Autopilot Pool Pilot Digital Nano+ User manual

INSTALLER: THIS DOCUMENT IS PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND IS TO REMAIN WITH THE EQUIPMENT OWNER

LTP0086 Rev4 05/11/2017

Pool Pilot®

Digital Nano/Nano+

Digital Nano Models: 75041A, 75041A-xx

Manifolds: PPM1, PPM1M

Cell: PPC1

Digital Nano+Models: 75043A, 75043A-xx

Manifolds: PPM2, PPM2M

Cells: PPC1 or PPC2

Owner’s Manual: Installation / Operation

This manual covers the installation and operation of the Digital Nano/Nano+ Chlorine Generators

Important!

Read This Manual and Product Labels Before Installing or Operating This Equipment

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - FACTORY CONTACT INFORMATION...........................................................................................1

SECTION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................1

SECTION 3 - OWNER QUICK START & RUN.....................................................................................................4

3.1 How Your Digital Nano/Nano+ Works ............................................................................................................4

3.2 Optional 863A Expansion Board Additional Features ....................................................................................4

3.3 Owner/Operator Control Buttons, CHECK SYSTEM LED, and Audio Alarm.................................................5

3.3.1 UP and DOWN Arrows.................................................................................................................5

3.3.2 The BOOST Button......................................................................................................................5

3.3.3 MENU and SELECT Button .........................................................................................................5

3.3.4 CHECK SYSTEM Light and Audio Alarm ....................................................................................6

3.4 Normal Display Modes....................................................................................................................................6

3.4.1 Purifier Mode................................................................................................................................6

3.5 Water Balance and Chemistry Recommendations.........................................................................................7

SECTION 4 - SPECIFICATION AND APPROVALS.............................................................................................8

4.1 Specifications..................................................................................................................................................8

4.2 Manifold Pressure Drop Versus Flow .............................................................................................................9

4.3 Agency Approvals...........................................................................................................................................9

SECTION 5 -FEATURES....................................................................................................................................10

5.1 Patented Temperature Compensation..........................................................................................................10

5.2 Water Manifolds Assemblies - Available Options.........................................................................................10

5.2.1 Automatic-Flow Bypass Manifold Assembly (models PPM1, PPM1M and PPM2, PPM2M).....11

5.2.2 CoPilot®Manifold Assembly.......................................................................................................11

5.3 Automatically Reduce Chlorine Output When Pool Cover Closes ...............................................................12

SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................................12

6.1 Fuse Location and Ratings...........................................................................................................................12

6.2 Removing / Inspecting / Cleaning Tri-Sensor...............................................................................................13

6.2.1 Tri-sensor Assembly Overview ..................................................................................................13

6.2.2 Inspect Tri-sensor.......................................................................................................................13

6.2.3 Cleaning Tri-sensor/Salt Sensor................................................................................................14

6.2.4 Test Tri-sensor Flow Switch.......................................................................................................14

6.3 Servicing the Cell..........................................................................................................................................15

6.3.1 Removal.....................................................................................................................................15

6.3.2 Visual Inspection........................................................................................................................16

6.3.3 Manual Cleaning ........................................................................................................................16

6.3.4 Installing.....................................................................................................................................16

6.4 Winterizing ....................................................................................................................................................17

6.4.1 Digital Nano/Nano+ Control Unit and Manifold Assembly .........................................................17

6.5 Spring Start-up..............................................................................................................................................17

6.5.1 Digital Nano/Nano+....................................................................................................................17

SECTION 7 - PROGRAMMING...........................................................................................................................18

7.1 Control Panel................................................................................................................................................18

7.1.1 Button Overview.........................................................................................................................18

7.1.2 MENU Button .............................................................................................................................18

7.1.3 Display Overview........................................................................................................................18

7.2 Menus ...........................................................................................................................................................19

7.3 Basic Operational Programming...................................................................................................................20

7.3.1 Adjusting the Chlorine Output %................................................................................................20

7.3.2 Boost or Super Boost.................................................................................................................20

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7.3.3 Chlorine Mode............................................................................................................................21

7.3.4 Chlorine % Adjustment Procedure.............................................................................................21

7.4 Test Pool Pilot (Diagnostic Menu) ................................................................................................................22

7.5 View Setup....................................................................................................................................................22

7.6 Review of Installer, Owner, & Maintenance Menu Programming.................................................................23

7.6.1 Set Pool Volume.........................................................................................................................23

7.6.2 Calibrate Salt..............................................................................................................................23

7.6.3 Select Language ........................................................................................................................23

7.6.4 Calibrate Temperature ...............................................................................................................23

7.6.5 Select Units ................................................................................................................................24

7.6.6 Set Temperature Unit.................................................................................................................24

7.6.7 Display Temperature..................................................................................................................24

7.6.8 Set 12/24 Hour Clock (Optional Feature w/ 863A Expansion Board)........................................24

7.6.9 Set Time of Day (Optional Feature w/ 863A Expansion Board) ................................................25

7.6.10 Set Purifier Off (Optional Feature w/ 863A Expansion Board).................................................25

7.6.11 Set Reverse Time.....................................................................................................................25

7.6.12 Force Reverse..........................................................................................................................26

7.6.13 Enable/Disable Audio Alarm ....................................................................................................26

7.6.14 Select System (Optional Feature w/ 863A Expansion Board) .................................................26

SECTION 8 - INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................27

8.1 Basic System Overview................................................................................................................................27

8.2 Plannning the installation..............................................................................................................................28

8.2.1 Before installing the Digital Nano/Nano+:..................................................................................28

8.3 Check Parts ..................................................................................................................................................28

8.4 Installation Steps...........................................................................................................................................29

8.5 Mounting the Digital Nano/Nano+.................................................................................................................29

8.6 Electrical connections ...................................................................................................................................30

8.6.1 Electrical Connections Overview................................................................................................30

8.6.2 AC Input Voltage........................................................................................................................31

8.6.3 Low Voltage Wiring ....................................................................................................................31

8.6.4 Bonding ......................................................................................................................................34

8.7 Plumbing the system.....................................................................................................................................35

8.7.1 Plumbing the Manifold Assembly...............................................................................................35

8.8 Preparing the Pool Water..............................................................................................................................36

8.8.1 Steps to Prepare Water..............................................................................................................36

8.8.2 Calculating Pool Volume............................................................................................................36

8.8.3 Adding Salt.................................................................................................................................37

8.9 Programming at Installation..........................................................................................................................38

8.10 Language Translation Matrix ......................................................................................................................39

SECTION 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................42

SECTION 10 - REFERENCE.................................................................................................................................48

10.1 Basic Water Chemistry ...............................................................................................................................48

10.1.1 Chlorine....................................................................................................................................50

10.1.2 pH.............................................................................................................................................50

10.1.3 Total Alkalinity..........................................................................................................................50

10.1.4 Calcium Hardness....................................................................................................................50

10.1.5 Cyanuric Acid...........................................................................................................................50

10.2 Using the Saturation Index .........................................................................................................................51

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10.3 Salt Addition Chart......................................................................................................................................52

10.4 Declaration of Conformity ...........................................................................................................................53

10.5 FCC Compliance.........................................................................................................................................53

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SECTION 1 - FACTORY CONTACT INFORMATION

If you should need to call AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc. for questions, services, or parts, please have your

model and serial numbers available. Please also have the name of your installer and date of your

equipment’s installation. If you have questions, please refer to our web site for the latest manual

revisions, additional information, and helpful service advice.

Web

www.AutoPilot.com

Pool Volume

(Gallons/Liters)

Phone

(727) 823-5642

8-5 pm, Est., M-F

Installer

Install date

Fax

877-408-8142

Cell Model

Serial #

Address

AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc.

2737 24th Street North

St. Petersburg, Florida 33713

USA

Digital Nano/Nano+

Model

Serial #

SECTION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION

For personal safety, and to avoid damage to equipment, follow all safety instructions displayed on the

equipment and within this manual. Repair and service of your Digital Nano/Nano+ must be performed

by qualified service personnel. Should you suspect your chlorine generator is not performing properly,

refer to the section in this manual entitled: "Troubleshooting" on page 42 to determine if a call for

service is required. Warranties will be voided if the Digital Nano/Nano+ has been improperly installed.

Failure to properly operate, maintain or repair the Digital Nano/Nano+ will void the factory warranty.

Throughout this manual safety signals are placed where particular attention is required. Please note

"WARNING" signals relate to personal safety, while "CAUTION” signals promote avoiding damage to

equipment.

Follow all state provincial and NEC (National Electrical Codes) and applicable CEC (Canadian

Electrical Codes) unless local guidelines supersede. When installing and using your Digital

Nano/Nano+, basic safety precautions must always be followed, including the following:

WARNING: Failure to heed the following may result in injury or death.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK - Disconnect all AC power when installing or servicing

this system. Follow all state, local, and National Electrical Code(s) (provincial and

Canadian Electrical Code(s) if applicable). Use copper conductors only.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK - Digital Nano/Nano+ contains no owner-repairable

components. Repairs must not be attempted by untrained and/or unqualified individuals.

If service is deemed necessary, contact installing dealer or AquaCal AutoPilot Customer

Support.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK - A bonding lug has been provided on the outside of the

Digital Nano/Nano+. This lug permits the connection of a No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) solid

copper-bonding conductor (No. 6 AWG in Canada). Make this connection between the

Digital Nano/Nano+ and all other electrical equipment and exposed metal within 5-feet

(1.5 m) of the Digital Nano/Nano+. All field-installed metal components (such as rails,

ladders, drains, etc.) within 10-feet of the pool, spa, or hot tub, must be bonded to the

equipment grounding bus using copper conductors not smaller than No. 8 AWG

(8.4 mm2) (No. 6 AWG in Canada).

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RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK - Digital Nano/Nano+ configured to 115 Vac must be

installed at least 10 feet (3 m) from the pool or spa wall. Digital Nano/Nano+ configured

to 230 Vac must be installed at least 5 feet (1.5m) from the pool or spa wall.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK - A disconnect device incorporated into the fixed wiring

must be included in the supply circuit (such as a time clock, relay, or circuit breaker).

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK - Connect only to a branch circuit protected by a

ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify

that the circuit is protected by a GFCI.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK - Digital Nano/Nano+ must be connected only to a

supply circuit that is protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). The GFCI

must be tested on a routine basis. To test, push the GFCI test button. Power should be

interrupted. Push the reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate

in this manner, it is defective.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK - If the ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) interrupts

power to the equipment without the test button being pushed, a ground current is flowing

with a possibility of an electrical shock. Do not use equipment. Disconnect the

equipment and have the problem corrected by a qualified service representative before

using.

CHEMICAL HAZARD - To avoid damaging splashes, always add acid to water, never

water to acid. Wear safety glasses and use other appropriate personal protection

equipment.

CHEMICAL HAZARD - Always follow the instructions on the manufacturer's label

whenever handling or using chemicals.

CHEMICAL HAZARD –Heavy pool (or spa) usage and higher temperatures may require

a higher chlorine output in order to maintain proper free available chlorine residuals.

WATER CHEMISTRY SAFETY - Improper water chemistry can present a serious health

hazard. The proper residual chlorine level and water chemistry must be maintained. The

addition of certain pool maintenance chemicals can reduce the effectiveness of chlorine.

Maintain Pool / Spa water per standards detailed later in this manual.

COMBUSTIBLE HAZARD –The AutoPilot®Digital Nano/Nano+ is equipped with an

electronic flow switch that automatically turns the unit off in the event of a “low water

flow” situation. Do not tamper in any way with this safety feature.

PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD –To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to

operate this device.

RISK OF CHILD DROWNING OR INJURY - Children must be closely supervised at all

times around pool or spa equipment.

CAUTION: Failure to heed the following may result in equipment damage.

The AutoPilot®Digital Nano/Nano+ must be installed and operated as specified. Failure

to do so will void the equipment warranty.

To permit proper air circulation, the Digital Nano/Nano+ must be mounted at least 1-foot

(30 cm) above ground level or any other cooling obstruction.

Special measures are required in the event of freezing conditions. Your Digital

Nano/Nano+ may be damaged if measures are not taken in advance of freezing

conditions. Equipment damage due to freezing conditions is NOT covered under the

equipment warranty.

Do not use a pool cleaner or vacuum head with wheels, as wheels can leave track

marks on newly-plastered pools. Do not allow Granular salt to pile up in one location,

without brushing, as staining may occur.

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Excessively high chlorine levels can cause corrosion damage to pool fixtures and

equipment.

For maximum cell life, maintain water in a balanced condition. Water maintained in a

scaling condition will shorten cell life and may render the Digital Nano/Nano+

inoperative. Damage and/or service calls, caused by improper water balance, will NOT

be covered under the equipment warranty.

Scraping or scratching the titanium blade’s edge or surface will damage the blade

catalyst coating and cause premature failure of the cell... warranty will be voided. Never

use any sharp or metallic objects to remove scale.

Reduced polarity reversing cycle times will reduce cell life, and should only be used due

to uncontrollable scale formation on the cell. ALWAYS test and adjust water balance,

before attempting scale control via shortening reverse period.

The Tri-sensor should not be pulled out at an angle, or the flow paddle or flow post may

be damaged. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION 3 - OWNER QUICK START & RUN

1) Balance the water chemistry according to the water chemistry parameters on page 7 and salt

recommendations on page 37. The Digital Nano/Nano+ may be started immediately. The salt

reading, however, may initially be inaccurate until the circulation pump has been run for 24

hours to fully dissolve newly added salt.

2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to set the chlorine percentage to 50%.

3) During the first two weeks, test the water chemistry parameters every 3-4 days. Adjust chlorine

percentage as needed.

4) Once ideal chlorine percentage has been determined, follow normal maintenance procedures.

3.1 HOW YOUR DIGITAL NANO/NANO+ WORKS

The Digital Nano/Nano+ is designed to handle the purification needs of residential swimming pools and

spas. The amount of chlorine required for proper sanitization will vary based on the pool size and

various factors such as water temperature, bather load, exposure to direct sunlight, and special water

features.

The system requires a low concentration of dissolved salt (sodium chloride) in the water. The salt

concentration level is normally maintained below the taste threshold. The Digital Nano/Nano+

automatically converts the salt into chlorine, which your pool/spa requires to remain sanitized and algae

free. The chlorine reverts back to salt after treating the water. Since the salt is constantly recycled,

there is minimal loss during a swimming season. However, salt can be lost due to filter backwashing,

rain water overflow, leaks, or bather splashing/carry out but not through evaporation.

The water circulation pump must be operating for your Digital Nano/Nano+ to produce chlorine, so run

time is one of several key components to maintaining the proper sanitizer levels. Most installations

require a minimum of eight (8) hours-per-day pump run time to properly filter and sanitize the water.

3.2 OPTIONAL 863A EXPANSION BOARD ADDITIONAL FEATURES

When the optional 863A Expansion Board is purchased and installed, your Digital Nano/Nano+ will be

equipped with a variety of additional features.

Once installed, the new board will support the addition of an automatic pool cover switch (not supplied)

that will detect when the pool cover is open or closed. This will allow the Digital Nano/Nano+ to

automatically adjust chlorine output when the cover is closed and avoid over chlorination or premature

cell depletion.

A 12/24 Hour Clock that allows the user to set personal preference for time display. The Set Time of

Day feature can be set to display the correct time zone and/or adjustments for Daylight Saving Time

changes. The optional 863A Expansion Board is also equipped with a Lithium battery backup for real

time clock.

The Set Purifier Off feature will allow the Digital Nano/Nano+ to be programmed to delay chlorine

production if salt will not be added to the pool water for a specified amount of time, from 1-28 days.

More detailed information on these features can be found in section 7.6, Review of Installer, Owner, &

Maintenance Menu Programming, on page 23.

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