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Hayward Pool Equipment Troubleshooting Guides

Parker Conley Parker Conley • Technical Guides • Updated November 2024
Hayward Troubleshooting Guides

Comprehensive troubleshooting guides for Hayward pool equipment, written for pool service professionals and experienced DIY owners. Each guide covers common problems, diagnostic procedures, and step-by-step solutions.

Salt Chlorine Generators

Salt Chlorinator

Hayward AquaRite

Complete troubleshooting for the classic Hayward AquaRite salt system. Covers all indicator lights, diagnostic readings, common faults, and no-chlorine problems.

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Salt Chlorinator

Hayward AquaRite 900

Troubleshooting guide for the AquaRite 900 series with digital display. Includes light indicators, menu navigation, and automation integration issues.

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Salt Chlorinator

Hayward AquaRite S3

Complete troubleshooting for the AquaRite S3 with touchscreen display and pump control. Covers all warnings, schedules, flow issues, and generation problems.

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Variable Speed Pumps

Variable Speed Pump

Hayward TriStar VS 900

Troubleshooting guide for the TriStar VS 900 variable speed pump. Covers error codes, priming issues, speed settings, timer programming, and communication faults.

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Variable Speed Pump

Hayward TriStar VS 950

Complete troubleshooting for the TriStar VS 950 pump. Includes system errors, drive faults, priming problems, and communication issues with automation systems.

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Variable Speed Pump

Hayward EcoStar VS

Troubleshooting guide for the EcoStar VS variable speed pump. Covers Check System error codes, priming failures, PFC-Hi, AC Mains Low, SVRS trips, and comm faults.

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Variable Speed Pump

Hayward MaxFlo VS

Complete troubleshooting for the MaxFlo VS pump. Covers no-start errors, priming failures, low flow, overheating, voltage faults, drive overload, and timer setup.

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Variable Speed Pump

Hayward Super Pump VS 700

Troubleshooting guide for the Super Pump VS 700. Covers error codes, priming problems, speed program setup, drive faults, and communication with automation.

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Variable Speed Pump

Hayward VS Omni

Complete troubleshooting for the VS Omni variable speed pump. Covers drive errors, built-in automation issues, scheduling, comm faults, and priming problems.

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Gas Heaters

Gas Heater

Hayward Universal H-Series

Comprehensive troubleshooting for the Universal H-Series gas heater. Covers all error codes, ignition failures, pressure switch issues, and heating problems.

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Heat Pumps

Heat Pump

Hayward HeatPro

Troubleshooting guide for the HeatPro and Summit heat pumps. Covers all error codes (LP, HI, HP, PO, Flo, Fs, dEF), refrigerant diagnostics, and flow issues.

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Automation Systems

Automation System

Hayward ProLogic

Troubleshooting guide for the ProLogic automation system. Covers blank display, cell power issues, high salt/amps, CSM comm faults, heater and aux control problems.

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Automation System

Hayward OmniLogic

Complete troubleshooting for the OmniLogic smart automation system. Covers no power, equipment not responding, scheduling issues, VS pump comm, and app connectivity.

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Chemistry Controllers

Chemistry Controller

Hayward Sense & Dispense

Troubleshooting guide for the Sense & Dispense chemical automation system. Covers dosing errors, sensor calibration, ORP/pH readings, and communication faults.

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Filters

DE Filter

Hayward ProGrid DE

Troubleshooting guide for the ProGrid DE filter. Covers high pressure, DE returning to pool, short filter cycles, leaks, and backwash procedures.

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Cartridge Filter

Hayward SwimClear

Complete troubleshooting for the SwimClear cartridge filter. Covers high pressure, cloudy water, short filter cycles, and cartridge maintenance procedures.

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Lighting

LED Lighting

Hayward ColorLogic

Troubleshooting guide for ColorLogic LED pool lights. Covers lights not turning on, wrong colors, synchronization issues, GFCI trips, and fixture replacements.

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Pool Cleaners

Suction Cleaner

Hayward Navigator

Troubleshooting guide for the Navigator suction pool cleaner. Covers not moving, not climbing walls, getting stuck, flow adjustment, and hose issues.

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Robotic Cleaners

Hayward Robotic Cleaners

Troubleshooting guide for Hayward robotic pool cleaners. Covers not moving, not climbing, error codes, power supply issues, and brush/track problems.

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Suction Cleaners

Hayward Suction Cleaners

Troubleshooting guide for Hayward suction-side pool cleaners. Covers insufficient suction, stuck cleaners, hose tangling, random patterns, and flow problems.

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