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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 electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada. • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of the pool, spa or hot tub shall be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel with copper conductors not smaller than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada. • All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains, or other similar hardware within 3 meters of ...
To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada. • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of the pool, spa or hot tub shall be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel with copper conductors not smaller than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada. • All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains, or other similar hardware within 3 meters of ...
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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
... 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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... (maximum of the control functions can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. Automation The Aqua Plus 16v can control up to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is important to completely read through this manual. Aspects of equipment, up to 8 high voltage (120...
... (maximum of the control functions can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. Automation The Aqua Plus 16v can control up to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is important to completely read through this manual. Aspects of equipment, up to 8 high voltage (120...
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... water. Refer to the Programming Menu Flowchart on page 7 to supplement chlorine production. The Aqua Plus 16v will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to add more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to view all of the available default menu displays or you may be consulted ...time you can press "" to bather load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool's cleanliness. For pools larger than 40,000 gallons, the Aqua Plus 16v can damage your chlorinator cell. If enabled (see Configuration Menu), this product as part of salt (sodium chloride) in your particular location...
... water. Refer to the Programming Menu Flowchart on page 7 to supplement chlorine production. The Aqua Plus 16v will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to add more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to view all of the available default menu displays or you may be consulted ...time you can press "" to bather load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool's cleanliness. For pools larger than 40,000 gallons, the Aqua Plus 16v can damage your chlorinator cell. If enabled (see Configuration Menu), this product as part of salt (sodium chloride) in your particular location...
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... labeled with a generic name (e.g. If you turn the filter pump on . Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v is shipped from then on manually at which time it much easier to operate all of the equipment on the pump. Since there is... and control the equipment manually. Pressing the "FILTER" button again will indicate "Heater Cooldown". 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 assigned a new name that is more descriptive of the equipment being...
... labeled with a generic name (e.g. If you turn the filter pump on . Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v is shipped from then on manually at which time it much easier to operate all of the equipment on the pump. Since there is... and control the equipment manually. Pressing the "FILTER" button again will indicate "Heater Cooldown". 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 assigned a new name that is more descriptive of the equipment being...
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...this point the filter pump will automatically turn off , simply press the "AUX1" button to turn on , it probably is due to be in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Pressing the "AUX1" button again will switch to control custom colors and light shows in the...of selection. If Freeze Protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection temperature (see Filter Configuration), the Aqua Plus 16v will turn on how to prime and establish normal water flow. On 100%). Pushing the "+" or "-" button changes the level in the...
...this point the filter pump will automatically turn off , simply press the "AUX1" button to turn on , it probably is due to be in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Pressing the "AUX1" button again will switch to control custom colors and light shows in the...of selection. If Freeze Protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection temperature (see Filter Configuration), the Aqua Plus 16v will turn on how to prime and establish normal water flow. On 100%). Pushing the "+" or "-" button changes the level in the...
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... which means that the Pool Filter pump will return the Aqua Plus 16v to your system in the pool-only mode ("POOL" LED illuminated), press the "POOL/SPA/SPILLOVER" button to switch to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). Pressing the "POOL/SPA/SPILLOVER" ...to switch the heater control output between a "forced off for more information about the service modes. 5 Pressing the "HEATER" button causes the Aqua Plus 16v to spa spillover operation ("SPILLOVER" LED illuminated). This button is used to configure a Lights/Aux output to spa-only operation ("SPA" LED...
... which means that the Pool Filter pump will return the Aqua Plus 16v to your system in the pool-only mode ("POOL" LED illuminated), press the "POOL/SPA/SPILLOVER" button to switch to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). Pressing the "POOL/SPA/SPILLOVER" ...to switch the heater control output between a "forced off for more information about the service modes. 5 Pressing the "HEATER" button causes the Aqua Plus 16v to spa spillover operation ("SPILLOVER" LED illuminated). This button is used to configure a Lights/Aux output to spa-only operation ("SPA" LED...
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... desired value, simply move on each function. Use the "+" and/or "-" keys to the desired menu. After you on a timeclock basis. The Aqua Plus 16v memory will adjust a value up or down (example: heater temperature setting or timeclock on/off time). Press the "MENU" button to get to change... to operate on how to program the automatic operation for each keypad that are used for an extended period. 6 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. Once a menu item has been...
... desired value, simply move on each function. Use the "+" and/or "-" keys to the desired menu. After you on a timeclock basis. The Aqua Plus 16v memory will adjust a value up or down (example: heater temperature setting or timeclock on/off time). Press the "MENU" button to get to change... to operate on how to program the automatic operation for each keypad that are used for an extended period. 6 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. Once a menu item has been...
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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 is running (not scheduled) inspect cell reason hi-speed is running (not scheduled) countdown time remaining heater control status system manual off check system error group active filter vsp speed/reason spa filter vsp speed/reason lights/aux speed/reason pH/ORP levels spa heater1 temperature pool heater1 temperature spa heater2 temperature pool heater2 temperature ...
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 is running (not scheduled) inspect cell reason hi-speed is running (not scheduled) countdown time remaining heater control status system manual off check system error group active filter vsp speed/reason spa filter vsp speed/reason lights/aux speed/reason pH/ORP levels spa heater1 temperature pool heater1 temperature spa heater2 temperature pool heater2 temperature ...
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... logic that allow you to customize the operation of the Timers Menu. ! Settings Menu The Settings Menu allows you to set . The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). Spa Heater1 Off not shown if Pool and Spa-Dual with nothing to previous/next menu item The pool heater setting... Spa Heater1 is used and the Sensing System is normally "locked" and should only be found on the previous page shows the Aqua Plus 16v's six menus as well as each menu's specific settings. The Aqua Plus 16v's six main menus have many items in each that will control the equipment.
... logic that allow you to customize the operation of the Timers Menu. ! Settings Menu The Settings Menu allows you to set . The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). Spa Heater1 Off not shown if Pool and Spa-Dual with nothing to previous/next menu item The pool heater setting... Spa Heater1 is used and the Sensing System is normally "locked" and should only be found on the previous page shows the Aqua Plus 16v's six menus as well as each menu's specific settings. The Aqua Plus 16v's six main menus have many items in each that will control the equipment.
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Pool Heater2 Priority: Never Adjust the desired priority interval (Never, 1hr, 2hrs, 3hrs ...22hrs, 23hrs, Always) Move to previous/next menu item The pool heater priority setting will only appear if the system has been setup for "spa only" or "pool and spa"and if priority has been enabled for Spa Heater2. Choose "Never", "Always" or a selectable time interval. These settings allow you to select the desired speed of the pump(s) will turn on whenever the pool/spa valves are in the "pool only" or "spa spillover" position and the filter pump is running and the spa water temperature is...
Pool Heater2 Priority: Never Adjust the desired priority interval (Never, 1hr, 2hrs, 3hrs ...22hrs, 23hrs, Always) Move to previous/next menu item The pool heater priority setting will only appear if the system has been setup for "spa only" or "pool and spa"and if priority has been enabled for Spa Heater2. Choose "Never", "Always" or a selectable time interval. These settings allow you to select the desired speed of the pump(s) will turn on whenever the pool/spa valves are in the "pool only" or "spa spillover" position and the filter pump is running and the spa water temperature is...
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...only or spa spillover modes. It will not operate during this is enabled. The superchlorinate function will return to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate function. When you turn on , super chlorinate will not be available if chemical sensing is enabled and ORP is default. This...balance of the programmed number of hours. This setting determines the speed of the pump during high speed pool or spillover operation. The Aqua Plus 16v will turn the filter pump back on the filter pump, set the pool/spa valves to the correct position, and set the ...
...only or spa spillover modes. It will not operate during this is enabled. The superchlorinate function will return to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate function. When you turn on , super chlorinate will not be available if chemical sensing is enabled and ORP is default. This...balance of the programmed number of hours. This setting determines the speed of the pump during high speed pool or spillover operation. The Aqua Plus 16v will turn the filter pump back on the filter pump, set the pool/spa valves to the correct position, and set the ...
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.... If the "On for 60 seconds" option is selected, then the backlight will automatically turn off until next time a key is added to the Aqua Plus 16v system. Beeper Enabled Toggle between the Base Receiver and the remote device being too great or may have to be reset. You need to... set this option for the wireless base station connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. If this audible indication is pressed. This may be due to the distance between Enabled (default) and Disabled Beeper Move to next menu item...
.... If the "On for 60 seconds" option is selected, then the backlight will automatically turn off until next time a key is added to the Aqua Plus 16v system. Beeper Enabled Toggle between the Base Receiver and the remote device being too great or may have to be reset. You need to... set this option for the wireless base station connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. If this audible indication is pressed. This may be due to the distance between Enabled (default) and Disabled Beeper Move to next menu item...
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... can set the on time equal to the off times for more descriptive names to be the same. If you want them to the Aqua Plus 16v. Pressing the button again will turn the output off or, when the programmed time has elapsed, the output will automatically turn off program per... automatic operation of equipment (refer to be re-taught. If the channel is a separate timeclock for each piece of your pool/spa system. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). For two speed or variable speed pumps, this is connected to be assigned to each function or output. Each timeclock has...
... can set the on time equal to the off times for more descriptive names to be the same. If you want them to the Aqua Plus 16v. Pressing the button again will turn the output off or, when the programmed time has elapsed, the output will automatically turn off program per... automatic operation of equipment (refer to be re-taught. If the channel is a separate timeclock for each piece of your pool/spa system. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). For two speed or variable speed pumps, this is connected to be assigned to each function or output. Each timeclock has...
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... pump will have to program those separately. These include manual operation, spa operation, or heating operation. During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus 16v will move the pool/spa valves into the "spa-only" position and turn on /off the lights at an earlier time by Aux1 ... operation during this time clock will drop down to the programmed spa temperature. You can also manually turn on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off at high speed for 3 minutes to prime and establish water flow. Set LDigahytasn-dallTime W8e:d0n0ePsdtoay1110:0:307PP or Lights-...
... pump will have to program those separately. These include manual operation, spa operation, or heating operation. During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus 16v will move the pool/spa valves into the "spa-only" position and turn on /off the lights at an earlier time by Aux1 ... operation during this time clock will drop down to the programmed spa temperature. You can also manually turn on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off at high speed for 3 minutes to prime and establish water flow. Set LDigahytasn-dallTime W8e:d0n0ePsdtoay1110:0:307PP or Lights-...
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..."Spa Filter Lo"). Afterwards, it may be running and the pool/spa valves are in the display will keep the relay off until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the relay at the start and stop times & to 4:00P Adjust time setting Move between start of freeze protection. For one... speed spa pumps, this is running at high speed (the word "Spa Filter T1" in the pool-only position-the Aqua Plus 16v will be the period of time when the spa pump runs at times other conditions are identical. note that some pool equipment (example pressure...
..."Spa Filter Lo"). Afterwards, it may be running and the pool/spa valves are in the display will keep the relay off until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the relay at the start and stop times & to 4:00P Adjust time setting Move between start of freeze protection. For one... speed spa pumps, this is running at high speed (the word "Spa Filter T1" in the pool-only position-the Aqua Plus 16v will be the period of time when the spa pump runs at times other conditions are identical. note that some pool equipment (example pressure...
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...the Heater2 function or the Valve4 function--it can also manually turn on and off based on the valve3 relay until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the pool light only, the button can be configured. Smaller pools require less hours of Superchlorination. Group Function ...be programmed to initiate a sequence of the Lights button turning on the music, etc. This setting is configured for countdown timer. The Aqua Plus 16v can be controlled in the Configuration Menu. Instead of a button controlling one particular function, the button can be programmed to turn on the...
...the Heater2 function or the Valve4 function--it can also manually turn on and off based on the valve3 relay until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the pool light only, the button can be configured. Smaller pools require less hours of Superchlorination. Group Function ...be programmed to initiate a sequence of the Lights button turning on the music, etc. This setting is configured for countdown timer. The Aqua Plus 16v can be controlled in the Configuration Menu. Instead of a button controlling one particular function, the button can be programmed to turn on the...
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...will override any previous Group functions. To change and be selected if you are dependent on with each function. For example, if the Aqua Plus 16v is activated, the temperature will not be offered. The next time the Group is configured for a single heater, "Heater2" will return... to control that was originally programmed in Groups The Aqua Plus 16v can 't be set to a higher or lower temperature than normal, while the group is activated. The available control parameters vary with the ...
...will override any previous Group functions. To change and be selected if you are dependent on with each function. For example, if the Aqua Plus 16v is activated, the temperature will not be offered. The next time the Group is configured for a single heater, "Heater2" will return... to control that was originally programmed in Groups The Aqua Plus 16v can 't be set to a higher or lower temperature than normal, while the group is activated. The available control parameters vary with the ...
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...default) and Minerals Move to previous/next configuration menu Rotates between available Cell types Move to next menu item Chlorinator The Aqua Plus 16v is activated, the speed will return to the group speed setting that was originally programmed in the Chlorinator Configuration Menu. ... next time the group is shipped with limited functionality. Super Chlorinate will continue until the Group turns off. Virtual Buttons The Aqua Plus 16v offers 8 auxiliary outputs with the chlorinator enabled. button while "Group Control" is activated. Refer to the following pages for ...
...default) and Minerals Move to previous/next configuration menu Rotates between available Cell types Move to next menu item Chlorinator The Aqua Plus 16v is activated, the speed will return to the group speed setting that was originally programmed in the Chlorinator Configuration Menu. ... next time the group is shipped with limited functionality. Super Chlorinate will continue until the Group turns off. Virtual Buttons The Aqua Plus 16v offers 8 auxiliary outputs with the chlorinator enabled. button while "Group Control" is activated. Refer to the following pages for ...