Sta-Rite QuickTouch II Installation Manual

QuickTouch® II

Wireless Remote

(For EasyTouch®, IntelliTouch

and SunTouch® Control Systems)

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Installation and User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... i

QuickTouch II Wireless Remote Overview ...............................................................

QuickTouch II Wireless Remote Buttons/LED .......................................................... 2

Setup QuickTouch II Wireless Remote Receive ...................................................... 3

Connecting the QuickTouch II Receiver to the Load Center .................................... 4

Wiring the QuickTouch II Receiver to SunTouch Power Center ............................... 6

QuickTouch II Wireless Remote Receiver Antenna Location .................................. 7

Mounting the QuickTouch II Receiver Module ......................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ..... .................................................................................................. 10

QuickTouch II Remote Battery Replacement ........................................................... 11

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© 2011 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved.

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • [phone]
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [phone]

QuickTouch
and Spa® is a registered trademark of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated
companies in the United States and/or other countries. Unless noted, names and brands
of others that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or
endorsement between the proprietors of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool
and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks

of those parties or others.

P/N 521362 Rev A - 07/19/11

QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide

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, IntelliTouch®, EasyTouch®, SunTouch®, Compool® and Pentair Water Pool

IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST
READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE POOL AND/OR SPA LED LIGHT.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s

Guide (“Guide”) contains important information about the installation,
operation and safe use of this underwater pool and spa light. This Guide
should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices

and instructions in this Guide. Failure to follow warnings and
instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
Call [phone] for additional free copies of these instructions. Please refer to
www.pentairpool.com for more information related to this products.

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

The QuickTouch® II four function wireless remote must be installed by 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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Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution!

Always disconnect the AC power to the control system load
center and power center at the circuit breaker before installing or
servicing the QuickTouch II wireless remote. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool users
or others due to electrical shock.

QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• There are two 3V lithium batteries (CR2032) in the QuickTouch® II
wireless remote, with normal use the remote should last for several
years. If the batteries need to be replaced, see page 13 for instructions.

FCC Regulatory Safety Notice -

This equipment 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. This equipment 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which
can be determined by turning the equipment 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.

• Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

RF Exposure Requirements: This Device must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC Regulatory Notice

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.

IMPORTANT - To avoid damage to the remote, never submerge in water. The
QuickTouch II wireless remote is water resistant only and can be exposed to temporary
splashing or wet hands. However, the remote is not intended to be submersed. Remove
unit immediately if it is dropped in water or exposed to rain. Store the unit indoors in a
dry environment. For more information see page 1.

QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide

QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Overview

The QuickTouch® II hand-held wireless remote can control up to four pool/spa circuits
functions such as lights, jet pump, air blower, waterfall, etc.

The QuickTouch II wireless remote is for use with EasyTouch®, IntelliTouch®,
SunTouch® and Compool® to EasyTouch Upgrade control systems. EasyTouch,
IntelliTouch and SunTouch control systems supports one QuickTouch II wireless
remote per system.

What to do if the remote is submerged in water: The QuickTouch II wireless remote
may be used with wet hands. The QuickTouch II wireless remote is water resistant only
and can be exposed to temporary splashing or wet hands. However, the remote is not
intended to be submersed. Remove remote immediately if it’s dropped in water or
exposed to rain. If accidental submersion occurs, remove the batteries from the remote.
Let the water drain out of the remote. Allow the batteries to dry completely.
Reassemble the unit when completely dry.

QuickTouch II Wireless Remote kit contents

• Four function wireless remote

• Label Set

• Receiver assembly - Includes circuit board, enclosure and 15 ft.
cable

• Plastic anchors (qty.4) for mounting Receiver to concrete or stucco
walls

• Mounting screws (qty. 4): Two screws for mounting the receiver and
two screws for the enclosure

• User’s and Installation Guide (this manual)

QuickTouch II Antenna Receiver Location

The QuickTouch II wireless remote has an operating range of up to 250 ft. (line-of-sight)
from the QuickTouch II antenna receiver, which is typically located near the load center.
The optimum wireless transmission range may be affected by physical obstructions,
(especially those containing metal), and geographical features.

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Replacement Kit Part Numbers

• QuickTouch II remote replacement kit (P/N 521245)

• QuickTouch II receiver replacement kit (P/N 521246)

IMPORTANT!

The QuickTouch II hand-held remote may be used with wet hands, but should never
be submerged in water, as this could damage the unit. If accidental submerged in
water, dry the unit out by removing the battery cover and removing the battery. Position
the unit so that the water can drain out. Reassemble the unit when completely dry.

Related manuals - Download the following manuals:

IntelliTouch User’s Guide: http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/IntelliTouchUG.pdf
EasyTouch User’s Guide: http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/easytouch8and4UG.pdf
SunTouch User’s Guide: http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/suntouchUG.pdf

QuickTouch® II Wireless Remote Installation and User’s Guide