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Servicing and Cleaning the AQR100 Cell, Winterizing, Spring Start-up

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In areas where water is hard (high mineral content) and in pools where the water chemistry has been allowed to get "out of balance," the Cell may require periodic cleaning. Servicing and Cleaning the AQR100 Cell Remove power from the AQR100 and the pump before attempting to remove the Cell. Unplug the Cell cord from the Cell. Remove the Cell from the Vessel by unscrewing the Retaining Nut and gently pulling the Cell out of Vessel. Once removed, look inside the Cell and inspect for scale formation (light colored crusty or flaky deposits) on the plates and for any debris which has passed through the filter and caught on the plates. If no deposits are visible, reinstall. If deposits are seen, use a high pressure garden hose and try to flush the scale off. If this is not successful, use a plastic or wood tool (do not use metal as this will scratch the coating off the plates) and scrape deposits off of plates. Note that a buildup on the Cell indicates that there is an unusually high calcium level in the pool (old pool water is usually the cause). If this is not corrected, you may have to periodically clean the Cell. The simplest way to avoid this is to bring the pool chemistry to the recommended levels as specified. Mild Acid Washing: Use only in severe cases where flushing and scraping will not remove the majority of deposits. To acid wash, mix a 4:1 solution of water to muriatic acid (one gallon of water to one quart of muriatic acid) in a clean plastic container. ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER - NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and appropriate eye protection. Place the Cell in a clean container. The Cell can become unstable when the solution is added so it is recommended that a smaller container be used. Add the solution to the level as shown. The solution should cover the plates but not be so high that the cylindrical electronics compartment is submerged. Soak the Cell for a few minutes and then rinse with a high pressure garden hose. If any deposits are still visible, repeat soaking and rinsing. Replace Cell and inspect again periodically. Winterizing The AQR100 replaceable Cell will be damaged by freezing water just as your pool plumbing would. In areas of the country which experience severe or extended periods of freezing temperatures, be sure to drain all water from the pump, filter, and supply and return lines before any freezing conditions occur. The Control Box and plumbed in Cell Vessel are capable of withstanding any winter weather and should not be removed. Spring Start-up DO NOT turn the AQR100 on until the pool water chemistry has been brought to the proper levels. This information can be found on page 9. 14 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS

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In areas where water is hard (high mineral content) and in pools where the water chemistry has
been allowed to get “out of balance,” the Cell may require periodic cleaning.
Servicing and Cleaning the AQR100 Cell
Remove power from the AQR100 and the pump before attempting to remove the Cell.
Unplug the
Cell cord from the Cell. Remove the Cell from the Vessel by unscrewing the Retaining Nut and gen-
tly pulling the Cell out of Vessel.
Once removed, look inside the Cell and inspect for scale formation
(light colored crusty or flaky deposits) on the plates and for any debris which has passed through
the filter and caught on the plates.
If no deposits are visible, reinstall.
If deposits are seen, use a
high pressure garden hose and try to flush the scale off.
If this is not successful, use a plastic or
wood tool (do not use metal as this will scratch the coating off the plates) and scrape deposits off
of plates.
Note that a buildup on the Cell indicates that there is an unusually high calcium level in
the pool (old pool water is usually the cause).
If this is not corrected, you may have to periodically
clean the Cell.
The simplest way to avoid this is to bring the pool chemistry to the recommended
levels as specified.
Mild Acid Washing:
Use only in severe cases where flushing and scraping will not remove the
majority of deposits.
To acid wash, mix a 4:1 solution of water to muriatic acid (one gallon of water
to one quart of muriatic acid) in a clean plastic container.
ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER - NEVER
ADD WATER TO ACID.
Be sure to wear rubber gloves and appropriate eye protection.
Place the Cell in a clean container. The Cell can become
unstable when the solution is added so it is recom-
mended that a smaller container be used. Add the solu-
tion to the level as shown. The solution should cover the
plates but not be so high that the cylindrical electronics
compartment is submerged.
Soak the Cell for a few
minutes and then rinse with a high pressure garden
hose. If any deposits are still visible, repeat soaking and
rinsing.
Replace Cell and inspect again periodically.
Winterizing
The AQR100 replaceable Cell will be damaged by freez-
ing water just as your pool plumbing would.
In areas of
the country which experience severe or extended periods of freezing temperatures, be sure to drain
all water from the pump, filter, and supply and return lines before any freezing conditions occur.
The Control Box and plumbed in Cell Vessel are capable of withstanding any winter weather and
should not be removed.
Spring Start-up
DO NOT turn the AQR100 on until the pool water chemistry has been brought to the proper levels.
This information can be found on page 9.