Intermatic P1353ME User manual

1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
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unit free of charge. This warranty applies only to the
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158PE11693
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTERMATIC
MULTIPURPOSE CONTROL
MECHANISM MODEL: P1353ME
ATTENTION
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTI G TO
I STALL YOUR I TERMATIC MULTIFU CTIO
CO TROL SWITCH. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
I STRUCTIO S COULD RESULT I PERSO AL
I JURY A D/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE! RETAI
FOR FUTURE REFERE CE.

Table of Contents
Page
TableOfContents .............................2
Introduction..................................3
Warning and General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Tips & Useful Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Step #1 Identify Connections & Voltage Selection . .6,7
Step #2 Installing The Shutter Bushing . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Step #3 Routing & Connecting Low Voltage
Accessories..................................9
Step # Snap In The Multipurpose Control . . . . . . . .10
Step #5 Installing Corrugated Tubing . . . . . . . . . .11,12
ModeTable .................................13
An Overview of the Multipurpose
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 ,15
Step #6 Ratings, Wiring Schematics
and Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 – 22
Rating for All Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Mode 1 (Aux1, Aux2, Aux3) ................17
Mode 2 (Pump High, Pump Low, Aux3) ..........18
Mode 3 (Filter Pump, Aux2, Clear Pump) .........19
Mode (Pump High, Pump Low, Cleaner Pump) .....20
Mode 5 (Pump, Aux3) ....................21
SettingtheMode ....................22
Step#7 Setting The Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Step#8 Setting The ON/OFF Times . . . . . . . . . . . .2 ,27
Step#9 Setting The Firemen Switch Time . . . . . . . . .28
Step#10 Setting The Freeze Temperature . . . . . . . . .29
Runtime Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 – 32
Firemen Switch Runtime Display . . . . . . .30
Freeze Control Runtime Display . . . . . . . .31
Cleaner Pump Runtime Display . . . . . . . . .32
SpecialFeatures .........................33–36
Setting the Countdown Timer . . . . . . . . . .33
Clearing all ON/OFF Events . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Viewing Revision Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Warranty ...................................36
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IINNTTRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN
The ntermatic Multipurpose 24-Hour Control is an easy
to program three-circuit mechanism capable of automati-
cally switching loads according to a preset daily schedule
and providing control over a variety of different applica-
tions. This control is designed to switch resistive loads
up to 17 amps, and can handle single phase motor loads
up to 17 Full Load Amps (FLA) for each individual circuit.
ts unique preprogrammed (MODE) selections allow you
to customize your control from the simplest of applica-
tions such as lighting, heating, or air conditioning, to the
more sophisticated pool or spa pump and light applica-
tions. ts extended features list such as the freeze con-
trol sensor or remote control allows you to add on those
features at anytime. Designed as a mechanism, the
ntermatic multipurpose control can be installed in any
existing ntermatic panel or rain tight enclosure in the
industry today. We are confident you will find this control
to perform to your high expectations, and continue to
watch for new innovations from ntermatic nc.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This Owners Manual is designed to demonstrate the
installation and operating procedure for the new
Multipurpose Çontrol into any Intermatic panel. If
your Intermatic panel is designed with the new low
voltage raceway, the corrugated tubing included
with this control is not required to be installed.
Simply use the raceway in place of the tubing for
all low voltage accessories.

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WARNING AND GENERAL
AFETY INFORMATION
WAR I G: Disconnect all power before installing or servicing this
control or its connected loads.
1. Follow all local electrical and safety codes, National
Electric Code (NEC), as well as Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA).
2. f 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 outdoor enclosure, in which the control is
installed, must be grounded.
4. Do not exceed the maximum current carrying
capacity of this control.
5. Always replace the plastic insulator covering the
terminals before turning power “ON”.
6. Strip the line and load wires by removing 1/2 inch of
insulation. DO NOT USE ALUM NUM W RE. nsert the
wire ends under the proper terminal plates and tighten
the screws firmly. Use AWG #10 through #18.
7. DO NOT TOUCH the circuit board components since
static discharge could damage these components.
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IN TALLATION TIP & U EFUL
INFORMATION
1. t’s important to review, and install, all the possible
low voltage accessories, (i.e. Firemen Switch, Remote
Control, Freeze Probe), prior to installing the Multi-
purpose Control into an ntermatic control center.
Refer to pages 6 and 7 for further accessory details.
2. Each section of this installation manual is designed
to be in the proper order of installation. t was designed
this way to make your installation as easy as possible.
Please follow each section carefully. Only skip sections
that do not pertain to your particular installation.
3. t is important to set the Source Voltage Selector
Jumper to the proper 120 VAC or 240 VAC position.
Failure to set switch in proper position may blow F1 fuse
and/or cause damage to circuit board voiding the manu-
factures warranty. Please refer to pages 6 and 7 for
jumper information.
4. The “ON/OFF” keys are provided for service opera-
tions and for circumstances where instantaneous
response is required. f the intent of this control is to
turn equipment on and off everyday at the same time,
programming individual events for each circuit will
ensure these functions take place.
5. n the case of a power outage, all programmed
events and parameters will stay in memory for 40 years.
The time of day will be maintained for a maximum of 8
hours. f the power outage exceeds the 8-hour time
limit, the clock will reset the time to 12 AM, and continue
to implement the programmed events based on the new
time of day. The new time will blink until changed.

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TEP #1
IDENTIFY LOW VOLTAGE ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
AND SET PROPER VOLTAGE SELECTION
Freeze Probe Connection – This connector is where you would connect the ntermatic Freeze Sensor
Part Number 178PA28A (optional). t needs to be installed in order for the freeze protection circuit and
programming to work. Power needs to be disconnected when connecting the freeze sensor. Only an
ntermatic sensor will work with this controller. Refer to Page 29 for programming information.
Heater Firemen Switch Connection – This connector is where you would connect the two
firemen switch wires that connect to the Pool/Spa heater. The installer supplies the wires and
connectors. The connectors should be female spade connectors crimped to insulated type
wire. This connection is a SPST contact, and simply switches the supplied
heater voltage. t does not supply voltage to the heater thermostat. Refer to Page 28 for
programming information.
Remote Control Connection – This connector is where you would connect the
ntermatic Remote Control Part Number 133PE1484A(optional). This control
allows you to remotely turn On or Off all three available circuits. t also
has status lights that indicate when a load is On, Off or delayed.
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Source Voltage Selector Jumper This jumper needs to be set to the
proper input voltage for the clock
circuitry. The factory default position
for this jumper is the 240 Volt position.
WAR I G
If voltage selector is in wrong position,
the F1 fuse will blow and you may
cause damage to circuit board voiding
the manufactures warranty.
CUT WIRES HERE A D USE WIRE UTS FOR
CO ECTI G FIREME SWITCH WIRES
FROM HEATER
f the input voltage for the clock is
120 Volts, this jumper needs to
be set to the 120 Volt position.
120 240V
120 240V
Figure #1
120/240V
Fuse

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TEP #3
ROUTE ACCESSORY WIRES AND
CONNECTORS INTO ENCLOSURE AND
CONNECT TO THEIR PROPER LOCATIONS
Installation Procedure
1. Push the Firemen Switch wires and/or the Freeze
Sensor Cable through the installed Shutter Bushing
and into the control center. Connect these accessories
to the back of the multipurpose control mechanism
(See Figure #1 for connector locations).
2. f you are installing a Remote Control Unit, pull the
Remote Control Cord from the Conduit and connect to
the back of the control mechanism.
Control Center
Remote Control Cable
Freeze Sensor Cable
Shutter Bushing
Firemen Switch Wires
Figure #3
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TEP #2
INSTALLING THE SHUTTER BUSHING
Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT NOTE
The shutter bushing needs to be installed if you
intend to connect the Firemen Switch and/or
Freeze Sensor accessories. If installing the Remote
Control accessory a separate conduit may be
required. The bushing would not be used for the
Remote Control accessory.
1. Find any available 3/4" knockout.
2. Remove the knockout, and install the shutter bushing.
Figure #2 Shutter Bushing
Control Center

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TEP #5
CUT & INSTALL TUBING OVER THE LOW
VOLTAGE ACCESSORY WIRES AND/OR CORDS
1. The installation of the corrugated tubing kit (part of
mechanism), Part Number 156PA12927A is necessary
in order to create a double barrier of insulation between
the low voltage accessory wires and high voltage line
and load wires.
2. Depending on your particular ntermatic Control
Center and low voltage accessories to be installed,
refer to the following three examples for installation tips
and useful information.
3. Secure the tubing using the cable ties and self-
adhesive retainers supplied with the tubing kit.
1. If enough tubing exists,
you can cut and install two
separate tubes, one for the
Firemen Switch and/or Freeze
Sensor, and one for the
Remote Control.
Example #1
Shutter Bushing
Retainer and Cable
Tie Location
Freeze Sensor
Cable
Firemen Switch
Wires
Remote Control
Cord & Conduit
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TEP #4
SNAP THE MULTIPURPOSE CONTROL
INTO THE INTERMATIC PANEL
IMPORTANT NOTE
Since you have easy access to the back of the
Multipurpose Control, make sure you properly set
the source voltage selector jumper to the voltage
(i.e. 120V or 240V), you intend to use for powering
the Multipurpose Control. This jumper is located on
the back of the control (See Figure #1 for location
and setting).
Installation Procedure
1. Rotate the Multipurpose Control mechanism until
the Tabs line up with the Slots. Slide the bottom half in
the Slots, and push the top half into the Bracket until
the mechanism snaps into the Bracket Slot.
Figure #4
Bracket
Tabs
Slots
Bracket Slot

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IMPORTANT NOTE
You should have now completed
installing the Intermatic Multipurpose
Control and available accessories. Prior
to wiring the equipment to the control,
you should read and understand Step
#6, which clearly defines the individual
circuit ratings, available mode settings
and their relative wiring diagrams.
Below is a quick reference Mode Table.
This will help you to quickly identify
each possible circuit output. Refer to
Step #6 for a more complete definition.
1 AUX (ANY DEV CE) AUX (ANY DEV CE) AUX (ANY DEV CE)
MODE TABLE
CCHHOOOOSSEE MMOODDEE 11 TTOO CCOONNTTRROOLL AANNYY TTHHRREEEE IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT CCIIRRCCUUIITT
C RCU T #1 C RCU T #2 C RCU T#3
2 AUX (ANY DEV CE)
TWO SPEED F LTER PUMP
H GH SPEED LOW SPEED
CCHHOOOOSSEE MMOODDEE 22 TTOO CCOONNTTRROOLL AA TTWWOO SSPPEEEEDD PPUUMMPP AANNDD OONNEE IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT CCIIRRCCUUIITT
5 AUX (ANY DEV CE)
AUX (ANY DEV CE)
CCHHOOOOSSEE MMOODDEE 55 TTOO CCOONNTTRROOLL TTWWOO IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT CCIIRRCCUUIITTSS WWHHEERREE OONNEE CCIIRRCCUUIITT
RREEQQUUIIRREESS BBOOTTHH LLEEGGSS TTOO BBEE DDIISSCCOONNNNEECCTTEEDD??
4 CLEANER PUMP
TWO SPEED F LTER PUMP
H GH SPEED LOW SPEED
CCHHOOOOSSEE MMOODDEE 44 TTOO CCOONNTTRROOLL AA TTWWOO SSPPEEEEDD PPUUMMPP WWIITTHH AA CCLLEEAANNEERR PPUUMMPP
3 AUX (ANY DEV CE) AUX (ANY DEV CE)
CCHHOOOOSSEE MMOODDEE 33 TTOO CCOONNTTRROOLL AA SSIINNGGLLEE SSPPEEEEDD PPUUMMPP WWIITTHH CCLLEEAANNEERR PPUUMMPP
AANNDD OONNEE IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT CCIIRRCCUUIITT
S NGLE SPEED
F LTER PUMP
LEG ONE (L1 or N) LEG TWO (L2 or L1)
MODE
SETT NG
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2. If the conduit for the Remote
Control Cord isn’t attached to the
control center, or if the Remote
Control is not installed, only one
corrugated tube is necessary.
3. If there is not enough tubing
left to run two separate tubes,
a splice connecting to the
adjacent tube is acceptable.
Example #2
Example #3
Shutter Bushing
Shutter Bushing
Conduit For Remote
Control Wire
Tube For Remote Control Cord
Tube For Firemen
Switch and/or Freeze
Control Wires
Freeze Sensor
Cable
Firemen Switch
Wires
Remote Control
Cord & Conduit
Retainer
Retainer

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MODE BUTTON
With a small tool, press and hold this button down for
5 seconds. Using the Up and Down arrow keys, you
can select the appropriate preprogrammed mode that
matches your particular pool or spa equipment pad
configuration. Hit the ENTER key when finished.
DI PLAY
ndicates time of day
and programming settings
during programming mode.
PROGRAM BUTTON
This button is used to enter
programming mode and access
different programming features
AN OVERVIEW OF THE MULTIPURPO E CONTROL PANEL
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ARROW BUTTON
These buttons are used to
increase or decrease pro-
gramming parameters when
in programming mode.
ON/OFF BUTTON
Turns on and
off circuit functions.
CIRCUIT 1,2, &3
These six terminals are where you wire your equipment
source voltage and equipment load lines. You can have
different source voltages for each circuit, depending on
your equipment requirements.
TIMER POWER
These two terminals are where you wire 120V or 240V
to power the multipurpose control. Be sure the jumper
on the back, matches the source voltage. See Pg. 6&7
ENTER BUTTON
This button is used to save pro-
gramming changes to memory
and exit programming mode.
Figure #5

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Defining & Wiring
Each Mode
Mode 1 – (Aux1, Aux2, Aux3) Each of the three single
pole circuits are defined generically, and can control any
load within each of its individual circuit ratings. All three
circuits act independent of each other.
120V or
240V load
120V or
240V source
120V or
240V source 120V or
240V source
120V or
240V load
120V or
240V load
TEP #6
MULTIPURPOSE CONTROL
RATINGS, WIRING AND SETTING THE MODE
IMPORTANT NOTE
There are five modes to choose from depending on
your pool or spa equipment pad configuration. Each
mode has specific programming, timing, and lockout
features that are designed to work with specific types
of pool or spa equipment. Mode setting is generally
done only once and usually during the initial installa-
tion. It is purposely difficult to enter the mode-chang-
ing program and should only be done by a Qualified
Installer. Be sure you fully understand each mode defi-
nitions and installation, prior to selecting the proper mode.
CLOCK SOURCE VOLTAGE: 120/240V AC, 50/60 Hz.
POWER CO SUMPTIO : 6W Max.
CO TACT CO FIGURATIO : SPST – each circuit
CO TACT RATI GS – EACH CIRCUIT, ALL MODES:
- 17A Resistive, 120/240V AC
- 17 FLA, 80 LRA 120/240V AC
- 5A Tungsten, 120/240V AC
- 5A Ballast, 120/240V AC
EVE TS PER CIRCUIT: 3 On/Off Events Per Circuit
MEMORY RETE TIO :
- 40 Year retention for all programmed settings
- 8-hour time retention
CLOCK CIRCUIT PROTECTIO :
- Fast acting type 5x20, 125 mA Fuse
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Contro Ratings and Individua Circuit Ratings

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Mode 3 – (Pump, Aux2, Cleaner Pump) Circuit one
and three are dedicated single pole outputs for a single
speed pump working with a pressure side cleaner
pump. Circuit three will never come on unless circuit
one is on for at least one minute, consistent with a
pressure side cleaner pump. Circuit two is a single
pole circuit for a generic load, independent of circuits
one and three.
120V or
240V Pump
Load
120V or
240V source
120V or
240V source 120V or
240V source
120V or
240V load
120V or
240V Cleaner
Pump Load
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Mode 2 – (Pump High, Pump Low, Aux3) Circuit one
and two are dedicated single pole outputs for a two-
speed pump load. Circuits one and two will never be
ON at the same time, consistent with a two-speed pump
application. Circuit three is single pole circuit for a
generic load, and independent of circuits one and two.
120V or
240V source
120V or 240V
Two Speed Pump
Common
120V or
240V source
120V or
240V load
Low
Speed
Line
High
Speed
Line