Hayward Salt & Swim 3C User manual

Salt & Swim 3C
TM
Owner’s Manual
Model: SAS
Contents
Introduction....................1
Installation.....................2
Operation......................12
Troubleshooting........... 15
Warranty........................21
Hayward Pool Products
620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207
www.hayward.com
092511 RevA
Chlorine Generator for Inground
Swimming Pools up to 30,000 gallons
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When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUC-
TIONS
• TOREDUCETHERISKOFDROWNINGFROMHAIRAND
BODY ENTRAPMENT, INSTALLA SUITABLY RATED SUCTION
GUARDTOMATCHTHEMAXIMUMFLOWRATEMARKED.
ATTENTION : LES PRISES DASPIRATION DOIVENT ETRE
EQUIPEESDEGRILLESCONVENANTAUDEBITMAXIMAL
INDIQUE.
• WARNING-Toreducetheriskofinjury,donotpermitchildren
to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all
times.
• WARNING–RiskofElectricShock.Connectonlytoagrounding
type receptacle protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter
(GFCI).Contactaqualiedelectricianifyoucannotverifythat
thereceptacleisprotectedbyaGFCI.
• Do not bury cord. Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn
mowers,hedgetrimmers,andotherequipment.
• WARNING–Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,replacedam-
agedcordimmediately.
• WARNING–Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,donotuse
extension cord to connect unit to electric supply; provide a
properlylocatedoutlet.
• “CAUTION:Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,installatleast
10feet(3meters)horizontallyfromtheinsidewallsofapool
orspa/hottub.Donotuseanextensioncord.”ATTENTION:
MAINTENIR UNE DISTANCE MINIMALE D’UN METRE, MESU-
REEDANSUNPLANHORIZONTAL,ENTRELEBASSINET
LESAPPAREILSETCOMMANDES.
• For Canadian Units: At least two lugs marked “BONDING
LUGS”areprovidedontheexternalsurfaceorontheinsideof
thesupplyterminalboxorcompartment.Toreducetheriskof
electricshock,connectthelocalcommonbonding grid in the
area of the hot tub or spa to these terminals with an insulated
orbarecopperconductornotsmallerthanNo.6AWG.
• SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction
Salt & SwimTM 3C is an automatic chlorine generation system for pool sanitization. It is designed
for inground swimming pools up to 30,000 gallons only. Salt & Swim 3C is NOT to be used
with above ground pools or with inground pools greater than 30,000 gallons.
Salt & Swim 3C requires a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool water. It auto-
matically sanitizes your pool by converting the salt into free chlorine which kills bacteria and algae
in the water. Chlorine will revert back to sodium chloride after killing bacteria. These reactions
will continuously recycle virtually eliminating the need to add sanitizing chemicals to your pool.
Salt & Swim 3C can handle the purification needs of most residential swimming pools up to 30,000
gallons (114,000 liters). This unique low cost chlorine generator uses a replaceable electrolytic
Cell (SAS-CELL) that is designed to produce 200lbs of 100% available chlorine over its lifetime.
Note that the actual amount of chlorination required to properly sanitize a pool varies due to bather
load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool's cleanliness.
NOTE: Before installing this product as part of a saline water purification system in a pool or
spa using natural stone for coping or for immediately adjacent patios/decking, a qualified stone
installation specialist should be consulted regarding the appropriate type, installation, sealant (if
any) and maintenance of stone used around a saline pool with electronic chlorine generator in
your particular location and circumstances.
NOTE: The use of dry acid (sodium bisulfate) to adjust pool pH is discouraged especially in arid
regions where pool water is subject to excessive evaporation and is not commonly diluted with
fresh water. Dry acid can cause a buildup of by-products that can damage your chlorinator Cell.
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Installation
Remove power to the pool filter pump before starting this installation. Installation must be performed
in accordance with Local and NEC codes. The Control Box must be mounted a minimum of 10 ft.
horizontal distance (or more, if local codes require) from the pool, within 3ft from a GFCI outlet, and
within 15ft from where the Cell will be installed. Take care to protect the Cell Cap connector pins
while handling the Salt & Swim 3C unit during installation. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Preparing Pool Water
To prepare the pool water for Salt & Swim 3C operation, the pool's chemistry must be balanced and
salt must be added. This must be done BEFORE activating the Salt & Swim 3C. Some adjustments
to your pool chemistry may take several hours, so start the procedure well before you intend to oper-
ate the Salt and Swim.
To prepare your pool water, follow the instructions on the included Pool Chemistry Quick Start Guide
and refer to page 8 of this manual.
Adding Salt: Add salt several hours or, if possible, 1 day prior to operating the Salt & Swim 3C . Take
care not to exceed the recommended salt level. Measure salt 6-8 hours after adding to the pool.
NOTE: If the pool does not have new water, add 1 quart (1 liter) of metal remover and 1 quart (1 liter)
of non-copper based algaecide to the pool, per manufacturer's instructions. This ensures a quick,
troublefree transfer to the Salt & Swim 3C system.
Salt & Swim 3C Installation
Follow the step by step instructions located on the Installation Quick Start Guide. Refer to the following
sections for more detailed information.
FROM
POOL
TO
POOL
Waterproof
GFCI
Outlet
Optional
Vertical
Installation
3 Feet
15 Feet
FILTER
PUMP
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Mounting the Salt & Swim 3C Control Box
The Salt & Swim 3C is contained in a raintight enclosure that is suitable for outdoor mounting. The
Control Box must be mounted a minimum of 10 ft. (4 meters) horizontal distance (or more, if local codes
require) from the pool, within 3ft from a GFCI outlet, and within 15ft from where the Cell is installed.
The Control Box is designed to mount vertically on a flat surface with the cables facing downward.
Because the enclosure also acts as a heat sink (disperses heat from inside the box), it is important
not to block the four sides of the Control Box. Do not mount Salt & Swim 3C inside a panel or tightly
enclosed area.
Before securing the Control Box to the intended location, make sure that the power cord will reach the
GFCI outlet and that the Cell cable will reach the location where the Cell Vessel will be installed. Use the
included Mounting Template to position the fasteners to the mounting surface. Refer to the diagram below.
Plumbing
The Cell Vessel is designed to install in either 1½" or 2" PVC pool plumbing. For pools using 1½"
polypipe, you must use a Hayward DIY-POLYPIPE adapter kit. The Cell Vessel must be installed on a
10" run of straight pipe at the end of the return piping just before the water returns to the pool. All
pool equipment should be upstream from the Cell Vessel. It must be located within 15 feet of where
the Control Box is mounted. Also, there must be enough clearance to insert and remove the Cell from
the Vessel after the Vessel is installed.
Screw in top
fasteners leaving
1/8”spacebetween
screw head and surface
Secure Mounting
Template to desired
mounting location and drill
mountingholes.
HangControlBox
on fasteners Screw in bottom
fastenerssecurely.
MOUNTING TEMPLATE
Use the incl uded hardware or you ro wn hardware
(suitablefo ra20lbload) tomounttheCo ntrolBox
to a wall or pos tw ithin 3 feet of a GF CI outlet ,
making su re that the co rd will reac h. Use this
templatetolocateanddrillfastenerholes.
092xxx
Aftermarkingthemounting
surface with this template,
screw in top fasteners leaving
1/8”spacebetween
screw head and surface Hang ControlBox
on fasteners
Screw in bottom fasteners securely
Use to moun t
onfl atsurface
Use to moun t
onfl atsurface
Use to moun t
onp ost
Use to moun t
onp ost
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3
2
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With power removed to the pump and water drained from the pool plumbing, secure the Cutting
Template to the location where the Cell Vessel will be installed. Note that the Cutting Template is the
same width as the Cell Vessel. The entire Cutting Template must fit on the pipe otherwise the Cell
Vessel will not fit. With the Cutting Template secure on the pipe, mark all 10 cutouts on to the pipe
using a waterproof permanent marker.
Remove the Template, cut the pipe and install the Nut Assemblies as shown below. Use the included
2” Nut Assembly for 2” pipe and 1½” Nut Assembly for 1½” pipe. Place Nut Assembly on each side
of the cut pipe (threads face in). Be sure to place the Nut, Compression Ring and Collar on the pipe
as shown in the diagram.
FROM
POOL
TO
POOL
FILTER
PUMP
CutPipeHere
CutPipeHere
IndicatingMarks
IndicatingMarks
CUTTINGTEMPLATE
1.SecurelyholdthisCuttingTemplatetothedesiredpipe.TheentirelengthoftheGuide
mustfitinthelocationwherethecellvesselwillbeinstalled.
2.Witha permanentmarker,markthecut,compressionring,andindicatormarkcutout
 o n t o th e p ip e .
3.RemoveCuttingTemplateandcutpipeatbothlocations.
4.SlideNutsontothepipewiththreadsfacingthecutends.
5.SlidetheCompressionRingsoverthemarkingsmadeonthepipe.
6.SlidetheSpacersbetweenthecutendandtheCompressionRings.
7.InserttheCellVesselbetweenthecutendsandslidetheNutstoengagethethreadson
 t he C ell Ve s sel.
8.HandtightenandcontinuetotightenNutsanadditional1/4turnwiththeincludedStrapWrench.
9.ThebackofthetightenedNutsshouldbelocatedontheIndicatingMarks.Ifnot,loosenNuts
andre-positiontheCellVessel.Note:whenproperlyinstalled,thecutpipesdogofully
 i nto th e Ce ll V ess e l.
waterproof
NOT
Markall
10 cutouts
Permanent
Marker
Cut Pipe Here
Cut Pipe Here
Indicating Marks
Indicating Marks
Cut Pipe and
Clean Shavings
MarkPipe
Slide Nuts
on Pipe
Slide Compression
Rings on pipe
Slide Collars
on pipe
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2
3
4
5
CUTTING TEMPLATE
Securely hold or tape this Cutting Template to the desired
CellVesselinst allationlocation.Useawaterproof perm anent
marker tomar kt hepip e. Whenfini shed, ther esho uldbe12mar ks
onthepip e.Followp rocedureso ntheIn stallation QuickStar tGuide
tocompleteVesselinstallation.
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Position the Vessel in a manner where the Cell can be easily inserted and removed. Secure the
Vessel to the cut pipe by tightening the Nuts as shown below. Handtighten the Nuts to stop, then
continue 1/4 turn more using the included strap wrench. If the Inspection marks can be seen, the
pipe has not been inserted far enough into the Cell Vessel.
Remove the foam protector from the SAS-CELL. Fully cover Cell pins with supplied grease. Verify
that the O-ring is attached to the Cell before inserting the Cell into the Cell Vessel as shown.
IMPORTANT:
Inspection
Marksshould
not be visible
Verify that both Cell
Vesselgasketsareinplace
Insert Cell
Vessel and
hand tighten
Nuts
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7
Use the included strap wrench
to tighten an additional 1/4 turn
If so, loosen
Nuts and slide
the pipes further
into the Cell
Vessel and
re-tighten
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Connect and Fasten Cell Cap
Slip the Cell Cap through the Retaining Nut as shown below. Plug the Cell Cap into the Cell and
secure with the Retaining Nut. Run pump for 5 minutes and check for leaks.
Bonding
Pool bonding or "equipotential bonding" ensures that all pool components around the pool are at
the same electrical potential. If bonding is required at your location (see Local and NEC codes), a
bonding lug is provided at the bottom of the Salt & Swim 3C enclosure. Run an eight gauge (8 AWG)
solid copper wire from the bonding lug to your pool's existing bonding loop.
Cell Cap
Retaining Nut
to Pool Bonding loop
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Flow Switch Calibration Procedure
IMPORTANT: Before going any further, the pool water must be balanced and salt must be added to
your pool. If this has not already been done, refer to the included Chemistry Quick Start Guide as well
as the "Water Chemistry" section of this manual for information on how to prepare your pool water for
Salt & Swim 3C operation.
At start-up, or when a new Cell is installed, Salt & Swim 3C will run a Flow Switch Calibration procedure
to ensure that the Cell's flow switch is properly initialized. This will occur just once when a new Cell is
installed. After the flow switch is initialized, the Salt & Swim 3C will not perform this procedure again
until the Cell is replaced. The Flow Switch Calibration procedure will require the user to cycle the
pump on and off. Follow the instructions below:
1. Turn the filter pump OFF.
2. Plug the Salt & Swim 3C's linecord into a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) safety outlet or
an outlet protected by a ground fault circuit breaker (GFCB). Follow Local and National codes.
After being powered on for the first time, the Salt & Swim 3C will run a diagnostic routine which
can take up to 30 seconds. During this time, various LEDs will turn on and off. When finished,
the Salt & Swim 3C will display a blinking INADEQUATE WATER FLOW LED and a solid STANDING
BY LED. Keep the Salt & Swim 3C powered for the remainder of this procedure and go to Step
3.
3. Turn the filter pump ON. Make sure that full flow is achieved (no air in the system) and run the
pump for at least 15 seconds.
4. Turn the filter pump OFF.
5. Salt & Swim 3C should now display a solid INADEQUATE WATER FLOW and a solid STANDING BY
LED. The Flow Switch Calibration procedure is complete. You can now turn on your filter pump
and begin normal operation.
If the INADEQUATE WATER FLOW LED is still blinking after performing this procedure, refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
GFCI
OUTLET
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Water Chemistry
The table below summarizes the levels that are recommended by The Association of Pool and Spa
Professionals (APSP). It is important to maintain these levels in order to prevent corrosion or scal-
ing and to ensure maximum performance from your Salt & Swim 3C chlorine generator. Have your
water tested or use pool water test strips and refer to the Chemistry Quick Start Guide information
on testing and adjusting your pool's water chemistry. Your Authorized Salt & Swim 3C Dealer or most
pool stores can provide you with the chemicals and procedures to adjust the water chemistry as well.
Note that pool water emanating from wells and municipal water supplies, along with the introduction
of environmental contaminants, can contain chemistries that are deleterious to the life expectancy
of the Cell.
Saturation index
The saturation index (Si) relates to the calcium and alkalinity in the water and is an indicator of the
pool water "balance". Your water is properly balanced if the Si is 0 ±.2. If the Si is below -0.2, the
water is corrosive and plaster pool walls will be dissolved into the water. If the Si is above +0.2,
scaling and staining will occur. Use the chart below to determine the saturation index.
ºC ºF Ti Calcuim
Hardness
Ci
Total
Alkalinity
Ai
53
60
66
76
84
94
103
12
16
19
24
29
34
39
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
How to use: MeasurepoolpH,temperature,calciumhardness,
andtotalalkalinity.UsethechartabovetodetermineTi,Ci,and
Aifromyourmeasurements.InsertvaluesofpH,Ti,CiandAi
into the above equation.  If Si equals .2 or more, scaling and
stainingmayoccur.IfSiequals-.2orlesscorrosionorirritation
mayoccur.
Si = pH + Ti + Ci + Ai - 12.1
-.2 0.2
CORROSIVE SCALING
75 75
100 100
125 125
150 150
200 200
250 250
300 300
400 400
600 600
800 800
1.5 1.9
1.6 2.0
1.7 2.1
1.8 2.2
1.9 2.3
2.0 2.4
2.1 2.5
2.2 2.6
2.4 2.8
2.5 2.9
OK
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