from overheating.
For testing and servicing purposes, it is possible to override this delay circuit by pushing the DELAY
CANCEL Button at the CP-1000 Controller.

POOL CLEANER PROTECTION:

If your system incorporates a pool cleaner pump, it will have been plumbed downstream of the filter pump.
This arrangement requires that the filter pump be running whenever the pool cleaner is on.
The CP-1000 incorporates the following protection features against possible pump damage if there is no water
circulation:

1. The filter pump will automatically be activated whenever the pool cleaner is running, even if the filter has not
been switched on.

2.

Additionally, whenever the pool cleaner is turned on, a built-in electronic delay circuit will prevent it from

running until
have entered the plumbing since the system was last used.
For testing and servicing purposes, it is possible to override this delay circuit by pushing the DELAY

CANCEL Button at the CP-1000 Controller.

3.

If your system incorporates solar, the pool cleaner will automatically be disabled for a period of 4 minutes
whenever the solar system turns on. This protects the pool cleaner from possible damage caused by residual
air within the solar panels.

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minutes have passed. This prevents the pump from possible damage caused by air which may

BATTERY BACK-UP:

In case of a power failure, a long-life battery automatically maintains the program and clock functions of your
Control System. This safeguards against the equipment operating erratically, once power has been restored, and
also eliminates the need to reprogram whenever there is a power failure.

CONTROLLER

Installed in a convenient location inside your house, the
the equipment associated with your swimming pool or spa.

CP-1000 CONTROLLER

gives you fingertip control of all

EQUIPMENT CONTROL:

The Controller houses a 24 hour Clock with a digital display, which is used to program daily filtration cycles and
auxiliary equipment (such as pumps and lights).

There are five

FILTER Button:
AUX 1 Button:

Equipment Buttons

Activates filter pump, and circulates water through the filtration and heating system.

Enables water to be heated.

Activates auxiliary 1 equipment (such as spa light or pool cleaner).

Note: If pool cleaner is used, it will be delayed for 4 minutes whenever it is activated, and
it will also automatically activate the filter pump (even if

See "POOL CLEANER PROTECTION" (Page
AUX 2 Button:
AUX 3 Button:
AUX 4 Button:

The

PROGRAM, HOURS

operation of the FILTER, AUX 1, AUX 2, and AUX
The

DELAY CANCEL Button

Delay" circuits (for testing and

Status Lights

The presence of a light indicates that the equipment has been activated. The absence of a light indicates that the
equipment is turned off.

Activates auxiliary 2 equipment (such as a fountain),

Optional. Activates auxiliary 3 equipment (such as jet pump or waterfall).

Optional. Activates auxiliary 4 equipment (such as landscape lights).

Note: The daily operation of this equipment cannot be programmed.

and

are provided for the various pieces of equipment controlled by the CP-1000.

which are used for switching the pool equipment ON or OFF:

FIIXER Button is not switched ON).

3).

MINUTES Buttons

is used to override the "Pool Filter Pump Off Delay" and optional "Pool Cleaner On

servicing purposes only).

are used for setting the Clock, and for programming the daily

3.

See Page

6.

'TEMPERATURE CON'TROL:

HEAT SOURCE Switch:

It is possible to heat you spa or swimming pool using solar energy, conventional heat, or a combination of both.
However, no heating will take place unless the filter pump is running:

SOLAR Position:
S-PREF Position:

HEATER Position:

OFF Position:

SOLAR ON Light:
HEATER ON Light:

Allows heating with solar only.
Allows preferential heating with solar, but automatically switches to conventional heating
when solar energy is unavailable.
Allows heating with gas or electric heater only.
Note: If you are heating a swimming pool, your Pool Builder may have modified the Controller
so that the solar system will also contribute to the conventional heat whenever solar energy is
available.
Allows no heating.

lndicates whenever solar system is on.

Indicates whenever gas or electric heater is on.

THERMOSTAT Dial:

Used to preset your desired water temperature.
As long as
whenever the filter pump is running.

HEAT SOURCE Switch

is not in the "OFF position, the water will heat up to the preset temperature

Temperature Display:

Whenever the filter pump is running, the precise water temperature will be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit.

Note: Filter pump must be running in order to provide accurate temperature display.