COMPOOL CP3800 (01) PDF Document

When installing and using the COMPOOL CP3800 electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read and follow all instructions.

• To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.

• Water in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit may be hazardous to your health.

• A terminal bar (marked for equipment ground only) is located inside the high voltage compartment of the Power Center. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electrical supply panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equipment.

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The COMPOOL CP3800/T and CP3800/TL systems include the following components:

Plumb the COMPOOL CP3800 system in accordance with the recommended hydraulic schematic:

1. The spa should be at or above the level of the pool. If the spa is attached to the pool, provide a dam between the two bodies of water; this allows the spa to overflow into the pool. If the spa is not attached to the pool, an overflow, sufficient in size to carry full pump-flow, must be installed between the spa and pool.

2. Plumb a 3-port valve on the suction-side of the filter pump, so that the center port of the valve is connected to the filter pump. Connect spa suction to one port, and pool suction to the other port.

3. Plumb a 3-port valve on the output-side of the heater, so that the center port of the valve is connected to the heater. Connect spa return to one port, and pool return to the other port.

4. Plumb a 3/4″ spa makeup line (incorporating a 3/4″ ball valve and a 3/4″ check valve). During pool circulation, some of the pool water needs to enter the spa to keep it chemically balanced and full of water. The ball valve adjusts the amount of bypass.

5. If a Spa-side Remote is to be used, install a 3″ to 6″ length of 1.5″ Sch. 40 pvc pipe in the spa wall so that the Spa-side Remote will not be submerged. Position the top of the pipe 1/2″ below the coping. The pipe should extend beyond the finished surface and will be cut back after tile work is completed. Connect a 1/2″ conduit and run back to the Power Center. Use sweep elbows for turns.

6. Systems with separate main drain and skimmer lines can use a 3-port valve to balance the flow.

7. Plumb the cleaner pump after the return valve to the pool return line.

8. A Valve Actuator can be used to direct pool return water to a waterfall. This eliminates the need for an additional pump.

9. Plumb solar feed and return lines between the filter and heater. Install a 3-port solar valve at the feed line. Use a Compool solar valve (model SOL-2T) to allow automatic draining of panels.

10. A solar booster pump should be used when the distance to panels exceeds 200′, or panels are elevated higher than 25′.

11. Glazed solar panels require a drain valve (model HW-5B) to allow draining of panels. This prevents damage from overheating water. Install a drain valve at the solar feed line and connect to the pool fill line.

With the exception of the Spa-side Remote, all equipment must be located at least 10 feet from the water’s edge. Locate the equipment in the following locations:

• **LX-3800 Power Center:** At the equipment site.

• **CP-3800 Control Panel:** Inside the house or other weather-protected area.

• **CVA-24T Valve Actuators:** At valves to be motorized.

• **SNS-KIT2 Water Temperature Sensor:** At the filter pump.

• **SNS-KIT2 Freeze Temperature Sensor:** At the equipment pad.

There are two scenarios for mounting and wiring the Power Center:

Power Center with built-in Sub-panel:

At the equipment pad, mount the Power Center within 15′ of all the equipment. Provide power from the Main-panel (located at the house) to the Power Center.

Power Center without built-in Sub-panel:

At the equipment pad, mount a 100 amp electrical circuit breaker panel (Sub-panel) within 15′ of all the equipment. Provide power from the Main-panel (located at the house) to the Sub-panel. Mount the Power Center next to the Sub-panel.

To wire System Power to the transformer of the COMPOOL CP3800, follow these steps:

1. At the Sub-panel, install a circuit breaker for System Power. The system draws less than 1 amp. Do not use a GFCI circuit breaker.

2. Run appropriate wires from the circuit breaker to the System Power terminal block.

3. For a 115 volt connection, connect to terminals 2 and 3.

4. For a 230 volt connection, connect to terminals 1 and 3.

Caution: Incorrect wiring will cause permanent damage to the transformer.

To wire high voltage equipment like pumps to the COMPOOL CP3800 Power Center:

1. At the Sub-panel, install a circuit breaker. Run wires from the circuit breaker to the relay terminal block LINE 1 and LINE 2.

2. Connect the equipment to the relay terminal block LOAD 1 and LOAD 2.

Note: If a pump is greater than 3 H.P., install an external contactor. Use the relay to switch the coil of the external contactor.

Yes, you can add additional relays (model RLY-LX) to the COMPOOL CP3800 Power Center. The standard LX-3800 Power Center comes with 4 relays and has room for 7 relays. The LX-3800L Power Center has room for 8 relays.

High voltage pool/spa lights require GFCI protection. To meet electrical code requirements, the light must be connected directly to a GFCI receptacle, not a GFCI circuit breaker. To wire a high voltage pool/spa light:

1. Install a GFCI receptacle next to the Sub-panel.

2. Connect neutral and hot wires from the circuit breaker to the LINE SIDE of the GFCI receptacle.

3. Connect the white wire from the light to the LOAD SIDE of the GFCI receptacle.

4. Connect the other wire from the light to LOAD 1 of the relay terminal block.

5. Connect a wire from LINE 1 of the relay terminal block to the LOAD SIDE of the GFCI receptacle.

Note: This example assumes the pool or spa light is 500 watts or less. If the pool has two 500 watt lights, the second light needs to be wired to LOAD 2 of the relay terminal block. Install a jumper wire between LINE 1 and LINE 2 of the relay terminal block.

Valve Actuators come with 15 feet of cable. If this is not long enough, you can splice additional 3-conductor wire (model 3COND-CVA). To install the Valve Actuators:

1. Remove the knob, handle, and four cover screws from the valves to be motorized.

2. Use the mounting screws provided to mount the Valve Actuators.

3. Run the Valve Actuator cables to the Power Center. Bundle up extra cable under the Power Center; do not store it in the low voltage compartment.

4. At the top right corner of the Power Center circuit board, plug the Valve Actuator cable into the appropriate socket:

• Plug the intake Valve Actuator cable into the INT VLV socket.

• Plug the return Valve Actuator cable into the RET VLV socket.

• Plug an optional third Valve Actuator cable into the AUX VLV socket.

5. The AUX VLV socket is often used to control a solar or cleaner Valve Actuator. To select which circuit will control the AUX VLV socket, connect a jumper wire between the AUX VLV CNTRL socket and the relay socket of choice (e.g., SOL PUMP).

Caution: Do not install low voltage and high voltage wires in the same conduit. Use a conduit when the cable goes underground.

To wire a gas heater to the COMPOOL CP3800:

1. Run a 2-conductor cable from the heater to the Power Center.

2. At the heater, connect the 2-conductor cable as instructed in the heater installation manual.

3. At the Power Center circuit board, connect the 2-conductor cable to the HTR terminals.

4. If the heater has an electronic ignition, provide high voltage power from the Sub-panel.

To install and wire the Water Temperature Sensor:

1. Select a convenient location to mount the sensor on the pipe between the filter pump and the filter.

2. Drill a 5/16 inch diameter hole in the pipe and insert the sensor.

3. Position the hose clamp over the sensor and gently tighten it around the pipe. Caution: Do not overtighten the clamp.

4. Run a 2-conductor cable between the sensor and the Power Center.

5. At the sensor, use the included crimp connectors for a waterproof connection. Before connecting, cut off the stripped ends of the cable. Insert the two wires into the connector and squeeze it with a pair of pliers. Caution: Do not strip wires.

6. At the Power Center circuit board, connect the sensor wires to the WAT SENS screw terminals, paying attention to the color-coding of the wires.

Note: Calibration of the Water Temperature Sensor is required.

The Freeze Temperature Sensor measures the air temperature at the equipment pad. To install and wire it:

1. Install the sensor next to the Power Center.

2. Run a 2-conductor cable from the sensor to the Power Center.

3. At the sensor, use the included crimp connectors to provide waterproof connections. Before making connections, cut off the stripped ends of the cable. Insert the 2 wires to be connected into the connector and squeeze the connector with pliers. Caution: Do not strip wires.

4. At the Power Center circuit board, connect the sensor wires to the FRZ SENS screw terminals. Pay attention to the color-coding of wires.

5. Adjust the Freeze program switch at the bottom of the Power Center circuit board to determine which pumps should turn on during freeze protection.

Note: Calibration of the Freeze Temperature Sensor is required.

To install the COMPOOL CP3800 Control Panel:

1. Select a location inside the house or another weather-protected area to mount the Control Panel. It should be installed at or below eye level.

2. Remove the backplate from the Control Panel. Position the backplate and mark the three mounting points.

3. Drill 3/16″ diameter holes at the three points. Insert the included mounting anchors into the holes.

4. Pull the cable through the large hole in the backplate, and use the three 1.25″ screws to mount the backplate to the wall. Use a crimping tool to connect the modular connector to the cable.

5. Plug the modular connector into either COM PORT socket on the back of the Control Panel.

6. Use the four 1/2″ screws (included) to mount the Control Panel to the backplate.

7. At the Power Center, use the crimping tool to connect the modular connector to the cable. Plug the modular connector into the COM PORT socket.

The Spa-side Remote is typically installed in the tile-line of the spa. To install it:

1. When spa construction is completed, cut back the 1.5″ diameter PVC pipe flush with the tile.

2. Thread the mounting adapter onto the Spa-side Remote.

3. Pull the Spa-side Remote cable through the conduit to the Power Center.

4. Glue the mounting adapter into the 1.5″ PVC pipe with PVC cement so that the red button will be on top.

5. At the Power Center, connect the Spa-side Remote wires to the appropriate screw terminals at the bottom of the circuit board.

6. Connect the black wire to the GND screw terminal.

7. Connect the orange wire to the HLMP screw terminal.

8. Determine which circuits you wish to control from within the spa, and connect the red, yellow, green, and blue wires to the appropriate screw terminals (e.g., HBST for Heat-Boost, FLTR for filter pump, REM1-7 for auxiliary equipment).

To perform the initial start-up:

1. At the Power Center, press the Auto/Service key to select Service mode.

2. Press the S key, and verify the Intake and Return valves rotate to the spa position. If a valve is 180 degrees out of phase, flip the toggle switch on the rear of the Valve Actuator to reverse phase (ON1/ON2).

3. Press Equipment keys (Filter, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7) to verify equipment is being activated.

4. Press the Heater key to verify the heater fires (the Filter pump must also be on).

5. Press the Solar key to verify the solar valve (if applicable) rotates to the solar position. If it is 180 degrees out of phase, flip the toggle switch on the rear of the Valve Actuator.

6. Check the Sensor Status lights. If a light is on, check the appropriate sensor wiring and connections.

7. Press the Auto/Service key to select Auto mode.

8. At the Spa-side Remote, press the Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue keys to verify equipment is being activated. Verify the light in the middle of the remote turns on.

9. At the Control Panel, press Equipment keys (Spa, Pool, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) to verify equipment is being activated.

10. Affix the provided labels to identify Equipment keys at the Control Panel, Power Center, and Spa-side Remote.

11. Calibrate sensors. See the Calibration section for details.

12. Program equipment as needed. See the Programming section for details.

• **Equipment Keys (S, P, 1-6):** These keys activate the Spa, Pool, and up to 6 additional items. Press the appropriate key once to turn equipment on or off. An audible beep will confirm the key press. Turning off equipment that was turned on by a program will cancel that program for the day.

• **Equipment Status Icons:** Located above each Equipment key, a solid ON icon indicates the equipment is on. A solid OFF indicates it is off. A blinking ON indicates the cleaner is in a safety delay mode (will turn on in 5 minutes). A blinking OFF indicates the heater is in a cool down mode (the pool pump will turn off after 10 minutes).

• **Equipment Status Lamps (Heater, Solar, Service):** Located at the top of the Control Panel. A light on for Heater or Solar indicates that system is on. A blinking Service light indicates the system is in Service Mode.

The Temperature Control area is located behind the left door of the Control Panel.

Heat Source Key:

Press the Heat Source key to cycle through the different heating options:

• **Solar Only:** Heat with solar only.

• **Solar Priority:** Heat with solar when available, otherwise switch to the gas heater.

• **Heater:** Heat with the gas heater and solar when available.

• **Off:** No heating.

For convenience, when the spa is manually activated, the Spa Heat Source Lamp automatically switches to “Heater”. Turning the spa off returns it to its previous position.

Temperature Keys:

To adjust the pool or spa temperature settings, press the appropriate Temperature key (up or down arrow) once. SET TEMP will be displayed. Press the Temperature keys to adjust to the desired water temperature. After 5 seconds, the display will automatically return to its original condition.

Typically, only the Pool key (for filtration) needs to be programmed. Other keys can be programmed the same way. The programming keys are located behind the right door of the Control Panel.

To program Pool filtration:

1. Press the Program (P) key.

2. Press the Pool (P) key.

3. Press the Hours/Minutes keys to set the START TIME.

4. Press the Enter key.

5. Press the Hours/Minutes keys to set the RUN TIME.

6. Press the Program (P) key to end.

You can program up to four separate START TIME and RUN TIME’s for each equipment key. To do this, follow the steps above, but in step 2, press the same equipment key until PROG 2 (or 3, or 4) is displayed.

To cancel all programs:

1. Press the Program key. The display will show a row of blinking icons.

2. Press and hold down the Cancel (C) key for 5 seconds. A continuous alarm will sound, indicating all programs have been erased.

3. Press the Program key to end.

To cancel an individual program:

When programming or reviewing a program, pressing the Cancel key will return the START TIME and RUN TIME to “0:00”.

To set the TIME OF DAY, press the Hours/Minutes keys (located behind the right door of the Control Panel) to set the correct time. Pay attention to the AM/PM symbol on the display.

The temperature sensors, backwash, and floor cleaner valve can be adjusted in the calibration mode. Allow the pool to run for 5 minutes before calibrating the Water Temperature Sensor.

To calibrate equipment:

1. Press the Program key.

2. Press the Spa Heat Source key.

3. **Water Temp:** Enter the correct pool temperature using the Spa Temperature keys and press the Spa Heat Source key.

4. **Solar Temp:** Enter the correct solar temperature and press the Spa Heat Source key.

5. **Air Temp:** Enter the correct air temperature and press the Spa Heat Source key.

6. **Backwash Days:** Enter the number of days between backwash cycles and press the Spa Heat Source key.

7. **Backwash Minutes:** Enter the number of minutes for the backwash cycle and press the Spa Heat Source key.

8. **Floor Cleaner Time:** Enter the floor cleaner valve cycle time and press the Spa Heat Source key.

9. Press the Program key to end.

Note: Solar, backwash, and floor cleaner valve adjustments are skipped if the feature is not enabled.

Tips for calibrating temperature sensors:

• **Water Sensor:** Let the pool run for 5 minutes to allow the sensor to accurately pick up the current pool water temperature.

• **Solar Sensor:** Put a thermometer in direct sunlight and add 10 degrees to the measurement.

• **Freeze Sensor:** Shade the thermometer from direct sunlight.

The Power Center provides manual-override capability for your equipment.

• **Auto/Service Key:** This key toggles the Power Center modes. In **Auto** mode, the Control Panel and Spa-side Remote are enabled. In **Service** mode, the Power Center keys are enabled, and the remotes are disabled. A blinking “Auto” light indicates a 3-Hour override is active.

• **S Key:** Toggles the Intake and Return valves for Spa circulation, Fill spa, or Drain spa.

• **P Key:** Turns the Filter Pump on or off.

• **Keys 1-7:** Activate auxiliary equipment.

• **Heater/Solar Keys:** Activate the Heater and Solar systems.

3-Hour Filter Override:

This feature allows you to override daily programming for 3 hours, which is useful when adding chemicals. The system must be in “Auto” mode.

• **To turn the filter pump ON for 3 hours:** Press the P key (Filter Pump) 2 times quickly. The “Auto” status lamp will blink.

• **To turn the filter pump OFF for 3 hours:** Press the P key (Filter Pump) 3 times quickly. The “Auto” status lamp will blink.

To cancel the override, switch to Service mode, then back to Auto.

When the Freeze Temperature Sensor detects 35 degrees Fahrenheit or less, the COMPOOL CP3800 starts Freeze Protection. An icon on the Control Panel will display FRZ. Every 15 minutes, the pool/spa valves will rotate to protect the spa plumbing. When the air temperature rises above 37 degrees Fahrenheit, the Freeze Protection mode stops. You can use the Configuration Switches to determine what equipment will turn on during Freeze Protection.

Note: Freeze Protection will not provide circulation of water through solar panels. Solar panels must be protected by other methods.

“Err 1” indicates a fault with the Water Temperature Sensor. You should:

• Check the sensor cable and connections.

• If the problem persists, replace the Water Temperature Sensor (model TS-5L).

“Err 2” indicates a fault with the Solar Temperature Sensor. You should:

• Check the sensor cable and connections.

• If the problem persists, replace the Solar Temperature Sensor (model TS-5L).

“Err 3” indicates a fault with the Freeze Temperature Sensor. You should:

• Check the sensor cable and connections.

• If the problem persists, replace the Freeze Temperature Sensor (model TS-5L).

“Err 4” indicates that the Control Panel is not able to communicate with the Power Center. You should:

• Check the communication cable and connections.

• Use the test cable provided in the low voltage compartment of the Power Center to determine if the cable is the problem.

“Err 5” indicates a short at the Spa-side Remote. The Remote Control will be disabled (check the L.E.D. behind the right door of the Control Panel). You should replace the Spa-side Remote switch.

If the temperature display is incorrect, you need to calibrate the Water Temperature Sensor. Refer to the Calibration section in the instructions for details.

If the heater does not operate, check the following:

• Check the desired water temperature setting on the Control Panel.

• Check the Heat Source key setting on the Control Panel.

• Check the switches on the heater itself.

If the clock loses time after a power failure, you need to replace the battery located on the Power Center circuit board.

If the system is not responding, you can try resetting it:

• **Reset the Control Panel:** Locate the small hole next to the Pool Temperature keys. With a pointed object, push the reset button.

• **Reset the Power Center:** Locate the small hole next to the Auto/Service key. With a pointed object, push the reset button.