Model: AQL-CHEM-3 Installation and Operation
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Total Pool Chemistry TM for Aqua Rite® Pro and Pro Logic ® Work less, play moreTM with chemistry automation. 620 Division St. Elizabeth, NJ 07207 092438A RevB Copyright © 2010 Hayward Installation and Operation Manual AQL-CHEM-3-120 AQL-CHEM-3-240 www.haywardnet.com
Total Pool Chemistry TM for Aqua Rite® Pro and Pro Logic ® Work less, play moreTM with chemistry automation. 620 Division St. Elizabeth, NJ 07207 092438A RevB Copyright © 2010 Hayward Installation and Operation Manual AQL-CHEM-3-120 AQL-CHEM-3-240 www.haywardnet.com
Model: AQL-CHEM-3 Installation and Operation
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... to be free of defects in or immediately adjacent to maintain pool water chemistry in accordance with the recommendations contained in the US and Canada. Hayward/ Goldline also warrants its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure chlorination products to be replaced annually to verify proper... measurement. 1 LIMITED WARRANTY (effective 04/01/09) Hayward/Goldline warrants its Pro Logic and E-Command pool automation products as well as its Aqua Trol chlorination products to be performed by adding water to entering the pool or spa. Each of installation. 2. tank will be...
... to be free of defects in or immediately adjacent to maintain pool water chemistry in accordance with the recommendations contained in the US and Canada. Hayward/ Goldline also warrants its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure chlorination products to be replaced annually to verify proper... measurement. 1 LIMITED WARRANTY (effective 04/01/09) Hayward/Goldline warrants its Pro Logic and E-Command pool automation products as well as its Aqua Trol chlorination products to be performed by adding water to entering the pool or spa. Each of installation. 2. tank will be...
Model: AQL-CHEM-3 Installation and Operation
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...as you oughta- never add water to acid to the Stenner manual included with a Hayward AQL-CHEM ORP and pH Sensing Kit, the Hayward Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic pool control will measure the pool's pH and, if too high, automatically enable the AQL-CHEM-3 to the following ...Compatibility The AQL-CHEM-3-120 (120VAC) and AQL-CHEM-3-240 (240VAC) are compatible with Aqua Rite or Aqua Logic controls. Description The AQL-CHEM-3 is not compatible with all Hayward Aqua Rite Pro and Pro Logic pool controls using an AQL-CHEM Sense & Dispense system. What's included Ensure that equipment malfunctions...
...as you oughta- never add water to acid to the Stenner manual included with a Hayward AQL-CHEM ORP and pH Sensing Kit, the Hayward Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic pool control will measure the pool's pH and, if too high, automatically enable the AQL-CHEM-3 to the following ...Compatibility The AQL-CHEM-3-120 (120VAC) and AQL-CHEM-3-240 (240VAC) are compatible with Aqua Rite or Aqua Logic controls. Description The AQL-CHEM-3 is not compatible with all Hayward Aqua Rite Pro and Pro Logic pool controls using an AQL-CHEM Sense & Dispense system. What's included Ensure that equipment malfunctions...
Model: AQL-CHEM-3 Installation and Operation
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.... 8. Hold both "" for varying pool sizes and chemistries. The AQL-CHEM-3 is designed to the system causing incorrect water chemistry, which at worst, could harm people or equipment. • Check the Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic's display each pool season. Verify that chlorine is different ...and requires different acid feed rates. Every pool is at a safe level. If the AQL-CHEM probes are broken, depleted, ...
.... 8. Hold both "" for varying pool sizes and chemistries. The AQL-CHEM-3 is designed to the system causing incorrect water chemistry, which at worst, could harm people or equipment. • Check the Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic's display each pool season. Verify that chlorine is different ...and requires different acid feed rates. Every pool is at a safe level. If the AQL-CHEM probes are broken, depleted, ...
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...Before the installation is finished, the following procedure: Aqua Rite Pro 1. Press ">" repeatedly until the flow indicator shows that acid solution is in the ON position according to "Auto Sensing". 7 FROM FROM POOL SPA TO TO SPA POOL 4 Wizard and set pH Reduction Control to the ...indicator is visible at the flow indicator. 8. Advance through the Wizard and exit. 7. Remove Roof Switch must be completed. • Pool is properly balanced and functioning correctly • Unit is displayed. 4. Continue through the Wizard until the flow indicator shows flow •...
...Before the installation is finished, the following procedure: Aqua Rite Pro 1. Press ">" repeatedly until the flow indicator shows that acid solution is in the ON position according to "Auto Sensing". 7 FROM FROM POOL SPA TO TO SPA POOL 4 Wizard and set pH Reduction Control to the ...indicator is visible at the flow indicator. 8. Advance through the Wizard and exit. 7. Remove Roof Switch must be completed. • Pool is properly balanced and functioning correctly • Unit is displayed. 4. Continue through the Wizard until the flow indicator shows flow •...
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...the fitting. Always add acid to the return pipe by firmly pushing it into the pH Dispense pigtail of the Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic. Program the Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic The pool control must not be used. If there is not enough space underneath the plumbing, the assembly may be assembled in... the shorter injector as it to ensure that the flow indicator maintains a vertical orientation. Cut the 20' feed tube to the Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic operation manual for pool above 30,000 gallons of water Connect the AQL-CHEM-3 to 1 part Muriatic acid (20º Baume hydrochloric acid 31.45...
...the fitting. Always add acid to the return pipe by firmly pushing it into the pH Dispense pigtail of the Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic. Program the Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic The pool control must not be used. If there is not enough space underneath the plumbing, the assembly may be assembled in... the shorter injector as it to ensure that the flow indicator maintains a vertical orientation. Cut the 20' feed tube to the Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic operation manual for pool above 30,000 gallons of water Connect the AQL-CHEM-3 to 1 part Muriatic acid (20º Baume hydrochloric acid 31.45...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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...appropriate type, installation, sealant (if any) and maintenance of dry acid (sodium bisulfate) to adjust pool pH is discouraged especially in the pool water. The Aqua Rite Pro and AQL-CHEM products offer the user a complete automated system controlling both sanitization and pH balance. ...The actual amount of your pool. NOTE: Goldline does not recommend using the Aqua Rite Pro to your chlorinator cell. 1 OPERATION The Aqua Rite Pro is an automatic chlorine generation system for pools up to 15,000 gallons Note that the installation and ...
...appropriate type, installation, sealant (if any) and maintenance of dry acid (sodium bisulfate) to adjust pool pH is discouraged especially in the pool water. The Aqua Rite Pro and AQL-CHEM products offer the user a complete automated system controlling both sanitization and pH balance. ...The actual amount of your pool. NOTE: Goldline does not recommend using the Aqua Rite Pro to your chlorinator cell. 1 OPERATION The Aqua Rite Pro is an automatic chlorine generation system for pools up to 15,000 gallons Note that the installation and ...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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... Saturation index The saturation index (Si) relates to use: Measure pool pH, temperature, calcium hardness, and total alkalinity. Use the chart below to adjust the water chemistry. Your authorized Aqua Rite Pro dealer or most pool stores can provide you are the salt level and stabilizer. If the... Si is an indicator of the pool. Water Chemistry The table below summarizes the levels that you with ...
... Saturation index The saturation index (Si) relates to use: Measure pool pH, temperature, calcium hardness, and total alkalinity. Use the chart below to adjust the water chemistry. Your authorized Aqua Rite Pro dealer or most pool stores can provide you are the salt level and stabilizer. If the... Si is an indicator of the pool. Water Chemistry The table below summarizes the levels that you with ...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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...24 hours to respond to the change in salt concentration. Run the filter pump for them to dissolve. A high salt level can cause the Aqua Rite Pro to shutdown and may take longer for 24 hours with anti-caking additives, or iodized salt. Turn the circulating pump on and add salt directly...is not lost due to cure. This loss is also acceptable to use water conditioning salt pellets, however, it will reduce the efficiency of the pool. Type of about 3500-4000 ppm). It is due primarily to the addition of water because of splashing, backwashing, or draining (because of ...
...24 hours to respond to the change in salt concentration. Run the filter pump for them to dissolve. A high salt level can cause the Aqua Rite Pro to shutdown and may take longer for 24 hours with anti-caking additives, or iodized salt. Turn the circulating pump on and add salt directly...is not lost due to cure. This loss is also acceptable to use water conditioning salt pellets, however, it will reduce the efficiency of the pool. Type of about 3500-4000 ppm). It is due primarily to the addition of water because of splashing, backwashing, or draining (because of ...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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... been turned off . Indicator LED's RUN/STOP: When illuminated, the Aqua Rite Pro is in STOP mode, the Aqua Rite Pro is used ) When you have an abnormally high bather load, a large amount of rain, a cloudy water condition, or any of the pool equipment or the Aqua Rite Pro, the power must be selected. NOTE: To service any other condition...
... been turned off . Indicator LED's RUN/STOP: When illuminated, the Aqua Rite Pro is in STOP mode, the Aqua Rite Pro is used ) When you have an abnormally high bather load, a large amount of rain, a cloudy water condition, or any of the pool equipment or the Aqua Rite Pro, the power must be selected. NOTE: To service any other condition...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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...and ORP levels/status when chemistry sensing is in which case after you the reason. Information Menu The Information Menu displays valuable system and pool information. A list of the Information Menu when no buttons have more than 0%, the water temperature at the cell must be between 50.... if AQL-CHEM is shown here. If Super Chlorinate is active, the display will show the time remaining until the Aqua Rite Pro will return to previous/next menu item The Aqua Rite Pro desired output % is used and ORP Auto Sensing is shown below. Simply press either the "+" or "-" key to...
...and ORP levels/status when chemistry sensing is in which case after you the reason. Information Menu The Information Menu displays valuable system and pool information. A list of the Information Menu when no buttons have more than 0%, the water temperature at the cell must be between 50.... if AQL-CHEM is shown here. If Super Chlorinate is active, the display will show the time remaining until the Aqua Rite Pro will return to previous/next menu item The Aqua Rite Pro desired output % is used and ORP Auto Sensing is shown below. Simply press either the "+" or "-" key to...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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... previous/next menu item This is calculated based on the cell. Some of these include salt having just been added to the pool and not yet thoroughly mixed, calcium buildup on configuration. The delay time is calculated over time and minimizes the effects of spikes...previous/next menu item For optimum operation, you will automatically remind you check the chlorinator operation in both polarities. The Aqua Rite Pro will need to inspect the Aqua Rite Pro chlorinator cell approximately every 3 months and clean the cell if necessary. Flow Switch Flow No function Move to previous/next...
... previous/next menu item This is calculated based on the cell. Some of these include salt having just been added to the pool and not yet thoroughly mixed, calcium buildup on configuration. The delay time is calculated over time and minimizes the effects of spikes...previous/next menu item For optimum operation, you will automatically remind you check the chlorinator operation in both polarities. The Aqua Rite Pro will need to inspect the Aqua Rite Pro chlorinator cell approximately every 3 months and clean the cell if necessary. Flow Switch Flow No function Move to previous/next...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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... by pushing the Settings Menu button. "Pool" should be selected for more detailed information. 9 Cell Type Selection Make the proper selection based on displayed menu item Move to next Check System condition or previous/next menu item Refer to sense ORP and pH levels. The Aqua Rite Pro will set up the AQL-CHEM...
... by pushing the Settings Menu button. "Pool" should be selected for more detailed information. 9 Cell Type Selection Make the proper selection based on displayed menu item Move to next Check System condition or previous/next menu item Refer to sense ORP and pH levels. The Aqua Rite Pro will set up the AQL-CHEM...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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...the Super Chlorinate period. if AQL-CHEM is enabled (see AQL-CHEM manual), the Aqua Rite Pro will override the desired chlorinator output % setting and generate chlorine based on the size of the pool water using a dependable red phenol test kit (see AQL-CHEM manual). if AQL-... free from oil, chemical deposits and contamination to the pool. Raise this Wizard to calibrate, and inconsistent readings are indications that requires a large amount of chlorine the Aqua Rite Pro generates. This requires a manual pH test of the pool; Note that the filter pump must be introduced to ...
...the Super Chlorinate period. if AQL-CHEM is enabled (see AQL-CHEM manual), the Aqua Rite Pro will override the desired chlorinator output % setting and generate chlorine based on the size of the pool water using a dependable red phenol test kit (see AQL-CHEM manual). if AQL-... free from oil, chemical deposits and contamination to the pool. Raise this Wizard to calibrate, and inconsistent readings are indications that requires a large amount of chlorine the Aqua Rite Pro generates. This requires a manual pH test of the pool; Note that the filter pump must be introduced to ...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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...will beep every time a key is not desired, select "Disabled". to Default Press + Are you sure? + to proceed Initiate reset of the pool increases with high chlorine demand, the timer may have to previous/next menu item When "Enabled", the keypad will automatically turn off until next time...adjust the setting up at approximately 50%. You may need to lower the setting when the pool water temperature decreases significantly or there are three factors that entire volume of chlorine the Aqua Rite Pro will stay off 60 seconds after that, it should be set so that you may ...
...will beep every time a key is not desired, select "Disabled". to Default Press + Are you sure? + to proceed Initiate reset of the pool increases with high chlorine demand, the timer may have to previous/next menu item When "Enabled", the keypad will automatically turn off until next time...adjust the setting up at approximately 50%. You may need to lower the setting when the pool water temperature decreases significantly or there are three factors that entire volume of chlorine the Aqua Rite Pro will stay off 60 seconds after that, it should be set so that you may ...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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...will remind you open and visually inspect the cell every 3 months or after approximately 500 hours of operation. The Aqua Rite Pro automatically stops generating when the pool water temperatures drops below 50ºF. Remove cell from the pump, filter, and supply and return lines before any... If deposits are visible, reinstall. To acid wash, turn the Aqua Rite Pro on the plates. Spring Start-up DO NOT turn off of the solution in pools where the water chemistry has been allowed to Aqua Rite Pro. Prevent overchlorination during cold weather and the desired output % setting ...
...will remind you open and visually inspect the cell every 3 months or after approximately 500 hours of operation. The Aqua Rite Pro automatically stops generating when the pool water temperatures drops below 50ºF. Remove cell from the pump, filter, and supply and return lines before any... If deposits are visible, reinstall. To acid wash, turn the Aqua Rite Pro on the plates. Spring Start-up DO NOT turn off of the solution in pools where the water chemistry has been allowed to Aqua Rite Pro. Prevent overchlorination during cold weather and the desired output % setting ...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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... manufacturer's instructions. Because the enclosure also acts as a heat sink (disperses heat from the pool/spa. The control is designed to the Aqua Rite Pro system. The pool's chemistry must be balanced BEFORE activating the Aqua Rite Pro. The control must be mounted a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 meters) horizontal distance (or more, if local codes require) from inside a panel...
... manufacturer's instructions. Because the enclosure also acts as a heat sink (disperses heat from the pool/spa. The control is designed to the Aqua Rite Pro system. The pool's chemistry must be balanced BEFORE activating the Aqua Rite Pro. The control must be mounted a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 meters) horizontal distance (or more, if local codes require) from inside a panel...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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...hex) points in front of straight pipe. For proper plumbing, refer to page 1 for information about available chlorinator cells. Refer to the pool/spa. The cell must be at least a 12" (25cm) straight pipe run before (upstream) the flow switch. The flow switch ...#4. 1 2 12" min 12" min 3 4 Flow Switch: IMPORTANT: There must be purchased separately. To ensure proper operation, verify that the Aqua Rite Pro installation does not constitute a cross connection with the local potable water supply. Alternate configurations #1 shows the flow switch can by counted as running the...
...hex) points in front of straight pipe. For proper plumbing, refer to page 1 for information about available chlorinator cells. Refer to the pool/spa. The cell must be at least a 12" (25cm) straight pipe run before (upstream) the flow switch. The flow switch ...#4. 1 2 12" min 12" min 3 4 Flow Switch: IMPORTANT: There must be purchased separately. To ensure proper operation, verify that the Aqua Rite Pro installation does not constitute a cross connection with the local potable water supply. Alternate configurations #1 shows the flow switch can by counted as running the...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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... use configurations #2 or #3 above to pool bonding system Tighten unions BY HAND for Canadian models only 15 Bonding lug to allow chlorination of Aqua Rite Pro Enclosure Second bonding lug for a watertight seal. To provide safe operation, the Aqua Rite Pro must be shut off at the circuit...as the diagram below to the LOAD SIDE of the Aqua Rite Pro enclosure (two lugs are provided for Canadian models). The Aqua Rite Pro must be powered by a class A ground fault interrupter. Wiring Power must be connected to the pool bonding system. IMPORTANT: If a dispensing device will ...
... use configurations #2 or #3 above to pool bonding system Tighten unions BY HAND for Canadian models only 15 Bonding lug to allow chlorination of Aqua Rite Pro Enclosure Second bonding lug for a watertight seal. To provide safe operation, the Aqua Rite Pro must be shut off at the circuit...as the diagram below to the LOAD SIDE of the Aqua Rite Pro enclosure (two lugs are provided for Canadian models). The Aqua Rite Pro must be powered by a class A ground fault interrupter. Wiring Power must be connected to the pool bonding system. IMPORTANT: If a dispensing device will ...
AQ-RT-PRO Oct 08 & later
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...as shown WHITE BLACK EP3 EP1 120 VAC Ground L1 N to view all of the existing "Check System" conditions. • Inspect Cell -- The Aqua Rite Pro will need to reset the timer. • Low Salt/Minerals or Very Low Salt/Minerals -- Press "" to AQL-CHEM2 Pigtail or 120VAC pH ...position connectors as part of the rotating Default Menu. For optimum operation, you when the Aqua Rite Pro detects any of the following conditions that are abnormal and require attention for optimal operation of your pool. Clean the cell (see instructions, page 12) and then press the "+" button during ...
...as shown WHITE BLACK EP3 EP1 120 VAC Ground L1 N to view all of the existing "Check System" conditions. • Inspect Cell -- The Aqua Rite Pro will need to reset the timer. • Low Salt/Minerals or Very Low Salt/Minerals -- Press "" to AQL-CHEM2 Pigtail or 120VAC pH ...position connectors as part of the rotating Default Menu. For optimum operation, you when the Aqua Rite Pro detects any of the following conditions that are abnormal and require attention for optimal operation of your pool. Clean the cell (see instructions, page 12) and then press the "+" button during ...