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Winterizing

Follow these easy steps to properly remove the system for winteriza:on:

1. Turn oﬀ pool.

2. Remove the Aqua-Excellence pool sani:zer and de-chlorinator from the pool system

by disconnec:ng the union aoachments from the “UPFLOW INLET” and “DOWNFLOW
INLET”.

3. Turn red arrow ﬂow indicators to ac:vate the bypass and keep water from spilling

from system.

4. Connect the hose-end union pieces to enclose the pool system.

5. Proceed with normal pool winterizing process.

6. Place the sani:zer and de-chlorina:ng system inside where it will not freeze.

WARNING! DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR IF THE SYSTEM IS
EXPOSED TO FREEZEING TEMPRATURES.

STORE SYSTEM FULL OF WATER. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR IF THE WATER IS DRAINED
FROM THE SYSTEM FOR LONGTERM STOREAGE.

Summary of Contents for AE17

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Aqua Excellence Water Products Water Sani zer and De chlorinator Models AE17 Small systems AE40 Large systems 1 ...

Page 2: ... The Pool Wall and Floor Surface 5 6 Pre Installa on 6 8 Tank Flushing 8 9 How To Change From Salt To Fresh Water 9 Will My Pool Filter Work 9 Installa on 10 Build The Bypass And Connect 10 12 Winterizing 13 Pool Builders 14 Trouble Shoo ng 14 15 Warranty 16 18 Warranty Registra on 18 2 ...

Page 3: ...easily assembled of schedule 40 PVC parts found at your local building supply As the water recirculates eventually all the pool water is treated How Does It Work The process descrip on will begin at the pool water ﬁlter 1 As the water exits the pool water ﬁlter it ﬂows downstream through the return line toward the pool 2 It will then ﬂow through the Aqua Excellence Pool Sani zer and De Chlorinator...

Page 4: ...e killed and chlorine broken down or removed The swim area of the pool is fresh water free of chlorine 6 This process will con nue as long as the system is running The system should be allowed to run con nuously for 12 hours It is recommended to run the system during the day3me when swim ac3vity is high then stopped overnight unless removing chlorine shock NOTE It is necessary for the wall and ﬂoo...

Page 5: ...ial should have a high capacity leaf and debris collec on device located along the hose or at the equipment set to collect debris prior to entering the pump and ﬁltra on system This type of system remains in the pool as the pool system runs and can be removed when swimming It should be placed in a sunny loca on away from algae mildew and mold When swimming ac vity is over the system is simply plac...

Page 6: ...nd algae Systems that roll along on wheels and blow debris into a net DO NOT adequately remove bacteria or algae PRE INSTALLATION Prior to installa on read the owner s manual and check for local code compliance Check System Parts First remove the system from its packaging You should have the following 1 Tank with head 1 Bypass assembly 1 packet of two 2 plumbing aoachments 1 Hose connector INSTALL...

Page 7: ...WARD FLOW INLET portal Push the side with the O rings into the tank head as shown and hand ghten Note The bypass should have arrows posi oned as shown with the arrow poin ng toward the IN or UPFLOW INLET portal If the arrows are turned the wrong way simply pull the arrow straight up oﬀ the peg turn 180 degrees and reaoach by pushing the arrow back onto the peg Reposi on the second arrow in the sam...

Page 8: ...nnector to the portal marked DOWNFLOW INLET Aoach water hose to the hose connector then turn the water on and ﬂush the tank Dark gray water will ﬂow from the outlet which is normal Con nue ﬂushing the tank for 10 minutes or un l the water becomes clear NOTE brieﬂy running water into the DOWNFLOW INLET to ﬂush the system will not harm the system C Remove the hose connector and aoach it on the porta...

Page 9: ...mmer as it may introduce too much chlorine along with the salt system salt cell chlorine generator and too much chlorine may aﬀect the PH level The salt cell or chlorine generator will con nue to deplete the salt from the system as it generates chlorine Aner this one week period disconnect detach the salt cell and place a 2 3 chlorine tablet into the skimmer basket to oxygenate dead bacteria so it...

Page 10: ...he ﬁlter back to the pool 2 Locate a space for the sani zer and de chlorinator just downstream from the ﬁlter 3 Determine where to make the cut in the return line to place the bypass The cut will need enough pipe len to securely ﬁt into each end of the bypass tees 4 The bypass should be constructed according to the exis ng pool plumbing size Most pools are either 1 or 2 Schedule 40 PVC plumbing Bu...

Page 11: ...2 Bypass 2 2 X 2 X 1 tees 2 2 X 1 reducers 1 1 PVC pipe Cut approximately 5 2 3 sec ons of spa hose 2 1 PVC unions male and female pieces which screw together 11 ...

Page 12: ...G BOTH PORTALS OF THE BYPASS This ﬂow paoern is required for water to enter the UPFLOW INLET PORTAL WARNING DO NOT CONNECT TO THE PORTAL SIDE OF THE ASSEMBLY WHICH READS DOWNFLOW INLET CONNECTING THE PORTALS OTHER THAN AS INSTRUCTED WILL PACK THE MEDIA and IF ALLOWED TO RUN INCORRECTLY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT AND VOID THE WARRANTY H Separate the second 1 PVC union and a...

Page 13: ... ﬂow indicators to ac vate the bypass and keep water from spilling from system 4 Connect the hose end union pieces to enclose the pool system 5 Proceed with normal pool winterizing process 6 Place the sani zer and de chlorina ng system inside where it will not freeze WARNING DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR IF THE SYSTEM IS EXPOSED TO FREEZEING TEMPRATURES STORE SYSTEM FULL OF WATER DAMAGE...

Page 14: ...t is placed in the skimmer Using mul ple tablets will aﬀect the PH Level 4 Nitrates from fer lizers will turn the water green with any type of pool system Make certain water runoﬀ from fer lized grass ﬂower beds and pooed plants does not enter the pool Problem The pool water appears cloudy Solu on 1 Check to make certain the bypass sevng is not ac vated 2 Filter not backwashed or rinsed as needed ...

Page 15: ...ts worn to a river or lake before wearing them into the pool This will remove any bacteria Monitor and maintain the PH level The system operates with PH levels of 6 6 9 0 The system will not perform outside this level Although the sanita on will system will work with all ﬁlter types it s much easier with a sand ﬁlter which is simply backwashed as needed A rare shock treatment may be needed Shock t...

Page 16: ...e date of the initial system installation For residential installations in USA If a product is defective in workmanship or materials and is removed and returned freight prepaid within five 5 years after the date of the initial system installation Aqua Excellence Water Products will at its option either repair or replace the defective product and return it freight prepaid The Aqua Excellence Pool S...

Page 17: ... spa war or acts of God DISCLAIMER THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ABOVE CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE WARRANTY OF AQUA EXCELLENCE WATER PRODUCTS WITH RESPECT TO ITS POOL PRODUCTS AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FR...

Page 18: ...VING THE FACTORY Aqua Excellence Water Products reserves the right to examine any returned product before extending warranty coverage All return exchange shipping is to be paid by the customer Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Warranty Registra on Please visit www aqua excellence com...

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