HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide

June 4, 2024
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HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide

Pre-Installation Checklist

  • This upgrade will convert the AQR S3 to an AQR S3 Omni and will require Omni specific accessories.
  • Power is removed to all equipment in the system.
  • All equipment settings and schedules will be lost after the upgrade.
  • All safety precautions have been read in the Installation manual.
  • Along with some fasteners, the parts shown are included in the box.
  • All of the necessary tools and mounting hardware have been gathered (drill, drill bits, Phillips & flathead screwdrivers, level, wire cutters/strippers, mounting anchors and fasteners).
  • The Controller will be mounted a maximum of 15′ from the AQR S3 and will be mounted a minimum of 6′ horizontal distance from the pool or spa.

What’s Included:

1 Record Current Settings and Wiring Connections

All settings will be lost after upgrading. Before starting the installation, use the Settings Worksheet on page 4 of the Installation Manual to record all current settings, speeds, temperatures, timers, and schedules for all connected pool equipment. This information will be needed when you start the Configuration Wizard (Step 10).

2 Remove Front Panel

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Remove Front
Panel

3 Install the AQR S3 Omni Expansion Board

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Install the AQR S3 Omni
Expansion Board

4 Install Power and Data Cables

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Install Power and Data
Cables

5 Attach Relay Wire Harness and

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Attach Relay Wire Harness
and

6 Install Relays

Use the supplied fasteners to install the relays into the enclosure. After installing the relays, plug the wire harnesses into the AQR S3 Omni Expansion Board as shown.

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Install
Relays

7 Mount Controller

The AQR S3 Omni Controller contains the wifi radio and has a 15 ft cord which must plug into the AQR S3 Omni Expansion Board. When considering a suitable mounting location, refer to the Pre-Installation Checklist on the front of this Quick Start Guide and find a location that will reliability reach the home’s router or access point. Allow enough clearance above the enclosure so that the flip door can open fully while mounting at a height that you can easily view and change settings. A mounting template is provided in the Installation manual. To install, screw two appropriate fasteners into the mounting surface at the desired location as shown. Tighten until the bottom of the screw heads are 1/8″ off the mounting surface then hang the Controller firmly on the screws.

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Mount
Controller

8 Install Sensors

Water Sensor 1. Drill a 3/8″ (10mm) diameter hole in the PVC piping and re- move all chips and burrs. 2. Insert sensor until O-ring collar sits flush on the hole. 3. Position hose clamp over the sensor and gently tighten until O-ring makes an adequate seal. Do not overtighten. Air Sensor Mount the air sensor outdoors in a space that is not in direct sunlight or subject to heating/cooling from other sources.

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Install
Sensors

9 Complete Wiring and Fill Out the Connection Table

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Complete Wiring and Fill Out
the Connection Table

CONNECTION TABLE

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - CONNECTION
TABLE

After wiring is completed, prepare the information that will be needed to configure the AQR S3 Omni. This includes identifying each connection and filling out the CONNECTION TABLE. Do not skip this step as this information will be required when starting the Configuration Wizard. To fill out the table, refer to the diagram above. The diagram shows the name of each connection (shown in the table’s “Connection” column). Fill in the type of pool equipment that is wired to each “Connection”. If no equipment is used, leave the selection blank.

Before Start-up

  1. All wiring is performed according to NEC and local codes. The AQR S3 Omni is properly grounded.
  2. The supplied foam gasket is used to secure access to the low voltage channel.
  3. The original S3 display is reconnected and installed. The dead front panel has been reinstalled.

10 Start Up, Configuration and Registration

Turn on power to the AQR S3 Omni. The unit will power on and prompt you to begin configuration (see below). The Configuration Wizard will ask general questions related to your pool/spa and specific questions about connected pool equipment. Configuring the AQR S3 Omni requires knowledge of all of the connected pool equipment. Refer to the Connection Table (Step 8) and your Settings Worksheet (Step 1) while progressing through the Configuration Wizard.

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Start Up, Configuration and
Registration

Find your MSP ID
After configuration, the AQR S3 Omni can be controlled from your mobile device. You must first create an account and register your AQR S3 Omni using Hayward’s “Omni Logic” app available in your device’s app store. During registration, you’ll be asked for the AQR S3 Omni’s MSP ID to link to your account. To find the MSP ID, follow the steps below using the touchscreen Controller.

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Find your MSP
ID

Create an Omni Logic Account using Omni Logic App on your mobile device
Download the “Omni Logic” app from your mobile app store. Launch the app and select “Don’t have an account?” at the bottom of the screen. Follow the prompts until your account is setup.

After setup, select “Add New Site” to link the AQR S3 Omni to your account. Input your MSP ID and fill out the remaining information.

With the AQR S3 Omni now linked to your account, you can control your pool remotely from any PC, laptop, or mobile device. For computers, go to haywardomnilogic.com and log in to your account. For mobile devices, download the Omni Logic app and then log in to your account.

HAYWARD AQR S3 Omni Salt System User Guide - Create an OmniLogic Account
using OmniLogic App on your mobile device

References

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