Product Overview

The Hayward AquaRite 900 Salt Chlorine Generator | AQR940 is a premium salt chlorination system designed for compatible in-ground pools up to 40,000 gallons. This system automatically converts dissolved pool salt into chlorine, helping maintain clean, clear, comfortable water while reducing the need to manually handle traditional chlorine products.

The AquaRite 900 series includes an Extended Life TurboCell, designed for longer cell life compared with standard Hayward AquaRite cell options. It is a strong choice for pool owners who want dependable salt chlorination, easier sanitizer management, and a trusted Hayward system for properly sized residential pools.

This system is intended for professional installation on compatible pool equipment pads. Pool size, plumbing layout, electrical requirements, salt level, water chemistry, and pool surface/material compatibility should all be verified before ordering.

Ideal For

In-ground residential pools up to 40,000 gallons
Pool owners upgrading to salt chlorination
Customers wanting easier chlorine management
Replacing compatible Hayward AquaRite systems
Systems requiring a 40,000-gallon salt chlorinator
Customers wanting an extended-life salt cell
Residential pools using compatible Hayward TurboCell plumbing
Pool professionals installing Hayward salt systems

What’s Included

Hayward AquaRite 900 control unit
Extended Life TurboCell for pools up to 40,000 gallons
Flow switch / plumbing sensor components included with manufacturer packaging
Manufacturer-supplied installation documentation and packaging

What’s Not Included

Installation labor
Pool salt
Plumbing fittings unless included by manufacturer packaging
Electrical wiring materials
Breaker or disconnect
Automation system
Additional relays or control accessories
Water chemistry balancing chemicals
Salt cell cleaning stand or cleaning solution
Professional startup service
Additional accessories not supplied by manufacturer packaging

Compatibility Guidance

The Hayward AQR940 is designed for compatible in-ground pools up to 40,000 gallons that require a Hayward AquaRite salt chlorination system with an Extended Life TurboCell.

Before ordering, confirm the following:

You need model AQR940.
Your pool is an in-ground pool.
Your pool volume is 40,000 gallons or less.
Your plumbing layout can support the included TurboCell and flow switch installation.
Your electrical setup is compatible with the AquaRite 900 control unit.
Your pool surface and surrounding materials are suitable for salt chlorination.
Your pool has proper bonding and grounding.
Your pump and filtration system provide adequate flow for salt cell operation.
Your installer has confirmed cell placement, flow switch placement, electrical requirements, and system compatibility.

Do not select this salt system by gallon rating alone. Pool volume, plumbing layout, equipment setup, water chemistry, salt compatibility, and installation requirements must all be verified.

Pool Surface & Material Compatibility

Salt systems can be used on many properly maintained pool surfaces, including plaster, pebble, quartz, tile, fiberglass, and vinyl liner pools, when water chemistry is kept within recommended ranges.

Before installing or converting to salt chlorination, confirm that your pool surface, equipment, and surrounding materials are suitable for saltwater operation.

Important considerations:

Plaster, pebble, quartz, and tile pools require balanced water chemistry to help reduce scaling, etching, staining, or surface wear.
Fiberglass pools should follow the pool shell manufacturer’s salt and water chemistry recommendations.
Vinyl liner pools should be checked for compatible fittings, ladders, rails, and metal components.
Natural stone, soft stone coping, water features, and decorative materials may require sealing, added maintenance, or may not be recommended for salt exposure.
Metal fixtures, handrails, ladders, light niches, heaters, and bonding systems should be properly maintained to reduce corrosion risk.

Salt chlorination can work well on many pool types, but poor water balance, improper bonding, or incompatible surrounding materials can contribute to scaling, staining, corrosion, or surface damage.

Confirm Before Ordering

Before purchasing, please verify:

You need the Hayward AQR940 system.
Your pool is an in-ground pool.
Your pool volume is 40,000 gallons or less.
You want the AquaRite 900 system with Extended Life TurboCell.
Your plumbing layout can accept the cell and flow switch.
Your electrical setup is compatible with the control unit.
Your pool surface and surrounding materials are suitable for salt chlorination.
You understand pool salt and water balancing chemicals are sold separately.
Professional installation will be completed by a qualified pool professional or licensed electrician.

Key Features

Genuine Hayward AquaRite 900 salt chlorine generator
Model AQR940
Designed for in-ground pools up to 40,000 gallons
Includes Extended Life TurboCell
Automatically converts salt into chlorine
Helps reduce manual chlorine handling
Supports more consistent sanitizer production when properly maintained
Compatible with properly installed pool circulation systems
Designed for residential pool salt chlorination
Professional installation recommended

Benefits

The Hayward AquaRite 900 AQR940 helps simplify pool care by producing chlorine automatically from dissolved salt. This can reduce the need to store, transport, and manually add traditional chlorine products while helping maintain steady sanitizer levels when the system is properly sized and maintained.

The included Extended Life TurboCell provides added value for customers who want a longer-lasting cell option compared with standard replacement cells. For compatible pools, this makes the AQR940 a strong choice for long-term salt chlorination performance.

Salt chlorination can also help create a more comfortable swimming experience by maintaining a steady chlorine supply and reducing the harsh feel often associated with inconsistent manual chlorination.

Extended Life TurboCell Advantage

The AquaRite 900 series includes an Extended Life TurboCell, designed for longer service life than standard AquaRite TurboCell options.

Salt cell life depends on pool usage, water chemistry, pump runtime, chlorine output setting, salt level, calcium hardness, cleaning practices, and overall maintenance. Maintaining balanced water chemistry and inspecting the cell regularly can help support longer cell performance.

Recommended Use

Use the Hayward AquaRite 900 AQR940 when your in-ground pool requires a salt chlorine generator rated for up to 40,000 gallons and you want a system with an Extended Life TurboCell.

This system is best suited for residential pools where the plumbing, electrical setup, pool surface, bonding, and equipment pad layout have been verified for salt chlorination.

For above-ground pools, pools larger than 40,000 gallons, or systems requiring different automation/control integration, a different salt chlorination system may be needed.

Installation Notes

This salt chlorination system should be installed by a qualified pool professional or licensed electrician. Installation may involve plumbing, electrical wiring, bonding, grounding, flow switch installation, salt cell placement, water chemistry balancing, and system startup.

Professional installation is recommended to ensure:

Correct control unit mounting
Proper TurboCell placement
Correct flow switch placement and orientation
Proper electrical wiring
Proper bonding and grounding
Adequate water flow through the cell
Correct salt level and startup chemistry
Compatibility with existing equipment and automation
Safe startup and operation

Improper installation or poor water chemistry can cause low chlorine output, scaling, corrosion, cell damage, system errors, surface issues, or voided warranty coverage.

Important Salt Pool Maintenance Note

Salt systems do not eliminate pool maintenance. The pool still requires regular water testing, brushing, filtration, pH control, stabilizer management, calcium hardness monitoring, salt level checks, and periodic TurboCell inspection or cleaning.

Maintaining proper water chemistry is especially important for protecting pool surfaces, heaters, metal fixtures, stonework, and pool equipment.

Technical Specifications

Customer-Facing Q&A

Q: What size pool is the Hayward AQR940 designed for?
A: This system is designed for in-ground pools up to 40,000 gallons.

Q: Is this for in-ground or above-ground pools?
A: This model is intended for in-ground pools.

Q: Does this include the salt cell?
A: Yes. This AquaRite 900 system includes an Extended Life TurboCell for compatible 40,000-gallon installations.

Q: What does the Extended Life TurboCell mean?
A: It is designed for longer cell life compared with standard Hayward AquaRite cell options, when properly maintained.

Q: Does this include pool salt?
A: No. Pool salt is sold separately.

Q: Does a salt system mean I do not need chlorine?
A: No. A salt system creates chlorine from dissolved salt. It still sanitizes the pool with chlorine, but it generates it automatically.

Q: What pool surfaces can use this system?
A: Salt systems can be used on many properly maintained pool surfaces, including plaster, pebble, quartz, tile, fiberglass, and vinyl liner pools. Water chemistry, bonding, and material compatibility must be maintained.

Q: Can salt water damage stone or metal around the pool?
A: Salt exposure can affect certain natural stone, soft stone, metal fixtures, ladders, rails, and surrounding materials if they are not compatible or maintained properly. Confirm material compatibility before installing a salt system.

Q: Do I still need to test my water?
A: Yes. Salt systems still require regular water testing, pH control, stabilizer management, calcium hardness monitoring, salt level checks, and periodic cell inspection.

Q: Can I install this myself?
A: Professional installation is recommended because installation may involve plumbing, electrical wiring, bonding, grounding, flow switch setup, and system startup.

Q: What should I check before ordering?
A: Confirm that you need AQR940, your pool is in-ground, your pool is 40,000 gallons or less, and your plumbing, electrical setup, pool surface, and materials are suitable for salt chlorination.