This guide provides a step-by-step procedure for installing a Hayward Aqua Rite Salt Chlorine Generator. Note: This guide is intended to give you a visual reference to supplement the Hayward owner's manual, not replace it. Make sure you read and understand your owner's manual before installing your unit.
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 9/6/2013
Jumpers - A jumper is a short connector to wire two terminals together. In Step 17, it is the connector between terminals 2 and 3 that is used for 240V wiring. See Step 13 or the label the inside door of the Aqua Rite control box. If your are wiring your unit for 240V, use a jumper between terminals 2 and 3 as shown. If you are wiring for 120V, you need two jumpers: one between 1 and 2; and one between 3 and 4. If you don't have the original jumpers that came with the unit, you can use short 12-gauge wires.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 9/5/2013
Step 17 - What is a jumper? What does it look like? Where is it?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/22/2013
gregg - Generally when a salt reading sticks on one number, like 2500, your SCG unit has damaged hardware components or needs reprogramming. Call the manufacturer, Hayward/Goldline, at 908-355-7995 for further information, or see our guide on "How To Recalibrate the Salt Level on a Hayward Aqua Rite"Reply
gregg Posted: 7/21/2013
i have a 11000 gallon pool with a t-3 swim pure plus system installed, the problem im having is im getting a reading of 2500 from my swg, i went to 3 different pool stores to get my water tested and i get readings of 4000-3200-2580. ive also had the cell tested and it was fine. my clorine is way low due to the swg not working ( i have it in the off position right now) i tend to believe the last pool store that had a test of 2580 since my swg is reading 2500. i have added 60 lbs of salt on saturday and 24 hours later im still getting a reading of 2500 on my swg. just for kicks i purchased a salt water test strip kit and im getting a reading of 3800..im bout to throw in the towel and go back to 3" pucks.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/23/2013
John - Try holding the diagnostic button for 3 seconds to clear the "inspect cell" LED. If that doesn't work, check your salt level. If your salt level is good, the cell may be worn and need replacement.Reply
John Posted: 6/21/2013
The "Check Cell" light has been on. I have rinsed the cell with water but it's still lit. What else should I try.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/14/2013
astbyk - Here's a copy of the AquaRite Salt Chlorine Generator Owner's manual. Explanation of displays starts on page 7.Reply
astbyk Posted: 6/13/2013
We installed the Hayward Aqua Rite In-ground Chlorine Generatr with the T-Cell 15. Could you please tell me what the different read-outs mean on the Aqua Rite. I know which one indicates the sale level and I think one is the pool temp but not sure what the other numbers mean. Help!Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/26/2013
Generating Light - If your SCG is operating correctly and there is sufficient water flow, the generating light should be on for any setting.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 5/23/2013
Will the generating light be solid green all the time? Even when the dial is at 10%? and not really generating any CHL?Thanks
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/5/2013
Bobh - Sounds like you are working off a high level of chlorine that was is your pool prior to installing your SCG. Your pool should be settling in at 1-3 ppm free chlorine. It may take a week or so to adjust.Reply
Bobh Posted: 4/4/2013
I just installed an Aqua Rite with T3 cell 3 days ago. My salt reading is 3200 ppm. 10K gal pool with 1.5 Superpump. I initially set the dial @ 50% and took a reading the Chlorine is at 10 ppm. The pump is set to run 6 hrs. Each day I lowered the dial I'm at 22% and the chlorine is still around 9-10. Is this normal? What setting will it normally settle at? The water temp is currently 79%Thanks
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/3/2013
Brandon - The Salt Chlorine Generator has to be the last piece of equipment installed in your return line. The concentrated chlorine from the SCG will deteriorate the gaskets and working parts of the filter and any other units installed after the filter.Reply
Brandon Snodgrass Posted: 3/30/2013
The plumbing at my filter is pretty restricted for space after the filter but there's a good straight stretch before the filter to mount the tcell. What kind of negative impact could I expect if I mounted the cell in line before the filter?Reply