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Salt & Swim 3C Chlorine Generator for Inground Swimming Pools up to 30,000 gallons Owner’s Manual Contents Introduction....1 Installation.....2 Operation......12 Troubleshooting... 15 Warranty......21 Model: SAS Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207 www.hayward.com USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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For Canadian Units: At least two lugs marked “BONDING LUGS” are provided on the external surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bond ing grid in the area of the hot tub or spa to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No. 6 AWG. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
NOTE: The use of dry acid (sodium bisulfate) to adjust pool pH is discouraged especially in arid regions where pool water is subject to excessive evaporation and is not commonly diluted with fresh water. Dry acid can cause a buildup of by-products that can damage your chlorinator Cell. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
Salt & Swim 3C system. Salt & Swim 3C Installation Follow the step by step instructions located on the Installation Quick Start Guide. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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The Cell Vessel is designed to install in either 1½" or 2" PVC pool plumbing. For pools using 1½" polypipe, you must use a Hayward DIY-POLYPIPE adapter kit. The Cell Vessel must be installed on a 10" run of straight pipe at the end of the return piping just before the water returns to the pool. All pool equipment should be upstream from the Cell Vessel.
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Securely hold or tape this Cutting Template to the desired Cell Vessel installation location. Use a waterproof permanent marker to mark the pipe. When finished, there should be 12 marks on the pipe. Follow procedures on the Installation Quick Start Guide to complete Vessel installation. Mark Pipe Cut Pipe and Clean Shavings Slide Nuts on Pipe Slide Compression Rings on pipe Slide Collars on pipe USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Remove the foam protector from the SAS-CELL. Fully cover Cell pins with supplied grease. Verify that the O-ring is attached to the Cell before inserting the Cell into the Cell Vessel as shown. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Salt & Swim 3C enclosure. Run an eight gauge (8 AWG) solid copper wire from the bonding lug to your pool's existing bonding loop. to Pool Bonding loop USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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LED. The Flow Switch Calibration procedure is complete. You can now turn on your filter pump and begin normal operation. If the INADEQUATE WATER FLOW LED is still blinking after performing this procedure, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Si = pH + Ti + Ci + Ai - 12.1 Total Calcuim ºC ºF Alkalinity Hardness How to use: Measure pool pH, temperature, calcium hardness, and total alkalinity. Use the chart above to determine Ti, Ci,and Ai from your measurements. Insert values of pH, Ti, Ci and Ai into the above equation. If Si equals .2 or more, scaling and staining may occur. If Si equals -.2 or less corrosion or irritation may occur. CORROSIVE SCALING USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Always check stabilizer (cyanuric acid), when checking salt. These levels will most likely decline together. Use the chart on page 11 to determine how much stabilizer must be added to raise the level to 50 ppm. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
When you have an abnormally high bather load, a large amount of rain, a cloudy water condition, or any other condition which requires a large amount of purification to be introduced, press the SUPER CHLORINATING button. This electronically “super chlorinates” (boosts chlorine generation output) the water for 24 hours (filter pump must be on during this time). To cancel super chlorinating , pres the SUPER CHLORINATING button again. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Salt & Swim 3C Cell ages. You may need to lower the setting when the pool water temperature decreases significantly or there are long periods of inactivity. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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Spring Start-up DO NOT turn Salt & Swim 3C on until the pool water chemistry has been brought to the proper levels. This information can be found on page 8. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
Some indications may require a combination of LEDs to il- luminate. To aid in interpreting these indications, Hayward has created an interactive tool located at www.hayward.com. Use this tool and the information below to identify and correct problems that may arise.
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DAILY CHLORINE OUTPUT LEDs. There are ten DAILY CHLORINE OUT- PUT LEDs that each indicate a different error. These LEDs are labeled with a number on the diagram below. Refer to the table for their corresponding errors. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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LED 8 3. Inspect the Cell Vessel and verify the cell plates are fully covered by moving water. . Inspect the cable that connects the cell to the system. Make sure the cable is secure and undamaged. 5. Contact Hayward Technical Service. 1. Recycle power to the Salt & Swim by unplugging the linecord for two minutes LED 9 and then plugging it back in. 2. Contact Hayward Technical Service. 1. Recycle power to the Salt & Swim by unplugging the linecord for two minutes and then plugging it back in. MAX LED 2. Inspect the cable that connects the cell to the system. Make sure the cable is secure and undamaged. 3. Contact Hayward Technical Service. 1. Recycle power to the Salt & Swim by unplugging the linecord for two minutes Inadequate and then plugging it back in. 2. Perform “Flow Switch Calibration” procedure. Water Flow 2. Contact Hayward Technical Service. 1. Recycle power to the Salt & Swim by unplugging the linecord for two minutes Standing By and then plugging it back in. 2. Check that the pool temperature does is more than 50ºF and less than 104ºF. 2. Contact Hayward Technical Service. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS...
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To obtain warranty service or repair, please contact the place of purchase or the nearest Hayward authorized warranty service center. For more information on authorized service centers please contact the Hayward Technical Service Support Center (61 Whitecap Road, North Kingstown RI, 02852) or visit the Hayward website at www.hayward.com.
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