Intermatic RC2000 Series Manual

NEUTRAL
LOAD
L2
L2
LOAD
WHT
GRY
BLK
BLU
BRN
RED
YLW
BLOWER
PUMP
TIMER
OPTIONAL
FREEZE
240V SINGLE SPEED PUMP
240V BLOWER
240V FREEZE PROTECTION
L1
L2
BREAKER
IMPORTANT NEUTRAL WIRE MUST ALWAYS BE USED
NOTES:
1. Dot (•) indicates twist on wire connector.
2. If freeze protection is not required, permanently cap (twist on wire connector) brown lead.
This Air Switch is designed to control two separate
pieces of equipment with one air button. Without
electricity at the spa side, it can safely control a
pump and blower. Each press of the air button
will cycle between the sequences shown below.
When left in sequence one, the timer will operate
the pump at the times set for daily filtration. It also
has an input for freeze protection.
®INSTALLATION
OPERATION &
SERVICE MANUAL
FOUR FUNCTION AIR SWITCH WITH TIMER
Model: RC2343PT - Plastic Outdoor Enclosure Suitable for POOL/SPA Equipment Control
RATINGS: 20 A (R), 1 HP, 120 V, 60 Hz.; 20 A (R), 2 HP, 240 V, 60 Hz.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • IMPORTANT SAFTEY INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
WIRING DIAGRAMS RC2343PT
L1
BREAKER
NEUTRAL
LOAD
N
N
LOW
HIGH
WHT
GRY
BLK
BLU
BRN
RED
YLW
BLOWER
PUMP
TIMER
OPTIONAL
FREEZE
120V TWO SPEED PUMP
120V BLOWER
120V FREEZE PROTECTION
L1
BREAKER
NEUTRAL
LOAD
L2
L2
LOAD
WHT
GRY
BLK
BLU
BRN
RED
YLW
BLOWER
PUMP
TIMER
OPTIONAL
FREEZE
240V SINGLE SPEED PUMP
240V BLOWER
240V FREEZE PROTECTION
L2
L1
L2
BREAKER
L1
BREAKER
NEUTRAL
LOAD
N
N
LOAD
WHT
GRY
BLK
BLU
BRN
RED
YLW
BLOWER
PUMP
TIMER
OPTIONAL
FREEZE
120V SINGLE SPEED PUMP
120V BLOWER
120V FREEZE PROTECTION
LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty service is available by either (a) returning the product to the dealer from whom the unit was purchased or (b)
completing a warranty claim online at www.intermatic.com. This warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated, Customer
Service 1950 Innovation Way, Suite 300, Libertyville, IL 60048.
For warranty service go to: http://www.Intermatic.com or call 815-675-7000
Because of our commitment to continuing research and improvements, Intermatic Incorporated reserves the right to make changes,
without notice, in the specifications and material contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages, direct or consequential,
caused by reliance on the material presented.
INTERMATIC INCORPORATED, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
158--02178 4
RC2000 SERIES
AIR ACTUATED SPA CONTROLS
NEUTRAL
LOAD
L2
L2
LOW
HIGH
WHT
GRY
BLK
BLU
BRN
RED
YLW
BLOWER
PUMP
TIMER
OPTIONAL
FREEZE
240V TWO SPEED PUMP
240V BLOWER
240V FREEZE PROTECTION
L1
L2
BREAKER
BREAKER
L1
L1
BREAKER
NEUTRAL
LOAD
N
N
LOAD
WHT
GRY
BLK
BLU
BRN
RED
YLW
BLOWER
PUMP
TIMER
OPTIONAL
FREEZE
120V SINGLE SPEED PUMP
120V BLOWER
120V FREEZE PROTECTION
L1
BREAKER
NEUTRAL
LOAD
L2
L2
LOW
HIGH
WHT
GRY
BLK
BLU
BRN
RED
YLW
BLOWER
PUMP
TIMER
OPTIONAL
FREEZE
240V TWO SPEED PUMP
240V BLOWER
240V FREEZE PROTECTION
L2
L1
L2
BREAKER
BREAKER
L1
L1
BREAKER
NEUTRAL
LOAD
N
N
LOW
HIGH
WHT
GRY
BLK
BLU
BRN
RED
YLW
BLOWER
PUMP
TIMER
OPTIONAL
FREEZE
120V TWO SPEED PUMP
120V BLOWER
120V FREEZE PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT SEQUENCE
1 2 3 4
PUMP (SINGLE-SPEED) TIMER
ON/OFF ON ON OFF
PUMP (TWO-SPEED) TIMER
ON/OFF HIGH HIGH OFF
LOW
BLOWER OFF OFF ON ON
WARNING
• Electrical connections to this equipment must be accomplished by a qualified electrician in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and in accordance with all local codes.
• Disconnect power at the circuit breaker(s) or disconnect switch(es) before installing or servicing. More than one
circuit breaker or disconnect switch may be required to de-energize the equipment before servicing.
• For outdoor locations or wet locations (rain-tight), conduit hubs that comply with requirements of the UL514B
(standard for fitting conduit and outlet boxes) are to be used.
• Do NOT exceed maximum current carrying capacity.
• Reinstall wire terminal cover after wiring is complete.
• KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES when not servicing.
• The control panel is to be a minimum of 3 M. (in Canada) or 5 ft. (in USA) from the inside wall of the pool, spa, or
pond, unless separated from the body of water by a fence, wall or other permanent barrier that will make the unit
inaccessible to persons in the water.
• For grounding and bonding of this Control and the installation, refer to section 680 of the National Electrical Code.
Risk of Fire or Electric Shock
1

INSTALLATION - MODEL RC2343PT
1. Select the appropriate wiring diagram on Page 4
and prepare your installation layout. Make sure only
copper (solid or stranded) conductors are used,
properly sized and suitable for the installation. Each
equipment must have its own power disconnect and
must be grounded properly.
IMPORTANT: NEUTRAL MUST ALWAYS BE
CONNECTED TO THE WHITE LEAD OF THE
CONTROL.
2. Hang Air Switch on a flat vertical surface or other
support, using hardware suitable for the purpose.
Make sure the air button is within the range of the
Air Switch. NOTE: The optimum range of this Air
Switch is 100 feet. However, factors beyond control
of the manufacturer (like the size of the air pump,
the I.D. of the air hose, etc.) will determine the actual
distance between the mechanism and the air pump.
3. Prepare the necessary conduit runs, including one
for the air hose, terminate them at both ends and
pull-in the conductors as specified by the installation
layout.
4. Follow proper wiring diagram, make LINE, PUMP,
BLOWER and FREEZE PROTECTION (if applicable)
connections as shown. Make sure the installation is
securely grounded.
5. Make air hose connections. Remove compression
nut from Pulse Switch, feed air hose through
hole, connect hose to Pulse Switch and re-install
compression nut. Repeat procedure at Air Button
end of hose. Make sure connections are tight.
6. Check wiring, tightness of connections and
grounding. Close wiring compartment and test
installation.
7. Set timer, see instructions below.
OPERATION
2
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Pump will not operate or operates 1a. Air hose disconnected Check hose connections.
on low speed only. 1b. Defective air button Replace air button - see note 1.
1c. Water in air hose Blow-out air hose - see note 2.
1d. Defective pulse switch Replace pulse switch - see note 2.
1e. Defective relay Replace relay - see note 3.
1f. Air button is too far Install larger air button.
2. Pump will not turn off or operates 2a. Air hose disconnected Check hose connections.
on high speed only. 2b. Defective air button Replace air button - see note 1.
2c. Defective relay Replace relay - see note 3.
3. Pump turns on/off by itself. 3a. Defective pulse switch Replace pulse switch.
3b. Water in air hose Blow-out air hose - see note 2.
3c. Changing air pressure in air hose Reroute air hose.
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES
A Pneumatic Remote Control (Air Switch) consists of an air button (air pump, transmitter), a pulse switch (air Sensor,
receiver) and a relay (either alternate action or stepper). The air button is connected to the pulse switch by the air hose.
By pressing on the air button at one end of the air hose, the increased pressure will momentarily close the contacts of
the pulse switch at the other end of the air hose, thus energizing the coil of the relay. The relay turns ON or OFF the
connected equipment.
1. An air button with ruptured seal or bellows inside, will not produce sufficient air pressure to operate the momentary
air switch and could lead to total break down.
2. Water in air hose will damage the pulse switch and it is caused by a faulty air button (see note 1 above) or
condensation. In either case, it must be drained and the cause found and corrected. To reduce condensation,
3. A defective relay is either due to contact or coil failure. Contact failure is caused by over-load or cross wiring and coil
failure is caused by 240 volt connected across the 120 V coil or permanently applied 120 V. (The relay is designed
for intermittent duty only). Permanently applied 120 V could be the result of water in the air hose (see note 2 above)
or a spa cover placed over (and depressing) the air button. In any case, the cause must be found, corrected and the
relay replaced.
3
1. Insert ON (green) and OFF (red) trippers into
dial at desired ON and OFF times (Fig. 1).
Be sure trippers are firmly pressed against
dial surface and at least one space is left
between ON and OFF trippers (Fig. 2).
2. Turn dial clockwise one or more revolutions
until correct time of day is next to arrow in
center of dial (Fig. 3).
Manual Knob ON Tripper (Green)
OFF Tripper (Red)
1. The knob in the upper left corner of timer is for
operating the Filter pump manually when needed. By
turning it COUNTERCLOCKWISE, it will start or stop
the ltering/heating cycle ahead of the scheduled
start/stop time. Automatic operation will resume with
the next scheduled cycle.
2. Timer comes with two sets of trippers, allowing the
choice of two cycles per day. If only one cycle is
needed, the extra trippers may be stored on the dial
by placing SAME color trippers next to each other.
3. To suspend automatic operation, remove red and
green trippers from Dial and Store them in a convenient
place.
4. Additional trippers can be obtained by contacting an
Intermatic distributor or Intermatic Customer Service
at (815-675-7000 and asking for 156PB10398A tripper
kit (2 ON and 2 OFF trippers.)
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3