Raypak PS-4 PS-8 User Manual

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Solar Config.

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Solar

Disabled

Solar-Extend

Disabled

Solar Priority

Disabled

Push to access solar options

Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Solar

Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Solar Extend

Move to previous/next configuration menu

Move to next menu item

if “Solar” is enabled

Solar

If the solar control logic is “Enabled”, several additional steps must be taken to ensure
proper operation of the solar system. If the solar is operated by a valve, then the Valve3
output must be setup for solar logic (page 24). If the solar is operated by a pump, then one
of the AUX relays must be set up for solar logic (page 23). Also, the “solar” temperature
sensor must be installed. This sensor is typically mounted near the collector array and is
used to sense whether sufficient solar heat is available.

If solar is “Enabled”, the valve or solar pump relay will turn on when the water temperature is
less than the desired temperature setting AND the solar sensor is hotter than the water. The
desired temperature is in the “Settings Menu”. If applicable, the homeowner will be prompted
to enter separate pool and spa desired temperature settings. Depending on the position of
the pool/spa suction valve, the proper temperature setting will be used.

Solar Extend

If “Enabled”, the filter extend logic keeps the filter pump running beyond the normal turn-off
time if solar heat is still available. When solar heat is no longer available, both the solar
valve/pump and filter pump will turn off simultaneously. Solar extend will NOT cause the
filter pump to turn on, it will only delay the turn off time when solar is operating.

Solar Priority

If both “Solar Control” and “Heater Control” are enabled, the Solar Priority feature will keep
the conventional heater off whenever solar heat is available. This provides the most cost
effective way of heating the pool. When solar heat is not available, the conventional heater
will operate normally.

Pool/Spa Config.

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Pool/Spa Config.

Pool and Spa

Spa Spillover

Enabled

Filter Operation

Spa Spillover

Push to access Pool/Spa options

Rotates between Pool and Spa

, Spa Only, and Pool Only options

(default)

Toggle between Enabled and Disabled

Spa Spillover

(default)

Toggle between Pool Only

and Spa Spillover options

(default)

Move to previous/next configuration menu item

Move to next menu item

if “Pool and Spa” is selected

if “Spa Spillover” is enabled

and

ool/Spa

If “Pool Only” or “Spa Only” are selected then the pool/spa valves are deactivated and
pushing the POOL/SPA button on the display/keypad will have no effect. If “Pool and Spa”