Pentair SOLARTOUCH 521592 - Installing Conduit and Wiring; Conduit and Wire Specifications; Electrical Installation Safety Warnings

SolarTouch
®
Solar Control System Installation and User’s Guide
SolarTouch
®
Solar Control System Installation and User’s Guide
Installing Conduit and Wire to the Enclosure
• UseNo.14minimumtoNo.6maximumAWGforpowerrelaycircuits
depending on the power requirement. Be sure to follow all regulation
safety codes for the number and size of conductors that can be installed
in various sizes of conduit.
• Supplycircuitmustbeprotectedbysuitablecircuitbreaker.
• ToavoidobstructionintotheController,whenusingelectricalconduit
complete the installation of the conduit before concrete is poured. Also,
underground conduit should be positioned in well compacted soil. Ensure
that all conduit joints are well sealed and watertight.
WARNING! When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• DANGER!RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK,WHICHCANRESULTIN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Before attempting installation or service,
be sure the source AC power to the SolarTouch
®
Controller is switched
OFF at the circuit breaker located at the house.
• Grounding(earthbonding)isrequired.TheSolarTouch controller should
be installed by a qualified professional.
• ReadSafetyPrecautionsandImportantInstructions(pagei-ii).Before
attempting any electrical wiring, be sure to read and follow Safety
Instructions. Wiring should only be performed by a qualified professional.
 TOAVOIDANELECTRICALHAZARD- Do not connect the power
source conductors to the SolarTouch controller until all electrical
connections for all equipment (heaters, pumps, motorized valves, and
lights etc.) are completed.
• ForthemainACpowerconduit,itisrecommendedtousethe3/4”conduit
knockout located directly under the enclosure.
• Usethe1”grommetlowvoltageopeninglocatedonthelowerrightsideof
the SolarTouch controller enclosure for the temperature sensor wires. For
connection information (see page 18).
CAUTION All of the electrical wiring methods and materials used to complete
the electrical installation of the pool/spa system must be in accordance with the
National Electrical Code or the Canadian Electric Code, as well as any local
electrical codes in effect at the time of installation.
CAUTION All electrical materials used for the SolarTouch controller installation
must be accomplished by, or be under the direct supervision of a qualified
electrician.
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