Zodiac AquaLink Z4 User manual
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2.1 The User Interface (UI)..................................................7
2.2 Navigation Buttons ........................................................8
3.1 Equipment Status ..........................................................9
3.2 Pool Mode ...................................................................10
3.3 Pool Heater ON/OFF ................................................... 11
3.4 Spa Mode ....................................................................12
3.5 Spa Heater ON/OFF....................................................13
3.6 Turn AUX1 or AUX2 ON/OFF .....................................14
3.7 Define System Settings ...............................................15
main > SETTinGS ...................................................................15
3.8 Turn Specific Equipment ON/OFF Manually ...............21
3.9 Turn All Equipment OFF ..............................................21
MAIN > DEVICES > ALL OFF ..............................................21
4.1 Pool/Spa Combination System
Main Menu...................................................................22
4.2 Pool Only System
Main Menu...................................................................23
5.1 Glossary of Safety Delays and Lockouts.....................24
5.2 Glossary of Messages .................................................25
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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:
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 effects 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.
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, do not remove the suction fittings
of your spa or hot tub. Never operate a spa or hot tub if the suction fittings are
broken or missing. Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the
flow rate marked on the equipment assembly.
Install
the controller at least five (5) feet (1.52m) from the inside wall of the pool and/
or hot tub using non-metallic plumbing. Canadian installations must be at least
three (3) meters from the water.
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.
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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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 should limit spa water temperatures to 100°F (38°C).
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 drowsines while other medication may
affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
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 hot tub.
Water temperature in excess of 100°F (38°C) may be injurious 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 five (5) feet (1.52m) 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.
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A ground-fault circuit-interrupter must be provided if this device is used to control
underwater lighting fixtures. 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.
Install to provide drainage of
compartment for electrical components.
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 (3.3mm2). In addition, a second wire connector should be bonded with a
no. 8 AWG (8.4mm2) copper wire to any metal ladders, water pipes, or other metal
within five (5) feet (1.52m) of the pool/spa. In Canada the bonding wire must be
minimum 6 AWG (13.3mm2).
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All system programming and setup is performed through the
AquaLink Z4 UI located on the front of the controller.
The installer may relocate the UI. It is critical that the UI be
mounted outdoors, where a service professional may access it
at any time.
Select
Back
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Back Button
Power Light
Select Button
Alert Light
Power Button
Menu Screen
Up/Down (Scroll)
Arrows
Power Alert
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12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 74°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
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Use the following UI buttons to access and select all menus and
commands:
Turn UI power on/off.
Scroll up/down within current menu to highlight a
specific menu command.
Go back to previous menu.
To return to Main menu, press Back button
repeatedly to cycle back through menus.
Select current highlighted menu command.
Display the next related command or activate the
selected function.
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From the Main menu, access commands to turn equipment on/off,
program scheduled times to turn equipment on/off automatically,
and view current operating status for specific equipment in your
configuration.
If a spa is not part of your equipment, the Main menu displays AUX1
and AUX2 instead of SPA MODE and SPA HEATER. Spa menu
options are displayed only in AquaLink Z4 Pool/Spa congurations.
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Aux1 O
Aux2 O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Aux1 O
Aux2 O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
If any of the equipment is currently enabled in your system, the screen
alternately displays the Main menu and the Equipment Status screen.
Select
Back
Select
Back
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode On
Pool Heater 74°F
Spa Mode Off
Spa Heater Off
Settings >
Manual Control >
Equipment Status
Filter Pump
Aux1
Aux2
Select
Back
Select
Back
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode On
Pool Heater 74°F
Spa Mode Off
Spa Heater Off
Settings >
Manual Control >
Equipment Status
Filter Pump
Aux1
Aux2
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Aux1 O
Aux2 O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
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main > pool modE
Turn on Pool Mode whenever you want to filter the pool. Pool Mode
enables the filter pump to circulate water through the filter and pool
heater.
AquaLink
12:40PM
Pool Mode On
Pool Heater 80°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Equipment Status
Filter Pump
AquaLink
12:40PM
Pool Mode On
Pool Heater 80°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Equipment Status
Filter Pump
• When Pool Mode is activated, the Equipment Status menu is
displayed indicating the Filter Pump is ON.
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main > pool HEaTER
Enable the heater for the pool. Heater will turn on automatically as
long as the filter pump is on and the water temperature is below the
temperature set point.
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater O
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Filter Pump
Aux1
Aux2
POOL HEAT
Enabled
Set to: 75°F
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater O
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Filter Pump
Aux1
Aux2
POOL HEAT
Enabled
Set to: 75°F
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater O
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Filter Pump
Aux1
Aux2
POOL HEAT
Enabled
Set to: 75°F
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
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• 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.
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main>Spa modE
You will only see this option if you have a pool/spa conguration.
Turn on Spa Mode whenever you want to filter the spa. Spa Mode
enables the filter pump to circulate water through the filter and spa
heater.
Equipment Status
Filter Pump
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Spa Mode On
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Equipment Status
Filter Pump
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 80°F
Spa Mode On
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
• When Spa Mode is activated, the Equipment Status menu is
displayed indicating the Filter Pump is ON.
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main > Spa HEaTER
You will only see this option if you have a pool/spa conguration.
Enable the heater for the spa. Heater will turn on automatically as
long as the filter pump is on and the water temperature is below the
temperature set point.
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater O
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Filter Pump
Aux1
Aux2
SPA HEAT
Enabled
Set to: 100°F
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater O
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater 102°F
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater O
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Filter Pump
Aux1
Aux2
SPA HEAT
Enabled
Set to: 100°F
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater O
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater 102°F
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater O
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Filter Pump
Aux1
Aux2
SPA HEAT
Enabled
Set to: 100°F
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater O
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater 102°F
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
• Increase or decrease current spa temperature by pressing Select
to highlight the setting. Press Up/Down arrows to increase or
decrease temperature.
• To turn spa heater OFF, press Select when Spa Heater is
highlighted in the Main menu.
• When you turn the spa heater OFF and switch to Pool Mode,
there is a five-minute cool-down delay and water continues to
circulate to prevent equipment damage.
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main > aUX1, aUX2
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 and spa
lights, waterfalls, or air blowers.
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode On
Pool Heater 80°F
Aux1 O
Aux2 O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode On
Pool Heater 80°F
Aux1 On
Aux2 O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode On
Pool Heater 80°F
Aux1 O
Aux2 O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode On
Pool Heater 80°F
Aux1 On
Aux2 O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
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main > SETTinGS
Adjust chlorine output settings for installed automatic chlorination
system (if applicable), set the system time clock, and define
schedules for equipment to turn ON/OFF automatically.
main >SETTinGS > booST
You will only see this option if a chlorination system is installed.
Turn on the chlorination system so it will run at 100% output for the
next 24 hours.
Settings
Boost O
Low O
Chlor Output
Clock
Schedule
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 74°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Settings
Boost O
Low O
Chlor Output
Clock
Schedule
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 74°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
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main >SETTinGS > loW
You will only see this option if a chlorination system is installed.
Turn on the chlorination system so it will run at the preset Low
Output setting. Low Output Setting is the minimum percentage of
chlorine you want in the pool or spa water when running it at the
Low setting.
Settings
Boost O
Low O
Chlor Output
Clock
Schedule
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 74°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
Settings
Boost O
Low O
Chlor Output
Clock
Schedule
Zodiac
12:40PM
Pool Mode O
Pool Heater 74°F
Spa Mode O
Spa Heater O
Settings >
Devices >
Service Mode >
main >SETTinGS > CHloR oUTpUT
You will only see this option if a chlorination system is installed in
your conguration.
Adjust the percentage of chlorine output higher or lower than the
current default settings. Default setting for Pool is 20%. Default
setting for Spa is 10%.
Settings
Boost O
Low O
Chlor Output
Clock
Schedule
Chlor Output
Pool 20%
Spa 10%
Settings
Boost O
Low O
Chlor Output
Clock
Schedule
Chlor Output
Pool 20%
Spa 10%
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main > SETTinGS > CloCK
Set the current day of the week and time. This setting is the time
clock basis for defining schedules for the filter pump and other
equipment.
SET CLOCK
Monday
1:04AM
Settings
Clock
Schedule
SET CLOCK
Monday
1:04AM
Settings
Clock
Schedule
• 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.
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main > SETTinGS > SCHEdUlES
Define automatic ON and OFF times for specific equipment in your
installation. You may set different schedules for any single day,
weekdays, weekends, or assign the same schedule for all days. Set
a maximum of ten programs combined.
Define schedules for the following equipment as applicable:
• Filter Pump
• Pool Heater
• Spa Heater (if applicable)
• Solar Heater (if applicable)
• Aux1, Aux2, and Aux3 (as applicable)
You will only see equipment listed in the menu if it is installed as
part of your system.
main > SETTinGS > SCHEdUlES > FilTER pUmp
Example shown is for dening the lter pump schedule. The
procedure to dene or change ON / OFF times for all equipment
listed in Schedules Menu is identical to dening Filter Pump
schedule.
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• Choose NEW to keep the schedule displayed and program an
additional schedule for selected equipment.
• 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 verication:
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).
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SAVE
Filter Pump
Prgm: 1 of 1
ON: 10:30AM
OFF: 7:45PM
DAYS: Weekdays
New >
Change >
Delete >
Filter Pump
NEW SCHEDULE
ON: 12:00AM
OFF: 12:00PM
DAYS: O
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 >
Select
Back Select
Back
SCHEDULE
Filter Pump
No programs
entered
MORE
SCHEDULES
NEW >
Filter Pump >
Spa >
Pool Heat >
Spa Heat >
Solar Heat >
SAVE
Filter Pump
Prgm: 1 of 1
ON: 10:30AM
OFF: 7:45PM
DAYS: Weekdays
New >
Change >
Delete >
Filter Pump
NEW SCHEDULE
ON: 12:00AM
OFF: 12:00PM
DAYS: O
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 >
SAVE
Filter Pump
Prgm: 1 of 1
ON: 10:30AM
OFF: 7:45PM
DAYS: Weekdays
New >
Change >
Delete >
Filter Pump
NEW SCHEDULE
ON: 12:00AM
OFF: 12:00PM
DAYS: O
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 >
SAVE
Filter Pump
Prgm: 1 of 1
ON: 10:30AM
OFF: 7:45PM
DAYS: Weekdays
New >
Change >
Delete >
Filter Pump
NEW SCHEDULE
ON: 12:00AM
OFF: 12:00PM
DAYS: O
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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