Hayward AquaRite S3 Series Installation guide

AquaRite S3®
Technical Training Guide
TSG-AQRS3b Copyright 2022 Hayward Holdings.

Safety Precautions
!
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
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Table of Contents
AquaRite S3 Overview Pg.4-6
AquaRite S3: Main PCB Layout Pg.7
AquaRite S3: Main Menu Layout Pg. 8
How To:Pg.9-24
1. Remove Font Panel
2. Navigate the Menu
3. Upgrade Firmware
4. Set Schedules
5. Set Pump Speeds
6. Adjust Chlorine Settings
7. Adjust Heating Settings
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Troubleshooting: Pg. 25-42
1. LED not Blinking
2. Display not turning on
3. Water Temperature Sensor
4. Air Temperature Sensor
5. Cover Sensor
6. No Flow
7. Low Cell Temperature
8. Cell Messages
9. Chlorination
10. Freeze Protect
11. Date and Time not persistent
12. Not able to upgrade Firmware
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Additional Information: Pg. 43-45
Cleaning the S3 Cell
Salt Addition Chart
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AquaRite S3 Overview
The AquaRite S3 offers the following features:
•Can generate chlorine using a broad range of salt concentrations from 1200 PPM to
8000 PPM
•Can control and schedule a Hayward Variable Speed (VSP) pump using the internal
RS-485 connection, a Pentair VSP using a Hayward HLPMPCONV converter (sold
separately) or a single speed pump using a Hayward Smart Relay (sold separately)
•Can control a gas heater, heat pump or any other heater that uses a low voltage
on/off remote connection (requires Hayward water temperature sensor sold
separately)
•Inputs for water and air temperature sensors (temperature sensors sold separately)
•Connection for flow switch used to detect water flow (flow switch sold separately)
•Connection for pool cover detection (lowers chlorine production when the pool is
covered)
•Can be powered by either 115 or 230 VAC
•Offers recirculation freeze control which turns on the filter pump automatically to
prevent freezing (requires Hayward air temperature sensor sold separately)
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AquaRite S3 Overview
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AquaRite S3: How It Works
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•The AquaRite S3 Salt Chlorine Generator is designed to
convert 99% pure salt into chlorine gas (CL2(g)).
•When CL2(g) is dissolved in water it creates Hypochlorous
Acid (HOCL) to sanitize the pool.
•The conversion occurs in the electrolytic cell, also known
as the cell (used throughout this guide).
•Power is sent from the AquaRite S3 control center to the
cell when chlorine production is scheduled (based on time
percentage).
•When power is applied to the cell, conductive plates
produce a field; which in-turn establishes an
electrochemical reaction between chloride ions & the
water to create Hypochlorous Acid.

AquaRite S3 Main PCB Layout
AAC Power for expansion board. If fuse is good AC
mains voltage is present across contacts.
BLow voltage and signals for expansion board.
Inadvertent shorts can cause damage.
CStandard Hayward RS-485 (HPN) connector.
D12mm coin cell battery holder for real time clock.
BR1225
EUSB for firmware update. Do not leave USB drive
plugged in. No logging functionality.
FSensor inputs (pool, air, cover).
GHeater low voltage dry contact relay.
HFlow switch connection.
IT-Cell connection. Only supports TCELLS3
JAC input connection for pigtail leads
K
Transformer primary inputs. Auto voltage
configured and same wire color scheme as AQR,
OmniPL.
LDisplay connector. 3.3V between pin 1 and 5.
M
Transformer secondary connector. 24VAC across
pins. May see transient 12VAC during auto voltage
select at boot or reset.
N5 x 20mm 4AT mains input fuse.
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K
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N
M
L
BC
D
E
F
G
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AquaRite S3 Main Menu
Current Time -If
the AquaRite S3
controls the filter pump,
the pump’s schedule will
reference this time.
Chlorination Setting -
Displays the current
chlorination setting
between 0 –100%.
Salt Reading -This
reading displays the
average salt level in the
pool/spa.
Air Temperature -Current air
temperature reading at the AquaRite S3.
Super Chlorinate -Displays
when the AquaRite S3 is in
super chlorination mode.
Water Temperature -Current
water temperature reading with
pump operating.
Heat Setting -The current
heater temperature setting.
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AquaRite S3®
How To Guide:

How To: Remove Front Panel
Front Panel Removal Instructions:
Pull the display away from the panel and place on top of the enclosure. Remove the 3 screws
then pull the front panel from the enclosure. It is not necessary to disconnect the display wiring.
Remove 3 Screws
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Lay the display on top of the unit

How To: Navigate the Menu
Navigation and Configuration Wizard:
Note that the AquaRite S3 uses 6 push buttons to navigate the menu and set values.
The functions of these buttons are shown below.
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How To: Upgrade Firmware (Main Board)
Remove the front panel (page 10) and Insert the USB drive into the USB Slot on the
Main PCB (diagram on page 7) and follow the steps provided below:
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Press OK to enter the Main Menu, then scroll
down to “System Settings” and press OK.
Scroll down to “Service mode” and press OK. Scroll down to “Firmware update” and press OK.
Scroll down to the bottom of the Main Menu
Screen and select “Service Mode” and press OK.
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Step 5 Step 6
Step 7 Step 8
Select Main Board and press OK.
Confirm the firmware and press OK, the system
will now perform the update.
Upgrade complete. System will automatically go
back to firmware screen when finished.
How To: Upgrade Firmware (Main Board)
Select the firmware named MAIN
for Main Board upgrade and press OK.
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e firmware and press OK, if not press cancel to
return to file selection menu.

Step 9 Step 10
Step 11 Step 12
Complete Steps 1-4 of Main Board Update then
select the Display and press OK.
Confirm the firmware and press OK, if not press
cancel to return to file selection menu.
The system will now perform the update. This
update may take up to 3 minutes.
Select the firmware labeled DISPLAY
and press OK.
How To: Upgrade Firmware (Display)
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Step 13 Step 14
Step 15 Step 16
The system will delete the old Display firmware
and continue with the upgrade.
Once the update is complete you will hear 3
beeps and the system will reboot.
The system is now updated and ready to use.
You may remove the USB Stick.
Now the system will install the updated Firmware.
How To: Upgrade Firmware (Display)
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How To: Set Schedule
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Press OK to enter the Main Menu. Scroll down to
Schedule and press OK.
Press the down arrow to the speed options. This
allows you the ability to select what speed each of
the 3 schedule options will operate at.
To adjust the speed press + then press + or -to
go between options, then press Up arrow to move
to the next speed.
Press the + or -button to enable the schedule
feature for the filter pump. Once Enabled continue.
16 *Always press OK to save the programming
You can only set a schedule if you have a VS Pump or Smart Relay connected to the system.

How To: Set Schedule
Step 5 Step 6
Step 7 Step 8
Once all 3 speeds have been adjusted press OK
to continue programming schedules.
Once the start time is set, use the up arrow to move
to the stop time and adjust with + or -buttons.
When finished adjusting the desired schedules
press the OK button to Save.
Press down arrow to desired schedule. Once
highlighted use + or -to edit the start time.
*Always press OK to save the programming
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To disable schedule set 12:00 to 12:00

How To: Set Pump Speeds
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Press Ok to enter the Main Menu then scroll
down to System settings and press OK.
Once in Service Settings, select Edit config. and
press OK.
In Edit config. Scroll down to Filter pump and
press OK.
Once in System settings, scroll down to Service
settings and press OK.
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How To: Set Pump Speeds
Step 6
Step 7 Step 8
Use the up or down arrows to navigate between
the columns. Use the + or -menu to adjust the
preset speed. Press OK to save.
Once your settings are finished press OK to Save
and return to the Service menu.
If you have enabled Freeze protection you can
adjust the speed the same way you adjusted the
preset speeds. Press OK to save.
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Step 5
Use up or down arrow to navigate to the preset
speed and press + or -to enter the adjustment
menu.

How To: Adjust Chlorinator Settings
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Press OK to enter the Main Menu, then press OK
again to enter the Chlorination Menu.
Press the down arrow to Chlorine output level and
press + or -to adjust. Press ok to save.
Press the down arrow to super chlorinate. Press
+ and OK to enable super chlorinate.
Once in the Chlorination Menu, you will need to
enable the Chlorinator by pressing + or -button.
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