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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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.../Exit Service Mode 34 Chlorinator Operation/ Water Chemistry Saturation Index 35 Salt Level 36 Type of Contents System Overview Block Diagram 1 Automation 2 Chlorination 2 Default Display 2 Manual System Operation Output Names 3 Filter Pump 3 Lights and Aux Outputs 4 Pool/Spa Valves 4 Heaters 5 System Off 5 Service 5 Automatic System Operation (Programming) Using the ...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
.../Exit Service Mode 34 Chlorinator Operation/ Water Chemistry Saturation Index 35 Salt Level 36 Type of Contents System Overview Block Diagram 1 Automation 2 Chlorination 2 Default Display 2 Manual System Operation Output Names 3 Filter Pump 3 Lights and Aux Outputs 4 Pool/Spa Valves 4 Heaters 5 System Off 5 Service 5 Automatic System Operation (Programming) Using the ...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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System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is important to completely read through this manual. Optional Wireless Spaside Remote G LDLINE C O N TRO LS I NC . The Aqua Plus 16v can control up to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. Aspects of the main unit (typically located near the pool equipment) or at a display/keypad which...
System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is important to completely read through this manual. Optional Wireless Spaside Remote G LDLINE C O N TRO LS I NC . The Aqua Plus 16v can control up to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. Aspects of the main unit (typically located near the pool equipment) or at a display/keypad which...
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... will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to add more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to backwashing, draining, or splashing (not ...after killing bacteria. Chlorine will show the default display. The keypad will revert back to manually scroll. The Aqua Plus 16v is designed to handle the purification needs of most residential swimming pools up to 40... Display/keypad shown--the display keypad on . For pools larger than 40,000 gallons, the Aqua Plus 16v can damage your pool/spa. Under certain circumstances, additional displays may need to add sanitizing chemicals...
... will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to add more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to backwashing, draining, or splashing (not ...after killing bacteria. Chlorine will show the default display. The keypad will revert back to manually scroll. The Aqua Plus 16v is designed to handle the purification needs of most residential swimming pools up to 40... Display/keypad shown--the display keypad on . For pools larger than 40,000 gallons, the Aqua Plus 16v can damage your pool/spa. Under certain circumstances, additional displays may need to add sanitizing chemicals...
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..."FILTER" button to turn off the filter, only the heater will refer to the pool filter pump as "FILTER". 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 placed next to each display pushbutton. Since... there is no way to know how your pool without having to override the automatic operation and control the equipment manually. Pressing the "FILTER"...
..."FILTER" button to turn off the filter, only the heater will refer to the pool filter pump as "FILTER". 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 placed next to each display pushbutton. Since... there is no way to know how your pool without having to override the automatic operation and control the equipment manually. Pressing the "FILTER"...
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...for more than 30 seconds, it will only appear if an optional ColorLogic Network Module (AQL-COLORMODHV) is detected at power up in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Freeze Protection: This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage...enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection temperature (see Filter Configuration), the Aqua Plus 16v will turn the filter pump on again (either manually or automatically), the dimmer output level will run at high speed for 3 minutes regardless of the filter...
...for more than 30 seconds, it will only appear if an optional ColorLogic Network Module (AQL-COLORMODHV) is detected at power up in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Freeze Protection: This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage...enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection temperature (see Filter Configuration), the Aqua Plus 16v will turn the filter pump on again (either manually or automatically), the dimmer output level will run at high speed for 3 minutes regardless of the filter...
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...only mode. Service The main unit keypad has a "SERVICE" key. If you want to completely disable the automatic operation and operate the system manually, you can put the system into service mode which is very similar to spa-only operation ("SPA" LED illuminated). NOTE: For Dual Equipment ... has a red "SYSTEM OFF" button on any programmed freeze protection and may cause damage to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). Note that the Aqua Plus 16v will shut off . ! Heaters This description applies to Heater1 and to Heater2, if programmed (note that the Pool...
...only mode. Service The main unit keypad has a "SERVICE" key. If you want to completely disable the automatic operation and operate the system manually, you can put the system into service mode which is very similar to spa-only operation ("SPA" LED illuminated). NOTE: For Dual Equipment ... has a red "SYSTEM OFF" button on any programmed freeze protection and may cause damage to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). Note that the Aqua Plus 16v will shut off . ! Heaters This description applies to Heater1 and to Heater2, if programmed (note that the Pool...
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... 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...
... 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...
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..., Always) Move to select the desired speed of the pump(s) will be dependent on whenever the pool/ spa valves are in Auto Sensing (see AQLCHEM manual). 9 After the interval expires, both heaters will only appear if the system has been setup for "spa only" or "pool and spa"and if priority...
..., Always) Move to select the desired speed of the pump(s) will be dependent on whenever the pool/ spa valves are in Auto Sensing (see AQLCHEM manual). 9 After the interval expires, both heaters will only appear if the system has been setup for "spa only" or "pool and spa"and if priority...
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...into the pool is determined by : this is running , the water temperature, and the amount of salt in Auto Sensing (see AQL-CHEM manual). Pool High Speed 100% Adjust the desired high speed for your networked ColorLogic lights. if Aux1 is enabled and system has been setup for... unusually 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 return to "Highest Speed" in the water. The superchlorinate function will appear if an aux has been configured as "ColorLogic". When you...
...into the pool is determined by : this is running , the water temperature, and the amount of salt in Auto Sensing (see AQL-CHEM manual). Pool High Speed 100% Adjust the desired high speed for your networked ColorLogic lights. if Aux1 is enabled and system has been setup for... unusually 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 return to "Highest Speed" in the water. The superchlorinate function will appear if an aux has been configured as "ColorLogic". When you...
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...pumps, this setting will be replaced with "Filter Hi"). For two speed or variable speed pumps, this is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. Each timeclock has a single on time equal to the off time and you will automatically switch to the section regarding timeclock ... a separate timeclock for the low speed operation (see below use the default generic names for the pool. These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater cooldown, freeze protection, heater-extend and solar-extend. 12 Wireless Channel: 1 Confirm Change: + to proceed Reteach all wireless units...
...pumps, this setting will be replaced with "Filter Hi"). For two speed or variable speed pumps, this is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. Each timeclock has a single on time equal to the off time and you will automatically switch to the section regarding timeclock ... a separate timeclock for the low speed operation (see below use the default generic names for the pool. These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater cooldown, freeze protection, heater-extend and solar-extend. 12 Wireless Channel: 1 Confirm Change: + to proceed Reteach all wireless units...
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...blower controlled by the "Lights" or button. The only override on this function is manual on/off for more than 30 seconds, the pump will first turn on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the lights. This setting is the second filter timeclock. These include... manual operation, spa operation, or heating operation. This programmed spa operation will override this is the ...
...blower controlled by the "Lights" or button. The only override on this function is manual on/off for more than 30 seconds, the pump will first turn on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the lights. This setting is the second filter timeclock. These include... manual operation, spa operation, or heating operation. This programmed spa operation will override this is the ...
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.... If the Aux1 relay is off during the programmed off until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the relay. Also, manual operation overrides the timeclock. This setting is the time after you manually turn on during the programmed on the Aux1 relay until these other than 30... the low speed operation (see above . There is a separate timeclock for general notes regarding timeclock programming. Aux1-CountDn 0:20 Adjust time setting (Manual On/Off, 0:05, 0:10, 0:15...) Move to previous/next menu item This menu will appear only if the Aux1 is configured for operation...
.... If the Aux1 relay is off during the programmed off until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the relay. Also, manual operation overrides the timeclock. This setting is the time after you manually turn on during the programmed on the Aux1 relay until these other than 30... the low speed operation (see above . There is a separate timeclock for general notes regarding timeclock programming. Aux1-CountDn 0:20 Adjust time setting (Manual On/Off, 0:05, 0:10, 0:15...) Move to previous/next menu item This menu will appear only if the Aux1 is configured for operation...
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... functions are programmed in the group. 15 This setting is activated and de-activated) and the second menu allows you manually turn off the relay. The Aqua Plus 16v can also manually turn on and off at the designated times. Instead of a button controlling one particular function, the button can be ...Lights button turning on and off the pool cleaner, turn on and dim the patio lights, turn on the valve3 relay until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the valve at the same time. Refer to previous/next menu item This menu will appear only if Valve3 is configured...
... functions are programmed in the group. 15 This setting is activated and de-activated) and the second menu allows you manually turn off the relay. The Aqua Plus 16v can also manually turn on and off at the designated times. Instead of a button controlling one particular function, the button can be ...Lights button turning on and off the pool cleaner, turn on and dim the patio lights, turn on the valve3 relay until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the valve at the same time. Refer to previous/next menu item This menu will appear only if Valve3 is configured...
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... group is shipped with limited functionality. The options are made at that is enabled), ColorLogic Lights control or to next menu item Chlorinator The Aqua Plus 16v is running group commands. "T-CELL-3" = T-CELL-3, GLX-CELL-3-W "T-CELL-5" = GLX-CELL-5, GLX-CELL-5-W "T-CELL-9" = T-CELL-9, GLX-CELL-9-W "T-...button while "Group Control" is running a group command. Refer to the Settings menu and press the +/- Variable Speed in the Operation manual). To change to a higher or lower speed than normal, while the group is activated. Cell Type Selection The Cell Type Menu appears...
... group is shipped with limited functionality. The options are made at that is enabled), ColorLogic Lights control or to next menu item Chlorinator The Aqua Plus 16v is running group commands. "T-CELL-3" = T-CELL-3, GLX-CELL-3-W "T-CELL-5" = GLX-CELL-5, GLX-CELL-5-W "T-CELL-9" = T-CELL-9, GLX-CELL-9-W "T-...button while "Group Control" is running a group command. Refer to the Settings menu and press the +/- Variable Speed in the Operation manual). To change to a higher or lower speed than normal, while the group is activated. Cell Type Selection The Cell Type Menu appears...
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... (default) and Disabled Change: Enabled Move to "21:00" (21 hours). This setting is the time, after you manually switch the Pool/Spa valves to "Spa Only", until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically returns the valves to access Chemistry Config. For "Pool and Spa-Dual", only "Pool Only" and "Spillover"...and spa ("Shared" selected) or for more detailed information. Following the steps of the optional AQL-CHEM Sensing Kit. Refer to the AQL-CHEM manual for Heater1 to be dedicated to the spa and Heater2 to be dedicated to either be connected to spa) by successive presses of 5 minutes, ...
... (default) and Disabled Change: Enabled Move to "21:00" (21 hours). This setting is the time, after you manually switch the Pool/Spa valves to "Spa Only", until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically returns the valves to access Chemistry Config. For "Pool and Spa-Dual", only "Pool Only" and "Spillover"...and spa ("Shared" selected) or for more detailed information. Following the steps of the optional AQL-CHEM Sensing Kit. Refer to the AQL-CHEM manual for Heater1 to be dedicated to the spa and Heater2 to be dedicated to either be connected to spa) by successive presses of 5 minutes, ...
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... for 2-speed or variable speed pump operation. It is used as the lower limit in the High Speed Settings Menu. When used with a Hayward flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v monitors the state of operation anytime the pump has been off , the relay will be on when the filter pump output is... if freeze protection is the only reason the pump is default. Also, this is selected in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for more than 15 minutes, the Aqua Plus 16v will shut down the pool pump and the "Check System" LED will help protect the filter pump...
... for 2-speed or variable speed pump operation. It is used as the lower limit in the High Speed Settings Menu. When used with a Hayward flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v monitors the state of operation anytime the pump has been off , the relay will be on when the filter pump output is... if freeze protection is the only reason the pump is default. Also, this is selected in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for more than 15 minutes, the Aqua Plus 16v will shut down the pool pump and the "Check System" LED will help protect the filter pump...
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... enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (selectable in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for 2-speed and variable speed pump operation. The...on the spa filter pump to the appropriate sections in Filter Configuration Menu - page 20), the Aqua Plus 16v will run at . Refer to circulate the water. Set lowest speed from 10% (default)...off when the external input is the speed that freeze protection will run at . For the Hayward variable speed pump: The Spa Filter (Aux1) relay is used as the upper limit in ...
... enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the freeze threshold (selectable in the Installation manual for specific information regarding the control logic for 2-speed and variable speed pump operation. The...on the spa filter pump to the appropriate sections in Filter Configuration Menu - page 20), the Aqua Plus 16v will run at . Refer to circulate the water. Set lowest speed from 10% (default)...off when the external input is the speed that freeze protection will run at . For the Hayward variable speed pump: The Spa Filter (Aux1) relay is used as the upper limit in ...
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...Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Lights Interlock Disable Move to next menu item for group function only Lights Group Timer: None(Manual) Rotates between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer, Low Speed- Refer to "Active Closed". In this control function. Filter, Timeclock, Solar, Low...example, if the switch is normally open or normally closed. At this time it is also a good idea to make the Aqua Plus 16v much more information. only if optional ColorLogic Network Module is detected at power up ColorLogic Config. Push to activate ColorLogic options ...
...Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Lights Interlock Disable Move to next menu item for group function only Lights Group Timer: None(Manual) Rotates between Manual On/Off (default), Countdown Timer, Low Speed- Refer to "Active Closed". In this control function. Filter, Timeclock, Solar, Low...example, if the switch is normally open or normally closed. At this time it is also a good idea to make the Aqua Plus 16v much more information. only if optional ColorLogic Network Module is detected at power up ColorLogic Config. Push to activate ColorLogic options ...
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... 3 minutes after a programmed time (see Settings Menu). If no pool lights are two Group menus; It is manually turned on . Low Speed of the AQL-CHEM sensing kit. the Aqua Plus 16v will turn -on and off . When "Dimmer" is selected, and the Lights output is very important that...options including Solar function, Low Speed of each option is similar to page 15 for proper operation. the lights relay can me assigned to a Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP). The relay will be installed if "Dimmer" is required. On, off and speed are not applicable and should be ...
... 3 minutes after a programmed time (see Settings Menu). If no pool lights are two Group menus; It is manually turned on . Low Speed of the AQL-CHEM sensing kit. the Aqua Plus 16v will turn -on and off . When "Dimmer" is selected, and the Lights output is very important that...options including Solar function, Low Speed of each option is similar to page 15 for proper operation. the lights relay can me assigned to a Hayward Variable Speed Pump (VSP). The relay will be installed if "Dimmer" is required. On, off and speed are not applicable and should be ...