Pentair EASYTOUCH PL4 User manual

FOR POOL AND SPA
EASYTOUCH®PL4/PSL4 CONTROL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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USER’S GUIDE

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Contents
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................iii
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control Systems Kit Contents........................................................................v
Accessory Equipment Part Numbers.................................................................................................v
Technical Support..............................................................................................................................vi
Section 1 - EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control Systems Overview....................................................1
Features ...........................................................................................................................................1
Operating EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control Systems ...........................................................................1
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control Systems ............................................................................................1
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System Accessories .........................................................................2
EasyTouch EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System Power Center.....................................................3
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System Outdoor Control Panel (Controls).........................................4
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System Indoor Control Panel (Optional) ...........................................7
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System Wireless Controller (Optional)..............................................8
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System Wireless Controller Changing Battery/Features...................11
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System Outdoor Control Panel Operating Modes.............................13
Quick Start Spa and Pool Operations................................................................................................14
Heat your spa or pool (manual control).........................................................................................14
Adjust the water temperature settings...........................................................................................14
Schedule start and stop times for equipment................................................................................14
Schedules..........................................................................................................................................14
Heat your spa or pool....................................................................................................................15
Controlling Lights...............................................................................................................................16
Switch on lights manually and synchronize light colors.................................................................16
Schedule start and stop times for equipment....................................................................................16
Setting the Egg Time Feature (One time schedule) ......................................................................18
Section 2 - Setting up the EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control Systems............................................19
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Menus............................................................................................................20
Main Screen ......................................................................................................................................22
Feature Circuits Menu.......................................................................................................................23
Lights Menu.......................................................................................................................................23
The Color Swim and Color Set Lighting Features.........................................................................23
Setting up Lights................................................................................................................................24
Assign the Circuit Name and Function .........................................................................................24
Setting up lights.............................................................................................................................20
Setting up IntelliBrite Light Circuits................................................................................................25
Lights Menu.......................................................................................................................................25
Modes (IntelliBrite Color light shows, Color Swim, Color Set).......................................................25
Modes (Color Swim)......................................................................................................................25
Modes (Color Set) .........................................................................................................................25
Colors............................................................................................................................................26
Hold/Recall....................................................................................................................................26
All On / All Off (Lights Menu) .........................................................................................................26
Sync................................................................................................................................................26
Setting up SAM, SAL, PG2000, Color Wheel Lights.........................................................................27
Cong ............................................................................................................................................27
Setting up MagicStream Laminars ....................................................................................................28
Heat Menu.........................................................................................................................................30
Pool Temp/Src...............................................................................................................................30
Spa Temp/Src................................................................................................................................30
Delay Cancel Menu...........................................................................................................................31
Schedules Menu................................................................................................................................32
Using the Schedule menu to program your spa or pool................................................................32
Using the Egg Timer (countdown) Feature....................................................................................33
Settings Menu: Clock.........................................................................................................................34
Settings Menu: IntelliFlo Pump (IntelliPro) ........................................................................................34

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Settings Menu: IntelliFlo VS .............................................................................................................34
Settings Menu: IntelliChlor.................................................................................................................38
Settings Menu: IntelliChem................................................................................................................39
Settings Menu: Heat Pump COM (UltraTemp) ..................................................................................41
Settings Menu: Circuit Names...........................................................................................................42
Hi-Temp/Lo-Temp Controls for Single Body System .....................................................................42
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Circuit Names (Complete List).......................................................................43
Settings Menu: Circuit Functions.......................................................................................................44
Freeze Protection..........................................................................................................................44
Preset Circuit Function Names (Complete List) ............................................................................45
Settings Menu: Custom Names.........................................................................................................46
Settings Menu: Valves.......................................................................................................................46
Settings Menu: 2-Speed Pump..........................................................................................................47
Settings Menu: Solar.........................................................................................................................47
Settings Menu: Delays.......................................................................................................................48
Settings Menu: F° / C° (Fahrenheit/Celsius) .....................................................................................49
Settings Menu: iS4 Spa-Side Remote Controller ..............................................................................49
Settings Menu: QuickTouch (QT4) Wireless Controller.....................................................................50
Settings Menu: Man Heat (Off/On) Manual Heat...............................................................................51
Settings Menu: Calibration ................................................................................................................51
Settings Menu: Erase EEPROM (Erase System Memory)................................................................52
Settings Menu: Set Password ...........................................................................................................52
Settings Menu: Wireless Addr ...........................................................................................................53
Settings Menu: Backlight (Wireless Controller).................................................................................53
Settings Menu: Power Save (Wireless Controller) ............................................................................54
Spa Side [Off/On] ..............................................................................................................................54
Diagnostics Menu: Software Rev ......................................................................................................55
Diagnostics Menu: Bootloader Rev...................................................................................................55
Diagnostics Menu: Self Test..............................................................................................................55
Diagnostics Menu: Chlorinator ..........................................................................................................56
Diagnostics Menu: Water Temp.........................................................................................................56
Diagnostics Menu: Solar Temp..........................................................................................................56
Diagnostics Menu: Air Temp..............................................................................................................57
Diagnostics Menu: Cir Name: [Off/On] .............................................................................................57
Diagnostics Menu: Reset System .....................................................................................................57
Diagnostics Menu: Flash Update.......................................................................................................57
System Wiring Diagram.....................................................................................................................58
Section 3 - Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................59
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)...............................................................................................59
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System Error Messages ...............................................................59
Self Test Error Codes ................................................................................................................60
Error Code Table ......................................................................................................................60
IntelliChlor Salt Chlorinator Error Messages .................................................................................61
System Problem Diagnosis (iS4, QT4)..........................................................................................62
First Time System Start-Up ...........................................................................................................65
Check Electronics......................................................................................................................65
System Test...............................................................................................................................65
Testing theAuxiliary Relays...........................................................................................................65
Setting up the EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System wireless control panel for the rst time......66
Synchronizing control panels.........................................................................................................67
Wiring UltraTemp Heat Pump to EasyTouch PL4/PSL4....................................................................67
Glossary...........................................................................................................................................68

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST READTHESE WARNINGS AND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGTHIS PRODUCT.This Guide provides installation and operation instructions
for the product. Consult PentairWater Pool and Spa Inc. (“Pentair”) with any questions regarding this prod-
uct.This product is intended for use in swimming pool applications only.
Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and operation of public pools and spas, and the
construction of residential pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many of which directly regulate
the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and health codes for more information.
Attention User: This Guide contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this product. Please retain it for
future reference.
Before installing this product, read and follow all safety warning notices and instructions which are included. Failure to follow safety warnings
and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call [phone] for additional free copies of these instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: This Installation Guide (“Guide”) contains
important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product.This Guide should be
given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.
Two Speed Pump Controls Notice (Title 20 Compliance) Please read the following important Safety
Instructions (See page 47 for pump speed setup) When using two-speed pumps manufactured on or
after January 1, 2008, the pump’s default circulation speed MUST be set to the LOWEST SPEED, with a
high speed override capability being for a temporary period not to exceed one normal cycle, or two hours,
whichever is less.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely
supervised at all times.
Control System is intended to control heaters with built-in high limit circuits ONLY.Failure to do so
may cause property damage or personal injury.
Do not use this product to control an automatic pool cover. Swimmers may become entrapped
underneath the cover.
Except for listed spa-side remote controls, install a minimum of five (5) feet (1.52 m) from the inside
wall of the pool and spa.
Water temperature in excess of 100° F (37.7° C) may be hazardous to your health. Prolonged
immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal
temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above normal body temperature of 98.6°
F (37° C.). Effects of hyperthermia include: (1) Unawareness of impending danger. (2) Failure to
perceive heat. (3) Failure to recognize the need to leave the spa. (4) Physical inability to exit the spa.
(5) Fetal damage in pregnant women. (6) Unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning.The use
of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and
A pool or spa pump must be installed by a qualified pool and spa service professional in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation
may create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers,
or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs
and spas.This product is intended to control heaters with built-in high limit circuits ONLY. Failure to
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General Installation Information
1. All work must be performed by a licensed electrician, and must conform to all national, state, and
local codes.
2. Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.
3. If this system is used to control underwater lighting fixtures, a ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) must
be provided for these fixtures. Conductors on the load side of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter
shall not occupy conduit, junction boxes or enclosures containing other conductors unless such
conductors are also protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter. Refer to local codes for details.
4. A terminal bar stamped is located inside the supply terminal box.To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply
service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying
this equipment (no smaller than 12 AWG or 3.3 mm). The bonding lug(s) provided on this unit
are intended to connect a minimum of one No. 8 AWG for US installation and two No. 6 AWG for
Canadian installations solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal
enclosures or electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the unit.
5. The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open
all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with in accordance with the National Electrical Code
(NEC), NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1. All applicable local installation
codes and ordinances must also be adhered to. The disconnecting means must be readily
accessible to the tub occupant but installed at least five (5) feet (1.52 m) from the inside wall of the
pool.
6. GAS HEATER: This automation control system is designed to supply high voltage (120 VAC / 240
VAC) to a gas heater and override the thermostat in the heater’s control circuit. This automation
control system is intended to control gas heaters with a high temperature limit switch(s) safety
circuit.
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For information about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, contact the Consumer Product Safety
Commission at [phone] or visit www.cpsc.gov.
NOTE: Always turn off all power to the pool pump before installing the main drain cover or working on any
suction outlet.

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FCC Standard - 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247).This version is limited to chapter 1 to
chapter 11 by specified firmware controlled in the U.S.A.
Instruction to user - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris
connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Note: In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this
equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to
radio and TV reception.The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without
the approval of the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canada - Industry Canada (IC) Regulatory Notice: -This device complies with RSS210 of Industry
Canada. (1999).
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type
and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.To reduce potential
radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.This
device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une
antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans
le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir
le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse
pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante. Le présent appareil est
conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur
de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
RF Exposure Requirements: The antenna(s) used for this device must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 7.0 inches (20 cm) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter. L’antenne (s) utilisé pour cet appareil doit être installé pour fournir une
distance de séparation d’au moins (20 cm) à partir de toutes les personnes et ne doit pas être co-localisés ou
fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur.
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control Systems Model Part Numbers
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System Model Part Numbers
522352 PL4 - Single Body / Base System (no Indoor Control Panel, no actuators)
522353 PL4 - Single Body / ScreenLogic®Bundle (no Indoor Control Panel, no actuators)
522354 PSL4 - Pool/Spa / Base System (no Indoor Control Panel, two actuators)
522355 PSL4 - Pool/Spa / ScreenLogic®Bundle (no Indoor Control Panel, two actuators)
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control Systems Model Part Numbers (Canada)
522352 PL4 - Single Body / Base System (no Indoor Control Panel, no actuators)
522353 PL4 - Single Body / ScreenLogic®Bundle (no Indoor Control Panel, no actuators)
522354 PSL4 - Pool/Spa / Base System (no Indoor Control Panel, two actuators)
522355 PSL4 - Pool/Spa / ScreenLogic Bundle (no Indoor Control Panel, two actuators)
520911 IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator IC20 cell (Canada)
520912 IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator IC40 cell (Canada)
EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control System Kit Contents
The following items are included in the EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control System kit.The optional
IntelliChlor®Salt Chlorine Generator with separate Power Supply may also include the kit.
• EasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlPanel(mountedinthePowerCenter)
• EasyTouchPL4/PSL4PowerCenterenclosure
• Twomotorizedvalveactuators(CVA-24TP/N263045)-(PSL4EasyTouchControlSystem
Shared body of water only)
• Watersensorwith25footcable,o-ringandhoseclamp(P/N520272)
• Airsensorwith25footcable(P/N520272)
• EasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemUser’sGuide(P/N522461)-thismanual
Optional Equipment
• IntelliChlorSaltChlorineGenerator-modelIC20(P/N520554),IC40(P/N520555)
• IntelliChem®no-pump (P/N 521357), one-pump (P/N 521356), two-pump (P/N 521355)
• IntelliChlorSaltChlorineGeneratorUser’sGuide(P/N520589)
• EasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemPowerCenterInstallationGuide(P/N522460)
EasyTouch Control System PL4/PSL4 Accessory Equipment
iS4 Spa-Side Remote, 4 circuits (P/N 520094)
QuickTouch®II four-function wireless remote kit with transceiver assembly (P/N 521245)
IntelliChem® Controller (P/N 521356)
IntelliChlor®Chlorine Generator Acid Cleaning Kit (P/N 520670)
IntelliChlor Salt Chlorinator Spacer pass-through cell for new pool start-up (P/N 520588)

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Section 1
EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control Systems Overview
Features
• FourSchedules/Programs
• AdjustableEggtimerforeasysystemscheduling
• TwoFeatureCircuits
• IntelliFlo®VSpumpsupport-Supportsuptofour
(4)speedcontrol
• iS4andQuickTouch®IIWirelessController
Support
• SupportsuptothreeIntelliBrite®LEDColorlights
• Valves:Intake/ReturnplusA&Bvalvecircuits
• CustomCircuitnaming
• ScreenLogic2®Interfacesupport
• IndoorControlPanel,WirelessHand-Held
Remote,OutdoorControlPanel
• IntelliChem®Controllersupport
• IntelliChlor®SaltChlorineGeneratorsupport
(usingexternalIntelliChlorPowerCenter)
Operating EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System
TheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemisdesignedtoautomaticallycontrolyourpoolandspaequipment,
lightsandotheroptionalequipment.Formaintenanceandservicepurposes,usetheMODEbutton,located
ontheoutdoorcontrolpaneltomanualcontrolofallpoolandspaoperations.Formoreinformation,see
page13.TheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemmenufeaturesletyoucreatecustomizedschedulesfor
yourpoolandspaequipment,heattemperatures,andchlorinationsettingstoswitchonandoffatasetday
andtime.Scheduledautomaticoperationscanbeperformedateithertheoutdoorcontrolpanel,theoptional
indoorcontrolpanelandwirelesscontrolpanel.Formenuoptions,seepage20.
• Spa,ManualHeatFunction
• SpaSideControlEnable/Disable
• SolarHeatingOption/Support
• HeatPumpSupport:RS485Support,
HeatPumpCoolingSupport.
• SafetyandFunctionalDelay(s)
andCancelSystemsDelays
• RealTimeClock
• AssignableCircuitNamesandCustom
CircuitNames
• SpecialCircuitTypes/Function
• TwoSpeedPumpSupport
• English/MetricSupport
• SensorCalibration
• PasswordProtection
EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control Systems Overview
WelcometotheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystems-Nowatyourngertips,youcanautomaticallycontrol
allofyourpoolandspadailyoperationsandoptionalequipmenttheeasyway.
SystemConguration
• PoolLite4Circuit(PL4-Fourcircuit,poolonlysystem)
• PoolandSpaLite4Circuit(PSL4-Fourcircuit,poolandspasharedequipmentsystem)
TheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4controlsystemsprovidesthree(3)auxiliaryrelaycircuitstooperateyourpoollter
pumpanduptothree(3)lights.Thecontrolsystemisfactoryconguredtooperateasa“shared”equipment
systemora“singlebody”system.
TheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemscancontrolhighvoltage(120VAC/240VAC)equipment,
automaticvalveactuators,pumps,lighting,aconventionalheaterorasolarheatingsystem,heatpump,and
theoptionalIntelliChlor®SaltChlorineGeneratorandIntelliChem®WaterChemistryController.
PoolandspaserviceoperationscanbemanuallycontrolledfromtheOutdoorControlPanellocatedinthe
PowerCenteratthepoolequipmentpad.
AlsoavailablearetheoptionalIndoorControlPanel,WirelessController,iS4Spa-SideRemote,andthe
QuickTouch®IIWirelessControllerforcompletecontrolofpoolandspaoperationsfrominsideyouhomeor
outsidearoundyourpoolarea.

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IntelliChlor®Salt Chlorine Generator - (optional)
TheoptionalIntelliChlorSaltChlorineGeneratorsystemallowstheEasyTouch
PL4/PSL4ControlSystemsystemtoautomaticallycontrolwatersanitizationby
usingalowconcentrationofsalt(sodiumchloride)inthepoolandspawater.
IntelliChlorautomaticallyconvertsthesaltintofreechlorinewhicheliminate
bacteriaandalgaeinthepoolandspawater.Thechlorinewillthenrevertbackto
sodiumchlorideafterkillingthebacteria.Theoutcomeofthiscontinuouscycle,
practicallyeliminatestheneedtousesanitizingchemicalsinthepool/spawater.
IntelliChlormodelIC20(P/N520554/520556)isdesignedforswimmingpoolsupto
20,000U.S.gallons(75,000liters).ModelIC40(P/N520555/520556)isdesigned
forswimmingpoolsupto40,000U.S.gallons(151,000liters).
IntelliChem®Chemical Controller (optional)
TheoptionalIntelliChem®ControllerisapHandORPsensingdevicethat
dispensescorrectamountofchlorineorbromine,muriaticacidorCO2gas.
IntelliChemprovidescontinualanalysisofyourswimmingpoolwatersanitation
andpHlevels,providingreal-timestatusinformationtodispensetheproper
amountofmuriaticacid(pHreducer)andchlorineorbromineforthecorrect
sanitizationandpHbalance.IntelliChemControlleroperateswithorwithouta
saltchlorinegeneratortoprovideaself-replenishingsupplyofchlorinegenerated
fromsalt.IntelliChemControllercanalsoconnecttocarbondioxide(CO2)liquid
gastankstolowerpHinyourswimmingpoolwater.WhenCO2dissolvesinto
wateritproducesweakneutralbicarbonatesaltswhichreducespH.CO2is
environmentallyfriendlyandproducesnosecondarypollutionintothetreated
waterbysaltssuchaschloridesorsulfates.IntelliChemalsosupportsIntelliChlor®
SaltChlorineGeneratortohelpmanageyourpoolwatersanitizerlevels.
Indoor Control Panel (optional)
TheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4IndoorControlPanelprovidesyouwithonetouch
automaticcontrolforallofyourpoolandspadailyoperationsfrominsideyour
home.TheindoorcontrolpanelisconnectedtothePowerCenterenclosure.
iS4 Spa-Side Remote (optional)
TheiS4Spa-Sideremotecontrollerisadouble-insulated,waterproofdevice
thatisUL(1563)listedforinstallationatthewater’sedge.Installedabove
thewaterlineofthespawall,orinthedeckwithinarm’sreachofaspa
occupant.TheiS4cancontrolfourcircuitsfromthe
spalocation.Usedforactivatingspacirculationandanythreeauxiliary
piecesofequipment(suchaslights,jetpump,airblower,etc.).Thered
statusLEDindicatorglowssteadywheninSpamodeandasheswhilethe
spaisheating.FormoreaboutassigningcircuitstotheiS4buttons,refer
to“SettingsMenu:iS4Spa-SideRemotecontroller,”onpage50.Thereare
twoinstallationchoicesasshown.
QuickTouch®II Wireless Controller (optional)
TheoptionalhandheldQuickTouch®IIWirelessControllercancontroluptofour
pool/spacircuits.Eachofthefourfunctionsontheremotehasanonandanoff
button.Formoreinformation,seepage50.
QuickTouchIIWirelessRemote
(P/N521245)
Wireless Control Panel (optional)
TheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemWirelessControllerprovidescomplete
controlofpoolandspaoperationsfrominsideyouhomeoroutsidearoundyour
poolarea.Formoreinformation,seepage55and65.
EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control System Accessories
IntelliChlorSaltChlorineGenerator
IntelliChemChemicalController
iS4Spa-SideRemote
(P/N521885)Optional

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EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control System Power Center
•Pumps
Filter,Cleaner,SpaJet,
 1.5HP120VAC
 3HP277VAC
 20FLA/120LRA,
120VAC
 17FLA/102LRA,
277VAC
• Relays
25AMP,277VAC
•Pool/Spa Lights
1.5KW120VAC
Tungsten
4.8KW240VAC
Tungsten
20AMP,277VACBallast
• Pool/Spa Valve
Suctionandreturn.
24VACvalveactuator,
sharedequipmentonly
• Auxiliary Valves
(Qty.2)AandB
• Heater
Gasorelectric
• Heat Pump
(UltraTemp®)
Heatingorcooling
• IntelliFlo®Pumps:
VS Pump P/N011018
TemperatureSensors
(Water,AirandSolar)
ElectricHeater-Connects
toplugJ16onEasyTouch
PL4/PSL4ControlSystem
circuitboard
IndoorControlPanel
(3AUXcircuits)
(P/N522465)Optional
LowVoltage(DC)
circuitbreakers
EasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystem
OutdoorControlPanel(notshown)
ConnectstoOutdoorControl
PanelRS-485COMport,located
onEasyTouchPL4/PSL4Control
SystemPowerCentermaincircuit
board
Wireless Controller
(3 AUX circuits)
(P/N 522464) Optional
• IntelliChlor®SaltChlorineGenerator(with
separatePowerCenter):
• IC20P/N520554520556
• IC40P/N520555/520556(seepage26)
• IntelliChem®Controller:P/N521357(no
pump),P/N521356(onepump),P/N
521355(twopump).Seepage39.
QuickTouch®II
WirelessRemote
(P/N521245)Optional
iS4Spa-SideRemote
(P/N521885)Optional
Pantone Colors:
429 Buttons
431 Background
SHOWN WITH 1
SERIAL COM PORT
EXPANSION
CIRCUIT BOARD
(OPTION)
P/N 520818
EasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemPowerCenter
(Frontpanelandoutdoorcontrolpanelnotshown)
QuickTouch®II
WirelessController
TransceiverAntenna

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EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control Systems Outdoor Control Panel
Youcanfullyautomateyourpool,spa,andlightingoperationsfromtheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystems
OutdoorControlPanelorfromtheoptionalIndoorControlPanelandWirelessController.Formaintenanceand
servicepurposes,usingthe“Mode”button,thesystemcanbeswitchedfrom“Auto”mode(normaloperating
mode)to“Service”modeformanualoperationandservicepurposes.Usingtheoutdoorcontrolpanelbuttons
youcanmanuallyoverrideanyautomaticsettings.Formoreinformation,seepage13.
FromtheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemsmenuyoucreatecustomizedschedulesforyourpoolandspa
equipment,heattemperatures,andchlorinationsettingstoswitchonandoffatasetdayandtime.Scheduled
automaticoperationscanbeperformedateithertheoutdoorcontrolpanel,theoptionalindoorcontrolpaneland
wirelesscontrolpanel.Formenuoptions,referto“EasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemsMenus,”onpage20.
Thefollowingdescribestheoutdoorcontrolpanelbuttons,andLEDindicators.
Ifrequired,theoptionalEasyTouchPL4/PSL4outdoorcontrolpanelcanbepasswordprotected.Toaccessa
passwordprotectedcontrolpanel,simplyentertheassignedthefourdigitpassword(seepage52).
EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 Control System Outdoor Control Panel Controls
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):Themainsystemdisplayconsistsofa16x4alphanumericcharacterLCD
withELbacklightingforeasyviewingofthemenuitemsandstatusmessages.PresstheMenubutton
twicetorefreshthedisplay.
Up/Down buttons:UsetheUpandDownbuttonstoscrollthroughthemainmenuitemsandtoadjust
orchangesettings.UsethesebuttonsafterpressingtheMenubuttontoaccessthemainmenuitems.
Whileeditingsettings,pressandholdtheUporDownbuttontofastforwardorfastreversethrough
settingsandvalues.
Left button: WheninpoolorspamodeusetheLeft and Right buttontoadjustthetemperature
level.PresstheLeftbuttontolowerthesetpointwatertemperature.PresstheFilter Pump (F) button
todisplaythecurrentwatertemperature.UsetheLeftbuttontoscrollthroughsub-menuselections,
settingandvalues.Whileeditingsettings,pressandholdtheLeftbuttontofastreversethroughsettings
andvalues.
EasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemOutdoorControl
Panel(LocatedinsystemPowerCenter)
1
2
3
AUTO HEATER
SPA 85°F / 100°F
AIR 70°F
MON 09:30 AM
1 2
3 4 5
6
7 8
9
11 12
13
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EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control System Outdoor Control Panel Controls (Continued)
Menu/back button (Power On - Wireless Controller): Usethisbuttontoaccess,saveandexitfroma
currentmenuorsub-menusettings.Also,whileinamenuorsub-menuitems,usethisbuttontogoback
toapreviousmenuleveloritem.Ifnomenuactivityisdetectedafterveminutes,themainscreenis
displayed.Allmenusettingsarepermanentlysavedandretainedinthecontrolpanelevenafterpoweris
removedfromthecontrolpanel.Controlpanelbuttonsaredisabledwhileinthemenumode.
Right button:WheninpoolorspamodeusetheLeftandRightbuttontoadjustthetemperaturelevel.
PresstheRightbuttontoraisethesetpointwatertemperature.PresstheFilterPump(F)buttonto
displaythecurrentwatertemperature.UsetheRightbuttontoselectasub-menuitemforediting.After
pressingtheMenubuttontoaccessthemainmenuitems,usetheRightbuttontoselectthemenuitem
andaccessthesub-menuitemsforadjustment.Whileeditingasettings,pressandholdtheRightbutton
tofastforwardthroughsettingsandvalues.
Filter Pump (F) button/LED: Switchesasinglespeedlterpumponandoffin“Pool”or“Spa”mode.
PresstheValves(V)buttontotogglebetween“Pool”and“Spa”modeandrotatevalves.If“Heater”is
enabledinthe“Heat”menu(seepage30),pressingtheFilterPumpbuttonwillalsoenabletheselected
heatsource(Heater/SolarLEDon).Thedefaulttimebeforethelterpumpwillswitchoffis12hours.
Thisbuttonoperatesin“Auto”or“Service”mode.
Single-Speed Filter Pump: Ifthepumpiscurrentlyoff,presstheFilterPumpbutton(LEDon)to
switchthepumpon.PresstheFilterPumpbuttonagaintoswitchthepumpoff.However,iftheheater
isoperating,andadelayisenabledforvalves,thisallowstheheatertocooldown(heatercool-down),
thenwhenyoupresstheFbuttontoswitchoffthepump,onlytheheaterwillturnoff,thenthelter
pumpwillautomaticallyswitchoffafter10minutestoallowtheheatertocooldown.PentairWaterPool
andSpaheatersdonotrequireacooldowntime.Tooverridethe“heatercool-down,”presstheFilter
Pumpbuttonagaintoswitchoffthepump.
Two-Speed Filter Pump: PresstheFilterPumpbutton(LEDon)toswitchthetwo-speedpumponin
highspeed.Ifyouswitchthepumpofftolowspeedshortlyafterswitchingittohighspeed,thelter
pumpwillautomaticallyremaininhighspeedforafewminutesbeforeswitchingbacktolowspeedto
allowthepumptoprimeandestablishnormalwaterow.Inordertousethe“2-SpeedPump”menu
assignments(seepage47),the2-SpeedrelayoptionmustbeinstalledintheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4
ControlSystemPowerCenter.
Freeze Protection:Thisfunctionprotectsthepool,plumbing,andequipmentagainstfreezedamage.If
theoutsideairtemperaturesensorfallsbelow36°F,“FreezeProtection”isactivatedandtheFilterPump
relayisswitchedontocirculatethepoolwater.Toenablefreezeprotectionforacircuit,seeSettings
Menu:CircuitFunction,onpage44.
Mode button: UsethisbuttonforservicepurposestomanuallycontroltheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4
ControlSystem.Pressthisbuttononceactivate“Service”mode,toallowAUXcircuitbuttons,Filter
Pump,Valves,HeaterandSolarbuttonstobeoperatedmanually.Pressthebuttonasecondtimeto
enable“Timeout”mode.Thismodeissimilarto“Service”modeexceptthatthesystemwillautomatically
returntonormaloperation(Auto)afterthreehours.Pressthebuttonathirdtimetoreturnthesystem
to“AUTO”mode.ThecurrentoperatingstatusisshownintheLCDdisplay.Themenubuttons,remote
controllers,andmenuscheduledoperationsaredisabled(exceptforswitchingoffequipmentmanually
foremergencies)whilethesystemisin“Service”mode.
Auto:InAuto (automatic)modethesystemisinnormaloperatingmodeandiscontrolledbythemain
controlpanelLCDmenufeatures.
Service: Usethismodetoservicepoolequipmentandtooperateequipmentmanually.
Timeout: Samefunctionalityas“Service”mode,exceptthatthesystemwillautomaticallyreturnto
normaloperation(Auto)afterthreehours.
MODE
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EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control System Outdoor Control Panel Controls (Continued)
Valves (V) - (Pool/Spa/Fill (Spillway)/Drain) button: Wheninnormaloperatingmode,the
Valves(V)buttonisin“Pool”mode.Inthismodethevalvesareautomaticallyrotatedsothat
onlythepoolwateriscirculatedthroughthesystemandthelterpumpisactivated.Pressing
thisbuttononceenables“Spa”mode,andactivatesthelterpumptocirculateonlyspawater
throughthesystem.“Fill/Spillway”and“Drain”modecanonlybeusedwhilein“Service”mode
(SeeModebuttonfordetails).“Fill/Spillway”and“Drain”modeareusedwhencleaningthespa.
PressingtheValves(V)buttonagainreturnsthesystemto“Pool”mode.Notethatthelterpump
willswitchoffwhilethepool/spavalvesarerotatingintoposition.Thecurrentoperatingmodeis
shownintheLCDdisplay. Note: The Valves button (Pool, Spa, Fill (Spillway), Drain) button has
no function in “Pool only” or “Spa only” systems. For PL4/PLS4 Control System single body system,
“Pool” and “Spa” modes are Lo- Temp (Pool) and Hi-Temp (Spa) temperature controls.For more
information, see “Hi-Temp/Lo-Temp Controls for Single Body Systems,” page 42.
V
11
12
13
10
9
8
Aux 1-3 buttons/LEDs: Auxiliaryoutputcircuitbuttonsoperatethepoolandspasystemvalves,lights
andotherequipment.Theseauxiliarycircuitsareassignedinthe“CircuitFunction”menu,seepage
46fordetails.Therearethreeauxiliarycircuits(AUX1-3)onthePL4/PLS4ControlSystemOutdoor
ControlPanel.Labelscanbeafxednexttoeachauxiliarybuttontoidentifythecircuitfunction.When
anauxiliarycircuitisactivatedorthebuttonispressed,theLEDison.Pressinganauxiliarycircuit
buttonwillactivatethecorrespondingcircuitineither“Auto”or“Service”mode.Whenacircuitrelay
isswitchedonmanually,itremainsonuntileitheryouswitchitoffmanually,orthenexttimetherelay
isscheduledtobeswitchedoff.Forexample,ifthelterpumpisscheduledtoautomaticallyrun
from9:00AMto5:00PMdailythenthelterpumpisswitchedonmanuallyat9:00PM(schedule
interrupted),itwillruncontinuouslyuntilthenextdayat6:00PMthenswitchoff.Theschedulewillthen
continuefromthenon.Note:Acircuitturnedonmanuallywillrunaslongasthe“EggTimer”issetfor
default12hours.
Heater (Flame) button/LED: Thisbuttonisonlyusedin“Service”modeformanualheatonandoff
control.TheHeaterLEDwillbeonif“Heater”isenabledinthe“Heat”menusetting(seepage30).
Switchingtheheateronautomaticallycontrolstheoutputbetweena“forcedoff”stateandanormal
automaticthermostaticcontroloperatingstate.Theheaterwillcontinueheatingthewateruntilthe
heater’scurrenthighestsetpointtemperaturetriggerstheheatersensor(approximately104°F).Note
thattheHeaterbuttondoesnotactivatethepump.Donotactivatetheheaterwithoutrunningthe
pump.Theheaterwillnotrunifwaterowisnotdetected.
Solar (Sun) button/LED: Insolarmodethisbuttonisonlyusedin“Service”modeformanualsolar
heatonandoffcontrol.TheSolarLEDwillbeonif“Solar”isenabledinthe“Heat”menusetting.
Solarmustalsobeenabledinthe“Solar”menu.UsetheSolarbuttontomanuallyswitchtheheater
controloutputbetweena“forcedoff”stateandanormalautomaticthermostaticcontroloperating
state.Whenthisbuttonispressedthesolarrelayisswitchedontoactivateaboosterpump,if
installed,andactivatesvalvestorotatetodivertwaterthroughsolarheatingpanels.
Reset button:PressthisbuttontoreinitializetheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystem
outdoorcontrolpanel.
Low voltage circuit breakers:ThreeampcircuitbreakersprotectthelowvoltageEasyTouch
PL4/PSL4ControlSystemmaincircuitboardcircuits,relaysandvalves.

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AUTO HEATER
SPA 85°F / 100°F
AIR 70°F FRZ
MON 09:30 AM
EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control System Indoor Control Panel (Optional)
TheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemIndoorControlPanelallowsyoutocontrolthepoolandspadaily
operationsfromaroundyourpoolareaorinsideyourhome.Usethe“P”(Pool)and“Spa”(Pool)buttonsto
heatandlteryourpoolandspa.TheindoorcontrolpanelconnectstotheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4Control
SystemmaincircuitboardlocatedinthePowerCenter.
EasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemIndoorControlPanel
Spa (Hi-Temp) Button:
Switchesthelterpump
on,rotatesvalveactuator
(toisolatespawaterfrom
poolwater),andswitches
theheateron.Hi-Temp
(singlebodysystem)sets
thehightemperature
settingsforthespa.
Pool (Lo-Temp) Button:
Switchesthelterpump
on,rotatesvalve
actuator(toisolatepool
waterfromspawater),
andswitchesheateron.
Lo-Temp(singlebody
system)setsthelow
temperature
settingsforthepool.
SetTemperaturebuttons,
seepage3.
CircuitLED.
Circuitname
label.
Three(3)userdened
auxiliarycircuits.But-
tonsswitchtheas-
signedcircuitfunction
on/off.
(Defaulttimeisa12
hourtime-out).
(Leftarrowbutton)
Lowersettemperature
(Rightarrowbutton)
Raisesettemperature
AUTO (Automatic): Thesystemisinnormaloperatingmode.
Scheduledprogramswillrunautomatically.SERVICEorTIMEOUTmodearedisplayedwhen
thesystemisbeingserviced.ThesemodesareactivatedfromtheOutdoorControlPanel.
HEATER:Heaterisswitchedon.DisplayswhenthePool(P)orSpabuttonispressed.For
pooloperationstheheatsourcemustbeenabledintheHeatmenu(seepage30).Displays
“Solar”or“SolarPrf”ifsolarisenabled.Theheaterisactivewhenthesettemperatureis
higherthanthewatertemperature.Theheaterwillswitchoffwhenthewatertemperaturerises
abovethesettemperature.
SPA (Hi-T) or POOL (LO-T) :DisplayswhentheSpa/HI-TorPool/LO-Tbuttonispressedto
rotatevalveactuatorsandactivatethelterpumpandheater.Thislineonthescreenisblank
whennospaorpoolfunctionisactive.Note:DependingonthecongurationofthePL4/PLS4
ControlSystem,thescreendisplaysSPA(sharedequipment-EasyTouchPSL4Control
System),HI-T(singlebodyofwater-EasyTouchPL4ControlSystem).
system),POOL(sharedequipment),LO-T(singlebodyofwatersystem).
85° F / 100° F:Displaystheactualspaorpoolwatertemperature
(85°F)andthesetpointtemperature(100°F)assetintheHeatermenu.Degreeunitsare
displayedineitherFahrenheitorCelsius.
AIR:Displaystheactualoutsideairtemperature(70°F)asreadbytheairsensorlocatednear
thePL4/PLS4ControlSystemPowerCenter.DegreeunitsaredisplayedineitherFahrenheit
orCelsius(seepage49).
FRZ:Displayswhenfreezeprotectionisactive.Toprotectpoolsystemequipment,freeze
protectionmustbeenabledforthelterpumpcircuit.Iftheoutsideairtemperaturesensor
detectsthetemperatureisgettingclosetofreezingpoint(below36°F(2°C)),thefreeze
protectionfeatureswitchesonthelterpumpcircuittocirculatewaterthroughthesystem.For
moreinformation,seepage44.
DEL:Displayswhen“DelayCancel”isactive.Formoreinformation,seepage31.
Date andTime:DisplaysthePL4/PLS4ControlSystemdayandtimeasspeciedinthe
“Clock”menusetting(seepage34).

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Pantone Colors:
429 Buttons
431 Background
EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4 Control SystemWireless Controller (Optional)
TheEasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemWirelessControllerallowsyoutocontrolyourpoolandspadaily
operationsfromaroundyourpoolareaorinsideyourhome.Usethe“P”(Pool)and“Spa”(Pool)buttonsto
heatandlteryourpoolandspa.Thewirelesscontrollercommunicateswiththeoutdoorcontrolpanelviathe
transceiverlocatednearthePowerCenter.
Spa (Hi-Temp) Button:
Switchesthelterpump
on,rotatesvalveactuator
(toisolatespawaterfrom
poolwater),andswitches
theheateron.Hi-Temp
(singlebodysystem)sets
thehightemperature
settingsforthespa.
Three(3)user
denedauxil-
iarycircuits.Buttons
switchtheassigned
circuitfunctionon/off
(Defaulttimeisa12
hourtime-out).
CircuitLED.
Circuitname
label.
AUTO (Automatic): Thesystemisinnormaloperatingmode.
Scheduledprogramswillrunautomatically.SERVICEorTIMEOUTmodearedisplayedwhen
thesystemisbeingserviced.ThesemodesareactivatedfromtheOutdoorControlPanel.
HEATER:Heaterisswitchedon.DisplayswhenthePool(P)orSpabuttonispressed.For
pooloperationstheheatsourcemustbeenabledintheHeatmenu(seepage30).Displays
“Solar”or“SolarPrf”ifsolarisenabled.Theheaterisactivewhenthesettemperatureis
higherthanthewatertemperature.Theheaterwillswitchoffwhenthewatertemperaturerises
abovethesettemperature.
SPA (Hi-T) or POOL (LO-T) :DisplayswhentheSpa/HI-TorPool/LO-Tbuttonispressed
torotatevalveactuatorsandactivatethelterpumpandheater.Thislineonthescreenis
blankwhennospaorpoolfunctionisactive.Note:DependingonthecongurationofthePL4/
PLS4ControlSystem,thescreendisplaysSPA(sharedequipment-EasyTouchPSL4Control
System),HI-T(singlebodyofwatersystem-EasyTouchPL4ControlSystem),POOL(shared
equipment),LO-T(singlebodyofwatersystem).
85° F / 100° F:Displaystheactualspaorpoolwatertemperature
(85°F)andthesetpointtemperature(100°F)assetintheHeatermenu.Degreeunitsare
displayedineitherFahrenheitorCelsius.
AIR:Displaystheactualoutsideairtemperature(70°F)asreadbytheairsensorlocatednear
thePL4/PLS4ControlSystemPowerCenter.DegreeunitsaredisplayedineitherFahrenheit
orCelsius(seepage51).
FRZ:Displayswhenfreezeprotectionisactive.Toprotectpoolsystemequipment,freeze
protectionmustbeenabledforthelterpumpcircuit.Iftheoutsideairtemperaturesensor
detectsthetemperatureisgettingclosetofreezingpoint(below36°F(2°C)),thefreeze
protectionfeatureswitchesonthelterpumpcircuittocirculatewaterthroughthesystem.For
moreinformation,seepage46.
DEL:Displayswhen“DelayCancel”isactive.Formoreinformation,seepage31.
Date andTime:DisplaysthePL4/PLS4ControlSystemdayandtimeasspeciedinthe
“Clock”menusetting(seepage34).
Battery icon:Displaystheavailablebatterypowerusageforthedevice.
Seepage11fordetails.
(Rightarrowbutton)
Raisesettemperature
AUTO HEATER
SPA 85°F / 100°F
AIR 70°F
MON 09:30 AM
EasyTouch®PL4/PSL4ControlSystemWirelessController
Pool (Lo-Temp) Button:
Switchesthelterpump
on,rotatesvalveactuator
(toisolatepoolwaterfrom
spawater),andswitches
heateron.
Lo-Temp(singlebody
system)
setsthelowtemperature
settingsforthepool.
SetTemperaturebuttons,
seepage3.
(Leftarrowbutton)
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Controller Buttons
Spa button/LED:Forspaoperations.PresstheSpabuttontoactivatethelterpumptorotatethepool/
spavalveactuatorsandcirculatethespawater(LEDon).Pressthebuttonagaintoswitchthelter
pumpoff(LEDoff).Whilethevalvesarerotatingintopositionthelterpumpwillswitchoff.Forservice
ortestingpurposes,iftheheaterisenabledintheHeatmenu,pressingthisbuttonwillalsoactivatethe
heater.Fornormalspaoperationstheheaterisautomaticallyswitchedonwiththelterpump(seeMan
Heatpage42)regardlessoftheHeatmenusetting.Whenthisbuttonispressedthecircuitisactivated,
theLEDisonand“SPA”isdisplayedonthescreenwiththecurrentandsetpointwatertemperatures.
Oncethelterpumpisswitchedonitwillrunfor12hoursunlessitisswitchedoff.Whenthisbuttonis
pressed,theLEDsontheoutdoorcontrolpanelFilterPump(F)button,Valves(V)button,andHeater
button(ifenabledintheHeatmenu)willbeon.Ifthisdisplaylineisblank,itindicatesnospaorpool
functioniscurrentlyactive.
Pool Button:Forpooloperations.PressthePool(P)buttontoactivatethelterpump,rotatethepool/
spavalveactuatorsandcirculatethepoolwaterandswitchontheheater(ifenabledintheHeatmenu).
Pressthebuttonagaintoswitchthelterpumpoff.Whilethevalvesarerotatingintopositionthelter
pumpwillswitchoff.Whenthisbuttonispressedthecircuitisactivatedand“POOL”isdisplayedonthe
screenwithactualandsetpointwatertemperatures.Whenthelterpumpisswitchedonitwillrunfor12
hoursunlessitisswitchedoff.Whenthisbuttonispressed,theLEDsontheoutdoorcontrolpanelFilter
Pump(F)button,Valves(V)button,andHeaterbutton(ifenabledintheHeatmenu)willbeon.Ifthis
displaylineisblank,itindicatesnopoolorspafunctioniscurrentlyactive.
Notes about Freeze Protection:Thisfunctionprotectsthepool,plumbing,andequipmentagainst
freezedamage.Iftheoutsideairtemperaturesensorfallsbelow36°F(2°C),“FreezeProtection”
isactivatedandtheFilterPumprelayisswitchedontocirculatethepoolwater.Toenablefreeze
protectionforacircuit,see“SettingsMenu:CircuitFunctions, ”onpage44.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):Themainsystemdisplayconsistsofa16x4alphanumericcharacter
LCDwithELbacklightingforeasyviewingofthemenuitems,andstatusmessages.PresstheMenu
buttontwicetorefreshthedisplay.
•Single-Speed Filter Pump: Ifthepumpiscurrentlyoff,pressthePoolbuttontoswitch
thepumpon.PressthePoolbuttonagaintoswitchthepumpoff.However,iftheheateris
operating,andadelayisenabledforvalves,thisallowstheheatertocooldown(heatercool-
down),thenwhenyoupressthePoolbuttontoswitchoffthepump,onlytheheaterwillturn
off,thenthelterpumpwillautomaticallyswitchoffafter10minutestoallowtheheatertocool
down.Tooverridethe“heatercool-down,”pressthePool buttonagaintoswitchoffthepump.
•Two-Speed Filter Pump: PressthePoolbuttontoswitchthetwo-speedpumponinhigh
speed.PressthePoolbuttonagaintorunthepumpinlowspeed.Inordertousethe“2-Speed
Pump”menuassignments(seepage36),the2-Speedrelayoptionmustbeinstalledinthe
EasyTouchPowerCenter.
Left button: Wheninpoolorspamode,presstheLeftbuttontolowerthesetpointwatertemperature.
PresstheSpaorPool(UparrowP)button(page8)todisplaythecurrentwatertemperature.Whilein
themainmenu,presstheLeftbuttontoscrollthroughsub-menuselections,settingandvalues.While
editingsettings,pressandholdtheLeftbuttontofastreversethroughsettingsandvalues.
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Controller Buttons (Continued)
Menu/Back button: PresstheMenu/Backbuttontoaccess,saveandexitthemenusettings.Usethis
buttontoexitfrommainmenuorsub-menuitems.PressingtheMenu/Backbuttonwhileinamenu
itemwillreturntothemainstatusscreen.Ifnomenuactivityisdetectedafterveminutes,themain
screenisdisplayed.Allmenusettingsarepermanentlysavedandretainedinthecontrolpaneleven
afterpowerisremovedfromthecontrolpanel.Controlpanelbuttonsaredisabledwhileinmenumode.
AUX (1-3) buttons/LEDs: Theauxiliaryoutputcircuitbuttonsoperatethepoolandspasystemvalve
actuators,lightsandotherequipment.Theauxiliary(AUX)relaycircuitsareassignedinthe“Circuit
Functions”menu,seepage46fordetails.Therearethreeauxiliarycircuits(AUX1-3)ontheEasyTouch
PL4/PSL4ControlSystemIndoorControlPanel.Labelscanbeafxednexttoeachauxiliarybuttonto
identifythecircuitfunction.Whenanauxiliarycircuitisactivatedorthebuttonispressed,theLEDis
on.Pressinganauxiliarycircuitbuttonwillactivatethecorrespondingcircuitineither“Auto”or“Service”
mode.Whenacircuitrelayisswitchedonmanually,itremainsonuntileitheryouswitchitoffmanually,
orthenexttimetherelayisscheduledtobeswitchedoff.Forexample,ifthelterpumpisscheduledto
automaticallyrunfrom9:00AMto5:00PMdailythenthelterpumpisswitchedonmanuallyat9:00
PM,itwillruncontinuouslyuntilthenextdayat5:00PMthenswitchoff.Theschedulewillthencontinue
fromthenon.AUXbuttonsaredisabledwhileinthemainmenu.Note: A circuit turned on manually will
run as long as the “Egg Timer” is set for default 12 hours.
Power ON, Menu/Back button (Wireless Controller): UsethisbuttontopowerontheEasyTouchPL4/
PSL4WirelessController.Iftherehasbeennobuttonactivityfor60seconds(seepage54).TheMenu/Back
buttontoaccess,saveandexitthesystemmenusettings.Usethisbuttontoexitfrommainmenuorsub-
menuitems.PressingtheMenu/Backbuttonwhileinamenuitemwillreturntothemainstatusscreen.Ifno
menuactivityisdetectedafterveminutes,themainscreenisdisplayed.Allmenusettingsarepermanently
savedandretainedinthecontrolpanelevenafterpowerisremovedfromthecontrolpanel.Controlpanel
buttonsaredisabledwhilein“menu”mode.
POWER ON
MENU
Right button:WheninpoolorspamodeusetheLeftandRightbuttontoadjustthetemperaturelevel.
PresstheRightbuttontoraisethesetpointwatertemperature.PresstheFilterPump(F)buttonto
displaythecurrentwatertemperature.UsetheRightbuttontoselectasub-menuitemforediting.After
pressingtheMenubuttontoaccessthemainmenuitems,usetheRightbuttontoselectthemenuitem
andaccessthesub-menuitemsforadjustment.Whileeditingasettings,pressandholdtheRightbutton
tofastforwardthroughsettingsandvalues.
Up/Down buttons:UsetheUpandDownbuttonstoscrollthroughthemainmenuitemsandtoadjust
orchangesettings.UsethesebuttonsafterpressingtheMenubuttontoaccessthemainmenuitems.
Whileeditingsettings,pressandholdtheUporDownbuttontofastforwardorfastreversethrough
settingsandvalues.
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Battery Overview
TheaveragelifefortheEasyTouch®ControlSystemWirelessControllerbatteriescanlastthesummerseason
withnormaluse.Batterylifevariesdependingonthetypeofbatteriesusedandtheamountofusage.The
followingbatterytypesarecompatiblewiththewirelesscontroller:
• AA-sizealkalinebattery(fourprovidedinthekit)
• AA-sizeNi-MHrechargeablebattery(fourpurchasedseparately)
Safety Precautions when using batteries
Readthefollowingimportantinformationbeforeinstallingbatteriesintothewirelesscontroller.
• Neverusebatterieswithsplitorpeelingoutercasings
• Neverusecombinationsofdifferenttypesofbatteriesornewandusedbatteriestogether
• DonotusemanganeseorNi-Cdbatteries
• Ensurethatbatteriespolesareclean.Dirtypolescanshortenbatterylife
• ThetimeforwhichAA-sizealkalinebatteriescanbeusedvarydependingonthebrand.Somebrands
mayprovidelesspowerthanothers.NotethatthetimeAlkalinebatteriescanbeuseddecreasesincold
conditions(0°Cto10°C(32°Fto50°F)).Therefore,itisrecommendedtouseAA-size
Ni-MHbatteriesintheunit.
• Whenrstpurchased,orifleftunusedforalongperiod,theamountoftimethattheAA-sizealkaline,
Ni-MH,orrechargeablebatteriescanbeused,maybeshortened.
Checking the battery charge
Acheckbatterystatusicondisplaysonthemainscreenofthewirelesscontroller.Thecheckbatteryiconis
locatedinthelowerrightcornerofthemainscreen.
EasyTouch® PL4/PLS4 Control SystemWireless Controller Power Saving
Options and Changing Batteries
AUTO HEATER
SPA 85°F / 100°F
AIR 70°F
MON 09:30 AM
Power Save Options
Usethepowersavefunctiontoreducepowerconsumptionandextendbatterylife.Thepowersaveoptionsare:
•Idle Time:Ifthereisnocontrolpanelactivity,theidletimecanbesetto60seconds(default),30
seconds,orveminutesbeforeitshutsdown.Thedefaulttimeis60seconds.Forinformationabout
accessingtheidletimeoptionsmenu,seepage54.
Note: If the unit is not used for 60 seconds the power save function switches off the unit.To switch the unit on,
press the POWER ON button (see page 10).
Backlight Options
Usethebacklightontimepowersaveoptionstoreducepowerconsumptionandextendbatterylife.Toaccess
theBacklightoptionsmenu,seepage48.Thebacklightoptionsare:
•On Time:Backlightisonfor60seconds,30seconds,veminutes,oroff.Thedefaultsettingis30
seconds.
•Brightness:Backlightbrightnesscanbesettolow,mediumorhigh.Thedefaultsettingismedium.
Battery Replacement
Amplebatterycharge.
Sucient charge left in the batteries to operate the unit. The
unit’s estimated battery life varies greatly depending on use and
backlight display time (see page 12).
Batteries are depleted. Before the batteries are completely depleted
this icon will start ashing, indicating that the LCD will shortly
go blank and the wireless controller will stop working. Replace
or recharge the batteries. Depending on the type of batteries
installed, this icon may display more quickly.
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Installing Batteries
ThePL4/PLS4ControlSystem WirelessControllerisshippedwithfourAA-sizealkalinebatteries.Beforeusing
theunitinstallthebatteries.
Toinstallbatteries:
1. PlacethePL4/PLS4ControlSystem WirelessControllerfacedownonaatcleansurface.Removethesix
screwssecuringthebatterycover.Setthecoveraside.
2. Loadthefourbatteriesintothebatterycompartment.Orientthepositivepolarityendofeachbatteryasshown
below.
3. Installthebatterycoverandsecurewiththesixscrews.Makesurethatthebatterycoverissecureandthatall
thescrewsarehandtightened.CAUTION-DONOTOVERTIGHTENTHESCREWS.OVERTIGHTENINGTHE
SCREWSCANDAMAGETHEUNIT.
4. Poweruptheunit:Toswitchtheuniton,pressthePowerOnbuttonlocatedonthefrontoftheunit.
5. Displaymessagesafterreplacingbatteries:Afterreplacingdepletedbatteriesacheckbatterymessageis
displayedonthescreen.PresstheMENUbuttontocontinue.
6. Thescreenwillthendisplayasecondmessagetocheckthebatterycover.Aftercheckingthatthebatterycover
issecureandthatallscrewsaretightened,presstheMENUbutton.
 Thebatteryiconshoulddisplaythefullychargedicon.Theunitisreadyforuse.
Screw(6x)
EasyTouchPL4/PSL4ControlSystemWirelessController(rearview)
Batterycover
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