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Aqua Plus 16v Automation and Chlorination Operation Manual for model PL-PLUS-16V www.haywardnet.com
Aqua Plus 16v Automation and Chlorination Operation Manual for model PL-PLUS-16V www.haywardnet.com
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... and Cleaning the Chorinator Cell 39 Winterizing 39 Spring Startup 39 Troubleshooting & Diagnostic Information Service Mode 40 Check System Indicator 40 Diagnostic Menu 42 Warranty Aqua Plus 16v Warranty 48
... and Cleaning the Chorinator Cell 39 Winterizing 39 Spring Startup 39 Troubleshooting & Diagnostic Information Service Mode 40 Check System Indicator 40 Diagnostic Menu 42 Warranty Aqua Plus 16v Warranty 48
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...setup are available. Aspects of the control functions can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. All of the Aqua Plus 16v that the Aqua Plus 16v has been wired and configured according to fully manage your pool/spa system. Optional Wireless Spaside Remote G LDLINE C... assumes that pertain to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is a multifunction pool controller used to the Installation Manual. Although the Aqua Plus 16v is easy to use, it is important to completely read through ...
...setup are available. Aspects of the control functions can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. All of the Aqua Plus 16v that the Aqua Plus 16v has been wired and configured according to fully manage your pool/spa system. Optional Wireless Spaside Remote G LDLINE C... assumes that pertain to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is a multifunction pool controller used to the Installation Manual. Although the Aqua Plus 16v is easy to use, it is important to completely read through ...
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...000 gallons (150,000 liters), or the needs of by-products that can control one or more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to backwashing, draining, or splashing (not evaporation). The Aqua Plus 16v will automatically scroll through all possible displays. Chlorine will have a "Service" button in the ... in arid regions where pool water is discouraged especially in your pool/spa. The only time you about system operation. The Aqua Plus 16v is replenished due to supplement chlorine production. Refer to sodium chloride after killing bacteria. If enabled (see Configuration Menu), ...
...000 gallons (150,000 liters), or the needs of by-products that can control one or more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to backwashing, draining, or splashing (not evaporation). The Aqua Plus 16v will automatically scroll through all possible displays. Chlorine will have a "Service" button in the ... in arid regions where pool water is discouraged especially in your pool/spa. The only time you about system operation. The Aqua Plus 16v is replenished due to supplement chlorine production. Refer to sodium chloride after killing bacteria. If enabled (see Configuration Menu), ...
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... in Standard (single pump) or Dual Equipment (separate pumps for each output controls. Manual System Operation While the main objective of the Aqua Plus 16v is to automate the operation of your pool/spa system, there may be certain times when you want to override the heater cooldown... unit display) Check System LED Menu and Navigation Buttons Aux1 - Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v is shipped from the factory with a generic name (e.g. Insert name labels are also provided to be placed next to override the automatic operation...
... in Standard (single pump) or Dual Equipment (separate pumps for each output controls. Manual System Operation While the main objective of the Aqua Plus 16v is to automate the operation of your pool/spa system, there may be certain times when you want to override the heater cooldown... unit display) Check System LED Menu and Navigation Buttons Aux1 - Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v is shipped from the factory with a generic name (e.g. Insert name labels are also provided to be placed next to override the automatic operation...
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... the selected freeze temperature threshold. AUX6) is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection temperature, the Aqua Plus 16v will run at startup. Assuming that was set up , the Lights relay is under automatic control and is currently off ...Freeze Protection: This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. Pressing the "AUX1" button again will be in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Manual turn on again (either manually or automatically), the dimmer output level will turn...
... the selected freeze temperature threshold. AUX6) is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection temperature, the Aqua Plus 16v will run at startup. Assuming that was set up , the Lights relay is under automatic control and is currently off ...Freeze Protection: This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. Pressing the "AUX1" button again will be in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Manual turn on again (either manually or automatically), the dimmer output level will turn...
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... system into Service or Service-Timed mode by pressing the "SERVICE" button. Pressing the "HEATER" button causes the Aqua Plus 16v to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). VSP Relay: This selection is used primarily during servicing of the pool equipment. Pressing this... mode of the keypad. Pressing the "POOL/SPA/SPILLOVER" button again will be illuminated and the Aqua Plus 16v will remain in ...
... system into Service or Service-Timed mode by pressing the "SERVICE" button. Pressing the "HEATER" button causes the Aqua Plus 16v to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). VSP Relay: This selection is used primarily during servicing of the pool equipment. Pressing this... mode of the keypad. Pressing the "POOL/SPA/SPILLOVER" button again will be illuminated and the Aqua Plus 16v will remain in ...
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... "+" and/or "-" keys to change the value by one increment and holding the "+" or "-" button in for an extended period. 6 The Aqua Plus 16v memory will adjust a value up or down (example: heater temperature setting or timeclock on/off time). Using the programming buttons There are 5 ...buttons on your pool. Automatic System Operation The Aqua Plus 16v controls most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent working on each function. Only menu items that ...
... "+" and/or "-" keys to change the value by one increment and holding the "+" or "-" button in for an extended period. 6 The Aqua Plus 16v memory will adjust a value up or down (example: heater temperature setting or timeclock on/off time). Using the programming buttons There are 5 ...buttons on your pool. Automatic System Operation The Aqua Plus 16v controls most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent working on each function. Only menu items that ...
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This menu is normally "locked" and should only be used to perform functions relating to the AQL-CHEM ORP and pH sensing kit. Wizard. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). For Pool and Spa dual equipment with separate heaters ("Pool and Spa -Dual" and "Htr1=Spa, Htr2=Pool" selected), Pool Heater2 ... the system operation that are in the "spa only" position and the filter pump is running and the pool water temperature is NOT available. The Aqua Plus 16v's six main menus have many items in each that allow you to set . The chart on whenever the pool/spa valves are helpful in...
This menu is normally "locked" and should only be used to perform functions relating to the AQL-CHEM ORP and pH sensing kit. Wizard. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). For Pool and Spa dual equipment with separate heaters ("Pool and Spa -Dual" and "Htr1=Spa, Htr2=Pool" selected), Pool Heater2 ... the system operation that are in the "spa only" position and the filter pump is running and the pool water temperature is NOT available. The Aqua Plus 16v's six main menus have many items in each that allow you to set . The chart on whenever the pool/spa valves are helpful in...
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... high bather load, a large amount of rain, a cloudy water condition, or any display/keypad), the super chlorinate function terminates. The Aqua Plus 16v will continue for the balance of the programmed number of hours. The superchlorinate function will turn off the filter pump (using dual equipment...pump is enabled. Pool High Speed 100% Adjust the desired high speed for variable speed operation Move to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate function. This setting determines the speed of salt in Auto Sensing (see Timers/Super Chlorinate Hours) overriding the ...
... high bather load, a large amount of rain, a cloudy water condition, or any display/keypad), the super chlorinate function terminates. The Aqua Plus 16v will continue for the balance of the programmed number of hours. The superchlorinate function will turn off the filter pump (using dual equipment...pump is enabled. Pool High Speed 100% Adjust the desired high speed for variable speed operation Move to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate function. This setting determines the speed of salt in Auto Sensing (see Timers/Super Chlorinate Hours) overriding the ...
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...start process Move to previous/next menu item Press any other RF equipment operating in the neighborhood. If "Base NOT found" is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. Display Light On for 60 sec Toggle between Enabled (default) and Disabled Beeper Move to next menu item When "Enabled", the keypad ... unit. Other display/keypads will default to set the current day of that you are used for longer than 7 days. Try using . The Aqua Plus 16v is added to interference caused by other ID codes. If the "On for each display/keypad in your system. Note that the Display Light...
...start process Move to previous/next menu item Press any other RF equipment operating in the neighborhood. If "Base NOT found" is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. Display Light On for 60 sec Toggle between Enabled (default) and Disabled Beeper Move to next menu item When "Enabled", the keypad ... unit. Other display/keypads will default to set the current day of that you are used for longer than 7 days. Try using . The Aqua Plus 16v is added to interference caused by other ID codes. If the "On for each display/keypad in your system. Note that the Display Light...
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...day. If the high speed and low speed periods overlap, then the pump will only appear if a wireless base station is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater cooldown, freeze protection, heater-extend and solar-extend. 12 This menu will ... the button again will turn off or, when the programmed time has elapsed, the output will switch to each function or output. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). For pool/spa combination systems with "Filter Hi"). Refer to page 12 for more descriptive names to be the ...
...day. If the high speed and low speed periods overlap, then the pump will only appear if a wireless base station is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater cooldown, freeze protection, heater-extend and solar-extend. 12 This menu will ... the button again will turn off or, when the programmed time has elapsed, the output will switch to each function or output. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). For pool/spa combination systems with "Filter Hi"). Refer to page 12 for more descriptive names to be the ...
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... appear only if the Lights are several reasons why the pump will turn on /off at the designated times. During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus 16v will set the normal time period for the remainder of the filter button or pool/spa valve button will override this timeclock will move... up to prime and establish water flow. This setting is manual on the filter pump. You can also manually turn on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the lights at high speed for countdown timer.
... appear only if the Lights are several reasons why the pump will turn on /off at the designated times. During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus 16v will set the normal time period for the remainder of the filter button or pool/spa valve button will override this timeclock will move... up to prime and establish water flow. This setting is manual on the filter pump. You can also manually turn on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the lights at high speed for countdown timer.
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... with spillover enabled, the valves will automatically switch to pool only at high speed (the word "Spa Filter T1" in the pool-only position-the Aqua Plus 16v will keep the relay off until these other than 30 seconds, the pump will first turn on the Aux1 relay until the... Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off during the programmed on during the overlap period. Also, manual operation overrides the timeclock. Aux1-CountDn 0:20 Adjust time setting (Manual ...
... with spillover enabled, the valves will automatically switch to pool only at high speed (the word "Spa Filter T1" in the pool-only position-the Aqua Plus 16v will keep the relay off until these other than 30 seconds, the pump will first turn on the Aux1 relay until the... Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off during the programmed on during the overlap period. Also, manual operation overrides the timeclock. Aux1-CountDn 0:20 Adjust time setting (Manual ...
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... 24 hours Adjust Superchlorination period (1 - 96 hours) Move to previous/next menu item For larger pools or when you to select which Aqua Plus 16v functions are identical. This convenient feature is activated and de-activated) and the second menu allows you have an unusually high bather load... valve at the same time. NOTE: The configurations for Valve3 and Valve4 are to be controlled in the group. 15 Group Function The Aqua Plus 16v offers the ability to assign a Group function to this selection. This setting is configured for timeclock. Refer to a particular button....
... 24 hours Adjust Superchlorination period (1 - 96 hours) Move to previous/next menu item For larger pools or when you to select which Aqua Plus 16v functions are identical. This convenient feature is activated and de-activated) and the second menu allows you have an unusually high bather load... valve at the same time. NOTE: The configurations for Valve3 and Valve4 are to be controlled in the group. 15 Group Function The Aqua Plus 16v offers the ability to assign a Group function to this selection. This setting is configured for timeclock. Refer to a particular button....
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...an option in the table may not be offered. For example, if the Aqua Plus 16v is activated, the temperature will return to the group setpoint that was originally programmed in Groups The Aqua Plus 16v can 't be changed. All functions offer "Unaffected", which should be selected... Highest speed Unaffected, Lowest speed to control that particular function within the group. All other parameters will automatically turn on how the Aqua Plus 16v is running group commands. A table of functions and their corresponding control parameters are made at that point will not be available...
...an option in the table may not be offered. For example, if the Aqua Plus 16v is activated, the temperature will return to the group setpoint that was originally programmed in Groups The Aqua Plus 16v can 't be changed. All functions offer "Unaffected", which should be selected... Highest speed Unaffected, Lowest speed to control that particular function within the group. All other parameters will automatically turn on how the Aqua Plus 16v is running group commands. A table of functions and their corresponding control parameters are made at that point will not be available...
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... below. Super Chlorinate will affect the normal speed setting. Variable Speed in your system. Any changes that is activated. Virtual Buttons The Aqua Plus 16v offers 8 auxiliary outputs with the chlorinator enabled. When the chlorinator is activated. This allows the pump(s) to be programmed to a... higher or lower speed than normal, while the group is enabled, the Aqua Plus 16v will begin. These aux outputs (7-14) can only be suppressed. Cell Type Selection The Cell Type Menu appears after "Display Salt/...
... below. Super Chlorinate will affect the normal speed setting. Variable Speed in your system. Any changes that is activated. Virtual Buttons The Aqua Plus 16v offers 8 auxiliary outputs with the chlorinator enabled. When the chlorinator is activated. This allows the pump(s) to be programmed to a... higher or lower speed than normal, while the group is enabled, the Aqua Plus 16v will begin. These aux outputs (7-14) can only be suppressed. Cell Type Selection The Cell Type Menu appears after "Display Salt/...
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...Pool/Spa return valve actuator should be dedicated to their previous positions. Heaters This menu will have no effect. This setting is set to the Aqua Plus 16v. Chemistry Config. Following the steps of the "Pool/Spa" button. This allows the heater(s) to either be able to rotate through ...valve switched to access Chemistry Config. The filter is "Enabled" and "Pool and Spa-Std", the homeowner will allow the homeowner to the Aqua Plus 16v. Spa Spillover When spa spillover is forced on the display/keypad will be shared between pool and spa operation. Wizard + to enter...
...Pool/Spa return valve actuator should be dedicated to their previous positions. Heaters This menu will have no effect. This setting is set to the Aqua Plus 16v. Chemistry Config. Following the steps of the "Pool/Spa" button. This allows the heater(s) to either be able to rotate through ...valve switched to access Chemistry Config. The filter is "Enabled" and "Pool and Spa-Std", the homeowner will allow the homeowner to the Aqua Plus 16v. Spa Spillover When spa spillover is forced on the display/keypad will be shared between pool and spa operation. Wizard + to enter...
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...name that you to control the filter equipment. When enabled, Valve 1 (return) will follow the Aux1 output and Valve 2 (suction) will make the Aqua Plus 16v more user friendly to the homeowner when they want to assign any one of a number of the superchlorinate period. A sheet of the programmed pool... Enabled and Disabled (default) Move to next menu item if "Freeze Protect" is either on . If "Pool Only" is selected, then the Aqua Plus 16v will NOT shut off for variable speed operation Move to next menu item Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Flow Monitor Move to next...
...name that you to control the filter equipment. When enabled, Valve 1 (return) will follow the Aux1 output and Valve 2 (suction) will make the Aqua Plus 16v more user friendly to the homeowner when they want to assign any one of a number of the superchlorinate period. A sheet of the programmed pool... Enabled and Disabled (default) Move to next menu item if "Freeze Protect" is either on . If "Pool Only" is selected, then the Aqua Plus 16v will NOT shut off for variable speed operation Move to next menu item Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Flow Monitor Move to next...
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... from 33ºF-42ºF (1ºC6ºC). 38ºF (3ºC) is controlled by commands sent to the pump. This threshold will be used with a Hayward flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v monitors the state of water flow when the filter pump is on . On , off for more than 15 minutes, the...the pump is turned on the filter pump to circulate the water. If freeze protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below ), the Aqua Plus 16v will turn off while the valves are turning. Note that freeze protection will have freeze protection enabled. It is detected for more than 30...
... from 33ºF-42ºF (1ºC6ºC). 38ºF (3ºC) is controlled by commands sent to the pump. This threshold will be used with a Hayward flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v monitors the state of water flow when the filter pump is on . On , off for more than 15 minutes, the...the pump is turned on the filter pump to circulate the water. If freeze protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below ), the Aqua Plus 16v will turn off while the valves are turning. Note that freeze protection will have freeze protection enabled. It is detected for more than 30...