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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G  

 

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 

 

 

Dirty Cell 

 

Check the Cell to ensure the blades are 

in good condition and not coated with calcium 
buildup.  Cleaning the Cell is recommended if 
it is calcified or if the readout seems 
questionable.  (See “Cell Cleaning” under the 
“Maintenance” section). 

 

Loose connection with the 

Cell’s connection pegs. 

 

Ensure the connectors are pushed 

completely over the pegs and tighten 
connections with a screwdriver.  

 

Not enough salt due to 

heavy rain, initial 
miscalculation, etc.  

 

Add salt into the pool.  See the “Adding 

The Salt” section for more information. 

 

It is also recommended to periodically 

test the salt level by a professional and adjust 
according to the “Salinity Demand Table” in 
this manual. 

9.  Salinity Low

 

 

Worn Cell 

 

If none of the above resolutions worked, 

the cell may be worn out.  

 

Salinity High.  Enough salt 

has been added causing the red 
light above the power meter to 
light. 

 

This does no harm to the Natural Generator, 

but simply indicates that the salt level is on the 
high side for your information.  Slowly turn down 
the Control Knob (counterclockwise) until the 
desired Power Meter light illuminates.   

 

It is also recommended to periodically test the 

salt level by a professional.  If above 5500 ppm, it 
is recommended to drain part of the pool 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 
quickly, and then shut down. 

 

The salt level is very high.  Drain part of the 

water and refill the pool to bring the salinity down.   

 

It is also recommended to periodically test the 

salt level by a professional.  If above 5500 ppm, it 
is recommended to drain part of the pool water 
and refill with fresh water. (Please check with your 
local pool professional prior to draining the pool) 

10.  Salinity 
High 

 

Salinity far too high.   Way too 

much salt has been added causing 
the Power Meter to completely 
shut down. 

 

The salt level is exceedingly high.  Drain part 

of the water and refill the pool to bring the salinity 
down.   

 

It is also recommended to periodically test the 

salt level by a professional.  If above 5500 ppm, it 
is recommended to drain part of the pool water 
and refill with fresh water. (Please check with your 
local pool professional prior to draining the pool) 

11.  RED light at 
the top of the 
Power Meter is lit 

 

Salinity high 

 

See Troubleshooting Section “Salinity High” 

above. 

12.  Lights go up & 
down quickly 

 

Salinity is very high. 

 

Drain part of the water and refill the pool to 

bring the salinity down.  See Troubleshooting 
Section “Salinity High” above for more information. 

 

It is also recommended to periodically test the 

salt level by a professional.  If above 5500 ppm, it 
is recommended to drain part of the pool water 
and refill with fresh water. (Please check with your 
local pool professional prior to draining the pool) 

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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