Hayward Aqua Plus PL-PLUS Installation Manual Download

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Introduction

Before You Begin

What’s Included

Before attempting to install the Aqua Plus system, check that the following components have been included in the

package:

Aqua Plus Electronics Unit

(3) Temperature sensors with 15 ft. (5m) cable, hose clamp

Turbo Cell and Flow Switch with 15 ft. cables

PVC unions

What’s NOT Included

Some of the additional items that you may need to complete an installation include:

Circuit breakers

None are included with control—see page 10 and inside of door for suitable breakers

Wire

4-conductor cable (electronics unit to remote display/keypad)

Wire/conduit for 100A service from main panel to Aqua Plus

Wire/conduit for filter pump and other high voltage loads

Wire for bonding

Miscellaneous

Utility electrical outlet and weatherproof cover (for mounting on side of Aqua Plus)

Mounting hardware (screws, etc.) for mounting Aqua Plus and remote display/keypad

Valves (use standard Hayward, Pentair/Compool, or Jandy valves)

Additional valve actuators

Accessory Products - Order Separately

AQL-CHEM

ORP & pH sense kit

AQL-CHEM2(-240)

pH dispense kit

AQL-WW-P-4

Wired Wall Mount Remote Display

AQL-SS-6B-x (x=W/B)

Wired Spa Side 6 Function Remote Control, 150ft cable, specify color (white or black)

AQL2-POD

Handheld Wireless Waterproof Remote with Charging Station (AQL2-BASE-RF required)

AQL2-Tx-RF-P-4

Wireless Table Top remote (AQL2-BASE-RF required)

AQL2-SS-RF

Wireless Spa Side Remote Control (AQ2L-BASE-RF required)

AQL2-BASE-RF

Base Receiver

AQL-DIM

Light Dimmer Relay

GVA-24

Valve Actuator

V&A-xx

Valve & Actuator (xx=1P (1.5” pos. seal), -2P (2” pos. seal)

NOTE: Before installing this product as part of a saline water purification system in a pool or spa using natural stone for

coping or for immediately adjacent patios/decking, a qualified stone installation specialist should be consulted regard-

ing the appropriate type, installation, sealant (if any) and maintenance of stone used around a saline pool with electronic

chlorine generator in your particular location and circumstances.

NOTE: The use of dry acid (sodium bisulfate) to adjust pool pH is discouraged especially in arid regions where pool

water is subject to excessive evaporation and is not commonly diluted with fresh water. Dry acid can cause a buildup

of by-products that can damage your chlorinator cell.

Installation Steps

Details on each installation step are presented on the following pages:

1. Prepare the pool water (page 2)

General Water Chemistry

Salt

2. Mounting the equipment (page 5)

Aqua Plus main unit

Temperature sensors

Remote display/keypad (optional)

Valve actuators (if applicable)

Reset Config. to

Default Press +

Are you sure?

+ to proceed

Config. reset

Confirmed

Initiate reset of all configuration parameters

Reset all configuration parameters

Move to previous/next configuration menu (config. not reset)

Move to previous/next menu (config. not reset)

Move to previous/next configuration menu

Use this function to erase all previous system configuration and reset all configuration parameters back to
the factory default values. This function is NOT reversible--be careful.

Maintenance Menu

(only displays if Sensing System is enabled)

The Maintenance Menu will be displayed only if the optional AQL-CHEM is used and the Sensing System is enabled

in the Chemistry Config. Wizard. This menu is used to perform functions relating to the AQL-CHEM ORP and pH

sensing kit.

pH Calibration

Wizard, + to enter

Push to access pH Calibration Wizard

Move to previous/next menu item

Use this Wizard to calibrate the AQL-CHEM’s pH probe. This requires a manual pH test of the pool water
using a dependable red phenol test kit.

Clean Probe Wizard

+ to enter

Push to access Clean Probe Wizard

Move to previous/next menu item

Use this Wizard to clean the AQL-CHEM’s ORP and pH probes. The probes must be clean and free from oil,
chemical deposits and contamination to function properly. Slow response, increased need to calibrate,
and inconsistent readings are indications that the probes need to be cleaned.

6. System Startup and Checkout

Before Startup

Before starting the Aqua Plus for the first time, be sure that the following items have been completed:

1. Pool/spa chemicals are within the recommended levels according to the chart on page 2.

2. Pool/spa salt level is between 2700 – 3400 PPM.

3. Properly rated circuit breakers are installed in the Aqua Plus subpanel.

4. All wiring is performed according to NEC and local codes.

5. The Aqua Plus is properly grounded and bonded.

6. The Aqua Plus is properly configured to control all desired functions.

Program Automatic Operation

Refer to the programming flow chart on the back cover of this manual for a listing of the available menus and the items

included in each menu.