- Touch and hold the MENU/ENTER button on the cell
- Press the UP OR DOWN arrow to calibrate salt
- Touch and hold the MENU/ENTER button on the cell again
- Modify the salt display to correlate with the reading test by holding the arrows UP OR DOWN
- Touch and hold the MENU/ENTER the button to hook the modified calibration and go back to the main display.
Full Answer
What should my Hayward salt chlorinator be set at?
2700 ppm to 3400 ppmSalt Systems work best with approximately 3200 parts per million (ppm) of salt, which is roughly the equivalent to a teaspoon of salt per gallon. However, all Hayward Salt Systems are designed to operate with salt levels anywhere from 2700 ppm to 3400 ppm.
What percentage should I run my salt cell?
Since it's summer, set your salt water chlorinator to 80% to 100%.
How do I know if my Hayward salt cell is working?
The easiest way to ascertain if the chlorinator is working is to make sure the cell is clean by checking the needle or production lights. Ensure there is enough salt in the pool. On the chlorinator box there should be a light or dial that indicates it is working.
How does a Hayward salt system work?
As pool water passes through the salt cell, an extremely safe electrical charge, generated by the control box, automatically converts the dissolved salt into fresh, natural chlorine. The newly chlorinated water is then dispersed evenly throughout the pool by the return jets where it prevents algae and kills bacteria.
What setting should my salt cell be on?
Try to maintain a consistent salt level of between 2,700 parts per million (ppm) and 3,400 ppm, with 3,200 ppm being ideal.
How many hours a day should a salt water pool pump run?
The pool pump in a saltwater pool should be run 8 to 12 hours per day on average. In saltwater pools, the pump needs to be on for two reasons. The first is to filter the water. The pump should complete at least one turnover of the pool water to filter it properly.
How often do I add salt to my pool?
There is no set timeframe of when you need to add salt to your pool. Because salt does not dissipate from your water, the only time you would add salt to your pool is when you add fresh water or after heavy rain that dilutes salinity levels.
What happens if salt level is too low in pool?
A low salt level will reduce the efficiency of your salt chlorinator and result in low chlorine production. A high salt level can cause your chlorinator to shutdown and may begin to give your water a salty taste.
What happens if salt level is too high in pool?
An overly salted pool will generally not be a major problem (aside from salty-tasting water), but at levels over 6000 ppm there may be corrosion damage to some of the metallic equipment.
Do you have to turn off chlorinator when adding salt?
Before adding salt to your pool, be sure to TURN OFF the Salt Chlorine Generator at the Control Unit. The generator should not be turned on until the salt has completely dissolved. Leave the PUMP ON to circulate the water and help dissolve the salt.
How do you use a Hayward chlorinator?
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What temperature does a Hayward salt cell stop working?
The salt cell generators are made to work when pool water temperatures are above 60 degrees. In pool water temperatures that are 60 degrees or below, the salt generators simply shut down and by design do not allow the salt cell to ionize (breakdown) the salt and convert it to chlorine.
What percent should my pool chlorinator be set to?
We suggest you start your salt chlorine generator at 50 percent output and run it for a couple of days, then check the chlorine level. In a balanced pool, a good chlorine level is 1-3 parts per million. If your chlorine levels are low, you can raise the percentage, and if it's high you can lower the percentage.
How long should I run salt cell?
Overall, you need to run your saltwater generator and pool pump for at least 8 hours daily. Not running either of these long enough means not enough chlorine to sanitize the water. Remember, the pool pump needs to be running simultaneously with the chlorine generator for the salt cell to produce chlorine.
How long does a salt cell need to run for?
Salt Cells are usually rated to last 10,000 hours of runtime or about five years of usage.
Should you oversize salt chlorine generator?
No matter what brand you buy, you want to oversize your system. The industry standard is to choose a salt system with a maximum capacity of 1.5 to 2 times the size of your actual pool (ex: for a 20,000 gallon pool, choosing a system that can handle up to 30,000-40,000 gallons max).
How much salt does a Hayward salt system use?
However, all Hayward Salt Systems are designed to operate with salt levels anywhere from 2700 ppm to 3400 ppm.
What is the salinity level of salt water?
The salinity level in ocean water is 31,000 ppm, but the level in a salt water pool is much lower — only 3,000ppm. That’s less than the salinity level of human tears!
What is the difference between a salt water pool and a traditional chlorinated pool?
1. What’s the difference between a salt water pool and a traditional chlorinated pool? In a traditional pool, chlorine is added directly to the pool water. Advancements in the pool industry have led to a simpler and safer alternative. Salt water chlorination is a natural and more convenient sanitization method.
Is salt water sanitized?
Salt water chlorination is a natural and more convenient sanitization method. Salt is dissolved in the pool and our system converts it into just the right amount of chlorine for clean, clear, and luxuriously soft water. 2. Is a salt water pool easier to maintain?
Is it easier to move from a chlorinated pool to a salt water pool?
Moving from a traditionally chlorinated pool to a luxurious salt water pool has never been easier. Whether you have a small backyard pool or a large commercial swimming pool, you can enjoy the many benefits of salt water swimming pools: comfort, convenience, and cost-savings. Hayward makes it easy!
Is Hayward salt water?
Hayward’s industry leading residential and commercial salt water pool systemsturn your pool salt into a self-regenerating supply of pure chlorine for clean, clear, and luxuriously soft pool and spa water. Along with easy maintenance, it’s no wonder so many pool owners are converting their traditional chlorine pools to salt water pools!
Is salt water pool salty?
Additionally, salt water pools require fewer chemicals to keep the water clean and clear. 4. Is a salt water pool, salty? Not at all! In fact, your pool’s salinity level is about 1/12 of the salinity of the ocean and a drop of water from a salt water pool has less salt than that found in a human tear.
What is salt chlorination?
Salt chlorination converts natural salt into chlorine, creating several key benefits for your pool.
Why do pools need sanitization?
All pools and spas require sanitization to keep the water clean, clear and safe for swimming. Hayward’s advanced salt chlorination, UV, ozone, AOP and chemistry management systems take sanitization to the next level, making it simpler than ever to achieve water your whole family will love.
How to ground Hayward Aqua Rite?
Ground the Hayward Aqua Rite control box. Using an 8AWG conductor, connect the grounding lug on the right side of the Del Eclipse to an appropriate earth contact. Failure to adequately bond your power unit can lead to severe electrical shocks. Note: This bonding wire is installed in addition to your normal grounding process (green wire). You need both per code.
What is the green light on the Hayward salt generator?
A green light next to "Power" and "Generating" will illuminate if everything is working correctly. The installation is now complete. Enjoy your new Hayward Aqua Rite salt chlorine generator!
How to determine correct wiring connection for Aqua Rite?
In order to determine the correct wiring connection, refer to the label on the inside door of the Aqua Rite control box. The Aqua Rite is shipped from the factory with the configuration jumpers in the 240V position. Note: If using 120V, move the jumpers to the configuration listed on the wiring diagram.
How to feed Aqua Rite cable?
Feed the cable from the Aqua Rite control box through 1/2" conduit. Push the one end of the conduit into the terminal adapter on the control box.
How long does it take for salt to dissolve in Aqua Rite?
Keep this in the "Off" position until the salt is completely dissolved. This may take 24 hours.
What is the salt level on Aqua Rite?
After the salt has dissolved and the salt level is between 2700-3400 ppm, move the power switch on the Aqua Rite control box to the "Auto" position.
What kind of salt should I use for a pool?
The next steps will involve adding the salt to the pool. It is important to use only sodium chloride (NaCl) salt that is greater than 99% pure. This is common food quality salt or water softener salt and is usually available in 40-80 pound bags. DO NOT use rock salt, salt with yellow prussiate of soda, salt with anti-caking additives, or iodized salt.
How many parameters does the Hayward Aqua Rite Salt Chlorine Generator have?
The Hayward Aqua Rite Salt Chlorine Generator displays a total of 9 diagnostic parameters that are accessed by pushing the Diagnostic button sequentially. The default display is the Average Salt Level. If the button is not pushed for 30 seconds, the display will revert back to this salt display.
Is the average salt level in sync with the instant salt level?
The Average Salt Level should track fairly close to the Instant Salt Level but occasionally, after some events like adding salt or changing cells, the two levels are considerably out of sync. When this happens, the Average Salt Level must be recalibrated to the Instant Salt Level, See our guide on " How To Recalibrate the Salt Level on ...
What is the best salt level for a pool?
The ideal salt level is between 2700-3400 ppm (parts per million) with 3200 ppm being optimal. Before adding salt to your pool, test the water to check your salt level.
Why does salt lose water in my pool?
Water loss is due primarily to the addition of water because of splash out, backwashing and/ or overflowing because of rain. Salt does not wear out or evaporate.
What does low salt level mean?
A low salt level will reduce the efficiency of your salt chlorinator and result in low chlorine production. A high salt level can cause your chlorinator to shutdown and may begin to give your water a salty taste. Generally, salt will begin to be tasted at a level of about 3500-4000 ppm.
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