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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment. • One bonding lug for US models (two for Canadian models) is located inside the wiring compartment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to these terminals with copper conductors not smaller than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada. • All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains, or other ...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment. • One bonding lug for US models (two for Canadian models) is located inside the wiring compartment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to these terminals with copper conductors not smaller than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada. • All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains, or other ...
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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 -
... 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 -
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...OFF ON HE ATE R OFF ON LIGHTS OFF ON AUX1 OFF ON AUX2 OFF Optional Wireless Remote Display Keypad Optional Wireless Base Receiver Aqua Plus 16 Main Display Keypad Optional Wired Remote Display Keypad (maximum of the main unit (typically located near the pool equipment) or at a ... General Purpose Valves (2) Heaters (2) 24V Valve Actuators Chlorinator Cell NOTE: This manual assumes that pertain to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is a multifunction pool controller used to the Installation Manual.
...OFF ON HE ATE R OFF ON LIGHTS OFF ON AUX1 OFF ON AUX2 OFF Optional Wireless Remote Display Keypad Optional Wireless Base Receiver Aqua Plus 16 Main Display Keypad Optional Wired Remote Display Keypad (maximum of the main unit (typically located near the pool equipment) or at a ... General Purpose Valves (2) Heaters (2) 24V Valve Actuators Chlorinator Cell NOTE: This manual assumes that pertain to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is a multifunction pool controller used to the Installation Manual.
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...Refer to the Programming Menu Flowchart on . Dry acid can cause a buildup of the included Turbo Cell and flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v is also an automatic chlorine generation system for other restrictions. NOTE: The use of by-products that can control one or more salt...liters), or the needs of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool/spa. Chlorine will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to add more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to 25,000 gallons (95,000 liters). NOTE: Before installing this operation requires a low concentration of most commercial pools up...
...Refer to the Programming Menu Flowchart on . Dry acid can cause a buildup of the included Turbo Cell and flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v is also an automatic chlorine generation system for other restrictions. NOTE: The use of by-products that can control one or more salt...liters), or the needs of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool/spa. Chlorine will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to add more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to 25,000 gallons (95,000 liters). NOTE: Before installing this operation requires a low concentration of most commercial pools up...
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Manual System Operation While the main objective of the Aqua Plus 16v is to automate the operation of the remote controls. AUX1, VALVE3, etc.). Insert name labels are also provided to be manually operated whether in a ... from then on. Pressing the "FILTER" button again will read "POOL FILTER". Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v is enabled (Configuration Menu) then: when you press the "FILTER" button to know how your pool/spa system, there may be assigned a new name...
Manual System Operation While the main objective of the Aqua Plus 16v is to automate the operation of the remote controls. AUX1, VALVE3, etc.). Insert name labels are also provided to be manually operated whether in a ... from then on. Pressing the "FILTER" button again will read "POOL FILTER". Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v is enabled (Configuration Menu) then: when you press the "FILTER" button to know how your pool/spa system, there may be assigned a new name...
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...and equipment against freeze damage. If the controlled output is on high speed operation of selection. Pushing the "+" or "-" button changes the level in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Two Speed Filter Pump: If the pump is currently off, simply press the "FILTER" button... on , it probably is 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 the filter pump to turn off the filter, only the heater will generate a temporary display which...
...and equipment against freeze damage. If the controlled output is on high speed operation of selection. Pushing the "+" or "-" button changes the level in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Two Speed Filter Pump: If the pump is currently off, simply press the "FILTER" button... on , it probably is 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 the filter pump to turn off the filter, only the heater will generate a temporary display which...
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...if programmed (note that the filter pump will turn off , press the POOL/SPA/SPILLOVER button to switch to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). Pressing the "SERVICE" button once will automatically switch out of the Valve4 button changes to spa-only operation ("...will switch the system into Service or Service-Timed mode by pressing the "SERVICE" button. Pressing the "HEATER" button causes the Aqua Plus 16v to spa spillover operation ("SPILLOVER" LED illuminated). This button is off while the pool/spa valves are turning. See Troubleshooting/Diagnostic ...
...if programmed (note that the filter pump will turn off , press the POOL/SPA/SPILLOVER button to switch to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). Pressing the "SERVICE" button once will automatically switch out of the Valve4 button changes to spa-only operation ("...will switch the system into Service or Service-Timed mode by pressing the "SERVICE" button. Pressing the "HEATER" button causes the Aqua Plus 16v to spa spillover operation ("SPILLOVER" LED illuminated). This button is off while the pool/spa valves are turning. See Troubleshooting/Diagnostic ...
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...minimize the time spent working on a timeclock basis. After you on each keypad that are used for each function. Automatic System Operation The Aqua Plus 16v controls most of your pool equipment automatically in " your new setting. Most of the button will appear). 3. Using the programming buttons ... pushes of the pool equipment can be programmed to diagram). In this case, pushing the "+" or "-" will change this selection. The Aqua Plus 16v memory will make the values auto scroll. The programming of the button will guide you have a spa, then no spa related menu items...
...minimize the time spent working on a timeclock basis. After you on each keypad that are used for each function. Automatic System Operation The Aqua Plus 16v controls most of your pool equipment automatically in " your new setting. Most of the button will appear). 3. Using the programming buttons ... pushes of the pool equipment can be programmed to diagram). In this case, pushing the "+" or "-" will change this selection. The Aqua Plus 16v memory will make the values auto scroll. The programming of the button will guide you have a spa, then no spa related menu items...
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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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... Heater2 is enabled. Details regarding the Configuration Menu for each menu's specific settings. The heater will turn on the previous page shows the Aqua Plus 16v's six menus as well as each function or output. The chart on whenever the pool/spa valves are in the "pool only" or... "Diagnostic Menu" is connected to adjust the operation of your pool/spa equipment. The Default Menu is used by a pool professional. The Aqua Plus 16v's six main menus have many items in each that will control the equipment. The Settings Menu and the Timers Menu are part of informative...
... Heater2 is enabled. Details regarding the Configuration Menu for each menu's specific settings. The heater will turn on the previous page shows the Aqua Plus 16v's six menus as well as each function or output. The chart on whenever the pool/spa valves are in the "pool only" or... "Diagnostic Menu" is connected to adjust the operation of your pool/spa equipment. The Default Menu is used by a pool professional. The Aqua Plus 16v's six main menus have many items in each that will control the equipment. The Settings Menu and the Timers Menu are part of informative...
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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" operation and the solar control is enabled. 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 "pool only" or "pool and spa"and if priority has been enabled for Pool ...
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" operation and the solar control is enabled. 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 "pool only" or "pool and spa"and if priority has been enabled for Pool ...
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... used , super chlorinate will turn on any other condition that requires a large amount of chlorine to be set from 20% to normal operation. The Aqua Plus 16v will not be set from "Lowest Speed" to maximum output. If an AQL-CHEM is enabled. The actual amount of chlorine introduced into the... be introduced to select custom colors and lightshows for "spa only" or "pool and spa-std". Use this menu to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate function.
... used , super chlorinate will turn on any other condition that requires a large amount of chlorine to be set from 20% to normal operation. The Aqua Plus 16v will not be set from "Lowest Speed" to maximum output. If an AQL-CHEM is enabled. The actual amount of chlorine introduced into the... be introduced to select custom colors and lightshows for "spa only" or "pool and spa-std". Use this menu to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate function.
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...Press and hold wireless button Teach Wireless Successful Teach Wireless NOT Successful Teach Wireless Base NOT Found Push to start process Move to the Aqua Plus 16v. These values are used for each display/keypad in the system. NOTE: This function is not supported on wireless remote Move to... lasting less than 7 days, then the time may be due to set this procedure each time a wireless remote control is pressed. The Aqua Plus 16v is not desired, select "Disabled". This function only applies to previous/next menu item This function controls the backlight on the display. During ...
...Press and hold wireless button Teach Wireless Successful Teach Wireless NOT Successful Teach Wireless Base NOT Found Push to start process Move to the Aqua Plus 16v. These values are used for each display/keypad in the system. NOTE: This function is not supported on wireless remote Move to... lasting less than 7 days, then the time may be due to set this procedure each time a wireless remote control is pressed. The Aqua Plus 16v is not desired, select "Disabled". This function only applies to previous/next menu item This function controls the backlight on the display. During ...
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...spillover", the valves will only appear if a wireless base station is not changed, move to confirmation menu If channel is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. If you can set above. When a countdown timer is programmed in 15 minute increments (9:00A, 9:15A, 9:30A, etc.). For ...weekdays and weekends, even if you want to disable a timeclock, you want them to be assigned to each function or output. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater cooldown, freeze protection, heater-extend and solar-extend. 12 ...
...spillover", the valves will only appear if a wireless base station is not changed, move to confirmation menu If channel is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. If you can set above. When a countdown timer is programmed in 15 minute increments (9:00A, 9:15A, 9:30A, etc.). For ...weekdays and weekends, even if you want to disable a timeclock, you want them to be assigned to each function or output. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). These include super-chlorination, spa operation, manual operation, heater cooldown, freeze protection, heater-extend and solar-extend. 12 ...
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... take precedence over all other automatic functions, only manual operation of the programmed low speed time period. During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus 16v will appear only if the Lights are configured for timeclock. If your pool has a separate jet pump or blower controlled by Aux1 and/...or Aux2 , you manually turn on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off at the designated times. The lights will automatically switch to previous/next menu item This menu will move the pool/spa...
... take precedence over all other automatic functions, only manual operation of the programmed low speed time period. During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus 16v will appear only if the Lights are configured for timeclock. If your pool has a separate jet pump or blower controlled by Aux1 and/...or Aux2 , you manually turn on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off at the designated times. The lights will automatically switch to previous/next menu item This menu will move the pool/spa...
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... the normal hours of time when the spa pump runs at high speed (the word "Spa Filter T1" in the pool-only position-the Aqua Plus 16v will keep the relay off at times other conditions are identical. If the Aux1 relay is on and off until the Aqua... Plus 16v automatically turns off the relay at the start of freeze protection. For pool/spa combination systems with "Spa Filter Hi"). There are several reasons ...
... the normal hours of time when the spa pump runs at high speed (the word "Spa Filter T1" in the pool-only position-the Aqua Plus 16v will keep the relay off at times other conditions are identical. If the Aux1 relay is on and off until the Aqua... Plus 16v automatically turns off the relay at the start of freeze protection. For pool/spa combination systems with "Spa Filter Hi"). There are several reasons ...
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... off the pool light only, the button can be controlled in the Configuration Menu, the first menu allows you to select which Aqua Plus 16v functions are to be programmed to initiate a sequence of Superchlorination. When setting up to previous/next menu item This menu will not...-CaonudnTtDimne Adjust time setting (Manual On/Off, 0:05, 0:10, 0:15...) Wednes0d:a2y010:37P Move to four groups. Group Function The Aqua Plus 16v offers the ability to assign a Group function to this selection. This setting is configured for timeclock. The group will rotate on all at...
... off the pool light only, the button can be controlled in the Configuration Menu, the first menu allows you to select which Aqua Plus 16v functions are to be programmed to initiate a sequence of Superchlorination. When setting up to previous/next menu item This menu will not...-CaonudnTtDimne Adjust time setting (Manual On/Off, 0:05, 0:10, 0:15...) Wednes0d:a2y010:37P Move to four groups. Group Function The Aqua Plus 16v offers the ability to assign a Group function to this selection. This setting is configured for timeclock. The group will rotate on all at...
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... group. This allows the heater to be programmed to the Settings menu and press the +/- The available functions are in Groups The Aqua Plus 16v can 't be displayed as the new normal heater setpoint. 16 All functions offer "Unaffected", which should be selected if you are ...running, go to use alternate heater setpoints (conventional and/or solar) while running will override any previous Group functions. For example, if the Aqua Plus 16v is configured for a single heater, "Heater2" will not be retained as an option and will automatically turn on with each function. Also...
... group. This allows the heater to be programmed to the Settings menu and press the +/- The available functions are in Groups The Aqua Plus 16v can 't be displayed as the new normal heater setpoint. 16 All functions offer "Unaffected", which should be selected if you are ...running, go to use alternate heater setpoints (conventional and/or solar) while running will override any previous Group functions. For example, if the Aqua Plus 16v is configured for a single heater, "Heater2" will not be retained as an option and will automatically turn on with each function. Also...
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...Super Chlorinate assigned Aux/Lights/ Valve button will temporarily cancel the Group's control of salt (default) or mineral values. Virtual Buttons The Aqua Plus 16v offers 8 auxiliary outputs with the chlorinator enabled. These aux outputs (7-14) can only be programmed to use alternate pump speeds while running... (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 running , go to the Settings menu and press the +/- Display Allows for information on the chlorinator cell that is...
...Super Chlorinate assigned Aux/Lights/ Valve button will temporarily cancel the Group's control of salt (default) or mineral values. Virtual Buttons The Aqua Plus 16v offers 8 auxiliary outputs with the chlorinator enabled. These aux outputs (7-14) can only be programmed to use alternate pump speeds while running... (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 running , go to the Settings menu and press the +/- Display Allows for information on the chlorinator cell that is...