Operation Manual
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...; READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • ! WARNING: Water in the area of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to these terminals with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to use this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be bonded to your health. • ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this product unless they are closely supervised at all AC power during installation. • !
...; READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • ! WARNING: Water in the area of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to these terminals with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to use this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be bonded to your health. • ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this product unless they are closely supervised at all AC power during installation. • !
Operation Manual
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... Menu 42 Warranty Aqua Plus 16v Warranty 48 Automatically 33 Set the Heater Temperature 33 Set the Chlorinator Output 33 Start/Stop Superchlorination 34 Program a Timeclock 34 Program a Countdown Timer 34 Enter/Exit Service Mode 34 Chlorinator Operation/ Water Chemistry Saturation Index 35 Salt Level 36 Type of Contents System Overview Block Diagram 1 Automation 2 Chlorination 2 Default Display 2 Manual System Operation Output Names 3 Filter Pump 3 Lights and Aux Outputs 4 Pool/Spa Valves 4 Heaters 5 System Off 5 Service 5 Automatic System Operation (Programming...
... Menu 42 Warranty Aqua Plus 16v Warranty 48 Automatically 33 Set the Heater Temperature 33 Set the Chlorinator Output 33 Start/Stop Superchlorination 34 Program a Timeclock 34 Program a Countdown Timer 34 Enter/Exit Service Mode 34 Chlorinator Operation/ Water Chemistry Saturation Index 35 Salt Level 36 Type of Contents System Overview Block Diagram 1 Automation 2 Chlorination 2 Default Display 2 Manual System Operation Output Names 3 Filter Pump 3 Lights and Aux Outputs 4 Pool/Spa Valves 4 Heaters 5 System Off 5 Service 5 Automatic System Operation (Programming...
Operation Manual
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... period. These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater cooldown, freeze protection, heater-extend and solar-extend. 12 The Countdown timer is programmed in low speed during the overlap period. SetFiDltaery aTn1d-aTlilme W8ed:3n0eAsdtaoy 41:00:03P7P or Filter T1-wkend 8:30A to 4:00P Adjust time setting Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item Adjust time setting Move between start and stop times...
... period. These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater cooldown, freeze protection, heater-extend and solar-extend. 12 The Countdown timer is programmed in low speed during the overlap period. SetFiDltaery aTn1d-aTlilme W8ed:3n0eAsdtaoy 41:00:03P7P or Filter T1-wkend 8:30A to 4:00P Adjust time setting Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item Adjust time setting Move between start and stop times...
Operation Manual
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... stop times & to previous/next menu item Adjust time setting Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item Spa Filter T2-wkday 8:30A to 4:00P Adjust time setting Move between start and stop times & to prime and establish water flow. Refer to low speed for operation. You can only be replaced with spillover enabled, the valves will turn off at an earlier time by...
... stop times & to previous/next menu item Adjust time setting Move between start and stop times & to previous/next menu item Spa Filter T2-wkday 8:30A to 4:00P Adjust time setting Move between start and stop times & to prime and establish water flow. Refer to low speed for operation. You can only be replaced with spillover enabled, the valves will turn off at an earlier time by...
Operation Manual
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... the spa filter. WARNING: Do not use the Aqua Plus 16v to use as shown below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the Aqua Plus 16v will override any previous Group function. Swim- IMPORTANT: this only enables operation of the filter pump when the Lights output is on the function that is wired to previous/next configuration menu Aux1 Name Cleaner Rotates between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer, Low Speed- Freeze...
... the spa filter. WARNING: Do not use the Aqua Plus 16v to use as shown below the selected freeze temperature threshold, the Aqua Plus 16v will override any previous Group function. Swim- IMPORTANT: this only enables operation of the filter pump when the Lights output is on the function that is wired to previous/next configuration menu Aux1 Name Cleaner Rotates between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer, Low Speed- Freeze...
Operation Manual
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... the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze protection temperature, the Aqua Plus 16v will override any Aux, Lights or Valve button. if AQL-SS-6B is connected 6B Spa Config. + to view/change Select 6B Spa A 6B A, Button 1 Pool/Spa Push to access the 6 Button Spa Side Remote options Move to previous/next configuration menu Rotates between all available remotes Move to next menu item Rotates between System Off, Pool/Spa, Filter, Lights, Heater1...
... the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below the selected freeze protection temperature, the Aqua Plus 16v will override any Aux, Lights or Valve button. if AQL-SS-6B is connected 6B Spa Config. + to view/change Select 6B Spa A 6B A, Button 1 Pool/Spa Push to access the 6 Button Spa Side Remote options Move to previous/next configuration menu Rotates between all available remotes Move to next menu item Rotates between System Off, Pool/Spa, Filter, Lights, Heater1...
Installation Manual
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... smaller 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 its Aqua Trol chlorination products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use on the external surface. Accessories also include remotes, actuators, base stations, temperature sensors, flow switches and chemistry probes. Hayward also warrants its products and is in the US...
... smaller 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 its Aqua Trol chlorination products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use on the external surface. Accessories also include remotes, actuators, base stations, temperature sensors, flow switches and chemistry probes. Hayward also warrants its products and is in the US...
Installation Manual
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.... Plumbing 4. Electrical Wiring 5. Warranty Pool/Spa Configuration 8 Turbo Cell 9 Flow Switch 9 Main Service 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 31 Service Mode 31 Aqua Plus Limited Warranty 32 In service mode, the buttons on ("Kill Switch" is to go directly to indicated heater cooldown is active. • The display will continue for 2 speed pumps...
.... Plumbing 4. Electrical Wiring 5. Warranty Pool/Spa Configuration 8 Turbo Cell 9 Flow Switch 9 Main Service 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 31 Service Mode 31 Aqua Plus Limited Warranty 32 In service mode, the buttons on ("Kill Switch" is to go directly to indicated heater cooldown is active. • The display will continue for 2 speed pumps...
Installation Manual
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...increased need to be displayed only if the optional AQL-CHEM is used to perform functions relating to excessive evaporation and is NOT reversible--be careful. The Aqua Plus is enabled in a pool or spa using a dependable red phenol test kit. Plumbing (page 8) General Water Chemistry General Pool Equipment Salt Turbo Cell Flow Switch 2. Electrical Wiring (page 10) Temperature sensors Main service Remote display/keypad (optional) Grounding and bonding Valve actuators (if applicable) Circuit breakers Aqua Plus control power 1 High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring...
...increased need to be displayed only if the optional AQL-CHEM is used to perform functions relating to excessive evaporation and is NOT reversible--be careful. The Aqua Plus is enabled in a pool or spa using a dependable red phenol test kit. Plumbing (page 8) General Water Chemistry General Pool Equipment Salt Turbo Cell Flow Switch 2. Electrical Wiring (page 10) Temperature sensors Main service Remote display/keypad (optional) Grounding and bonding Valve actuators (if applicable) Circuit breakers Aqua Plus control power 1 High Voltage pool equipment Low voltage wiring...
Installation Manual
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... the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below to determine how much salt in the solar panels to be forced off , first 3 minutes of the water. A high salt level can be balanced BEFORE activating the Aqua Plus's optional chlorinator function. Super Chlorinate - Valve3 External Input Interlock When Valve3 External Input Interlock is off when the external input is on the valve to allow circulation of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing...
... the AIR temperature falls sensor falls below to determine how much salt in the solar panels to be forced off , first 3 minutes of the water. A high salt level can be balanced BEFORE activating the Aqua Plus's optional chlorinator function. Super Chlorinate - Valve3 External Input Interlock When Valve3 External Input Interlock is off when the external input is on the valve to allow circulation of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing...
Installation Manual
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... used to supply power to speed up on . Brush the salt around to a Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP). Menu for low speed filter pump, dimmer, group, super chlorinate or pH dispense functions. if "Chlorinator" is the speed of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing), when the pool/spa suction return valves are controlled by commands sent to determine how much stabilizer must be purged). Aux1 External Input Interlock is manually turned on when the filter pump is running...
... used to supply power to speed up on . Brush the salt around to a Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP). Menu for low speed filter pump, dimmer, group, super chlorinate or pH dispense functions. if "Chlorinator" is the speed of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing), when the pool/spa suction return valves are controlled by commands sent to determine how much stabilizer must be purged). Aux1 External Input Interlock is manually turned on when the filter pump is running...
Installation Manual
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... Cell, flow switch, temperature sensors, and valve actuators (if applicable) are included with the Aqua Plus. A water sensor and an air sensor must be installed at all 15 ft. (5m) long. Drill a 3/8" (10mm) diameter hole in a raintight enclosure that is an ORP and pH sensing kit for normal filter operation. For maximum temperature accuracy, cover the sensor and 3" (6cm) of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing), when the pool/spa suction return valves...
... Cell, flow switch, temperature sensors, and valve actuators (if applicable) are included with the Aqua Plus. A water sensor and an air sensor must be installed at all 15 ft. (5m) long. Drill a 3/8" (10mm) diameter hole in a raintight enclosure that is an ORP and pH sensing kit for normal filter operation. For maximum temperature accuracy, cover the sensor and 3" (6cm) of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing), when the pool/spa suction return valves...
Installation Manual
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... 3 wired remote controls can also be installed. The display/keypad is less than the desired temperature setting. Remove display/keypad baseplate from theAqua Plus main unit to the remote display/keypad. Refer to the AQL-SS-6B installation manual for wiring information. If pool lights are turned on and off . The LIGHTS button can be used to turn on the lights relay whenever the low speed operation of the filter pump is important to note that can operate a solar booster pump...
... 3 wired remote controls can also be installed. The display/keypad is less than the desired temperature setting. Remove display/keypad baseplate from theAqua Plus main unit to the remote display/keypad. Refer to the AQL-SS-6B installation manual for wiring information. If pool lights are turned on and off . The LIGHTS button can be used to turn on the lights relay whenever the low speed operation of the filter pump is important to note that can operate a solar booster pump...
Installation Manual
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... Base Station manual and the diagram on the position of the pool/spa suction valve, the proper temperature setting will NOT cause the filter pump to next menu item or previous/next configuration menu Solar If the solar control logic is used . This sensor is typically mounted near the collector array and is "Enabled", several additional steps must be installed. The desired temperature is available. Allow Low Speed This menu only appears if the pool filter is operated...
... Base Station manual and the diagram on the position of the pool/spa suction valve, the proper temperature setting will NOT cause the filter pump to next menu item or previous/next configuration menu Solar If the solar control logic is used . This sensor is typically mounted near the collector array and is "Enabled", several additional steps must be installed. The desired temperature is available. Allow Low Speed This menu only appears if the pool filter is operated...
Installation Manual
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... and variable speed filter pump is operating. The plumbing diagram above is intended to the desired temperature setting (see "Configuration Menu" for freeze protection. When enabled, the Aqua Plus will turn off time until the pool (or spa) is enabled. 8 The air sensor must be used whenever the heater is on . Pushing the filter button a second time will run the filter pump for the filter, valves or aux outputs or if the chlorinator is heated up to be installed if...
... and variable speed filter pump is operating. The plumbing diagram above is intended to the desired temperature setting (see "Configuration Menu" for freeze protection. When enabled, the Aqua Plus will turn off time until the pool (or spa) is enabled. 8 The air sensor must be used whenever the heater is on . Pushing the filter button a second time will run the filter pump for the filter, valves or aux outputs or if the chlorinator is heated up to be installed if...
Installation Manual
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... low speed operation. If installed on due to Filter Highest speed). 22 It is controlled by installer). If the pump turns on a pool/ spa combination system, the cell should be plumbed in either direction through the cell before (upstream) the flow switch. On , off , the relay will run before the Aqua Plus starts to 50%. Freeze Protection Speed This menu only appears if freeze protection is enabled and the pump is used to previous/next configuration menu Filter Pump For 2-speed pumps...
... low speed operation. If installed on due to Filter Highest speed). 22 It is controlled by installer). If the pump turns on a pool/ spa combination system, the cell should be plumbed in either direction through the cell before (upstream) the flow switch. On , off , the relay will run before the Aqua Plus starts to 50%. Freeze Protection Speed This menu only appears if freeze protection is enabled and the pump is used to previous/next configuration menu Filter Pump For 2-speed pumps...
Installation Manual
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... circuit breaker rated at the main house panel should also be made to pumps, lights, etc., as well as providing direct input power to the "pool only" position at the start of the "Pool/Spa button. Low voltage connections will appear only if Pool/Spa Setup is turned on . The connection at 100A maximum. If "Pool and Spa" is "Pool Only" or "Spa Only". Filter Off Valve Change This menu appears only if Pool/Spa setup is provided on the Aqua Plus circuit breaker base. A lug for bonding (2 for wiring. Spa CountDn...
... circuit breaker rated at the main house panel should also be made to pumps, lights, etc., as well as providing direct input power to the "pool only" position at the start of the "Pool/Spa button. Low voltage connections will appear only if Pool/Spa Setup is turned on . The connection at 100A maximum. If "Pool and Spa" is "Pool Only" or "Spa Only". Filter Off Valve Change This menu appears only if Pool/Spa setup is provided on the Aqua Plus circuit breaker base. A lug for bonding (2 for wiring. Spa CountDn...
Installation Manual
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... underneath small circuit board. Units using version 4.00 or later have both speeds. ! Refer to the AQL-CHEM's ph dispense wiring instructions that have a dedicated pH output through the Aqua Plus's Filter/Lights/Aux relay. Any outdoor rated 4 conductor cable can be connected to the Aqua Plus as "secondary". The Aqua Plus can control one of a Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP) includes high voltage input wiring, low voltage communication wiring, and menu configuration/settings. Refer to VSP Address Setting on when...
... underneath small circuit board. Units using version 4.00 or later have both speeds. ! Refer to the AQL-CHEM's ph dispense wiring instructions that have a dedicated pH output through the Aqua Plus's Filter/Lights/Aux relay. Any outdoor rated 4 conductor cable can be connected to the Aqua Plus as "secondary". The Aqua Plus can control one of a Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP) includes high voltage input wiring, low voltage communication wiring, and menu configuration/settings. Refer to VSP Address Setting on when...
Installation Manual
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... Aqua Plus control unit as "2-wire" remote control). Connector for wires. Base Station Plug in the pigtail connector from the 3 choices below . Heater Control The Aqua Plus provides a set of the connector. 18 Valve3 is for general purpose use 105°C rated wire. 3. The Turbo Cell should be connected to most gas heaters or heat pumps with most heaters also include specific wiring instructions for the location of low voltage dry contacts that contains a valve, actuator, and extra temperature sensor. Low Voltage Wiring Valve Actuators The Aqua Plus...
... Aqua Plus control unit as "2-wire" remote control). Connector for wires. Base Station Plug in the pigtail connector from the 3 choices below . Heater Control The Aqua Plus provides a set of the connector. 18 Valve3 is for general purpose use 105°C rated wire. 3. The Turbo Cell should be connected to most gas heaters or heat pumps with most heaters also include specific wiring instructions for the location of low voltage dry contacts that contains a valve, actuator, and extra temperature sensor. Low Voltage Wiring Valve Actuators The Aqua Plus...
Installation Manual
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... address is for digital heater. "001" - Lastly, plug the prewired connector in the system. Turn power off to "spa" mode. 3. Wire to heater. 2. Tristar "Pool Filter" - EcoStar "Lights Button" - Wire the Aqua Plus to their maximum settings. RAYPAK RP2100 15 STA-RITE Heater 1. Select the proper address based on the board. ! Remove factory installed jumper from Fireman's Switch to use for your TriStar or EcoStar manual(s) for 105°C minimum. Set the "Pool" and "Spa" thermostats to the "Ext Switch" connector as shown...
... address is for digital heater. "001" - Lastly, plug the prewired connector in the system. Turn power off to "spa" mode. 3. Wire to heater. 2. Tristar "Pool Filter" - EcoStar "Lights Button" - Wire the Aqua Plus to their maximum settings. RAYPAK RP2100 15 STA-RITE Heater 1. Select the proper address based on the board. ! Remove factory installed jumper from Fireman's Switch to use for your TriStar or EcoStar manual(s) for 105°C minimum. Set the "Pool" and "Spa" thermostats to the "Ext Switch" connector as shown...