Aquacal TropiCal User manual

AquaCal AutoPilot
Quick Start Guide
LTM0000 REV 1

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SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Contacting AquaCal AutoPilot
Please have your model and serial numbers available when contacting your local authorized service partner
for questions, service, or parts. Contact AquaCal AutoPilot for a service partner in your area.
Web www.AquaCal.com
Phone [phone]
Hours 8-5 pm, Eastern M-F
Table 1 - Contacts
1.2 Additional Information
Please go online at www.AquaCal.com for additional information
regarding your equipment including:
lMaintenance Instructions (including winterizing)
lEquipment Specifications
lAdditional Troubleshooting
SECTION 2 - OPERATION
2.1 Control Panel
Figure 1 - Control Panel
The following information outlines the operation for a standard installation.
Control Buttons will operate differently for custom installations; such as a
heat pump connected to an external controller.
2.1.a Indicator Lights
Indicator Description
“Pool” Heat Pump is referencing the pool thermostat.
“Spa” Heat Pump is referencing the spa thermostat.
“Cooling” Indicates unit is cooling water.
Please note - the compressor must be operating before
this light will illuminate.
“Desired Temp” Indicates temperature set point is displayed. This is
displayed when “UP” or “DOWN” is selected.
“Water Temp” Indicates current water temperature.
“Heating” Indicates unit is heating the water.
Please note - the compressor must be operating before
this light will illuminate.
Table 2 - Indicator Lights

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2.1.b Buttons
Please note - Buttons are inactive if unit under external control.
Button Description
Display Lock Sliding your finger across the buttons from left to right
will disable the display lock.
“Pool / Spa” Select either the pool or the spa thermostat.
Up Arrow Increase temperature set point.
Down Arrow Decrease temperature set point.
“Mode” Select heat pump operating mode.
Table 3 - Control Buttons
2.1.c Display
Display Description
“000” Heat Pump is on and displaying current water
temperature.
“FLO” No water flow is detected. Circulation pump is off or
Heat Pump is not receiving correct water flow.
“OFF” Heat Pump has been turned off via the mode selector
button or the temperature set point has been lowered
below 45° F.
“888” Control program is initializing. This displays only as
power is applied to the heat pump. The program version
number will then be displayed.
“CFI” Select water temperature format (in either Celsius or
Fahrenheit).
“ULC” Enable heat pump lockout feature.
“ELC” Select password to lock keyboard.
“LOC” This is a Service Entry Point (not intended for use by
the owner). The[LOC] code permits service personal to
enter a factory code for access to adjustable calibration
and site dependent setup parameters. Service
adjustments are available to authorized installation and
service personnel, only.
Table 4 - LED Display