Goldine Controls AQL-PS-4, AQL-PS-8, AQL-PS-16 Operation Manual

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Automation and Chlorination

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Operation Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

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• A green colored terminal marked “Earth Ground” is located inside the wiring

• One bonding lug for US models (two for Canadian models) is provided on the

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Disconnect all AC power during installation.

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W ARNING: Water in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit may be

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hazardous to your health.

W ARNING: To reduce the risk of injury , do not permit children to

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use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.

compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be
connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service
panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors
supplying the equipment.

external surface. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local
common bonding grid in the area of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to
these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than 8
AWG US / 6 AWG Canada.

• All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains, or other
similar hardware within 3 meters of the pool, spa or hot tub shall be bonded to
the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than 8 A WG
US / 6 AWG Canada.

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Table of Contents

System Overview Block Diagram....................................................................... 1

Automation............................................................................. 1

Chlorination............................................................................ 2

Default Display ...................................................................... 2

Manual System Output Names........................................................................ 3

Operation Filter Pump............................................................................. 3

Lights and Aux Outputs.......................................................... 4

Pool/Sp a Valves..................................................................... 4

Heaters................................................................................... 4

System Off............................................................................. 4

Service................................................................................... 5

Automatic System Using the Programming Buttons.......................................... 6

Operation Programming Menu Flow Chart........................................... 7

(Programming) Settings Menu........................................................................ 8

Timers Menu.......................................................................... 1 1

Configuration Menu............................................................... 14

Quick “How To” Operate the Sp a - Manually.................................................. 23

Guide Operate the Sp a - Automatically.......................................... 23

Set the Heater T emperature................................................. 23

Set the Chlorinator Output ................................................... 23

St art/Stop Superchlorination................................................ 24

Program a T imeclock............................................................ 24

Program a Countdown Timer............................................... 24

Enter/Exit Service Mode....................................................... 25

Chlorinator Operation/ Saturation Index..................................................................... 26

Water Chemistry Salt Level................................................................................ 27

Type of Salt............................................................................ 27

How to Add or Remove Salt................................................. 27

System Maintenance Servicing and Cleaning the Aqua Logic Cell...................... 30

Winterizing.............................................................................. 30

Spring S tartup........................................................................ 30

Troubleshooting & Service Mode ....................................................................... 31

Diagnostic Information Check System Indicator ........................................................ 31

Diagnostic Menu................................................................... 32

Chlorinator Diagnostics........................................................ 32

Instant Salt.............................................................................. 32

Flow Switch............................................................................ 32

Cell, Water , Air, Solar Temperature...................................... 33

Software Revision................................................................. 33

Warranty Aqua Logic Warranty............................................................. 35

System Overview

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The Aqua Logic is a multifunction pool controller used to fully manage your pool/spa system. The Aqua
Logic can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. Although the Aqua Logic is easy to
use, it is important to completely read through this operating manual before attempting to operate the
control.

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POOL SPA

Optional Wireless

Spaside Remote

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON OFF

VALVES

FILTER

HEATER

LIGHTS

AUX1

AUX2

Optional Wireless

Remote Display

Keypad

Optional Wired

Remote Display

Keypad

(maximum of three)

T em perature

Sensors

Water

Air

Solar

Chlorinator
Flow Switch

Circuit Breaker

Subpanel

INPUT

240 VAC

Power

Optional

Wireless Base

Receiver

PS-4 (-8, -16) MAIN UNIT

Main Display

Keypad

OUTPUT

Filter Pump
Lights

(2 for PS-4)

Aux

(6 for PS-8, PS-16)

Pool/Spa Suction &
Return Valves

General Purpose
Valves (2)

Heaters (2)
Chlorina to r Cel l

OUTPUT

120/240V
Relays

24V Valve

ctuators

120/240V

Aux (8)

EXPANSION UNIT

Relays

(used with PS-16 only)

240 VAC

Power

General Purpose
Valves (4)

Circuit Breaker

Subpanel

24V Valve

ctuators

NOTE: This manual assumes that the Aqua Logic has been wired and configured according to the Instal­lation Manual. Aspects of the Aqua Logic that pertain to system setup are not covered in this manual.

Automation

The AQL-PS-4 (-8, -16) can control up to 4 (8, 16) high voltage (120/240V) pieces of equipment, up to
4 (8 for the PS-16) automatic valve actuators, and 2 conventional heaters plus a solar heater. Both manual
and automatic (programmed) operation are available. All of the control functions can be programmed at a
display/keypad which is part of the main unit (typically located near the pool equipment) or at one or more
remote display/keypads.

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Chlorination

With the use of the optional AQL-CL chlorination kit, the Aqua Logic is also an automatic chlorine genera­tion system for pool and/or spa sanitization. If enabled (see Configuration Menu), this operation requires
a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool/spa water. The Aqua Logic automatically con­verts the salt into free chlorine which kills bacteria and algae in the pool/spa. 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/spa. The only time you may need to add more salt to the
pool/spa is when water is replenished due to backwashing, draining, or splashing (not evaporation).

The Aqua Logic is designed to handle the purification needs of most residential swimming pools up to
40,000 gallons (150,000 liters), or the needs of most commercial pools up to 25,000 gallons (95,000
liters). Check local codes for other restrictions. The actual amount of chlorination required to properly
sanitize a pool varies due to bather load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool’s cleanliness.

Default Display

Turn power on at the main panel and turn the Aqua Logic control power circuit breaker on. The keypad
will show the default display . The default display alternates between the day/time, air and pool (or spa)
temperature, pool/spa sanitizer setting, and salt level. Under certain unusual circumstances, additional
displays may be added to the default menu to inform you about system operation. The Aqua Logic will
automatically scroll through all of the default menu displays or you can press “<” or “>” to manually scroll.

Optional Remote Display/keypad shown--the display keypad on the

main control unit will have a “Service” button in the upper left

corner instead of the “System Off” button.

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Manual System Operation

While the main objective of the Aqua Logic is to automate the operation of your pool/spa system, there
may be certain times when you want to override the automatic operation and control the equipment manu­ally . T o operate the pool equipment manually while keeping the automation active, perform the following
procedures. Note that if you turn a relay on manually , it will remain on until either you turn it off manually ,
or the next time the programmed automatic operation would normally turn that relay off. Example: the
filter pump is programmed to run from 9:00A to 5:00P daily . If you turn the filter pump on manually at
8:00PM, it will run continuously until the next day at 5:00PM at which time it will turn off and follow the
normal program from then on. Manually turning off a relay works in a similar fashion.

Display

System Off (remote displays)

or

Service (main unit display)

Menu and Navigation Buttons

Check System LED

Aux1 - Aux6

(On/Off)

PS-8
Display

Valve4 or Heater2

(See Configuration Menu)

Output Names

The Aqua Logic is shipped from the factory with each output labeled with a generic name (e.g. AUX1,
V AL VE3, etc.). One of the features in the software (see Configuration Menu, page 14) is that each output
can be assigned a new name that is more descriptive of the equipment being controlled. This makes it much
easier to operate all of the equipment on your pool without having to memorize what each output controls.
Insert name labels are also provided to be placed next to each display pushbutton. Since there is no way
to know how your particular system is configured, this manual will use the original generic names for each
output.

Filter Pump

Single Speed Filter Pump: If the pump is currently off, press the “FIL TER” button to turn on the pump.
Pressing the “FIL TER” button again will turn off the pump. However, if there is a heater in the system, and
it is operating, and the “Heater Cooldown” feature is enabled (Configuration Menu) then: when you press
the “FIL TER” button to turn off the filter , only the heater will turn off, the Filter LED will flash and the
display will indicate “Heater Cooldown”. At this point the filter pump will automatically turn of f after 15
minutes of heater cooldown operation. If you want to override the heater cooldown, simply press the
FIL TER button again to turn off the filter pump.

T wo Speed Filter Pump: If the pump is currently off, simply press the “FIL TER” button to turn on high
speed operation of the filter pump. The “FIL TER” LED will illuminate continuously . Pressing the “FIL­TER” button again will switch to low speed operation and the “FIL TER” LED will flash. If you attempt to
switch to low speed shortly after turning on high speed the filter pump will automatically remain in high
speed for 3 minutes before switching to low speed to allow the pump to prime and establish normal water
flow .

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Freeze Pr otection: This function protects the pool, plumbing, and equipment against freeze damage. If
Freeze Protection is enabled and the AIR temperature sensor falls below 38°F, the Aqua Logic will turn on
the aux relay to circulate the water. IMPOR T ANT : this only enables operation of the AUX output during
freeze--see the “Filter Pump Config.” menu to enable freeze protection for the main circulation system.

Lights and Aux Outputs

Manual operation of all relays (AUX1 and AUX2 for a PS-4 model, AUX1 - AUX6 for a PS-8 model, or
AUX1 - AUX14 for a PS-16 model) is identical. Assuming that the relay is currently off, simply press the
appropriate button to turn on the relay . If the relay does not turn on, it probably is due to the “interlock”
feature (which was set up in the Configuration Menu) being activated that requires the filter pump to be
running and the valves to be in the pool-only position. This protects pumps and other equipment from
possible damage. If the controlled output is on, pressing the appropriate button again will turn off the relay .
Manual turn off is disabled if the “Freeze Protection” feature is enabled and the air temperature is less than
the selected freeze temperature threshold.

Pool/Spa V alves

Pool-only or spa-only systems: The POOL/SP A/SPILLOVER button has no function.
Standar d Pool and Spa systems without spa spillover: In pool-only mode (“POOL” LED illuminated),

press the “POOL/SP A/SPILLOVER” button to switch to spa-only operation (“SP A” LED illuminated).
Pressing the “POOL/SP A/SPILLOVER” button again will switch back to pool-only . Note that the filter
pump will turn off while the pool/spa valves are turning.

Standar d Pool and Spa systems with spa spillover: When currently in the pool-only mode (“POOL”
LED illuminated), press the “POOL/SP A/SPILLOVER” button to switch to spa-only operation (“SP A”
LED illuminated). Press the button again to switch to spa spillover operation (“SPILLOVER” LED
illuminated). Pressing the “POOL/SP A/SPILLOVER” button again will switch back to pool-only mode.
Note that the filter pump will turn off while the pool/spa valves are turning.

Dual Equipment Pool and Spa systems without spa spillover: The POOL/SP A/SPILLOVER button
has no function. The “POOL” LED will always be illuminated.

Dual Equipment Pool and Spa systems with spa spillover: When currently in the separate Pool and
Spa loops mode (“POOL” LED illuminated) and the Spa Filter is off, press the POOL/SP A/SPILLOVER
button to switch to spa spillover operation (“SPILLOVER” LED illuminated). Press the POOL/SP A/
SPILLOVER button again to return to the separate Pool and Spa loops mode of operation. Note that the
Pool Filter pump will shut off while the pool/spa return valve is turning. The system will automatically
switch out of spillover whenever the spa filter pump is turned on.

Note: For Dual Equipment Pool and Spa systems, there is no Spa Only mode.

Heaters

This description applies to Heater1 and to Heater2, if programmed (note that the function of the V alve4
button changes to Heater2 when Heater2 is enabled). Pressing the “HEA TER” button causes the Aqua
Logic to switch the heater control output between a “forced off” state and a normal, automatic thermo­static control operating state.

System Off

Each remote display/keypad has a red “SYSTEM OFF” button on the upper left corner of the keypad.
Pressing this button will turn all outputs off and they will remain off, regardless of any programmed control
logic, until either the “SYSTEM OFF” button (on any remote display/keypad) is pressed again or the
“SER VICE” button is pressed on the display/keypad at the main unit. The red “SYSTEM OFF” LED will
illuminate to indicate that all outputs and being forced off.

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W ARNING: pr essing the “SYSTEM OFF” button overrides any programmed freeze pro-

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tection and may cause damage to your system in freezing conditions.

Service

The main unit keypad has a “SER VICE” key . This button is used primarily during servicing of the pool
equipment. If you want to completely disable the automatic operation and operate the system manually ,
you can put the system into Service or Service-Timed mode by pressing the “SER VICE” button. Pressing
the “SER VICE” button once will switch the system into service mode which means that all automatic
functions are disabled, and the remote display/keypads are disabled (except for manual turn off for emer­gencies). The red “SER VICE” LED will be illuminated and the Aqua Logic will remain in this mode of
operation until manually taken out of service mode.

Pressing the “SER VICE” button again will cause the Aqua Logic to switch to service-timed mode which is
very similar to service mode, except that the Aqua Logic will automatically return to normal operation after
3 hours. During service timed operation, the “SER VICE” LED will flash and the time remaining will be
displayed on the remote display/keypad(s).

Pressing the “SER VICE” button again, will return the Aqua Logic to normal (automatic) operation.
See T roubleshooting/Diagnostic Information (page 31) for more information about the service modes.

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Automatic System Operation

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The Aqua Logic controls most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent
working on your pool. Most of the pool equipment can be programmed to operate on a timeclock basis.
In addition, the desired pool and spa temperatures and pool and spa chlorinator settings can be pro­grammed. This section will guide you on how to program the automatic operation for each function.

The programming of automatic functions can be performed at either the main display/keypad located at the
pool equipment pad or the in-home remote display/keypad.

Using the programming buttons

There are 5 buttons on each keypad that are used for programming (refer to diagram).

MENU

Button

+

MENU

<

>

Select Desired Menu

and Buttons

+

Adjust

There are 4 steps to programming any function:

1.

2.

3.

Menu

+

Press the “MENU” button to get to the desired menu. Multiple pushes of the
button will rotate through all 5 menus and return to the starting point.

Press either key to scroll through the various items in the selected menu. Multiple
pushes of the button will rotate through all menu items and return to the starting
point. Only menu items that are applicable to your pool will appear. (Example: if
you don’t have a spa, then no spa related menu items will appear).

Once a menu item has been selected above, the current setting/selection will ap­pear (flashing) on the display . Use the “+” and/or “-” keys to change this selec­tion. Sometimes “+” and “-“ will adjust a value up or down (example: heater
temperature setting or timeclock on/off time) or , in other cases the “+” and “-“
may toggle between 2 options (example: turning superchlorination ON or OFF).

<

and Buttons

>

Select Items from

a Menu

4.

Menu

After you have adjusted the item to the desired value, simply move on to the next
menu item to “lock in” your new setting. The Aqua Logic memory will maintain
the setting, even if power is removed for an extended period.

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Programming Menu Flowchart

default menu day and time

settings menu spa heater1 temp (off, 65ºF-104ºF)

timers menu filter pump -- all days (or) filter pump -- weekends

PS-4 only

diagnostic menu chlorinator diagnostics

configuration menu chlor config.

PS-4 only

air/water temperature

chlorinator setting

salt level

pool heater1 temp (off, 65ºF-104ºF)
spa heater2 temp (off, 65ºF-104ºF)
pool heater2 temp (off, 65ºF-104ºF)

spa solar temp (off, 65ºF-104ºF)

pool solar temp (off, 65ºF-104ºF)

superchlorinate (on/off)

spa chlorinator setting (0-100%)

pool chlorinator setting (0-100%)

day and time

display light (always on/60 sec)

teach wireless remote

wireless channel

low speed -- all days (or) low speed -- weekends

spa -- all days (or) spa -- weekends

lights -- all days (or) lights -- weekends (or) lights -- countdown

}

}

aux1 -- all days (or) aux1 -- weekends (or) aux1-- countdown

aux2 -- all days (or) aux2 -- weekends (or) aux2-- countdown

valve3 -- all days (or) valve3 -- weekends

valve4 -- all days (or) valve4 -- weekends

super chlorinate hours (1-96)

instant salt
flow switch

cell temperature sensor

water sensor

air sensor

solar sensor

main software revision

display software revision

expansion unit software revision

RF base software revision

pool/spa config.

filter config.

heater1 config

heater2 config

solar config.

lights config

aux1 config

aux2 config

valve3 config

valve4 config

all timeclocks (7 or 2/5 day)

time format (12 or 24 hr)

units (english/metric)

reset config to default

denotes conditional items

filter pump --weekdays

low speed --weekdays

spa --weekdays

lights -- weekdays

aux1 -- weekdays

aux2 -- weekdays

valve3 -- weekdays

valve4 -- weekdays

chlorinator (enabled/disabled)

display salt/minerals

pool only / spa only / pool & spa-std / pool & spa-dual

function (manual on/off, timeclock, countdown timer)

function (manual on/off, timeclock, countdown timer, solar, low speed filter pump)

function (manual on/off, timeclock, countdown timer, solar, low speed filter pump)

function (manual on/off, timeclock, countdown timer, solar, in-floor cleaner)

function (manual on/off, timeclock, countdown timer, solar, in-floor cleaner)

spa countdn

spillover (enabled/disabled)

filter operation (pool only/spa spillover)

v1=aux1 v2=aux2 (enabled/disabled)

filter name

1 speed, 2 speed

freeze protection (enabled/disabled)

freeze temp

heater1 (enabled/disabled)

heater1 name

heater cooldown (enabled/disabled)

heater extend (enabled/disabled)

heater2 (enabled/disabled)

heater2 name

heater cooldown (enabled/disabled)

heater extend (enabled/disabled)

solar (enabled/disabled)
solar extend (enabled/disabled)
solar priority (enabled/disabled)

lights name

aux1 name

interlock (enabled/disabled)

freeze protection (enabled/disabled)

aux2 name

interlock (enabled/disabled)

freeze protection (enabled/disabled)

valve3 name

interlock (enabled/disabled)

freeze protection (enabled/disabled)

valve4 name

interlock (enabled/disabled)

freeze protection (enabled/disabled)

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The Aqua Logic’s five menus have many items in each menu that allow you to customize the operation of
your pool/spa equipment. The chart below shows the Aqua Logic’ s five menus as well as each menu’s
specific settings.

The Default Menu is a series of informative displays (temperatures, salt levels, chlorinator settings, etc.)
with nothing to set. The Aqua Logic will automatically switch to the default menu when no keys have been
pressed for 2 minutes and will then scroll through each display .

The Settings Menu and the Timers Menu are the menus you will be using most often to adjust the operation
of your pool. The Configuration Menu is used when the system is installed and defines what equipment is
connected to each output and the operational logic that will control the equipment. This menu is normally
“locked” and should only be used by a pool professional. Details regarding the Configuration menu are
included in the Aqua Logic Installation Manual.

The “Diagnostic Menu” is primarily intended for the service technician and contains information and details
about the system operation that are helpful in troubleshooting, if problems occur.

Settings Menu

The Settings Menu allows you to set all system operating parameters except the timeclock and countdown
timers which are part of the Timers Menu.

Important: All of the displays shown below use the default generic names for each function

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or output. The Aqua Logic allows more descriptive names to be assigned to each piece of equip­ment (refer to the section regarding the Configuration Menu for more information).

Spa Heater1

Off

not shown if Pool

and Spa-Dual is selected

Spa Heater2

102°F

not shown if Pool

and Sp a-Dual is selected

Pool Heater1

Off

Pool Heater2

85°F

Adjust the d e sired sp a temp e r a t ur e ( O ff, 65 °F, 66°F, ...1 0 3 ° F, 104°F, Off)

+

>

>

Move to previous/next menu item

Adjust the d e sired sp a temp e r a t ur e ( O ff, 65 °F, 66°F, ...1 0 3 ° F, 104°F, Off)

+

>

>

Move to previous/next menu item

The spa heater setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “spa only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the “Heater1” and/or “Heater2” control is enabled. The heater will
turn on whenever the pool/spa valves are in the “spa only” position and the filter pump is
running and the spa water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting. If you
have both solar heat and a conventional heater and the solar priority option is selected
(Configuration Menu), then the conventional heater will only operate when solar heat is
NOT available.

For Pool and Spa dual equipment operation (“Pool and Spa -Dual” selected), Spa Heater1 is
tied to the Spa Filter (AUX1).

Adjust the desired pool temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, . ..103°F, 104°F, Off)

+

>

>

Move to previous/next menu item
Adjust the desired pool temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, . ..103°F, 104°F, Off)

+

>

>

Move to previous/next menu item

The pool heater setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “pool only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the “Heater1” and/or “Heater2” control is enabled. The heater will
turn on whenever the pool/spa valves are in the “pool only” or “spa spillover” position and
the filter pump is running and the pool water temperature is less than the desired temperature
setting. If you have both solar heat and a conventional heater and the solar priority option

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is selected (Configuration Menu), then the conventional heater will only operate when solar
heat is NOT available.

For Pool and Spa dual equipment operation (“Pool and Spa -Dual” selected), Pool Heater2 is
tied to the Pool Filter (FIL TER).

Spa Solar

102°F

Pool Solar

88°F

Super Chlorinate

Off

Adjust th e desired spa tem perature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off)

+

>

>

Move to previous/next menu item

The spa solar setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “spa only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the solar control is enabled. The solar system will turn on whenever
the pool/spa valves are in the “spa only” position and the filter pump is running and the spa
water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting and solar heat is available.

Adjust the desired pool temperature (Off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, Off)

+

>

>

Move to previous/next menu item

The pool heater setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “pool only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the solar control is enabled. The solar system will turn on whenever
the pool/spa valves are in the “pool only” or “spa spillover” position and the filter pump is
running and the pool water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting and solar
heat is available.

Turn super chlorinate on or off

+

>

>

Move to previous/next menu item

This display only appears if the chorinator function is enabled (see Configuration Menu).
When you have an unusually high bather load, a large amount of rain, a cloudy water
condition, or any other condition that requires a large amount of chlorine to be introduced to
the pool, activate the Aqua Logic Super -Chlorinate function. The Aqua Logic will turn on
the filter pump, set the pool/spa valves to the correct position, and set the chlorine generator
to maximum output. The superchlorinate function will continue for the programmed number
of hours (see Timers/Super Chlorinate Hours below) overriding the normal filter pump timeclock
settings. At the end of the super chlorinate period, the pool will return to normal operation.

Spa Chlorinator

3%

Pool Chlorinator

60%

If you manually turn off the filter pump (using the “FIL TER” button on any display/keypad),
the super chlorinate function terminates. When you turn the filter pump back on, super
chlorinate will resume for the balance of the programmed number of hours.

+

Adjust the desired chlorinator output for spa (0,1,2,3...9,10,15,20...95,100%)

>

>

Move to previous/next menu item

This setting will appear only if the chorinator function is enabled and system has been setup
for “spa only” or “pool and spa-std”. It will determine the chlorinator output when the
system is operating in spa-only mode. The actual amount of chlorine introduced into the spa
is determined by: this setting, the amount of time the pool operates in spa-only mode, the
water temperature, and the amount of salt in the water.

Adjust the desired chlorinator output for pool (0,1,2,3...9,10,15,20...95,100%)

+

>

Move to previous/next menu item

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