Salt Level - Hayward Aqua Trol AQ-TROL-RJ-CUL Manuel Du Propriétaire

Salt Level

Use the chart on page 4 to determine how much salt in pounds (or Kgs) needs to be added to reach
the recommended levels. Use the equations below (measurements are in feet/gallons and meters/
liters) if pool size is unknown.
Rectangular
Round
Oval
The Aqua Trol features two modes of operation; Normal Salt Mode and Low Salt Mode. In general,
Normal Salt mode generates more chlorine than Low Salt Mode but there are other factors that
affect total chlorine production (see "Operation" on page 11). For lower demands, or if there will
be supplemental sanitization, Low Salt Mode may be desired. The Aqua Trol is shipped from the
factory in Normal Salt Mode and no selection is required if this is the desired mode. If you would
prefer to use Low Salt Mode, it must be selected within the Diagnostic Display (page 11).
Normal Salt Mode: The ideal salt level is between 2700-3400 ppm (parts per million) with 3200
ppm being optimal. If the level is low, determine the number of gallons in the pool and add salt
according to the chart on page 5. A low salt level will reduce the efficiency of the Aqua Trol and
result in lower chlorine production. A high salt level can cause the Aqua Trol to shutdown and may
begin to give a salty taste to your pool (generally, the salt will begin to be tasted at a level of about
3500-4000 ppm).
Low Salt Mode: The ideal saline level is between 1200-1800 ppm (parts per million) with 1500
ppm being optimal. If the level is low, determine the number of gallons in the pool and add salt
according to the chart on page 6. A low saline level will reduce the efficiency of the Aqua Trol and
result in lower chlorine production. A high saline level can cause the Aqua Trol to shutdown.
The salt in your pool is constantly recycled and the loss of salt throughout the swimming season
should be small. This loss is due primarily to the addition of water because of splashing, back-
washing or draining (because of rain). Salt is not lost due to evaporation.
Type of Salt to Use
It is important to use only sodium chloride (NaCl) that is 99% pure. This is common food quality or
water softener salt available in 40-80 lb. bags at your local Hayward dealer. It is also acceptable
to use water conditioning salt pellets, however, it will take longer for them to dissolve. Do not use
rock salt, salt with more than 1% yellow prussiate of soda, salt with more than 1% of anti-caking
additives, or iodized salt.
How to Add or Remove Salt
Turn the filter pump on and add the salt directly into the pool. Brush the salt to speed up the dissolv-
ing process--to not allow the salt to sit in a pile on the bottom of the pool. Run the filter pump for 24
hours with the suction coming from the main drain (use the pool vacuum if there is not main drain) to
allow the salt to evenly disperse throughout the pool. The salt display may take 24 hours to respond
to the change in salt concentration. The only way to lower the salt concentration is to partially drain
the pool and refill with fresh water.
USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
Gallons
(pool size in feet)
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 7.5
Diameter x Diameter x
Average Depth x 5.9
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 6.7
Liters
(pool size in meters)
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 1000
Diameter x Diameter x
Average Depth x 785
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 893
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