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Pro LogicPro Logic

Pro Logic

Installation and Operation

Manual

AQL-CHEM-3-120

AQL-CHEM-3-240

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Work less, play more

with chemistry automation.

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LIMITEDWARRANTY(effective04/01/09)Hayward/GoldlinewarrantsitsProLogic

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/

Goldline 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 warranties are applicable from the initial date of installation on private residen-

tial swimming pools in the US and Canada.

Hayward/Goldline warrants all the above-identified pool automation and chlorination

products installed on commercial swimming pools and on swimming pools outside of

theUS and Canada fora period of one(1)year. Likewise, Hayward/Goldlinewarrants

all accessories and replacement parts for the above-identified pool automation and

chlorination products for a period of one (1) year. Each of these warranties is not

transferable and applies only to the original owner.

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/Goldline authorized warranty service cen-

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Goldline Technical Service Support Center (61 Whitecap Road, North Kingstown RI,

02852) or visit the Goldline web site at www.goldlinecontrols.com or the Hayward

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WARRANTYEXCLUSIONS:

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 poolwaterchemistry in accordance with

the recommendations in the owners manual(s).

5. Problems resulting from tampering, accident, abuse, negligence, unauthorized re-

pairsoralterations,fire,flood,lightning,freezing, external water,degradationofnatu-

ral stone used in or immediately adjacent to a pool or spa, war or acts of God.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Danger - tank will be filled with corrosive acid:

•Poison-may be fatal if swallowed. Causes severeburns. Vaporharmful.

•Keepaway from children andpets.

•Fillingandservice to be performedbypoolservice professional only.

•Readallmanufacturercautions and directions beforeuse.

To homeowners and users:

•Thistankcontains acid thatis dangerous to handle,and can harmpeople

andequipmentifnot properly contained, transported,poured,stored, and

dispensed.

•Perform safety check before entering water each day! Check the pool

chemistryand pool controller alarm status prior to entering the pool orspa.

Resolveany issues prior toentering the water.

•Keepequipmentmaintained! Thepumptubemust bereplacedannuallyto

avoid wear out and leaks. The system should be inspected annually.

•Don’t open the lid! Slightly tip tank to check for liquid level.

To service personnel:

•Performdilutionbyaddingwatertotank-thenaddingtheacid. Toprevent

violent boiling and splashing, always add acid to water, and do so slowly.

•Alwaysdilute acid according to manufacturer’s specifications.

•Alwaysfollowchemicalmanufacturers’ directions and warnings.

•Followtheinstallationchecklisttoverifyproper operation upon installation

andat the beginningof each pool season.

Safety precautions are required to ensure that an equipment malfunction is

detected.Great caremustbetakenwheninstalling, maintaining andoperating

acid pump feed systems.

CAUTION: Equipment failure can potentially cause too much acid to be dis-

pensedinto the water,causing an equipmentand health hazard which would

notbedetectable without theuseof independent pHmeasurement.

Before You Begin

Compatibility

TheAQL-CHEM-3-120(120VAC)andAQL-CHEM-3-240 (240VAC)arecompatible

with all Hayward Aqua Rite Pro and Pro Logic pool controls using an AQL-CHEM

Sense & Dispense system. TheAQL-CHEM-3 is not compatible withAqua Rite or

Aqua Logic controls.

Description

TheAQL-CHEM-3 is an automatic acid dispensing system which utilizes a Stenner

45MSeries acid pump and15 gallon tank tolowerthe pH levelinyour swimming pool.

Whenused with a HaywardAQL-CHEMORPand pHSensingKit, the HaywardAqua

RitePro or ProLogicpool control willmeasurethe pool's pHand,if too high,automati-

cally enable the AQL-CHEM-3 to dispense muriatic acid into the pool until the pH

reaches the desired level.

What'sincluded

Ensure that the following contents have been included in theAQL-CHEM-3 box:

•Stenner 45M Series acid pump and 15 gallon tank containing:

3 Connecting nuts

3 Ferrules

1 Weighted strainer (pre-installed)

1 20' Roll of suction/discharge tubing 1/4" UV black

1 Spare pump tube

1 Injection fitting (not used, may be discarded)

1 Mounting bracket (pre-installed)

1Rain roof

1 Stenner Installation Manual

•1FlowIndicator

•2 Injector Valves (short injector valve is not used and can be discarded)

•1 Hose clamp

•1AQL-CHEM-3Manual

Safety

Refer to the Stenner manual included with the dispenser for specific safety informa-

tion related to that product. Because the AQL-CHEM-3 system uses muriatic acid,

refer to the additional information below:

•Always use the proper dilution in the acid feed system (4:1 dilution of 20° Baume

hydrochloric acid 31.45% by weight or equivalent).

•To prevent violent boiling and splashing, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER;

never add water to acid to dilute it. Some use the rhyme “do as you oughta- add

acid to water”.

•Strictly follow the acid vendor’s safety and handling protocols including hand,

body and eye protection when transferring or handling acid.

•Fill the 15 gallon tank to the following levels:

5 gallons of 4:1 solution for pools up to 15,000 gallons of water

10 gallons of 4:1 solution for pools up to 30,000 gallons of water

15 gallons of 4:1 solution for pool above 30,000 gallons of water

This limits the available acid in the event that equipment malfunctions and emp-

ties the tank into the pool or spa.

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•If acid is not diluted properly or the feed pump is oversized, it will overshoot the

pH correction.

•Periodically use an independent pH and chlorine test kit to verify that pH is at a

safelevel, and that chlorine is at a safelevel.If theAQL-CHEM probes are broken,

depleted, dirty, fouled with oils, lotions, or other contaminants, they can report an

inaccurate result to the system causing incorrect water chemistry, which at worst,

could harm people or equipment.

•Check the Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic’s display each day before entering the

water. If there is any Check System alarm, follow the troubleshooting guide in this

manual to understand and rectify the condition. If the display is blank, or report-

ing a communications error, troubleshoot the equipment and rectify the failure

before entering the water.

•Use commercially available tie-down straps (not supplied) to fasten the tank, as

appropriate for your locality.

•Follow the installation checklist to verify proper operation upon installation and

at the beginning of each pool season.

Beforeyoubegin

•Properly balance the pool chemistry. TheAQL-CHEM-3 is designed to maintain

a pool's pH, not correct an out-of-balance pool.

•Plan the mounting location of theAQL-CHEM-3. Look for an easily accessible

location that is less than 20' (length of supplied hose) away from the existing pool

plumbing. Consider that the hole location must be on the underside of the return

plumbing pipe. The injector assembly (approximately 10" long) will be mounted

to this hole, so be sure that there is adequate clearance under the pipe before

drilling.

•Turn off the pool filter pump and drain the return line.

•Remove power to the control. If wiring to a Pro Logic, be sure to remove power at

the home's main panel.

Toolsneeded

The installation of theAQL-CHEM-3 requires the following:

•7/16"drill bit

•flat head screwdriver

Pro Logic

At the local display/keypad:

1. Press "Menu" until Configuration Menu is displayed.

2. Hold both "<" and ">" for three seconds.

3. Press ">" repeatedly until "Chemistry Config. Wizard" is displayed.

4. Push "+" to start Wizard.

5. Advance through the Wizard until pH Reduction Control is displayed. Use "+" or

"-" to set pH Reduction Control to "Forced On".

6. Continue through the Wizard and exit.

7. Verify that acid solution is visible at the flow indicator.

8. After the system is fully primed, return to the Chemistry Config. Wizard and set

the pH Reduction Control setting to "Auto Sensing".

Every pool is different and requires different acid feed rates. In most applications, the

pool controller will compensate for varying pool sizes and chemistries. If your pool is

overshooting (too much acid dispense) or timing out (not enough acid dispense), you

can adjust the pump rate as needed by turning the numbered collar on the pump.

Refer to Stenner pump manual for additional instructions relating directly to the pump

operation and service.

Troubleshooting

If the tank is full but the pool's pH is not adjusting or if the pool control continues to

show a “pH timeout” indication:

•Check flow indicator for proper flow.

•Ensure that the acid dilution is correct.

•Check for leaks (pump tube, suction tube, discharge tube, all fittings)

•Check pool chemistry (especially TotalAlkalinity)

•Check that suction line strainer is fully immersed

•Check timeout setting

•Adjust pump output higher

If the pool's pH is overshooting the pH setting:

•Ensure acid dilution is correct

•Check pool chemistry (especially TotalAlkalinity)

•Adjust pump output lower

•Pump not operating as expected

•See Stenner pump manual

SpareParts

GLX-SP-LP5TUBE– peristaltic(pumping) tube

GLX-SP-UVTUBE – UV-resistant suction/discharge tubing with nuts and ferrules

GLX-SP-STRAINER– weighted suction line strainer

GLX-SP-CHECKV–injection checkvalve

GLX-SP-FLO–flowindicator

GLX-SADDLE– injection fittingand clamp

GLX-SP-DB-replacement duckbill

GLX-SP-ROLLER-replacementroller assembly

GLX-SP-PUMP-120-replacementpump-120V

GLX-SP-PUMP-240-replacementpump-240V

Installation

Overview

InstallationoftheAQL-CHEM-3 requires:

•Setup and installation of the Stenner pump/tank

•Installation of the Feed Tube and Injector assembly to the return plumbing

•Connection of theAQL-CHEM-3 to the pool control

•Programming the pool control for use with theAQL-CHEM-3

•Filling the Stenner pump/tank

Installation Checklist

Before the installation is finished, the following checklist should be completed.

•Pool is properly balanced and functioning correctly

•Unit is mounted securely and in accordance with local codes and regulations

•The recommended amount of properly diluted acid has been added to the tank

•The child-resistant cap is securely tightened

•The check valve is in place and oriented properly

•The flow indicator is in place, oriented properly, and mounted vertically

•The tubing has been filled by running the pump until the flow indicator shows

flow

•There are no leaks in the system

•The pump output has been set to “5”

•The homeowner has been instructed on the use and safety of the system

Operation

Enable the Stenner pump by putting the toggle switch in the ON position according to

the diagram below.

Reinstall the protective roof for normal operation.

Purge air out of the system by using the 15 minute force feed until the flow indicator

shows that the acid solution is flowing. To do this, use the following procedure:

Aqua Rite Pro

1. Press the "Settings" button.

2. Press ">" repeatedly until "Chemistry Config. Wizard" is displayed.

4. Push "+" to start Wizard.

5. Advance through the Wizard until pH Reduction Control is displayed. Use "+" or

"-" to set pH Reduction Control to "Forced On".

6. Continue through the Wizard and exit.

7. Verify that acid solution is visible at the flow indicator.

8. After the system is fully primed, return to the Chemistry Config. Wizard and set

the pH Reduction Control setting to "Auto Sensing".

FROM

POOL

FROM

SPA

OutputInput

Stenner Pump

Remove Roof

Switch must be

in “ON” position

Setupof Stennerpump andtank

Refer to the included Stenner manual for specific information on installing, securing

and use of the pump and tank.

InstalltheFeedTubeandInjectorassemblyintothereturn

pipe

1. Drill7/16"holeontheUNDERSIDEofthepool'sreturnpipeAFTERtheelectro-

lyticcellandflowswitch.

Be sure there is at least 10" of clearance under the pipe before drilling. Clear out any

PVC shavings and make sure there are no sharp edges within the hole.

OPTIONAL: The injector assembly (saddle fitting, check valve, short length of feed

tube, and flow indicator) should be installed on the underside of the plumbing to

ensure that the flow indicator maintains a vertical orientation. If there is not enough

space underneath the plumbing, the assembly may be mounted on the top or side of

the plumbing as long as the flow indicator is in a position that has enough feed tube

length to allow it to be oriented vertically when flow reading is required.

2.ConnecttheFlowIndicatortotheInjector

NOTE:Two injector valves are included with theAQL-CHEM-3. Discard the shorter

injector as it does not included a flow-check system and must not be used. The

correct injector has a flow direction indicator as shown in the diagram below.

Cut a 2" piece of 1/4" tubing to connect the injector to the flow indicator. With the

fittings loose, insert the tubing firmly into each component and handtighten fittings

until tubing is secure. Note that the flow Indicator and the injector are directional and

must be assembled in the proper orientation according to the diagram below.

Feed Tube

Stenner pump

Pool Return Pipe

Injector Assembly

Output

Input

3. FastentheInjectorassemblytothereturnpipeandinstalltheFeedTube

Fasten the injector assembly to the return pipe by pushing the injector fitting into the

7/16" hole. Tighten the hose clamp until the assembly is snug against the return pipe.

Do not overtighten.

Cut the 20' feed tube to the desired length. Connect one end of the feed tube to the

injector assembly by firmly pushing it into the flow indicator and handtightening the

fitting. Connect the other end of the feed tube to the output side of the Stenner pump

as shown below.

Fillthe tank

Fill the tank with acid based on the guidelines provided in this manual and the Stenner

manual.

Use a diluted mixture of 4 parts water to 1 part Muriatic acid (20º Baume hydrochloric

acid31.45% by weight). Always add acid to water,and do so slowly. Fill the 15 gallon

tank to the following levels:

•5 gallons of 4:1 solution for pools up to 15,000 gallons of water

•10 gallons of 4:1 solution for pools up to 30,000 gallons of water

•15 gallons of 4:1 solution for pool above 30,000 gallons of water

Connect the AQL-CHEM-3 to the Aqua Rite Pro or Pro

Logiccontrol

Plug the Stenner pump's linecord into the pH Dispense pigtail of theAqua Rite Pro or

Pro Logic. This pigtail is provided with the AQL-CHEM. If the pigtail isn't already

installed, refer to theAQL-CHEM product manual for installation instructions.

Program theAqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic

Thepool control must now be programmed to operate theAQL-CHEM-3. Refer to the

Aqua Rite Pro or Pro Logic operation manual for specific programming instructions.

Flow Indicator 2” length tubing Injector Valv

Flow direction

Insert tubing firmly into fittings

Ferrule

Connecting Nut