Sta-Rite EasyTouch Installation Manual

®

EasyTouch® and IntelliTouch

Pool and Spa Control System

(with optional IntelliChlor® Salt Chlorine Generator)

Load Center Installation Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................... iii

General Installation Information ................................................................................................................... v

Section 1: Pentair Water Pool and Spa Control System Load Center and Power Center Overview ...... 1

Load Center and Power Center Installation Overview ................................................................................... 2

Load Center with subpanel (EasyTouch and IntelliTouch Systems) ........................................................... 3

Power Center (without built-in Subpanel) - IntelliTouch System Only ......................................................... 4

Preparing the Load Center and Power Center Enclosure .............................................................................. 5

Mounting the Load Center and Power Center ............................................................................................... 6

Connecting AC Power to the Load Center and Power Center ........................................................................ 7

Electrical Wiring High Voltage Connections .................................................................................................. 8

Installing Conduit and Wire to the Enclosure ................................................................................................ 8

Accessing the EasyTouch or IntelliTouch Circuit Board and Electronics .................................................... 10

Connecting the EasyTouch System Relays ............................................................................................... 11

Connecting the IntelliTouch System Relays ............................................................................................... 12

Installing Valve Actuators .......................................................................................................................... 13

Adjusting the valve position ................................................................................................................... 13

Installing and Connecting Temperature Sensors ......................................................................................... 15

Water Temperature Sensor ..................................................................................................................... 15

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor (for freeze protection) ......................................................................... 15

Solar Temperature Sensor (Optional) ..................................................................................................... 16

Connecting a Standard Gas Heater (EasyTouch and IntelliTouch System) ................................................. 17

Wiring Pentair UltraTemp Heat Pump ......................................................................................................... 18

Wiring Pentair IntelliFlo Pumps .................................................................................................................. 18

Connecting IntelliChlor (SCG) Power Cord to the Enclosure .......................................................................20

Connecting IntelliChlor (SCG) COM Port Cable.......................................................................................... 21

Wiring a Salt Chlorine Generator ................................................................................................................ 23

Wiring IntelliChlor ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Wiring IntelliChlor (SCG) Transformer to a Filter Pump ............................................................................... 24

Rewiring the IntelliChlor SCG Transformer for 120VAC ............................................................................... 26

Rewiring the System Transformer for 240 VAC ........................................................................................... 27

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Section 2: EasyTouch System Overview ............................................................................................... 28

EasyTouch 8 and 4 Pool and Spa Control System Kit Contents ............................................................ 28

EasyTouch Accessory Equipment ......................................................................................................... 28

EasyTouch Model Part Numbers ........................................................................................................... 29

EasyTouch System Start-Up ..................................................................................................................... 30

EasyTouch Circuit Board Connections ....................................................................................................... 31

EasyTouch System Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................... 32

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Contents (continued)

Section 3: IntelliTouch System Overview .............................................................................................. 33

IntelliTouch System Components ............................................................................................................... 33

Load Center or Power Center ................................................................................................................. 33

IntelliTouch Personality Kits................................................................................................................... 33

IntelliTouch Accessory Power Center Expansion Kits ............................................................................ 34

IntelliTouch Personality Kit Contents .......................................................................................................... 34

Optional Equipment (IntelliChem) ............................................................................................................... 34

Optional IntelliTouch Expansion Enclosure ................................................................................................ 36

Kit Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 36

Affixing the System Wiring Diagram Label .............................................................................................. 36

System Start-Up ....................................................................................................................................... 37

Check Electronics ................................................................................................................................. 37

System Test .......................................................................................................................................... 37

Testing the auxiliary relays .................................................................................................................... 37

Solar System Installation ........................................................................................................................... 38

Solar System Start-Up .......................................................................................................................... 38

Pool Cleaner Protection ............................................................................................................................. 38

Installing the IntelliTouch Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 39

IntelliTouch Outdoor Control Panels ........................................................................................................... 40

IntelliTouch System Wiring Diagrams ......................................................................................................... 41

Plumbing Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 44

Equipment Location ................................................................................................................................... 45

Glossary ................................................................................................................................................... 47

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and Follow all WARNING and SAFETY Instructions

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS PRODUCT (UNIT) IS
NOT INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY.

INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST READ THESE
WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This
Guide provides installation and operation instructions for the product. Consult
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. (“Pentair”) with any questions regarding this
product.

This product is intended for use in swimming pool applications only.

Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and operation of public
pools and spas, and the construction of residential pools and spas. It is important to
comply with these codes, many of which directly regulate the installation and use of this
product. Consult your local building and health codes for more information.

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Attention User:

This Guide contains important information that will help you in operating and maintain-

ing this product. Please retain it for future reference.
Before installing this product, read and follow all safety warning notices and instructions which are included.

Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call
[phone] for additional free copies of these instructions.

This product is designed and manufactured for safe and reliable service when installed, operated and
maintained according to the information and installation codes referred to in this Guide.

This is a safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol in this manual or on the product, look
for one of the following signal words; DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE and comply
with the information. Be alert to the potential hazard. Ensure

to read and comply with all of the

warnings and cautions in this manual.

Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution!

- Always disconnect power at the circuit breaker before servicing the load center

- Improper installation can create an electrical shock hazard that can result in death or serious injury.

This product must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified
pool professional in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA
70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1. All applicable local
installation codes and ordinances must also be adhered to. Improper installation
will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to
pool users, installers or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause
damage to property. Always disconnect the power to the pool light at the circuit
breaker before servicing the light. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury to serviceman, pool users or others due to electrical shock.

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Water temperature in excess of 100° F (37.7° C) may be hazardous to your health.
Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs
when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above
normal body temperature of 98.6° F (37° C.). Effects of hyperthermia include: (1)
Unawareness of impending danger. (2) Failure to perceive heat. (3) Failure to
recognize the need to leave the spa. (4) Physical inability to exit the spa. (5) Fetal
damage in pregnant women. (6) Unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning.
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal
hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.

A pool or spa pump must be installed by a qualified pool and spa service professional in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and
ordinances. Improper installation may create an electrical hazard which could result in
death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and
may also cause damage to property.

The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia
in hot tubs and spas. This product is intended to control heaters with built-in high limit
circuits ONLY. Failure to do so may cause property damage or personal injury.

Do not use this product to control an automatic pool cover. Swimmers may become
entrapped underneath the cover.

For units intended for use in other than single-family dwellings, a clearly labeled
emergency switch shall be provided as part of the installation. The switch shall be readily
accessible to the occupants and shall be installed at least five (5) feet (1.52 m) away,
adjacent to, and within sight of, the unit.

Except for listed spa-side remote controls, install a minimum of five (5) feet (1.52 m) from
the inside wall of the pool and spa.

The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated switch or circuit
breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with the National Electrical
Code (NEC), NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1. All applicable
local installation codes and ordinances must also be adhered to. The disconnecting
means must be readily accessible to the tub occupant but installed at least five
5ft. (1.52 m), (Canada 3 m (9.75 ft) from the inside wall of the pool.

Use only copper supply conductor's rated for 60C/75C sized based on ampacity to
support all loads (refer to NEC tables). Load center input supply to be protected by
150 Amp Maximum, 240 VAC Main Circuit Breaker.

For information about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, contact the Consumer Product Safety
Commission at [phone] or visit www.cpsc.gov.

NOTE: Always turn off all power to the pool pump before installing the cover or working on any suction outlet.

Two Speed Pump Controls Notice (Title 20 Compliance)
Please read the following important Safety Instructions - When using two-speed pumps

manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, the pump’s default circulation speed MUST be set to the
LOWEST SPEED, with a high speed override capability being for a temporary period not to exceed
one normal cycle, or two hours, whichever is less.

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FCC Standard - 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247). This version is limited to chapter 1

to chapter 11 by specified firmware controlled in the U.S.A.

Canada - Industry Canada (IC) - The IntelliChlor device complies with RSS210 of Industry

Canada. (1999). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Instruction to user - The IntelliChlor device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The IntelliChlor device
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by switching the device off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the IntelliChlor device without
the approval of the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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General Installation Information

1. All work must be performed by a licensed electrician, and must conform to all national, state, and

local codes.

2. Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.

3. If this system is used to control underwater lighting fixtures, a ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) must be

provided for these fixtures. Conductors on the load side of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall not
occupy conduit, junction boxes or enclosures containing other conductors unless such conductors
are also protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter. Refer to local codes for details.

4. A terminal bar stamped is located inside the supply terminal box. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply
service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this
equipment (no smaller than 12 AWG or 3.3 mm). The bonding lug(s) provided on this unit are intended
to connect a minimum of one No. 8 AWG for US installation and two No. 6 AWG for Canadian
installations solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures or
electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the unit.

5. The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open
all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with in accordance with the National Electrical Code
(NEC), NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1. All applicable local installation
codes and ordinances must also be adhered to. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible
to the tub occupant but installed at least 10 ft. (3.05 m) from the inside wall of the pool.

6. GAS HEATER: This automation control system is designed to supply high voltage (120 VAC / 240
VAC) to a gas heater and override the thermostat in the heater’s control circuit. This automation
control system is intended to control gas heaters with a high temperature limit switch(s) safety
circuit.

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Pentair Water Pool and Spa

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Installation of Electrical Controls at Equipment Pad

(ON/OFF Switches, Timers and Automation Load Center)

Install all electrical controls at equipment pad, such as on/off switches, timers, and
control systems, etc. to allow the operation (start-up, shut-down, or servicing) of any
pump or filter so the user does not place any portion of his/her body over or near the
pump strainer lid, filter lid or valve closures. This installation should allow the user
enough space to stand clear of the filter and pump during system start-up, shut down
or servicing of the system filter.

CAUTION! INSTALL LOAD CENTER AND POWER CENTER TO ALLOW USER ENOUGH

SPACE TO STAND CLEAR OF PUMP AND FILTER WHEN SERVICING.

HAZARDOUS PRESSURE: STAND CLEAR OF PUMP AND FILTER DURING START-UP

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Section 1

Pentair Water Pool and Spa® Control

Load Center and Power Center Overview

Load Center and Power Center Description

Load Center with sub-panel (EasyTouch® and IntelliTouch®): A Load Center enclosure provides

a built-in a 120 VAC/240 VAC 150 AMP circuit breaker base (sub-panel) for high-voltage power
relays, transformer, and low voltage circuit breakers. A Load Center can be factory configured for an
EasyTouch (8 or 4 auxiliary relays) or IntelliTouch (for Personality Interface Kits, see page 33)
automation control system. The optional IntelliChlor salt chlorine generator (SCG) transformer is
available in the Load Center enclosure. The Load Center dimensions are

EasyTouch/IntelliTouch Load Center

Note. For EasyTouch and IntelliTouch product
information, see the Pentair Product Catalog.

26” H x 17” W x 5¼” D.

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Power Center without sub-panel (IntelliTouch only): A Power Center enclosure does not include
a built-in circuit breaker base (subpanel). An IntelliTouch automation control system Power Center is
factory configured (depending on the IntelliTouch Personality interface kit. Multiple Power Centers
can be connected together for additional high voltage relay and transformer requirements. The
optional IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) transformer is available in the Power Center
enclosure. The Power Center dimensions are

20” H x 17” W x 5¼” D.

Note: For IntelliTouch systems (see page 33), up to three additional Power Centers (with Expansion
Center Personality kit, i5x or i10x) can be connected to a base IntelliTouch Load Center or Power
Center (models

i5+3, i5+3S, i7+3, i9+3, i9+3S, i10+3D

. For more information about using multiple

expansion centers, refer to the IntelliTouch Systems User’s Guide (P/N 521075).

Main IntelliTouch
Load Center

(i5+3, i5+3S, i7+3, i9+3,
i9+3S, i10+3D

)

Power Center
(i5x or i10x),

(P/N 521214 with
IntelliChlor SCG
transformer)
(P/N 521216 without
IntelliChlor SCG
transformer)

Additional
Expansion
Center

Additional
Expansion Center
(3 maximum)

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Load Center and Power Center Installation Overview

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. BEFORE REMOVING THE HIGH VOLTAGE COVER PANEL
FROM THE ENCLOSURE switch the main power OFF into the home at the main circuit breaker

box.

Before installing the Load Center or Power Center read the following guidelines carefully:

• The Load Center and Power Center must be installed at the equipment pad.

• AC power for the Load Center or Power Center must be provided from the main circuit
breaker panel located at the house.

• All electrical equipment, except for UL Listed spa-side remote switches, must be installed no
less than five (5) feet (1.5 m), (Canada, 3 mm (9.75 ft) from pool and/or spa, and comply with
all national, state, and local codes (UL Listed spa-side remote switches may be installed at
near waterline).

• Install the Load Center or Power Center no less than five (5) feet (1.5 m) from pool, spa, hot
tub, pumps, heater, valves, and sensors.

• The TYPE 3R “Rainproof” enclosure can be mounted outside or inside of a pool equipment
shed or other enclosure.

• Before choosing the final location for the enclosure, consider the length of all of the
conductors that will have be connected to the enclosure. Make sure to consider cable
lengths for the sensors to the load center location. The air temperature sensor cable is three
(3) feet (91.44 cm) long and the water temperature sensor cable is 25 feet (7.62 m) long.

• Mount the load center on a flat vertical surface so the conduit knockouts are located at the
bottom of the enclosure. Upper and lower brackets are provided to mount the enclosure.

• DO NOT mount the enclosure horizontally. Water can enter the conduit knockouts and cause
damage to the system and an electrical shock hazard. Install with conduit knockouts down.

• Consider the load center location when routing conduit carrying the AC power to the load
center, and the conduit that will be run to the high voltage equipment.

• Install the load center so that drainage is provided for all electrical components.

• Motors should be listed for pool and spa applications and have built-in thermal protection.

• Allow at least 5 ft (1.5 m) of unobstructed access to the front of the load center for the owner
or service personnel.

• The load center provides grounding screw terminals for grounding all equipment. All
equipment including the load center enclosure must be bonded to earth ground.

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Load Center (with built-in Subpanel) - EasyTouch and IntelliTouch Systems

The Load Center must be installed at the equipment pad. The AC power for the Load Center is
provided from the main-panel circuit breaker located at the house.

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EasyTouch or

IntelliTouch

Control Panel

(EasyTouch

(shown)

Auxiliary,

(1-4) relay locations

with additional five

(5 ) relays or

2-Speed Pump

relay (optional)

Circuit breaker
base 150 AMP

(Subpanel)

Low voltage

raceway

(Air and water

temperature

sensors,

motorized

valves, indoor

control panel,

spa side

remote, and

wireless

antenna)

Control Panel / Low voltage compartment

Ground buss bar

Transformer for Salt Chlorine
Generator (SCG)

AC Power
Connector

Option

3 AMP Low voltage
(12 VAC, 18 VAC,
24 VAC) system
circuit breakers

Optional 10 AMP
Low voltage (24
VAC) circuit breaker
(IntelliChlor Salt
Chlorine Generator)

Door Spring
latch

System transformer:
120VAC, 2.5A,
240VAC, 1.3A,
50/60 Hz

Optional IntelliChlor
Salt Chlorine
Generator (SCG)
and power supply
transformer (SCG
system only).

120VAC, 2A, 240VAC,
1A, 50/60 Hz

GFCI/GFCB
knockout (approved
rainproof cover
required) - Standard
Single gang box.

Optional IntelliChlor (SCG)

cell connector socket

EasyTouch or IntelliTouch Load Center

Enclosure conduit knockouts
(see page 7): 1¼”, 1", ¾" and
½" conduit knockouts (lower
and rear) for high voltage
output. 1" conduit
knockout (lower) for high
voltage input

(26” H x 17” W x 5¼” D)

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Bonding lugs (two each)
No.8 AWG (US) or No.6 AWG (Canada)

Load center
front door

High voltage
cover panel

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Power Center (without built-in Subpanel) - IntelliTouch System Only

The IntelliTouch Power Center (without sub-panel) must be installed at the equipment pad. AC power
to the Power Center is provided from the an electrical circuit breaker panel (sub-panel) installed at
the equipment pad. The Power Center should be installed next to the sub-panel.

Control Panel/Low
voltage compartment

IntelliTouch

Control Panel not

shown

Auxiliary,

(1-5) relay locations

with additional four

relays or

2-Speed Pump relay

(optional)

Low voltage raceway

(Air and water

temperature sensors,

motorized valves, indoor

control panel, spa side

remote, and wireless

antenna)

Optional IntelliChlor

Salt Chlorine

Generator power

supply

transformer

(SCG system only).

120VAC, 2A,
240VAC, 1A,

50/60 Hz

Optional Serial COM Port Expansion Board
(Brackets support two boards)

IntelliChlor SCG circuit board (optional)

Ground buss bar

3 AMP Low voltage
Control system
circuit breakers
(12 VAC, 18 VAC,
24 VAC)

Optional 10 AMP
circuit breaker
for IntelliChlor
Salt Chlorine
Generator
(24 VAC)

Door spring
latch

System
transformer.
120VAC, 2.5A,
240VAC, 1.3A,
50/60 Hz

GFCI/GFCB
knockout
(approved
rainproof cover
required)

Optional

IntelliChlor (SCG)

cell connector

socket

Enclosure conduit knockouts
(see page 7): 1¼”, 1", ¾"
and ½" conduit knockouts
(lower and rear) for high
voltage output. 1" conduit
knockout (lower) for high
voltage input

IntelliTouch Power Center (20” H x 17” W x 5¼” D)

(Front view with door and high voltage cover panel removed)

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Bonding lugs (two each) No.8
AWG (US) or No.6 AWG
(Canada)

Preparing the Load Center and Power Center Enclosure

BEFORE INSTALLING THE LOAD CENTER AND POWER CENTER, ALWAYS
SWITCH OFF THE MAIN POWER into the home at the main circuit breaker box.

Before mounting the Load Center or Power Center, first remove the front door and the high voltage
cover panel to access the enclosure conduit knockouts and low voltage raceway
(see pages 3 and 4).

To remove the Load Center or Power Center high voltage cover panel:

1. Unpack the Load Center or Power Center from the shipping carton.

2. Unlatch the front door spring latch and open the front door.

3. Remove the two (2) retaining screws securing the high voltage cover-panel. Remove the
HIGH VOLTAGE COVER PANEL from the enclosure.

4. For new installation, proceed with:

• Mounting the Load Center and Power Center, page 6

• Connecting AC Power to the Load Center and Power Center, page 7

• Electrical Wiring and High Voltage Connections, page 8

• Installing Conduit and Conductors to the Enclosure, page 8

• Accessing the EasyTouch or IntelliTouch Control Circuit Board and Electronics, page 10

• Connecting a Standard Gas Heater (EasyTouch and IntelliTouch System), page 17

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5. After electrical connections have be completed, reinstall the high voltage panel and secure it
with the two (2) retaining screws.

Retaining screws
(for High Voltage
Cover Panel)

High Voltage
Cover Panel

Front door

Load Center (front view)

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Mounting the Load Center and Power Center

Mount the Load Center (EasyTouch enclosure show below) and Power Center on a flat vertical
surface, such as a wall or post at eye level, at least 5 ft. (1.5 m), (Canada 3 m (9.75 ft)) from the
pool, spa or hot tub.

To mount the Load Center and Power Center:

1. Position the enclosure against a vertical flat surface. If wall anchors are being used, support
the enclosure in position (horizontally level and square) against the surface and mark the
bracket hole pattern on the wall.

2. Secure the enclosure with three (3) screws in the top and lower mounting bracket holes. If
using wall anchors, drill and set the anchors and secure the enclosure with screws.

Top mounting bracket screw holes

Lower mounting bracket screw holes

Load Center (front view)

(front door and high voltage panel removed)

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Connecting AC Power to the Load Center and Power Center

Before installing electrical conduits and connecting AC power to the Load Center and Power Center
enclosure, read the following recommended guidelines:

TO AVOID AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE TO THE ENCLOSURE
AND INTELLICHLOR CELL: FIRST DISCONNECT AC POWER TO THE ENCLOSURE BEFORE
CONNECTING THE INTELLICHLOR COMMUNICATION CABLE.

• Determine the number of low and high voltage circuits being used in the Load Center or
Power Center. The conduit size and runs needed based on the conductor size, and the
number of conductors within the conduit. The enclosure conduit knockouts sizes are 1¼”,
1", ¾" and ½".

• Enclosure conduit knockouts for AC power are located on the sides, bottom and back of the
enclosure. Conduit knockouts sizes for AC power are: 1¼”, 1", ½" and ¾". It is
recommended to use 1¼” x 1” conduit for the main AC power conductors.

• The Load Center and Power Center enclosure must be located a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m),
(Canada 3 m (9.75 ft)) from the inside wall of pool or spa.

Remove the enclosure conduit knockouts as needed:

• Low voltage raceway has two ½" x ¾" conduit knockouts located on the left side and rear of the

enclosure.

• High voltage compartment has twelve ½" x ¾", five ¾" x 1” and two 1¼” x 1" conduit knockouts

located on the bottom of the enclosure.

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½" x ¾" conduit
knockout (2x) -

Low voltage only

¾" grommet fittings

(4x) (low voltage and

sensor conductors)

EasyTouch Load Center (lower, side and back panel knockouts)

1¼” x 1"

½" x ¾" rear conduit knockout (5x)

¾" x 1” conduit
knockout (5x)

1¼” x 1"
conduit knockout

Note: Subpanel
wiring: 14 AWG

minimum copper
conductors for
relays and other
equipment sized
according to the
ampacity of the load

Optional GFCI/
GFCB Receptacle
knockout
(standard single
gang type 3R
cover required)

½" x ¾" conduit knockout (8x)

NOTE: DO NOT ROUTER LOW VOLTAGE
CONDUCTORS (VALVES, SENSORS etc.)
THROUGH THE HIGH VOLTAGE
KNOCKOUTS ON BOTTOM OF LOAD
CENTER.

EasyTouch®, IntelliTouch® Control System Load Center Installation Guide

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Electrical Wiring and High Voltage Connections

Main AC Power Connection (EasyTouch and IntelliTouch Circuit Breaker Subpanel)

The EasyTouch and IntelliTouch Load Center with circuit breaker sub-panel is rated for 150 AMP maximum
Single Phase (3 conductor). Run properly rated conductors (L1,L2, N, and GROUND) from the primary
house electrical panel to the main AC power connections on the Load Center circuit breaker base (see
page 27). The connection at the main house panel should be to a 240 VAC circuit breaker rated at 150 AMP
maximum.

Grounding and Bonding Connections

Connect a ground conductor from the primary house electrical panel to the Load Center or Power Center
GROUND BUS BAR (see page 27). Also ground each piece of high voltage (120 VAC or 240VAC)
equipment that is connected to the Load Center or Power Center relays or circuit breakers. Also connect
the Load Center and Power Center to the pool bonding system using 8 AWG (6 AWG for Canada)
conductor. There are two (2) GROUND LUGS provides on the bottom of the Load Center and Power
Center.

Circuit Breakers (For EasyTouch and IntelliTouch Load Center with sub panel)

Circuit Breakers are to be supplied and installed by the site installer. For recommended circuit breaker
types, refer to the circuit breaker chart on the inside front door of the Load Center and Power Center. Be
sure to follow all manufacturer’s circuit breaker rating requirements. Some pool equipment require
connection to ground fault circuit breakers (GFCI). Check local and NEC (CEC) codes for these
requirements. Note: For recommended field conductor gauge usage, refer to conductor size listed

on the circuit breaker label.

Installing Conduit and Conductors to the Enclosure

Before installing electrical conduit to the enclosure, read the following recommended guidelines:

NOTE: All electrical installation, including electrical wiring methods and materials used to complete
the electrical installation of the EasyTouch and IntelliTouch Pool/Spa control system MUST BE

PERFORMED BY A SERVICE PROFESSIONAL AND/OR UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION OF
A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN in accordance with the National Electrical Code or the Canadian
Electric Code, as well as any local electrical codes in effect at the time of installation. Refer to NEC
680 (b) or CEC 687-060, 062, and 066 for further details.

• Determine the number of low and high voltage circuits being used in the EasyTouch and
IntelliTouch Load Center and Power Center. The conduit size and runs is based on the
conductor size, and the number of conductors within the conduit.

equipment to be controlled will dictate the size of the conduit. DO NOT RUN HIGH
VOLTAGE AND LOW VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS IN THE SAME CONDUIT.

• Use 14 AWG minimum to 6 AWG maximum 140°/158° F (60°/70° C) or better copper
conductors for relay circuits depending on the load requirement. Be sure to follow all NEC
regulation safety codes for the number and size of conductors that can be installed in
various sizes of conduit.

• Supply conductor must be sized to support all loads. The maximum supply current must
NOT exceed 150 AMP at 120 VAC/240 VAC.

• Supply circuit must be protected by suitable breaker rated no higher than 150 AMP. If one
relay is used for more than one device, verify that the total current draw (all equipment)
does not exceed the current rating of the circuit.

• The EasyTouch and IntelliTouch automation control circuit board requires 120 VAC, 3A
power to operate the control logic circuits and the optional IntelliChlor salt chlorine generator.
This power should be connected to one of the circuit breakers in the sub-panel.

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EasyTouch®, IntelliTouch® Control System Load Center Installation Guide

• To avoid obstruction into the Load Center and Power Center, when using electrical conduit
complete the installation of the conduit before concrete is poured. Also, underground conduit
should be positioned in well compacted soil. Ensure that all conduit joints are well sealed
and watertight.

To install electrical conduit and conductors as needed

TO AVOID AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Do not connect the power
source conductors to the Load Center circuit breaker until all electrical
connections for all loads (heaters, pumps, motorized valves, and lights etc.)
have been completed.

• Use the rectangular knockout on the right side of the Load Center and Power Center
enclosure to mount an approved GFCI or GFCB with rainproof type 3R cover (supplied by
installer) for direct connection of underwater pool and spa lights.

• Use the one of the three low voltage raceway 3/4" holes located on the underside of the
enclosure for the temperature sensor conductors (see page 7).

NOTICE: For the AC supply conductor into the Load Center and Power Center from the main
circuit breaker at the house, use three conductors, one each for red, black, and white (or red,
red and black for 240 VAC). The maximum load is 150 AMP at 120 VAC/240 VAC 60 Hz/50 Hz.
These conductors should be secured to supply side of circuit breaker base. For the main AC
power conduit, it is recommended to use the 1¼” x 1" conduit knockout located directly
under the enclosure circuit breaker (see page 7).

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EasyTouch Load Center Wiring Diagram
(for complete wiring details, see page 32 and inside front door of load center)

EasyTouch Load Center
Wiring Instructions

FILTER PUMP RELAY

• For Wiring InteliChlor
(SCG) Transformer to

System Transformer

Filter Pump Relay, see
page 24.

• For Rewiring the
System Transformer for
240 VAC, see page 27.

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Accessing the EasyTouch or IntelliTouch
Control Circuit Board and Electronics

The main EasyTouch and IntelliTouch circuit board is located behind the control panel located on the
front of the Load Center and Power Center. The main circuit board provides connectors for the
auxiliary relays, valve actuators and sensors. To access the circuit board connectors, fold down the
main control panel. Note: For IntelliTouch Personality circuit board models, see pages 40-42.

To access the control circuit board connectors:

1. Loosen the two retaining screws securing from the top edge of the control panel.

2. Fold down the control panel to access the rear of the circuit board for the electrical
connections.

3. For relay, valve actuators and sensors installation and connection instructions see the
following:

• Connecting EasyTouch System Relays, page 11

• Connecting IntelliTouch System Relays, page 12

• Installing Valve Actuators, page 13

• Installing and Connecting Temperature Sensors, page 15

4. After electrical connections have be completed, close the control panel and tighten the two
retaining screws.

Retaining
screw

Retaining

screw

Control panel
(fold down to
access circuit board
and low voltage
compartment)

Load Center (front view)

(front door and high voltage compartment panel removed)

EasyTouch®, IntelliTouch® Control System Load Center Installation Guide