Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR
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- Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 1
092419A RevE ECOMMAND 4 Automation Installation Manual \ Contents Introduction 2 Installation 3 Configuration 16 System Startup and Checkout....26 Warranty 30 HPC-4 HPC-4-ACT HPC-4-RC HPC-4-ACT-RC HPC-4-S HPC4-AQC HPC4-ACT- - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 2
be followed, including the following: • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • WARNING: Disconnect all AC power during installation. • WARNING: 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 - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 3
-see page 7 and inside of door for suitable breakers Wire 4-conductor cable (electronics unit to external chlorination) Wire/conduit for 100A service from main panel to ECOMMAND 4 Wire/conduit for filter pump and other high voltage loads Wire for bonding Miscellaneous Mounting hardware (screws - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 4
Installation Mounting ECOMMAND 4 Control Center The ECOMMAND 4 is contained in a raintight enclosure that is suitable for outdoor mounting. The control must be mounted a minimum of 5 ft. (2 meters) horizontal distance from the pool/spa (or more, if local codes require). The Control Center is - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 5
. All wireless models require the user to run the "Teach Wireless" routine in the Settings Menu. This information can be found in the ECOMMAND 4 Operation Manual. Optional Base Station The AQL2-BASE-RF optional base station must be installed if the AQL2-SS-RF is used. The AQL2BASE-RF optional base - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 6
LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTS FIBER OPTIC LIGHT SOURCE COLOR WHEEL POOL/SPA SUCTION VALVE CHECK VALVE (prevents draining of raised spas) FILTER PUMP MANUAL VALVE MANUAL VALVE POOL VACUUM VALVE TWO-WAY VALVE ENERGY FILTER ISOLATED WATER FEATURE PUMP SOLAR BOOST PUMP FILTER CHECK VALVE SOLAR VALVE - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 7
• Follow all local and NEC (CEC if applicable) codes • Use copper conductors only Main Service (Power to the Circuit Breaker Subpanel) The ECOMMAND 4 circuit breaker subpanel is rated for 100A service. Run properly rated conductors (L1, L2, N, and ground) from the primary house electrical panel - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 8
Circuit Breaker Installation and Wiring Circuit breakers are to be supplied by the installer. Refer to the circuit breaker chart below for a list of suitable circuit breakers that can be used. Follow the code and the circuit breaker manufacturer's rating requirements regarding the size and - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 9
) for proper operation of both speeds. IMPORTANT: Be sure to follow the wiring diagram below AND to configure the control logic according to the instructions on page 18. Lo Speed Hi Speed Common Ground 2-Speed Filter Pump N L2 L1 G Lights A ground fault circuit breaker must be used to supply - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 10
generic connection. The manuals supplied with most heaters also include specific wiring instructions for connecting the heater to an external control (usually identified as "2-wire" remote control). For millivolt or line voltage heaters, contact Hayward Tech support - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 11
Generic Heaters 1. Wire heater to 120/240V power source per the instructions in the heater manual. The ECOM- MAND 4 does NOT control the power going to the heater. 2. Wire the ECOMMAND 4 dry contact heater output per the diagram below. Many internal - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 12
Hayward Heaters Refer to the instructions in the heater manual for "2-wire Remote Thermostat" operation under "Remote the ECOMMAND 4 must be separated from any line voltage wires. Failure to follow these instructions may cause erratic operation of the heater. 5. Set the Power (Thermostat Select) - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 13
Raypak RP2100 Pool/Spa Heater 1. Turn power off to heater. 2. Push the mode button to "spa" mode. 3. Set the temperature to the maximum. 4. Push the mode button to "OFF". 5. Lastly, plug the prewired connector in the P7 position on the board. IMPORTANT: The heater will display "OFF" when it is being - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 14
VSC power connections if possible. Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP) Wiring and Address Setting Refer to your TriStar, TriStar VS or EcoStar manual(s) for proper low voltage communication wiring between the ECOMMAND 4 and the Hayward Variable Speed Pump. A pump address must be configured if a VSP - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 15
heating system, the solar sensor is required. The sensors are provided with a 15 ft. cable. If a longer cable is required, contact the Hayward service dept. for information on suitable cable types and splices. See page 3 and the diagram below for installation information. POOL/SPA SENSOR AIR SENSOR - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 16
Hayward Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure Chlorinator The ECOMMAND 4 can control one or more Hayward Aqua Rite or Hayward Swimpure chlorinators when additional sanitizing capacity is required. A 4 wire connection is used to communicate to the Aqua Rite/Swimpure and can be wired up to 500' apart. Any - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 17
ECOMMAND 4 will automatically chlorinate both the pool and spa according to the desired output setting (see Settings Menu in the Operation manual). If disabled (default), all displays relating to the chlorinator will be suppressed. When the chlorinator is enabled, the ECOMMAND 4 will automatically - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 18
page 5. Spa CountDn This menu will appear only if Pool/Spa Setup is set to "Pool and Spa". This setting is the time, after you manually switch the Pool/Spa valves to "Spa Only", until the ECOMMAND 4 automatically returns the valves to their previous positions. It is programmed in increments of - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 19
V1=Aux1, V2=Aux2 This menu appears only if the Pool/Spa Setup is set to "Pool Only" or "Spa Only". When enabled, Valve 1 (return) will follow the Aux1 output and Valve 2 (suction) will follow the Aux2 output. When disabled (default), the return and suction pool/spa valves function normally. Filter - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 20
Freeze Protection Freeze protection is used to protect the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage. If freeze protection is enabled and the AIR temperature falls below the freeze threshold (see below), the ECOMMAND 4 will turn on the filter pump to circulate the water. If "Pool and Spa" is - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 21
Heater Extend If "Enabled", the filter extend logic keeps the filter pump running beyond the normal turn-off time until the pool (or spa) is heated up to the desired temperature setting (see Settings Menu). Heater extend will NOT cause the filter pump to turn on, it will only delay the turn off time - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 22
used, the lights relay can be used to control other pool devices that may require these options. The function of each option is shown below. Manual On/Off (default) - the lights relay will alternate between turning on and off when the LIGHTS button is pressed. There is no automatic control logic - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 23
the Lights output. The optional AQL-DIM dimmer kit must be installed if "Dimmer" is desired. When "Dimmer" is selected, and the Lights output is manually turned on, the "+" and "-" buttons adjust the level from 20% to 100% (default). The level is saved for the next time the lights are turned - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 24
pool cover. Swimmers may become entrapped underneath the cover. Aux1 Function Manual On/Off (default) - the aux relay will alternate between then will turn off automatically after a programmed time (see Timers Menu, Operation Manual). The AUX button can also be used to turn the output off. Low - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 25
is saved for the next time the aux1 output is turned from off to on. Aux1 Interlock If "Enabled", this feature will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer, Timeclock), selected above and turn the aux1 off when: filter pump is off, first 3 minutes of filter pump operation (allows the - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 26
In-Floor Cleaner - the valve switches the water returning to the pool between the in-floor cleaner and the normal return jets which facilitate efficient surface skimming. The valve will operate the in-floor cleaner for the first half of each clock hour and then switch to the jets/skimming for the - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 27
Time Format 12 hour AM/PM Units ºF and PPM Reset Config. to Default Press + Are you sure? + to proceed Config. reset Confirmed Toggle between 12 hour AM/PM (default) and 24 hour time format options Move to previous/next configuration menu Toggle between ºF and PPM (default) and ºC and g/L (Metric) - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 28
level reason pump is running (not scheduled) reason hi-speed is running (not scheduled) countdown time remaining heater control status system manual off check system error filter speed spa heater1 temperature pool heater1 temperature spa solar temperature pool solar temperature superchlorinate spa - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 29
The pump will automatically turn off at the end of the 5 minute heater cooldown period. For more detailed instructions on control and operation of the ECOMMAND 4 system, refer to the Operation Manual. Service Mode Service mode disables all automatic control operation and is intended to be used when - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 30
Pushing the SERVICE button again will enter a timed service mode. Service operation as described above will continue for 3 hours, then automatically return to normal operation. Push the SERVICE button once more to exit out of Service mode. 29 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 31
Hayward authorized warranty service center. For more information on authorized service centers please contact the Hayward Technical Service Support Center (61 Whitecap in accordance with the recommendations in the owners manual(s). 5. Problems resulting from tampering, accident, abuse, negligence, - Hayward Ecommand W/2Gva/Base/Aquaconne | ECOMMAND-4-Installation-Manual-092419AR - Page 32
For further information or consumer technical support, visit our website at www.hayward.com Hayward is a registered trademark and ECOMMAND 4 is a trademark of Hayward Industries, Inc. © 2018 Hayward Industries, Inc. All other
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USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
ECOMMAND 4
Automation
Installation Manual
092419A RevE
HPC-4
HPC-4-ACT
HPC-4-RC
HPC-4-ACT-RC
HPC-4-S
HPC4-AQC
HPC4-ACT-AQC
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Contents
Introduction
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2
Installation
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3
Configuration
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16
System Startup and Checkout
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26
Warranty
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30
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Phone: (908) 355-7995
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