Supreme Heating Aqua-Gen 3BR Installation Instructions Manual

Aqua-Gen 3BR INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROLLER:

Find a suitable location to mount the control box*

radio note

. The controller must be installed out of direct
weather and no closer than 3m from the waters edge. Lift up the two mounting tabs and use two
appropriate screws to mount the control box to the wall, keeping in mind that the power cable is 1.8m
long and should be plugged directly into a general power outlet, not into an extension lead. Do not drill
through the box.

SOLAR PUMP:

The solar pump plugs into the left side 240Vac socket marked as PUMP.

TEMPERATURE SENSOR:

The pool temperature sensor must be fitted into the suction line of the solar pump, as close to the pool
as practical, preferably in a position out of direct sunlight. It is recommended that a 14.5mm hole be
drilled in the PVC pipe, this can be carried out using a Dontek PD01 grinding drill or a small pilot hole
can be drilled and a 14.0mm drill-bit used spinning in a counter clockwise direction to minimise the
chance of shattering pipe. Insert the grommet into the pipe and gently push in the black sensor barb.
The green sensor plug is to be fitted to the plug socket marked POOL, in some cases there is some
benefit to cable tie 30cm of wire from the pool temperature sensor to the pipe and insulate this section
(some ambient differences can travel up the tinned copper wire and affect the sensor reading).

All temperature sensor cables must NOT be run parallel to power cables and should never be
cable tied to power cables. All cable run lengths should be less than 50m if possible. Cable ties

should be used to fasten the sensor cable to the cold water inlet pipe making sure that the ties are
approximately 10mm from PVC fittings. Cable ties should be tightened only firm, over tightening can
cause breaks in the outer PVC if not careful. If the cable is to be run under ground a conduit must be
used to protect the wire and there is to be no cable joins within, conduit ends must be sealed to
prevent water ingress. Any excess cable should be removed and re-fitted ensuring that the wire

ends are tinned with solder.

REMOTE TEMPERATURE ROOF SENSOR:

The roof temperature sensor must be fitted into a small piece of solar collector or equivalent and
attached to the roof. The best location is within an arms length of the gutters edge of the house or
shed as long as the sensor end is not shaded and is on a roof of similar aspect of the main collector. It
must not be fitted on top of the solar collector or fitted to high points on the roof like Ridge Capping as
false readings will be detected.

This unit has been designed to eliminate the need to run a temperature sensor cable from the solar
controller to the roof; this is replaced by a battery powered transmitter that transmits the roof
temperature. The roof sensor plugs into the radio remote temperature transmitter socket at the bottom
of the unit (run the cable behind the box).

Fit the radio remote temperature transmitter with 4xAA alkaline batteries and mount it to a nearby solid
fixture*

radio note

by either the two mounting lugs or direct attachment though the controller. The
transmitter must be installed out of direct weather and no closer than 3m from the waters edge. Mount
the unit so battery replacement is possible without needing a ladder (antenna points UP).

*RADIO NOTE: RADIO TRANSMITTER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Do not permanently fix the radio transmitter until good reception is achievable (see site test). Do not
mount the Aqua-Gen 3BR in a position where reception of radio signals may be difficult, avoid
mounting near other electrical equipment (try a site test with a FM radio or mobile phone).

The range is 100m with no obstructions and with no interference from other transmitters or sources of
electrical noise. Transmission may not occur through objects such as steel, aluminium, re-enforced
concrete and large bodies of water (e.g. pump room under a pool). Line of sight is the ideal situation
but not always possible, the antennas should always remain vertical. Echo cancellation or ghosting
may occur, which will prevent the signal being received reliably. If the Aqua-Gen 3BR is to be installed
in a metal shed there may be reception issues and the controller may need to be optioned with a
remote antenna or moved outside.

SITE TEST:

Place the radio transmitter in the approximate location, open the unit and select test mode by
removing the small plug from the RUN position from the 3 pin header and placing it onto TEST. The
Aqua-Gen 3 BR will enter into a RX TEST mode. Verify that every 8-9 seconds the LCD displays the
temperature (e.g. TEST 32°) followed about 3 seconds later by the test mode transmission (RSSI xx).
Check that this sequence is repeated for about half a minute and ensure no transmission is missed. If
a transmission is missed it may be due to an echo or ghosted signal, move the location of the radio
transmitter or Aqua-Gen 3BR and re-test. If no transmission is missed mount the transmitter and
repeat the test, check that no transmission is missed for 2 minutes.

Turn OFF power to the Aqua-Gen 3BR and then set the radio transmitter to operating mode by
removing the small plug from TEST and set it to RUN. Return to the Aqua-Gen 3BR and ensure it
receives the transmission. When RUN mode is selected a single transmission occurs after 30 seconds
followed by another transmission 30 seconds later, after the 2 transmissions the unit will only transmit
every 6 minutes to conserve battery power. (When the batteries are inserted there are also 2
transmissions, the first transmission is instantaneous, the second transmission occurs after 30
seconds.)

If required the Aqua-Gen 3BR can be forced into RX TEST mode by holding the DOWN button on
power-up for 3 seconds, RX TEST is displayed once the DOWN button is released.

During normal operation the software allows for missed transmissions, but when more than 50
minutes elapse without a transmission then the temperature value will timeout and will be indicated by
the “waiting for roof transmission” message.

IF LEFT IN TEST MODE, BATTERY LIFE WILL BE LESS THAN 1 WEEK!

REPORTED TRANSMITTER FAULTS:

If the following messages are displayed, then action is to be taken to rectify the fault(s).

"WAITING FOR ROOF TRANSMISSION"
The Aqua-Gen 3BR cannot receive a roof temperature from the radio transmitter or more than 50
minutes have elapsed since the last transmission, check installation is per instructions & check battery
conditions.

"TRANSMITTER IS IN TEST MODE"
The radio transmitter has been left in test mode, the Aqua-Gen 3BR will not operate instead it will
enter into a RX TEST loop, this is to aid installation only, rectify by removing the small plug from TEST
and place it onto RUN.

"TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ARE FLAT"
The radio transmitter batteries have expired; this will prevent the controller from operating. Replace
batteries and re-select any operating mode to clear the battery low message.

Note: Batteries may begin to leak before they expire, therefore it is recommended to replace the
batteries once per year.

"ROOF SENSOR DISCONNECTED OR OPEN CIRCUIT"
Check that the temperature sensor is firmly connected to the terminals. If the cable has been trimmed
ensure the ends have been tinned with solder. Cable joints must also be soldered and sealed
(preferably with heat-shrink). An unbroken but damaged cable can also cause this fault.

"ROOF SENSOR SHORT CIRCUIT OR REVERSED"
If the cable has been joined or shortened be aware that the white side of the cable is positive, inside
the transmitter there is a white + on the green board indicating where positive is to be connected.