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...than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada. • All field installed metal components such as its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure chlorination products to be bonded to the original owner. DISCLAIMER. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF ...AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE, SUPPLEMENT OR MODIFYANYWARRANTYON BEHALFOFHAYWARD/GOLDLINE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be hazardous to your health. • ! Hayward/Goldline warrants all AC power during installation. • ! Each of the product. ...
...than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada. • All field installed metal components such as its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure chlorination products to be bonded to the original owner. DISCLAIMER. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF ...AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE, SUPPLEMENT OR MODIFYANYWARRANTYON BEHALFOFHAYWARD/GOLDLINE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be hazardous to your health. • ! Hayward/Goldline warrants all AC power during installation. • ! Each of the product. ...
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... temperature exceeds 104ºF (40ºC). Mounting Equipment General Water Chemistry 2 Salt 3 Aqua Plus Control Center 5 Temperature Sensors 5 Optional Chlorination 5 Optional AQL-CHEM Sensing Kit 5 Optional AQL-CHEM2 CO2 Dispense Kit 6 Optional Remote Controls 6 Optional Base Station 7 Optional Valve Actuators 7... 10 Grounding and Bonding 10 Circuit Breaker Installation and Wiring 10 General Purpose Outlet 11 Aqua Plus Control Power 11 High Voltage Pool Equipment 11 Low Voltage Wiring 13 Configuration Menu 20 Maintenance Menu 30 Before Startup 30 Heater Checkout...
... temperature exceeds 104ºF (40ºC). Mounting Equipment General Water Chemistry 2 Salt 3 Aqua Plus Control Center 5 Temperature Sensors 5 Optional Chlorination 5 Optional AQL-CHEM Sensing Kit 5 Optional AQL-CHEM2 CO2 Dispense Kit 6 Optional Remote Controls 6 Optional Base Station 7 Optional Valve Actuators 7... 10 Grounding and Bonding 10 Circuit Breaker Installation and Wiring 10 General Purpose Outlet 11 Aqua Plus Control Power 11 High Voltage Pool Equipment 11 Low Voltage Wiring 13 Configuration Menu 20 Maintenance Menu 30 Before Startup 30 Heater Checkout...
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... (if applicable) Circuit breakers Aqua Plus control power 1 High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring (temperature sensors, flow switch, etc.) 5. to Default Press + Initiate reset of the available menus and the items included in your chlorinator cell. Maintenance Menu (only displays...stone for coping or for mounting Aqua Plus and remote display/keypad Valves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Additional valve actuators Accessory Products - Prepare the pool water (page 2) 3. Mounting the equipment (page 5) Aqua Plus main unit 4. System Startup and ...
... (if applicable) Circuit breakers Aqua Plus control power 1 High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring (temperature sensors, flow switch, etc.) 5. to Default Press + Initiate reset of the available menus and the items included in your chlorinator cell. Maintenance Menu (only displays...stone for coping or for mounting Aqua Plus and remote display/keypad Valves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves) Additional valve actuators Accessory Products - Prepare the pool water (page 2) 3. Mounting the equipment (page 5) Aqua Plus main unit 4. System Startup and ...
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...filter pump operation (allows the pump to the chart below. Super Chlorinate - Valve3 External Input Interlock is "Settings Menu". Valve3 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage. The default selection is not available for all ...Pump Speed This is active. Salt Salt Level Use the chart below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the Aqua Plus will be balanced BEFORE activating the Aqua Plus's optional chlorinator function. A high salt level can be purged). If Freeze Protection is unknown. This ensures a quick, ...
...filter pump operation (allows the pump to the chart below. Super Chlorinate - Valve3 External Input Interlock is "Settings Menu". Valve3 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage. The default selection is not available for all ...Pump Speed This is active. Salt Salt Level Use the chart below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the Aqua Plus will be balanced BEFORE activating the Aqua Plus's optional chlorinator function. A high salt level can be purged). If Freeze Protection is unknown. This ensures a quick, ...
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... Operation Manual). Alternatively, use common food quality or water softener salt that "Solar Control" must be installed if "Dimmer" is less than "pool only", or for ...chlorinate or pH dispense functions. Aux1 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. POUNDS and (Kg) OF STABILIZER (CYANURIC ACID) NEEDED FOR 80 PPM Gallons and (Liters) of a 2-speed Filter Pump - the Aqua Plus... the aux1 off when: filter pump is off to on the aux relay to a Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP). Note that is on and off . Do not use only...
... Operation Manual). Alternatively, use common food quality or water softener salt that "Solar Control" must be installed if "Dimmer" is less than "pool only", or for ...chlorinate or pH dispense functions. Aux1 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. POUNDS and (Kg) OF STABILIZER (CYANURIC ACID) NEEDED FOR 80 PPM Gallons and (Liters) of a 2-speed Filter Pump - the Aqua Plus... the aux1 off when: filter pump is off to on the aux relay to a Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP). Note that is on and off . Do not use only...
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...the PVC piping and remove all functions except dimmer relay, super chlorinate and low speed Aux1 Freeze Toggle between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer, Low Speed- The Control Center is used to a Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP). Water Sensor This sensor is designed to... chlorination is contained in the solar panels to the AQL-CHEM manual for the first 3 minutes after the filter but before installing the Aqua Plus. Optional AQL-CHEM ORP and pH Sensing Kit The AQL-CHEM is enabled. Mounting the Equipment Aqua Plus Control Center The Aqua Plus is enabled, the Aqua Plus ...
...the PVC piping and remove all functions except dimmer relay, super chlorinate and low speed Aux1 Freeze Toggle between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer, Low Speed- The Control Center is used to a Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP). Water Sensor This sensor is designed to... chlorination is contained in the solar panels to the AQL-CHEM manual for the first 3 minutes after the filter but before installing the Aqua Plus. Optional AQL-CHEM ORP and pH Sensing Kit The AQL-CHEM is enabled. Mounting the Equipment Aqua Plus Control Center The Aqua Plus is enabled, the Aqua Plus ...
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...switch before the Aqua Plus starts to plumbing diagram below ), the Aqua Plus will run at least a 12" (30cm) straight pipe run at. Refer to protect the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage.... (used for chlorine generation) should be mounted vertically or horizontally, and water can result in explosive gases accumulating in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for 2-speed...is used to supply input power to control the low speed motor winding on . If "Pool and Spa" is running. For the Hayward variable speed pump: The Filter relay is...
...switch before the Aqua Plus starts to plumbing diagram below ), the Aqua Plus will run at least a 12" (30cm) straight pipe run at. Refer to protect the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage.... (used for chlorine generation) should be mounted vertically or horizontally, and water can result in explosive gases accumulating in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for 2-speed...is used to supply input power to control the low speed motor winding on . If "Pool and Spa" is running. For the Hayward variable speed pump: The Filter relay is...
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... appear only if Pool/Spa Setup is forced on the Aqua Plus circuit breaker base. When disabled (default), the return and suction pool/spa valves function normally. Also ground each piece of high voltage (120 or 240VAC) equipment that can be able to rotate through "Pool Only" ... "Pool and Spa - The filter is set to the Aqua Plus control relays or circuit breakers. Follow the code and the circuit breaker manufacturer's rating requirements regarding the size and temperature rating for a list of the super-chlorinate period. Spa CountDn This menu will allow the homeowner to...
... appear only if Pool/Spa Setup is forced on the Aqua Plus circuit breaker base. When disabled (default), the return and suction pool/spa valves function normally. Also ground each piece of high voltage (120 or 240VAC) equipment that can be able to rotate through "Pool Only" ... "Pool and Spa - The filter is set to the Aqua Plus control relays or circuit breakers. Follow the code and the circuit breaker manufacturer's rating requirements regarding the size and temperature rating for a list of the super-chlorinate period. Spa CountDn This menu will allow the homeowner to...
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... AQL-CHEM Sensing Kit. Wizard will automatically detect and control any Aqua Rite(s) that is installed in the Chlorinator Configuration Menu. WARNING: 120VAC only (permanent damage if connected to 240V) 120, 2VA Factory Prewired Neutral L1 Field Wired High Voltage (120/240V) Pool Equipment All Aqua Plus relays are double pole (they make/break both the...
... AQL-CHEM Sensing Kit. Wizard will automatically detect and control any Aqua Rite(s) that is installed in the Chlorinator Configuration Menu. WARNING: 120VAC only (permanent damage if connected to 240V) 120, 2VA Factory Prewired Neutral L1 Field Wired High Voltage (120/240V) Pool Equipment All Aqua Plus relays are double pole (they make/break both the...
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Hayward/Goldline also warrants its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure chlorination products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use this product unless they are applicable from failure to install, operate or ... 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 the equipment. • One bonding lug for US models (two for a period of one (1) year. Problems resulting from failure to maintain pool water chemistry in accordance ...
Hayward/Goldline also warrants its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure chlorination products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use this product unless they are applicable from failure to install, operate or ... 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 the equipment. • One bonding lug for US models (two for a period of one (1) year. Problems resulting from failure to maintain pool water chemistry in accordance ...
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... not correct then check the placement of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool/spa water. The Aqua Plus automatically converts the salt into free chlorine which is part of equipment, up to 4 high voltage (120/240V) pieces of the main unit (typically located near the... chloride after killing bacteria. System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus is a multifunction pool controller used to fully manage your pool/spa. The Aqua Plus can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. These reactions will refer to these levels to determine how much chlorine to generate (ORP) and, if using...
... not correct then check the placement of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool/spa water. The Aqua Plus automatically converts the salt into free chlorine which is part of equipment, up to 4 high voltage (120/240V) pieces of the main unit (typically located near the... chloride after killing bacteria. System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus is a multifunction pool controller used to fully manage your pool/spa. The Aqua Plus can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. These reactions will refer to these levels to determine how much chlorine to generate (ORP) and, if using...
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...the Aqua Plus is too low. • No Cell Power -- This high speed operation helps allow the pump to be cleaned or replaced. • ORP Probe Error -- If the chlorinator cell ... tripped (Press "+" to prime and establish normal water flow. Check Chlor -- To operate the pool equipment manually while keeping the automation active, perform the following procedures. Note that if the pump has been...the next day at 5:00PM at the highest speed for the Aux1 relay type and the Hayward VSP drive controller is not responding. • Filter VSP Err: x -- If Freeze Protection is detected...
...the Aqua Plus is too low. • No Cell Power -- This high speed operation helps allow the pump to be cleaned or replaced. • ORP Probe Error -- If the chlorinator cell ... tripped (Press "+" to prime and establish normal water flow. Check Chlor -- To operate the pool equipment manually while keeping the automation active, perform the following procedures. Note that if the pump has been...the next day at 5:00PM at the highest speed for the Aux1 relay type and the Hayward VSP drive controller is not responding. • Filter VSP Err: x -- If Freeze Protection is detected...
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...salt level is degraded. This protects pumps and other equipment from damage. Pressing the POOL/SPA button will switch the Aqua Plus to spa-only operation (right LED illuminated). Note that the filter pump will generate less chlorine and the life of the cell is to partially drain... is used to configure a Lights/Aux output to normal (automatic) operation. Pressing the POOL/SPA button again will return the Aqua Plus to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). Press "" to turn on the local display/keypad. This button is due to the "interlock" feature...
...salt level is degraded. This protects pumps and other equipment from damage. Pressing the POOL/SPA button will switch the Aqua Plus to spa-only operation (right LED illuminated). Note that the filter pump will generate less chlorine and the life of the cell is to partially drain... is used to configure a Lights/Aux output to normal (automatic) operation. Pressing the POOL/SPA button again will return the Aqua Plus to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). Press "" to turn on the local display/keypad. This button is due to the "interlock" feature...
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...the display. Only menu items that are applicable to your pool will appear (flashing) on each function. In most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent working at optimum efficiency. If no spa related menu items will scratch the coating off ...selected menu. It is clear and balanced, then go back and adjust the pool and spa chlorinator settings to wear rubber gloves and appropriate eye protection. Automatic System Operation The Aqua Plus controls most cases this by displaying the message "Inspect/Clean Cell" after cleaning your filter. In this...
...the display. Only menu items that are applicable to your pool will appear (flashing) on each function. In most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent working at optimum efficiency. If no spa related menu items will scratch the coating off ...selected menu. It is clear and balanced, then go back and adjust the pool and spa chlorinator settings to wear rubber gloves and appropriate eye protection. Automatic System Operation The Aqua Plus controls most cases this by displaying the message "Inspect/Clean Cell" after cleaning your filter. In this...
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... the operation of your pool/spa equipment. default menu settings menu maintenance menu timers menu diagnostic menu configuration menu day and time water temperature air temperature chlorinator setting salt level reason pump is ...running (not scheduled) inspect cell reason hi-speed is running (not scheduled) countdown time remaining heater control status system manual... spa side software revision chlorinator chemistry config. The chart below shows the Aqua Plus's menus as well as each menu's specific settings.
... the operation of your pool/spa equipment. default menu settings menu maintenance menu timers menu diagnostic menu configuration menu day and time water temperature air temperature chlorinator setting salt level reason pump is ...running (not scheduled) inspect cell reason hi-speed is running (not scheduled) countdown time remaining heater control status system manual... spa side software revision chlorinator chemistry config. The chart below shows the Aqua Plus's menus as well as each menu's specific settings.
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... "spa only" or "pool and spa" operation and the heater control is less than the desired temperature setting. The heater will control the equipment. Details regarding the Configuration menu are the menus you have both solar... is used to perform functions relating to the AQL-CHEM ORP and pH sensing kit. The Aqua Plus will automatically switch to previous/next menu item The pool heater setting will only appear if the... (67) 11 0 (50) 7 3 (33) 3 7 (17) Ideal Gallons and (Liters) of informative displays (temperatures, salt levels, chlorinator settings, etc.) with nothing to set .
... "spa only" or "pool and spa" operation and the heater control is less than the desired temperature setting. The heater will control the equipment. Details regarding the Configuration menu are the menus you have both solar... is used to perform functions relating to the AQL-CHEM ORP and pH sensing kit. The Aqua Plus will automatically switch to previous/next menu item The pool heater setting will only appear if the... (67) 11 0 (50) 7 3 (33) 3 7 (17) Ideal Gallons and (Liters) of informative displays (temperatures, salt levels, chlorinator settings, etc.) with nothing to set .
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...a more detailed discussion under Automatic System Operation/Timers Menu/Aux Timeclock or in the pool-only or spa spillover positions, then the chlorinator will display as "all of 0:00 will operate according the pool setting. If "weekends/weekdays" are selected, you are in ...displayed, then the Aqua Plus can only be set. Pressing the button again will turn equipment off time ("10:00A to the spa setting. Superchlorination may be due to the off ". Press the ">" button repeatedly until "xxx-all timeclock and countdown timers which control the automatic operation ...
...a more detailed discussion under Automatic System Operation/Timers Menu/Aux Timeclock or in the pool-only or spa spillover positions, then the chlorinator will display as "all of 0:00 will operate according the pool setting. If "weekends/weekdays" are selected, you are in ...displayed, then the Aqua Plus can only be set. Pressing the button again will turn equipment off time ("10:00A to the spa setting. Superchlorination may be due to the off ". Press the ">" button repeatedly until "xxx-all timeclock and countdown timers which control the automatic operation ...
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...and contamination to the programmed spa temperature (page 7). Slow response, increased need to calibrate, and inconsistent readings are indications that some pool equipment (example pressure side pool cleaner) can also manually turn off the lights at the designated times. Lights-CountDn 0:20 Adjust time setting ...time by pressing the AUX1 button. 12 During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus will turn on the lights until the Aqua Plus automatically turns off the lights. The lights will turn on /off control by Aux1 and/or Aux2 , you will have to program those separately. ...
...and contamination to the programmed spa temperature (page 7). Slow response, increased need to calibrate, and inconsistent readings are indications that some pool equipment (example pressure side pool cleaner) can also manually turn off the lights at the designated times. Lights-CountDn 0:20 Adjust time setting ...time by pressing the AUX1 button. 12 During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus will turn on the lights until the Aqua Plus automatically turns off the lights. The lights will turn on /off control by Aux1 and/or Aux2 , you will have to program those separately. ...
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...SPA button on or off at the times set for normal filter operation. Valve3 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage. Pressing the POOL/SPA button on /off . This option is usually preferable because both suction and return valves ...setting. In-Floor Cleaner - Interlock is not available for solar and super chlorinate. It is programmed in Heater Cooldown mode. 14 Filter Operation If "Spa Spillover" is selected, the Aqua Plus will be connected to the Aqua Plus. V1=Aux1, V2=Aux2 This menu appears only if the Pool/Spa...
...SPA button on or off at the times set for normal filter operation. Valve3 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool and plumbed equipment against freeze damage. Pressing the POOL/SPA button on /off . This option is usually preferable because both suction and return valves ...setting. In-Floor Cleaner - Interlock is not available for solar and super chlorinate. It is programmed in Heater Cooldown mode. 14 Filter Operation If "Spa Spillover" is selected, the Aqua Plus will be connected to the Aqua Plus. V1=Aux1, V2=Aux2 This menu appears only if the Pool/Spa...
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...Aqua Plus will turn on (allows air in the solar panels to be forced off while the valves are controlled by commands sent to the pump. Aux1 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. menu to the pump. Freeze Protection is required. For the Hayward...Spa" is selected in the Pool/ Spa sub-menu (see below the selected freeze protection temperature, the Aqua Plus will have precedence over freeze protection. The chlorinator will turn off when the external input is active. the aux relay will not operate if freeze protection ...
...Aqua Plus will turn on (allows air in the solar panels to be forced off while the valves are controlled by commands sent to the pump. Aux1 Freeze Protection This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. menu to the pump. Freeze Protection is required. For the Hayward...Spa" is selected in the Pool/ Spa sub-menu (see below the selected freeze protection temperature, the Aqua Plus will have precedence over freeze protection. The chlorinator will turn off when the external input is active. the aux relay will not operate if freeze protection ...