We just had a Hayward Aquarite Salt System installed and we have a Hayward Ecommand controller. The installer wired the power for the Aquarite to the filter/pump relay such that the Aquarite system as a whole only receives power if the pump is running. He indicated this is how they wire all such systems and that it is better for the system to not receive power continuously when not in operation.
I have looked around the forum and I do understand that wiring this way is typical and even required in standalone installations, but I am wondering if this is the way it should work when using the Ecommand. The Ecommand has a separate control cable that connects to the Aquarite and controls it's operation, including telling it to not operate if the pump isn't running. So, it seems unnecessary and maybe detrimental to shut the whole system down every time the pump goes off and power it back up every time the pump comes on.
Also, the Ecommand issues a "Check System" error whenever the Aquarite power is off. The error says it can't communicate with the chlorinator. If it's just an annoying error, I can probably live with that, but I wanted to make sure there is no other downside to leaving it this way.
Interestingly, I have noted a bit of confusion in the installation manuals on this issue. The installation manual that can be found online does have separate diagrams for standalone installation vs. working with Hayward controller and showing that when installed standalone it should be wired to the pump relay but when installed with a controller it should receive power continuously. BUT, the paper manual that came with the unit differs in some ways from this online version and does NOT include this separate diagram. The manual version number that is printed is higher than the online version number. So, I don't know if they intentionally took this out or if it is a mistake. I guess I could call Hayward, but the people that answer the phones there would probably just look at whichever manual they have at their disposal.
Any help is appreciated. I guess I'm trying to determine 1) is there any danger in operating it this way presently, 2) should i have the installer come back out and rewire this (or attempt to rewire it myself)
I have looked around the forum and I do understand that wiring this way is typical and even required in standalone installations, but I am wondering if this is the way it should work when using the Ecommand. The Ecommand has a separate control cable that connects to the Aquarite and controls it's operation, including telling it to not operate if the pump isn't running. So, it seems unnecessary and maybe detrimental to shut the whole system down every time the pump goes off and power it back up every time the pump comes on.
Also, the Ecommand issues a "Check System" error whenever the Aquarite power is off. The error says it can't communicate with the chlorinator. If it's just an annoying error, I can probably live with that, but I wanted to make sure there is no other downside to leaving it this way.
Interestingly, I have noted a bit of confusion in the installation manuals on this issue. The installation manual that can be found online does have separate diagrams for standalone installation vs. working with Hayward controller and showing that when installed standalone it should be wired to the pump relay but when installed with a controller it should receive power continuously. BUT, the paper manual that came with the unit differs in some ways from this online version and does NOT include this separate diagram. The manual version number that is printed is higher than the online version number. So, I don't know if they intentionally took this out or if it is a mistake. I guess I could call Hayward, but the people that answer the phones there would probably just look at whichever manual they have at their disposal.
Any help is appreciated. I guess I'm trying to determine 1) is there any danger in operating it this way presently, 2) should i have the installer come back out and rewire this (or attempt to rewire it myself)
