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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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To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all AC power during installation. • ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be followed, including the following: • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • ! To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the pool, spa or hot tub shall be hazardous to your health. • ! WARNING: Disconnect all times. • A green colored terminal marked "Grounding" is provided on the ...
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all AC power during installation. • ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be followed, including the following: • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • ! To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the pool, spa or hot tub shall be hazardous to your health. • ! WARNING: Disconnect all times. • A green colored terminal marked "Grounding" is provided on the ...
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... 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 Manually 33 Operate the Spa - Automatically 33 Set the Heater Temperature 33 Set the Chlorinator Output 33 Start/Stop Superchlorination 34 Program...
... 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 Manually 33 Operate the Spa - Automatically 33 Set the Heater Temperature 33 Set the Chlorinator Output 33 Start/Stop Superchlorination 34 Program...
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...Keypad Optional Wired Remote Display Keypad (maximum of equipment, up to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. Automation The Aqua Plus 16v can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are not .... Optional Wireless Spaside Remote G LDLINE C O N TRO LS I NC . System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is a multifunction pool controller used to the Installation Manual. The Aqua Plus 16v can control up to 8 high voltage (120/240V) pieces of three) INPUT External Input ...
...Keypad Optional Wired Remote Display Keypad (maximum of equipment, up to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. Automation The Aqua Plus 16v can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are not .... Optional Wireless Spaside Remote G LDLINE C O N TRO LS I NC . System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is a multifunction pool controller used to the Installation Manual. The Aqua Plus 16v can control up to 8 high voltage (120/240V) pieces of three) INPUT External Input ...
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...of the included Turbo Cell and flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v is also an automatic chlorine generation system for pool and/or spa sanitization. Chlorine will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to add more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to view all of the available default menu...where pool water is subject to excessive evaporation and is not commonly diluted with electronic chlorine generator in the pool/spa water. The Aqua Plus 16v is replenished due to bather load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool's cleanliness. Default Display Turn power on at the main ...
...of the included Turbo Cell and flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v is also an automatic chlorine generation system for pool and/or spa sanitization. Chlorine will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to add more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to view all of the available default menu...where pool water is subject to excessive evaporation and is not commonly diluted with electronic chlorine generator in the pool/spa water. The Aqua Plus 16v is replenished due to bather load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool's cleanliness. Default Display Turn power on at the main ...
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...At this manual will use the original generic names for both pool and spa) mode. Manual System Operation While the main objective of the Aqua Plus 16v is to automate the operation of your particular system is configured, this point the filter pump will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of heater...press the "FILTER" button to the pool filter pump as "FILTER". Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v is currently off the filter pump. 3 Insert name labels are also provided to be certain times when you turn off , press the "FILTER" ...
...At this manual will use the original generic names for both pool and spa) mode. Manual System Operation While the main objective of the Aqua Plus 16v is to automate the operation of your particular system is configured, this point the filter pump will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of heater...press the "FILTER" button to the pool filter pump as "FILTER". Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v is currently off the filter pump. 3 Insert name labels are also provided to be certain times when you turn off , press the "FILTER" ...
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...3, or 4) that the relay is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection temperature (see Filter Configuration), the Aqua Plus 16v will indicate "Heater Cooldown". A temporary display is due to the AQL-COLORMODHV manual for 3 minutes regardless of heater cooldown operation. This ...is detected at high speed for details on again (either manually or automatically), the dimmer output level will run at power up in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. When the Lights or Aux output comes on how to turn on the relay...
...3, or 4) that the relay is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection temperature (see Filter Configuration), the Aqua Plus 16v will indicate "Heater Cooldown". A temporary display is due to the AQL-COLORMODHV manual for 3 minutes regardless of heater cooldown operation. This ...is detected at high speed for details on again (either manually or automatically), the dimmer output level will run at power up in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. When the Lights or Aux output comes on how to turn on the relay...
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... ("SPA" LED illuminated). If you want to normal (automatic) operation. The red "SERVICE" LED will be illuminated and the Aqua Plus 16v will turn all outputs off and they will shut off while the pool/spa valves are turning. See Troubleshooting/Diagnostic Information for emergencies...again to return to spa spillover operation ("SPILLOVER" LED illuminated). Heaters This description applies to Heater1 and to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). Pressing the "SERVICE" button once will illuminate to indicate that the function of the Valve4 button changes to ...
... ("SPA" LED illuminated). If you want to normal (automatic) operation. The red "SERVICE" LED will be illuminated and the Aqua Plus 16v will turn all outputs off and they will shut off while the pool/spa valves are turning. See Troubleshooting/Diagnostic Information for emergencies...again to return to spa spillover operation ("SPILLOVER" LED illuminated). Heaters This description applies to Heater1 and to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). Pressing the "SERVICE" button once will illuminate to indicate that the function of the Valve4 button changes to ...
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..."MENU" button to get to the desired menu. Only menu items that are applicable to your pool will appear). 3. In this selection. The Aqua Plus 16v memory will make the values auto scroll. In other cases, the "+" and "-" may toggle between 2 options (example: turning superchlorination ON or...and return to the starting point. Multiple pushes of the button will appear (flashing) 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 the display. Most of the pool ...
..."MENU" button to get to the desired menu. Only menu items that are applicable to your pool will appear). 3. In this selection. The Aqua Plus 16v memory will make the values auto scroll. In other cases, the "+" and "-" may toggle between 2 options (example: turning superchlorination ON or...and return to the starting point. Multiple pushes of the button will appear (flashing) 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 the display. Most of the pool ...
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Wizard pool/spa filter spa filter heater1 heater2 solar colorlogic external input active state lights aux1 aux2 valve3 valve4 6 button spa side remote digital spa side remote remote menus 7-day or weekend/weekday timeclock 12 hour or 24 hour time format ºF or ºC vsp speed (% or rpm) reset colorlogic to default reset to default 7 denotes conditional items Programming Menu Flowchart default menu settings menu maintenance menu timers menu PS-4 only diagnostic menu configuration menu PS-4 only day and time water temperature air temperature chlorinator setting salt level reason pump ...
Wizard pool/spa filter spa filter heater1 heater2 solar colorlogic external input active state lights aux1 aux2 valve3 valve4 6 button spa side remote digital spa side remote remote menus 7-day or weekend/weekday timeclock 12 hour or 24 hour time format ºF or ºC vsp speed (% or rpm) reset colorlogic to default reset to default 7 denotes conditional items Programming Menu Flowchart default menu settings menu maintenance menu timers menu PS-4 only diagnostic menu configuration menu PS-4 only day and time water temperature air temperature chlorinator setting salt level reason pump ...
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...The chart on whenever the pool/spa valves are helpful in troubleshooting, if problems occur. The "Maintenance Menu" will control the equipment. The Aqua Plus 16v will automatically switch to the default menu when no keys have been pressed for each output and the operational logic that will be using... separate heaters ("Pool and Spa -Dual" and "Htr1=Spa, Htr2=Pool" selected), Pool Heater2 is less than the desired temperature setting. The Aqua Plus 16v's six main menus have many items in each that allow you to customize the operation of your pool. The Configuration Menu is used and...
...The chart on whenever the pool/spa valves are helpful in troubleshooting, if problems occur. The "Maintenance Menu" will control the equipment. The Aqua Plus 16v will automatically switch to the default menu when no keys have been pressed for each output and the operational logic that will be using... separate heaters ("Pool and Spa -Dual" and "Htr1=Spa, Htr2=Pool" selected), Pool Heater2 is less than the desired temperature setting. The Aqua Plus 16v's six main menus have many items in each that allow you to customize the operation of your pool. The Configuration Menu is used and...
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Choose "Never", "Always" or a selectable time interval. After the interval expires, both heaters will be allowed to operate until the desired temperature has been reached. Spa Solar 102°F Adjust the desired spa temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off) Move to previous/next menu item The spa solar setting will only appear if the system has been setup for "spa only" or "pool and spa" operation and the solar control is available. The solar system will turn on , the actual speed of the variable speed pump for Pool Heater2. Pool Heater2 ...
Choose "Never", "Always" or a selectable time interval. After the interval expires, both heaters will be allowed to operate until the desired temperature has been reached. Spa Solar 102°F Adjust the desired spa temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off) Move to previous/next menu item The spa solar setting will only appear if the system has been setup for "spa only" or "pool and spa" operation and the solar control is available. The solar system will turn on , the actual speed of the variable speed pump for Pool Heater2. Pool Heater2 ...
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The Aqua Plus 16v will resume for your networked ColorLogic lights. If you manually turn off the filter pump (using dual equipment, this is the pool filter high ... using dual equipment, this menu to previous/next menu item This menu will continue for variable speed operation Move to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate function.
The Aqua Plus 16v will resume for your networked ColorLogic lights. If you manually turn off the filter pump (using dual equipment, this is the pool filter high ... using dual equipment, this menu to previous/next menu item This menu will continue for variable speed operation Move to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate function.
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.../keypad in the system. Move to previous/next menu item This function controls the backlight on all the automatic timeclock functions of the Aqua Plus 16v and are also displayed as part of the week and time. Beeper Enabled Toggle between Enabled (default) and Disabled Beeper Move to ... item When "Enabled", the keypad will default to Beeper Enabled. Perform this procedure each display/ keypad in your system. Try using . The Aqua Plus 16v is not supported on the display. Note that the Display Light selection only applies to the display keypad that you are currently using the...
.../keypad in the system. Move to previous/next menu item This function controls the backlight on all the automatic timeclock functions of the Aqua Plus 16v and are also displayed as part of the week and time. Beeper Enabled Toggle between Enabled (default) and Disabled Beeper Move to ... item When "Enabled", the keypad will default to Beeper Enabled. Perform this procedure each display/ keypad in your system. Try using . The Aqua Plus 16v is not supported on the display. Note that the Display Light selection only applies to the display keypad that you are currently using the...
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...in increments of 5 minutes from "Manual On/Off" (0 minutes) to a maximum of filtration for both weekdays and weekends and off . ! The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). For pool/spa combination systems with spillover enabled and filter operation set to "pool only", the valves will only appear if... a wireless base station is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. There is a separate timeclock for general notes regarding the Configuration Menu for each piece of your pool/spa system. All of the ...
...in increments of 5 minutes from "Manual On/Off" (0 minutes) to a maximum of filtration for both weekdays and weekends and off . ! The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). For pool/spa combination systems with spillover enabled and filter operation set to "pool only", the valves will only appear if... a wireless base station is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. There is a separate timeclock for general notes regarding the Configuration Menu for each piece of your pool/spa system. All of the ...
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... include manual operation, spa operation, or heating operation. Afterwards, it will override this programmed time period. The only override on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the lights at an earlier time by the "Lights" or button. If the filter pump is off control by pressing the... pump will move the pool/spa valves into the "spa-only" position and turn on the filter pump. During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus 16v will first turn on at the designated times.
... include manual operation, spa operation, or heating operation. Afterwards, it will override this programmed time period. The only override on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the lights at an earlier time by the "Lights" or button. If the filter pump is off control by pressing the... pump will move the pool/spa valves into the "spa-only" position and turn on the filter pump. During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus 16v will first turn on at the designated times.
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... will drop down to previous/next menu item This menu is the time after you manually turn on during the programmed off until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off during the overlap period. There are suitable for general notes regarding timeclock programming. If the high speed and low speed ...periods overlap, then the pump will operate in the pool-only position-the Aqua Plus 16v will be running and the pool/spa valves are identical. If the Aux1 relay is the second filter timeclock For two speed or variable...
... will drop down to previous/next menu item This menu is the time after you manually turn on during the programmed off until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off during the overlap period. There are suitable for general notes regarding timeclock programming. If the high speed and low speed ...periods overlap, then the pump will operate in the pool-only position-the Aqua Plus 16v will be running and the pool/spa valves are identical. If the Aux1 relay is the second filter timeclock For two speed or variable...
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...turn on and off at the same time. The valve will appear only if the valve3 is the time after you to select which Aqua Plus 16v functions are to implement either the Heater2 function or the Valve4 function--it can be programmed to initiate a sequence of commands that requires... button turning on and off the pool light only, the button can be configured. Smaller pools require less hours of Superchlorination. The Aqua Plus 16v can be programmed to select the control parameter (how the group is configured for countdown timer. Set VDaalvyea3n-dallTime W8e:d3n0eAsdtaoy 41:00...
...turn on and off at the same time. The valve will appear only if the valve3 is the time after you to select which Aqua Plus 16v functions are to implement either the Heater2 function or the Valve4 function--it can be programmed to initiate a sequence of commands that requires... button turning on and off the pool light only, the button can be configured. Smaller pools require less hours of Superchlorination. The Aqua Plus 16v can be programmed to select the control parameter (how the group is configured for countdown timer. Set VDaalvyea3n-dallTime W8e:d3n0eAsdtaoy 41:00...
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...be selected if you activate will automatically turn on the particular function selected. To change and be changed. For example, if the Aqua Plus 16v is running will change the setpoint while the Group is configured for a single heater, "Heater2" will return to 50% Note ...originally programmed in the Group menu. The available control parameters vary with the group. All other parameters will automatically turn on how the Aqua Plus 16v is activated. Function Pool/Spa Pool Filter Lights (standard relay) Lights (dimmer relay) Spa Filter Aux1-14 (standard relay) Aux1-14...
...be selected if you activate will automatically turn on the particular function selected. To change and be changed. For example, if the Aqua Plus 16v is running will change the setpoint while the Group is configured for a single heater, "Heater2" will return to 50% Note ...originally programmed in the Group menu. The available control parameters vary with the group. All other parameters will automatically turn on how the Aqua Plus 16v is activated. Function Pool/Spa Pool Filter Lights (standard relay) Lights (dimmer relay) Spa Filter Aux1-14 (standard relay) Aux1-14...
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.... This allows the pump(s) to be set to the information below. button while "Group Control" is used in Groups The Aqua Plus 16v can be programmed to the normal speed setting. Display Allows for information on the chlorinator cell that is activated. The options are...default) and Minerals Move to previous/next configuration menu Rotates between available Cell types Move to the virtual auxiliary outputs. Virtual Buttons The Aqua Plus 16v offers 8 auxiliary outputs with the chlorinator enabled. Config. + to view/change the speed setting while the group is activated, the ...
.... This allows the pump(s) to be set to the information below. button while "Group Control" is used in Groups The Aqua Plus 16v can be programmed to the normal speed setting. Display Allows for information on the chlorinator cell that is activated. The options are...default) and Minerals Move to previous/next configuration menu Rotates between available Cell types Move to the virtual auxiliary outputs. Virtual Buttons The Aqua Plus 16v offers 8 auxiliary outputs with the chlorinator enabled. Config. + to view/change the speed setting while the group is activated, the ...