092746 RevB CAT 2000 ® Automated Controller Owner’s Manual Contents Introduction..........3 Installation..........5 Pool Chemistry........9 Configuration..........9 Display Functions........17 System Maintenance......20 Troubleshooting........21 Warranty..........26 W3CATPP2000 Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207 Phone (908)-355-7995 www.hayward.com USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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WARNING: Always read and become familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and safe handling instructions for all chemicals used with the controller. • Caution: The automatic controller should not be installed where it is accessible to the public. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Never operate a water chemistry controller without a flow sensor, power interlock, or other means of ensuring that chemicals will not be fed without proper filtration system recirculation. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
(chlorine, bromine, ozone, etc.) and bacteriological water quality rather than an expression of chemical residual levels. The CAT 2000 controller is preset from the factory to maintain ORP at 650 millivolts. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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What You Will Need: The following tools are recommended for installation: Drill (Cordless preferred) 7/16” Drill Bit 1/4” NPT (National Pipe Tapered) Tap Masonry Drill Bit & Anchors (if required) 13/16” Wrench or Channel-Lock Pliers. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
10. If new or additional chemical feeders are to be used with the controller, install according to manufacturers instructions at this time. 11. Connect chemical feeders to the controller as labeled. 12. Check all electrical and mechanical connections. Resume filtration system operation and check for any leaks. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Typical CAT 2000 Installation Diagram With Flowcell USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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13. Carefully route sensor cables to the controller unit, and connect the sensor cables to the controller unit as labeled. NOTE: Sensor cables are constructed from a specialized coaxial material - never cut or splice sensor cables. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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15. Connect chemical feeders to the controller unit as labeled. 16. Resume operation of the filtration system and check for leaks. Typical CAT 2000 Installation Diagram With Bypass Line USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
If the sanitizer used at your facility causes the pH to decrease you must select base feed mode. To switch the controller between acid feed and base feed modes, perform the following steps: USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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The controller will automatically return to the normal operating mode after twenty sec- onds, storing any changes. The ORP setpoint should be changed as needed to maintain sanitizer residuals in conformance with Health Department standards. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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This feature is highly valuable in maintaining precise control of water chemistry in most applications, but should be disabled for use with salt chlorine systems. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Flo (Enhanced No-Flow Alarm) The no-flow alarm displays the prompt on the LED displays, in addition to activating both channel Alarm indicators and sounding an audible alarm. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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OFF: The pH feed and ORP feed decisions are independent of each other. This is the default selection. On: The pH Priority feature is enabled. Inhibits the ORP feed output when the pH High Alarm is triggered. ORP feed will resume when pH High Alarm stops. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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7.0: Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a value between 6.0 and 9.0 pH. The value must be less than the pH alarm high value. The default value is 7.0 pH. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Off: The ORP feed output will remain on for an unlimited amount of time. 15: 15 Minutes. 30: 30 Minutes. 60: 60 Minutes (1 Hour). 120: 120 Minutes (2 Hours). 180: 180 Minutes (3 Hours). 240: 240 Minutes (4 Hours) - default USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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This is the default setting. When all desired settings have been entered, press the Hidden Button or wait 30 seconds and the controller will return to default operating mode. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
This green LED is illuminated whenever the controller is in the pH calibration mode. Calibration of the pH display is allowed only when this LED is illuminated. pH Automatic Control Indicator (#6) This green LED is illuminated when pH is under automated control. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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This green LED is illuminated when ORP is under automated control. ORP Manual Off Indicator (#14) This red LED is illuminated when ORP feeding is manually disabled. ORP Manual On Indicator (#15) This green LED is illuminated when pH feeding is manually activated. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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ORP OUT OF RANGE ALARM DIGITAL DISPLAY ORP INDICATOR/SETPOINT GREEN LED ORP SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT MODE INDICATOR GREEN LED AUTOMATIC ORP CONTROL INDICATOR RED LED ORP FEED MANUALLY DISABLED GREEN LED ORP FEED MANUALLY ACTIVATED USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
If properly cleaned sensors provide unstable readings or require excessive calibration, the pair of sensors should be replaced. For optimum controller performance, replace with genuine CAT Professional Series sensors PRO15-2 and PRO25-2. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
Ensure that sensors and power cables are properly connected to their respective connectors on the controller unit. Check chemical feeders for proper operation. Ensure that flow sensor is properly installed and connected. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Check concentration of sanitizer or pH chemical. pH or ORP feeding does not reach the setpoint. Ensure that each chemical feeder is properly sized. Check concentration of sanitizer or pH chemical. Check chemical feeders and injection points for proper operation. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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& ORP Sensors: Casing Material Molded ABS Junction Type Teflon Reference Wet End ½” NPT Connector Shielded BNC Sensor Output Signal Requirements: 0-14 pH 0-1000mV ORP Power Input: 120/240 VAC, 10 AMP, 50/60 Hz USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
After obtaining a Return Merchandise Authorization number, any warranty claims should be directed to the following address: Hayward Commercial Pool Products 10101 Molecular Drive Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850 (USA) 800-657-2287 301-838-4001 USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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the orp while on manual continues to switch to auto after some time and stops feeding, never gets to set point