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Richard Dickins
May 15, 2025
No LED lights on my AQR100. Manual states at least one should always be on. contacted supplier who says "no light is not a problem", which advise is correct. water is circulating, pool temp is just below 70.
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Mr. Anderson
May 22, 2025
If no LED lights are on your Hayward AQR100, possible reasons include:
1. No power is reaching the unit. 2. The power supply is faulty. 3. The PCB (GLXAQR100PCB) may be damaged and needs replacement.
Check that the unit is connected to a working power source. If power is confirmed and LEDs remain off, replace the PCB.
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Safety Precautions 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 •...
Table of Contents How AquaRite 100® works, main display layout, water chemistry Requirements How To: Pg. 8-12 1. Input Voltage Configuration 2. Adjust Daily Chlorine Output 3. Clean Electrolytic Cell 11-12 Troubleshooting: Pg. 13-36 1. Inadequate Water Flow LED 14-16 2.
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• The conversion occurs in the Electrolytic Cell, also known as the Cell (used throughout this guide). • Power is sent from the AquaRite 100 Control Center to the Cell when chlorine production is scheduled (based on time percentage). • When power is applied to the Cell, conductive plates produce a field;...
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AquaRite 100: Display Layout Inadequate Water Flow LED Cell Life Low LED Problem Detected LED Standing By LED Generating Chlorine LED Super Chlorinating LED Minimum Chlorine Output LED (10%) DAILY CHLORINE OUTPUT LED’s Chlorine Output Adjustment Buttons Super Chlorinate Button...
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AquaRite 100: Display Function Illuminates when there is no flow or low flow through the Cell Illuminates when Cell has reached the end of its expected life Illuminates if there is a problem with the unit Illuminates when unit is waiting for the...
How To: Input Voltage Configuration The AquaRite 100 can be powered by 120 VAC or 240 VAC. Use a multi- meter to verify voltage in order to determine wire configuration. 240 VAC Wire Colors 120 VAC Wire Colors Line 1...
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How To: Adjust Chlorine Output The “Daily Chlorine Output” buttons set the level of production during the generating cycle. Generating cycles occur in 60 minute increments. Each led illuminated (from Min to MAX) represents 10%, or six(6) minutes of chlorine production time. Example: The first 4 LED’s being on implies the Cell is producing chlorine 40% of the pump run time;...
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How To: Clean the Cell Cell cleaning frequency is dependent on several factors; pH & calcium levels have the greatest effect on how often cells requires cleaning. In pH environments between (7.2 - 7.8) cells typically require cleaning 3-4 times a year (with moderate calcium levels). Turn Pump Off &...
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How To: Clean the Cell (Cont.) The Cell draws amperage when power is applied during chlorination. The amperage draw will be impaired when calcium and other debris exist within the Cell’s electrolytic grid; this in turn effects the salt reading and chlorination efficiency. Carefully Pour Solution into Cell Mix: 4 Parts H O / 1 Part Muriatic Acid...
“off” AQR 100 is between Wait until next generating Low water Check for obstructions or other flow cycle begins or cycle power related issues in plumbing. Verify filter is generating cycles flow detected to the AquaRite 100 clean.
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If error still does not clear continue to (steps on pg.11-12). If Cell is clean, like the image above, step 1B. proceed to step 1C. The cleanliness of the Cell plays a major role in the AquaRite 100’s ability to report salt levels accurately.
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Flow obstructions? Turn off pump Remove power and clear Turn pump on for 2 mins then Obstructions re-apply Replace Cell Did error clear? Did error clear? p/n CCELL Problem solved *For verification of diagnosis contact Hayward Technical Support 908-355-7995...
Bring water temperature between covered by moving water 65°F -104°F if necessary Remove power to the AquaRite 100 for two Remove power to the AquaRite 100 for two minutes, then re-apply to reset system minutes, then re-apply to reset system...
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If Cell is clean, like the image above, addition table pg. 38). If fine, go to 2B. proceed to step 2C. The cleanliness of the Cell plays a major role in the AquaRite 100’s ability to report salt levels accurately.
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Problem Detected and MIN LED When these lights illuminate together, the Cell reports salt levels below 1500. Verify moving water fully covers Cell plates Remove power from the AQR100 Step 2D Step 2C Turn power off for 2 mins, then back on Remove power to the AQR100 for two minutes.
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11-12 obstruction Did error clear? Did error clear? Did error clear? Remove power Problem solved for 2 mins then re-apply Replace Cell Did error clear? p/n CCELL *For verification of diagnosis contact Hayward Technical Support 908-355-7995...
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Problem Detected: LED #2 When these lights illuminate together, the Cell reports salt levels above 4500. Verify water temperature is within range Test the Salt Level Step 3A Step 3B Desired Water Desired Salt Temperature Concentration: is between 1500-4500 PPM 104°F 65°F Test the salt concentration of the water using an...
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Problem Detected: LED #2 When these lights illuminate together, the Cell reports salt levels above 4500. Remove power from the AQR100 Step 3C Turn to off position for 2 mins, then turn back on Remove power to the AQR100 for two minutes. Re-apply power to reset the system.
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(High Salt) Dilute salt level Wait until water to lower than temperature falls Did error clear? below 104°F 4500 Did error clear? Did error clear? Replace Cell Problem solved p/n CCELL *For verification of diagnosis contact Hayward Technical Support 908-355-7995...
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With LED #3 With LED #4 Reason Possible Action Reason Possible Action Remove power to AquaRite 100 for two Remove power to AquaRite 100 for two minutes, then re-apply to reset system minutes, then re-apply to reset system Temperature Input Inspect Cell.
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Problem Detected: LED #3 When these lights illuminate together the AQR100 is registering Low Input Power. Remove power from AQR100 Verify AQR100 Wiring Step 4A Step 4B Turn power off for 2 minutes, then back on Remove power from the AQR100 for two minutes. Wiring should be configured correctly for the applied Re-apply power to reset the system.
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Problem Detected: LED #4 These lights illuminated together indicate a Temperature Sensor Error. Inspect Cell Remove power from AQR100 Step 5A Step 5B Remove Calcium and other debris from the Cell Turn power off for 2 minutes, then back on Remove power from the AQR100 for two minutes.
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Replace Control Center Did error clear? Problem solved GLXAQR100CTL Is Cell clean and Clean Cell using Replace Cell procedures on Did error clear? free of debris or p/n CCELL pg. 11-12 calcium? *For verification of diagnosis contact Hayward Technical Support 908-355-7995...
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Problem Detected LED With LED #5 With LED #6 Reason Possible Action Remove power to the AquaRite 100 for two minutes, then re-apply to reset system Verify salt level is no Internal greater than 4500 ppm Verify water temperature is...
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Problem Detected: LED #5,6,7, or 9 Problem Detected with any one of these LED’s illuminated indicates an Internal Error. Test the Salt Level Remove power from the AQR100 Step 6B Step 6A Desired Salt Concentration: 1500-4500 PPM Turn power off for 2 mins, then back on Remove power to the AQR100 for two minutes.
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Problem Detected: LED #5,6,7, or 9 Problem Detected with any one of these LED’s illuminated indicates an Internal Error. Verify water temperature is Verify moving water fully covers within range cell plates Step 6C Step 6D Desired Water Temperature is between 65°F 104°F If water temperature is NOT within the proper range,...
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Is water temperature Did error clear? below 104°F? Clean filter or Does moving Wait until water clear plumbing Did error clear? temperature falls water fully cover below 104°F obstruction Cell Plates? *For verification of diagnosis contact Hayward Technical Support 908-355-7995...
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Reason Possible Action Remove power to the AquaRite 100 for two Remove power to the AquaRite 100 for two (2) minutes and then re-apply to reset system minutes and then re-apply to reset system Turn on Super Chlorinate briefly then go back to...
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Problem Detected: LED #8 These lights illuminated together indicate there is no current to the Cell. Super Chlorinate Remove power from the AQR100 Step 7B Step 7A Turn power off for 2 mins, then back on Remove power to the AQR100 for two minutes. Press Super Chlorinate button to force generating cycle Re-apply power to reset the system.
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Clear Cell of any obstructions. Center (p/n GLXAQR100CTL). If problem persists, continue to step 7D. *Make sure cell cable is secure and free of damage. If damage is found or cord does not fit securely onto cell contact Hayward Technical Support 908-355-7995...
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Re-apply power to reset the system. If error does not Center (p/n GLXAQR100CTL). clear continue to step 8B. *Make sure cell cable is secure and free of damage. If damage is found or cord does not fit securely onto cell contact Hayward Technical Support 908-355-7995...
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Is Cell Cable Center for 2 mins then Did error clear? secure and free re-apply of damage? GLXAQR100CTL Is Cell Cable Replace Cell Did error clear? secure and free p/n CCELL of damage? *For verification of diagnosis contact Hayward Technical Support 908-355-7995...
Salt Dilution Formula To calculate how much water will need to be removed from a pool, with too much salt, follow the formula provided below (Proportional Method): Part I Part 1: Take the average depth of the pool in inches and multiply that by 3200 (or desired salt level within 1500-4500ppm).
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Replacement Part Numbers Replacement Part Number Description CCELL Replacement Cell Only GLXAQR100CCABLE Cell Cable GLXAQR100PCORD Power Cord GLXAQR100CTL AQR 100 Control Center Only GLXAQR100DOOR Door Flap for Display GLXAQR100PCB Main PCB GLXAQR100VESNUT Vessel/ Cell Nut GLXAQR100XFMR Transformer SP3200UNKIT Vessel Unions Kit...
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 Product Family 3A0112 = 3A0112- 123456 3A0112 = Year of Manufacture Month of Manufacture 3A0112...
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Do you have a question about the AquaRite 100 and is the answer not in the manual?
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No LED lights on my AQR100. Manual states at least one should always be on. contacted supplier who says "no light is not a problem", which advise is correct. water is circulating, pool temp is just below 70.
If no LED lights are on your Hayward AQR100, possible reasons include:
1. No power is reaching the unit.
2. The power supply is faulty.
3. The PCB (GLXAQR100PCB) may be damaged and needs replacement.
Check that the unit is connected to a working power source. If power is confirmed and LEDs remain off, replace the PCB.
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