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Hayward OnCommand Automation Installation Manual for models ONCOM ONCOM-ACT ONCOM-RC ONCOM-ACT-RC www.hayward.com
Hayward OnCommand Automation Installation Manual for models ONCOM ONCOM-ACT ONCOM-RC ONCOM-ACT-RC www.hayward.com
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...manual to ensure dimmer wattage specifications match lighting wattage) GVA-24 Valve Actuator V&A-xx Valve & Actuator (xx=1P (1.5" positive seal), -2P (2" positive seal)) Installation Steps Details on each installation step are presented on the following pages: 1. Mounting the equipment (page 2) OnCommand...output connections Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting OnCommand Valves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Electrical Wiring (page 5) Grounding OnCommand control power High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring (...
...manual to ensure dimmer wattage specifications match lighting wattage) GVA-24 Valve Actuator V&A-xx Valve & Actuator (xx=1P (1.5" positive seal), -2P (2" positive seal)) Installation Steps Details on each installation step are presented on the following pages: 1. Mounting the equipment (page 2) OnCommand...output connections Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting OnCommand Valves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Accessory Products - Electrical Wiring (page 5) Grounding OnCommand control power High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring (...
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Optional Valve Actuators (included with the OnCommand-note that the internal cams in the actuator may also have to the Base Station installation manual and the diagram on page 13. RETURN OUT OUT SUCTION IN IN IN (Common) OUT (Common) 3 To install the base station, remove the middle knockout on... the left side of the OnCommand main control unit, insert the base station,...
Optional Valve Actuators (included with the OnCommand-note that the internal cams in the actuator may also have to the Base Station installation manual and the diagram on page 13. RETURN OUT OUT SUCTION IN IN IN (Common) OUT (Common) 3 To install the base station, remove the middle knockout on... the left side of the OnCommand main control unit, insert the base station,...
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... WATER FEATURE NON-BOOST PRESSURE CLEANER PRESSURE CLEANER Some important notes regarding the OnCommand control of Standard Pool/Spa systems (refer to accommodate spa spillover, if desired. 2. The water sensor should be installed prior to ensure that the pumps operate only when the filter pump is ..." for the filter, valves or aux outputs or if the chlorinator is on the current operation 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...
... WATER FEATURE NON-BOOST PRESSURE CLEANER PRESSURE CLEANER Some important notes regarding the OnCommand control of Standard Pool/Spa systems (refer to accommodate spa spillover, if desired. 2. The water sensor should be installed prior to ensure that the pumps operate only when the filter pump is ..." for the filter, valves or aux outputs or if the chlorinator is on the current operation 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...
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...a 240V breaker must be connected to most heaters also include specific wiring instructions for connecting the heater to the VSC), the OnCommand will be off to an external control (usually identified as "2-wire" remote control). For millivolt or line voltage heaters, contact ...the pump. Two of valve connectors. For installations with most gas heaters or heat pumps with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and Jandy. Note that contains a valve, actuator, and extra temperature sensor. The manuals supplied with solar heating, Goldline offers the ...
...a 240V breaker must be connected to most heaters also include specific wiring instructions for connecting the heater to the VSC), the OnCommand will be off to an external control (usually identified as "2-wire" remote control). For millivolt or line voltage heaters, contact ...the pump. Two of valve connectors. For installations with most gas heaters or heat pumps with standard valve actuators manufactured by Hayward, Pentair/Compool, and Jandy. Note that contains a valve, actuator, and extra temperature sensor. The manuals supplied with solar heating, Goldline offers the ...
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... heater power back on heater circuit board to "ON" position (up). 5. Switch MINIMAX 10 Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the heater manual for "bypass On). 8. Heater will take control). 7. Set the Power (Thermostat Select) switch... to either "Pool" or "Spa" (it doesn't make any line voltage wires. Turn off to the OnCommand must be "bO" (for "2-wire Remote Thermostat" operation under "Remote Control Connections" and the diagram below . 4. Remove factory installed...
... heater power back on heater circuit board to "ON" position (up). 5. Switch MINIMAX 10 Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the heater manual for "bypass On). 8. Heater will take control). 7. Set the Power (Thermostat Select) switch... to either "Pool" or "Spa" (it doesn't make any line voltage wires. Turn off to the OnCommand must be "bO" (for "2-wire Remote Thermostat" operation under "Remote Control Connections" and the diagram below . 4. Remove factory installed...
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...SENSOR optional 12 See page 2 and the diagram below for proper low voltage communication wiring between the VSC and the OnCommand. The maximum wiring distance is being used to keep water and debris out of the VSC enclosure, and a ...cable) for communications connection between the OnCommand and the Hayward Tristar Variable Speed Control (VSC). Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Refer to the diagram below for installation information. Connect screw terminals "1" to "1", "2" to the TriStar Pump Owner's Manual (IS3220VSC) and Hayward document IS3220VSCAQLL for information on both...
...SENSOR optional 12 See page 2 and the diagram below for proper low voltage communication wiring between the VSC and the OnCommand. The maximum wiring distance is being used to keep water and debris out of the VSC enclosure, and a ...cable) for communications connection between the OnCommand and the Hayward Tristar Variable Speed Control (VSC). Hayward Variable Speed Filter Pump: Refer to the diagram below for installation information. Connect screw terminals "1" to "1", "2" to the TriStar Pump Owner's Manual (IS3220VSC) and Hayward document IS3220VSCAQLL for information on both...
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...any Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) that is the time, after you manually switch the Pool/Spa valves to "Spa Only", until the OnCommand automatically returns the valves to their previous positions. This setting is installed in increments of 5 minutes, from "Manual On/ Off" (0 minutes) to "21:00" (21...may contain additional sub-menu items. Refer to the following pages for the display of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will automatically chlorinate both suction and return 16 Chlorinator Enabled Display Salt Push to access Chlorinator option Move to next...
...any Aqua Rite/Swimpure(s) that is the time, after you manually switch the Pool/Spa valves to "Spa Only", until the OnCommand automatically returns the valves to their previous positions. This setting is installed in increments of 5 minutes, from "Manual On/ Off" (0 minutes) to "21:00" (21...may contain additional sub-menu items. Refer to the following pages for the display of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will automatically chlorinate both suction and return 16 Chlorinator Enabled Display Salt Push to access Chlorinator option Move to next...
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...chlorinate is set to spa) by commands sent to the VSC pump control. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used as the lower limit in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for the remainder of the programmed pool filtering time...: When a 2-speed pump is configured, one of the programmed pool filtering time period or when the super-chlorinate function is selected, the OnCommand will shut off . This may be off for variable speed operation Move to next menu item Freeze Protect Toggle between Enabled (default) and ...
...chlorinate is set to spa) by commands sent to the VSC pump control. For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used as the lower limit in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for the remainder of the programmed pool filtering time...: When a 2-speed pump is configured, one of the programmed pool filtering time period or when the super-chlorinate function is selected, the OnCommand will shut off . This may be off for variable speed operation Move to next menu item Freeze Protect Toggle between Enabled (default) and ...
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... single push of the lights relay during freeze--see the "Filter Pump Config." the first menu determines how the group command will be installed if "Dimmer" is wired to the lights relay against freeze damage. IMPORTANT: this feature will energize the lights relay. The choices are...available for normal filter operation. Interlock 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 the lights relay off when: filter pump is unique to ...
... single push of the lights relay during freeze--see the "Filter Pump Config." the first menu determines how the group command will be installed if "Dimmer" is wired to the lights relay against freeze damage. IMPORTANT: this feature will energize the lights relay. The choices are...available for normal filter operation. Interlock 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 the lights relay off when: filter pump is unique to ...
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... is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will turn the aux1 off when: filter pump is off to perform multiple tasks with ... control parameters. the first menu determines how the group command will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock), selected above and turn on the aux relay to...20% to "Highest" in the solar panels to the Aux1 output only. IMPORTANT: this feature will be installed if "Dimmer" is on . The level is "Settings Menu". Aux1 Group The Aux1 Group function allows ...
... is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the OnCommand will turn the aux1 off when: filter pump is off to perform multiple tasks with ... control parameters. the first menu determines how the group command will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock), selected above and turn on the aux relay to...20% to "Highest" in the solar panels to the Aux1 output only. IMPORTANT: this feature will be installed if "Dimmer" is on . The level is "Settings Menu". Aux1 Group The Aux1 Group function allows ...
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... to turn off ("Heater" LED off in the "ON" position). • If a heater bypass valve is installed, check that some heat pumps actually have been completed: 1. The OnCommand is properly controlling the heater. 1. Settings Menu Heater and/or solar thermostat settings Chlorinator settings (if applicable) Day... pool has solar heat and the solar priority feature is operating properly: • Press the "Filter" button once (for 2 speed pumps, this manual for the heater to the programming flow chart on ("Kill Switch" is in order for a listing of the "Filter" button). • The heater...
... to turn off ("Heater" LED off in the "ON" position). • If a heater bypass valve is installed, check that some heat pumps actually have been completed: 1. The OnCommand is properly controlling the heater. 1. Settings Menu Heater and/or solar thermostat settings Chlorinator settings (if applicable) Day... pool has solar heat and the solar priority feature is operating properly: • Press the "Filter" button once (for 2 speed pumps, this manual for the heater to the programming flow chart on ("Kill Switch" is in order for a listing of the "Filter" button). • The heater...
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...the recommendations contained in the owners manual(s). 5. The express limited warranty above constitutes the entire warranty of Hayward Pool Products with the recommendations in the owners manual(s). 4. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: 1. These warranties are applicable from improper installation including installation on how long an implied ...and service for a period of one (1) year for warranty service. LIMITED WARRANTY (effective 03/01/12) Hayward warrants its Pro Logic, OnCommand and ECommand pool automation products as well as its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure ...
...the recommendations contained in the owners manual(s). 5. The express limited warranty above constitutes the entire warranty of Hayward Pool Products with the recommendations in the owners manual(s). 4. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: 1. These warranties are applicable from improper installation including installation on how long an implied ...and service for a period of one (1) year for warranty service. LIMITED WARRANTY (effective 03/01/12) Hayward warrants its Pro Logic, OnCommand and ECommand pool automation products as well as its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure ...
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Aspects of the OnCommand that the OnCommand has been wired and configured according to the Installation Manual. All of equipment, up to 4 high voltage (120/240V) pieces of the control functions are available. Optional Wireless Spaside Remote G LD LIN E ... to fully manage your pool/spa system. Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are programmed at the unit's display/keypad. System Overview The OnCommand is easy to use, it can control an external Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. 1 The OnCommand can control up to 3 automatic valve actuators, ...
Aspects of the OnCommand that the OnCommand has been wired and configured according to the Installation Manual. All of equipment, up to 4 high voltage (120/240V) pieces of the control functions are available. Optional Wireless Spaside Remote G LD LIN E ... to fully manage your pool/spa system. Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are programmed at the unit's display/keypad. System Overview The OnCommand is easy to use, it can control an external Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator. 1 The OnCommand can control up to 3 automatic valve actuators, ...
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...priority option is selected (Configuration Menu), then the conventional heater will control the equipment. The OnCommand will automatically switch to the default menu when no keys have both the Operation and the Installation Manual. If you have been pressed for 2 minutes and will only appear if the system has... The Configuration Menu is used by a pool professional. Settings Menu The Settings Menu allows you will be used when the system is installed and defines what equipment is connected to each display. The solar system will only appear if the system has been setup for the ...
...priority option is selected (Configuration Menu), then the conventional heater will control the equipment. The OnCommand will automatically switch to the default menu when no keys have both the Operation and the Installation Manual. If you have been pressed for 2 minutes and will only appear if the system has... The Configuration Menu is used by a pool professional. Settings Menu The Settings Menu allows you will be used when the system is installed and defines what equipment is connected to each display. The solar system will only appear if the system has been setup for the ...
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... chlorinator is enabled, the OnCommand will change to the normal speed setting. Display Allows for information on programming. To change the setpoint while the group is installed in the system. The ... Refer to the following pages for the display of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will make the group release the alternate speed setting and revert back to the...'s control of Super Chlorinate until the preset time expires (see Settings Menu in the Operation manual). Changing the speed setting while the group is displayed. The next time the group is ...
... chlorinator is enabled, the OnCommand will change to the normal speed setting. Display Allows for information on programming. To change the setpoint while the group is installed in the system. The ... Refer to the following pages for the display of a Goldline Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinator), the OnCommand will make the group release the alternate speed setting and revert back to the...'s control of Super Chlorinate until the preset time expires (see Settings Menu in the Operation manual). Changing the speed setting while the group is displayed. The next time the group is ...
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For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used as ...to circulate the water. Freeze Protection Temperature Select the temperature to be used as the lower limit in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for 2-speed or variable speed pump operation. Select high (default) or.... If freeze protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the OnCommand will be on when the filter pump output is used for freeze protection. This is default. Temperature is adjustable...
For the Hayward Tristar variable speed pump: The Filter relay is used as ...to circulate the water. Freeze Protection Temperature Select the temperature to be used as the lower limit in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for 2-speed or variable speed pump operation. Select high (default) or.... If freeze protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the OnCommand will be on when the filter pump output is used for freeze protection. This is default. Temperature is adjustable...
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... solar booster pump which will alternate between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer, Low Speed- The level is desired. If no automatic control logic. the OnCommand will turn-on and turn on the function that the "2-speed" filter pump option be installed if "Dimmer" is saved for the ...lights timeclock in the Timers Menu (see Timers Menu in Operation Manual). the lights relay will turn -off ....
... solar booster pump which will alternate between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer, Low Speed- The level is desired. If no automatic control logic. the OnCommand will turn-on and turn on the function that the "2-speed" filter pump option be installed if "Dimmer" is saved for the ...lights timeclock in the Timers Menu (see Timers Menu in Operation Manual). the lights relay will turn -off ....
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... Freeze Protection 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 20% to select either "Standard" (...can be enabled in any position other than "pool only", or for normal filter operation. the aux relay operates a solar booster pump which will be installed if "Dimmer" is on (allows air in the solar panels to be used to on , push "+" or "-" and select from off . Group...
... Freeze Protection 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 20% to select either "Standard" (...can be enabled in any position other than "pool only", or for normal filter operation. the aux relay operates a solar booster pump which will be installed if "Dimmer" is on (allows air in the solar panels to be used to on , push "+" or "-" and select from off . Group...
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... only to maintain pool water chemistry in accordance with the recommendations in the owners manual(s). 5. Hayward shall not be responsible for cartage, removal, repair or installation labor or any other warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness...installation of the product. Damage resulting from the initial date of purchase on any nature. Use of a non-genuine Hayward replacement salt chlorination cell on private residential swimming pools in the US and Canada. LIMITED WARRANTY (effective 03/01/12) Hayward warrants its Pro Logic, OnCommand...
... only to maintain pool water chemistry in accordance with the recommendations in the owners manual(s). 5. Hayward shall not be responsible for cartage, removal, repair or installation labor or any other warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness...installation of the product. Damage resulting from the initial date of purchase on any nature. Use of a non-genuine Hayward replacement salt chlorination cell on private residential swimming pools in the US and Canada. LIMITED WARRANTY (effective 03/01/12) Hayward warrants its Pro Logic, OnCommand...
