Allen Concepts Tightwatt 2 User manual

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I. Cautions / Warnings
II. Timer installation
III. Understanding TightWatt2 Cycles
IV. Quick Set-Up Steps
V. Manual Operation
VI. Troubleshooting / Cleaning
Warranty
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© 2007 Allen Concepts, Inc.
Last revised: 03/31/2008
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I Cautions & Warnings
IMPORTANT: READ IMMEDIATELY!
In order for your timer to function normally, it must be released from the in-store demo mode. With the 9V battery back-up installed or
connected to power, simultaneously press and hold both buttons for 5 seconds. Do not perform this procedure unless the front cover is
in place and there is no risk of electrical shock.
DANGER – ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow instructions may result in personal injury and/or death.
Read and understand instructions before installation. Retain these instructions.
The jack underneath the battery cover is for TightWatt brand accessories only.
Plugging anything else into this jack will void the warranty and may damage the device.
ATTENTION: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL YOUR TIGHTWATT®2 ENERGY-SAVING TIMER. FAILURE TO COMPLY
COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE! RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Thank you for purchasing a TightWatt®2 energy-saving timer. This timer has been specifically designed to keep
your pool looking beautiful year-round, while using a minimum amount of electricity. Our patent-pending technology automatically
varies your filter run-time with the seasons – to save you money! By using less energy, you’re also helping the environment.
General Safety Information:
WARNING: Disconnect all power before installing or servicing this timer or its connected loads.
1. Follow all local electrical and safety codes, National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
2. If the power disconnect point is out of sight, lock it in the “OFF” position and tag it to prevent unexpected application of power.
3. The timer case must be grounded if a metal case is used.
4. Do not exceed the maximum current carrying capacity of this time switch.
5. Always replace the top cover and Plexiglass® insulator before turning power “ON”.
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6. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
The TightWatt timer contains a safety feature which allows the relays to remain in an open state. This is useful for situations when you
want to be sure that the pump motor will not turn on automatically. To open the relays, press both buttons on the front panel at the
same time, and “Relays Open” should appear on the screen (see image at left). As long as this message is
on the display, the relays will be in an open state. Automatic cycles will not begin while the timer is in the
“Relays Open” state. Press any button to return to the normal mode of operation.
The “Relays Open” mode will open the relays. However, the line connections are still energized, and load
connections may be energized dependent upon the wiring configuration. “Relays Open” is intended as a
method to force the pump to an off state, it is by no means a guarantee that circuits are not energized.
II Installation
WARNING: This product must be installed in an adequate enclosure, suitable for the end-use environment. An adequate enclosure
must be provided if the device is provided without one. A) A switch or circuit-breaker shall be included in the building installations;
B) it shall be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the OPERATOR; C) it shall be marked as the
disconnecting device for the equipment. DISCONNECT THE POWER TO THE TIMER AND THE LOADS BEFORE INSTALLING.
The TightWatt timer has
been designed to meet
the following environmental conditions:
Pollution degree 2; Installation Category
II; Altitude 2000m; Humidity 5-95%
non-condensing; Temperature
0 degrees C to 40 degrees C.
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Installation:
1. Mounting the enclosure. If the enclosure is already mounted, proceed to step 2.
Mount the timer in the desired location using the mounting holes provided. Mount
timer at eye level, if possible, providing room left of the enclosure for the cover to
swing open fully.
2. Enclosure access should be controlled. It is recommended that it be locked and
not be accessible by children.
3. If desired, install the 9V battery back-up at this time. This will allow the clock to
maintain the correct time and date should a loss of power occur. Replace the 9V
battery back-up cover after installing the battery.
4. Installing the timer in the enclosure. Slide the timer into the enclosure with the top of the timer tilted slightly forward. After it comes
to rest on the guides, push the top back so that it latches on the spring latch (see images to the left).
5. Remove the top cover of the timer by
removing the two screws which affix it to the
base.
6. Strip the supply and load wires by removing
1/2 inch of insulation. DO NOT USE ALUMINUM
WIRE. Insert the wire ends under the proper
terminal plates and tighten the screws firmly.
Ensure that supply and load wires are sized
according to local electrical codes, National
Electrical Code (NEC), and Canadian Electrical
Code (CEC).
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7. Instructions for protecting earthing. The load ground must be connected to the incoming power ground to prevent a shock hazard in
the connected load (in the event of a fault). All grounding wires must be sized according to the applicable electrical codes in order to
handle the fault current. If using a metal enclosure, be sure that the enclosure itself is grounded.
8. Push wires toward the back of enclosure, so they will not interfere with the installation of the Plexiglass® insulator
(see images below).
9. If using a smaller sized enclosure, it will be necessary to snap the Plexiglass® insulator along the scratch line for proper fit. With
safety glasses on, simply place the line along a table edge, hold firmly in place and apply pressure to the overhanging section of
Plexiglass® until it snaps apart (see images below).
10. Attach the Plexiglass® insulator to the TightWatt unit using
the screw provided.
11. After the TightWatt timer is installed, with the 9V battery
cover in place, and Plexiglass® insulator in place, apply power
to the timer by turning on the circuit breaker.
Incorrect Correct
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III Understanding TightWatt2 Cycles
The TightWatt2 supports up to two start times per day. When the current time reaches a designated start time, a cycle will begin (unless
a cycle is already running).
Cycle Start End | Start Cycle End |
|---- High Speed duration ---------|----------------- Low Speed duration ---------------------------|
|---- Auxiliary duration ---|
At the cycle start time, the high speed pump and auxiliary pump will begin to run. After the high-speed portion of the cycle is complete,
the low-speed portion of the cycle will begin. The cycle is complete when the low-speed portion of the cycle finishes. It should be
understood that the high-speed duration is a value between “Summer Hi” and “Winter Hi” and is dependent upon the time of the year.
Similarly, the low-speed duration is a value between “Summer Low” and “Winter Low” and is dependent up on the time of the year.
The auxiliary run time is a fixed amount and does not vary throughout the year.
Theory of operation: At the cycle start time, the high-speed and auxiliary pump are running to achieve maximum surface cleaning of
the pool. After the pool surfaces have been cleaned and increased the amount of particulates in the pool water, a longer (ultra-efficient)
low-speed cycle runs to remove the particles from the pool water and capture them in the filter media (for a beautiful pool). This
method of cleaning extends the life of your pool equipment and can achieve excellent results - at a minimum cost. The high-speed and
auxiliary run time should be kept to a minimum and most of the water filtration should be done on low-speed to keep your pool looking
great and to keep more money in your wallet!
Mode settings:
The TightWatt2 offers two different operational modes:
Standard: The TightWatt2 controls a primary and auxiliary pump, with the primary pump being either single- or two-speed.
Fireman: This mode allows the TightWatt2 to control a primary pump (either single- or two-speed) and the auxiliary relay provides a
control signal for a heater, commonly called a “fireman’s switch”. When the TightWatt2 is operating in this mode, it will turn the heater
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off 10 minutes before the high-speed primary pump shuts off. If the duration of the high-speed cycle is less than 20 minutes, the heater
will not turn on at all.
Mode selection:
With the display in its normal mode (time and date displayed), press both buttons at the same time. You should see the following:
Next, press and hold the “Set/Enter” button.
After five seconds, the mode selection menu will appear: Mode: standard
Press the “Change” button to toggle between the “standard” and “fireman” modes. Press “Enter” when you have made your selection.
IV Quick Set-Up Steps for Standard Operation: Setting your year-long run schedule.
Step 1 | Set the current time: Press the “Set” button. Display will resemble image at left. Use the
“Change” button to change the blinking value and the “Enter” button to advance to the next field. Use
this procedure to set the current time.
Step 2 | Setting the current date: After the current time has been set, the display will resemble image at
left. Use the “Change” and “Enter” buttons to set the current date.
Step 3 | Set the number of cycles per day: Use the “Change” and “Enter” buttons to select how many
filter cycles you want to run per day (maximum of 2).
Step 4a | Set the 1st start time: This is the time your pump will turn on each day. A full pump cycle will run
each day beginning at the designated start time.
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Step 4b | Set the 2nd start time (optional): This is the time your pump will run the second daily cycle (if 2 start-times were selected in
option 3). A full pump cycle will run at each of the designated start times.
Step 5 | Setting the summer high run time: After your start time(s) have been set, you’ll be prompted to
set your “Summer Hi” run time. This is the amount of time that the primary pump will run on high-speed
mode at the beginning of each cycle during the summer months.
Step 6 | Setting the summer low run time: After the “Summer Hi” has been set, you’ll be prompted to set
your “Summer Low” run time. This is the amount of time that the primary pump will run on low-speed
during the summer months. The low-speed will run after the high-speed portion of the cycle is complete.
Set this value to 0:00 if you do not have a two-speed primary pump.
Step 7 | Setting the winter high run time: After the “Summer Low” has been set, you’ll be prompted to set
your “Winter Hi” run time. This is the amount of time that the primary pump will run on high-speed mode
at the beginning of each cycle during the cold winter months.
Step 8 | Setting the winter low run time: After the “Winter Hi” has been set, you’ll be prompted to set
your “Winter Low” run time. This is the amount of time that the primary pump will run on low-speed
during the winter months. The low-speed will run after the high-speed portion of the cycle is complete. If
you set the “Summer Low” run time to 0:00, this menu option will not appear.
Skip Step 9 if you have placed the device in “fireman” mode.
Step 9 | Setting the auxiliary pump run time: Select the amount of time that you would like your auxiliary
pump to run each day. This run time will stay fixed throughout the year, so there is no need for a
“summer” and “winter” setting. The auxiliary pump will begin running at the beginning of a cycle. Set this
value to 0:00 if you do not have an auxiliary pump.
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Step 10 | Auxiliary Protect (Aux Protect) is a feature designed to prevent damage to booster pumps.
Selecting [Y] will cause a 2-minute delay between the primary pump turning on and the auxiliary pump
turning on. The booster pump will not run unless the primary pump is running. Selecting [N] will disable
the protection, and will cause the auxiliary pump to run with no dependencies on the primary pump.
Set-up complete: After the ‘Auxiliary Protect’ has been set, this display will show the current time and
date, and the colon between the hours and minutes should be blinking. This indicates that your timer is
in normal operating mode. Be sure to close and lock the enclosure when finished.
V Manual Operation: How to start and stop a manual cycle.
At times, it is necessary to run a manual cycle for your pool system, such as: when adding chemicals or to freshen up your pool after a
storm. To run a cycle at any time, press the On/Off button, and an abbreviated cycle menu will appear (see image to the left).
note: The Auxiliary (Au) option is not present when the device is in fireman mode.
This menu allows you to select time durations for a custom cycle in hour increments. Use the buttons to select High(Hi) Low(Lo) and
Auxiliary(Au) durations for your manual cycle. If no buttons are pressed for a few seconds, the menu will time out, and the cycle as
specified on the display will begin automatically. This allows one-touch operation of a manual cycle. If the ‘Enter’ button is pressed at
the Auxiliary cycle(Au) duration, the cycle will begin immediately. For convenience, the cycle values are stored and become the default
values the next time a manual cycle is run.
Standard mode: Example: Hi 2 hours | Low 4 hours Auxiliary 2 hours | Current Time: 10:20 AM
10:20 AM 12:20 PM 4:20 PM
Primary pump |-------2 hours @ High speed--------|------------4 hours @ Low Speed -----------------|
Auxiliary pump |------------2 hours ----------------|
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Fireman mode: Example: Hi 2 hours | Low 4 hours | Current Time: 10:20 AM
10:20 AM 12:20 PM 4:20 PM
Primary pump |-------2 hours @ High speed--------|------------4 hours @ Low Speed -----------------|
Fireman’s switch |-------1 hour, 50 minutes---------|
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Stopping a cycle:
If a cycle is in progress (as indicated by the animated pump icon), pressing the on/off button will stop the cycle which is currently in
progress. The next cycle time will start automatically at its designated start time. The on/off button will stop the cycle whether the cycle
was manual or automatic.
VI Troubleshooting & Cleaning
If you want to turn your pool
pump off, simply press the
“On/Off” button, and it
will turn off. The “On/Off”
button will terminate a
manual cycle, and will also
terminate an automatic
cycle. Be sure to close and
lock the enclosure when
finished.
*Have qualified electrical technician determine why there is a loss of power.
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There are no user-servicable parts inside. Refer all service inquiries to the factory.
Cleaning: Disconnect power at breaker. Wipe with a dry cloth only. Do not use any cleaning solutions as they may damage the display.
Damage to the display is not covered by the warranty. Be sure to close and lock the enclosure when finished.
VII Limited 3-Year Warranty:
If within three (3) years from date of purchase, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Allen Concepts,
Incorporated will repair or replace, at its sole option, the unit free of charge. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is
not transferable.
The warranty does not apply to: (a) damage caused by accident, abuse, mishandling, dropping, natural disaster, or any negligent use;
(b) units which have been subject to unauthorized repair, taken apart, or otherwise modified; (c) units not used in accordance with the
direction; (d) damages exceeding the cost of the product. Some states do not allow a limitation of damages, so the foregoing limitation
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
The display backlight is warranted for one year. If the backlight fails, the device will still be functional.
ALLEN CONCEPTS INCORPORATED WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY MODIFIED TO EXIST ONLY AS CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY,
AND SHALL BE OF THE SAME DURATION AS THE WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE.
This warranty service is available by either (a) returning the product to the dealer from whom the unit was purchased, or (b) mailing
postage prepaid to:
Allen Concepts, Inc. | 3165 S Alma School Rd | Suite 29-215 | Chandler, AZ 85248

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