Powerline 30 User manual

Powerline 20 & 30
User Manual
for
PL Series Saltwater & Mineral
Chlorinators
User Manual - Hayward Powerline 2016.docx

Conditions

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Contents
Warranty Terms 2
Introducing the PL Series 4
How it Works 5
Installation Guide 6
Initial Pool Balance 10
Front Panel & Operational Buttons 11
Menu System 12
Timer Menu 13
Chlorine Output Menu 15
Operation Following a Power Failure 16
Status Indicator, Warnings and Safety Shutdowns 17
Troubleshooting 18
Maintenance 19
Cell Cleaning 20
IMPORTANT
If the power cord is damaged the unit must be returned to
Hayward for repair.
Always read the instructions and warnings on chemical
containers before using chemicals.
Serial Number........................................
Date of Installation................................
Installed by.............................................

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Standard Warranty –Professional Sales and Installation –Effective July 1st, 2016
To the original purchaser only, on-site warranty is provided at the discretion of Hayward Pool Products (Australia) Pty Ltd and is
available according to the following schedule and is subject to our standard warranty conditions.
Warranty- Standard Conditions
Hayward Pool Products (Australia) Pty Ltd (ACN 083 413 414) (”Hayward Pool Products (Australia)”) distributes
Hayward Pool Products in Australia and New Zealand and provides the following warranties:
STATUTORY RIGHTS
STATUTORY RIGHTS
1. The benefits to the consumer under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer
under the laws in relation to the goods and services to which the warranty relates; and
2. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to
a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Hayward Pool Products (Australia) warrants that its products are free from defects in materials and manufacture for
12 months from date of supply by Hayward Pool Products (Australia) plus 90 days to allow for installation and supply
(unless otherwise specified). Hayward Pool Products (Australia) will at its discretion, except in the circumstances
described below, either replace or repair any product proven to be defective during the warranty period for either
materials or manufacture or alternatively pay the cost of repair or replacement within 90 days of the receipt of the
defective product, barring unforeseen delays. This warranty is personal to the original purchaser and does not pass to
any subsequent purchaser(s).
To the extent permitted by law, Hayward Pool Products (Australia) will not be liable for products which fail or become
Product Description
Sold and installed by an approved installer
Parts
In-field Labour
Powerline Control Box, Dosing System & Electrolytic Cell*2
3 Years
1 Year
Spare Parts*3
1 Year
1 Year
Eligibility to claim
To be eligible to claim warranty support available to the original purchaser, prior to repairs being undertaken you
must:
a. Provide proof or purchase and installation by an Authorised/ Qualified Professional Dealer.
b. Where warranty claim is made, supply and installation must be completed by an Authorised/ Qualified
Professional Dealer or Builder, warranty certificate must be completed including installer’s full business details, copy
of original receipt and signature of approved partner’s representative. Where proof of professional installation is not
provided, warranty is limited to 12 months- parts only.
c. Where proof of purchase cannot be provided you will not be entitled to warranty support.
d. Any item that is hard wired to a power supply cannot be serviced on site. In this case contact Hayward Pool
Products (Australia), an Authorised Service Agent or place of purchase for instruction.
Conditions
1. On-site support will only be provided for installations located within 10km of the Authorised Service Agent in the
metropolitan areas of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, or within 20km of an Authorised Service Agent in
regional areas. For Installations outside the specified radius the customer may have to pay a travel fee. Warranty
does not cover damages resulting from incorrect installations, improper storage, improper operation, water chemistry
or freezing.
2. To claim warranty a history of water balance test records must be provided to show compliant water balance has
been maintained for the product.
3. Parts including mechanical seals, multiport valves, elements, pressure gauges, grids, cartridges, bearings, shoes,
wings and drive tracks are considered spare parts and therefore qualify for 1 year manufacturer’s defect warranty.
Warranty commences from date of original purchase and is not extended in the event of a repair or replacement.
Squeeze tubes on peristaltic pumps need to be replaced every 6 months

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defective during the warranty period as a result of freezing, accident, negligence, improper installation, water
chemistry, misuse or lack of care.
To the extent permitted by law, except as set out in this Warranty, Hayward Pool Products (Australia) excludes all
statutory or implied conditions and warranties and any other liability it may have to the Customer (including liability for
indirect or consequential loss) that may arise under statute or at law including without limitation for breach of contract,
in tort (including negligence) or under any other cause of action.
To the extent permitted by law, except as set out in this Warranty, Hayward Pool Products (Australia) limits its liability
under any condition or warranty which cannot be legally excluded in relation to the supply of Goods and Services to:
1. Replacing the Goods or supplying equivalent Goods or Services again;
2. Repairing the Goods;
3. Paying the cost of replacing the Goods or of supplying equivalent Goods or Services again; or
4. Paying the costs of repairing the Goods.
PRODUCTS REQUIRING QUALIFIED INSTALLATION
Some products due to their technical nature are only intended for sale by retail shops where local sales and technical
support can be provided or as a part of a new Pool Installation. Where installation has not been carried out in
accordance with this requirement, warranty labour and support will be the sole responsibility of the reseller supplying
the product. Warranty claims for such products will be limited to replacement of parts only, with faulty goods being
returned to place of purchase for processing.
The following products as well as those that may be designated by Hayward Pool Products (Australia) from time to
time, are not specifically intended for owner installation and are deemed to be technical products:-
• Heaters - All;
• Hayward Dosing and Chemistry Control;
• Hayward Pool and Spa Controls;
• Puresilk and Powerline Dosing and Chemistry Control;
Claims made for warranty, labour or infield support will not be accepted by Hayward Pool Products unless evidence is
provided that installation has been completed in accordance with standard warranty conditions. Please refer to
specific program document for details.
HEATING PRODUCTS
Please note that warranty claims for Heaters are handled directly by Hayward Pool Products (Australia) and are not
authorised for over the counter exchanges. These items are site specific and involve local conditions such as
placement, installation, water chemistry, fuel supply and electricity. Each unit needs to be evaluated on the site
utilising Hayward Pool Products (Australia)'s authorised service network. Hayward Pool Products (Australia) will not
be responsible for additional costs incurred where a heater has been installed at a location situated further than 20km
from an authorised service outlet. Advice must be sought in writing from Hayward Pool Products (Australia) to
determine appropriate service procedure on a case by case basis.
EXCLUSION FOR WEARING PARTS
This warranty does not extend to wearing parts, in particular the squeeze tubes fitted in peristaltic dosing pumps.
Squeeze tubes should be replaced every six months by a suitably qualified technician. Hayward is not liable for any
failure of its products or other damage caused by failure of a squeeze tube that has been used for more than six
months.
Hayward Pool Products (Australia) Pty Ltd
ABN 66 083 413 414
PO Box 4384, Dandenong South, VIC, 3164
Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth
T ([phone] or 1300 POOLS1
F ([phone] or 1300 POOLS2
email: [e-mail] web: www.hayward-pool.com.au

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Introducing the PL Series®
What’s in the box?
The image above shows the main parts of the PL Series system (clockwise from top left):
PL Series® Cell and Cell Cable
PL Series® Power Supply and Mains Cable
Also included in the box, but not illustrated:
User Manual
Mounting hardware (raw plugs, screws and paper template)
40/50 bushes

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How it works:
A salt/mineral chlorinator works by putting a dc current through an electrolytic cell in a flow
of salted water. Salt/minerals are made up of sodium/magnesium and chloride ions.
Electrolysis of these salts produces chlorine gas, which dissolves almost instantly to form
free chlorine in the water. This free chlorine is a highly effective sanitiser for your pool.
The PL Series®constantly adds a dose of chlorine to the water over the operating period of
the system. The amount of chlorine added depends upon the cell output and the running
time.
Generally, a salt water / mineral pool is run for around 8 hours per day in summer and 2 to
4 hours per day in winter. The summer operating periods are usually in the early morning
and later evening. This allows a chlorine residual to build up for pool use during the day.
The filter system should always be running when the pool is being used.
Optional pH Control
When chlorine is added to water the pH always changes –this is because chlorine is not a
neutral chemical. The pH will slowly rise as chlorine is produced in a salt/mineral water
system. A rise in pH greatly reduces the effectiveness of the chlorine as a sanitiser, so it
is important to ensure that the pH remains in the correct range.
The pH of the water can be lowered by the addition of acid –and if your PL Series® has the
optional pH control, this can be done automatically. The PL Series® uses a sophisticated
algorithm to calculate how much chlorine has been produced by the cell, and how much
acid needs to be dosed to correct the resultant pH rise.
The algorithm can be adjusted if installed on a concrete/plaster pool. When adjustments
are made it should be in small values with the pool then monitored for effectiveness.
Note: while the algorithmic pH control is effective it does not measure pH.
pH measurement and checking must be done manually to make sure the pH is correct.

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Installation Guide
Installation Diagrams
For most installations, please refer to the installation diagram on page 8.
If your PL Series®has the optional pH control, refer to the installation diagram on page 9.
Choosing a good location
The PL Series®is manufactured from weather resistant materials and is designed for
operation in full sun and rain. However, your PL Series® will benefit if it is protected from
the weather.
Choose a well ventilated area to allow for efficient cooling. Installing the unit in a hot and
closed shed or box may lead to overheating and activate the internal protective thermal
cut-out.
The PL Series®Power Supply should not be mounted in areas where chemicals are stored
(eg acid and chlorine) as vapours from these chemicals are corrosive and may damage the
electronic controls within the unit.
Insect intrusion (particularly ants) can cause problems with all equipment. Ensure that the
pool equipment area is kept free of insects as much as possible. Insect intrusion is not
covered under the warranty.
Installing the PL Series®Power Supply
Locate the PL Series®Power Supply close to the Cell/Housing and filtration pump so that
both may be connected easily.
Connect the PL Series®Power Supply to the mains power outlet of the pool area and make
sure this outlet meets all applicable Australian Standard at the time of installation.
Mount the PL Series®Power Supply at least 1.5m above the ground and at least 3m from
the pool water. A mounting template is printed on the last page of the manual.
The PUMP socket outlet in the base of the PL Series®Power Supply is dedicated to the
filtration pump only. Do not use a double adaptor to connect another pump as this will
overload the system and void warranty.
Installing the PL Series®Cell
The PL Series® cell housing assembly should be plumbed into the pool return line after all
other accessories (and prior to any heating take-offs).
Remember that the cell will need to be removed from its housing periodically for cleaning –
do not place it where its removal will be obstructed.

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Note any water flow direction on the cell housing and insure the cell housing is installed so
that water will flow in this direction.
Connect the cell cable to the cell connector on the base of the PL Series®Power Supply.
Ensure that all 3 connections (2 for cell power and 1 for gas sensing) are colour matched
and not loose.
pH Control (optional)
Units with pH control have an injection fitting and a peristaltic pump which must be
installed. Refer to the installation diagram on page 9 for details. Mount the peristaltic
pump unit adjacent to the PL Series® Power Supply, as it is hard-wired to this power
supply.
Cut a length of tubing that will reach from the base of the peristaltic pump to the injection
fitting. Connect one end of the tubing to the outlet side of the peristaltic pump (the
direction of flow is indicated by an arrow on the front cover of the pump.) Connect the
other end of the tube to the injection point.
Cut another length of tubing that will reach from the base of the peristaltic pump to the
base of the acid drum. Position the acid drum in a safe and secure location, preferably
about 2 metres from the PL Series®.
Connect the one end of this tube to the inlet side of the peristaltic pump (the direction of
flow is indicated by an arrow on the front cover of the peristaltic pump.)
Drill an 8mm hole in the lid of the acid drum and pass the tubing through the hole in the
drum lid. Place a sinker on to the end of the tubing that will be in the drum and then attach
the drum filter. Note that the drum filter incorporates a non-return valve to prevent back-
flow into the chemical drum.
Before placing the tubing into the drum, measure the tubing against the outside of the drum
and wrap several turns of PVC tape around the tubing above the drum lid so that the drum
filter will be 10-15mm above the bottom of the drum. Lower the drum filter and sinker into
the drum and screw on the lid.
Pool Light Outlet
Your PL Series® has a light power outlet in the base –this can be used to run up to a 150W
pool light power supply. This outlet is timed, allowing pool lights to be set to come on and
turn off automatically.

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