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092735 RevB AQR100 Chlorine Generator for Inground Swimming Pools up to 30,000 gallons \ Owner's Manual Contents Introduction 2 Installation 3 Pool Chemistry 9 Operation 12 Troubleshooting 15 Mounting Hole Template............18 Warranty 18 AQR100 Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207 Phone (908)-355-7995 www.hayward.com USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
092735 RevB AQR100 Chlorine Generator for Inground Swimming Pools up to 30,000 gallons \ Owner's Manual Contents Introduction 2 Installation 3 Pool Chemistry 9 Operation 12 Troubleshooting 15 Mounting Hole Template............18 Warranty 18 AQR100 Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207 Phone (908)-355-7995 www.hayward.com USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
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...; WARNING: To reduce the risk of a pool or spa/hot tub. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment. • WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord immediately. • CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, install at all times. • Do not...
...; WARNING: To reduce the risk of a pool or spa/hot tub. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment. • WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord immediately. • CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, install at all times. • Do not...
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... a pool varies due to last for pool sanitization. The AQR100 can damage your particular location and circumstances. Chlorine will continuously recycle virtually eliminating the need to add sanitizing chemicals to your pool by -products that is designed for immediately adjacent patios/decking, a qualified stone installation specialist should be used around a saline pool with electronic chlorine generator in your chlorinator Cell. 2 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
... a pool varies due to last for pool sanitization. The AQR100 can damage your particular location and circumstances. Chlorine will continuously recycle virtually eliminating the need to add sanitizing chemicals to your pool by -products that is designed for immediately adjacent patios/decking, a qualified stone installation specialist should be used around a saline pool with electronic chlorine generator in your chlorinator Cell. 2 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
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... the AQR100 system. 3 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS FILTER PUMP FILTER SOLAR HEATER 15' CELL CABLE POWER CORD CELL VESSEL UL LISTED JUNCTION BOX FROM POOL TO POOL Preparing Pool Water To prepare the pool water for use with Local and NEC codes. This ensures a quick, troublefree transfer to protect the Cell Cap connector pins while handling the AQR100 unit during installation. Its 6 ft. The Control Box must be powered by the manufacturer, its...
... the AQR100 system. 3 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS FILTER PUMP FILTER SOLAR HEATER 15' CELL CABLE POWER CORD CELL VESSEL UL LISTED JUNCTION BOX FROM POOL TO POOL Preparing Pool Water To prepare the pool water for use with Local and NEC codes. This ensures a quick, troublefree transfer to protect the Cell Cap connector pins while handling the AQR100 unit during installation. Its 6 ft. The Control Box must be powered by the manufacturer, its...
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...Manual 1 Hang Control Box on fasteners and drill bottom holes. 2 Screw in bottom fasteners securely. 3 4 4 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Do not mount the Control Box inside the box), it is designed to mount vertically on page 18. Select appropriate fasteners for outdoor mounting. from the pool and within 15 ft. Attach top mounting hole guide to the diagram... local codes require) from where the Cell is suitable for your mounting surface that the Cell cable will reach the location where the Cell Vessel will be installed. Mounting the AQR100 Control Box...
...Manual 1 Hang Control Box on fasteners and drill bottom holes. 2 Screw in bottom fasteners securely. 3 4 4 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Do not mount the Control Box inside the box), it is designed to mount vertically on page 18. Select appropriate fasteners for outdoor mounting. from the pool and within 15 ft. Attach top mounting hole guide to the diagram... local codes require) from where the Cell is suitable for your mounting surface that the Cell cable will reach the location where the Cell Vessel will be installed. Mounting the AQR100 Control Box...
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... cord to the pool. Grease O-Ring 5 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Fully cover Cell pins with supplied grease as shown in 2" (51mm) PVC pool plumbing. The Cell Vessel must use a 2" adapter. Install the included rubber gaskets on Cell Vessel before inserting the Cell into the plumbing by handtightening the unions. Verify that the O-Ring is mounted. All pool equipment should be easily inserted and removed. Also, position the Vessel in...
... cord to the pool. Grease O-Ring 5 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Fully cover Cell pins with supplied grease as shown in 2" (51mm) PVC pool plumbing. The Cell Vessel must use a 2" adapter. Install the included rubber gaskets on Cell Vessel before inserting the Cell into the plumbing by handtightening the unions. Verify that the O-Ring is mounted. All pool equipment should be easily inserted and removed. Also, position the Vessel in...
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To provide safe operation, the AQR100 should be installed by either 120 VAC or 240 VAC. Cut the cable and conductors to length and ensure that the AQR100 turns on and off at the circuit breaker before performing any wiring. Plug the Cell Cap into the Cell and secure with the pool pump. Cell Cap Retaining Nut Wiring Power must be properly grounded and bonded. Locate the 6 ft...
To provide safe operation, the AQR100 should be installed by either 120 VAC or 240 VAC. Cut the cable and conductors to length and ensure that the AQR100 turns on and off at the circuit breaker before performing any wiring. Plug the Cell Cap into the Cell and secure with the pool pump. Cell Cap Retaining Nut Wiring Power must be properly grounded and bonded. Locate the 6 ft...
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120 VAC black & violet L1 Power Cord from AQR100 red & white Neutral Ground UL Listed Junction Box 240 VAC red L2 black L1 Power Cord from AQR100 white & violet Ground UL Listed Junction Box 7 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
120 VAC black & violet L1 Power Cord from AQR100 red & white Neutral Ground UL Listed Junction Box 240 VAC red L2 black L1 Power Cord from AQR100 white & violet Ground UL Listed Junction Box 7 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
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... provided at the bottom of this manual for AQR100 operation. 8 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Run an 8 AWG solid copper wire (6 AWG Canada) from the bonding lug to your pool. To Pool Bonding loop IMPORTANT: Before going any further, the pool water must be balanced and salt must be added to your pool's existing bonding loop. If this has not already been done, refer to the...
... provided at the bottom of this manual for AQR100 operation. 8 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Run an 8 AWG solid copper wire (6 AWG Canada) from the bonding lug to your pool. To Pool Bonding loop IMPORTANT: Before going any further, the pool water must be balanced and salt must be added to your pool's existing bonding loop. If this has not already been done, refer to the...
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...75 1.6 100 1.7 125 1.8 150 1.9 200 2.0 250 2.1 300 2.2 400 2.4 600 2.5 800 1.9 0-1000 12.10 2.0 2.1 1001-2000 12.29 2.2 2.3 2.4 2001-3000 12.35 2.5 2.6 3001-4000 12.41 2.8 2.9 4001-5000 12.44 Use: Measure the pH of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP). CHEMICAL IDEAL LEVELS Salt Free Chlorine pH ...pool water "balance". Pool Chemistry The table below summarizes the levels that are deleterious to the life expectancy of the Cell. Si = pH + Ti + Ci + Ai - It is equal to 0.2 or more, stains may occur. -0.2 Corrosion 0.2 Stain Ok 9 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
...75 1.6 100 1.7 125 1.8 150 1.9 200 2.0 250 2.1 300 2.2 400 2.4 600 2.5 800 1.9 0-1000 12.10 2.0 2.1 1001-2000 12.29 2.2 2.3 2.4 2001-3000 12.35 2.5 2.6 3001-4000 12.41 2.8 2.9 4001-5000 12.44 Use: Measure the pH of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP). CHEMICAL IDEAL LEVELS Salt Free Chlorine pH ...pool water "balance". Pool Chemistry The table below summarizes the levels that are deleterious to the life expectancy of the Cell. Si = pH + Ti + Ci + Ai - It is equal to 0.2 or more, stains may occur. -0.2 Corrosion 0.2 Stain Ok 9 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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... stabilizer must be added to raise the level to 40 ppm. 10 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Gallons (pool size in feet) Liters (pool size in pounds or (Kgs) need to be added to operate with a salt level between 1500-4500 ppm (parts per million), with anti- If the pool is designed to reach the recommended levels. Type of soda, salt with 3200 ppm being ideal. It...
... stabilizer must be added to raise the level to 40 ppm. 10 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Gallons (pool size in feet) Liters (pool size in pounds or (Kgs) need to be added to operate with a salt level between 1500-4500 ppm (parts per million), with anti- If the pool is designed to reach the recommended levels. Type of soda, salt with 3200 ppm being ideal. It...
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...SALT NEEDED FOR 3200PPM Current salt Gallons and (Liters) of Pool Water level...152) 300 (136) 267 (121) 233 (106) 200 (91) 167 (76) 133 (61) 100 (45) 67 (30) 33 (15) 550 (250) 513 (233) 477 (217) 440 (200) 403... 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 4.9 (.59) (.77) (.90) (1.1) (1.3) (1.3) (1.5) (1.6) (1.8) (2.0) (2.1) (2.2) 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 (.31) (.36) (.45) (.54) (.64) (.68) (.77) (.82) (.91) (.97) (1.1) (1.2) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 11 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
...SALT NEEDED FOR 3200PPM Current salt Gallons and (Liters) of Pool Water level...152) 300 (136) 267 (121) 233 (106) 200 (91) 167 (76) 133 (61) 100 (45) 67 (30) 33 (15) 550 (250) 513 (233) 477 (217) 440 (200) 403... 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 4.9 (.59) (.77) (.90) (1.1) (1.3) (1.3) (1.5) (1.6) (1.8) (2.0) (2.1) (2.2) 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 (.31) (.36) (.45) (.54) (.64) (.68) (.77) (.82) (.91) (.97) (1.1) (1.2) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 11 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
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... its expected life. To cancel super chlorinating, press the SUPER CHLORINATING button again. 12 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Blinks when performing the Flow Switch Calibration procedure. Illuminates when unit is no flow or low flow through the Cell. If this time). Refer to the Troubleshooting section of chlorine being generated. This electronically "super chlorinates" (boosts chlorine generation output) the water for the filter pump to turn on during this is in-between...
... its expected life. To cancel super chlorinating, press the SUPER CHLORINATING button again. 12 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Blinks when performing the Flow Switch Calibration procedure. Illuminates when unit is no flow or low flow through the Cell. If this time). Refer to the Troubleshooting section of chlorine being generated. This electronically "super chlorinates" (boosts chlorine generation output) the water for the filter pump to turn on during this is in-between...
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... DAILY CHLORINE OUTPUT LEDs will be set higher than normal bather load or when the AQR100 Cell ages. During this self cleaning action will illuminate. To find the optimum setting, start the operation with temperature, most cases this time, the GENERATING CHLORINE LED will display the current setting. Test the chlorine level every few days and adjust up at optimum efficiency. 13 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS It...
... DAILY CHLORINE OUTPUT LEDs will be set higher than normal bather load or when the AQR100 Cell ages. During this self cleaning action will illuminate. To find the optimum setting, start the operation with temperature, most cases this time, the GENERATING CHLORINE LED will display the current setting. Test the chlorine level every few days and adjust up at optimum efficiency. 13 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS It...
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... not be sure to the level as specified. Once removed, look inside the Cell and inspect for scale formation (light colored crusty or flaky deposits) on the plates and for a few minutes and then rinse with a high pressure garden hose. Spring Start-up DO NOT turn the AQR100 on the Cell indicates that a buildup on until the pool water chemistry has been brought...
... not be sure to the level as specified. Once removed, look inside the Cell and inspect for scale formation (light colored crusty or flaky deposits) on the plates and for a few minutes and then rinse with a high pressure garden hose. Spring Start-up DO NOT turn the AQR100 on the Cell indicates that a buildup on until the pool water chemistry has been brought...
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... has sensed a low flow or no free chlorine residual • DAILY CHLORINE OUTPUT adjustment setting is receiving power. Possible causes of little or no flow condition and has stopped generating chlorine. • Verify that the filter pump is too high (120ºF) or too low (50ºF). If no LEDs are no power is running and there are on operation, maintenance and troubleshooting your variable speed pump 15 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS It still...
... has sensed a low flow or no free chlorine residual • DAILY CHLORINE OUTPUT adjustment setting is receiving power. Possible causes of little or no flow condition and has stopped generating chlorine. • Verify that the filter pump is too high (120ºF) or too low (50ºF). If no LEDs are no power is running and there are on operation, maintenance and troubleshooting your variable speed pump 15 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS It still...
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... LED illuminated AND MAX LED blinking There is a communication error with a number on page 14 for Cell cleaning. 8. There are labeled with the Cell. If the Cell is scaled, follow the directions on the diagram below . SUPER CHLORINATING GENERATING CHLORINE STANDING BY 67 5 8 9 10 MAX PROBLEM DETECTED 4 3 2 1 S SUPER CHLORINATE USE SUPER CHLORINATE FOR TEMPORARY OUTPUT BOOST DAILY CHLORINE MIN CELL LIFE LOW OUTPUT TEST WATER REGULARLY - SET OUTPUT TO MAINTAIN 1-3 PPM AVERAGE CHLORINE INADEQUATE WATER FLOW 16 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
... LED illuminated AND MAX LED blinking There is a communication error with a number on page 14 for Cell cleaning. 8. There are labeled with the Cell. If the Cell is scaled, follow the directions on the diagram below . SUPER CHLORINATING GENERATING CHLORINE STANDING BY 67 5 8 9 10 MAX PROBLEM DETECTED 4 3 2 1 S SUPER CHLORINATE USE SUPER CHLORINATE FOR TEMPORARY OUTPUT BOOST DAILY CHLORINE MIN CELL LIFE LOW OUTPUT TEST WATER REGULARLY - SET OUTPUT TO MAINTAIN 1-3 PPM AVERAGE CHLORINE INADEQUATE WATER FLOW 16 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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... setting. 4. Temperature 1. Inspect the cable that the salt level in your pool's plumb- Cell Error 1. Inspect the Cell. High Salt 1. Remove power to the system. Remove power to the AQR100 for two minutes and then re-apply. Make sure the cable is secure and undamaged. 3. Remove power to the AQR100 for two minutes and then re-apply. 2. Led Blinking Min LED LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 LED 6 LED 7 LED 9 LED 8 MAX LED Inadequate Water Flow Standing By Possible Cause Possible Actions Low Salt 1. Check that connects...
... setting. 4. Temperature 1. Inspect the cable that the salt level in your pool's plumb- Cell Error 1. Inspect the Cell. High Salt 1. Remove power to the system. Remove power to the AQR100 for two minutes and then re-apply. Make sure the cable is secure and undamaged. 3. Remove power to the AQR100 for two minutes and then re-apply. 2. Led Blinking Min LED LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 LED 6 LED 7 LED 9 LED 8 MAX LED Inadequate Water Flow Standing By Possible Cause Possible Actions Low Salt 1. Check that connects...
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..., the manufacturing date code will be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service as follows: Control Box - 3 year limited warranty, parts only Cell - 3 years Hayward warrants all accessories and other replacement parts for the above-identified chlorination products for warranty service. Problems resulting from failure to install, operate or maintain the product(s) in accordance with the recommendations in the owners manual(s). 4. THESE WARRANTIES ARE VOID IF...
..., the manufacturing date code will be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service as follows: Control Box - 3 year limited warranty, parts only Cell - 3 years Hayward warrants all accessories and other replacement parts for the above-identified chlorination products for warranty service. Problems resulting from failure to install, operate or maintain the product(s) in accordance with the recommendations in the owners manual(s). 4. THESE WARRANTIES ARE VOID IF...
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All other trademarks not owned by those third parties. Hayward is a trademark of their respective owners. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS For further information or consumer technical support, visit our website at www.hayward.com Hayward is a registered trademark and AQR100 is not in any way affiliated with or endorsed by Hayward are the property of Hayward Industries, Inc. © 2019 Hayward Industries, Inc.
All other trademarks not owned by those third parties. Hayward is a trademark of their respective owners. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS For further information or consumer technical support, visit our website at www.hayward.com Hayward is a registered trademark and AQR100 is not in any way affiliated with or endorsed by Hayward are the property of Hayward Industries, Inc. © 2019 Hayward Industries, Inc.