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092572 RevA
Aqua Rite Pro
Electronic Chlorine Generator
Owner's Manual
Contents
Operation..............................2
Installation.......................14
Troubleshooting..................20
Warranty..............................22
AQR9-PRO
AQR9-PRO-SD
Hayward Pool Products
620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207
www.hayward.com
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  • Page 1 092572 RevA Aqua Rite Pro Electronic Chlorine Generator Owner's Manual Contents Operation......2 Installation.......14 Troubleshooting....20 Warranty......22 AQR9-PRO AQR9-PRO-SD Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207 www.hayward.com USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 2 5 feet (1.5 m) tying the unit to the local bonding grid. • Use Copper Conductors Only • Disconnect all AC power during installation. • A green colored terminal marked “ 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 supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment. • All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains, or other similar hardware within 3 meters of the pool, spa or hot tub shall be bonded to the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada. • NOTICE TO USERS: This control product is to be used only in accordance with the directions of this label. It is an offense under the Pest Control Products Act to use a control product under unsafe conditions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...

  • Page 3: Operation

    Note that the installation and mounting requirements are the same for all models. The AquaRite Pro can be used with the Hayward AQL-CHEM (included with AQR9-PRO-SD) to pro- vide a fully integrated chemistry solution for your pool. With the AQL-CHEM installed, the AquaRite Pro senses the pool's ORP and pH levels and automatically generates the correct amount of chlorine to keep your pool properly sanitized. The AquaRite Pro can also control pH by introducing acid or CO into the pool using an AQL-CHEM2 (120V), AQL-CHEM2-240 (240V) or other dispens- ing device requiring 120VAC or 240VAC on/off control. The AquaRite Pro and AQL-CHEM products offer the user a complete automated system controlling both sanitization and pH balance. NOTE: Hayward does not recommend using the AquaRite Pro to generate bromine. 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 instal- lation specialist should be consulted regarding 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 re- gions 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.
  • Page 4 Ai from your measurements. Insert values of pH, Ti, Ci and Ai into the above equation. If Si equals .2 or more, scaling and staining may occur. If Si equals -.2 or less corrosion or irritation may occur. CORROSIVE SCALING USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 5 Average Depth x 893 The ideal salt level is between 2700-3400 ppm (parts per million) with 3200 ppm being optimal. If the level is low, determine the number of gallons in the pool and add salt according to the chart on page 5. A low salt level will reduce the efficiency of the AquaRite Pro and result in low chlorine pro- duction. A high salt level can cause the AquaRite Pro to shutdown and may begin to give a salty taste to your pool (generally, the salt will begin to be tasted at a level of about 3500-4000 ppm). The salt in your pool/spa is constantly recycled and the loss of salt throughout the swimming season should be small. This loss is due primarily to the addition 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) salt that is greater than 99% pure. This is common food quality or water softener salt and is usually available in 40-80 lb. bags labeled "Coarse Solar Salt". It is also acceptable to use water conditioning salt pellets, however, it will take longer for them to dissolve. Do not use rock salt, salt with yellow prussiate of soda, salt with anti-caking additives, or iodized salt. How to Add or Remove Salt For new plaster pools, wait 10-14 days before adding salt to allow the plaster to cure. Turn the cir- culating pump on and add salt directly into the pool. Brush the salt around to speed up the dissolving process--do not allow salt to pile up on the bottom of the pool. Run the filter pump for 24 hours with the suction coming from the main drain (use pool vac if there is no main drain) to allow the salt to evenly disperse throughout the pool. The salt display may take 24 hours to respond to the change in salt concentration. The only way to lower the salt concentration is to partially drain the pool and refill with fresh water. For outdoor pools, always check stabilizer (cyanuric acid), when checking salt. These levels will most likely decline together. Use the chart on page 6 to determine how much stabilizer must be added to raise the level to 40 ppm. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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  • Page 8 STOP: When in STOP mode, the AquaRite Pro is prevented from energizing the electrolytic cell. In this position there is no chlorine generation. NOTE: To service any of the pool equipment or the AquaRite Pro, the power must be turned off at the circuit breaker. SUPER CHLORINATE: (if optional AQL-CHEM sensing is NOT used) 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, SUPER CHLORINATE should be selected. This electronically “super chlorinates” (shocks) the water for a user selectable period of 1-96 hours (filter pump must be on during this time) or until the power has been turned off, whichever comes first. The AquaRite Pro will automatically revert back to the previous desired output % set- ting at the end of the super chlorinate period. INFO: Push the INFO button to enter the Information Menu (see Information Menu). SETTINGS: Push the SETTINGS button to enter the Settings Menu (see Settings Menu). CURSORS (+, -, <, >): Use these buttons to scroll through submenus, make selections and adjust values. Indicator LED's RUN/STOP: When illuminated, the AquaRite Pro is in automatic mode and will produce chlorine based on the desired output % or ORP setting (when AQL-CHEM is used). When the LED is off, the AquaRite Pro has been manually turned off. It will not produce chlorine until RUN has been selected. SUPER CHLORINATE: When illuminated, the Super Chlorinate feature is active. CHECK SYSTEM: When Check System is illuminated, an error has occurred that requires atten- tion. Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for possible errors and solutions. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 9 +23.45 Set Day and Time +6.75A Wednesday 10:37P 84°F 3200PPM Move to previous/next menu item +/- 23.45V is the voltage applied to the chlorinator cell +/-6.75A is the current (amps) through the cell 84ºF is the water temperature at the cell 3200PPM is the “instant” salt level at this time For the chlorinator to be operating, several conditions must exist: the filter pump must be running, the flow switch must be detecting flow, the chlorinator setting must be set greater than 0%, the water temperature at the cell must be between 50ºF and 140ºF, and the salt level must be within the operating range. If any of these conditions are not met, the chlorinator diagnostic display will tell you the reason. It’s possible to have more than one reason, in which case after you rectify what was displayed the first time, a second display will appear. If the current (amps) display is 0.00A, then the chlorinator is operating normally but is in the off part of its normal operating cycle. Simply press either the “+” or “-“ key to start a new cycle. The AquaRite Pro periodically reverses the polarity of the voltage applied to the cell in order to automatically clean off any calcium deposits that may have built up on the cell. It is important that you check the chlorinator operation in both polarities. To do this, press either the “+” or “-“ buttons and the chlorinator will turn off, wait for 15 seconds and then turn on in the opposite polarity. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 10 Move to previous/next menu item Chemistry Sense No function Software r1.28 Move to previous/next menu item Available displays depend on configuration. These displays show the software revisions of various components. Press to reset Inspect Cell Move to previous/next menu item hold + to reset For optimum operation, you will need to inspect the AquaRite Pro chlorinator cell approximately every 3 months and clean the cell if necessary. The AquaRite Pro will automatically remind you and display “Inspect Cell, hold + to reset” as part of the rotating Information Menu. Clean the cell and then press the “+” button during the “Inspect Cell” display to reset the timer. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 11 Push to access Chemistry Config. Wizard Chemistry Config. Wizard + to enter Move to previous/next menu item Toggle between Enabled and Disabled (default) Sensing System Enabled Move to next menu item Requires use of the optional AQL-CHEM Sensing Kit. Following the steps of the Chemis- try Config. Wizard will set up the AQL-CHEM to sense ORP and pH levels. The AquaRite Pro will generate the correct amount of chlorine to properly sanitize the pool based on the AQL-CHEM sensing function. Refer to the AQL-CHEM manual for more detailed information. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 12 Push to access Clean Probe Wizard Clean Probe Wizard + to enter Move to previous/next menu item Use this Wizard to clean the optional AQL-CHEM’s ORP and pH probes. The probes must be clean and free from oil, chemical deposits and contamination to func- tion properly. Slow response, increased need to calibrate, and inconsistent readings are indications that the probes need to be cleaned (see AQL-CHEM manual). Toggle between Metric and English Units Move to previous/next menu item Metric The AquaRite Pro can display temperature and units in Metric (ºC and g/L) or English (ºF and PPM). Make the desired selection here. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 13 Move to previous/next menu item (config. not reset) Config. reset Move to previous/next settings menu item Confirmed Use this function to erase all previous system configuration and reset all configura- tion parameters back to the factory default values. This function is NOT reversible- -be careful Operation Assuming that the water chemical levels are in the recommended range, there are three fac- tors that you can control which directly contribute to the amount of chlorine the AquaRite Pro will generate: filter run time each day (hours) 2. the desired output % setting or ORP setting (when using AQL-CHEM) the amount of salt in the pool The filter pump timer should be set so that entire volume of pool water passes through the filter each day. For pools with high chlorine demand, the timer may have to be set longer to generate enough chlorine. If AQL-CHEM sensing is NOT used: To find the optimum desired output % setting, start at approximately 50%. Test the chlorine level every few days and adjust the setting up or down accordingly. It usually takes 2-3 adjustments to find the ideal setting for your pool/spa and after that, it should only take minor, infrequent adjustments. Because the chlorine demand of the pool increases with temperature, most people find they have to adjust the desired output up at the peak of the summer and down during the colder periods. NOTE: After the ideal setting has been found, you may need to raise the setting when the pool water temperature increases significantly, when there is higher than normal bather load or when your chlorinator cell ages. You may need to lower the setting when the pool water temperature decreases significantly or there are long periods of inactivity. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 14 The AquaRite Pro electrolytic cell has a self cleaning feature incorporated into the electronic con- trol’s logic. In most cases this self cleaning action will keep the cell working at optimum efficiency. In areas where water is hard (high mineral content) and in pools where the water chemistry has been allowed to get "out of balance", the cell may require periodic cleaning. Servicing and Cleaning the AquaRite Pro Cell Turn off power to the AquaRite Pro before removing the electrolytic cell. Once removed, look inside the cell and inspect for scale formation (light colored crusty or flaky deposits) on the plates and for any debris which has passed through the filter and caught on the plates. If no deposits are visible, reinstall. If deposits are seen, use a high pressure garden hose and try to flush the scale off. If this is not successful, use a plastic or wood tool (do not use metal as this will scratch the coating off the plates) and scrape deposits off of 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 may to have to periodically clean the cell. The simplest way to avoid this is to bring the pool chemistry to the recommended levels as specified. Mild Acid Washing: Use only in severe cases where flushing and scraping will not remove the majority of deposits. To acid wash, turn off power to AquaRite Pro. Remove cell from piping. In a clean plastic container, mix a 4:1 solution of water to muriatic acid (one gallon of water to one quart of muriatic acid). ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER - NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and appropriate eye protection. The level of the solution in the container should just reach the top of the cell so that the wire har- ness compartment is NOT submerged. It may be helpful to coil the wiring before immersing the cell. The cell should soak for a few minutes and then rinse with a high pressure garden hose. If any deposits are still visible, repeat soaking and rinsing. Replace cell and inspect again periodically. Winterizing The AquaRite Pro electrolytic cell and flow detection switch will be damaged by freezing water just as your pool plumbing would. In areas of the country which experience severe or extended periods of freezing temperatures, be sure to drain all water from the pump, filter, and supply and return lines before any freezing conditions occur. The electronic control is capable of withstanding any winter weather and should not be removed. Spring Start-up DO NOT turn the AquaRite Pro on, until the pool water chemistry has been brought to the proper levels. This information can be found on page 3. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Installation must be performed in accordance with Local and NEC codes. Aqua Rite Pro 120/240 VAC POWER FROM FROM POOL POOL Preparing Pool/Spa Water Refer to page 3 for recommended chemical levels. The pool's chemistry must be balanced BE- FORE activating the AquaRite Pro. NOTE: If the pool does not have new water, add 1 quart (1 liter) of metal remover and 1 quart (1 liter) of non-copper based algaecide to the pool, per manufac- turer's instructions. This ensures a quick, troublefree transfer to the AquaRite Pro system. Mounting the AquaRite Pro Control The AquaRite Pro is contained in a raintight enclosure that is suitable for outdoor mounting. The control must be mounted a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 meters) horizontal distance (or more, if local codes require) from the pool/spa. The control is designed to mount horizontally on a flat surface with the knockouts facing down- ward. Because the enclosure also acts as a heat sink (disperses heat from inside the box), it is important not to block the four sides of the control. Do not mount AquaRite Pro inside a panel or tight enclosed area. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 16 If an AQL-CHEM kit will be used, take into consideration the space necessary for mounting the unit as well as running the plumbing lines from the AQL-CHEM's probe cell to the pool plumbing. Refer to the AQL-CHEM manual for specific mounting instructions. Plumbing Ensure that the AquaRite Pro installation does not constitute a cross connection with the local potable water supply. Consult local plumbing codes. The AquaRite Pro is packaged with a TurboCell, flow switch and cell unions. The flow switch and cell should be plumbed in the return line to the pool/spa. The preferred installation is after (downstream) all the pool equipment (filter, heater, solar, etc.). The electrolytic cell and flow switch tee fitting are designed to be plumbed into 2" (51mm) PVC pipe. Adapters (not included) can be used for systems with 1½" (38 mm) plumbing. For proper plumbing, refer to the overview diagram on page 14. Alternate configurations #1 shows the flow switch can also be in front of the cell. Configurations #2 and #3 allow for chlorina- tion of both the pool and spa during spa spillover operation, but prevent overchlorination of the spa during "spa only" operation. Never use configuration #4. 12” Flow Switch Flow Switch after Cell before Cell 12” USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 17 RITE Pro SUBPANEL LOAD LINE GROUND BONDING IMPORTANT: MOVE JUMPERS PUMP TO POSITIONS SHOWN BONDING LOOP Note: Wire the pump directly to the timeclock--do not use the Aqua Rite Pro as a junction box. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 18 Cutout for cell cable Bottom of Aqua Rite Pro Enclosure Bonding lug to pool Second bonding lug for bonding system Canadian models only Electrolytic Cell and Flow Switch The electrolytic cell and flow switch cables are terminated with connectors which plug into the AquaRite Pro for easy attachment and removal. The door of the AquaRite Pro must be open and the front panel removed to access the cell cable and flow switch connectors. Route the flow switch cable through one of the knockouts. A cutout in the enclosure is provided for the cell cable. The diagram below shows the location of these connections. Flow Switch Connector Cell Connector USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 19 For Secondary(s) For Primary (Factory Default) Additional Aqua Rite(s) (if required) Aqua Rite Aqua Rite Aqua Rite (Secondary) (Primary) NOTE: Primary/Secondary jumper is located underneath small circuit board. green Aqua Rite yellow Aqua Rite black USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 20 240 VAC to AQL-CHEM2-240 Pigtail or 240VAC pH Dispensing Device 120VAC pH Dispensing Device For 120VAC operation position connectors as shown WHITE BLACK Ground 120 VAC to AQL-CHEM2 Pigtail or 120VAC pH Dispensing Device USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    • No Cell Power -- If no chlorinator cell power is detected on the printed circuit board. • Check Flow Switch -- If the flow switch input is invalid. • Cell Power Error -- If a chlorinator cell power error is detected on the printed circuit board. • Cell Missing -- If the chlorinator is enabled but no cell is detected. • CSM Comm Error: -- If Chemistry Sensing is enabled and the Chemistry Sense Module (CSM) is not responding. • pH Probe Error -- If the CSM indicates that there is a problem with the pH probe. • pH Low - Check Feeder -- If a pH level of 6.9 or less is detected, check the feeder for proper operation • pH High - Check Feeder -- If a pH level of 8.1 or higher is detected, check the chemical supply and the feeder for proper operation USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 22 • pH Calibration Error -- When using the pH Calibration Wizard and the entered test result was different from the measured pH level by ± 1.0 or more. The pH probe may need to be cleaned or replaced. • ORP Probe Error -- If the CSM indicates that there is a problem with the ORP probe. • ORP Low - Check Chlor -- If an ORP level of 350mV or less is detected. Check the chlorina- tor for proper operation. • ORP High - Check Chlor -- If an ORP level of 950mV or higher is detected. Check the chlorinator for proper operation. • ORP High - Chlor Off -- If an ORP level of 950mV or higher is detected and the chlorine feed mode is ORP Auto Sensing, the chlorinator has been turned off. Check the chlorinator for proper operation. • ORP Timeout -Chlor Off -- If the unit has been chlorinating for more than the selected sani- tizer timeout without reaching the desired level, the chlorinator has been turned off. Press the “+” button to reset the alarm and resume chlorination. • Ambient Sensor -- If the internal (ambient) sensor is either open or short circuit. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: 1. Material supplied or workmanship performed by others in process of installation. 2. Damage resulting from improper installation including installation on pools larger than the product rating. 3. Problems resulting from failure to install, operate or maintain the product(s) in accordance with the recommendations contained in the owners manual(s). 4. Problems resulting from failure to maintain pool water chemistry in accordance with the recommenda- tions in the owners manual(s). 5. Problems resulting from tampering, accident, abuse, negligence, unauthorized repairs or alternations, fire, flood, lightning, freezing, external water, degradation of natural stone used in or immediately adjacent to a pool or spa, war or acts of God. 6. Use of a non-genuine Hayward replacement salt chlorination cell on any Hayward automation or chlorination product will void the warranty for that product. The express limited warranty above constitutes the entire warranty of Hayward Pool Products with respect to its products and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of merchant- ability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Hayward Pool products be responsible for any consequential, special or incidental damages of any nature. Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 24 200 - 400 ppm Add calcium to increase. Drain and add water to decrease. Electrolytic Cell inspect & clean Refer to section in manual. For further information or consumer technical support, visit our website at www.hayward.com Hayward is a registered trademark and AquaRite, Pro Logic and Aqua Logic are trademarks of Hayward Industries, Inc. © 2013 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. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...

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