Hayward AQL2-BASE-RF User manual

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Hayward Pool Products
620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207
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Wireless Base Station
Owner’s Manual
AQL2-BASE-RF
Contents
Compatibility.........................1
Installation............................1
Operation..............................2
Troubleshooting....................3
Warranty................................6
092047D RevB
for Aqua Logic and Pro Logic

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Compatibility
This product is compatible with all Pro Logic controls and with Aqua Logic controls operating soft-
ware revision r2.60 or higher. To verify the software level of your Aqua Logic control: Press the
Menu button (possibly multiple times) until “Diagnostic Menu” is displayed. Next, press the “>” or
“<“ keys (possibly multiple times) until the main and display software revision levels are displayed
(the “main” rev should be r1.10 or higher).
If the software revision level is less than r2.60 contact the Hayward Technical Service Dept. from
Monday through Friday, 8AM to 8PM Eastern at 908-355-7995 for information on upgrades.
This Base Station can communicate with the spaside remote (AQL2-SS-RF), the wireless wall
mount and tabletop remote display/keypads (AQL2-Wx-RF-PS-x, AQL2-Tx-RF-PS-x, AQL2-Tx-RF-
P-4-x) and the Aqua Pod handheld remote control (AQL2-POD).
Installation
Installation is very easy and should just take a few minutes. For most installations the Base
Station will mount directly on the ProLogic or Aqua Logic main control unit (see description and
diagram below). For some installations where the remote devices are a long distance from the
Base Station or where there are interfering walls (eg. A steel shed in the yard or a steel reinforcing
grid inside a stucco wall on the house), the Base Station may have to be mounted remotely from
the control unit in order to achieve reliable communications. Refer to the instructions and diagram
on page 2 for more information regarding remote mounting.
Direct Mounting of the Base Station
Disconnect power and then remove the panel from the Pro Logic or Aqua Logic control unit.
Remove the knock-out on the upper left side of the enclosure and mount the RF Base Station.
Secure the Base Station in place by firmly tightening the nut from inside of the enclosure. Lastly,
plug the pigtail cable into the connector labeled “Wireless Connector” on thePro Logic/ Aqua
Logic main circuit board.
Base Station
(AQL2-BASE-RF)
Tighten nut
Main PCB
Connector for
Base Station

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Remote Mounting of the Base Station
The Base Station can be mounted up to 500 feet away from the Pro Logic or Aqua Logic control
unit. This feature is helpful if the main control unit is located a long distance from the pool area
or if there are buildings that may interfere with the radio communication between the Base Sta-
tion and the remote devices.
1. Mount the Base Station on an standard, outdoor rated electrical box.
2. Cut each of the 4 wires in the Base Station “pigtail” cable and then install the connec-
tor half into the “Wireless Connector” on the main printed circuit board (PCB) in the Pro
Logic/Aqua Logic control unit.
3. Use a 4 conductor cable and splice both ends of the cable making sure that the colors
match up correctly.
Operation
Every Base Station is manufactured with a unique ID code. This allows private, secure commu-
nication with all of your remote devices while ignoring any signals transmitted by other wireless
devices including any other Pro Logic/Aqua Logic controls in the neighborhood.
IMPORTANT: Before trying to use any remote device, you must “teach” the correct ID code to the
remote device so it knows which Base Station to communicate with. Refer to the Pro Logic/Aqua
Logic Operation Manual or the manual for your remote device for “teaching” instructions.
The Base Station and remote devices are programmed with a sophisticated protocol that auto-
matically switches frequencies if other devices are interfering. In the unlikely event that it can not
find a usable frequency, it may be necessary to change channels. Refer to the Pro Logic/Aqua
Logic Operation Manual for instructions.
Cut 4 wire pigtail on base
receiver and splice in connecting cable
Standard
Electrical Box
Base Receiver
Wireless
Connector
500’
(max)

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Troubleshooting
1. Can’t find the “Teach Wireless” display: Press the “menu” button (possibly multiple
times) until “Settings Menu” is displayed. Next, press the “<“ or “>” buttons (possibly
multiple times) until “Teach Wireless” display appears. If you go through all of the
displays without ever seeing the “Teach Wireless” and you get to the point where “Set-
tings Menu” appears again, then this means that the Pro Logic/Aqua Logic control unit
is not communicating with the Base Station. Check that the 4 wire cable from the Base
Station is plugged into the “wireless connector” on the main printed circuit board (refer
to the Installation section for connection diagram). If this connector is already plugged
in (for more than 30 seconds), then call Hayward Technical Service for assistance.
2. “Teach Wireless” failed: Ensure that the remote is powered when pressing the
button. This is indicated by a single flash on the LED on the spa-side remote or a mes-
sage on the display of the in-house remotes. If the remote is powered, then the next
most likely cause is that the distance between the Base Station and the remote is too
great—try moving the remote closer to the station. Lastly, there may be other equip-
ment in the neighborhood that is using the same frequency. To see if this is the case,
go to the Settings Menu/Wireless Channel and select another channel. Note that after
you change the channel you will have to “re-teach” every wireless remote device in the
system.
3. Unreliable communication with remote devices: The most likely cause is that the
distance between the Base Station and the remote is too great—try moving the remote
closer to the station. Lastly, there may be other equipment in the neighborhood that is
using the same frequency. To see if this is the case, go to the Settings Menu/Wireless
Channel and select another channel. Note that after you change the channel you will
have to “re-teach” every wireless remote device in the system.
4. No communication with remote controls: Try the “Teach Wireless” procedure to
ensure that the remote knows the ID code of the Base Station and also what channel to
communicate on. If this procedure is not successful, then refer to the “Teach Wireless”
failed section above.

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FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hayward could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The term “IC” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.

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LIMITEDWARRANTY (effective 03/01/12) Hayward warrants its Pro Logic,OnCommand and E-Command
pool automation products as well as its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Plus and SwimPure chlorination
products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period
of three (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. These warran-
ties are applicable from the initial date of purchase on private residential swimming pools in the US and
Canada. Installations of product for use on commercial pools in the US and Canada is covered for a
period of one (1) year for defects in materials and workmanship. Hayward warrants all accessories and
replacement parts for the above-identified pool automation and chlorination products for a period of one
(1) year. Accessories also include remotes, actuators, base stations, temperature sensors, flow switches
and chemistry probes. Each of these warranties is not transferable and applies only to the original owner.
Hayward shall not be responsible for cartage, removal, repair or installation labor or any other such costs
incurred in obtaining warranty replacements or repair.
Proof of purchase is required for warranty service. If written proof of purchase is not provided, the
manufacturing date code will be the sole determinant of the date of installation of the product. To obtain
warranty service or repair, please contact the place of purchase or the nearest Hayward authorized war-
ranty service center. For more information on authorized service centers please contact the Hayward
Technical Service Support Center (61 Whitecap Road, North Kingstown RI, 02852) or visit the Hayward
web site at www.hayward.com.
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
merchantability 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
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