A.O. Smith V-Green Green Choice User manual

VARIABLE SPEED QUICK START GUIDE
Premium Efficiency Variable Speed Motor
Premium Efficiency means reduced energy
consumption and lower utility costs!
A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company
531 North Fourth Street
Tipp City, OH 45371
Customer Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
1011982-003 5/2011
Copyright © 2011 A. O. Smith Corporation
Distribution Services
1325 Heil Quaker Blvd.
LaVergne, TN 37086
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.pool-motors.com
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User Interface Operation
Display Screen
LED Lights
Power On Light (Green)
Fault Light (Red)
Back Button
Navigation Buttons
Interface Selector Knob
Override Buttons






Navigation Overview
1. +, - increases/decreases selected value
2. ←, → navigates to adjustable value (digit)
3. (SET) accepts the current screen values
4. (BACK) returns to previous program setting and does NOT
accept current screen values
NOTE: The selector knob must be turned to RUN for the motor to
operate. When the user presses ← or → the cursor moves to the next
or previous position. If the cursor is at the end of a line when the user
presses the arrow, the cursor moves to the next line.
Out of the Box Operations
Pre-Set Schedule
The V-GreenTM motor is programmed with a pre-set schedule that
complies with California Title 20 requirements. Only the clock setting
is required to enable the V-Green motor to operate at three different
speeds and durations using the pre-set schedule. The preset speeds
and schedule times are detailed in the table below.
q Observe all safety warnings and cautions
q Verify the user interface is plugged in
q Make certain the motor is properly wired (refer to Figure 1)
q Turn selector knob to SET CLOCK
q Set the Time and Date using the +, -, ←, → buttons
q Turn the Selector knob to RUN
NOTE: Must wait until “PRIME MODE” is complete to make changes
to OVERRIDE settings.
Setup #1
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Speed 3450 RPM 2600 RPM 1725 RPM
Start Time 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Stop Time 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 9:00 PM
1. SET CLOCK
a. Date and Time
2. STEP 1 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
3. STEP 2 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
4. STEP 3 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
5. SERVICE
a. Unit Serial Number
b. DC Cap Voltage
c. IGBT Temperature
d. PCB Temperature
e. Fault History (1,2,3,4)
f. Controller Software Version
g. Interface Software Version
6. SETUP
a. Freeze Protection
i. Enabled/Disabled
ii. Turn ON Temperature
b. Aux Load Setup
i. Minimum Turn On Speed
ii. Maximum Run Time
(in 24 hours)
c. Prime Conguration
i. Speed
ii. Time
d. Reset Factory Defaults
i. Yes/No
e. Set Contrast
7. RUN
a. Manual Override High
i. Speed and Duration
b. Manual Override Low
i. Speed and Duration
8. OFF
Quick Start Guide
(Using custom schedule)
Menu Structure
for Selector Knob Positions
q Observe all safety warnings
and cautions
q Make certain the motor is prop-
erly wired (refer to user manual)
q The green Power On LED
illuminates when the unit is
powered on
q Use the ← and → arrow
buttons to select menu areas
q Use the + and – to change
menu selection parameters
q Turn selector knob to SET
CLOCK
q Adjust the Time and Date
q Turn selector knob to Set
Schedule, Step 1.
q Set the Motor Speed, Start, and
Stop times for Step 1. Follow the
same procedure for Steps 2 and 3 .
q Turn selector knob to SETUP
(Use ← and → to scroll thru
SETUP items)
qEnable/disable freeze protection
qSet display screen contrast
qSet External Relay Speed and
Time
qSet Prime speed and duration
qReset factory defaults (Will
return settings to factory defaults)
q Turn selector knob to RUN

VARIABLE SPEED QUICK START GUIDE
Premium Efficiency Variable Speed Motor
Premium Efficiency means reduced energy
consumption and lower utility costs!
A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company
531 North Fourth Street
Tipp City, OH 45371
Customer Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
1011982-003 5/2011
Copyright © 2011 A. O. Smith Corporation
Distribution Services
1325 Heil Quaker Blvd.
LaVergne, TN 37086
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.pool-motors.com
v
User Interface Operation
Display Screen
LED Lights
Power On Light (Green)
Fault Light (Red)
Back Button
Navigation Buttons
Interface Selector Knob
Override Buttons






Navigation Overview
1. +, - increases/decreases selected value
2. ←, → navigates to adjustable value (digit)
3. (SET) accepts the current screen values
4. (BACK) returns to previous program setting and does NOT
accept current screen values
NOTE: The selector knob must be turned to RUN for the motor to
operate. When the user presses ← or → the cursor moves to the next
or previous position. If the cursor is at the end of a line when the user
presses the arrow, the cursor moves to the next line.
Out of the Box Operations
Pre-Set Schedule
The V-GreenTM motor is programmed with a pre-set schedule that
complies with California Title 20 requirements. Only the clock setting
is required to enable the V-Green motor to operate at three different
speeds and durations using the pre-set schedule. The preset speeds
and schedule times are detailed in the table below.
q Observe all safety warnings and cautions
q Verify the user interface is plugged in
q Make certain the motor is properly wired (refer to Figure 1)
q Turn selector knob to SET CLOCK
q Set the Time and Date using the +, -, ←, → buttons
q Turn the Selector knob to RUN
NOTE: Must wait until “PRIME MODE” is complete to make changes
to OVERRIDE settings.
Setup #1
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Speed 3450 RPM 2600 RPM 1725 RPM
Start Time 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Stop Time 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 9:00 PM
1. SET CLOCK
a. Date and Time
2. STEP 1 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
3. STEP 2 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
4. STEP 3 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
5. SERVICE
a. Unit Serial Number
b. DC Cap Voltage
c. IGBT Temperature
d. PCB Temperature
e. Fault History (1,2,3,4)
f. Controller Software Version
g. Interface Software Version
6. SETUP
a. Freeze Protection
i. Enabled/Disabled
ii. Turn ON Temperature
b. Aux Load Setup
i. Minimum Turn On Speed
ii. Maximum Run Time
(in 24 hours)
c. Prime Conguration
i. Speed
ii. Time
d. Reset Factory Defaults
i. Yes/No
e. Set Contrast
7. RUN
a. Manual Override High
i. Speed and Duration
b. Manual Override Low
i. Speed and Duration
8. OFF
Quick Start Guide
(Using custom schedule)
Menu Structure
for Selector Knob Positions
q Observe all safety warnings
and cautions
q Make certain the motor is prop-
erly wired (refer to user manual)
q The green Power On LED
illuminates when the unit is
powered on
q Use the ← and → arrow
buttons to select menu areas
q Use the + and – to change
menu selection parameters
q Turn selector knob to SET
CLOCK
q Adjust the Time and Date
q Turn selector knob to Set
Schedule, Step 1.
q Set the Motor Speed, Start, and
Stop times for Step 1. Follow the
same procedure for Steps 2 and 3 .
q Turn selector knob to SETUP
(Use ← and → to scroll thru
SETUP items)
qEnable/disable freeze protection
qSet display screen contrast
qSet External Relay Speed and
Time
qSet Prime speed and duration
qReset factory defaults (Will
return settings to factory defaults)
q Turn selector knob to RUN

The rst time the user interface is turned ON, the clock must be set to the
current time.
Set the Speed and Start/Stop times for
the motor in the Set Schedule menu.
The schedule is based on a 24-hour
cycle and will repeat each day of the
week. The highest speed rating for the
V-Green motor is 3450 RPM and the
lowest is 600 RPM.
SET CLOCK Menu Buttons
1. Turn the selector knob (see Figure 5) to SET CLOCK.
2. At any time, the user can press BACK to return to the previous area.
3. Press + or – to change the Month. Press → to move to the Day setting.
4. Press the + or – to change the Day. Press → to move to the Year setting.
5. Press + or – to change the Year. Press → to move to the Hour setting.
6. Press + or – to change the Hour. Press → to move to the Minute setting .
7. Press + or – to change the Minute. Press → to move to the AM or PM
setting.
8. Press SET when the time is correct.
9. Press SET again if the user needs to make additional changes.
The cursor returns to the Month setting.
10. If the date and time are correct, move the selector knob to Set
Schedule, Step 1.
NOTE: Neither of the Override buttons affects this menu.
The message “Invalid Key” appears if the user presses an Override button.
Key Lockout Feature
The A. O. Smith User Interface has a key lockout feature to prevent
unwanted changes to the settings. To lock the keys, hold down the
“+, -, and SET” buttons for more than 3 seconds. The display will then
show a symbol of a key indicating the buttons are locked. The user
can unlock the keys by holding down the same buttons for more than 3
seconds.
Custom Schedule Table
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Speed
Start Time
Stop Time
Set STEP 1 Menu Buttons
2. The rst digit in the Speed setting ashes. Press + or – to change the
rst digit in the Speed setting. The number increases one unit at a time.
3. Press → to move to the second digit in the Speed setting. Press + or – to
change the second digit. The number increases one unit at a time.
4. Press → to move to the third digit in the Speed setting. Press +
or – to change the third digit. The number increases one unit at a time.
5. Press → to move to the fourth digit in the Speed setting. Press + or – to
change the fourth digit. The number increases ve units at a time.
6. Press → to move to the Start Time setting.
7. Press the + or – to change the Hour. Press → to move to the Minute setting.
8. Press the + or – to change the Minute. Press → to move to the AM or PM
setting.
9. Press → to move to the Stop Time setting. Follow steps 6 through 8 to
set the Stop Time settings.
10. Press Set to save the settings. If necessary, press Set again to move the
cursor back to the rst digit.
Unless changes are necessary, move the selector knob to Steps 2 and 3 and
repeat procedural steps 2 through 10.
Set the Clock Set the Schedule Prime ConfigurationSetup
Use the following table to enter a personalized schedule
Custom Schedules
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Set Schedule, Step 1.
Setup allows the user to congure the following parameters:
• Freeze Protection • Reset Factory Defaults
• Auxiliary Load Settings • Set Contrast Level
• Prime Settings
Setup Menu Buttons
Freeze Protection can be either enabled or disabled when the user turns the
User Interface selector knob to Setup. If it is enabled, the user will be able to set
the temperature at which the pump will turn on. The control is designed to run
the pump for 8 hours at 2600 RPM if the temperature drops below the setpoint.
Freeze Protection
The Auxiliary Load is a relay inside the control designed to provide AC power to
a load that should not be energized without adequate water ow from the pump
(i.e. heater, booster pump, salt water chlorinator).
The control is designed to turn on the Auxiliary
Load relay when the pump speed is above the
MINIMUM ON SPEED (default is 2000 RPM).
The Auxiliary Load relay will stay closed as
long as the pump speed is above the MINI-
MUM ON SPEED. In addition, the control can
be programmed to limit the amount of time
the Auxiliary Load relay is closed in a 24-hour
period. For example, if the pump runs at 3450
RPM for 12 hours a day, but the auxiliary load
only needs to be powered for 6 hours, the user can set the MAXIMUM RUN
TIME.
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Setup.
2. Press → one time to change the Auxiliary Load settings. Press SET to
enter “change mode.” Press + or – to increase or decrease the Minimum
Speed. Press → to change the Maximum Run Time. Press the + or – to
increase or decrease the Maximum Run Time. Press SET to save changes.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press either + or – to change the
Freeze Protection setting.
Press Set to save any changes.
WARNING: Freeze Protection will ONLY function with the selector knob in the
RUN position. Damage may occur to the user’s pool system if Freeze Protection
is enabled and the switch is not in the RUN position.
Auxiliary Load Setup
The priming speed and time can be adjusted within this menu. The minimum
priming speed is 1500 RPM. The maximum priming time is 10 minutes.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press → two times to change the
Prime settings.
3. Press SET to enter “change mode.”
4. Press + or – to increase or decrease
the Prime Speed.
5. Press → to change the Prime Time.
Press the + or – to increase or decrease the Maximum Run Time.
6. Press SET to save changes.
This menu will permit the user to reset all settings in the control to the factory
default settings.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press → three times to Reset to
Factory Default settings. Press SET
two times to verify intent to Reset to
the Factory Default settings.
This menu will change the contrast of the LCD screen to optimize viewing for
various lighting conditions.
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Setup.
2. Press → four times to change the Contrast setting. Use + and – to
adjust the contrast level. Press SET to save the setting.
The V-Green is equipped with both High and Low Overrides, which can be
engaged to temporarily run at higher or lower speeds between 600 and 3450
RPM. Override High is recommended for high ow uses such as a pool heater
startup, backush, ltering, and for cleaner water requirements that exist
outside of the daily operating schedule. The Override Low is recommended
for low circulation requirements that exist outside of the daily operating
schedule. Once an Override (either High or Low) is completed, the motor will
automatically return to the programmed schedule.
1. Depending on the Override desired, press the appropriate button.
2. Press SET to change the Override settings.
3. Press + or – to increase or decrease the rst digit in the speed. The
maximum speed is 3450 RPM and the minimum speed is 600 RPM.
4. Press (arrow symbol to the right) to move to the second, third, and
fourth digits in the speed.
5. Press SET to save the speed setting. The Override Duration Time
setting ashes.
6. Press + or – to increase or decrease the Override Duration Time. The
maximum duration is 24 hours and the minimum is .5 hours (half an hour).
7. Press SET to save the Override Duration Time setting.
Reset Factory Defaults
Set Contrast
Override High or Low

The rst time the user interface is turned ON, the clock must be set to the
current time.
Set the Speed and Start/Stop times for
the motor in the Set Schedule menu.
The schedule is based on a 24-hour
cycle and will repeat each day of the
week. The highest speed rating for the
V-Green motor is 3450 RPM and the
lowest is 600 RPM.
SET CLOCK Menu Buttons
1. Turn the selector knob (see Figure 5) to SET CLOCK.
2. At any time, the user can press BACK to return to the previous area.
3. Press + or – to change the Month. Press → to move to the Day setting.
4. Press the + or – to change the Day. Press → to move to the Year setting.
5. Press + or – to change the Year. Press → to move to the Hour setting.
6. Press + or – to change the Hour. Press → to move to the Minute setting .
7. Press + or – to change the Minute. Press → to move to the AM or PM
setting.
8. Press SET when the time is correct.
9. Press SET again if the user needs to make additional changes.
The cursor returns to the Month setting.
10. If the date and time are correct, move the selector knob to Set
Schedule, Step 1.
NOTE: Neither of the Override buttons affects this menu.
The message “Invalid Key” appears if the user presses an Override button.
Key Lockout Feature
The A. O. Smith User Interface has a key lockout feature to prevent
unwanted changes to the settings. To lock the keys, hold down the
“+, -, and SET” buttons for more than 3 seconds. The display will then
show a symbol of a key indicating the buttons are locked. The user
can unlock the keys by holding down the same buttons for more than 3
seconds.
Custom Schedule Table
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Speed
Start Time
Stop Time
Set STEP 1 Menu Buttons
2. The rst digit in the Speed setting ashes. Press + or – to change the
rst digit in the Speed setting. The number increases one unit at a time.
3. Press → to move to the second digit in the Speed setting. Press + or – to
change the second digit. The number increases one unit at a time.
4. Press → to move to the third digit in the Speed setting. Press +
or – to change the third digit. The number increases one unit at a time.
5. Press → to move to the fourth digit in the Speed setting. Press + or – to
change the fourth digit. The number increases ve units at a time.
6. Press → to move to the Start Time setting.
7. Press the + or – to change the Hour. Press → to move to the Minute setting.
8. Press the + or – to change the Minute. Press → to move to the AM or PM
setting.
9. Press → to move to the Stop Time setting. Follow steps 6 through 8 to
set the Stop Time settings.
10. Press Set to save the settings. If necessary, press Set again to move the
cursor back to the rst digit.
Unless changes are necessary, move the selector knob to Steps 2 and 3 and
repeat procedural steps 2 through 10.
Set the Clock Set the Schedule Prime ConfigurationSetup
Use the following table to enter a personalized schedule
Custom Schedules
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Set Schedule, Step 1.
Setup allows the user to congure the following parameters:
• Freeze Protection • Reset Factory Defaults
• Auxiliary Load Settings • Set Contrast Level
• Prime Settings
Setup Menu Buttons
Freeze Protection can be either enabled or disabled when the user turns the
User Interface selector knob to Setup. If it is enabled, the user will be able to set
the temperature at which the pump will turn on. The control is designed to run
the pump for 8 hours at 2600 RPM if the temperature drops below the setpoint.
Freeze Protection
The Auxiliary Load is a relay inside the control designed to provide AC power to
a load that should not be energized without adequate water ow from the pump
(i.e. heater, booster pump, salt water chlorinator).
The control is designed to turn on the Auxiliary
Load relay when the pump speed is above the
MINIMUM ON SPEED (default is 2000 RPM).
The Auxiliary Load relay will stay closed as
long as the pump speed is above the MINI-
MUM ON SPEED. In addition, the control can
be programmed to limit the amount of time
the Auxiliary Load relay is closed in a 24-hour
period. For example, if the pump runs at 3450
RPM for 12 hours a day, but the auxiliary load
only needs to be powered for 6 hours, the user can set the MAXIMUM RUN
TIME.
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Setup.
2. Press → one time to change the Auxiliary Load settings. Press SET to
enter “change mode.” Press + or – to increase or decrease the Minimum
Speed. Press → to change the Maximum Run Time. Press the + or – to
increase or decrease the Maximum Run Time. Press SET to save changes.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press either + or – to change the
Freeze Protection setting.
Press Set to save any changes.
WARNING: Freeze Protection will ONLY function with the selector knob in the
RUN position. Damage may occur to the user’s pool system if Freeze Protection
is enabled and the switch is not in the RUN position.
Auxiliary Load Setup
The priming speed and time can be adjusted within this menu. The minimum
priming speed is 1500 RPM. The maximum priming time is 10 minutes.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press → two times to change the
Prime settings.
3. Press SET to enter “change mode.”
4. Press + or – to increase or decrease
the Prime Speed.
5. Press → to change the Prime Time.
Press the + or – to increase or decrease the Maximum Run Time.
6. Press SET to save changes.
This menu will permit the user to reset all settings in the control to the factory
default settings.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press → three times to Reset to
Factory Default settings. Press SET
two times to verify intent to Reset to
the Factory Default settings.
This menu will change the contrast of the LCD screen to optimize viewing for
various lighting conditions.
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Setup.
2. Press → four times to change the Contrast setting. Use + and – to
adjust the contrast level. Press SET to save the setting.
The V-Green is equipped with both High and Low Overrides, which can be
engaged to temporarily run at higher or lower speeds between 600 and 3450
RPM. Override High is recommended for high ow uses such as a pool heater
startup, backush, ltering, and for cleaner water requirements that exist
outside of the daily operating schedule. The Override Low is recommended
for low circulation requirements that exist outside of the daily operating
schedule. Once an Override (either High or Low) is completed, the motor will
automatically return to the programmed schedule.
1. Depending on the Override desired, press the appropriate button.
2. Press SET to change the Override settings.
3. Press + or – to increase or decrease the rst digit in the speed. The
maximum speed is 3450 RPM and the minimum speed is 600 RPM.
4. Press (arrow symbol to the right) to move to the second, third, and
fourth digits in the speed.
5. Press SET to save the speed setting. The Override Duration Time
setting ashes.
6. Press + or – to increase or decrease the Override Duration Time. The
maximum duration is 24 hours and the minimum is .5 hours (half an hour).
7. Press SET to save the Override Duration Time setting.
Reset Factory Defaults
Set Contrast
Override High or Low

The rst time the user interface is turned ON, the clock must be set to the
current time.
Set the Speed and Start/Stop times for
the motor in the Set Schedule menu.
The schedule is based on a 24-hour
cycle and will repeat each day of the
week. The highest speed rating for the
V-Green motor is 3450 RPM and the
lowest is 600 RPM.
SET CLOCK Menu Buttons
1. Turn the selector knob (see Figure 5) to SET CLOCK.
2. At any time, the user can press BACK to return to the previous area.
3. Press + or – to change the Month. Press → to move to the Day setting.
4. Press the + or – to change the Day. Press → to move to the Year setting.
5. Press + or – to change the Year. Press → to move to the Hour setting.
6. Press + or – to change the Hour. Press → to move to the Minute setting .
7. Press + or – to change the Minute. Press → to move to the AM or PM
setting.
8. Press SET when the time is correct.
9. Press SET again if the user needs to make additional changes.
The cursor returns to the Month setting.
10. If the date and time are correct, move the selector knob to Set
Schedule, Step 1.
NOTE: Neither of the Override buttons affects this menu.
The message “Invalid Key” appears if the user presses an Override button.
Key Lockout Feature
The A. O. Smith User Interface has a key lockout feature to prevent
unwanted changes to the settings. To lock the keys, hold down the
“+, -, and SET” buttons for more than 3 seconds. The display will then
show a symbol of a key indicating the buttons are locked. The user
can unlock the keys by holding down the same buttons for more than 3
seconds.
Custom Schedule Table
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Speed
Start Time
Stop Time
Set STEP 1 Menu Buttons
2. The rst digit in the Speed setting ashes. Press + or – to change the
rst digit in the Speed setting. The number increases one unit at a time.
3. Press → to move to the second digit in the Speed setting. Press + or – to
change the second digit. The number increases one unit at a time.
4. Press → to move to the third digit in the Speed setting. Press +
or – to change the third digit. The number increases one unit at a time.
5. Press → to move to the fourth digit in the Speed setting. Press + or – to
change the fourth digit. The number increases ve units at a time.
6. Press → to move to the Start Time setting.
7. Press the + or – to change the Hour. Press → to move to the Minute setting.
8. Press the + or – to change the Minute. Press → to move to the AM or PM
setting.
9. Press → to move to the Stop Time setting. Follow steps 6 through 8 to
set the Stop Time settings.
10. Press Set to save the settings. If necessary, press Set again to move the
cursor back to the rst digit.
Unless changes are necessary, move the selector knob to Steps 2 and 3 and
repeat procedural steps 2 through 10.
Set the Clock Set the Schedule Prime ConfigurationSetup
Use the following table to enter a personalized schedule
Custom Schedules
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Set Schedule, Step 1.
Setup allows the user to congure the following parameters:
• Freeze Protection • Reset Factory Defaults
• Auxiliary Load Settings • Set Contrast Level
• Prime Settings
Setup Menu Buttons
Freeze Protection can be either enabled or disabled when the user turns the
User Interface selector knob to Setup. If it is enabled, the user will be able to set
the temperature at which the pump will turn on. The control is designed to run
the pump for 8 hours at 2600 RPM if the temperature drops below the setpoint.
Freeze Protection
The Auxiliary Load is a relay inside the control designed to provide AC power to
a load that should not be energized without adequate water ow from the pump
(i.e. heater, booster pump, salt water chlorinator).
The control is designed to turn on the Auxiliary
Load relay when the pump speed is above the
MINIMUM ON SPEED (default is 2000 RPM).
The Auxiliary Load relay will stay closed as
long as the pump speed is above the MINI-
MUM ON SPEED. In addition, the control can
be programmed to limit the amount of time
the Auxiliary Load relay is closed in a 24-hour
period. For example, if the pump runs at 3450
RPM for 12 hours a day, but the auxiliary load
only needs to be powered for 6 hours, the user can set the MAXIMUM RUN
TIME.
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Setup.
2. Press → one time to change the Auxiliary Load settings. Press SET to
enter “change mode.” Press + or – to increase or decrease the Minimum
Speed. Press → to change the Maximum Run Time. Press the + or – to
increase or decrease the Maximum Run Time. Press SET to save changes.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press either + or – to change the
Freeze Protection setting.
Press Set to save any changes.
WARNING: Freeze Protection will ONLY function with the selector knob in the
RUN position. Damage may occur to the user’s pool system if Freeze Protection
is enabled and the switch is not in the RUN position.
Auxiliary Load Setup
The priming speed and time can be adjusted within this menu. The minimum
priming speed is 1500 RPM. The maximum priming time is 10 minutes.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press → two times to change the
Prime settings.
3. Press SET to enter “change mode.”
4. Press + or – to increase or decrease
the Prime Speed.
5. Press → to change the Prime Time.
Press the + or – to increase or decrease the Maximum Run Time.
6. Press SET to save changes.
This menu will permit the user to reset all settings in the control to the factory
default settings.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press → three times to Reset to
Factory Default settings. Press SET
two times to verify intent to Reset to
the Factory Default settings.
This menu will change the contrast of the LCD screen to optimize viewing for
various lighting conditions.
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Setup.
2. Press → four times to change the Contrast setting. Use + and – to
adjust the contrast level. Press SET to save the setting.
The V-Green is equipped with both High and Low Overrides, which can be
engaged to temporarily run at higher or lower speeds between 600 and 3450
RPM. Override High is recommended for high ow uses such as a pool heater
startup, backush, ltering, and for cleaner water requirements that exist
outside of the daily operating schedule. The Override Low is recommended
for low circulation requirements that exist outside of the daily operating
schedule. Once an Override (either High or Low) is completed, the motor will
automatically return to the programmed schedule.
1. Depending on the Override desired, press the appropriate button.
2. Press SET to change the Override settings.
3. Press + or – to increase or decrease the rst digit in the speed. The
maximum speed is 3450 RPM and the minimum speed is 600 RPM.
4. Press (arrow symbol to the right) to move to the second, third, and
fourth digits in the speed.
5. Press SET to save the speed setting. The Override Duration Time
setting ashes.
6. Press + or – to increase or decrease the Override Duration Time. The
maximum duration is 24 hours and the minimum is .5 hours (half an hour).
7. Press SET to save the Override Duration Time setting.
Reset Factory Defaults
Set Contrast
Override High or Low

The rst time the user interface is turned ON, the clock must be set to the
current time.
Set the Speed and Start/Stop times for
the motor in the Set Schedule menu.
The schedule is based on a 24-hour
cycle and will repeat each day of the
week. The highest speed rating for the
V-Green motor is 3450 RPM and the
lowest is 600 RPM.
SET CLOCK Menu Buttons
1. Turn the selector knob (see Figure 5) to SET CLOCK.
2. At any time, the user can press BACK to return to the previous area.
3. Press + or – to change the Month. Press → to move to the Day setting.
4. Press the + or – to change the Day. Press → to move to the Year setting.
5. Press + or – to change the Year. Press → to move to the Hour setting.
6. Press + or – to change the Hour. Press → to move to the Minute setting .
7. Press + or – to change the Minute. Press → to move to the AM or PM
setting.
8. Press SET when the time is correct.
9. Press SET again if the user needs to make additional changes.
The cursor returns to the Month setting.
10. If the date and time are correct, move the selector knob to Set
Schedule, Step 1.
NOTE: Neither of the Override buttons affects this menu.
The message “Invalid Key” appears if the user presses an Override button.
Key Lockout Feature
The A. O. Smith User Interface has a key lockout feature to prevent
unwanted changes to the settings. To lock the keys, hold down the
“+, -, and SET” buttons for more than 3 seconds. The display will then
show a symbol of a key indicating the buttons are locked. The user
can unlock the keys by holding down the same buttons for more than 3
seconds.
Custom Schedule Table
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Speed
Start Time
Stop Time
Set STEP 1 Menu Buttons
2. The rst digit in the Speed setting ashes. Press + or – to change the
rst digit in the Speed setting. The number increases one unit at a time.
3. Press → to move to the second digit in the Speed setting. Press + or – to
change the second digit. The number increases one unit at a time.
4. Press → to move to the third digit in the Speed setting. Press +
or – to change the third digit. The number increases one unit at a time.
5. Press → to move to the fourth digit in the Speed setting. Press + or – to
change the fourth digit. The number increases ve units at a time.
6. Press → to move to the Start Time setting.
7. Press the + or – to change the Hour. Press → to move to the Minute setting.
8. Press the + or – to change the Minute. Press → to move to the AM or PM
setting.
9. Press → to move to the Stop Time setting. Follow steps 6 through 8 to
set the Stop Time settings.
10. Press Set to save the settings. If necessary, press Set again to move the
cursor back to the rst digit.
Unless changes are necessary, move the selector knob to Steps 2 and 3 and
repeat procedural steps 2 through 10.
Set the Clock Set the Schedule
Prime Configuration
Setup
Use the following table to enter a personalized schedule
Custom Schedules
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Set Schedule, Step 1.
Setup allows the user to congure the following parameters:
• Freeze Protection • Reset Factory Defaults
• Auxiliary Load Settings • Set Contrast Level
• Prime Settings
Setup Menu Buttons
Freeze Protection can be either enabled or disabled when the user turns the
User Interface selector knob to Setup. If it is enabled, the user will be able to set
the temperature at which the pump will turn on. The control is designed to run
the pump for 8 hours at 2600 RPM if the temperature drops below the setpoint.
Freeze Protection
The Auxiliary Load is a relay inside the control designed to provide AC power to
a load that should not be energized without adequate water ow from the pump
(i.e. heater, booster pump, salt water chlorinator).
The control is designed to turn on the Auxiliary
Load relay when the pump speed is above the
MINIMUM ON SPEED (default is 2000 RPM).
The Auxiliary Load relay will stay closed as
long as the pump speed is above the MINI-
MUM ON SPEED. In addition, the control can
be programmed to limit the amount of time
the Auxiliary Load relay is closed in a 24-hour
period. For example, if the pump runs at 3450
RPM for 12 hours a day, but the auxiliary load
only needs to be powered for 6 hours, the user can set the MAXIMUM RUN
TIME.
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Setup.
2. Press → one time to change the Auxiliary Load settings. Press SET to
enter “change mode.” Press + or – to increase or decrease the Minimum
Speed. Press → to change the Maximum Run Time. Press the + or – to
increase or decrease the Maximum Run Time. Press SET to save changes.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press either + or – to change the
Freeze Protection setting.
Press Set to save any changes.
WARNING: Freeze Protection will ONLY function with the selector knob in the
RUN position. Damage may occur to the user’s pool system if Freeze Protection
is enabled and the switch is not in the RUN position.
Auxiliary Load Setup
The priming speed and time can be adjusted within this menu. The minimum
priming speed is 1500 RPM. The maximum priming time is 10 minutes.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press → two times to change the
Prime settings.
3. Press SET to enter “change mode.”
4. Press + or – to increase or decrease
the Prime Speed.
5. Press → to change the Prime Time.
Press the + or – to increase or decrease the Maximum Run Time.
6. Press SET to save changes.
This menu will permit the user to reset all settings in the control to the factory
default settings.
1. Make certain the selector knob points
to Setup.
2. Press → three times to Reset to
Factory Default settings. Press SET
two times to verify intent to Reset to
the Factory Default settings.
This menu will change the contrast of the LCD screen to optimize viewing for
various lighting conditions.
1. Make certain the selector knob points to Setup.
2. Press → four times to change the Contrast setting. Use + and – to
adjust the contrast level. Press SET to save the setting.
The V-Green is equipped with both High and Low Overrides, which can be
engaged to temporarily run at higher or lower speeds between 600 and 3450
RPM. Override High is recommended for high ow uses such as a pool heater
startup, backush, ltering, and for cleaner water requirements that exist
outside of the daily operating schedule. The Override Low is recommended
for low circulation requirements that exist outside of the daily operating
schedule. Once an Override (either High or Low) is completed, the motor will
automatically return to the programmed schedule.
1. Depending on the Override desired, press the appropriate button.
2. Press SET to change the Override settings.
3. Press + or – to increase or decrease the rst digit in the speed. The
maximum speed is 3450 RPM and the minimum speed is 600 RPM.
4. Press (arrow symbol to the right) to move to the second, third, and
fourth digits in the speed.
5. Press SET to save the speed setting. The Override Duration Time
setting ashes.
6. Press + or – to increase or decrease the Override Duration Time. The
maximum duration is 24 hours and the minimum is .5 hours (half an hour).
7. Press SET to save the Override Duration Time setting.
Reset Factory Defaults
Set Contrast
Override High or Low

VARIABLE SPEED QUICK START GUIDE
Premium Efficiency Variable Speed Motor
Premium Efficiency means reduced energy
consumption and lower utility costs!
A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company
531 North Fourth Street
Tipp City, OH 45371
Customer Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
1011982-003 5/2011
Copyright © 2011 A. O. Smith Corporation
Distribution Services
1325 Heil Quaker Blvd.
LaVergne, TN 37086
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.pool-motors.com
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User Interface Operation
Display Screen
LED Lights
Power On Light (Green)
Fault Light (Red)
Back Button
Navigation Buttons
Interface Selector Knob
Override Buttons






Navigation Overview
1. +, - increases/decreases selected value
2. ←, → navigates to adjustable value (digit)
3. (SET) accepts the current screen values
4. (BACK) returns to previous program setting and does NOT
accept current screen values
NOTE: The selector knob must be turned to RUN for the motor to
operate. When the user presses ← or → the cursor moves to the next
or previous position. If the cursor is at the end of a line when the user
presses the arrow, the cursor moves to the next line.
Out of the Box Operations
Pre-Set Schedule
The V-Green
TM
motor is programmed with a pre-set schedule that
complies with California Title 20 requirements. Only the clock setting
is required to enable the V-Green motor to operate at three different
speeds and durations using the pre-set schedule. The preset speeds
and schedule times are detailed in the table below.
q Observe all safety warnings and cautions
q Verify the user interface is plugged in
q Make certain the motor is properly wired (refer to Figure 1)
q Turn selector knob to SET CLOCK
q Set the Time and Date using the +, -, ←, → buttons
q Turn the Selector knob to RUN
NOTE: Must wait until “PRIME MODE” is complete to make changes
to OVERRIDE settings.
Setup #1
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Speed 3450 RPM 2600 RPM 1725 RPM
Start Time 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Stop Time 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 9:00 PM
1. SET CLOCK
a. Date and Time
2. STEP 1 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
3. STEP 2 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
4. STEP 3 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
5. SERVICE
a. Unit Serial Number
b. DC Cap Voltage
c. IGBT Temperature
d. PCB Temperature
e. Fault History (1,2,3,4)
f. Controller Software Version
g. Interface Software Version
6. SETUP
a. Freeze Protection
i. Enabled/Disabled
ii. Turn ON Temperature
b. Aux Load Setup
i. Minimum Turn On Speed
ii. Maximum Run Time
(in 24 hours)
c. Prime Conguration
i. Speed
ii. Time
d. Reset Factory Defaults
i. Yes/No
e. Set Contrast
7. RUN
a. Manual Override High
i. Speed and Duration
b. Manual Override Low
i. Speed and Duration
8. OFF
Quick Start Guide
(Using custom schedule)
Menu Structure
for Selector Knob Positions
q Observe all safety warnings
and cautions
q Make certain the motor is prop-
erly wired (refer to user manual)
q The green Power On LED
illuminates when the unit is
powered on
q Use the ← and → arrow
buttons to select menu areas
q Use the + and – to change
menu selection parameters
q Turn selector knob to SET
CLOCK
q Adjust the Time and Date
q Turn selector knob to Set
Schedule, Step 1.
q Set the Motor Speed, Start, and
Stop times for Step 1. Follow the
same procedure for Steps 2 and 3 .
q Turn selector knob to SETUP
(Use ← and → to scroll thru
SETUP items)
qEnable/disable freeze protection
qSet display screen contrast
qSet External Relay Speed and
Time
qSet Prime speed and duration
qReset factory defaults (Will
return settings to factory defaults)
q Turn selector knob to RUN

VARIABLE SPEED QUICK START GUIDE
Premium Efficiency Variable Speed Motor
Premium Efficiency means reduced energy
consumption and lower utility costs!
A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company
531 North Fourth Street
Tipp City, OH 45371
Customer Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
1011982-003 5/2011
Copyright © 2011 A. O. Smith Corporation
Distribution Services
1325 Heil Quaker Blvd.
LaVergne, TN 37086
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.pool-motors.com
v
User Interface Operation
Display Screen
LED Lights
Power On Light (Green)
Fault Light (Red)
Back Button
Navigation Buttons
Interface Selector Knob
Override Buttons






Navigation Overview
1. +, - increases/decreases selected value
2. ←, → navigates to adjustable value (digit)
3. (SET) accepts the current screen values
4. (BACK) returns to previous program setting and does NOT
accept current screen values
NOTE: The selector knob must be turned to RUN for the motor to
operate. When the user presses ← or → the cursor moves to the next
or previous position. If the cursor is at the end of a line when the user
presses the arrow, the cursor moves to the next line.
Out of the Box Operations
Pre-Set Schedule
The V-GreenTM motor is programmed with a pre-set schedule that
complies with California Title 20 requirements. Only the clock setting
is required to enable the V-Green motor to operate at three different
speeds and durations using the pre-set schedule. The preset speeds
and schedule times are detailed in the table below.
q Observe all safety warnings and cautions
q Verify the user interface is plugged in
q Make certain the motor is properly wired (refer to Figure 1)
q Turn selector knob to SET CLOCK
q Set the Time and Date using the +, -, ←, → buttons
q Turn the Selector knob to RUN
NOTE: Must wait until “PRIME MODE” is complete to make changes
to OVERRIDE settings.
Setup #1
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Speed 3450 RPM 2600 RPM 1725 RPM
Start Time 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Stop Time 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 9:00 PM
1. SET CLOCK
a. Date and Time
2. STEP 1 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
3. STEP 2 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
4. STEP 3 (Set Schedule)
a. Speed, Start Time, Stop Time
5. SERVICE
a. Unit Serial Number
b. DC Cap Voltage
c. IGBT Temperature
d. PCB Temperature
e. Fault History (1,2,3,4)
f. Controller Software Version
g. Interface Software Version
6. SETUP
a. Freeze Protection
i. Enabled/Disabled
ii. Turn ON Temperature
b. Aux Load Setup
i. Minimum Turn On Speed
ii. Maximum Run Time
(in 24 hours)
c. Prime Conguration
i. Speed
ii. Time
d. Reset Factory Defaults
i. Yes/No
e. Set Contrast
7. RUN
a. Manual Override High
i. Speed and Duration
b. Manual Override Low
i. Speed and Duration
8. OFF
Quick Start Guide
(Using custom schedule)
Menu Structure
for Selector Knob Positions
q Observe all safety warnings
and cautions
q Make certain the motor is prop-
erly wired (refer to user manual)
q The green Power On LED
illuminates when the unit is
powered on
q Use the ← and → arrow
buttons to select menu areas
q Use the + and – to change
menu selection parameters
q Turn selector knob to SET
CLOCK
q Adjust the Time and Date
q Turn selector knob to Set
Schedule, Step 1.
q Set the Motor Speed, Start, and
Stop times for Step 1. Follow the
same procedure for Steps 2 and 3 .
q Turn selector knob to SETUP
(Use ← and → to scroll thru
SETUP items)
qEnable/disable freeze protection
qSet display screen contrast
qSet External Relay Speed and
Time
qSet Prime speed and duration
qReset factory defaults (Will
return settings to factory defaults)
q Turn selector knob to RUN