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092745 RevB AquaTrol® Above Ground Pool Chlorine Generator Owner's Manual Contents Introduction 1 Water Chemistry 2 Controls 7 Installation 9 Troubleshooting............13 W3AQ-TROL-RJ W3AQ-TROL-RJ-TL W3AQ-TROL-HP W3AQ-TROL-HP-TL Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207 Phone (908)-355-7995 www.hayward.com USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
092745 RevB AquaTrol® Above Ground Pool Chlorine Generator Owner's Manual Contents Introduction 1 Water Chemistry 2 Controls 7 Installation 9 Troubleshooting............13 W3AQ-TROL-RJ W3AQ-TROL-RJ-TL W3AQ-TROL-HP W3AQ-TROL-HP-TL 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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The AquaTrol automatically sanitizes your chlorinator cell. 1 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Because chlorine will revert back to sodium chloride after killing the bacteria, these reactions will not be tasted. NOTE: The use of ... levels low enough that it normally will continuously recycle virtually eliminating the need to add more salt to 18,000 gallons (67,500 liters). The AquaTrol is available with several different options to allow for return jet mounting W3AQ-TROL-RJ-TL "Twist lock" 120V/20A linecord/receptacle;
The AquaTrol automatically sanitizes your chlorinator cell. 1 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Because chlorine will revert back to sodium chloride after killing the bacteria, these reactions will not be tasted. NOTE: The use of ... levels low enough that it normally will continuously recycle virtually eliminating the need to add more salt to 18,000 gallons (67,500 liters). The AquaTrol is available with several different options to allow for return jet mounting W3AQ-TROL-RJ-TL "Twist lock" 120V/20A linecord/receptacle;
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...occur. Use the equation and chart below -0.2, the water is below to 0.2 or more, stains may occur. -0.2 Corrosion 0.2 Stain Ok 2 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS TDS °C °F Ti Hardness Calcium Ci Total alkalinity Ai Total Dissolved Solids TDS 12 53 0.3 75 16 60 0.4 100 125 ... the pH of the pool water "balance". If the Si is equal to determine the saturation index. The only special requirement for the AquaTrol is important to maintain these levels in order to prevent corrosion or scaling and to determine Ti, Ci, Ai, and TDS in the water...
...occur. Use the equation and chart below -0.2, the water is below to 0.2 or more, stains may occur. -0.2 Corrosion 0.2 Stain Ok 2 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS TDS °C °F Ti Hardness Calcium Ci Total alkalinity Ai Total Dissolved Solids TDS 12 53 0.3 75 16 60 0.4 100 125 ... the pH of the pool water "balance". If the Si is equal to determine the saturation index. The only special requirement for the AquaTrol is important to maintain these levels in order to prevent corrosion or scaling and to determine Ti, Ci, Ai, and TDS in the water...
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... to lower the salt concentration is unknown. bags at a level of anti-caking additives, or iodized salt. A high salt level can cause the AquaTrol to shutdown and may take longer for 24 hours with 3200 ppm being optimal. Salt is between 2700-3400 ppm (parts per million) with the...suction coming from the main drain (use rock salt, salt with more than 1% yellow prussiate of soda, salt with fresh water. 3 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS The salt in your pool is due primarily to the addition of water because of splashing, backwashing or draining (because of the...
... to lower the salt concentration is unknown. bags at a level of anti-caking additives, or iodized salt. A high salt level can cause the AquaTrol to shutdown and may take longer for 24 hours with 3200 ppm being optimal. Salt is between 2700-3400 ppm (parts per million) with the...suction coming from the main drain (use rock salt, salt with more than 1% yellow prussiate of soda, salt with fresh water. 3 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS The salt in your pool is due primarily to the addition of water because of splashing, backwashing or draining (because of the...
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..., the pool water is on steady during this position the AquaTrol® will vary depending on dial) points to be manually turned on or off , whichever comes first. See description above. 6 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Controls Timer The pool filter pump should be...adjustment setting for your pool. The internal "hands" show time at a glance. OFF - At the end of pool water each day. Set the AquaTrol's timer by rotating the clock hands in a clockwise direction. SUPER CHLORINATE Illuminates during Super Chlorination. timer controls pump "0" (down) - In this time...
..., the pool water is on steady during this position the AquaTrol® will vary depending on dial) points to be manually turned on or off , whichever comes first. See description above. 6 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Controls Timer The pool filter pump should be...adjustment setting for your pool. The internal "hands" show time at a glance. OFF - At the end of pool water each day. Set the AquaTrol's timer by rotating the clock hands in a clockwise direction. SUPER CHLORINATE Illuminates during Super Chlorination. timer controls pump "0" (down) - In this time...
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...take a few days of salt, it more effectively for maximum convenience and performance. When illuminated steady, cell efficiency is too high and AquaTrol has shut down . The display will stop the flashing LED. the "Desired Level %" setting To find the ideal setting for any length... of inactivity. 7 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS In either the cell efficiency is reduced or that you 'll be below this process to switch back to ...
...take a few days of salt, it more effectively for maximum convenience and performance. When illuminated steady, cell efficiency is too high and AquaTrol has shut down . The display will stop the flashing LED. the "Desired Level %" setting To find the ideal setting for any length... of inactivity. 7 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS In either the cell efficiency is reduced or that you 'll be below this process to switch back to ...
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... removing the electrolytic cell. The level of the country which has passed through the filter and caught on page 2. 8 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Replace cell and inspect again periodically. In areas of the solution in severe cases where flushing and scraping will scratch ...the pool water chemistry has been brought to get "out of operation. The cell should just reach the top of muriatic acid). Maintaining the AquaTrol System To maintain maximum performance, it is recommended that you inspect the cell (and clean, if necessary) press the small "diagnostic" button...
... removing the electrolytic cell. The level of the country which has passed through the filter and caught on page 2. 8 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Replace cell and inspect again periodically. In areas of the solution in severe cases where flushing and scraping will scratch ...the pool water chemistry has been brought to get "out of operation. The cell should just reach the top of muriatic acid). Maintaining the AquaTrol System To maintain maximum performance, it is recommended that you inspect the cell (and clean, if necessary) press the small "diagnostic" button...
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... for outdoor mounting. Installation Installation must be performed in a raintight enclosure that is suitable for recommended chemical levels. Mounting the AquaTrol Control The AquaTrol is contained in accordance with Local and NEC codes. The control is important not to mount vertically on a flat surface.... box), it is designed to block the four sides of the control. The pool's chemistry must be balanced BEFORE activating the AquaTrol. The control must be mounted a minimum of non-copper based algaecide to the pool, per manufacturers instructions. Because the enclosure ...
... for outdoor mounting. Installation Installation must be performed in a raintight enclosure that is suitable for recommended chemical levels. Mounting the AquaTrol Control The AquaTrol is contained in accordance with Local and NEC codes. The control is important not to mount vertically on a flat surface.... box), it is designed to block the four sides of the control. The pool's chemistry must be balanced BEFORE activating the AquaTrol. The control must be mounted a minimum of non-copper based algaecide to the pool, per manufacturers instructions. Because the enclosure ...
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...union tailpiece and install them in the hose tailpieces. Tighten all union nuts BY HAND for a watertight seal. 10 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Return Jet installation (-RJ option): Unscrew the hose adaptor from the cell. Tighten all the pool equipment (filter, heater, solar, etc.). An overview .... Always make sure that the cell be mounted vertically directly below the return jet in order to allow the gases produced in the AquaTrol provides the necessary plumbing components for detail on the return jet mounting. When using the hose adaptors, remove the o-ring from the ...
...union tailpiece and install them in the hose tailpieces. Tighten all union nuts BY HAND for a watertight seal. 10 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Return Jet installation (-RJ option): Unscrew the hose adaptor from the cell. Tighten all the pool equipment (filter, heater, solar, etc.). An overview .... Always make sure that the cell be mounted vertically directly below the return jet in order to allow the gases produced in the AquaTrol provides the necessary plumbing components for detail on the return jet mounting. When using the hose adaptors, remove the o-ring from the ...
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AquaTrol (W3AQ-TROL-XX) AquaTrol (W3AQ-TROL-XX-TL) 11 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS For Canadian installations: Connect to follow Local and NEC/CEC electrical codes. Twist lock models should be plugged into a GFCI receptacle. The AquaTrol has been designed to easily wire into a twist lock receptacle wired to a GFCI ...standard 120 VAC line cord should be plugged into typical above ground pool systems. To provide safe operation, the AquaTrol must be properly grounded and bonded. Be sure to a circuit protected by a Class-A ground fault interrupter. See diagram below.
AquaTrol (W3AQ-TROL-XX) AquaTrol (W3AQ-TROL-XX-TL) 11 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS For Canadian installations: Connect to follow Local and NEC/CEC electrical codes. Twist lock models should be plugged into a GFCI receptacle. The AquaTrol has been designed to easily wire into a twist lock receptacle wired to a GFCI ...standard 120 VAC line cord should be plugged into typical above ground pool systems. To provide safe operation, the AquaTrol must be properly grounded and bonded. Be sure to a circuit protected by a Class-A ground fault interrupter. See diagram below.
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...ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Connecting a pump with a higher amperage rating may result in permanent damage to the pool bonding system using minimum 8AWG copper wire if required by code. Check the electrical rating marked on the AquaTrol electronics unit. Note that return jet units (-RJ ...option) will NOT have a flow switch. Pump Output The AquaTrol's filter pump output is located outside, on the bottom of the AquaTrol enclosure. Bonding A lug used for bonding is...
...ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Connecting a pump with a higher amperage rating may result in permanent damage to the pool bonding system using minimum 8AWG copper wire if required by code. Check the electrical rating marked on the AquaTrol electronics unit. Note that return jet units (-RJ ...option) will NOT have a flow switch. Pump Output The AquaTrol's filter pump output is located outside, on the bottom of the AquaTrol enclosure. Bonding A lug used for bonding is...
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... 24 hour indicator located near the 2 o'clock position) and that the flow switch is too high or low to the display ("AL-6" signifies "AquaTrol" (STD), ("AL-7" signifies "Aqua- "Generating" LED flashing The temperature of the pool water is plugged into the connector on " (top) ...Check that the trippers are illuminated. 4. If there is connected to the AquaTrol control. Filter pump not running , the main switch is not pushed for the remainder of flow. 13 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Trol Return-Jet") 7. Also, if the button is in the direction of ...
... 24 hour indicator located near the 2 o'clock position) and that the flow switch is too high or low to the display ("AL-6" signifies "AquaTrol" (STD), ("AL-7" signifies "Aqua- "Generating" LED flashing The temperature of the pool water is plugged into the connector on " (top) ...Check that the trippers are illuminated. 4. If there is connected to the AquaTrol control. Filter pump not running , the main switch is not pushed for the remainder of flow. 13 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Trol Return-Jet") 7. Also, if the button is in the direction of ...
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...of days before the pool returns to stop the "Inspect Cell" LED flashing. 9. Cold water (below 2500 ppm, Low Salt LED on ). - AquaTrol switch in pool/spa. If salt level is at a very high rate and deplete the residual free chlorine. When done, press the "diagnostic" button...run time. - High level of little or no free chlorine residual - A possible Printed Circuit Board fault has been detected. 14 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Continue until the salt concentration is too high, lower salt level by draining some of the pool water out of your pool...
...of days before the pool returns to stop the "Inspect Cell" LED flashing. 9. Cold water (below 2500 ppm, Low Salt LED on ). - AquaTrol switch in pool/spa. If salt level is at a very high rate and deplete the residual free chlorine. When done, press the "diagnostic" button...run time. - High level of little or no free chlorine residual - A possible Printed Circuit Board fault has been detected. 14 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Continue until the salt concentration is too high, lower salt level by draining some of the pool water out of your pool...
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... US and Canada is covered for a period of one (1) year for defects in materials and workmanship. In no event shall Hayward Pool products be responsible for a particular purpose. Hayward also warrants its AquaTrol chlorination products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use on pools larger than the product...
... US and Canada is covered for a period of one (1) year for defects in materials and workmanship. In no event shall Hayward Pool products be responsible for a particular purpose. Hayward also warrants its AquaTrol chlorination products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use on pools larger than the product...
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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 AquaTrol 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 AquaTrol 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.