Pentair SunTouch - General Installation Safety; Specific Safety Warnings; System Control and Mode

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SunTouch
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Control System Installation and User’s Guide
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 circuit interrupter
(GFCI)mustbeprovidedforthesextures.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 grounding bar stamped is located inside the SunTouch
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Control System Power
Center. 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currentNationalElectricalCode(NEC),NFPA
70ortheCanadianElectricalCode(CEC),CSAC22.1.Thedisconnectingmeansmustbereadily
accessibletothetuboccupantbutinstalledatleast10ft.(3.05m)fromtheinsidewallofthepool.
Safety Notice
Important Safety Instructions
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
WARNING
-Waterinexcessof100degreesFahrenheitmaybehazardoustoyourhealth.
WARNING - For units intended for use in other than single-family dwellings, a clearly labeled
emergency switch shall be provided as part of the installation. The switch shall be readily
accessibletotheoccupantsandshallbeinstalledatleast10feet(3.05m)away,adjacentto,and
within sight of, the unit.
Two Speed Pump Controls Notice (Title 20 Compliance)
Please read the following important Safety Instructions (See page 28 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.