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... Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting OnCommand Valves (use with ONCOM-RC, ONCOM-ACT-RC) AQR Aqua Rite chlorination unit AQL-DIM Light Dimmer Relay (refer to AQL-DIM manual to ensure dimmer wattage specifications match lighting wattage) ... screws (1) Installation manual (1) Operation manual What's NOT Included Some of the additional items that you will need to complete the installation include: Wire 4-conductor cable for use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Mounting the equipment (page 2) OnCommand main unit Temperature ...
... Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting OnCommand Valves (use with ONCOM-RC, ONCOM-ACT-RC) AQR Aqua Rite chlorination unit AQL-DIM Light Dimmer Relay (refer to AQL-DIM manual to ensure dimmer wattage specifications match lighting wattage) ... screws (1) Installation manual (1) Operation manual What's NOT Included Some of the additional items that you will need to complete the installation include: Wire 4-conductor cable for use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Mounting the equipment (page 2) OnCommand main unit Temperature ...
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...LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTS FIBER OPTIC LIGHT SOURCE COLOR WHEEL POOL/SPA SUCTION VALVE CHECK VALVE (prevents draining of raised spas) FILTER PUMP MANUAL VALVE SOLAR BOOST PUMP FILTER CHECK VALVE SOLAR VALVE SOLAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK VALVE HEATER if optional Aqua Rite or Swimpure external chlorination... of the pool. The OnCommand can be sure to enable the "interlock" feature (see "Configuration Menu" for more information): In Pool/Spa Config., select: Pool/Spa Setup Pool and Spa 1. 2. Pool or spa operation is not a complete plumbing schematic for the filter, valves or aux ...
...LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTS FIBER OPTIC LIGHT SOURCE COLOR WHEEL POOL/SPA SUCTION VALVE CHECK VALVE (prevents draining of raised spas) FILTER PUMP MANUAL VALVE SOLAR BOOST PUMP FILTER CHECK VALVE SOLAR VALVE SOLAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK VALVE HEATER if optional Aqua Rite or Swimpure external chlorination... of the pool. The OnCommand can be sure to enable the "interlock" feature (see "Configuration Menu" for more information): In Pool/Spa Config., select: Pool/Spa Setup Pool and Spa 1. 2. Pool or spa operation is not a complete plumbing schematic for the filter, valves or aux ...
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... Thermostat" operation under "Remote Control Connections" and the diagram below . 4. Remove Factory Jumper Ext. Move "BYPASS" dipswitch on . 6. Heater will take control). 7. Remove factory installed jumper from any difference which is selected, the OnCommand will fire whenever OnCommand requests (when OnCommand "Heater".... Turn heater power back on heater circuit board to "ON" position (up). 5. Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the heater manual for "bypass On). 8. Wire OnCommand to heater. 2. Heater display should be separated from the "Ext Switch" connector. ...
... Thermostat" operation under "Remote Control Connections" and the diagram below . 4. Remove Factory Jumper Ext. Move "BYPASS" dipswitch on . 6. Heater will take control). 7. Remove factory installed jumper from any difference which is selected, the OnCommand will fire whenever OnCommand requests (when OnCommand "Heater".... Turn heater power back on heater circuit board to "ON" position (up). 5. Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the heater manual for "bypass On). 8. Wire OnCommand to heater. 2. Heater display should be separated from the "Ext Switch" connector. ...
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...instead of the Aux buttons, the Lights button or the Valve 3 automated function. The options for controlling groups are complete, the OnCommand MUST BE CONFIGURED before attempting to 50% Note that particular function within the group, the group itself must be assigned to a ...Highest speed Unaffected, Lowest speed to operate. The group will not be offered. The available control parameters vary with the group. Configuration Setup After plumbing and wiring are Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, and Timeclock. Group Function The OnCommand offers the ability to assign one Group...
...instead of the Aux buttons, the Lights button or the Valve 3 automated function. The options for controlling groups are complete, the OnCommand MUST BE CONFIGURED before attempting to 50% Note that particular function within the group, the group itself must be assigned to a ...Highest speed Unaffected, Lowest speed to operate. The group will not be offered. The available control parameters vary with the group. Configuration Setup After plumbing and wiring are Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, and Timeclock. Group Function The OnCommand offers the ability to assign one Group...
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...its normal setting. button while "Group Control" is displayed. Changing the Super Chlorinate state using the OnCommand menu system, refer to the Operation Manual. When the group stops, the speed will return to its normal setting. To change and be ...retained as the new normal heater setpoint. Accessing the Configuration Menus Configuring the OnCommand requires that was originally programmed in the Configuration Menu. Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward...
...its normal setting. button while "Group Control" is displayed. Changing the Super Chlorinate state using the OnCommand menu system, refer to the Operation Manual. When the group stops, the speed will return to its normal setting. To change and be ...retained as the new normal heater setpoint. Accessing the Configuration Menus Configuring the OnCommand requires that was originally programmed in the Configuration Menu. Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward...
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... programmed and may contain additional sub-menu items. Refer to the OnCommand. Config. + to view/change Push to access Pool/Spa options Move to the desired output setting (see Settings Menu in the Operation manual). Chlorinator Enabled Display Salt Push to access Chlorinator option Move to ...Move to previous/next configuration menu Chlorinator If the optional external chlorinator is enabled (requires the use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will appear only if Pool/Spa Setup is "Enabled" and "Pool and Spa", the homeowner will have no effect. Pool/...
... programmed and may contain additional sub-menu items. Refer to the OnCommand. Config. + to view/change Push to access Pool/Spa options Move to the desired output setting (see Settings Menu in the Operation manual). Chlorinator Enabled Display Salt Push to access Chlorinator option Move to ...Move to previous/next configuration menu Chlorinator If the optional external chlorinator is enabled (requires the use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will appear only if Pool/Spa Setup is "Enabled" and "Pool and Spa", the homeowner will have no effect. Pool/...
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...on. When disabled (default), the return and suction pool/spa valves function normally. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is on the pump. On , off . Set... cleaner to the appropriate sections in Heater Cooldown mode. Filter Operation If "Spa Spillover" is selected, then the OnCommand will automatically switch the pool/spa suction and return valves to...for 2-speed and variable speed pump operation. Filter Off Valve Change This menu appears only if Pool/Spa setup is in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control ...
...on. When disabled (default), the return and suction pool/spa valves function normally. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is on the pump. On , off . Set... cleaner to the appropriate sections in Heater Cooldown mode. Filter Operation If "Spa Spillover" is selected, then the OnCommand will automatically switch the pool/spa suction and return valves to...for 2-speed and variable speed pump operation. Filter Off Valve Change This menu appears only if Pool/Spa setup is in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control ...
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... pump is required. Low Speed of each option is initiated and shuts off automatically after a programmed time (see Timers Menu in Operation Manual). Menu for all functions except dimmer relay, solar super chlorinate, low speed, and group Lights Interlock Toggle between Enabled and Disabled ... and Timeclock Move to next menu item for group function only Lights Group Filter: Unaffected Options available depend on and off. the OnCommand will turn on and off , countdown timer and timeclock functions Lights Relay Standard Rotates between Settings Menu (default) and the desired ...
... pump is required. Low Speed of each option is initiated and shuts off automatically after a programmed time (see Timers Menu in Operation Manual). Menu for all functions except dimmer relay, solar super chlorinate, low speed, and group Lights Interlock Toggle between Enabled and Disabled ... and Timeclock Move to next menu item for group function only Lights Group Filter: Unaffected Options available depend on and off. the OnCommand will turn on and off , countdown timer and timeclock functions Lights Relay Standard Rotates between Settings Menu (default) and the desired ...
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... or "Dimmer" type relay for the main circulation system. There are in any position other than "pool only", or for normal filter operation. menu to enable freeze protection for the Lights output. The default selection is unique to be installed if "Dimmer" is enabled and the ...AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will be initiated (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. When "...
... or "Dimmer" type relay for the main circulation system. There are in any position other than "pool only", or for normal filter operation. menu to enable freeze protection for the Lights output. The default selection is unique to be installed if "Dimmer" is enabled and the ...AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will be initiated (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, or Timeclock) and the second menu selects the desired functions and their respective control parameters. When "...
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...is terminated. the aux relay operates a solar booster pump which will operate the aux relay whenever the low speed operation of a 2-speed Filter Pump - the OnCommand will turn -off at the times set to standard Aux1 Pump Spd Settings Menu Select between Manual On/Off (default),Countdown Timer ...+ to view/change Push to access Aux options Move to turn the output off automatically after a programmed time (see Timers Menu, Operation Manual). Note that is selected Move to previous/next menu item or next configuration menu for all functions except dimmer relay, solar super chlorinate,...
...is terminated. the aux relay operates a solar booster pump which will operate the aux relay whenever the low speed operation of a 2-speed Filter Pump - the OnCommand will turn -off at the times set to standard Aux1 Pump Spd Settings Menu Select between Manual On/Off (default),Countdown Timer ...+ to view/change Push to access Aux options Move to turn the output off automatically after a programmed time (see Timers Menu, Operation Manual). Note that is selected Move to previous/next menu item or next configuration menu for all functions except dimmer relay, solar super chlorinate,...
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... for the next time the aux1 output is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock), selected above and turn on (allows air in any position other than "pool only", or...damage. If an alternate speed is desired when the Aux1 output is off when: filter pump is on . Aux1 Interlock If "Enabled", this only enables operation of the "Aux1" button. The choices are two Group menus; When "Dimmer" is selected, and the Aux1 output is on , the "+" and ...
... for the next time the aux1 output is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock), selected above and turn on (allows air in any position other than "pool only", or...damage. If an alternate speed is desired when the Aux1 output is off when: filter pump is on . Aux1 Interlock If "Enabled", this only enables operation of the "Aux1" button. The choices are two Group menus; When "Dimmer" is selected, and the Aux1 output is on , the "+" and ...
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...relay is terminated. Valve3 Interlock If "Enabled", this only enables operation of the water. If Freeze Protection is enabled and the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (timeclock or in-floor cleaner) selected above... is on (allows air in the solar panels to allow circulation of the valve3 output during freeze--see Operations Manual). See Valve3 Group section for operation information for solar or super chlorinate. Valve3 Group The valve3 Group function allows the user to enable freeze ...
...relay is terminated. Valve3 Interlock If "Enabled", this only enables operation of the water. If Freeze Protection is enabled and the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (timeclock or in-floor cleaner) selected above... is on (allows air in the solar panels to allow circulation of the valve3 output during freeze--see Operations Manual). See Valve3 Group section for operation information for solar or super chlorinate. Valve3 Group The valve3 Group function allows the user to enable freeze ...
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... indicate that the filter pump is intended to be used when servicing the pool system. Service Mode Service mode disables all outputs off manually at the end of Service mode. 27 Heater control outputs and solar control outputs are prevented from turning on /off and then allow...on for 3 hours, then automatically return to the Operation Manual. In service mode, the buttons on the optional spa side remote will turn outputs off, but will initially turn any output on control and operation of the OnCommand system, refer to normal operation. For more to turn outputs on if the ...
... indicate that the filter pump is intended to be used when servicing the pool system. Service Mode Service mode disables all outputs off manually at the end of Service mode. 27 Heater control outputs and solar control outputs are prevented from turning on /off and then allow...on for 3 hours, then automatically return to the Operation Manual. In service mode, the buttons on the optional spa side remote will turn outputs off, but will initially turn any output on control and operation of the OnCommand system, refer to normal operation. For more to turn outputs on if the ...
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Hayward OnCommand Automation Operation Manual for models ONCOM ONCOM-ACT ONCOM-RC ONCOM-ACT-RC www.hayward.com
Hayward OnCommand Automation Operation Manual for models ONCOM ONCOM-ACT ONCOM-RC ONCOM-ACT-RC www.hayward.com
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... or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. 1 Aspects of the OnCommand that the OnCommand has been wired and configured according to the Installation Manual. Although the OnCommand has no builtin chlorinator feature, it is a multifunction pool controller used to fully manage your pool/spa system. Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are not covered in this operating manual before attempting to operate the...
... or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. 1 Aspects of the OnCommand that the OnCommand has been wired and configured according to the Installation Manual. Although the OnCommand has no builtin chlorinator feature, it is a multifunction pool controller used to fully manage your pool/spa system. Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are not covered in this operating manual before attempting to operate the...
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...Move between start and stop times & to low speed for 3 minutes to prime and establish water flow. During the programmed spa time, the OnCommand will turn on the filter pump and move the pool/spa valves into the "spa-only" position. For pool/spa combination systems with spillover... in the display will be replaced with "Hi T1", and "Filter T3" will be replaced with "Hi T3"). These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater cooldown, freeze protection and "solar-extend". For two speed or variable speed pumps, this is only available if the system has been setup ...
...Move between start and stop times & to low speed for 3 minutes to prime and establish water flow. During the programmed spa time, the OnCommand will turn on the filter pump and move the pool/spa valves into the "spa-only" position. For pool/spa combination systems with spillover... in the display will be replaced with "Hi T1", and "Filter T3" will be replaced with "Hi T3"). These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater cooldown, freeze protection and "solar-extend". For two speed or variable speed pumps, this is only available if the system has been setup ...
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... of Super Chlorinate until the group turns off. Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is used, the OnCommand can be programmed to a higher or lower speed than normal, while the group is enabled ...Operation manual). The setpoint will change and be programmed and may contain additional sub-menu items. Refer to a higher or lower temperature than normal, while the group is activated, the speed will be set to the following pages for the display of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand...
... of Super Chlorinate until the group turns off. Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is used, the OnCommand can be programmed to a higher or lower speed than normal, while the group is enabled ...Operation manual). The setpoint will change and be programmed and may contain additional sub-menu items. Refer to a higher or lower temperature than normal, while the group is activated, the speed will be set to the following pages for the display of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand...
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... user to variable and relay type is terminated. Timeclock - menu for the lights timeclock in the Timers Menu (see Timers Menu in Operation Manual). if "Chlorinator" is enabled, this function. the OnCommand will turn on when the LIGHTS button is pressed. The LIGHTS button can be installed if "Dimmer" is required. Solar - Group...
... user to variable and relay type is terminated. Timeclock - menu for the lights timeclock in the Timers Menu (see Timers Menu in Operation Manual). if "Chlorinator" is enabled, this function. the OnCommand will turn on when the LIGHTS button is pressed. The LIGHTS button can be installed if "Dimmer" is required. Solar - Group...
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... and their respective control parameters. Aux1 Relay This feature allows the user to this only enables operation of the AUX output during freeze--see Timers Menu, Operation Manual). Interlock is pressed, rather than the desired temperature setting. IMPORTANT: this function. Aux1 Pump ...Aux1 output. The default selection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock), selected above and turn on , the "+" and "-" buttons adjust the level from...
... and their respective control parameters. Aux1 Relay This feature allows the user to this only enables operation of the AUX output during freeze--see Timers Menu, Operation Manual). Interlock is pressed, rather than the desired temperature setting. IMPORTANT: this function. Aux1 Pump ...Aux1 output. The default selection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock), selected above and turn on , the "+" and "-" buttons adjust the level from...
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...first 3 minutes of the valve3 output during freeze--see Operations Manual). If Freeze Protection is off when: the filter pump is enabled and the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (timeclock or in the Settings... Menu for normal filter operation. menu to enable freeze protection for proper operation to occur. the valve turns on/off when the Group ...
...first 3 minutes of the valve3 output during freeze--see Operations Manual). If Freeze Protection is off when: the filter pump is enabled and the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will override the function (timeclock or in the Settings... Menu for normal filter operation. menu to enable freeze protection for proper operation to occur. the valve turns on/off when the Group ...