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SunTouch Pool and Spa Control System Installation and User’s Guide
Freeze Protection in Solar Only mode
The SunTouch freeze protection function is active once the optional air sensor is installed and enabled
(see page 8). Freeze protection is enabled whenever the outside temperature is 36º F or lower. When freezing
conditions are detected by the air sensor the filter pump will be switched on and water will circulate continuously
through the system. It’s important that the air sensor be permanently placed in the shade and away from windy
locations. In the event of a power failure, the system will be unprotected. Recirculating water to protect your
system from freezing is not recommended in climates where freezing temperatures occur frequently and last for
extended periods.
Operating SunTouch in Pool/Spa mode (Shared Equipment)
SunTouch Pool/Spa Mode
Using SunTouch in the Pool/Spa mode allows pool and spa operations to be fully automated. The SunTouch
menu features let you create customized schedules for your pool and spa equipment, heat temperatures and
chlorination settings to switch on and off at a time and day. For maintenance and service purposes, the control
panel allows manual control of all pool and spa operations.
Setting up SunTouch to Operate in Pool/Spa Mode
To setup SunTouch to operate in Pool/Spa mode (shared equipment):
Press the LEFT arrow button to save and exit the main menu. Note: For the Pool/Spa menu settings, see
page 12.
Adjusting the water temperature setting in Pool/Spa mode
After setting the pool water temperature in the Heat menu (see page 14), you might occasionally need to adjust
the water set point temperature. Use the (-) TEMP and (+) TEMP buttons to set the water to the desired
temperature.
To adjust the spa set point water temperature: Press the Spa (Up arrow) button to display the actual and set
point water temperature settings. As shown below, the heat setting displayed on the left side (71° F) is the actual
water temperature and on the right side the set point temperature (91° F) is displayed. The set point
temperature is set in the Heat menu. Note: For Information about selecting the heat source, refer to
“Selecting the Heat Source” on page 10.
Press either
Up or Down
button and select
“Pool/Spa”
Press the Right
button to save and
exit.
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Advanced
SunTouch
11: 51 AM
▼
MENU MENU
▼
System Mode
Pool/Spa
Press the MENU button to
access the Main Menu items
Press the MENU button
until “Advanced” displays
Press the Right button to
access the “System Mode”
options
CAUTION If you live in a location where freezing conditions occur and there is no air sensor installed
or the air sensor is not enabled, your system will be unprotected.
POOL 71°F / 91°F
11: 51AM HEATER
▼
Set
temperature
Lower water set
point temperature
Actual
temperature
Heater
activated
AIR 59°F
11: 51 AM Spa
button
Raise water set
point temperature