Hayward Aqua Plus Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation
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to increase. Drain and add water to decrease. Electrolytic Cell inspect & clean Refer to section in manual. Quarterly 620 Division St. Elizabeth, NJ 07207 092457 RevB Copyright © 2010 Hayward Aqua Plus 16v Automation and Chlorination Operation Manual for model PL-PLUS-16V www.haywardnet.com - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 2
and Canada. Hayward/Goldline warrants all the above-identified pool automation and chlorination products installed on commercial swimming pools and on swimming pools outside of the US and Canada for a period of one (1) year. Likewise, Hayward/Goldline warrants all accessories and replacement parts - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 3
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 Programming Buttons 6 Programming Menu Flow Chart - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 4
VAC Power OUTPUT Filter Pump Lights Aux (2 (6 for for PS-4) PS-8, PS-16) 120/240V Relays Pool/Spa Suction & Return Valves General Purpose Valves (2) Heaters (2) 24V Valve Actuators Chlorinator Cell NOTE: This manual assumes that the Aqua Plus 16v has been wired and configured according - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 5
Turbo Cell and flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v is also an automatic chlorine generation system for pool and/or spa sanitization. If enabled (see Configuration Menu), this operation requires a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool/spa water. The Aqua Plus 16v automatically converts - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 6
normal program from then on. Manually turning off an output works in a similar fashion. Display System Off (remote displays) or Service (main unit display) Check System LED Menu and Navigation Buttons Aux1 - Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 7
Module (AQL-COLORMODHV) is detected at startup. The Network Module allows the Aqua Plus 16v to control custom colors and light shows in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Refer to the AQL-COLORMODHV manual for details on how to configure an Aux output for use with these - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 8
switch the system into service mode which means that all automatic functions are disabled, and the remote display/keypads are disabled (except for manual turn off for emergencies). The red "SERVICE" LED will be illuminated and the Aqua Plus 16v will remain in this mode of operation until manually - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 9
level of 8.1 or higher is detected, check the chemical supply and the feeder for proper operation 41 Automatic System Operation The Aqua Plus 16v controls most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent working on your pool. Most of the pool equipment can be programmed - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 10
as part of the rotating Default Menu. Clean the cell and then press the "+" button during the "Inspect Cell" display to reset the timer. • Low Salt/Minerals or Very Low Salt/Minerals -- When the salt is too low the Aqua Plus 16v will generate less chlorine and the life of the cell is degraded. Check - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 11
the operation of your pool/spa equipment. The chart on the previous page shows the Aqua Plus 16v's six menus as well as each menu's specific settings. The Default Menu is a series of informative displays (temperatures, salt levels, chlorinator settings, etc.) with nothing to set. The Aqua Plus 16v - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 12
Equipment Spa Filter, and up to 6 Lights and Aux outputs can be configured to control variable speed pumps. These settings allow you to select the desired speed of the variable speed pump for each output used. The speed can be displayed in % or RPM, whichever is selected in the Configuration Menu - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 13
) of Pool/Spa water POUNDS and (Kg) OF SALT NEEDED FOR 3200 PPM When you have an unusually high bather load, a large amount of rain, a cloudy water condition, or any other condition that requires a large amount of chlorine to be introduced to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 14
number of gallons in the pool and add salt according to the chart below. A low salt level will reduce the efficiency of the sanitization and result in low chlorine production. A high salt level can cause the Aqua Plus 16v to stop chlorinating. The salt in your pool/spa is constantly recycled and the - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 15
is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. Timers Menu The Timers Menu allows you to set all timeclock and countdown timers which control the automatic operation of your pool/spa system. Each timeclock has a single on/off program per day. All of the timeclocks are setup (Configuration Menu) either as "all - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 16
mode (red LED flashing). Note: This operation can only be performed at the main Aqua Plus 16v unit. Both "Service" and "Service-Timed" disable all automatic programmed operations and allow manual operation from the main unit only. The buttons on the remote display/keypads will still be able to turn - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 17
of the spa period, the Aqua Plus 16v will return to its normally programmed operation state. Set the Heater Temperature (or turn heater permanently off) 1. Press the "MENU" button repeatedly until "Settings Menu" is displayed 2. Press the ">" button repeatedly until the "Spa Heater" or "Pool Heater - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 18
The Aqua Plus 16v offers the ability to assign a Group function to a particular button. Instead of a button controlling one particular function, the button can be programmed to initiate a sequence of commands that are programmed in the Configuration Menu. For example, instead of the Lights button - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 19
is detected at power up. Select which of the available remote controls (A, B or C) is to be configured. Digital A, Button 1 This menu allows the user to map each button of the AQL-SS-D to one of the standard Aqua Plus 16v functions. The default selections are: Button 1 - Pool/Spa, Button 2 - Filter - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 20
Chlorinator The Aqua Plus 16v is shipped with the chlorinator enabled. The cell and flow switch must be installed and the Aqua Plus 16v will automatically chlorinate both the pool and spa according to the desired output setting (see Settings Menu in the Operation manual). If disabled, all displays - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 21
configure the Aqua Plus 16v to generate the correct amount of chlorine to properly sanitize the pool. Refer to the AQL-CHEM manual for more detailed information. Pool/Spa Config. + to view/change Push to access Pool/Spa options Move to previous/next configuration menu Pool/Spa Setup Pool and Spa - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 22
the Aqua Plus 16v will switch the pool/spa valves to the "pool only" position at the start of the programmed pool filtering time period or when the super-chlorinate function is turned on. This may be desirable on some systems with in-floor cleaners because it allows the cleaner to operate all the - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 23
due to no flow. When used with a Hayward flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v monitors the state of water flow when the filter pump is on. If no flow is detected for more than 15 minutes, the Aqua Plus 16v will shut down the pool pump and the "Check System" LED will indicate an error. The error will be - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 24
pump speed (Filter Lowest to Highest) Settings Menu Move to previous/next configuration menu ! WARNING: Do not use the Aqua Plus 16v to control an automatic pool cover. Swim- mers may become entrapped underneath the cover. NOTE: If "Pool and Spa-Dual" is selected, Aux1 is dedicated to use - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 25
in the "Solar Config." menu for proper operation to occur. Low Speed of a 2-Speed Spa Filter Pump - the Aqua Plus 16v will turn on the lights relay whenever the low speed operation of the Dual Equipment Spa filter pump is required. "Pool and Spa-Dual" (located in Pool/Spa Setup menu) and "2-Speed - Hayward Aqua Plus | Model: PL-PLUS-16V Operation - Page 26
to previous/next configuration menu Lights Name The Aqua Plus 16v allows you to assign any one of a number of names (e.g. "Pool Light, Spa Light, Deck Light, etc.) to this control function. Note that other lights may be assigned to other Aux outputs. This will make the Aqua Plus 16v much more user
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Quarterly
Monthly
Weekly
Free Chlorine
1.0 - 3.0 ppm
pH
7.2 - 7.8
Raise desired output % to
increase, lower desired output %
to decrease -OR- increase or
decrease pump filtration time.
Too low -
add soda ash.
Too high - add muriatic acid
Alkalinity
80 - 120 ppm
Salt
2700 - 3400 ppm
Add salt as required to increase.
Add baking soda to increase.
Stabilizer
60 - 80 ppm
Add cyanuric acid to increase.
Calcium
200 - 400 ppm
Add calcium to increase.
Electrolytic Cell
inspect & clean
Refer to section in manual.
TEST
IDEAL RANGE
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
Drain and add water to decrease.
Add acid as required to decrease.
092457 RevB
Copyright © 2010 Hayward
620 Division St.
Elizabeth, NJ
07207
Automation and Chlorination
Operation Manual
for model
PL-PLUS-16V
Aqua Plus 16v
www.haywardnet.com