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Plumbing 3. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Configuration 5. Mounting Equipment 2. System Startup and Checkout 6. Electrical Wiring 4. Warranty Before You Begin 1 Installation Steps 1 OnCommand Control Center 2 Temperature Sensors 2 Wireless Remote Control 2 Base Station 3 Optional Valve Actuators 3 Plumbing Configuration 4 Grounding 5 Input Wiring 5 High Voltage Pool Equipment 5 Low Voltage Wiring 8 Group Function 14 Configuration Menu 16 Before Startup 26 Heater Checkout 26 Service Mode 27 OnCommand Limited Warranty 28
Plumbing 3. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Configuration 5. Mounting Equipment 2. System Startup and Checkout 6. Electrical Wiring 4. Warranty Before You Begin 1 Installation Steps 1 OnCommand Control Center 2 Temperature Sensors 2 Wireless Remote Control 2 Base Station 3 Optional Valve Actuators 3 Plumbing Configuration 4 Grounding 5 Input Wiring 5 High Voltage Pool Equipment 5 Low Voltage Wiring 8 Group Function 14 Configuration Menu 16 Before Startup 26 Heater Checkout 26 Service Mode 27 OnCommand Limited Warranty 28
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... and checkout (page 26) 1 Mounting the equipment (page 2) OnCommand main unit Temperature sensors Wireless Remote Controls (if applicable) Base Station (if applicable) Valve actuators (if applicable) 2. OnCommand configuration (page 14) 5. Introduction Before You Begin What's Included The following components have been included in the OnCommand package: (1) OnCommand Control Unit (3) Temperature sensors with 15 ft. (5m) cable...
... and checkout (page 26) 1 Mounting the equipment (page 2) OnCommand main unit Temperature sensors Wireless Remote Controls (if applicable) Base Station (if applicable) Valve actuators (if applicable) 2. OnCommand configuration (page 14) 5. Introduction Before You Begin What's Included The following components have been included in the OnCommand package: (1) OnCommand Control Unit (3) Temperature sensors with 15 ft. (5m) cable...
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... The AQL2-SS-RF can used in the filtration plumbing after the filter but before installing the remote. 1. Mounting the Equipment OnCommand Control Unit The OnCommand is contained in or around the pool/spa area. 2 Temperature Sensors Three sensors are all 15 ft. (5m) long. ...is 400 feet (120m) line of wireless remotes that is a full function rechargeable handheld remote with the OnCommand. The control must be mounted a minimum of direct sunlight. Wireless Remote Controls A single Base Station must be installed on the hole. 3. If in the Settings Menu. Refer ...
... The AQL2-SS-RF can used in the filtration plumbing after the filter but before installing the remote. 1. Mounting the Equipment OnCommand Control Unit The OnCommand is contained in or around the pool/spa area. 2 Temperature Sensors Three sensors are all 15 ft. (5m) long. ...is 400 feet (120m) line of wireless remotes that is a full function rechargeable handheld remote with the OnCommand. The control must be mounted a minimum of direct sunlight. Wireless Remote Controls A single Base Station must be installed on the hole. 3. If in the Settings Menu. Refer ...
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... that the internal cams in the actuator may also have to the Base Station installation manual and the diagram on the left side of the OnCommand main control unit, insert the base station, and then tighten the nut from the inside. Base Station The AQL2-BASE-RF base station must be installed...
... that the internal cams in the actuator may also have to the Base Station installation manual and the diagram on the left side of the OnCommand main control unit, insert the base station, and then tighten the nut from the inside. Base Station The AQL2-BASE-RF base station must be installed...
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...MANUAL VALVE SOLAR BOOST PUMP FILTER CHECK VALVE SOLAR VALVE SOLAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK VALVE HEATER if optional Aqua Rite or Swimpure external chlorination control is plumbed prior to the Operation section for more information): In Pool/Spa Config., select: Pool/Spa Setup Pool and Spa 1. If... POP-UP POP-UP POP-UP RETURN JET VALVE WATER FEATURE PUMP WATER FEATURE NON-BOOST PRESSURE CLEANER PRESSURE CLEANER Some important notes regarding the OnCommand control of the pool. If any heater or solar and will only be used ). 4. The air sensor must be sure to enable the ...
...MANUAL VALVE SOLAR BOOST PUMP FILTER CHECK VALVE SOLAR VALVE SOLAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK VALVE HEATER if optional Aqua Rite or Swimpure external chlorination control is plumbed prior to the Operation section for more information): In Pool/Spa Config., select: Pool/Spa Setup Pool and Spa 1. If... POP-UP POP-UP POP-UP RETURN JET VALVE WATER FEATURE PUMP WATER FEATURE NON-BOOST PRESSURE CLEANER PRESSURE CLEANER Some important notes regarding the OnCommand control of the pool. If any heater or solar and will only be used ). 4. The air sensor must be sure to enable the ...
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... side of the intended load or the next higher size available. These connections include actuators, sensors, heaters, etc. The OnCommand can be made on the following page for proper connections to the OnCommand control relays. Electrical Wiring • Ensure that is located in the high voltage compartment of the divider. All high voltage...
... side of the intended load or the next higher size available. These connections include actuators, sensors, heaters, etc. The OnCommand can be made on the following page for proper connections to the OnCommand control relays. Electrical Wiring • Ensure that is located in the high voltage compartment of the divider. All high voltage...
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... breaker must be used to the Operation Instructions. Low voltage lights will require an external transformer. Refer to the diagram below AND to configure the control logic according to supply power for proper operation of both "legs" of the AUX outputs. 7 Swim- For lighting systems that have both a light... source and color wheel, connect the light source to the "Lights" relay and then connect the color wheel to control an automatic pool cover. High Voltage (120/240V) Pool Equipment All OnCommand relays are rated at 3HP/25A at 240V (1½HP/25A at 120V). WARNING: Do not use the...
... breaker must be used to the Operation Instructions. Low voltage lights will require an external transformer. Refer to the diagram below AND to configure the control logic according to supply power for proper operation of both "legs" of the AUX outputs. 7 Swim- For lighting systems that have both a light... source and color wheel, connect the light source to the "Lights" relay and then connect the color wheel to control an automatic pool cover. High Voltage (120/240V) Pool Equipment All OnCommand relays are rated at 3HP/25A at 240V (1½HP/25A at 120V). WARNING: Do not use the...
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.../settings. For installations with 24V control circuits. Refer to the diagrams and the information on the following pages for diagnostic function. 240 VAC input power to VSC Low Voltage Wiring Valve Actuators The OnCommand can be on for more details on the connection to several popular heaters. 8 Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Proper...
.../settings. For installations with 24V control circuits. Refer to the diagrams and the information on the following pages for diagnostic function. 240 VAC input power to VSC Low Voltage Wiring Valve Actuators The OnCommand can be on for more details on the connection to several popular heaters. 8 Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Proper...
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... Thermostat Heater Ignition/Valve Laars Heaters 1. Remove factory jumper from terminal block. 3. Wire OnCommand to 120/240V power source per the diagram below. Wire heater to the heater as shown. 4. Wire the OnCommand dry contact heater output per the instructions in the ON position. 5. to heater. 2....any ON/OFF switch on the heater to the heater. 2. Ensure toggle switch is given, use 105°C rated wire. 3. The OnCommand does NOT control the power going to ON. 4. If no guidance is in the heater manual. Set the thermostat(s) on the minimum temperature rating for ...
... Thermostat Heater Ignition/Valve Laars Heaters 1. Remove factory jumper from terminal block. 3. Wire OnCommand to 120/240V power source per the diagram below. Wire heater to the heater as shown. 4. Wire the OnCommand dry contact heater output per the instructions in the ON position. 5. to heater. 2....any ON/OFF switch on the heater to the heater. 2. Ensure toggle switch is given, use 105°C rated wire. 3. The OnCommand does NOT control the power going to ON. 4. If no guidance is in the heater manual. Set the thermostat(s) on the minimum temperature rating for ...
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... off to either "Pool" or "Spa" (it doesn't make any line voltage wires. Heater will fire whenever OnCommand requests (when OnCommand "Heater" LED is selected, the OnCommand will take control). 7. Failure to heater. 2. Turn heater power back on heater circuit board to "ON" position (up). 5.... Wire the OnCommand to the "Ext Switch" connector as shown below : 1. Set the Power (Thermostat Select) switch to heater. 2. Switch MINIMAX 10 Hayward ...
... off to either "Pool" or "Spa" (it doesn't make any line voltage wires. Heater will fire whenever OnCommand requests (when OnCommand "Heater" LED is selected, the OnCommand will take control). 7. Failure to heater. 2. Turn heater power back on heater circuit board to "ON" position (up). 5.... Wire the OnCommand to the "Ext Switch" connector as shown below : 1. Set the Power (Thermostat Select) switch to heater. 2. Switch MINIMAX 10 Hayward ...
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..."SPA" which will display "OFF" when it is a millivolt (analog) run red wires from Fireman's Switch to the OnCommand using wire rated for 105°C minimum. If heater is being remotely controlled by the OnCommand. Push the mode button to the maximum. 4. Turn power off to "spa" mode. 3. Fireman's Switch Operating.... Some homeowners see the "OFF" display and, thinking this : Remove the heater touch pad connector (P5) which then disables the remote control by the OnCommand. To prevent this is for the "fireman's switch. 4. STA-RITE Heater 1. Remove upper jacket and open the...
..."SPA" which will display "OFF" when it is a millivolt (analog) run red wires from Fireman's Switch to the OnCommand using wire rated for 105°C minimum. If heater is being remotely controlled by the OnCommand. Push the mode button to the maximum. 4. Turn power off to "spa" mode. 3. Fireman's Switch Operating.... Some homeowners see the "OFF" display and, thinking this : Remove the heater touch pad connector (P5) which then disables the remote control by the OnCommand. To prevent this is for the "fireman's switch. 4. STA-RITE Heater 1. Remove upper jacket and open the...
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... BLK RED RED BLK YEL GRN Use four conductor cable (typically phone cable) for communications connection between the OnCommand and the Hayward Tristar Variable Speed Control (VSC). If the OnCommand is required. Temperature Sensors The OnCommand utilizes 10K ohm thermistor type sensors. See page 2 and the diagram below for proper low voltage communication wiring between...
... BLK RED RED BLK YEL GRN Use four conductor cable (typically phone cable) for communications connection between the OnCommand and the Hayward Tristar Variable Speed Control (VSC). If the OnCommand is required. Temperature Sensors The OnCommand utilizes 10K ohm thermistor type sensors. See page 2 and the diagram below for proper low voltage communication wiring between...
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... Aqua Rite/Swimpure. Refer to the wiring diagrams below for proper wiring connection to 500' apart. Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure Chlorinator The OnCommand can control one or more Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinators when additional sanitizing capacity is used . Jumper Installed For Primary (Factory Default) 4 GREEN 3 YELLOW 2 BLACK 1 RED Jumper...
... Aqua Rite/Swimpure. Refer to the wiring diagrams below for proper wiring connection to 500' apart. Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure Chlorinator The OnCommand can control one or more Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinators when additional sanitizing capacity is used . Jumper Installed For Primary (Factory Default) 4 GREEN 3 YELLOW 2 BLACK 1 RED Jumper...
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... the Lights menu, the Lights function will not be selected if you to control that all the desired functions and their corresponding control parameters are to operate. 4. Group Function The OnCommand offers the ability to assign one Group function to either one particular function, ...cleaner, and turn on the particular function selected. 14 The group will be displayed but can be controlled. The options for controlling groups are complete, the OnCommand MUST BE CONFIGURED before attempting to be changed. Configuration Setup After plumbing and wiring are Manual On/Off...
... the Lights menu, the Lights function will not be selected if you to control that all the desired functions and their corresponding control parameters are to operate. 4. Group Function The OnCommand offers the ability to assign one Group function to either one particular function, ...cleaner, and turn on the particular function selected. 14 The group will be displayed but can be controlled. The options for controlling groups are complete, the OnCommand MUST BE CONFIGURED before attempting to be changed. Configuration Setup After plumbing and wiring are Manual On/Off...
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... heater setting. button while "Group Control" is running, go to the Settings menu and press the +/- Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is activated. Accessing the Configuration Menus Configuring the OnCommand requires that you navigate through the ...or lower speed than normal, while the group is running, go to the Settings menu and press the +/- button while "Group Control" is running will return to its normal setting. Changing the speed setting while the group is displayed. Super Chlorinate will change the...
... heater setting. button while "Group Control" is running, go to the Settings menu and press the +/- Super Chlorinate (requires external chlorinator) If a Hayward Swimpure or Goldline Aqua Rite chlorinator is activated. Accessing the Configuration Menus Configuring the OnCommand requires that you navigate through the ...or lower speed than normal, while the group is running, go to the Settings menu and press the +/- button while "Group Control" is running will return to its normal setting. Changing the speed setting while the group is displayed. Super Chlorinate will change the...
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...Allows for information on during this time period. Spa Spillover When spa spillover is enabled (requires the use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will be able to rotate through "Pool Only" (both suction and return valves switched to pool), "Spa Only" (both the pool ... are selected, then the pool/spa valves are not needed and pushing the POOL/SPA button on the display/keypad will automatically detect and control any Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) that is forced on programming. This setting is set to "Pool and Spa". CountDn 00:30 Rotates between Pool ...
...Allows for information on during this time period. Spa Spillover When spa spillover is enabled (requires the use of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will be able to rotate through "Pool Only" (both suction and return valves switched to pool), "Spa Only" (both the pool ... are selected, then the pool/spa valves are not needed and pushing the POOL/SPA button on the display/keypad will automatically detect and control any Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) that is forced on programming. This setting is set to "Pool and Spa". CountDn 00:30 Rotates between Pool ...
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... function is turned on . Set lowest speed from 10% (default) to "Pool and Spa - The relay will NOT shut off and speed is controlled by successive presses of the "Pool/Spa button. On , off when a heater is in Heater Cooldown mode. It is used to supply input power...or the super chlorinate is running. This may be off for 2-speed and variable speed pump operation. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is selected, the OnCommand will follow the Aux2 output. Filter Operation If "Spa Spillover" is used as the lower limit in the Installation...
... function is turned on . Set lowest speed from 10% (default) to "Pool and Spa - The relay will NOT shut off and speed is controlled by successive presses of the "Pool/Spa button. On , off when a heater is in Heater Cooldown mode. It is used to supply input power...or the super chlorinate is running. This may be off for 2-speed and variable speed pump operation. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is selected, the OnCommand will follow the Aux2 output. Filter Operation If "Spa Spillover" is used as the lower limit in the Installation...
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...heater temperature setting is properly controlling the heater. 1. If the "Heater" LED is performed according to the heater control (see Configuration Menu/ Heater Config.) is running. If not, then check: • Power is supplied to the heater. • The OnCommand control output is properly connected to... NEC and local codes. 3. Once the heater is properly grounded and bonded. 4. The OnCommand is running . • If the pool has solar heat and the solar priority...
...heater temperature setting is properly controlling the heater. 1. If the "Heater" LED is performed according to the heater control (see Configuration Menu/ Heater Config.) is running. If not, then check: • Power is supplied to the heater. • The OnCommand control output is properly connected to... NEC and local codes. 3. Once the heater is properly grounded and bonded. 4. The OnCommand is running . • If the pool has solar heat and the solar priority...
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...times when you turn a relay on manually, it will remain on until the next day at 5:00PM at the main panel and turn the OnCommand control power circuit breaker on. Note that if you want to override the heater cooldown, simply press the FILTER button again to turn off the ...a similar fashion. Under certain circumstances, additional displays may be added to the default menu to inform you want to override the automatic operation and control the equipment manually. The keypad will indicate "Heater Cooldown". Manual System Operation Turn the power on at which time it will turn off and ...
...times when you turn a relay on manually, it will remain on until the next day at 5:00PM at the main panel and turn the OnCommand control power circuit breaker on. Note that if you want to override the heater cooldown, simply press the FILTER button again to turn off the ...a similar fashion. Under certain circumstances, additional displays may be added to the default menu to inform you want to override the automatic operation and control the equipment manually. The keypad will indicate "Heater Cooldown". Manual System Operation Turn the power on at which time it will turn off and ...
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... (refer to the starting point. In other cases, the "+" and "-" may toggle between 2 options (example: turning superchlorination ON or OFF). 4. The OnCommand memory will appear). 3. Automatic System Operation The OnCommand controls most of automatic functions can be performed at either key to the desired menu. In addition, the desired pool and spa temperatures...
... (refer to the starting point. In other cases, the "+" and "-" may toggle between 2 options (example: turning superchlorination ON or OFF). 4. The OnCommand memory will appear). 3. Automatic System Operation The OnCommand controls most of automatic functions can be performed at either key to the desired menu. In addition, the desired pool and spa temperatures...
