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Page 1: Troubleshooting
AquaTrol ® Rev. 1.45 Troubleshooting Guide Turbo Cell & Control Electronics Copyright 2015 Hayward Industries Inc. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Pg. 1 Pg. 12-15 Important safety instructions Display Only, Lights Only or Neither Pg. 2 Pg. 16 Switching from Metric to US Standard Low/High Cell Temperature Changing the Default Reading Pg. 3 Cell Cleaning instructions Pg. 17-19 Check Salt/Inspect Cell LED flashing or ON Pg. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Aqua Trol Diagnostics Warning High Voltage Electrocution Hazard Hazardous voltage can shock, burn, cause serious injury and or death. To reduce the risk of electrocution and or electric shock hazards: • Only qualified technicians should remove the panel • Replace damaged wiring immediately •... -
Page 4: Switching From Metric To Us Standard
Switching from Metric to US Standard If the first reading (average salt) is showing in decimal form instead of as a number represented in thousands, then the unit has been set to ‘Metric Mode’. Step 3 Step 1 To change the unit from Metric mode to standard, start by Immediately the temperature reading should change to reflect pressing the ‘Diagnostics’... -
Page 5: Changing The Default Reading
Changing the Default Display If the first reading is showing as a number followed by a ‘P’, then the default reading has been changed to express the ‘Desired Output %’. Step 1 Step 3 Continue moving the switch up to ‘Super Chlorinate’ and back To change the default reading back to the average salt, start by pressing the ‘Diagnostics’... -
Page 6: Check Salt/Inspect Cell Led Flashing Or
1. Check Salt & Inspect Cell LED flashing or ON The ‘Check Salt’ & ‘Inspect Cell’ LED’s will flash when the cell reports the salt level is between 2400-2700ppm. In this condition chlorine is still being produced. The ‘Check Salt’ & ‘Inspect Cell’ LED’s will be ON when the cell reports the salt level is 2300ppm or less. - Page 7 1. Check Salt & Inspect Cell LED flashing or ON Note: Resetting the average salt must be done within 60 seconds after starting the process. To ensure both polarities are reading salt accurately (within 500ppm of the independent test), conduct this reset two times consecutively. Step 1 Step I Step III...
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Page 8: How To Reset Average Salt Level
How to Reset Average Salt Level The Average Salt level needs to be reset for start up, when a board is replaced, when major adjustments are made to the pool water and when a cell is replaced. Note: new boards will display a factory default of 2800ppm. Step I Step III To reset, move the switch to ‘Off’... -
Page 9: Adjusting Chlorine Output
Adjusting Chlorine Output Desired Output % Dial 1 to 100% sets the level of cell operation in % of operating time. Example: 50% (factory default) cell is operating and generating chlorine 50% of the total pump/filter operating time. Rotate dial to the Rotate dial to the right to raise left to lower... -
Page 10: High Salt Led
2. High Salt LED ON The ‘High Salt’ LED will be ON when the cell amperage is above the maximum limit. The ‘High Salt’ LED may also be ON if the wrong Turbo Cell is being used. The Aqua Trol systems are designed to only work with the t-5 model. The LCD display will read ‘HI’... - Page 11 2. High Salt LED ON To calculate how much water will need to be removed from a pool with too much salt, follow the formula provided below: Step 2A Part I Part 1: Take the average depth of the pool in inches and multiply that by 3200.
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Page 12: No Flow Led Flashing Or
3. No Flow LED flashing or ON ‘No Flow’ LED will flash for up to 60 seconds on start-up (when continuity through the switch is being detected). ‘No Flow’ LED will be ON if there is a problem with flow detection (when continuity through the switch is not being detected). Step 3A If the ‘No Flow’... - Page 13 3. No Flow LED flashing or ON Step 3B Step 3C Verify the flow switch has 12” of straight pipe before it. If the flow switch Verify that the control box (where the is installed too close to an outlet/bend, re-plumb the switch to a location flow switch plugs in) is not corroded or where it will not experience as much turbulence.
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Page 14: Display Only, Lights Only Or Neither
4. Display Only, Lights Only or Neither Verify 18-33 VDC between Reseat DSP Board black & red wires on main board Step 4A Step 4B 1 2 3 4 5 6 PINS Remove and/or reseat DSP board. Pins may be If no/low voltage, verify each wire is attached shorted together or not making contact with according to the instructions. - Page 15 4. Display Only, Lights Only or Neither Verify 115-125 VAC at Verify 20-24 VAC input terminal TB1. between yellow wires Step 4C Step 4D If voltage is correct, go to step 4D. If no voltage, verify If voltage is good go to step 4F. If no/low that the GFCI or standard receptacle has power.
- Page 16 4. Display Only, Lights Only or Neither Shut off power to the control box. Disconnect the blue, white, gray and Test for continuity between violet wires from the main board and measure the two legs of the 20 amp yellow ATO style fuse the following: Step 4E Step 4F...
- Page 17 4. Display Only, Lights Only or Neither Verify 10-14 VAC between the Orange PCB-Trol (GLX-PCB-TROL-XX) wire and the Green Grounding lug. Step 4G Rectifiers (GLX-DRK) If no/low voltage, replace the main circuit board (GLX-PCB-TROL-XX). If voltage is correct, replace the rectifiers (GLX-DRK). Page 15...
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Page 18: Low/High Cell Temperature
5. Low/High Cell temperature The operating temperature range for the cell is 50 F to 140 Verify actual water temperature Cell Temperature Sensor LCD display will read “COLD” when the water temperature is below 50 LCD display will read “HOT” when the water temperature is above 140 If the water temperature reads an erroneously high number, the cell temperature sensor is shorted and the cell needs to be replaced. -
Page 19: Cell Cleaning Instructions
Cell Cleaning Instructions Cell cleaning frequency is dependent on several factors; pH and calcium levels in the water are the two that have the greatest effect on how often the cell requires cleaning. Maintaining pH at the levels recommended in the Operating Instructions (7.2 - 7.8) should result in the cell being cleaned 3-4 times a year in areas with hard water. - Page 20 Cell Cleaning Instructions Cleaning instructions using a container We strongly recommend using a Goldline Controls cell cleaning stand. (GLX-CELLSTAND) Step 1: Use a water hose to dislodge small debris. Step 2: Use a solution of water and Muriatic acid. Stand the cell vertically in the solution. Mix 1 part acid to 4 parts water. The level of the solution should be slightly over the product label.
- Page 21 Cell Cleaning Instructions Using the Goldline T-Cell Cleaning Stand Follow the same safety and mixing instructions as described when using a container on page 14. Mix enough solution to fill the inside of the cell ( Approximately 1.5 qts). Mix 1 part acid to 4 parts water. Fasten the cell to the T-Cell Cleaning Stand with the cord side down (Fig.
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Page 22: Pump Not Turning
6. Pump Not Turning On Each tab represents 15 minutes there are 96 total tabs to make up 24 hours with of run time. Time Marker - points to the current time. Tabs that are pushed out Slide switch: Pump Timer (away from the center) Override - requires at least one represent times when the... - Page 23 6. Pump Not Turning On Verify correct model # is With the power switch in the center displayed. AL-6 for HP units, AL-7 position and the trippers in “on for RJ units. Press the diagnostic position”(out), check for continuity button 6 times from the default between the brown wires at J1 on the screen to display the model #.
- Page 24 6. Pump Not Turning On With the trippers still in the “on position” check for 115 – 124 VAC Verify 115-125 VAC is present at the pump receptacle on the bottom of between terminals E5 and E6 on the the Trol. PCB.
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Page 25: Troubleshooting Flow Charts
Check Salt & Inspect Cell LED flashing or ON Troubleshooting Chart Check Salt Salt level is & Inspect Problem Is the Reset average 2700- Cell LED solved cell clean? salt level 3400ppm Flashing or Page 6 Clean Raise salt Go to the cell level to 3200ppm... - Page 26 High Salt LED ON Troubleshooting Chart Problem Salt level is Reset average Is the High Salt 2700-3400ppm salt level solved cell clean? LED ON (Page 8) (Page 6) Clean Lower salt Replace the cell level to cell 3200ppm (Page 9) Replace Page 24...
- Page 27 No Flow LED Flashing Troubleshooting Chart No Flow Flow Switch Wait 60 seconds Flow blocked, installed and LED flashing after pump starts pump pressure connected ? increased ( HP models only) Replace switch Correct Flow Switch LED Off after Remove 60 seconds blockage, backwash...
- Page 28 No Flow LED ON Troubleshooting Chart Flow switch Flow switch No Flow Pump running, plumbed correctly, wire damaged? valves open? arrows pointing in LED ON the direction of water flow Turn on pump Replace and/or open switch Re-align valves switch Go to LED Off after 60 seconds...
- Page 29 No LED’s/LCD Display Troubleshooting Chart No LED’s Check input Check AC Check DC Ohm out voltage voltage between voltage between transformer or LCD 120VAC. Voltage yellow wires black & red wires (Page 14) Display correct? (Page 13) (Page 12) (Page 13) Ohm readings are correct? Wire timer...
- Page 30 Pump Not Turning On Troubleshooting Chart Continuity Pump Not 115-125 VAC present Is Model # between brown between E5 and E6 on correct? Turning On wires? PCB? (Page 21) (Page 21) (Page 19) Go to Replace Time Replace PCB Replace PCB Clock Troubleshoot Problem...
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Page 31: Salt Chart
Salt Chart Pounds of Salt required for 3200 ppm Current Pool Size -- Gallons Salt 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000 22,000 24,000 26,000 28,000 30,000 32,000 34,000 36,000 38,000 40,000 Level (ppm) 1013 1067 1000 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000... -
Page 32: Important Information - Chlorine
IMPORTANT !!! More on Chlorine Output & Salt Levels 1. The ‘Pool Chlorinator %’ and ‘Spa Chlorinator %’ options under the Setting Menu, control the level of salt cell operation as a percent of the total operating time of the filter pump. A simple example is that if the pump/filter is programmed to operate a total of 8 hours in a given day and the ‘Pool Chlorinator %’... -
Page 33: Reading Serial Numbers
Reading Serial Numbers: Beginning 08-05-2011 3A11284 Standard Warranty Term 3A11284 Product Family 3A11284-123456 3A11284 Year of Manufacture 3A11284 Day of Manufacture 123456 = Manufacturing ID Beginning 11-01-2001 3A0112 = Standard Warranty Term 3A0112 = Product Family 3A0112-123456 3A0112 = Year of Manufacture 3A0112 Month of Manufacture 123456 = Manufacturing ID...
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I have a salt cell that is 2 years old. The sat display is reading 2.60 and is saying to check salt and check cell. The cell was clean when it was installed and was reading fine when first started up. I tried to recalibrate with no luck. Is the cell no good? Is there some way to test the cell, continuity, voltage to make sure it is dead?
To test the Hayward AquaTrol salt cell for continuity and voltage:
1. Turn on the pump and system – Ensure the system is running.
2. Check voltage and current – Use a multimeter to measure voltage and current at the cell terminals. A functioning cell typically shows about 31–32 volts when not generating chlorine, and current should be present when generating. If voltage is present but current is zero, the cell may be worn out.
3. Compare to new cell readings – If possible, compare the current readings to those from when the cell was new. Low or no current with correct voltage suggests the cell may be failing.
4. Inspect and clean the cell – Look for scale or debris on the white sensor nub inside the cell. Clean it with a toothbrush if dirty.
5. Check cell age – If the cell is over 3 years old, reduced performance may indicate it needs replacement.
6. Verify cell type setting – Ensure the correct cell type is selected on the control panel. Incorrect settings can affect readings.
If amperage remains at zero after these checks, replace the turbo cell.
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My salt level is at 3600, it was to high last year. My aqua trol system is new , we bought it brand new from someone , we are getting a high salt even tho the pool looked like a swamp when we opened it. Will the salt level at 3600 make the high salt light go on? We added none this year
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