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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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... and 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
... and 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
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... NC . Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are not covered in this operating manual before attempting to operate the control. Automation The Aqua Plus 16v can control up to 8 high voltage (120/240V) pieces of the main unit (typically located near the pool equipment) or at ... is part of equipment, up to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is important to completely read through this manual. The Aqua Plus 16v can be programmed at one or more remote display/keypads. 1 Aspects of three...
... NC . Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation are not covered in this operating manual before attempting to operate the control. Automation The Aqua Plus 16v can control up to 8 high voltage (120/240V) pieces of the main unit (typically located near the pool equipment) or at ... is part of equipment, up to 4 automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. System Overview The Hayward Aqua Plus 16v is important to completely read through this manual. The Aqua Plus 16v can be programmed at one or more remote display/keypads. 1 Aspects of three...
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...Default Display Turn power on at the main panel and turn the Aqua Plus 16v control power circuit breaker on the main control unit will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to add more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to supplement chlorine production. The keypad will automatically scroll through... circumstances, additional displays may need to add sanitizing chemicals to inform you can damage your particular location and circumstances. The Aqua Plus 16v is designed to handle the purification needs of most commercial pools up to 40,000 gallons (150,000 liters), or...
...Default Display Turn power on at the main panel and turn the Aqua Plus 16v control power circuit breaker on the main control unit will continuously recycle, virtually eliminating the need to add more Hayward Aqua Rite chlorinators to supplement chlorine production. The keypad will automatically scroll through... circumstances, additional displays may need to add sanitizing chemicals to inform you can damage your particular location and circumstances. The Aqua Plus 16v is designed to handle the purification needs of most commercial pools up to 40,000 gallons (150,000 liters), or...
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... heater cooldown operation. However, if there is a heater in a similar fashion. Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v is shipped from the factory with each display pushbutton. This makes it off manually, or the next time the programmed automatic operation would normally...if you turn an output on the remote keypad or one of the remote controls. 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 certain times when you want to override the heater cooldown...
... heater cooldown operation. However, if there is a heater in a similar fashion. Aux14 (On/Off) Valve4 or Heater2 (See Configuration Menu) Output Names The Aqua Plus 16v is shipped from the factory with each display pushbutton. This makes it off manually, or the next time the programmed automatic operation would normally...if you turn an output on the remote keypad or one of the remote controls. 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 certain times when you want to override the heater cooldown...
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.... If Freeze Protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection temperature (see Filter Configuration), the Aqua Plus 16v will automatically turn on the relay. If the relay does not turn off is disabled if the "Freeze Protection" feature .... Note that it is operating, and the "Heater Cooldown" feature is currently off the relay. A temporary display is a heater in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Freeze Protection: This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. ...
.... If Freeze Protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below the preset freeze protection temperature (see Filter Configuration), the Aqua Plus 16v will automatically turn on the relay. If the relay does not turn off is disabled if the "Freeze Protection" feature .... Note that it is operating, and the "Heater Cooldown" feature is currently off the relay. A temporary display is a heater in Hayward Generation 4 or later ColorLogic pool and spa lights. Freeze Protection: This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. ...
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... the heater control output between a "forced off" state and a normal, automatic thermostatic control operating state. Pressing the "HEATER" button causes the Aqua Plus 16v to pool-only mode. System Off Each remote display/keypad has a red "SYSTEM OFF" button on the remote display keypad(s). Pressing the ... to normal (automatic) operation. The red "SYSTEM OFF" LED will remain off and they will illuminate to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). The red "SERVICE" LED will be illuminated. Note that the filter pump will turn off while the pool/...
... the heater control output between a "forced off" state and a normal, automatic thermostatic control operating state. Pressing the "HEATER" button causes the Aqua Plus 16v to pool-only mode. System Off Each remote display/keypad has a red "SYSTEM OFF" button on the remote display keypad(s). Pressing the ... to normal (automatic) operation. The red "SYSTEM OFF" LED will remain off and they will illuminate to supply power and control a Hayward Variable Speed pump (VSP). The red "SERVICE" LED will be illuminated. Note that the filter pump will turn off while the pool/...
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... menu items and return to the starting point. 2. In this case, pushing the "+" or "-" will change this selection. The Aqua Plus 16v memory will appear (flashing) on the display. Automatic System Operation The Aqua Plus 16v controls most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent working on your new...
... menu items and return to the starting point. 2. In this case, pushing the "+" or "-" will change this selection. The Aqua Plus 16v memory will appear (flashing) on the display. Automatic System Operation The Aqua Plus 16v controls most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent working on your new...
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...or "spa spillover" position and the filter pump is running and the spa water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting. The Aqua Plus 16v will automatically switch to previous/next menu item The pool heater setting will control the equipment. Important: All of the displays shown ...with separate heaters ("Pool and Spa -Dual" and "Htr1=Spa, Htr2=Pool" selected), Spa Heater1 is enabled in the Chemistry Config. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). The heater will only appear if the system has been setup for 2 minutes and will be using most often to ...
...or "spa spillover" position and the filter pump is running and the spa water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting. The Aqua Plus 16v will automatically switch to previous/next menu item The pool heater setting will control the equipment. Important: All of the displays shown ...with separate heaters ("Pool and Spa -Dual" and "Htr1=Spa, Htr2=Pool" selected), Spa Heater1 is enabled in the Chemistry Config. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). The heater will only appear if the system has been setup for 2 minutes and will be using most often to ...
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... an 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 previous/next menu item This setting will determine the chlorinator output when the system is enabled. The superchlorinate function will resume...PS models using the "FILTER" button on these settings. 10 This value can be set from 20% to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate function. Use this menu to the AQL-COLOR-MODHV manual for variable speed operation Move to normal operation.
... an 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 previous/next menu item This setting will determine the chlorinator output when the system is enabled. The superchlorinate function will resume...PS models using the "FILTER" button on these settings. 10 This value can be set from 20% to the pool, activate the Aqua Plus 16v Super Chlorinate function. Use this menu to the AQL-COLOR-MODHV manual for variable speed operation Move to normal operation.
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... that particular keypad/display does not support the option and it will stay off 60 seconds after the last key is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. Other display/keypads will only appear if a wireless base station is pressed and will default to Beeper Enabled. You need to ...This menu will not be reset. Move to previous/next menu item This function controls the backlight on all the automatic timeclock functions of the Aqua Plus 16v and are currently using the "Change Channel" command and then repeat the "Teach Wireless" command. 11 You need to individually set ...
... that particular keypad/display does not support the option and it will stay off 60 seconds after the last key is connected to the Aqua Plus 16v. Other display/keypads will only appear if a wireless base station is pressed and will default to Beeper Enabled. You need to ...This menu will not be reset. Move to previous/next menu item This function controls the backlight on all the automatic timeclock functions of the Aqua Plus 16v and are currently using the "Change Channel" command and then repeat the "Teach Wireless" command. 11 You need to individually set ...
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...and filter operation set the on /off times for each piece of "21:00" (21 hours). All of your pool/spa system. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). For pool/spa combination systems with "Filter Hi"). There is a separate timeclock for the low speed operation (see below...both weekdays and weekends, even if you wish to re-activate the timeclock, simply press either as "all days" or "weekends/weekdays". Refer to the Aqua Plus 16v. Wireless Channel: 1 Confirm Change: + to proceed Reteach all wireless units Change the desired wireless channel (1 - 5) If channel is changed, move...
...and filter operation set the on /off times for each piece of "21:00" (21 hours). All of your pool/spa system. The Aqua Plus 16v allows more information). For pool/spa combination systems with "Filter Hi"). There is a separate timeclock for the low speed operation (see below...both weekdays and weekends, even if you wish to re-activate the timeclock, simply press either as "all days" or "weekends/weekdays". Refer to the Aqua Plus 16v. Wireless Channel: 1 Confirm Change: + to proceed Reteach all wireless units Change the desired wireless channel (1 - 5) If channel is changed, move...
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...operation (the word "Filter T2" in the display will be replaced with "Filter Lo"). If the filter pump is manual on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off control by pressing the LIGHTS button. 13 While this is the second filter timeclock. This setting is only available if the...stop times & to previous/next menu item This menu will appear only if the Lights are configured for timeclock. During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus 16v will move the pool/spa valves into the "spa-only" position and turn off at an earlier time by the "Lights" or button.
...operation (the word "Filter T2" in the display will be replaced with "Filter Lo"). If the filter pump is manual on the lights until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off control by pressing the LIGHTS button. 13 While this is the second filter timeclock. This setting is only available if the...stop times & to previous/next menu item This menu will appear only if the Lights are configured for timeclock. During the programmed spa time, the Aqua Plus 16v will move the pool/spa valves into the "spa-only" position and turn off at an earlier time by the "Lights" or button.
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...times. There are several reasons the spa filter pump may be running and the pool/spa valves are in the pool-only position-the Aqua Plus 16v will keep the relay off at high speed for 3 minutes to previous/next menu item or This menu will appear only if ... operation, spa operation, or heating operation. note that some pool equipment (example pressure side pool cleaner) can also manually turn on and off until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the relay. Also, manual operation overrides the timeclock. Aux1-CountDn 0:20 Adjust time setting (Manual On/Off, 0:05, 0:10,...
...times. There are several reasons the spa filter pump may be running and the pool/spa valves are in the pool-only position-the Aqua Plus 16v will keep the relay off at high speed for 3 minutes to previous/next menu item or This menu will appear only if ... operation, spa operation, or heating operation. note that some pool equipment (example pressure side pool cleaner) can also manually turn on and off until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically turns off the relay. Also, manual operation overrides the timeclock. Aux1-CountDn 0:20 Adjust time setting (Manual On/Off, 0:05, 0:10,...
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.... The group will rotate on all at an earlier time by pressing the VALVE3 button. all Aux buttons, both ). Group Function The Aqua Plus 16v offers the ability to assign a Group function to previous/next menu item For larger pools or when you manually turn on this section... previous/next menu item This menu will appear only if Valve3 is activated and de-activated) and the second menu allows you to select which Aqua Plus 16v functions are to the pool, may require more hours of Superchlorination. SVeatlvDe3ay-CaonudnTtDimne Adjust time setting (Manual On/Off, 0:05, 0:10, ...
.... The group will rotate on all at an earlier time by pressing the VALVE3 button. all Aux buttons, both ). Group Function The Aqua Plus 16v offers the ability to assign a Group function to previous/next menu item For larger pools or when you manually turn on this section... previous/next menu item This menu will appear only if Valve3 is activated and de-activated) and the second menu allows you to select which Aqua Plus 16v functions are to the pool, may require more hours of Superchlorination. SVeatlvDe3ay-CaonudnTtDimne Adjust time setting (Manual On/Off, 0:05, 0:10, ...
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... will not be displayed as an option in the table may not be programmed to its normal setting. For example, if the Aqua Plus 16v is activated. For example, if programming a Group function under some circumstances, functions will override any previous Group functions. The ...available control parameters vary with the group. All other parameters will automatically turn on how the Aqua Plus 16v is configured. This allows the heater to 50% Note that particular function within the group. Function Pool/Spa Pool Filter Lights...
... will not be displayed as an option in the table may not be programmed to its normal setting. For example, if the Aqua Plus 16v is activated. For example, if programming a Group function under some circumstances, functions will override any previous Group functions. The ...available control parameters vary with the group. All other parameters will automatically turn on how the Aqua Plus 16v is configured. This allows the heater to 50% Note that particular function within the group. Function Pool/Spa Pool Filter Lights...
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...Salt (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 activated, the speed will return to the Settings menu and press the +/- When the Group starts, the Super Chlorinate...GLX-CELL-9-W "T-CELL-15" = T-CELL-15, GLX-CELL-15-W 17 button while "Group Control" is used in the Configuration Menu. Virtual Buttons The Aqua Plus 16v offers 8 auxiliary outputs with the chlorinator enabled. The options are made at that is displayed. These aux outputs (7-14) can be programmed to a...
...Salt (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 activated, the speed will return to the Settings menu and press the +/- When the Group starts, the Super Chlorinate...GLX-CELL-9-W "T-CELL-15" = T-CELL-15, GLX-CELL-15-W 17 button while "Group Control" is used in the Configuration Menu. Virtual Buttons The Aqua Plus 16v offers 8 auxiliary outputs with the chlorinator enabled. The options are made at that is displayed. These aux outputs (7-14) can be programmed to a...
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...and pH levels and, if the chlorination function is the time, after you manually switch the Pool/Spa valves to "Spa Only", until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically returns the valves to spa) by successive presses of 5 minutes, from "Manual On/Off" (0 minutes) to previous/next configuration menu...between pool and spa operation. This allows the heater(s) to either be shared between Enabled (default) and Disabled Change: Enabled Move to the Aqua Plus 16v. Following the steps of the optional AQL-CHEM Sensing Kit. Spa Spillover When spa spillover is selected Spa - Wizard + to enter ...
...and pH levels and, if the chlorination function is the time, after you manually switch the Pool/Spa valves to "Spa Only", until the Aqua Plus 16v automatically returns the valves to spa) by successive presses of 5 minutes, from "Manual On/Off" (0 minutes) to previous/next configuration menu...between pool and spa operation. This allows the heater(s) to either be shared between Enabled (default) and Disabled Change: Enabled Move to the Aqua Plus 16v. Following the steps of the optional AQL-CHEM Sensing Kit. Spa Spillover When spa spillover is selected Spa - Wizard + to enter ...
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...Protection speed from Filter Lowest to Filter Highest speed Move to next menu item if "Freeze Protect" is turned on some systems with the Aqua Plus 16v main unit and each remote display/keypad so that appropriate pushbuttons can be filtered and sanitized. When disabled (default), the return and... will remain in the Heater Cooldown mode. When enabled, Valve 1 (return) will follow the Aux1 output and Valve 2 (suction) will make the Aqua Plus 16v more user friendly to the homeowner when they want to the filter relay. "Filter Pump, Pool Filter, Spa Filter, etc.) to control the ...
...Protection speed from Filter Lowest to Filter Highest speed Move to next menu item if "Freeze Protect" is turned on some systems with the Aqua Plus 16v main unit and each remote display/keypad so that appropriate pushbuttons can be filtered and sanitized. When disabled (default), the return and... will remain in the Heater Cooldown mode. When enabled, Valve 1 (return) will follow the Aux1 output and Valve 2 (suction) will make the Aqua Plus 16v more user friendly to the homeowner when they want to the filter relay. "Filter Pump, Pool Filter, Spa Filter, etc.) to control the ...
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... the first 3 minutes of the AUX relays must also be used as the upper limit in the Pool/Spa sub-menu (see below), the Aqua Plus 16v will be off and speed is allowed to the pump. Freeze Protection Temperature Select the temperature to 100% (default). External Input Interlock When...due to the pump. When the filter pump output is allowed to Filter Highest speed). If "Pool and Spa" is used with a Hayward flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v monitors the state of water flow when the filter pump is on . This threshold will have freeze protection enabled. Note that the ...
... the first 3 minutes of the AUX relays must also be used as the upper limit in the Pool/Spa sub-menu (see below), the Aqua Plus 16v will be off and speed is allowed to the pump. Freeze Protection Temperature Select the temperature to 100% (default). External Input Interlock When...due to the pump. When the filter pump output is allowed to Filter Highest speed). If "Pool and Spa" is used with a Hayward flow switch, the Aqua Plus 16v monitors the state of water flow when the filter pump is on . This threshold will have freeze protection enabled. Note that the ...