Intermatic RC4G Manual

POOL/SPA CONTROL ACCESSORIES
INSTALLATION
& OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Model: RC4G Air Button
for Gunite / In-Wall Applications
This Air Button is especially suited for gunite/concrete
type construction and it is designed to slip-fit inside of
a schedule 40 PVC conduit. Because of its low profile,
it is the perfect choice for both the vertical and the
horizontal mounting arrangements. It will operate any
Intermatic relay type Air Control up to 100 feet away.
1. Make sure the distance between the Air Control and
Air Button is not over 100 feet.
2. Install PVC conduit between the Air Control and Air
Button, using sweep elbows or forming large radius
curves with heat gun.
3. At pool/spa side, make sure the conduit is the 1 inch
I.D., either rigid or the flexible type, and extends well
beyond the intended finished surface.
4. When the pool/spa deck work is complete, cut
conduit flush with finished surface. Try Air Button for
fit. Due to irregularities and variations in conduit I.D.
some sanding of I.D. may be required.
5. Pull 1/8 inch I.D. vinyl tubing between Air Control
and Air Button, allowing 6 to 10 extra inches at both
ends. Make sure the tubing is especially formulated
for such an application (we recommend using tubing
supplied by Intermatic), free of kinks, splices and
protected from chemicals and rough edges. Do
not allow water or other contaminants to enter
tubing.
6. Slide retaining nut over tube and firmly
press tube over air buttons connecting
nipple. Hand tighten nut over the threaded
portion of Air Button (see illustration
above).
7. Push excess tubing back into conduit
and press Air Button into conduit. Apply
small amount of silicone sealer around the
flange of Air Button and snap bezel over
flange. The use of permanent glue is not
recommended.
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Instructions
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Air Button would not operate 1. Loose air tube connection. Check connections.
equipment. (See also “Useful 2. Water in air tube. Blow out tube.
Information” on back). 3. Air Control is too far from Change Air Button to larger size.
Air Button.
4. Defective Air Button. Change out Air Button.
5. Defective control and/or Check out installation.
equipment.
6. No power to control. Turn breaker ON.
Bezel

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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--02214
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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.
List of Accessories and Applicable Products
Useful Information
This Air Button requires no service but other components of the system may, therefore a periodic check of
the entire system is advised.
The Air Control System consists of an air button, a pulse switch and a relay. The air button is connected
to the pulse switch by the air tube. By pressing on the air button at one end of the air tube, the increased
pressure will momentarily close the contacts of the pulse switch at the other end, thus electrically
energizing the coil of the relay. The relay turns ON or OFF the connected equipment. Water in air tube will
damage the pulse switch. Water can enter the tube through a faulty air button or by way of condensation.
In either case, it must be drained and the cause found and corrected. To reduce condensation, protect the
air hose from exposure to direct sun, ice or frequent temperature fluctuations.
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
RC4G Air Button for gunite construction - 100 ft. range
RC6F Air Button for gunite/fiberglass construction - 150 ft. range
RC117 Air tubing - 75 ft. long
RC127B Air tubing - 75 ft. long with RC4G Air Button
RC150 Air tubing - 500 ft. long
RC510 Tube coupler - 10 units