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Warren Grantham
April 14, 2025
How can you turn filter on manually
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Mr. Anderson
April 15, 2025
To manually turn on the filter pump with the Hayward OmniPL Retrofit Kit, use the local touchscreen terminal. From the Home Screen, you can access and control all equipment, including manually turning the filter pump on or off.
3 meters of the pool, spa or hot tub shall be bonded to the equipment ground- ing bus with copper conductors not smaller than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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WARNING – Failure to remove pressure test plugs and/or plugs used in winterization of the pool/spa from suction outlets can result in an increased potential for suction entrap- ment as described above. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged wiring immediately. Locate conduit to prevent abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment. Do NOT ground to a gas supply line. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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A permanently-installed pool is constructed in or on the ground in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage. A storable pool can be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
This manual assumes that the OmniPL has been installed and configured according to the Installa- tion Manual and is using the latest firmware version available from Hayward. The OmniPL can now be programmed with user desired settings such as schedules, themes, and favorites. This manual will also explain how to manually turn pool equipment on/off, program settings for specific equip- ment, view pool equipment status and conditions, and more.
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Simple Mode functions, refer to the “Favorites” section in this manual as well as page 39. The MSP ID number is needed when entering and exiting Simple Mode. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
Note that some default buttons will appear on the Favorites Screen. These buttons are related to your initial configuration settings and are automatically created. In addition, custom “Favorite” but- tons can also be added. The OmniPL supports up to 50 Favorites for quick easy access to commonly used functions. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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OmniPL was configured using the Configuration Wizard. If equipment is missing or does not belong in the Body of Water Features Screen, you may have to go back to the Configuration Wizard and correct the configuration of that equipment. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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1 / 2 Touching the pump button brings you to the pump control alarm light row screen. HIGH CUSTOM heat/cool cleaner uclights chlorinator POOL POOL vsp pump features Pool Features Screen Pump Control Screen USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Set Pump Speed - Select this button to change the pump speed for the schedule. POOL Select Field- Touch Hours, vsp pump Minutes or AM/PM to edit. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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To edit a schedule, touch the schedule as shown below. You’ll be brought back to the screen which will allow you to set times, speed and frequency. start 10:00 am end 7:00 pm start / end all week 10:00 am / 7:00 pm repeat speed POOL POOL vsp pump vsp pump USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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If the equipment is off, the countdown timer will turn it on for the duration/speed that has been set. Setting a countdown timer is shown on the following page. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Auto Mode - Auto Mode is enabled if the Heating on/off switch and the Cooling on/off switch are both ON. In Auto Mode, the equipment will turn on to heat the pool/spa water when the pool/spa water temperature is too low, AND to cool the pool/spa water when the USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Also, the circle in the corner of each heater/chiller indicates the running status solar heat pump of that equipment. When the circle icon is grayed out, the equipment is idle. When in motion, it is POOL actively heating/cooling. heat/cool USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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A sample screen is shown below. For schedules, refer to the previous examples in this manual. 1 / 2 3200 ppm average alarm light row heat/cool cleaner uclights chlorinator POOL POOL chlorinator features USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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If an HL-CHEM is used and ORP is enabled, the adjustment will be displayed in “mV”. If using an HL-CHEM - The Hayward HL-CHEM Sense and Dispense accessory continuously tests the pool’s sanitization and pH levels allowing the OmniPL to automatically generate the correct amount of chlorine and dispense the proper amount of pH reducer.
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3 months or after cleaning your filter. The OmniPL will remind you to do this by displaying a message to clean and inspect the cell after approximately 500 hours of operation. You can restart the timer by touching this button. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Dispense If using an HL-CHEM: The Hayward HL-CHEM Sense and Dispense accessory continuously tests the pool’s sanitization and pH levels allowing the OmniPL to automatically generate the correct amount of chlorine and dispense the proper amount of pH reducer. Refer to the information below as well as the HL-CHEM manual for configuration and operation instructions.
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Manual). The OmniPL will test your lights during configuration to confirm that they support OmniPL Direct mode. If so, the ColorLogic Control Screen will display a Settings icon rather than a Synchronize button, which allows both Speed and Brightness control shown on the diagram below. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Screen shown below. You can also set pump speed if a twospeed or variable speed pump has been configured to be used with the cleaner. These functions have been illustrated previously in this manual. 1 / 2 jets deck lights heat/cool cleaner uclights chlorinator POOL POOL features cleaner Cleaners Control Screen USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Create and edit schedules as shown on page 10. 2 / 2 jets deck lights music music schedule heat/cool cleaner uclights chlorinator spillover POOL POOL features schedule Schedule Control Screen USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
Body of Water is being displayed. Favorites are also used to control equipment that has been configured for the “Backyard”. Favorites offer quick easy access to frequently used functions and most Favorites can be added to Simple Mode (page 39). USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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71º F ALARM daylight heat/cool Home Screen Deleting Alarms For Alarms that can be manually deleted, follow the procedure below. alarm list Alarm AUTO CS&D pH High level AUTO CHLOR Low Salt pH Timeout ALARM USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Controls Screen section of this manual. For Features, Lights and Heaters you can display the equip- ment based on a particular Body of Water or from all Bodies of Water as shown below. º º alarm themes alarm lights 71º F 71º F daylight features daylight favorites USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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If a Spa Side remote control pear on the Home Screen. is configured, you’ll have the jets deck lights option to assign the Favorite to one of its buttons. MANAGE favorites USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Screen, from left to right. The default Favorites can not be moved. To move Favorites, follow the procedure below. heat/cool uclights music chlorinator MANAGE favorites music heater uclights chlorinator MANAGE favorites heater music uclights chlorinator MANAGE favorites heat/cool uclights chlorinator music MANAGE favorites USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Indicates that item has been added to Simple Mode heat/cool spillover uclights music MANAGE favorites heater music uclights spillover MANAGE favorites heater music uclights spillover MANAGE favorites heat/cool lights spillover music MANAGE favorites USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Themes, the OmniPL takes a“snapshot” of the system state/settings. This snapshot is saved as a Theme. Refer to the following diagrams and information for creating and running Themes. º alarm themes pool party MANAGE 71º F heat/cool daylight themes Manage Themes Screen USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Yes to No. If Yes, you’ll be allowed to set a run time for the Theme. The Theme will be allowed to run for this amount of time only, then automati- pool party cally shut off. MANAGE themes USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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MANAGE themes pool party cozy spa MANAGE themes º alarm themes 71º F heat/cool daylight USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
Theme. System Info System Info will show the Hayward Unique Address (HUA) and version for all smart components (components that communicate with the Omni). This may be needed by Hayward Technical Service when troubleshooting or diagnosing system issues.
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RPM or %. Dispensing On time display. F º 100% Display Settings - Set display ºF/ºC - Toggles between ºF idle duration and default on and ºC. settings. Display Brightness - Set DISPLAY settings display brightness. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Data Log (requires Thumb Drive, page 31) Use this feature if instructed by Hayward Technical Service. The data log shows a log of daily op- eration and can help Hayward Technical Service diagnose or troubleshoot problems. The Data Log options are: Clear Log File - this will delete all data in the log file.
Service Mode Because most functions in Service Mode require a qualified service professional, a brief overview is shown below. You may be asked by Hayward Technical Service to access some of these functions to provide information or help diagnose an issue.
SC upload files - This option can be used to upload files to Hayward Technical Service for evaluation and troubleshooting. Web Server - This is for internal use only. Boot Image - A copy of the unit’s operating system is kept on internal storage in case of file corruption.
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2. Using an ordinary web browser, go to www.hayward.com/firmware and compare the latest avail- able version on the web to the current firmware version. If the firmware version on the web is greater (number is larger) than your current version, upgrade your OmniPL’s firmware.
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SERVICE MODE Firmware main screen Select “MSP” and touch the Save button. select device select device component current version component current version 0-0-0-0 R4.0.0 0-0-0-0 R4.0.0 1-65-0-2a-a6 R3.2.0 1-65-0-2a-a6 R3.2.0 COMPONENT selection COMPONENT selection USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Installing a new language is the same procedure as upgrading firmware from USB. You can find OmniPL language files at www.hayward.com. To install a new language, follow the steps under “Up- grade from USB” on page 37. At step 10, select a language file instead of a firmware file. Proceed with the remaining steps.
To enter Simple Mode, go to the Home Screen and follow the procedure below. Entering and exiting Simple Mode will require your OmniPL’s MSP ID number. This number is used as a password. To find your unit’s MSP ID, refer to page 41. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Exit Simple Mode To exit Simple Mode, follow the procedure below. **** ENTER password service features standard shut down mode mode heat/cool music lights spillover jets cleaner deck lights Twilight Gemstone Mardi Gras USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
OmniPL at any time from your browser by logging into your account at haywardomnilogic.com. For mobile devices, an application must be downloaded from your device’s app store. Go to www.hay- ward.com for more information on the availability and function of mobile apps. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
(3) years. Hayward also warrants its Aqua Trol chlorination products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year.
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How can you turn filter on manually
To manually turn on the filter pump with the Hayward OmniPL Retrofit Kit, use the local touchscreen terminal. From the Home Screen, you can access and control all equipment, including manually turning the filter pump on or off.
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