Hayward AquaTrol User manual

AquaTrol®
Rev. 1.45
Troubleshooting
Guide
Turbo Cell
&
Control
Electronics
Copyright 2015 Hayward Industries Inc.

Table of Contents
Important safety
instructions Pg. 1
Display Only, Lights Only or Neither
Pg. 12-15
Switching from Metric to US
Standard Pg. 2
Low/High Cell Temperature
Pg. 16
Changing the Default
Reading Pg. 3
Cell
Cleaning instructions Pg. 17-19
Check Salt/Inspect
Cell LED flashing or ON Pg. 4-5
Pump not
turning on Pg. 20-22
How to Reset Average
Salt Level Pg. 6
Troubleshooting flow charts
Pg. 23-28
Adjusting Chlorine Output
Pg. 7
Salt Chart
Pg. 29
High Salt LED
ON
Pg. 8-9
Important
Information –Chlorine
Output and Salt
Pg. 30
No
Flow LED flashing or ON Pg. 10-11
Reading
Serial Numbers Pg. 31

Aqua Trol Diagnostics
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!
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
•Insure panel is properly grounded and bonded

Immediately the temperature reading should change to reflect
a Fahrenheit value. If it does not repeat step 2.
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If the first reading (average salt) is showing in decimal form instead of as a
number represented in thousands, then the unit has been set to ‘Metric Mode’.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
To change the unit from Metric mode to standard, start by
pressing the ‘Diagnostics’ button one time.
Once showing the temperature in Celsius, move the switch up
to ‘Super Chlorinate’ then back to auto. It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to settle back to the
default reading. The reading should now reflect a number is
thousands.
Switching from Metric to US Standard

Changing the Default Display
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
If the first reading is showing as a number followed by a ‘P’, then the default
reading has been changed to express the ‘Desired Output %’.
Continue moving the switch up to ‘Super Chlorinate’ and back
to ‘Auto’ until the unit reads ‘AL-0’.
To change the default reading back to the average salt, start by
pressing the ‘Diagnostics’ button one time.
When the unit reads ‘AL-4’ move the switch up to ‘Super
Chlorinate’ and back to ‘Auto’. It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to settle back to the default reading. The reading should now reflect the average
salt level.

The ‘Check Salt’ & ‘Inspect Cell’ LED’s will flash when the cell reports the salt
level is between 2400-2700ppm. In this condition chlorine is still being produced.
The ‘Check Salt’ & ‘Inspect Cell’ LED’s will be ON when the cell reports the salt
level is 2300ppm or less. In this condition, chlorine production is interrupted.
Test the salt level in the pool using an
independent testing method. If the salt level is
between 2700-3400ppm, go to step 1B. If salt
level is below the recommended range, add
enough salt to achieve a salt level of 3200ppm.
(Refer to Salt Chart, Page 29).
Inspect the turbo cell.
If cell looks like 4A, go to step C. If cell looks
like 4B, clean cell. (Refer to Pages 17 thru 19).
After the cell is clean go to step 1C to reset.
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NOTE: ‘Check Salt’ & ‘Inspect Cell’ LED’s may also be ON if the
control is set for the wrong Cell type or the cell is unplugged.
Step 1A Step 1B
1. Check Salt & Inspect Cell
LED flashing or ON

1. Check Salt & Inspect Cell
LED flashing or ON
With the number stable (and the negative sign still
present) move the switch to ‘Super Chlorinate’ then
back to ‘Auto’.
Starting with the average salt reading. Turn the
switch to ‘Off’, then back to ‘Auto’. Wait for the relay
to click (about 5 to 10 seconds).
Press the ‘Diagnostics’ button 5 times, this will
bring up the instant salt reading. The instant salt
reading will start as -0. It will then fluctuate. Wait
for the number to stabilize.
When the negative sign disappears, this number will
reflect the new average salt reading. If value is not
reading within 500ppm of independent test, then
replace cell. If number is reading within 500ppm of
the independent test and the ‘Inspect Cell’ LED is
flashing, add salt until level is above 2700ppm.
Step I
Step II
Step III
Step IV
Note: Resetting the average salt must be done within 60 seconds after starting the process. To ensure both polarities are
reading salt accurately (within 500ppm of the independent test), conduct this reset two times consecutively.
Step 1C
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How to Reset Average Salt Level
The Average Salt level needs to be reset for start up, when a board is replaced, when major adjustments are made to the
pool water and when a cell is replaced. Note: new boards will display a factory default of 2800ppm.
Press Diagnostics button 5 times to display the Instant Salt level.
Wait for the number to stabilize.
When the instant salt level is
stable (and the negative sign
still present), cycle slide switch
to ‘Super Chlorinate’ and back
to ‘Auto’.
To reset, move the switch to ‘Off’ and then back to ‘Auto’. Wait
for the relay to click (5 to 10 seconds).
Step I
Step II
Step III

Adjusting Chlorine Output
Desired Output % Dial 1 to 100% sets the level of cell operation in % of operating
time. Example: 50% (factory default) cell is operating and generating chlorine
50% of the total pump/filter operating time.
Note: If the chlorine level does not increase within 24 hours after increasing output, test water with
independent tests to determine current salt, stabilizer, phosphate, and nitrate levels. More information
related to chlorine production on Page 30).
Note: Output is scaled back to 20% of desired output setting at 60 ° F and output stops at 50 ° F.
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Rotate dial to the
left to lower
chlorine production.
Rotate dial to the
right to raise
chlorine production.

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2. High Salt LED ON
The ‘High Salt’ LED will be ON when the cell amperage is above the maximum limit. The ‘High Salt’ LED may also
be ON if the wrong Turbo Cell is being used. The Aqua Trol systems are designed to only work with the t-5 model.
The LCD display will read ‘HI’ when the amperage is above 6.40.
Verify salt level is 2700-3400ppm and check
with independent test to ensure accuracy.
If salt level is above the range, partially drain pool and/or spa and refill
with fresh water to achieve a salt level of 3200ppm, refer to page 9,
Step D. If the salt level is not high, verify the correct cell is being used
then reset (follow steps on page 6).
Maximum Current (Amps)
before shutdown
Unlike low salt the system does
not shut the chlorinator down
when a specific salt level is
reached. Instead the unit will
suspend chlorination when the
cell’s amperage draw exceeds a
certain value.
T
-CELL-5
6.40