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USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS

Aqua Trol

Above Ground Pool Chlorine Generator

Owner’s Manual

AQ-TROL-RJ

AQ-TROL-RJ-TL

AQ-TROL-HP

AQ-TROL-HP-TL

Contents

Introduction....................1

Water Chemistry..............2
Controls..........................7
Installation.....................9
Troubleshooting............13

Hayward Pool Products

620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207

www.hayward.com

092016 RevM

Hayward Pool Products

620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207

www.hayward.com

Summary of Contents for Aqua Trol AQ-TROL-HP

Page 1: ...l AQ TROL RJ AQ TROL RJ TL AQ TROL HP AQ TROL HP TL Contents Introduction 1 Water Chemistry 2 Controls 7 Installation 9 Troubleshooting 13 Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street Elizabeth NJ 07207 www hayward com 092016 RevM Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street Elizabeth NJ 07207 www hayward com ...

Page 2: ...properly located outlet A green colored terminal marked Earth Ground is located inside the wiring compartment To reduce the risk of electric shock this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric sup ply service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment One bonding lug for US models two for Canadian model...

Page 3: ...tallation on a wide vari ety of above ground pools The cell may be connected with 1 1 flexible hose or to 2 rigid PVC pipe when the HP option is ordered or the cell may be mounted directly to the pool return jet when the RJ version is ordered Similarly the electrical connections may be made via 120V 15A straight blade linecord and receptacle standard Aqua Trol version no option designation or may ...

Page 4: ...oyment of the pool Test your water periodically Your local pool store can provide you with the chemicals and procedures to adjust the water chemistry Be sure to tell the pool store that you are using an Aqua Trol chlorine generator Saturation index The saturation index Si relates to the calcium and alkalinity in the water and is an indicator of the pool water balance Your water is properly balance...

Page 5: ...of water because of splashing backwashing or draining because of rain Salt is not lost due to evaporation Type of Salt to Use It is important to use only sodium chloride NaCl that is 99 pure This is common food quality or water softener salt available in 40 80 lb bags at your local Hayward dealer It is also acceptable to use water conditioning salt pellets however it will take longer for them to d...

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Page 7: ...NT PARTS 5 Stabilizer Cyanuric Acid Always check stabilizer cyanuric acid when checking salt These levels will most likely decline together Use the chart below to determine how much stabilizer must be added to raise the level to 80 ppm ...

Page 8: ...ccording to the Desired Level adjustment setting for the entire filtering pumping cycle SUPER CHLORINATE When you have an abnormally high bather load a large amount of rain a cloudy water condition or any other condition which needs a large amount of purification to be introduced put the Main Switch in the SUPER CHLORINATE position This electronically super chlorinates shocks the water for 24 hour...

Page 9: ... displayed move the main switch from AUTO to SUPER CHLORINATE to AUTO The temperature display will instantly change to degrees Celsius and the salt display will switch to grams liter Repeat this process to switch back to English units ppm and Fahrenheit Operation By understanding how the Aqua Trol operates you ll be sure to use it more effectively for maximum convenience and performance Assuming t...

Page 10: ...se metal as this will scratch the coating off the plates and scrape deposits off of the 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 can expect to have to periodically clean the cell The simplest way to avoid this is to bring the pool chemistry to the recommended levels as...

Page 11: ...ol per manufacturers instruc tions This ensures a quick troublefree transfer to the Aqua Trol system Mounting the Aqua Trol Control The Aqua Trol is contained in a raintight enclosure that is suitable for outdoor mounting The control must be mounted a minimum of 5 ft 2 meters horizontal distance or more if local codes require from the pool The control is designed to mount vertically on a flat surf...

Page 12: ...ure that the flow switch is downstream from the cell When using the hose adaptors remove the o ring from the pipe union tailpiece and install them in the hose tailpieces Tighten all union nuts BY HAND for a watertight seal Return Jet installation RJ option Unscrew the hose adaptor from the pool return jet fitting and in its place screw in the right angle cell mounting adaptor Note that this instal...

Page 13: ...ire into typical above ground pool systems To provide safe operation the Aqua Trol must be properly grounded and bonded Input Power Models with the standard 120 VAC line cord should be plugged into a GFCI receptacle Twist lock models should be plugged into a twist lock receptacle wired to a GFCI circuit breaker For Canadian installations Connect to a circuit protected by a Class A ground fault int...

Page 14: ...ted at 120 VAC 15 A max Check the electrical rating marked on the pump motor Connecting a pump with a higher amperage rating may result in permanent damage to the Aqua Trol The 120 VAC standard or twist lock pump receptacle is located outside on the bottom of the enclosure Electrolytic Cell and Flow Switch The cell and flow switch plug into connectors on the Aqua Trol electronics unit Note that re...

Page 15: ...voltmeter If there is input power the fuse may have blown The Aqua Trol is protected by a 20 amp mini ATO fuse located on the circuit board above the cell connector 2 Filter pump not running Check that the time clock manual switch is in the auto center position or in the on top position If in auto then check that the time is correct check am pm by using the 24 hour indicator located near the 2 o c...

Page 16: ...he directions on page 8 for cell cleaning If the pool has the proper amount of salt and the Inspect Cell LED is still illuminated the cell may be worn and need replacement 10 Possible causes of little or no free chlorine residual Aqua Trol switch in OFF position Desired Level adjustment setting is too low Low stabilizer Cyanuric Acid Filter pump switched off or filter pump time too short 8 hours f...

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Page 18: ...d war ranty service center For more information on authorized service centers please contact the Hayward Technical Service Support Center 61 Whitecap Road North Kingstown RI 02852 or visit the Hayward web site at at www hayward com WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS 1 Material supplied or workmanship performed by others in process of installation 2 Damage resulting from improper installation including installati...

Page 19: ... and mail within 10 days of purchase installation or register online Aqua Trol Chlorine Generator Warranty Card Registration First Name_____________ Last Name__________________ Street Address_____________________________________ City____________________State__________Zip_________ Phone Number________________Purchase Date__________ E mail Address_____________________________________ Serial Number m...

Page 20: ... website at www hayward com Hayward is a registered trademark and Aqua Trol is a trademark of Hayward Industries Inc 2012 Hayward Industries Inc All other trademarks not owned by Hayward are the property of their respective owners Hayward is not in any way affiliated with or endorsed by those third parties ...

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