Hayward Aqua Solar GL-235 User Manual

092007G RevH
Copyright © 2010 Hayward Inc.
www.haywardnet.com
620 Division St.
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Aqua Solar
GL-235
5-Year Limited Solar Warranty
This Five Year Limited Warranty statement is only applicable to Solar controls and accessories
sold and installed within the USA and Canada* and supersedes any warranty statements dated
prior to November 1, 2010.
Hayward warrants its Hayward solar products to be free from defects in material or workmanship,
under normal use and service for 5 years from date of manufacture, providing it is installed
according to the installation instructions and specifications. The datecode stamped on the
outside of the product and also coded on the printed circuit board will be the sole determination
of manufacturing date.
To obtain warranty service or repair, please contact the place of purchase or the nearest Hayward
authorized warranty service center. For more information, please contact the Hayward
Technical Service Support Center or visit us on the web at www.haywardnet.com. Hayward will
not assume any of the cost incurred in removal or reinstallation of the product. One year outside
the USA and Canada.
The express warranty above constitutes the entire warranty of Hayward Pool Products with
respect to its solar products and IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING A WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL HAYWARD BE RESPONSIBLE OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER.
No wholesaler, agent, dealer, contractor, or other person is authorized to give any warranty on
behalf of Hayward. This warranty is void if the product has been altered in any way after leaving
the factory.
Charges
Years 1-3: no charge
Years 4-5 60% of current list price plus $5.00 shipping and handling
Unless a copy of the original purchase invoice is enclosed, the manufacturing datecode on the
product will be used to determine the repair charges. Hayward reserves the right to charge a
nominal fee to cover inspection, test, and return freight for all controls where no faults or
problems are detected. All charges will be COD (COD charge will be included) unless you
already have an open account in good standing with Hayward. If the product returned can not
be repaired, Hayward will offer and equivalent credit towards the purchase of any new
Hayward product. Products that exhibit evidence of abuse, misuse, field damage (water/fire
damage, line voltage applied to low voltage terminals, missing parts, etc.) or installed for
more than the warranty period are not eligible for warranty repair replacement.
Electronic Solar Control
Operation and Installation
Manual
GL-235

Hayward Aqua Solar GL-235 Specifications

General

Brand	Hayward
Model	Aqua Solar GL-235
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

5-Year Limited Solar Warranty

Warranty Charges

Details costs for warranty service including repair and shipping fees for different warranty periods.

Description and Specifications

Key Specifications

Lists technical details including power, output, sensors, and temperature settings for the GL-235.

Temperature/Resistance/Voltage Chart

Provides a table of resistance and voltage values for sensors at different temperatures.

Installation

Mounting and Wiring

Covers mounting the unit, power input, grounding, and low voltage output connections for the solar valve.

Troubleshooting

Power and Fuse Issues

Addresses no power indicator and fuse replacement procedures for the GL-235 unit.

Heating Operation Problems

Guides on resolving issues where heating is always on or never comes on.

'CHECK SENSOR' Indicator

Explains the meaning and troubleshooting for the 'CHECK SENSOR' indicator when it is on or blinking.

Sensor Mounting and Wiring

Pool and Solar Sensor Installation

Details how to mount and wire pool and solar sensors, including specific instructions for pool sensors.

Actuator and High Voltage Outputs

Actuator Connections

Provides instructions for connecting pool/spa actuators using terminal blocks or connectors.

High Voltage (HV) Outputs

Details HV output for booster pumps and timeclock override functions.

Freeze Protection

Recirculate Freeze Protection

Explains how the GL-235 provides freeze protection by recirculating water and its activation.

Nocturnal Cooling

Describes the nocturnal cooling logic, its activation via jumper, and operational requirements.

Operation

Normal Operation

Details how to set the unit for normal operation, including indicator lights and heating logic.

System Testing

Instructions for testing the system using manual modes and verifying valve positions.