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Note: evaluating the possible causes for each problem from top to bottom (first to last) will avoid extra labor.

 

  

 
PROBLEM 

 

 
POSSIBLE CAUSES 

 

 
WHAT TO DO 

 

 

System is turned off. 

 

Turn Control Knob to the desired setting. 

 

Control Knob is set too low in 

relation to chlorination demand 
(e.g. higher number of bathers, 
warmer weather, increased debris 
in pool). 

 

Turn Control Knob higher (clockwise) and/or 

increase pump operation time. 

 

 

Low Salinity 

 

Check the salinity level.   

       (See “Salinity Indicator” section). 

 

Pump operation time too short 

 

Run pump at least 8 hours per day (1.5 

turnovers of all the pool water). 

 

Low Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid) 

 

Check water chemistry; stabilizer should be 

between 40-80 ppm.  If low, add stabilizer (See 
“Understanding the Chemistry”). 

1.  Chlorine 
Level Low  

 

Chemical Imbalance 

 

Check other chemistry and balance 

chemicals.  (See “Understanding the Chemistry”). 

2.  Green Pool 

 

Chlorine level too low.   

 

See “Chlorine Level Low” above. 

 

System is turned off. 

 

Turn Control Knob clockwise to the desired 

setting. 

 

Main fuse blew. 

 

Check main fuse on bottom of Control Box

 

and replace if necessary with a 6.3 Amp 250VAC 
6x32mm Slow Blow fuse.   One extra fuse is 
supplied on the bottom-side of the Control Box 
cover. 

 

Breaker jumped 

 

Check the breaker leading to the pool control. 

 

Power wires cut, 

disconnected, or incorrectly wired. 

 

Check for correct wiring. 

3.  On/Off Light 
is OFF:  No 
power 

 

 

Other malfunction in Control 

Box. 

 

Contact warranty hotline. 

4.  On/Off Light 
is Solid Green 

 

System is on.  This is 

normal.   

 

 

5.  Red Flow 
Light is Off 

 

This is normal. 

 

6. Flow Light is 
Turning On 
and Off 

 

This is normal at initial start-

up or if air bubbles are in pipes.   

 

Wait a few minutes for air to clear.  If 

continuous, see troubleshooting section “Flow 
Light is Solid Red” below. 

 

Insufficient water flow from 

pump to Flow Sensor and Cell.  

 

This is normal for a few minutes at initial 

startup or if air is in the lines. 

 

Clean filters and strainers. 

 

Check for closed valves, faulty pump, etc. 

 

Obstruction or scale 

buildup in Cell. 

 

Clean Cell according to instruction 

manual.  (See “Maintenance” section)  

 

Flow Sensor was not 

installed in the correct 
direction.  

 

Turn Flow Sensor so arrow faces 

direction of water flow.  

 

Flow Sensor is not fully 

threaded into the “T” 
connector.  

 

Fully thread the Flow Sensor into the T 

connector being careful not to damage the 
wires or sensors.  

7.  Flow Light is 
Solid Red 

 

Cut wires or insufficient 

wire connections.  

 

Check the connection to ensure proper 

wire contact.  

 

Control Knob set too low 

 

Turn Control Knob higher (clockwise). 

 

If the red light above the Power Meter 

illuminates or if the lights go up and down, 
see

 Troubleshooting Section “Salinity High” below.

  

8.  Power Meter 
lights do not reach 
100% 

 

Dirty Cell, Loose Connection, 

or Salinity Low. 

 

See Troubleshooting Section “Salinity Low” 

below. 

Summary of Contents for Auto-Chlor AC-4000

Page 1: ...THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE HOMEOWNER TO ENSURE WARRANTY COVERAGE Aqua Comfort Technologies LLC ACT P O Box 1520 Sykesville MD 21784 1520 Tel 410 549 6083 Fax 410 549 6082 www myheatedpool com M...

Page 2: ...ch contain other minerals and additives to improve their quality and performance Your pool professional will direct you to the right choice for you For the purposes of this manual the term salt when u...

Page 3: ...allation WARNING To reduce the risk of injury do not permit children to use this product The Control Box must be mounted vertically on a flat surface and a minimum of 5 ft 1 5m horizontal distance or...

Page 4: ...sheltered position from sun and water will protect them from extreme weather conditions for years to come Safety Measures 1 Only operate the system with an approved flow sensor 2 See safety measures a...

Page 5: ...from either end of the Cell Thread one of the barrel nuts over the pipe and glue its slip connection to the cut pipe 5 Hold up the Cell with the second union to gauge the proper distance before thread...

Page 6: ...e system inside a panel or tight enclosed area 4 Secure the hanging rack on the wall using the enclosed screws and anchors 1 4 8mm drill bit should be used for the anchor holes 5 Hang the Control Box...

Page 7: ...Check whether your chlorine generator operates on 120 volts or 240 volts see label on the left side of the Control Box and be sure to wire the system accordingly CAUTION It is critical to wire the ch...

Page 8: ...8 240Volt Circulation Pump With 240 Volt Chlorine Generator 120Volt Circulation Pump With 120 Volt Chlorine Generator...

Page 9: ...he sides of the Cell and tighten firmly with a screwdriver by hand To avoid damage to the screws DO NOT use a power screwdriver Note these wires are interchangeable Push the plastic terminal covers up...

Page 10: ...l using Biguanide sanitizers all Biguanides must be removed before system startup ADDING THE SALT 1 Determine how much salt is needed from the Salinity Demand Table on the following page This table is...

Page 11: ...450 300 150 0 OK 38 1109 951 792 634 475 317 158 0 OK 40 1168 1001 834 667 500 334 167 0 OK 42 1226 1051 876 701 525 350 175 0 OK 44 1284 1101 917 734 550 367 183 0 OK 46 1343 1151 959 767 575 384 19...

Page 12: ...se a good quality pool test kit and follow the simple instructions outlined in this manual your Auto Chlor Chlorine Generator will help you maintain a sparkling clean trouble free pool for many years...

Page 13: ...t level is exceedingly high i e above 7000ppm and should be reduced immediately by draining a significant amount of pool water and refilling the pool Please check with your local pool professional pri...

Page 14: ...Slowly turn down the Control Knob counterclockwise until the desired Power Meter light illuminates If the lights continue to go up and down after the Control Knob was turned down the salt level is exc...

Page 15: ...NOT water to acid Diluted muriatic acid solution 10 parts water to 1 part acid Note Follow the instructions of the acid manufacturer Cleaning With Optional Cleaning Cap 1 Remove the cell from the lin...

Page 16: ...id vinegar takes longer 5 If muriatic acid was used safely dispose of it by pouring it into your pool 6 Rinse cell with water hose 7 Put the O ring back in place and re install the Cell in the line 8...

Page 17: ...el Free Chlorine v Combined Chlorine The unpleasant smells and side effects often associated with chlorine are actually caused by combined chlorine i e chloramines Combined chlorine is a chlorine mole...

Page 18: ...emover from your local pool professional To reduce Nitrate levels the pool must be partially or fully drained Please check with your local pool professional prior to draining the pool Metals certain m...

Page 19: ...erature in the chart below and write the corresponding Temperature Factor here Temperature Factor ________ Pool Temp 32 37 46 53 60 66 76 84 94 105 Factor 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 5 Add...

Page 20: ...es cut disconnected or incorrectly wired Check for correct wiring 3 On Off Light is OFF No power Other malfunction in Control Box Contact warranty hotline 4 On Off Light is Solid Green System is on Th...

Page 21: ...water and refill with fresh water Please check with your local pool professional prior to draining the pool Salinity is very high Too much salt has been added causing the Power Meter Lights to go up q...

Page 22: ...build up of any organic matter Make sure pool has free chlorine reading of 1 0 to 3 0 ppm Check with dealer for more information 17 Colored Water Metals in the fill water may have been oxidized Algae...

Page 23: ...LL BE LIABLE AT STANDARD RATES FOR ANY SERVICE VISIT WHERE NO MANUFACTURING DEFECT WAS PRESENT AND FOR ALL SERVICE VISITS REQUESTED AFTER THE THIRD YEAR FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE PROOF OF P...

Page 24: ...4 RETURN ADDRESS ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ AQUA COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ATTN WARRANTY DEPT MBP P O BOX 1520 SYKESVILLE MD 21784 1520...

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