Polaris PAC PAGAUT User manual

H0770000_REVB
Above-Ground
Pool Automation Control
PAGAUT
Owner’s Manual
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WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed by a qualied pool professional or personnel who are
knowledgeable with the standards and code requirements for above ground pool equipment. The maintainer
must be a qualied pool professional or personnel with su󰀩cient experience in pool equipment installation and
maintenance so that all of the instructions in this manual can be followed exactly.
Improper installation and/or operation may result in death, serious injury or property damage. DO NOT MODIFY
THIS EQUIPMENT.
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany
this product. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in death, serious injury
or property damage. Consult Polaris customer service at 1-800-822-7933 for assistance. Improper
installation and/or operation may void the warranty.

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Table of Contents
Section 1. Important Safety Instructions...................................................................................................3
Section 2. System Overview.......................................................................................................................5
2.1 Package Contents..................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Electrical Specications ............................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Materials and Tools ................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 3. Install Controller Box ................................................................................................................5
3.1 Mount the Controller Enclosure ................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Bonding the Power Center ........................................................................................................................ 6
Section 4. High Voltage Plug In..................................................................................................................6
4.1 Plug In Assignment ................................................................................................................................... 6
Section 5. Low Voltage Wiring....................................................................................................................6
5.1 Wire the Temperature Sensors ................................................................................................................. 6
5.2 Install the Water Temperature Sensor....................................................................................................... 6
5.3 Install a Solar Sensor (if applicable) ......................................................................................................... 7
5.4 Install Additional Low Voltage Equipment (i.e., Heater Connection) ......................................................... 7
5.5 Install iAquaLink™ (if applicable) ............................................................................................................... 7
5.6 Mount the iAquaLink Device ..................................................................................................................... 7
5.7 Wire the iAquaLink Device ........................................................................................................................ 7
5.8 Install Jandy Valve® Actuators (JVAs) (if applicable) ................................................................................. 7
Section 6. User Interface.............................................................................................................................7
6.1 Navigation Buttons .................................................................................................................................... 7
Section 7. Install Settings ...........................................................................................................................8
7.1 Freeze Protect .......................................................................................................................................... 8
7.2 Units .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
7.3 Languages ................................................................................................................................................ 9
7.4 Clear Memory ........................................................................................................................................... 9
7.5 Color Lights ............................................................................................................................................... 9
7.6 Label Auxiliary Functions ........................................................................................................................ 10
7.7 Temp Calibrate ........................................................................................................................................ 10
7.8 Solar Priority (if applicable) ..................................................................................................................... 10
7.9 Assign JVA .............................................................................................................................................. 10
7.10 Diagnostics ..............................................................................................................................................11
Section 8. Main Menu ................................................................................................................................12
8.1 Equipment Status.................................................................................................................................... 12
8.2 Filter Pump .............................................................................................................................................. 12
8.3 Pool Heater On/O󰀨 ................................................................................................................................. 12
8.4 Turn Aux1, Aux2 or Aux3 On/O󰀨 ............................................................................................................ 12
8.5 Turn Specic Equipment On/O󰀨 Manually .............................................................................................. 13
8.6 Turn All Equipment O󰀨 ............................................................................................................................ 14
Section 9. Pool Only System Menu Flow Diagrams ...............................................................................15
9.1 Main Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 15
9.2 Install Settings Menu............................................................................................................................... 16
Section 10. Glossaries ................................................................................................................................17
10.1 Glossary of Safety Delays and Lockouts ................................................................................................ 17
10.2 Glossary of Alert Messages .................................................................................................................... 17
Section 11. Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................18
FCC Regulatory Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation/
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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 di󰀨erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Section 1. Important Safety Instructions
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state, and local codes. When
installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
DANGER
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, do not remove the suction ttings of your spa or hot tub. Never operate
a spa or hot tub if the suction ttings are broken or missing. Never replace a suction tting with one rated less than
the ow rate marked on the equipment assembly.
WARNING
Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal
temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6°F
(37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the
internal temperature of the body. The e󰀨ects of hyperthermia include: 1) unawareness of impending danger;
2) failure to perceive heat; 3) failure to recognize the need to exit spa; 4) physical inability to exit spa; 5) fetal
damage in pregnant women; 6) unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning. The use of alcohol, drugs,
or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia.
WARNING
To Reduce the Risk of Injury
a) The water in a spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and
104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for
young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
b) Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early
months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant women consult a physician before using a spa or
hot tub, and should limit spa water temperatures to 100°F (38°C). Water temperature in excess of 100°F
(38°C) may be injurious to your health.
c) Before entering a spa or hot tub, the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate
thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating devices varies.
d) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa or hot tub use may lead to unconsciousness
with the possibility of drowning.
e) Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system
problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa.
f) Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub since some medication
may induce drowsiness while other medication may a󰀨ect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock which could result in severe injury or death - Install the controller at least 2 ft.
(0.6m) vertically o󰀨 the ground and ve (5) feet (1.52 m) from the inside wall of the pool and/or hot tub using
non-metallic plumbing so children cannot use the equipment to access the pool and be injured or drown.
Canadian installations must be at least three (3) meters from the water.
PREVENT CHILD DROWNING: Do not let anyone, especially small children, sit, step, lean or climb on any
equipment installed as part of your pool’s operational system.
Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision.
Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment.
People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a physician before using a
spa or hot tub.
WARNING
To avoid injury ensure that you use this control system to control only packaged pool/spa heaters which have
built-in operating and high limit controls to limit water temperature for pool/spa applications. This device should
not be relied upon as a safety limit control.

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Attention Installer: Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub.
To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub.
Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible
drowning.
Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before using a spa or tub.
Water temperature in excess of 100°F (38°C) may be hazardous to your health.
Before entering a spa or hot tub, measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer.
Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise.
Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health.
Do not permit any electric appliance (such as a light, telephone, radio, or television) within ve (5) feet (1.52 m)
of a spa or hot tub.
The use of alcohol, drugs or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
WARNING
A terminal bar marked “GROUND” is provided within the controller. To reduce the risk of electrical shock which
can cause serious injury or death, connect this terminal bar to the grounding terminal of your electric service
or supply panel with a continuous copper conductor having green insulation and one that is equivalent in size
to the circuit conductors supplying this equipment, but no smaller than no. 12 AWG (3.3 mm2). In addition, a
second wire connector should be bonded with a no. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) copper wire to any metal ladders, water
pipes, or other metal within ve (5) feet (1.52 m) of the pool/spa. In Canada the bonding wire must be minimum
6 AWG (13.3 mm2).
CAUTION
The conductors on the load side of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall not occupy conduit, boxes, or
enclosures containing other conductors unless the additional conductors are also protected by a ground-fault
circuit-interrupter. Refer to local codes for complete details. MAINTAIN WATER CHEMISTRY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, re or injury, service should only be attempted by a qualied pool service
professional.
Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to a branch circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI).
(in Canada: CONNECT ONLY TO A CIRCUIT PROTECTED BY A CLASS A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER) Contact a qualied electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI.
Such a GFCI should be tested on a routine basis. (In Canada: TEST THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER BEFORE EACH USE OF THE SPA) To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should
interrupt power. Push the reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, the
GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to this equipment without the test button being pushed, a ground
current is owing, indicating the possibility of an electric shock. Do not use this equipment. Disconnect this
equipment and have the problem corrected by a qualied service representative before using.
Do not bury the cords. Locate cords to minimize abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord immediately and do not use an extension cord to connect
unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.
This equipment is for use with permanently-installed pools only. Do not use with storable pools. A storable pool is
constructed so that it is capable of being readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity.
A permanently-installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily
disassembled for storage.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are supervised at all times.

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Section 2. System Overview
2.1 Package Contents
• Four Function Controller
• Water Temperature Sensor Kit
• Air Temperature Sensor
• Mounting Hardware
• Mounting Bracket
• Installation Manual/ Owner’s Manual
2.2 Electrical Specications
Power Supply 120 VAC; 60 Hz; 1.67 A
Contact Rating High voltage - 15 A;
1.5HP @ 120 VAC
1500 Watts Incandescent
Low Voltage - Class 2,
1 A @ 24 VAC
2.3 Materials and Tools
Installation Materials Furnished
• Screw Set (includes Plastic Anchors)
• Metal Mounting Bracket
Tools Needed for Installation
• Power Drill
• 3/16" Drill Bit - Hammer Drill Bit
(only necessary to drill into brick or concrete)
• Pencil or Marking Pen
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Small Flathead or Slotted Screwdriver
• Protective Safety Eyewear
• Protective Work Gloves
Section 3. Install Controller Box
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be serviced
by a professional pool/spa service technician as
described on the front cover of this manual. The
procedures in this manual must be followed exactly.
Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may
result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Improper installation and/or operation may void the
warranty.
Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to a branch
circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter
(GFCI). Contact a qualied electrician if you cannot
verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension
cord to connect unit to electric supply; provide a
properly located outlet.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not place the power
pack closer than 5 feet (1.5 m) from the pool. In Canada,
at least 3 meters (10 feet) horizontally from the edge of
the pool.
Do not bury the cords. Locate cords to minimize abuse
from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment.
When mounting the controller box in the equipment pad,
instructions must be followed exactly. Read through
the Important Safety Information section completely
before beginning installation and before operating the
equipment.
Before you begin installation, make sure you have the
necessary tools and a suitable location to install the
automation system.
NOTE: The controller should be located at or near the
equipment pad.
Locate the controller at least ve (5) feet or more away
from pool and two (2) feet (0.6m) o󰀨 the ground. In
Canada, at least 3 meters (10 feet) horizontally from the
edge of the pool. All national, state, and local codes are
applicable.
3.1 Mount the Controller Enclosure
1. Using a at screwdriver, rotate door tumblers
counter-clockwise to unlock the front cover of the
controller.
2. Open the front cover door and remove the
mounting hardware kit.
3. Using the holes in the bracket as a guide, mark
four (4) dots on the surface where the controller
will be mounted. The four (4) mounting holes are
3-15/16” (10 cm) apart center to center.
NOTE: Make sure to mark out the four (4) holes as
accurately as possible.
4. Drill four (4) holes in the mounting surface.
5. Press the four (4) plastic anchors rmly into holes.

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6. Screw the mounting bracket onto the mounting
surface with the four (4) screws provided.
CAUTION
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Make sure to perform the
following step BEFORE mounting the enclosure
onto the mounting bracket, otherwise, damage to
the threaded hole of the mounting bracket may
occur.
7. Open the front cover of the controller and locate
the fastening hole under the ground bar. Drill a
3/16" hole through the plastic enclosure.
8. Line up the slot in the controller enclosure with
the guide in the mounting bracket and hook on to
mount.
9. Secure the controller enclosure to the mounting
bracket with the single ne thread Phillips screw
provided.
10. Plug into the GFCI outlet.
Mounting
Bracket
Anchors (4)
Screw
Screws (4)
Controller
Drill a 3/16” hole before
mounting onto the bracket
3.2 Bonding the Power Center
In addition to being properly grounded per this
installation manual, and in accordance with the
requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC),
or in Canada the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC),
the power center must be bonded to all metal parts
of the swimming pool or hot tub structure and to all
electrical components and equipment associated with
the pool water circulation system. The bonding must be
accomplished by using a solid copper conductor, No. 8
AWG or larger. In Canada No. 6 AWG or larger must be
used. Bond the power center using the external bonding
lug provided on the outer frame.
National Electrical Code® (NEC®) requires bonding
of the Pool Water. Where none of the bonded pool
equipment, structures, or parts are in direct connection
with the pool water; the pool water shall be in direct
contact with an approved corrosion-resistant conductive
surface that exposes not less than 5800 mm² (9 in²)
of the surface area to the pool water at all times.
The conductive surface shall be located where it is
not exposed to physical damage or dislodgement
during usual pool activities, and it shall be bonded in
accordance with the bonding requirements of NEC
Article 680. Refer to locally enforced codes for any
additional bonding requirements.
Section 4. High Voltage Plug In
4.1 Plug In Assignment
The following call-outs display the plug in assignments
of the pool equipment.
AD BC
Low Voltage Wiring
A - Filtration Pump: (120 VAC, 60Hz, 10A Max)
B (Aux 2) - Saltwater Chlorinator / Water Sanitizer:
(120 VAC, 60Hz, 3A Max)
C (Aux 2) & D (Aux 3) - Low Voltage Light Transformer:
(120 VAC, 60Hz, 1A Max)
Section 5. Low Voltage Wiring
All low voltage wiring should be run through the
knockouts in the low voltage compartment (right side of
controller enclosure).
IMPORTANT: Never run high voltage and low voltage
in the same conduit.
5.1 Wire the Temperature Sensors
Wire the temperature sensors on the 10-pin green
connector. The air temperature sensor is factory-installed
on the 10-pin green connector (pins 7,8). The water
temperature sensor and necessary installation hardware
is included.
5.2 Install the Water Temperature Sensor
1. Drill a hole (3/8") for mounting the water
temperature sensor line in the pipe between the
pump and the lter (before the heater).
2. Install the O-ring on the sensor and insert the
sensor into the hole. Wrap and tighten metal
clamp around the pipe to secure sensor.
3. Feed the sensor wire through the black low
voltage wiring knockout.
4. Strip 1/4″ of insulation and separate the wires.
5. Connect sensor wires to pins 5 and 6 of the 10-pin
green connector.

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5.3 Install a Solar Sensor (if applicable)
If there is a solar panel in the equipment conguration,
wire the solar panel temperature sensor to the 10-pin
green connector. The solar sensor should be installed
adjacent to the solar panel so it will sense the same
temperature as the solar panels. Do not install in the
pipe.
1. Feed the sensor wire through the black low
voltage wiring knockout.
2. Strip 1/4″ of insulation and separate the wires.
3. Connect sensor wires to pins 3 and 4.
5.4 Install Additional Low Voltage
Equipment (i.e., Heater Connection)
If there is additional low voltage equipment installed,
such as low voltage heating, wire to pins 1 and 2 on the
10-pin green connector.
5.5 Install iAquaLink™(if applicable)
NOTE: For complete intructions and safety information,
refer to the iAquaLink Quick Start Guide
(included in the iAquaLink packaging), or the
full iAquaLink manual (found online at
www.PolarisPool.com).
5.6 Mount the iAquaLink Device
Mount the iAquaLink at least 6 feet o󰀨 the ground and at
least 8 feet from motors, such as a blower.
5.7 Wire the iAquaLink Device
Wire the iAquaLink device on the red RS-485 connector.
1. Feed wire through the black low voltage wiring
knockout.
2. Connect four (4) separate wires to each terminal.
3 Yellow
1 Red
2 Black
4 Green
Red 4-Pin Terminal Bar
NOTE: Wire only two (2) devices (e.g, the iAquaLink™
and one additional device) to the RS-485
connector. If you have more than one additional
device in your equipment conguration, use a
multiplex board.
5.8 Install Jandy Valve®Actuators (JVAs)
(if applicable)
You may wire up to a JVA on the PAC to control a water
feature or solar panel, for example.
You may wire up to a JVA on the PAC to control a water
feature or solar panel, for example.
NOTE: Read and follow complete installation
instructions and safety information in the Jandy
Valve Actuator owner’s manual (included in the
JVA packaging).
1. Install JVA on equipment lines according to
installation instructions in the owner’s manual.
2. Feed intake JVA wire through the black low
voltage wiring knockout.
3. Plug JVAs to Solar socket.
4. If the solar sensor is installed the solar JVA will
automatically assign to Solar Heat. If solar sensor
is not installed the solar JVA may be assigned to
one of the three (3) assemblies.
Section 6. User Interface
All system programming and installation setup is
performed through the automation system user interface
UI.
Power Button
Back Button
Up/Down (Scroll)
Arrows
Menu Screen
Select Button
6.1 Navigation Buttons
Use the following buttons on the user interface to
access and select all menus and commands:
On/O󰀨
Turn user interface power on/o󰀨.
Up/Down
Scroll up/down within current menu to
highlight a specic menu command.
Back
Go back to previous menu. To return to Main
menu, press Back button repeatedly.
Select
Select current highlighted menu command.
Display the next menu or activate the
selected function.

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Section 7. Install Settings
Install Settings is a hidden menu, mostly used for setup
and reference purposes.
Settings available through this menu:
• Freeze Protect
Automatically turn specic equipment on to protect
against freezing temperatures.
• Units
Change units of measurement displayed on the
User Interface (temperature and time format).
• Language
Change language displayed on the User Interface.
• Clear Memory
Clear all programmed data in the controller for all
equipment.
• Color Lights
Only available if specic lights are installed in your
conguration.
• Label Aux
Assign custom labels to auxiliary equipment, such
as an air blower, cleaner, solar pump, etc.
• Temp Calibrate
Adjust temperature displayed on the User Interface
up or down by four (4) degrees.
• Solar Priority
Only available if solar heating is installed in your
system.
• Assign JVA
Assign Jandy Valve® Actuators (JVAs) to specic
AUX relays, as intake or return in Pool Only mode.
• Diagnostics
Display software revision information and alerts for
troubleshooting purposes.
To access the Install Settings Menu:
• Press and hold Up/Down arrow keys at the same
time for about 5 seconds.
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode On
Pool Heater 80°F
Aux1 Off
Aux2 Off
Settings >
Devices >
INSTALL SETTINGS
Freeze Protect >
Units >
Language >
Clear Memory >
Pump >
More
INSTALL SETTINGS
Color Light >
Label Aux >
Temp Calibrate >
Solar Priority >
Assign JVA >
Assign Hotkeys >
INSTALL SETTINGS
Diagnostics >
7.1 Freeze Protect
NOTE By factory default the lter pump circuit is freeze
protected. During freeze protection, the lter
pump cannot be turned o󰀨.
IMPORTANT
Freeze protection is intended to protect equipment
and plumbing for short periods of freezing only.
It does this by activating the filtration pump and
circulating the water to prevent freeze inside
equipment or plumbing. Freeze protection does
not guarantee that equipment will not be damaged
by extended periods of freezing temperatures or
power outages. In these conditions, the pool and
spa should be shut down completely (e.g. drained of
water and closed for the winter) until warmer weather
exists.
CAUTION
Activating the spa during freezing conditions will
override freeze protection. This means that if you are
using your spa when freezing conditions exist, freeze
protection will not circulate water to non-spa related
equipment that you may have freeze protected
(e.g. pool cleaner, booster pump.) Under these
circumstances, the potential for equipment damage
may exist.

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Set Temperature:
INSTALL SETTINGS > FREEZE PROTECT >
SET TEMP
Set outside temperature at which freeze protect function
is activated. Activation temperature can be adjusted
between 34°F and 42°F. Default freeze protection
activation temperature is 38ºF. The freeze protected
equipment will turn o󰀨 when the temperature increases
2° F above the activation temperature.
MORE
INSTALL SETTINGS
Freeze Protect >
Units >
Language >
Clear Memory >
FREEZE PROTECT
Set Temp >
Equipment >
FREEZE PROTECT
TEMPERATURE
Temp: 38˚F
Select Equipment:
INSTALL SETTINGS > FREEZE PROTECT >
EQUIPMENT
Assign freeze protection to a selected piece of
equipment.
FREEZE PROTECT
Set Temp >
Equipment >

FREEZE PROTECT
EQUIPMENT
Filter Pump
Aux1
Aux2
Aux3

7.2 Units
INSTALL SETTINGS>UNITS
Change the temperature units (Fahrenheit - Celcius) and
time format (12-hour AM/PM to 24-hour clock).
INSTALL SETTINGS
Freeze Protect >
Units >
Language >
Clear Memory >
More
SET UNITS
˚F/˚C
AM/PM 24H
7.3 Languages
MAIN/STATUS>MENU>SYSTEM SETUP>LANGUAGE
Change the language displayed on the user interface.
Languages available are:
• English • Francais
• Espanol • Italiano
• Deutsch • Portuguese
• Nederlands • Afrikaans
English
Francias
Espanol
Italiano
Deutsch

More

INSTALL SETTINGS
Freeze Protect >
Units >
Language >
Clear Memory >
More
7.4 Clear Memory
INSTALL SETTINGS>CLEAR MEMORY
Clear all stored values (e.g., auxiliary labels, programs,
remote settings, and thermostat settings) from the
Polaris PAC memory. All settings will be reset to default
factory settings. Time and date is not cleared.
INSTALL SETTINGS
Freeze Protect >
Units >
Language >
Clear Memory >
More
Clear?
No
Yes
CLEAR MEMORY
Clear?
Are you sure you
want to clear?
Cancel
Yes
• The system asks you to verify you are sure you
want to clear memory.
• There is a 15-second delay and *MEMORY
CLEARED* message is displayed.
7.5 Color Lights
INSTALL SETTINGS > COLOR LIGHTS
NOTE You will only see this option if colored lights are
installed in your system.

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Select type of light installed (e.g., Jandy ColorsTM or
Jandy® LED Light ) and assign the light to an available
auxiliary relay.
Select Light Type:
SELECT LIGHT
Jandy Color
Jandy LED
Intellibrit
Color Logic
More
INSTALL SETTINGS
Color Lights >
Label Aux >
Temp Calibrate >
Solar Priority >
Assign JVA >
>
Assign Selected Light to an Auxiliary:
SELECT LIGHT
Jandy Color
Jandy LED
ASSIGN TO AUX
Jandy Color
Aux1 JC
Aux2
Aux3
• JC is displayed next to AUX if a Jandy Colors light
has been assigned.
• JL is displayed next to AUX if a Jandy LED Light
has been assigned.
• Press Select button with JC or JL highlighted to
toggle control by the auxiliary on or o󰀨.
7.6 Label Auxiliary Functions
INSTALL SETTINGS>LABEL AUX
Assign labels to auxiliary equipment to display text in the
user interface instead of AUX 1, 2, or 3.
More
INSTALL SETTINGS
Color Lights >
Label Aux >
Temp Calibrate >
Solar Priority >
Assign JVA >
>
LABEL AUX
Aux1 >
Aux2 >
Aux3 >
Label = Aux2
Swim Jet
Valve(s)
Wtr Feature
Waterfalls
Whirlpool
More
Label = Aux2
<Default>
Aerator
Air Blower
Backwash
Chlorinator
More
A-Z
• Choose from labels listed A-Z on each screen.
7.7 Temp Calibrate
INSTALL SETTINGS>TEMP CALIBRATE
Adjust temperature displayed on the Polaris PAC up or
down by 4 degrees.
NOTE If the temperature is o󰀨 by more than four
(4) degrees, contact your local service
representative.
More
SYSTEM SETUP
Label Aux >
Temp Calibrate >
Solar Priority >
Assign JVA >
Color Light >
TEMPERATURE
CALIBRATE
Water: 74°F
• Use Up/Down arrows to set new temperature
value.
7.8 Solar Priority (if applicable)
INSTALL SETTINGS>SOLAR PRIORITY
NOTE: You will only see this option if solar heating
is installed in your system.
Enable the system to use solar heat rst, when
available. If solar heat is no longer available, the system
will automatically switch to the alternate heat source.
SOLAR PRIORITY
Enable
Disable

More
INSTALL SETTINGS
Color Lights >
Label Aux >
Temp Calibrate >
Solar Priority >
Assign JVA >
>
• When solar and heater are enabled the solar will
heat the water until either the thermostat setting
has been reached or solar heat is no longer
available.
• If the solar panel is not hot enough, solar heat will
shut o󰀨 and the other heat source (usually gas
heater) will take over to bring the water up to the
thermostat setting.
7.9 Assign JVA
INSTALL SETTINGS>ASSIGN JVA
NOTE: If the system is a pool/spa combination, without
solar, only the solar JVA is assignable. If the
system is a pool or spa only system, without
solar, all three JVAs are assignable. The
example shown is for a pool or spa only system
without solar.

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Allow Jandy Valve® Actuators (JVAs) to be assigned to
any auxiliary on the Polaris PAC controller, so that when
you select this auxiliary, the valve turns. Assigning JVAs
lets the pool owner control certain features like diverting
water to a waterfall or bank of spa jets. Multiple JVAs
can be assigned to one auxiliary without extra hardware.
ASSIGN JVA
Solar Free
More
INSTALL SETTINGS
Color Lights >
Label Aux >
Temp Calibrate >
Solar Priority >
Assign JVA >
>
ASSIGN JVA
Solar
None
Aux1
Aux2
Aux3
7.10 Diagnostics
INSTALL SETTINGS>DIAGNOSTICS
For troubleshooting purposes, view diagnostic
information relating to current rmware revisions,
system alerts or error messages, and status of devices
connected to the RS-485 controller.
View Revision Number:
INSTALL SETTINGS>DIAGNOSTICS>REVISIONS
View your system rmware revision number for
troubleshooting.
More
INSTALL SETTINGS
Diagnostics >
DIAGNOSTICS
Revisions >
Alerts >
RS-485 Devices >
REVISIONS
UI: 1.3
Bootloader: 0.26
SWC:
FFC: 0.18
iAquaLink: 2.1.4
View Alert Messages
INSTALL SETTINGS>DIAGNOSTICS>ALERTS
View alerts or error messages. See Section 10. Glossaries
for a complete list and explanation of all system messages.
CURRENT ALERTS
[BLANK UNTIL AN
ALERT OCURS]
DIAGNOSTICS
Revisions >
Alerts >
RS-485 Devices >
• Screen is blank if the controller has no errors to
report.
View RS-485 Device Status:
INSTALL SETTINGS>DIAGNOSTICS>RS-485 DEVICES
View status of devices connected to the RS-485 controller.
Depending on your equipment conguration, any
combination of the following equipment may be displayed:
• FFC - Polaris PAC Controller
• iAL - iAquaLink
RS-485 DEVICES
FFC: 100%
iAL: 100%
DIAGNOSTICS
Revisions >
Alerts >
RS-485 Devices >

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Section 8. Main Menu
From the Main menu, access commands to turn
equipment on/o󰀨, program scheduled times to turn
equipment on/o󰀨 automatically, and view current operating
status for specic equipment in your conguration.
12:40PM
Filter Pump O󰀨
Temp O󰀨
Aux 1 O󰀨
Aux 2 O󰀨
Aux 3 O󰀨
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
MAIN MENU
8.1 Equipment Status
If any of the equipment is currently enabled in your
system, the screen alternately displays the Main menu
and the Equipment Status screen.
12:40PM
Filter Pump On
Temp O󰀨
Aux 1 On
Aux 2 On
Aux 3 O󰀨
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Equipment Status
Filter Pump
Aux1
Aux2
8.2 Filter Pump
MAIN > FILTER PUMP
Turn on Filter Pump whenever you want to lter the pool.
Filter Pump enables the lter pump to circulate water
through the lter and pool heater.
Equipment Status
Filter Pump
12:40PM
Filter Pump On
Temp O󰀨
Aux 1 O󰀨
Aux 2 O󰀨
Aux 3 O󰀨
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
• When Filter Pump is activated, the Equipment
Status menu is displayed indicating the Filter
Pump is ON.
8.3 Pool Heater On/O󰀨
MAIN > POOL HEATER
Enable the heater for the pool. Heater will turn on
automatically as long as the lter pump is on and the
water temperature is below the temperature set point.
12:40PM
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
POOL HEAT
Enabled
Set to: 75°F
12:40PM
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
• Increase or decrease current pool temperature by
pressing Select to highlight the setting. Press Up/
Down arrows to increase or decrease temperature.
• To turn pool heater OFF, press Select when Pool
Heater is highlighted in the Main menu.
8.4 Turn Aux1, Aux2 or Aux3 On/O󰀨
MAIN > AUX1, AUX2, AUX3
NOTE: If you have assigned labels to auxiliary
equipment, the label will be displayed in the
Main menu.
Turn ON or OFF auxiliary equipment, for example pool
lights, salt chlorinator, or UV system.
12:40PM
Pool Mode O󰀨
Temp 1 O󰀨
Aux1 O󰀨
Aux2 O󰀨
Aux3 O󰀨
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
12:40PM
Pool Mode O󰀨
Temp 1 O󰀨
Aux1 On
Aux2 On
Aux3 On
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Settings
Clock
Schedule

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Set the System Clock:
MAIN > SETTINGS > CLOCK
Set the current day of the week and time. This setting is
the time clock basis for dening schedules for the lter
pump and other equipment.
Settings
Clock
Schedule
SET CLOCK
Monday
1:04AM
• Current programmed day ashes when selected.
Scroll through days of the week to display desired
day, then press Select.
• Current programmed time (hour) ashes when
selected. Scroll through 24 hours to display
desired time, then press Select.
• Current programmed time (minutes) ashes when
selected. Scroll through 60 minutes to display
desired time, then press Select.
Dene Specic Equipment ON/OFF Schedules:
MAIN > SETTINGS > SCHEDULES
Dene automatic ON and OFF times for specic
equipment in your installation. You may set di󰀨erent
schedules for any single day, weekdays, weekends, or
assign the same schedule for all days. Set a maximum
of ten programs combined.
Dene schedules for the following equipment as
applicable:
• Filter Pump
• Pool Heater
• Solar Heater (if applicable)
• Aux1, Aux2, and Aux3 (as applicable)
NOTE: You will only see equipment listed in the menu if
it is installed as part of your system.
Example: Dene Filter Pump Schedule
MAIN > SETTINGS > SCHEDULES > FILTER PUMP
NOTE: Example shown is for dening the lter pump
schedule. The procedure to dene or change
ON / OFF times for all equipment listed in
Schedules Menu is identical to dening Filter
Pump schedule.
• Choose CHANGE to change the current displayed
schedule for selected equipment.
• Choose DELETE to remove the current schedule
from system programming. The system asks for
verication: Delete? No Yes.
• If there is no schedule currently set up for the
selected equipment, the system displays the
message: No Schedules Entered. Choose NEW to
begin programming a schedule.
• If there is more than one schedule currently set up
for the selected equipment, the system indicates
total number of programs currently entered for this
equipment (e.g., Program 2 of 2).
• Set ON time and OFF times:
– Current programmed time (hour) ashes when
selected. Scroll through 24 hours to display
desired time, then press Select.
– Current programmed time (minutes) ashes when
selected. Scroll through 60 minutes to display
desired time, then press Select.
• Set DAYS:
– Current programmed day ashes when selected.
Scroll through days of the week to display desired
day, ALL DAYS, WEEKENDS, or WEEKDAYS,
then press Select.
• When you select SAVE to enter new program data,
the system indicates total number of programs
currently entered for this equipment (e.g., Program 2
of 2).
8.5 Turn Specic Equipment On/O󰀨
Manually
MAIN > DEVICES
Example: Dene Filter Pump Schedule
Filter Pump
Prgm: 1 of 1
ON: 10:30AM
OFF: 7:45PM
DAYS: Weekdays
New >
Change >
Delete >
SCHEDULES
Filter Pump >
Temp 1 >
Aux 1 >
Aux 2 >
Aux 3 >
SAVE
Filter Pump
NEW SCHEDULE
ON: 12:00AM
OFF: 12:00PM
DAYS: Off
SAVE
Filter Pump
NEW SCHEDULE
ON: 09:00PM
OFF: 11:00PM
DAYS: Tuesday
Filter Pump
Prgm: 2 of 2
ON: 09:00PM
OFF: 11:00PM
DAYS: Tuesday
New >
Change >
Delete >

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• Choose NEW to keep the schedule displayed
and program an additional schedule for selected
equipment.
Turn selected equipment ON and OFF manually. The
following equipment may be displayed depending on
your pool’s conguration:
• Filter Pump
• Temp1
• Solar Heat (*only displayed if a solar heater and
solar sensor is part of your conguration)
• Aux1, Aux2, and Aux3 (* only if unlabeled
auxiliaries; labeled equipment is displayed by
name)
8.6 Turn All Equipment O󰀨
MAIN > DEVICES > ALL OFF
Manually turn OFF all equipment that is currently turned
on or enabled in your system.
Air 78°F
Filter Pump Off
Temp 1 >
Aux 1 >
Aux 2 >
Aux3 >
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Devices
Filter Pump >
Temp 1 >
Aux1 Off
Aux2 Off
Aux3 On
All Off

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Section 9. Pool Only System Menu Flow Diagrams
9.1 Main Menu
MAIN MENU/STATUS
Filter Pump OFF/ON
AUX 1 OFF/ON
Temp OFF/ON
AUX 3 OFF/ON
Settings
Devices
AUX 2 OFF/ON
Filter Pump OFF/ON
Temp OFF/ON
Solar Heat* OFF/ON
AUX 1 OFF/ON
AUX 2 OFF/ON
AUX 3 OFF/ON
All Off
Pool Heat Enabled
Set to: 80°F
Clock
Schedules
Set Clock
Friday
8:12 AM/PM
Filter Pump
Temp
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
(equipment name)
No Schedules Entered
New >
(only shown if no program entered)
(equipment name)
Prgm: 1 of 1
On: 12: 00 AM
Off: 12:00 AM
Days: Off
New >
Change >
Delete >
(equipment name)
New Schedule
On: 12: 00 AM
Off: 12:00 AM
Days: Off
Save
Service Mode
Auto
Service
Timeout

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MAIN MENU/STATUS
Filter Pump
AUX 1 OFF/ON
Temp
AUX 2 OFF/ON
Settings
Devices
Service Mode
AUX 3 OFF/ON
Freeze Protect
Units
Language
Clear Memory
Color Lights
Label Aux
INSTALL SETTINGS
From Settings, press
both Up/Down Arrow
buttons for 5 seconds
to display Install Settings
Menu
Ext. SWC Power
Diagnostics
Set Temp
Equipment
Set Units °F °C
AM/PM / 24H English
Francais
Espanol
Italiano
Deutsch
Portuguese
Nederlands
Afrikaans
Clear?
No / Yes
Temp: °F
Filter Pump
Aux 1
AUX 2
AUX3
Jandy Color
Jandy LED
Intellibrite
Color Logic
Assign to AUX
(light name)
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
Aerator
Backwash
Chem Feed
Cleaner
Fill Line
Pump
Fountain
Heat Pump
Heater
Lights
Lights - Pool
Mist
Not used
Other 1
Other 2
Other 3
Pond
Regulations
Slide
Solar Pump
Speed1
Speed2
Speed3
Speed4
Speed5
Speed6
Speed7
Speed8
Sprinkler 1
Sprinkler 2
Sprinkler 3
SUC / UV
Swim Jet
Valve(s)
Wtr Feature
Waterfalls
Whirlpool
None
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
Filter Pump
Revisions
Alerts
RS-485 Devices
Temp Calibrate Water: 75 °F
Solar Priority*
* only shown if installed
Enable
Disable
* only shown if installed
Assign JVA*
* only shown if installed
Intake Free
Return Free
Solar Free*
None
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
UI:
Bootloader:
SWC:*
FFC:
iAquaLink:*
* only shown if installed
Current Alerts
(blank until an
alert occurs)
AQP:* 100%
FFC: 100%
iAL:* 100%
SWC:* 100%
VSP:* 100%
* only shown if installed
9.2 Install Settings Menu

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Section 10. Glossaries
10.1 Glossary of Safety Delays and
Lockouts
Heater Cool Down Delay
When the system is heating and the Filter Pump is
turned o󰀨, the Filter Pump will remain on for ve (5)
minutes, and will continue to circulate the water. This
delay allows water to cool the heater down by circulating
water through it, preventing equipment damage. The ve
(5) minute delay starts counting down when the heater
goes o󰀨. If the heater has been o󰀨 for ve (5) minutes or
more, prior to turning o󰀨 the Filter Pump, there will not
be a delay.
Heater Start-up
The heater will only come on if the water is circulating
(for example, the lter pump is on and has been
circulating for 15 seconds) and the actual water
temperature is below the temperature you set with Temp
Set in the Menu. If these conditions are not met, the
heater will be enabled (ready to go), but will not re.
Heater “Short Cycling” Prevention
When the heater is activated and the desired
temperature is reached, heater will turn o󰀨 and remain
o󰀨 for three (3) minutes, even if the temperature falls
below the desired temperature. This feature prevents
heater short cycling (in other words, the heater turning
o󰀨 and on in rapid succession).
Cleaner Lockout
The pool cleaner will only activate if the Filter Pump is on
and water is circulating. The pool cleaner requires that
water is circulating to the pool in order for it to operate.
Enabled
When activated allows the function to work.
Disabled
When activated does not allow the function to work.
10.2 Glossary of Alert Messages
FREEZE PROTECT
This message indicates that freezing conditions have
been detected by the freeze protection sensor, and that
equipment assigned to freeze protection are active (for
example, the lter pump). See Freeze Protection Menu
for more information.
NOTE: The lter pump is always protected; auxiliary
circuits can be assigned to freeze protection. If
a freeze protected Auxiliary is turned o󰀨 during
freeze protection, a message will be displayed
indicating that item is o󰀨 but will turn on in
X amount of minutes. The minutes will vary
depending on how long freeze mode has been
active from one (1) to 15 minutes.
SENSOR OPEN
This error message indicates that the sensor is not
installed properly or is malfunctioning. Call your pool
service person to resolve this problem.
NOTE: If the message reads Water TEMP Open, the
heater will not re. If message Air TEMP OPEN
is displayed, freeze protection will not operate
correctly.
PUMP WILL REMAIN ON WHILE SPILLOVER IS ON
This message is displayed when you attempt to turn o󰀨
the lter pump while a spa spillover is on. Since the lter
pump is necessary for spillover operation, the pump will
remain on until the spillover is turned o󰀨.
PUMP WILL TURN OFF AFTER COOL DOWN CYCLE
This message indicates that the lter pump is circulating
water to cool down the heater. The lter pump will
continue to run for ve minutes to protect the heater from
damage, whenever the heater has red and has been o󰀨
for less than ve (5) minutes.
SERVICE MODE
Service mode is used by the pool service person to aid
them in servicing the pool.
SENSOR SHORT
This error message indicates that the sensor is not
installed properly or is malfunctioning. Call your pool
service person to resolve this problem.
NOTE: If the message reads WATER TEMP SHORT,
the heater will not re. If the message AIR
TEMP SHORT is displayed, freeze protection
will not operate correctly.
TIME-OUT MODE
Time Out mode is used by the pool service person to
aid them in servicing the pool. The automation system
user interface will not be functional for three (3) hours,
or until the switch at the Controller is turned back to
AUTO mode. The time remaining for TIME OUT mode is
displayed on the user interface screen

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HIGH VOLTAGE
LOW VOLTAGE
120VAC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
120V/HOT
Neutral
Ground
AUX 1 AUX 2
GROUND BAR
FILTER AUX 3
PUMP
Wire Nut
to 120 VAC
Power
RELAY
Line One
Line Two
Load One
Load Two
To Relay Socket
F. Pump
Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3
Relay Sockets
(24 VDC output)
JVA Sockets
(24 VAC output)
Solar
Spare Input
Low Voltage Heater
Green Terminal Bar
RS485 Network
(Red Terminal Bar)
User Interface Connector
(Black Modular
Connector)
Bonding and
Ground Lug
120VAC;
60 Hz; 1.67A
24VAC
24 VAC Power from
transformer to 3-pin terminal
on back of Power Controller Board
Power Controller Board
Water Temp Sensor
Air Temp Sensor
Solar Temp Sensor
PAGAUT
POWER
TRANSFORMER
PAGAUT
USER INTERFACE
Circuit Breaker Power Cord
Section 11. Wiring Diagram

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NOTES

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1.800.822.7933
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2-3365 Mainway, Burlington,
ON L7M 1A6, Canada
1.800.822.7933
PolarisPool.ca
©2022 Zodiac Pool Systems LLC. All rights reserved. Polaris® and the Polaris 3-wheeled cleaner design are
registered trademarks of Zodiac Pool Systems LLC. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of
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